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Councilmember Burg suggested that the waterway setbacks be addressed at a future Council worksession meeting, as this would require additional discussion. Councilmember Jacobsen was in favor of the City Attorney reviewing the language in order to draft some language that would address setbacks from buildings /principle structures. Code Enforcement Officer Hatch explained that five feet was the recommendation of the task force, but this could be adjusted to reduce the potential for complaints. Acting City Manager Jacobson suggested that the setbacks be consistent with the remainder of City Code for code enforcement purposes. Mayor Jacobsen recommended that coops not be allowed to be placed too close to neighboring structures. Councilmember Bauman asked if a minimum setback from neighboring structures could be written into the code. Gundlach reported that an either /or statement could be written into Code. The Council supported this recommendation. Councilmember Bauman questioned how large of a chicken coop could be on a residential property. Gundlach reported that the coops would be treated like an accessory structure and residents would have to comply with the 30% structure coverage and 50% hard surface requirements within City Code. Councilmember Burg inquired if accessory structures had to be allowed in rear yards. Gundlach stated this was the case. Councilmember Bauman stated she would not support the Code as is with the proposed number of fowl. She discussed Shoreview's code and noted that only four fowl were allowed on two -acre lots. She believed that nine fowl were excessive on New Brighton sized residential lots. She commented that Blaine did not allow any fowl. Councilmember Strub and Councilmember Burg supported a 25 -foot setback from property lines. Gundlach questioned if the Council was ready to move forward with the Ordinance or if further discussion was required. The Council was in favor of holding another worksession meeting to discuss the Ordinance Urban Farming Ordinance. Discussion of Commission Applicants Haarstad discussed the interviews the Council conducted at their March 10th worksession meeting. She believed that the Council had a great list of candidates to serve on its various committees and commissions. Councilmember Bauman suggested that the applicants for the Public Safety Commission be appointed, as there were three candidates and three openings. The Council supported this recommendation. ! Councilmember Jacobsen noted that the Civil Service Commission had two candidates and two openings. He suggested that both be appointed. The Council supported this recommendation.