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COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 11, 1994 CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER (CSO) JEANNIE KENOW CSO Kenow asked the City Council to consider contracting the animal care services with Otter Lake Animal Care Center and not the Greater Anoka County Humane Society (GACHS). The contract with the GACHS expired on July 31, 1994. CSO Kenow explained that she has been looking for alternative services because the GACHS has not been fulfilling their contractual obligations such as picking up animals when requested during business hours. The Otter Lake Animal Care Center facility is a business located in Lino Lakes with boarding facilities and veterinarian services. The contract costs would be less than the GACHS and would allow both the Police Officers and the CSO to remain in the City rather than transport animals to a facility which is a substantial distance from the City. CSO Kenow recommended that the City Council approve the Otter Lake Animal Care Center contract because it would allow Police Department staff to stay within jurisdiction of patrol and request animals to be picked up during their normal business hours, competitive pricing, less gas and mileage on police vehicles and the availability of a professional staff at the animal care facility. Council Member Bergeson asked whether a 30 day notice would be given to the GACHS. Mr. Hawkins explained that notification should be given to avoid any dispute. CSO Kenow will deliver the termination notice tomorrow. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the contract with Otter Lake Animal Care Center subject to a 30 termination notice being delivered to the GACHS and review of the old contract to determine if the new service can be started at the earliest possible date. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND Consideration of Final Plat, Wenzel Farms, Fifth Addition - The Wenzel Farms, Fifth Addition consists of 40 townhome lots, open space, private streets with dedicated trails over the street, and park land/trail at both the southern and northern boundary of the plat. The preliminary plat was approved by the City Council in 1990. The Fifth Addition represents the final phase of the development. A Development Agreement is in place along with the required PAGE 5