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Planning Commission Page 4 <br /> December 22,2020 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> dumpy. She stated the commission put a lot of work in on the front end and would <br /> feel comfortable leaving it there and was not in favor of amending the ordinance as <br /> presented. <br /> Commissioner Jordan noted he felt it interesting the three communities closest to <br /> Elk River- Rogers,Big Lake, and St. Michael, all have 3, 10, and 4 acre- <br /> requirements. <br /> Commissioner Johnson asked about a survey sent out over the holidays to gauge the <br /> public's response to consider the public's feedback and see if that has changed since <br /> the first survey. <br /> Commissioner Jordan was against doing another survey and felt it could be swayed <br /> easily. He felt the Planning Commission should make their recommendation to the <br /> City Council based upon what was before them this evening. <br /> Commissioner Rydberg agreed with Commissioner Jordan and was also opposed to <br /> another survey,noting hashing it out any more will not make a difference. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Rydberg and seconded by Commissioner Jordan to <br /> recommend denial of the request by the City of Elk River to amend the <br /> ordinance to allow the keeping of chickens on residential parcels greater than <br /> one acre. <br /> Motion carried 5-2 with Commissioners Beise and Johnson opposing. <br /> S. Council Liaison Update '% <br /> Councilmember Ovall was not present to provide an update to the Planning <br /> Commission about,recent city council activities. <br /> 6. " General Business <br /> Mr. Carlton confer ed Commissioner Johnson would be in attendance for the <br /> January 19 city council meeting according to the new 2021 rotation schedule. <br /> Commissioner Johnson indicated he would. <br /> 7. Adjournment <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. <br /> it-401 <br /> wEeEorARfV�1E <br />