Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2013 05 15

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Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes April 17, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Meg asked how to place the chicken issue on a ballot this fall. Emily instructed her to check with the City’s clerk. Discussed was how to address owners who lose interest in raising chickens. The consensus was that it was a non-issue. People would handle chickens the same as they do cats and dogs - perhaps donate to the humane society, place ads on Craig’s list, or list them on the Boulder free list. Also discussed were other issues that may be of concern; noise, routine inspections by the city, financial impact on the city, coops’ distance from property line, coops on rental property, coyotes, and disposal of chicken poop in Western Disposal bins. Debbie suggested providing as much information as possible from other municipalities regarding issues/problems. She advocated being prepared to state how other cities handle those issues. Mary Ann summarized the plan forward: a draft paper will be developed and send to LSAB for review and comment. She will also forward the draft to Troy and to the public attending tonight for review and comment. Emily and Dave will work with Malcolm to get the issue scheduled for a Council study session. Sarah said that she knew many people who were interested in chickens. She can obtain comments from them and pass on to LSAB for incorporation in draft recommendation. Emily suggested that Mary Ann ask Troy Russ about the coyote problem in Louisville and how it is being handled. Dave said to offer best practices to the Council in the white paper. VII. Report on Building Code Board of Appeals status (Andy) Deferred to next month due to Andy’s absence. VIII. Update on Urban Gardens (Mary Ann) Mary Ann summarized the project’s status; she has begun putting together a package for the Council that includes a description of the management structure, a timeline of the garden’s development, and the city’s involvement. The location was discussed as well as aspects such as parking, noise, and access. Andy had previously offered to provide a sketch of the design for the Council package. Mary Ann asked what the Council might be concerned with/require information on. Differences between this garden and the one at Harney Lastoka, and whether or not a non- profit status would be required were suggested as concerns. Emily suggested contacting Louisville Middle School to see if they would be interested in helping with construction. Emily volunteered to discuss the topic with Council members prior to the study session.