One of the most discussed topics at the Kiowa City Council Aug. 8 meeting regarded an agenda item of whether to change the city code to allow animals such as chickens to be housed in more yards toward the center of town. As City Administrator Sam Demel described it, “The council is considering narrowing the boundary. The new boundary will be around the central business district.”

Mayor Bill Watson and all councilmembers were present except one at meeting. Janet Robison was out sick. Members present included: Council President Brian Hill, B.J. Duvall, Jason Thayer and Tom Wells. Demel sat with...