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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 all g beekeeping on small <br />lots. Staff inquired if Council is interested in looking at. changin he Code for all animals on <br />smaller lots"Miust looking at fowl. <br />Mayor Ramsey sugKsted maybe a quarter acre would be the <br />Councilmember Dehen st d that it takes three acres fo horses, pigs, etc., and he would not be <br />in favor of those types of ani is on smaller lots. <br />Planning Manager Miller stated th this is one f Council's goals to deal with sustainability <br />issues. <br />Environmental Coordinator A/nnot <br />get a fair number of calls about having chickens <br />or some kind of fowl on a lot <br />Councilmember Wise relayedory about imals and teaching kids responsibilities. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated a problem with otbellied pigs and little goats, etc., <br />but he had a concern about ro <br />Ms: Miller inquired diouncil want an administrative permittingess and if the resident <br />asked for an exception what is allowed by permit — it would go tc �theouncil for approval. <br />Councilmember Jeff(ey wondered if anything these animals may carry could N. a health concern. <br />Mayor Ramsey sEated he does not have a problem with four hens, for exampl 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 10 of 13 <br />