tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60947047296183105612024-02-18T20:11:12.325-06:00City Hens In Roeland ParkWhat is all the CHIRPin about?CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-72232723154581402372012-04-15T09:49:00.000-05:002012-04-15T09:49:44.704-05:00What's all the CHIRP'in about? MY CITY HENS!We thank all of our CHIRP (city hens in roeland park) supporters! With your EGGScellent support, we have enjoyed our backyard hens for almost a year! Yay! In that time we have found ourselves giving assistance in many ways to other hen enthusiasts in the Kansas City area. Sheri and I are spreading our wings and changing our moniker to My City Hens. Look for a new website and lots of other CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-27091171600797523782011-09-19T14:41:00.000-05:002011-09-19T14:41:07.313-05:00See How Urban Hens Really Live! Feathers and Fiber Coop Tour!Feathers and Fiber Coop Tour Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Drive, will be the starting point for the first annual Feathers and Fiber Coop Tour on September 24th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will be a benefit for the Roeland Park Food Pantry. Admission will be one non perishable food item per person. Maps will be given out at the Community Center to CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-686299876429247002011-08-25T06:59:00.000-05:002011-08-25T06:59:05.942-05:002011 Feathers & Fiber Coop CrawlCity Hens in Roland Park (CHIRP) is pleased to announce our first annual Feathers and Fiber Coop Crawl.
We are partnered with the Kansas City Fiber Guild for a fun day of backyard hens, coops, spinning, and fun!
Our tour starts at the Roeland Park Community Center Gazebo and admission is a non-perishable item for the Roeland Park Food Pantry.
Drop off your food item at the Community Center andCHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-47653129426241655452011-07-16T05:34:00.000-05:002011-07-16T05:34:31.305-05:00NEW! Ammended Backyard Chicken Ordinance in KCMOCOMPARED VERSION
AS AMENDED TO CODE BOOKS
ORDINANCE NO. 110479, AS AMENDED
Amending Chapter 14, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Section 14-15, Keeping of small animals and fowl in pens, and enacting in lieu thereof one new section of like number and subject matter pertaining to keeping of small animals and fowl in pens.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-87627756842362463852011-07-10T16:53:00.000-05:002011-07-10T16:53:54.763-05:00Missouri has set up the nation's FIRST committee on URBAN AGRICULTURE!!From Cultivate Kansas City...
The state of Missouri has set up the nation’s first ever Committee on Urban Agriculture. The committee - five Senators and five Representatives - are charged with learning about urban agriculture and developing and recommending policies to help the state benefit from the unique contributions of urban agriculture and local food systems.
The Committee will be CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-31596013494403375752011-07-05T12:03:00.000-05:002011-07-05T12:03:50.074-05:00Committee approves the changes! On to KCMO City CouncilThe proposed changes were approved at the June 29 Committee meeting. Residents supporting the keeping of backyard hens have to know how important it is to rally support and make your voice heard to your City Council members in KCMO. Please consider sending a letter and make sure you include your name and address so they are assured you are one of their constituants. Don't CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-29576849933971768542011-06-29T08:34:00.001-05:002011-06-29T08:35:39.576-05:00Kansas City, MO Backyard Chicken Ordinance - TODAY- Public Hearing June 29, 10:30am, 26th Floor, City HallOn the heels of Roeland Park's successful Backyard Hen special permit, KCMO is looking at a change to allow more citizens to participate in having backyard chickens. Six families in Roeland Park have backyard hens and CHIRP's journey is featured in July/August Greenability Magazine. For those interested in supporting this important issue, please consider CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-57665828961613161542011-04-04T22:02:00.000-05:002011-04-04T22:02:13.643-05:00FIRST PERMIT APPROVED FOR BACKYARD HENS in ROELAND PARK!!What's all the CHIRP'in about? Backyard Hens in Roeland Park!
18 months after a citizen had her backyard flock banished from her residence, the first official Backyard Chicken-Keeping Special Permit was issued in Roeland Park, KS. For the last eleven months a group of dedicated citizens have attended countless City Council and City Admin meetings to support the draft and eventual CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-89713303415508415652011-04-01T17:15:00.000-05:002011-04-01T17:15:14.939-05:00City Council Meeting April 4: Hen Permit
TimeMonday, April 4 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
LocationRoeland Park City Hall
Created ByCity Hens In Roeland Park, Teresa Kelly
More InfoHere is the link to the agenda:
http://www.roelandpark.net/citygov/minutes/2011/packet/04-04-2011%20packet.pdf
CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-38098723311422486092011-03-22T17:42:00.000-05:002011-03-22T17:42:37.670-05:00First Permit DELAYED...back to Admin!
The first permit for keeping backyard hens in Roeland Park was met with a delay based on procedural issues. More discussion: Admin MeetingMonday, March 28 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm
LocationRoeland Park City Hall
Created ByCity Hens In Roeland Park
More InfoThe procedure for the first step in the Permit process is up for clarification. The first permit came before council before Staff CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-23044790416288160032011-03-03T12:10:00.000-06:002011-03-03T12:10:33.944-06:00What are we crowing about now?Look what's on the agenda again! Let's see a 5-3 vote, permit in place...what could we be crowing about now?
March 7, 2011
6:00 PM Council Workshop - City Hall Discussion/Chicken Ordinance Discussion
7:00 PM City Council Meeting
Join us to see!
CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-48927654590378006422011-02-17T19:29:00.000-06:002011-02-17T19:29:47.453-06:00Check Out Some Coops!Check out some of these coop designs for our backyard hens in Roeland Park! We have a permit...time to apply and start going through the process. Please email CHIRP if you need assistance in sorting out the pieces.
http://www.dwell.com/articles/modern-chicken-coop.html-%20Ultra Ultra modern!
http://www.dwell.com/articles/coop-dreams.html - great minimal design thatCHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-90187394773987618812011-02-12T08:15:00.000-06:002011-02-12T08:15:27.185-06:00CHIRP Comments on: Hens OK, for now - KansasCity.comCity Hens in Roeland Park! Yes! is what the headline reads for those of us like minded folk who believe we are part of a growing trend in lifestyle choice. What our neighbors need to know is that the permit is very strict in regards to housing and other issues. Prospective hen owners have to apply and neighbors will be notified and given a chance to speak. No CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-74620255402404974612011-02-07T20:55:00.000-06:002011-02-07T20:55:21.808-06:005-3 Vote YES!Hear 'ye ! hear 'ye! The new permit passed!
Thank you for all the support! CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-21510131577693408112011-02-05T16:12:00.000-06:002011-02-05T16:12:58.441-06:00Freshly Polished Animal Ordinance on the Agenda!Check out the Animal Ordinance that includes the newly polished Hen Permit in the City Council Packet. We feel we have cried wolf so many times ... know that your support is deeply appreciated. And if you feel drawn...join us Monday Evening for what we hope will be the final showing before the Mayor's signature graces the ordinance!
I have my catalogs and coop design ready!&CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-70550935376110133002011-01-24T14:51:00.000-06:002011-01-24T14:51:52.350-06:00Proposed Revised Ordinance including the Hen Keeping PermitThe City of Roeland Park Admin Meeting tonight will include a 30 minute discussion on the animal ordinance and the permit for keeping of backyard chickens. All are welcome at the Admin Meetings.
There will be discussion on the animal control issues that were brought up at the last City Council Meeting. We are looking forward to this discussion because historically in most communitiesCHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-59220078563694717572011-01-19T01:05:00.000-06:002011-01-19T01:05:39.807-06:00The world...it's a changing...we can go for it or get caught in the undertow!
Yes, the world is changing. Towns in Belgium have incorporated backyard chickens to help divert waste from their landfills. Seattle just increased the number of hens allowed in city yards. Coop tours, online communities and books...the wave keeps moving forward. We have the opportunity in our small city of Roeland Park to become part of the changemakers, the cultural CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-82341602102743538152010-12-14T12:35:00.001-06:002010-12-14T12:42:30.392-06:00City Hens in Roeland Park and the North East Animal Control CommissionAt the last Roeland Park City Council meeting discussion regarding backyard hens and the permit, comments were made about how much it would cost to enforce codes(suggested per incident fee for chicken calls**) and that animal control would pass calls on to our Police Dept (because NEACC only handles wild or domestic animal calls)---wait a minute--aren't chickens members of one of those two CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-54559551987953909992010-12-13T15:49:00.000-06:002010-12-13T15:49:33.504-06:00In the Issue of Extra Animal Code Enforcement ExpenseCode Enforcement: In my research I found over and over again commentary by pleasantly surprised public officials who reported little or no increase in animal nuisance call. Three communities: Longmont, CO; Montgomery, OH, and Columbia, MO, all have stated publicly that they have few if any complaints.
Regarding the extra cost of animal control, Were they (the&CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-59892660134366641622010-12-07T15:01:00.000-06:002010-12-07T15:01:02.309-06:005-3 Yes to Hen Keeping in Roeland ParkDecember 6, 2010 Council ResultWe verified the action taken at Monday night's Council Meeting with the City Staff:The council approved allowing Residents to keep chickens in Roeland Park; motion carried, 5-3.The council tabled the motion to allow staff to work with the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to be approved by the council. Motion carried, 8-0. The Administrative Committee will CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-13278972009368614522010-12-02T22:55:00.000-06:002010-12-02T22:55:30.620-06:00City Hens in Roeland Park: Draft of Ordinance from Council Packet Please review and know that you can still weigh in by submitting a Public Comment Form prior to the meeting on Monday evening, December 6, 7 PM and you can still contact your Ward Representatives.
This is the draft included in the City Council Packet for the meeting on December 6, 2010. link to Dec Council Meeting Packet
KEEPING RESIDENTIAL HENSSPECIAL PERMIT REQUIRED(a) Any CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-46325047820761213972010-12-01T16:26:00.001-06:002010-12-01T16:28:00.856-06:00CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 7 PM ROELAND PARK CITY HALLPLEASE JOIN US TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. IT IS OUR UNDERSTANDING THAT THE COUNCIL WILL VOTE ON WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH AN ORDINANCE TO LEGALIZE CITY HENS IN ROELAND PARK. IF YOU HAVE NOT SENT A LETTER TO YOUR WARD REPRESENTATIVES, PLEASE CONSIDER DOING SO. THEIR EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE ON THE ROELAND PARK WEBSITE OR IN THE SIDE BAR OF THIS SITE.
THANK YOU!CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-78905874697721444542010-11-19T16:39:00.000-06:002010-11-19T16:39:17.061-06:00New Info to be Presented at Admin Meeting Monday, November 22, 6 PMIt was stated at the Town Hall Meeting that this Admin Meeting would be an opportunity to present new information.
For example, In response to the statement that there are 140 diseases that chickens carry, (link to report cited at Town Hall MTG) actually only a handful can be transferred to humans. This is considered rare and mostly occurs under poor sanitary conditions or CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-39851256129228368492010-11-19T13:38:00.000-06:002010-11-19T13:38:00.168-06:00NEWS: After inquiring we have good news!
For those concerned about the cost of drafting the new Hen Ordinance: The true cost is $1000 - 2,000 ... rather than the previously stated $20,000.
Reminder:
City of Roeland Park Admin Meeting
Monday, November 22, 2010
6:oo PM
City Hall
Email your council and voice your opinion...contact information on the city website and in our side bar. CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6094704729618310561.post-83616289017969246072010-11-15T09:55:00.000-06:002010-11-15T09:55:59.813-06:00Backyard Hens are not a Passing Fad!CHIRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103901854758782335noreply@blogger.com0