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Ms. Miller inquired how we would define multi-family. <br />Councilmember Look stated that's one of the luxuries we have is you can break the law inside <br />your own house -there is the freedom of illegal search and seizure. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he would agree. If the State says you can inspect when it's occupied, he <br />would be against that. <br />Ms. Miller noted it says "with property notification". <br />City Administrator Ulrich commented that state law gives the authority but does not make the <br />inspection mandatory. <br />Consensus was that the City could inspect multi-family dwellings as long as it is not occupied - <br />or by request. <br />#4: The Regulation of Non-Domestic Animals <br />Beekeeping was discussed. It was noted that the City of Anoka is allowing beekeeping on small <br />lots. Staff inquired if Council is interested in looking at changing the Code for all animals on <br />smaller lots or just looking at fowl. <br />Mayor Ramsey suggested maybe a quarter acre would be the minimum. <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that it takes three acres for horses, pigs, etc., and he would not be <br />in favor of those types of animals on smaller lots. <br />Planning Manager Miller stated that this is one of Council's goals to deal with sustainability <br />issues. <br />Enviromnental Coordinator Anderson stated we get a fair number of calls about having chickens <br />or some kind of fowl on a lot. <br />Councilmember Wise relayed a childhood story about animals and teaching kids responsibilities. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated he did not have. a problem with potbellied pigs and little goats, etc., <br />but he had a concern about roosters. <br />Ms. Miller inquired did Council want an administrative permitting process and if the resident <br />asked for an exception to what is allowed by permit - it would go to the Council for approval. <br />Councilmember Jeffrey wondered if anything these animals may carry could be a health concern. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he does not have a problem with four hens, for example, on at least a <br />quarter-acre sized lots.. Maybe a pig or little goat would be fine on a tiny lot too as well as <br />City Council Work Session - May.4, 2010 <br />Page 30 of 13 <br />