COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE -Minutes 20111122
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved – 12/13/11)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:40 p m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Kathy Chiaverotti, Aldermen Snead, Borgman, Werner, Soltysiak, Schaumberg,
and Fiedler. Also present Community Development Director Jeff Muenkel and Deputy
Clerk Jill Blenski. Alderman Harenda was absent.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of City Logo - Mayor Chiaverotti stated that this item was brought forth by
Ald. Harenda who is unable attend the meeting. The Mayor felt by the actions of the
council in selecting the new gateway signage they also adopted the new logo. The logo
can be changed but at a cost. Several of the aldermen expressed the opinion that they
are not against the new logo, but feel it “just happened” without their input and they
should have been informed prior to the change.
Mayor Chiaverotti stated nothing has been done except electronically. Discussion
followed as to whether the logo and the signs need to be the same. Ald. Borgman feels
the colors and image should be consistent. Ald. Soltysiak and Ald. Werner would like to
obtain public input.
2. Discussion on Possible Ordinance to Allow Chickens in Higher Density Residential
Areas. Ald. Fiedler had received a few calls from constituents requesting a change in the
ordinance to allow the raising of chickens on smaller parcels, which he passed on to the
Community Development Department. Community Development Director Muenkel
stated his department typically receives 15 or so requests a year to change the ordinance
which currently restricts the raising of chickens to a minimum of 2.75 acre parcel before
being allowed to raise chickens. They researched this topic with neighboring
communities and found that there were no more difficulties in enforcing this ordinance
than any others. Many people after realizing the costs in raising chickens tend to give
them up. Since there is not a great demand from the community requesting change and
concerned over sanitary issues the consensus was to leave the existing ordinance in
place.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler; motion carried.
Minutes transcribed by
Cindy Schweitzer