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• April 8, 2008 Animal Ordinance Regulations — Public Meeting Eileen Smith, 1920 77th St. E. owns 2 dogs on 1 acre of land has no money to install an invisible or standard fence requested text change to allow dogs on the property unrestrained while the owner is present would like a retractable leash allowance would like to allow 3 dogs instead of 2 Dave Bruder, 695 77th St. W • objects to removal of voice command request to address hunting land — hunting areas & gun club in City of Lino Lakes • feels he is being penalized as a responsible pet owner stated most other neighboring cities allow for voice command Mark & Leanne O'Brien, 7532 Patti Dr. owns a hunting dog that stays in yard by voice command they leash dog when off property feels this eliminates the possibility to exercise the dog in a yard — they have over 1 acre of property suggested the city target individual dog owners rather than taxing every dog owner suggested increasing fines after several offenses believes these regulations may deter people from moving here or cause others to move away Mary & Ron Secord, 6817 Lakeview Dr. doesn't want government to tell her what to do on her own property • believes the city is taking away the right to do things with their animals • feels the city is simply putting teeth into the regulations concerned with regulations — potential abuses: enforcement — officer gets to make discretion — malice may play a part of neighbor disputes — 503.15 officer gets to decide • concerned about 503.03 Right of Entry — she is not giving up her rights Bob Stafki, 8021 Elbe St. NE understands there is a problem, but thinks that the problem people will continue to be a problem believes that dogs have to be off a leash Al Taschuk, 467 Post Rd. some dogs jump fences responsible dog owners have the right to do what they want on their property 8/8/08 Animal Control Regulations — Public Meeting Page 1 of 2