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Mounds View City Council May 11, 2020 Regular Meeting Page 3 Council Member Gunn thanked Police Chief Harder for having a squad parked at CVS in the evening hours. She stated this has helped the CVS employees feel safer in the evening hours. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Police Chief Harder for his strong leadership and explained he appreciated the efforts of the entire department during these challenging times. Police Chief Harder stated he was proud of his officers and their ability to work through this crisis. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Hearing: Resolution 9267, Approving a Chicken/Duck License for Jessica Lee and Kjel Farr at 2817 County Road H2. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve a chicken/duck license for Jessica Lee and Kjel Farr at 2817 County Road H2. He reported the applicants have met all City requirements to raise chickens/ducks. He stated one of the neighbors had contacted the City to voice their opposition without stating a specific reason. Community Development Director Sevald explained a large portion of the rear yard of the applicants was a drainage and utility easement. He noted the applicant would have to sign an agreement with the City stating she understands the City has the right to access this property and if the coop needs to be moved this would be at the applicant's expense. Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Jessica Lee, 2817 County Road H2, thanked the Council for considering her request. She stated she would like to keep three chickens in her rear yard. She noted she was proposing to construct an 8'x8' coop with an 8'x'8 run. Hearing no public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Council Member Gunn asked if the applicant was aware of the fact that the coop may have to be moved, if the City needed to access the utility easement. Ms. Lee stated she received information from the City and understood this would be the case. City Administrator Zikmund reported the applicant would have to sign a document as well. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9267, Approving a Chicken/Duck License for Jessica Lee and Kjel Farr at 2817 County Road H2. Council Member Meehlhause asked how the agreement would be signed with a notary public. City Administrator Zikmund reported Ms. Ewald was a notary and this document could be signed with proper social distancing at City Hall. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 9269, Adopting a Five Year Financial Plan for 2021 through 2025.