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other chicks in the spring of 2023; and <br /> WHEREAS, on October 25, 2023, Mr. Hagen provided a letter to Mr. Trout detailing the <br /> information collected at the Settlement Conference; and <br /> WHEREAS, the October 25, 2025 settlement conference letter stated that staff decided to <br /> uphold the requirements of the City Code related to the keeping of certain animals, livestock and <br /> poultry; more specific to this case, staff considered factors of this case and city code regulations <br /> for the keeping of roosters on properties more than 2.5 acres in size; and <br /> WHEREAS, no resolution was made between City staff and Mr. Trout; therefore, Mr. <br /> Trout requested an appeal to the settlement conference; and <br /> WHEREAS, a settlement hearing was held at the City Council meeting; in which City <br /> Council heard evidence relevant to the case in order to reach a decision to affirm, repeal, or modify <br /> the order from the city at the conclusion of the conference as allowed by City Code. <br /> BASED ON THE FOREGOING, AND AFTER HEARING, THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS <br /> AS FOLLOWS: <br /> 1. The subject property is approximately. 2.19 acres in size, which is less than the 2.5 acres <br /> required for a rooster to be allowed. There is a rooster on it. <br /> 2. The City has received multiple complaints from multiple neighbors about the presence <br /> of a rooster on the property. <br /> 3. The presence of the rooster on the subject property is a violation of the express provisions <br /> of the Ramsey City Code. <br /> 4. The property owner documented that Mrs. Trout would benefit, in the opinion of a <br /> medical professional, from the presence of a rooster as an emotional support animal. The <br /> owner is requesting a waiver of the ordinance requirement due to the rooster's status as a <br /> declared emotional support animal. <br /> 5. In weighing a request for a waiver or exception of animal regulations in its Code, the <br /> Council must consider numerous factors, such as the importance of consistency in City <br /> Code enforcement,the rights of other citizens and the public in having specific provisions <br /> of the Code enforced, as well as the personal, unique considerations as may be posed by <br /> a particular request such as this one. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> RAMSEY, MINNESOTA <br /> Resolution#23-300 <br />