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-3- Administrator Achen stated that the dog was examined today and found to be satisfactorily trained. The dog is licensed with the City. He read a` letter from the resident manager of the apartment building in which Mr. Borgen resides, giving Permission to have the dog unleashed for toilet purposes only. Mr. Borgen stated that the dog is attack trained, but there is no risk where children are around. Councilman Baumgartner asked him if, when he got his, permit, would he let the dog loose on the apartment property? He replied, no, there is not enough room. His main reason for applying for the permit was so the dog catcher would not give him a ticket. Mayor Johnson reminded him that the City of Mounds View has a leash law, wherein the owner may apply for a special permit to be unleashed, but only if under the owner's command. He asked whether there were any citizens who would care to comment. Cameron Thrane, a resident of the same apartment building, stated that he would like to speak for Donald Borgen. He has seen dog in action and the control that Mr. Borgen has over it. He has a daughter and does not feel that she is in any danger whatsoever. MSP (Hodges Johnson) to approve a trained dog permit for Donald Borgen. Attorney Meyers reminded Mr. Borgen that a dog unleashed is prohibited on any school grounds or public parks. The public hearing for a trained dog permit was adjourned and Mayor Johnson called to order, at 8:37 p.m., the public hearing on the Roland Miller request for a special use permit. Mr. Tempesta, Produce National Bank Building, will be representing R. Miller. Mayor Johnson explained that this is a request for a special use permit to construct a tennis court and racquet ball club located behind the PAK building at 2828 Highway 10. The building will conform to the Planning Commission's require- ments, is 280 x 140 feet and will have 3 indoor tennis courts, 4 indoor racquet and handball courts, an outdoor tennis court and two outdoor racquet ball courts. There will be parking for 53 cars. Councilman Shelquist asked him how they will screen the west side and he answered that they presently have a 4 -foot fence, but they want to put in extensive shrubs and trees. Councilman Shelquist inquired as to whether they intend to ask for a liquor license. Mr. Miller replied at this point, no. The lounge would include a spectator area, vending machines, people waiting to play, babysitting facilities. It will be open to the public, but memberships will be available. The people who are members will have the options for times. Roger Druelson, 4 ayes' 1 nay