COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 8/12/2014
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
August 12, 2014
5:45 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Chiaverotti, Aldermen Madden, Kubacki, Engelhardt, Di Pronio, Borgman,
Hammel and Wolfe. Also present: Community Development Director Muenkel and Finance
and Administration Director Mueller.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was property noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 22, 2014
Alderman Kubacki made a motion to approve the minutes of July 22, 2014. Alderman
Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Budget Goals
Mayor Chiaverotti asked for any changes or additions to the budget goals. The Committee
unanimously agreed there were no changes and the budget goals will move forward to
department heads.
Discussion on Allowance of Chickens on Smaller Lots
Director Muenkel discussed a draft ordinance allowing chickens on residential lots. Director
Muenkel explained this would require a change to the zoning code and will follow the public
hearing process. Items included in the ordinance are:
up to four (4) chickens/ducks allowed per single family dwelling
no rooster
no slaughtering
clean, sanitary, secure enclosure is required
located no closer than 25 feet to neighboring dwelling and min of 5 feet to the lot line
cannot cause a nuisance or unhealthy condition
no permit, CUG, or neighbor approval would be required
Mayor Chiaverotti noted a petition with 109 signatures has been received to allow chickens on
smaller lots.
Based on Committee discussion the following direction was given to staff for revisions to the
ordinance:
requirements on enclosure size
not allowed in front yards
a zoning permit required with the possibility of revoking
neighbor permission required
distance to neighboring dwelling
distance of 50 feet off the lake
Director Muenkel will make the discussed changes to the draft ordinance and schedule a
public hearing for September.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mayor Chiaverotti noted the fireworks ordinance will come back to committee in November.
ADJOURNMENT
Possible reconvening of the Committee of the Whole immediately following Common Council
Meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items
Alderman Borgman made a motion to adjourn at 6:45 PM. Alderman Wolfe seconded.
Motion Passed 7 in favor.