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