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Council Minutes oP5-05-2020 quickly. Each and every resident has been satisfied so thank you to our employees Nvho continue to work and provide our services. Councilman Kelly Chairman of the Recreation, Public Parks & Buildings Committee: The Recreation, public Parks & Buildings Committee met on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. virtually on GoToMeeting. present were committee members Kelly. Hemann and Brossard; Council members Glassburn, l,impert, Schumann and Williamson; Council President Jones; Mayor Kennedy, Director of Finance Copfer, Director of Human Resources Gallo, Director of Planning & Community Development Lieber, Recreation Commission Drensk.i and guests. • The committee met to discuss two grants the City was recently awarded. Council had concerns about the city expending funds on the Commniunity Park walking path and the Butternut Ridge pocket park at this time because of budget uncertainty due to COVID-19. The administration presented a new proposal with reduced costs for these two prgjects. After a lengthy discussion and questions the committee decided to reconvene to discuss further next Tuesday. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Jon Jarc 6357 Stafford Drive Mr. Jarc said he is a 12 year resident and President of the Homeowners Association at Bretton Ridge. He said several residents of the association, including himself, are interested in adjusting the Codified Ordinances of the City to loosen the rules regarding chickens. Given some of the food shortages now and desire for sustainability, there is interest in the community to raise chickens for eggs and potentially meat. He said the City Code does not allow a coop within 200 feet of another structure, which makes it impossible for anyone in his neighborhood to raise chickens due to lot size. He proposed to keep most of the provisions regarding no roosters, ducks, etc., but to look at changing some of the zoning provisions. Mr. Jarc proposed changing the 200 feet to 50 feet, which would allow people to raise a small amount of chickens, but keep it away from other residents property. Councilwoman Hemamr recommended in the interim that Mr. Jarc look at some local farms. She mentioned one that participates in the Frostville Farmer's Market. She said companies like this can help with the shortages of food at this time. Councilman Schumann asked Mr. Jarc to reach out to him during the week to talk. lie said perhaps there is a way to turn this into legislation and move it forward. LEGISLATION Ordinance 2020-53 was introduced and placed on first reading by Mayor Kennedy. An Ordinance to make and transfer appropriations for current expenses and other