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

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.

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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May 19, 2025 Minnetrista City Council Meeting - Minnetrista Recorder