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Council affirms poultry ban and plans letters after residents raise nuisance concerns
Summary
Residents raised questions about nuisance letters for poultry and unlicensed vehicles; council noted City Code 90.12 prohibits livestock (including chickens) and directed that letters be sent to known poultry householders to enforce the code.
During public comment and old-business discussion on Sept. 3, residents raised concerns about nuisance letters and poultry in the city. Resident Mark Hildahl asked whether chickens are allowed and said the address on his nuisance letter was incorrect; he also requested a billing correction after changing garbage container size. Angela Evans described a nuisance letter she received for unlicensed vehicles, overgrown vegetation and impervious-surface concerns and said she is addressing them (one vehicle removed, others being licensed).
The council noted that City Code 90.12 prohibits livestock within New Germany and emphasized the council’s obligation to uphold and enforce the code. Minutes record a council directive to send letters to all known poultry holders so that enforcement is applied broadly rather than only to isolated households.
The minutes do not record a formal motion or a recorded vote on distribution of letters; the discussion appears under old business and staff will follow up on enforcement and mailing.
