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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION December 6, 2010 APPROVED 87 Fosters value this use and have some rights, but when the activity causes others to not be L 88 able to enjoy their property, that crosses a line. 89 Bruce Papp, Aspen Lane, told the council that he respects that his neighbors,the Fosters, 90 want to have this activity for their family. For his family, however, the activity has 91 caused an enormous amount of noise and not like a lawn mower as has been suggested. 92 He presented a petition to the council containing more than 100 signatures; the petition 93 urges the council to not allow dirt bike facilities in residential areas. Mr. Papp added that 94 the activity in question doesn't last five minutes as the Fosters have suggested but rather 95 the bikes are run frequently and for a long time. The noise they make echoes throughout 96 the area. While he totally respects that they want to do this, he doesn't feel it should be 97 allowed in a residential area. He also will not be threatened into not speaking up on the 98 matter. 99 Sherry L, Aspen Lane, reported to the council that the noise from the track is a problem in 100 the neighborhood and she fears that berms would just make it worse. It is most disruptive 101 during the summer months, both the track and the motors. She came to live in the area 102 seeking peace and tranquility and this is interfering with her enjoyment of her home. She 103 concurs that the noise is constant and frequent. 104 The mayor noted that the council doesn't vote at work sessions but rather wanted to bring 105 people together this evening for an open discussion. It appears now that the track is 106 creating too much of a nuisance. While the council wanted to go the extra mile, L 107 sometimes there isn't a compromise possible. 108 The council concurred that they would consider the resolution making a determination at 109 the next council meeting(December 13). 110 4. Dangerous Dog Ordinance—Public Safety Director Strege updated the council 111 on the dangerous dog situation. A disposition agreement has been drafted and proposed 112 that would require that the dangerous dog be removed from the state. The proposed 113 agreement was reviewed and Chief Strege noted that he spoke with the dog owner who 114 seems to be in agreement, however,the city attorney recently indicated there may be 115 some changes necessary to the agreement before it is considered for approval. Chief 116 Stege added that December 13 is still the time frame for concluding the matter. 117 The mayor suggested that the disposition agreement should be considered the city's final 118 offer. He doesn't feel there is room for any negotiation on it and he doesn't want 119 discussions to linger. He suggests that the city set a date for destruction of the dog and if 120 the owner wants to sign and remove the dog there is a deadline in place. 121 The council also discussed a council member's request to change the animal control 122 ordinance so that once a dog is deemed dangerous the dog is seized immediately to ensure 123 the public's safety. City Administrator Karlson indicated that the city attorney will be 124 reviewing the ordinance in its entirety and will make recommendations for council L 125 consideration. 3