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-0 to recommend a city code change that allowed farm bids on residential properties three acres or larger. That code excluded most city residents from keeping chicken and ducks on the property.

Mayor Myron Bailey was quoted as saying at the time, “After talking to many people, the resounding message was no and this was not the time or place. There may be a point down the road – a long way down the road – but I believe (urban fowl) was called a fad, but the question is, ‘Will the fad go away?’” At that time, the city surveyed surrounding communities and found that two-thirds didn’t allow chickens or ducks on urban lots.

“Could we open that up to animals?” Councilmember Dave Thiede asked, referring to potbellied pigs that are allowed as pets some places.

Olsen said he hasn’t heard requests of that nature.

“I’m not hearing about any other animals other than hens,” he said. I’ll defer to staff for their expertise.”

“We’ll let staff take a look at it,” said Bailey.