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Council declines request to graze cattle inside Wakefield without zoning change
Summary
Michael Rischmueller asked to graze 12–13 cattle near Logan View and the wastewater plant from May–September/October, but the council and city attorney said the land is zoned Industrial and city code prohibits livestock; approval would require rezoning and code amendments.
Michael Rischmueller told the council he has an agreement with Brady Weaver of Michael Foods Inc. to graze 12–13 cattle on city-adjacent land near Logan View and the wastewater treatment plant on a May–October rotation. He described plans to rotate the herd every three to four weeks and provided a map to council.
City Attorney Henderson informed the council that the parcels in question are zoned "Industrial" and current city code does not permit livestock within the city limits. Henderson said the City cannot authorize grazing on the intended property unless the council changes zoning ordinances and city code—the procedural steps Rischmueller said he preferred to avoid. Rischmueller said he will pursue alternative grazing options and will contact the City if he later seeks rezoning. No motion to change code or zoning was made at the meeting.
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