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5. Resolution No. 07 10 21: Au�ffier-ize Submittal of Grant DAeta CDA RIG Siewer-t 6. Resolution No. 07-11-21: Acceptance and Appreciation for a Donation to the Police Department from Gary Hoffman 7. Charter Commission Appointments 8. Rural Fire Association Contract 2021-2022 9. Authorize Signature: Permanent Drainage and Utility Easement—Quality One Woodwork IX. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC HEARING These are formal proceedings that give the public the opportunity to express their concern, ask questions,provide additional information, or support on a particular matter. Once the public hearing is closed, no further testimony is typically allowed and the Council will deliberate amongst itself and with staff and/or applicant on potential action by the Council. 1. Public Hearing: City Code Amendment- Chickens Hinzman summarized the history of amending City Code to allow chickens in residential areas and discussed the proposed ordinance amendment. Public hearing opened at 7:11 p.m. Seventeen residents spoke in person or via Zoom on the proposed amendment. Three residents provided perspectives that were not in favor of allowing chickens in residential areas; fourteen residents provided perspectives in favor of the proposed amendment. Public hearing closed at 8:03 p.m. Council posed clarifying questions about renters,zoning, neighbor engagement and notification, and permit length. Council discussed the history of the topic addressed at prior Council meetings, the experiences of neighboring cities that allow chickens in residential areas, and referendum. Council posed questions about ordinance language, enforcement, and impact on staff time. 2. Public Hearing: Rescind Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-07 Wietecha explained the reason to rescind Emergency Ordinance No. 2020-07. Council discussion: none. Public hearing opened at 8:44 p.m. Public hearing closed at 8:45 p.m. X. REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF These items are intended primarily for Council discussion and action.It is up to the discretion of the Mayor as to what, if any,public comment will be heard on these agenda items. A. Public Works 1. Resolution 07-12-21: Declaring a Limitation on Water Sprinkling and Other Exterior Water Usage Sign up to receive automatic notification of Council agendas At ccagenda-subscribe@hastingsmn.gov or by calling 651-480-2350 City Council packets can be viewed in searchable format on the City's website at http://www.hastingsmn.gov/city-govemment/city-council/city-council-agendas-and-minutes