EGF questions bringing chickens in town

By Doug Barrett Jan 25, 2023 | 9:22 AM

The East Grand Forks council appears reluctant to allowing chickens in city limits.

The issue surfaced at last night’s work session at the request of a resident looking to change the city’s zoning laws. The homeowner cited the high cost of eggs…good source of protein….and the fact they help reduce pest populations (mosquitoes) in a letter to the city.

Council member Clarence Vetter brought the idea up for discussion. “I guess I am not totally against it if we have limits…how many they can have….no roosters.”

Council member Dale Helms says he’s not a fan. “Chickens today and probably pigs tomorrow. I just think before we know it we’ll have a little farm in town here.”

City Attorney Ron Galstad says East Grand Forks doesn’t have the staff to oversee the program. The issue could pop up again at a future meeting as the mayor and three members were absent to attend legislative briefings in St. Paul.
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Grand Forks allows chickens on a limited basis with restrictions.

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