May 19, 2025 Minnetrista City Council Meeting

Friday, June 13, 2025

Swearing in of Public Safety supervisors

2024 Financial Audit presentation

Consent agenda approval

Ordinance 499 amendment regarding residential backyard chickens

Areas of Interest (5)

Implementation of contentious backyard chicken ordinance despite concerns over avian flu and public health.
City of Minatrista receives clean (unmodified) audit opinion from Clifton Larson Allen for 2024.
City expenditures rose by $675,000 in 2024, primarily due to negotiated salary and benefit labor contracts.
Water fund operating income decreased due to higher engineering costs and lower water usage during a wet year.
Compliance exception found during audit regarding the late filing of a contractor's withholding affidavit.

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda with one change (removing Sheriff Dana Wit)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Refkin · Seconded by Govern

Approve consent agenda items A through I

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Govern · Seconded by Lacy

Accept the 2024 financial audit

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Lacy · Seconded by Vickery

Notable Quotes (3)

The city's receiving received an unmodified or clean audit opinion. That's the highest level of assurance that you can receive.
— Chris Canopic

Financial AuditPresenting audit results.

I looked up the CDC and the University of Minnesota... they're very concerned of course about avian flu... I think once we open the door on this, it's really could cause some serious problems.
— Peter Vicky

Ordinance 499Debating the backyard chicken ordinance.

I really feel that this is important to try to let our residents have what they really want. And I think we have enough restrictions in place.
— Claudia Lacy

Ordinance 499Supporting the backyard chicken ordinance.

People (7)

Lisa WhanMayor

Presiding officer of the City Council meeting.

Craig SquiresChief of Police

Swearing in public safety supervisors.

1 quote

“It is with great honor that we take part today in the swearing in of the Minatrista Police Command staff.”

Opening remarks at swearing-in ceremony.

Chris CanopicPrincipal

Representing Clifton Larson Allen.

1 quote

“The city's receiving received an unmodified or clean audit opinion.”

Reporting on 2024 audit results.

Grace TrazinskiSenior Auditor

Presenting financial results of the audit.

David AelCommunity Development Director

Introducing the chicken ordinance proposal.

Peter VickyCouncil Member

Raising concerns regarding avian flu and chicken management.

Claudia LacyCouncil Member

Advocating for the chicken ordinance and suggesting a 12-month review.

Places Mentioned

MinatristaSt. BonafaciousMinneapolis5345 Cedar Point Road

Events & Meetings (2)

May 5, 2025 - Work session meeting
May 5, 2025 - City council regular meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 499

Amending chapter 11 of city code to allow three hens on residential lots at least 1/2 acre in size, prohibiting roosters.

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