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r~tNUrEs City Council Sept. 23, 1987 Fencing Blesener pointed out the recent discussion of the Planning Commission Of Holding regarding the fencing of holding ponds. Blesener suggested that this Ponds matter be referred to the Planner and Engineer for their recommendation. Agenda The Engineer reported that the types of holding ponds required in the Addition past drained dry, while holding ponds now being required have standing water. However, the Engineer felt that the point could be raised that if the City requires holding ponds to be fenced, why not require lakes to be fenced. The Engineer suggested that perhaps the City's insurance company should be contacted and this matter discussed. The City Attorney felt there were no hard and fast answers to this issue, and that a good argument could be made that holding ponds ~vere an attractive nuisance. However, the argument could also be made that the holding pond easement is public property just like a City street, and a street cannot be fenced to prevent injury to a small child from being injured. Fahey felt that fencing a holding pond was not aesthetically pleasing, and did not feel the property owners abutting a holding pond would be pleased. Fahey stated that he felt holding ponds should be unfenced. Blesener agreed, and stated that if the decision is made to fence these ponds, there should definitely not be barbed wire on top of the fence. Fahey suggested that fencing a holding pond would imply that the City felt it was a dangerous condition, and would be inviting problems. Barl<ing Do9 Fahey reported that he has received complaints about a barking dog in Ordinance the area of Little Canada Road and Jackson and suggested that the City Attorney review the City's dog ordinance and determine if barking Agenda dog nuisances are covered. Fahey also requested a copy of the ordinance Addition so that he might review it. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 87-9-450 - AUTHORIZING TNE MAYOR TO WORK WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY ON A BARKING DOG ORDINANCE The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Mr. Blesener. Ayes (5) Scalze, Blesener, LaValle, Collova, Fahey. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. This resolution appears in Resolution Book No. 18, Page 476. Bows & Scalze reported that she received a call expressing concern that Arrows hunting with bows and arrows was not covered under City ordinances. Scalze reported that it is her understanding that usually this type Agenda of hunting is covered under a city's firearms ordinance. Addition Page -15-