(Spencer)– An ordinance that would have allowed residents in Spencer to raise chickens in their backyards failed to pass at a city council meeting earlier this week. It would have included strict limitations on the numbers and other factors that would have gone into consideration for permits to be issued. City councilman Tom Nelson said the vast majority of residents he talked to were against the proposal…
Nelson added, however, he feels some of the concerns were being blown out of proportion. Councilman Brian Balk said he would like to see the city at least give it a try…
The council defeated the measure on a 6 to 1 vote with Balk casting the lone vote in favor. The proposed ordinance was up for its second reading at Tuesday’s meeting.
