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AGENDA ITEM 4A STAFF ORIGINATOR: David J. Pecchia, Public Safety Director MEETING DATE: January 12, 2009 TOPIC: 2"d Reading of Ordinance No. 17-08, Amending Chapter 503 of the Lino Lakes City Code by changing the definition of a private kennel VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 BACKGROUND On November 3, 2008, the city council received a request from a Lino Lakes resident to amend the Lino Lakes Animal Ordinance. The current ordinance states that any resident who owns 3 dogs on one acre of land must obtain a private kennel license. Any resident with a lot less than one acre can only own two dogs. The request was to add to the city's animal ordinance a provision to allow foster dogs in addition to the 2 dog limit on a less than 1 acre parcel of land. The council has considered options to address this situation, including: no change to the regulations, a special allowance for fostering, changing the number of dogs allowed, or changing the acreage requirement. The council also reviewed kennel licensing requirements for surrounding cities. At the December 1, 2008 work session, the council directed staff to prepare an amendment to the city code that would increase the number of dogs allowed (without a private kennel license) from two to three. The first reading of Ordinance No. 17-08 that would put an increase into place in the city code was approved on December 8, 2008. Staff is now presenting the ordinance for second reading and approval. If approved, the new regulations would become effective 30 days after publication as dictated by the city charter. RECOMMENDATION Second reading and passage of Ordinance No. 17-08, amending Chapter 503 related to Animal Control, by changing the definition of a private kennel.