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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 11, 2015 Montour asked how puppies will be obtained. Wiseman reported that they will work with breeders throughout the Midwest and will not purchase puppies from puppy mills. Wiseman indicated that the breeders they will work with are USDA regulated. McGraw asked if there were any State regulations relative to pet stores. The City Administrator reported that there are some statutory requirements relative to disclosures that pet dealers must make to retail purchasers. Torkelson asked why the dogs would not be exercised outside. Wiseman reported that these are very small puppies that do not like to go outside, especially during cold weather. Fischer noted that the City Planner is recommending as an ordinance condition that animals must be kept inside at all times. He pointed out that Wiseman plans to keep the puppies inside, but the next pet store owner may not have that same plan. Keis noted that the CUP would run with the property, and that a new owner would have to comply with the Code and all conditions placed on the CUP. McGraw asked if there were any inspection requirements. The City Administrator indicated that there is a statutory provision addressing health conditions, but he was not sure who was responsible for enforcement. The Administrator indicated that he would do additional research to determine this. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by Montour, seconded by McGraw, the public hearing was closed. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-3-44 —AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO PROVIDE FOR PET SUPPLY STORES ASA PERMITTED USE AND PET SALES STORES AS A CONDITIONAL USE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY PLANNER IN HIS FEBRUARY 27, 2015 REPORT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 3