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Mounds View City Council May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 3 Mayor Mueller opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Rosemary L ensing, 8310 Pleasant View Drive, reported she was not against the permit being requested. She noted she grew up on a farm with 500 chickens so she was very familiar with the care and keeping of chickens. She explained after moving to the Twin Cities she had a neighbor that had chickens and noted the smell coming from the neighbors coop was a concern to her. She discussed how the improper care of the coop led to a mouse and feral cat problem. She suggested the City Council defer action on this request until the threat of avian flu was over. Hearing no further public input, Mayor Mueller closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Ms. Lansing for bring her concerns forward. He asked if staff had any concerns with the spreading of avian flu through chickens in the community. City Administrator Zikmund reported licenses were good for one year and inspections are conducted in July of each year for those residents that hold a chicken-keeping license. Council Member Meehlhause stated he did not oppose approving this request but noted this property would have to be fenced prior to obtaining chickens. City Administrator Zikmund explained staff was aware of this requirement. Mayor Mueller commented with the avian flu outbreak it may be difficult for the applicant to obtain her chickens. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported chicks could be purchased at this time. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Bergeron. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9583, Approving a Chicken-Keeping License for Emileah Most at 5359 Jackson Drive. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 9590, Adopting the Five-Year Financial Plan for 2023 through 2027. Finance Director Beer requested the Council adopt the five-year financial plan for years 2023 through 2027. It was noted this document was a work in progress and would assist the Council with creating future budgets. He discussed how inflation was expected to remain high for the next several years. He reviewed the financial plan in further detail with the Council and recommended approval. Mayor Mueller thanked staff for their tremendous efforts on this report. She explained a 5% levy increase was reflected for 2023 through 2026 and a 4.5% increase for 2027. Council Member Meehlhause thanked the Mayor for bringing this up noting these percentages were reflective of the charter, even though the new ordinance offers the Council more flexibility. Further discussion ensued regarding the great work staff was doing on behalf of the community