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Council orders notice about chickens, turkeys and other poultry inside city limits
Summary
After reports of chickens, turkeys and guineas in town, the council instructed staff to publish ordinance 2-4-1 (no farm animals inside city limits) in the newspaper, post on Facebook and the city website, and send letters to known owners; motion carried by voice vote.
Residents and council members raised multiple complaints about poultry (chickens, turkeys and guineas) inside city limits. Staff and council reviewed the city code and confirmed that ordinance 2-4-1 prohibits farm animals in city limits and carries a fine (described in the meeting as a $60 ticket plus about $60 in court costs, totaling roughly $120).
Council discussed enforcement approaches including initial warning letters, newspaper notice and targeted letters to known owners. Tyler moved to publish ordinance 2-4-1 in the newspaper, on Facebook and the city website and to send letters to known property owners; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. Council directed staff to begin public notification to raise awareness before increased enforcement action.
Council members noted that residents seeking to change the ordinance could pursue an initiated measure and that the city would continue citations where warranted.
