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City Council Minutes Page 7 May 15, 2017 ----------------------------- mentioned in in the survey. She stated the second survey did outline the proposed amendments to the ordinance. Council noted this was a good starting point in creating a chicken ordinance, but expressed concerns with a large population of people who will want chickens on smaller lots. Mr. Carlton noted the first survey was indiscriminate in regards to lot size, but Survey #2 did break down to allowing chickens on different lot sizes. He stated there was a mix of support when the smaller lot sizes were proposed, noting it was a 60/40 split. He stated 60 % weren’t in favor of the smaller lot size. He noted there was overwhelming opposition to requiring permitting but staff feels if Council decides to lower the lot size, a permit should be required. He stated staff has concerns with smaller lot sizes and the impacts to adjacent neighbors. Councilmember Wagner discussed action at the planning commission. She stated, based on her own social media outreach, she had posed the question about chickens and lot sizes and received an overwhelming no to allowing them in residential neighborhoods. She further questioned compliance with the new ordinance. Staff noted it would be complaint driven. Moved by Councilmember Westgaard and seconded by Councilmember Wagner to adopt Ordinance 17-09 amending Chapter 30, Section 30-803, Animals, of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, City Code. Motion carried 5-0. 8.1. Wayfinding Master Plan Bids Ms. Gardner presented the staff report. Council discussed costs and budget for the next two years. They further discussed the gateway signage design options. There were questions about whether to accept the bids, which were completed for more than was budgeted, or to select signage budgeted in the Capital Improvement Plan. Ms. Gardner noted the bids covered more work than was included in the budget and funds would come from the GRE Fund. She stated previous Council consensus was to utilize this fund. Mr. Portner stated taking the bids apart changes the phasing, the mobilization, and costs. He stated the bidders would have a whole different pricing attached when bidding out fewer items and this option is more beneficial cost-wise to the city. Mr. Portner stated there are a few options Council could consider such as:  Staff could provide further details about sign costs.  Reject the bids and remodel another bid option.  Continue discussion to another meeting.