Mound City Council Meeting - 10/22/2024
Friday, April 11, 2025
Approval of agenda
Approval of consent agenda
Community comments regarding raising hens/poultry
Public hearing on zoning code amendments (ADUs, solar energy, EV charging)
Areas of Interest (4)
- Residents are pushing to overturn long-standing city ordinances banning hens and poultry in residential areas.
- City Council and Planning Commission debating new zoning rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to regulate size and occupancy.
- Proposed solar energy ordinance identifies conflict between small-scale utility panels (e.g., boat lifts) and large-scale pool heating systems.
- Concerns raised regarding city staff capacity and administrative burden of managing potential permit processes for urban poultry.
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda with the addition of item G (Resolution approving lawful gambling permit for the Gaspie Center)
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member
Approve the consent agenda (A-G)
Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member
Notable Quotes (1)
In chapter 4 of the city ordinance a restriction against people in Mound having any hens for their own personal use... I think that in and amongst the bow constrictors, bears, lions, foxes all the rest that is out there... we can probably relax it a little bit.
People (4)
Tom Zuk CarellResidentAdvocating for permission to raise hens and turkeys in Mound residential areas.
1 quote
Advocating for permission to raise hens and turkeys in Mound residential areas.
“The eggs that are produced in these facilities that can have up to 32 million hens inside of it are not the healthiest eggs in the world.”
Explaining his motivation for wanting home-raised hens.
Mayor HolMayorFacilitating the meeting and coordinating the response to public requests.
Facilitating the meeting and coordinating the response to public requests.
Council Member PewCouncil MemberSupported the discussion on hen ordinances and provided procedural advice.
Supported the discussion on hen ordinances and provided procedural advice.
Council Member CalanoCouncil MemberRaised concerns about staff time and previous unsuccessful attempts at passing hen ordinances.
Raised concerns about staff time and previous unsuccessful attempts at passing hen ordinances.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- October 22nd, 6:00 PM, Mountain City Council Chambers
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Resolution approving lawful gambling permit for the Gaspie Center (Raffles)
Proposed zoning code amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), solar energy systems, and EV charging.