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Chaska City Council & EDA Meeting 6.30.25

Chaska City CouncilTuesday, July 1, 2025
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Regulation of keeping chickens in residential areas

Approval of city council meeting minutes

Consent items for city council business

City ordinance development and implementation process

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Adopt the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Hatfield · Seconded by Shavelin

Adopt previous meeting minutes from June 16th

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Bennish · Seconded by Gra

Approve consent items

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Hatfield · Seconded by Bennish

Notable Quotes (2)

10 feet from the property line when it's 10 feet the other way is is not a good move for a residential community that is so densely populated as Chaza.

— John Bronzinski
Ordinance Setback RulesDuring public comment session.

I mean I think that the the question that the the question you're asking is I if you have a covenant that says that city ordinances are going to override override... those private covenants are not affected by this ordinance.

— Hubard
HOA CovenantsClarifying the legal standing of HOAs regarding the chicken ordinance.

People (7)

HubardMayor

Facilitating the council meeting and discussing chicken ordinance policy.

EliseCity Staff

Presented the draft ordinance 2025-1062 and explained technical requirements and permit fees.

1 quote

“this ordinance will not override any covenants from an HOA or common interest community.”

Explaining the relationship between city ordinances and private community covenants.

John BronzinskiResident

Resident at 1160 Symphony Lane opposing the current setback regulations.

1 quote

“my biggest concern today after all my involvement is is that I think the setback is is far too limited and unreasonable”

Expressing concern regarding the 10-foot setback rule for chicken coops.

HatfieldCouncil Member

Participating in motions and discussions regarding chicken regulations.

BennishCouncil Member

Seconded motions and participated in meeting proceedings.

ShavelinCouncil Member

Participated in voting and questioning regarding nuisance ordinances.

GraCouncil Member

Seconded the motion to adopt previous meeting minutes.

Places Mentioned

1160 Symphony Lane, ChazaChesa City Council Chamber

Events & Meetings (3)

  • June 30th, Chesa City Council meeting
  • June 16th, Previous meeting
  • April 21st, Work session regarding chicken ordinance

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2025-1062

Ordinance regulating the keeping of up to five non-crowing hens or roosters in residential areas with specific setback requirements.

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