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enforced whether it was dog or horse droppings. Joe stated in 502.1, Subdivision 13, it reads that all dogs should be kept under restraint. He asked what restraint refers to. Jeenie responded by saying this was one area she would like to see changed. We currently have a leash law but it does not define the length of the leash. Current ordinance states the animal must be in the immediate presence of the owner. She explained that at night the owner will put his dog out and it let it run the neighborhood. Technically the owner is outside, and in the presence of the animal, so this is hard to enforce. Brian asked if Jeenie gets a number of animal calls each day. She said that it depends on the neighborhood, whether it is new or old, the season and whether it is a holiday. There are many factors that come into play. Brian said he was not aware there was a problem with animals as it relates to parks and trails. Pam said she sees dogs running loose in the neighborhoods and then go into parks where there are kids. Marty responded by saying you are more aware of the problem when you deal with people on neighborhood by neighborhood basis daily. Marty voiced concern about Regulation 502.6, Subdivision 3, which refers to acts which constitutes a nuisance. He asked about B which reads: To be present on school grounds. Marty thinks it should read "on school grounds and/or public facilities. It is in Subdivision 4, Feces Disposal, Section C, and it should read the same in 502.6. A provision should be made for when a companion dog is needed on school grounds or city hall. He voiced his concern about it complying to ADA Regulations. Jeenie said the school district is responsible for that and they have set the policy. However, she will talk to the school district about it. Brian thought the ordinance was good but stated that he hates to over police something that is not a problem. He hasn't seen it but Marty has and if you use it to take care of the problem - fine. Pam stated that she has also seen the problem. Joe asked if we had an animal control officer or if Anoka County does it. Jeenie said she was the animal control officer but other officers also transported dogs and responded to animal complaints. The city of Lino Lakes has a contract with the Anoka County Humane Society. They come and pickup contained dogs and keep them in their facility until the owner claims them. Jeenie said she relies on the Anoka County Humane Society to respond to her calls. She said that about 90% of the animals picked up and taken to the society are recovered by their owners. The owners pay for the transportation fee, boarding fee, and other costs incurred. 5