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orw <br /> Report Number 13-213 <br /> w RIGHTCIN Agenda Section VI-6 <br /> the city that works For you Council Meeting Date September 10, 2013 <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consideration of appointments to the Urban Farming Task Force <br /> DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: <br /> CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: <br /> No comments to supplement this report Comments attached <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Motion to waive the reading and adopt a resolution appointing nine volunteers to serve on the <br /> Urban Farming Task Force. <br /> Legislative History: <br /> June 4, 2013, Staff presented an update to the Council on this topic. A number of interested <br /> parties attended to listen to the discussion. <br /> June 25, 2013 Council established an Urban Farming Task Force. An announcement was placed <br /> in the local paper, and on the City's website soliciting applications. 26 applications were <br /> received. <br /> August 13, 2013 Council reviewed applications, and determined to appoint three current <br /> commission members, and to interview ten applicants. <br /> August 27, 2013 Council interviewed the following applicants; Ken Schumann, Susan Dukich <br /> Wolf, Allison Leding, Shana Morrell, Glenn Kluthe, Cha Posz, Norm Schiferl, Andrew Yurista, <br /> and Matt Benson. <br /> Financial Impact: <br /> None <br /> Explanation: <br /> The issue of urban farming is becoming more popular as an increasing number of people take an <br /> interest in growing their own food. In addition to growing vegetables and fruits, there has been <br /> heightened interest in the keeping of animals, especially chickens and other birds such as ducks, <br /> geese and turkeys. While there is greater popularity, it is not without controversy. The council <br /> established the task force to examine the various options. <br /> Dean R. Lotter <br /> City Manager <br />