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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION November 3, 2008 APPROVED 78 Jeremy and Jamie Gudmundson, 992 Kelly Street, were present. Mr. Gudmundson 79 explained that there are two dogs at his home but his family has interest in providing 80 animal rescue through fostering. The fostering involves housing one additional dog at a 81 time that has been rescued from a kill shelter. They have lived in Lino Lakes for over a 82 year and probably wouldn't have moved here understanding the regulations. The city is 83 one of only two in the area that have acreage restrictions. He understands that a variance 84 wouldn't be wise and that is why they are recommending a change to the city's ordinance. 85 The council asked about the "temporary" nature of fostering a dog and heard that the 86 Gudmundson's would intend to take in one dog (over their permanent two) at a time and 87 house the dog until a permanent home is located. 88 A council member suggested that a fostering situation should be viewed differently than a 89 permanent accommodation for three dogs. When discussing the amount of time that a 90 dog would normally remain in a foster situation, it was explained that it varies but it 91 would usually be a few months to a year. 92 The Police Chief indicated that, if the council is considering a change to allow for 93 additional animals, he recommends that it be overall since enforcement of regulations that 94 include "foster dogs" would be difficult to enforce. 95 A member suggested that there appears to be four options: no change to the regulations; 96 special allowance for fostering; changing the number of dogs allowed, and; changing the 97 acreage requirement. 98 The council referred the matter to staff with direction to research the options of changing 99 the ordinance (not including allowing a variance) in a way that makes sense for the whole 100 community (not an individual situation). 101 8. Review of Citizen Awareness Plan - Charter Amendment Exit Poll - The 102 council discussed the value of proceeding with an exit poll after the election (that was 103 occurring the next day). 104 The council concurred to hold off on a poll in order to see the results of the election and 105 to have further discussion about the future and possible charter amendment questions. 106 Staff should communicate that to the consultant. 107 The meeting was briefly recessed 108 5. Five -Year Financial Plan - Finance Director Rolek reported. This is the first 109 time that staff has brought forward a plan that is unbalanced — the estimated 110 revenue/expenditures are not balanced. In 2010 and 2011, the city has a mandated limited 111 levy, and with the budget requests brought forward, there would be a deficit in those two 112 years. The plan was formulated using assumptions on growth, tax base, and state law 113 limits on raising taxes. With valuations dropping in 2010, flat in 2011 and a conservative 114 increase projected for following years, there is a gap. Mr. Rolek reviewed the plan 115 elements.