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Mounds View City Council March 9, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 3 1 Police Chief Sommer referenced the two subdivisions under Statute Sub. 13 and stated his 2 understanding both would apply. Mayor Flaherty suggested a legal opinion be obtained 3 pertaining to Ms. Palm’s question whether the Weinmaraner could immediately be classified as a 4 dangerous dog. 5 6 Raymond Ramirez, 5273 Irondale Road, reported on a problem with his neighbor’s white poodle 7 that barks constantly so he is unable to enjoy use of his back porch. He stated this has been 8 going on for five years but it is difficult to get a police report because the dog is back inside by 9 the time the officer arrives. Mr. Ramirez stated the last time he called the police dispatcher, he 10 also complained about the time for response and that time it only took five minutes so the Police 11 Officer heard the dog barking. Mr. Ramirez stated the dog starts barking at 11:15 p.m. every 12 night, sometimes for a long as an hour and a half, and asked the City to control nuisance animals. 13 14 Police Chief Sommer stated when residents call through the Ramsey County Dispatch Center 15 they need to make it clear that they want the Police Officer to stop and see the resident. 16 17 Mayor Flaherty stated the City can institute a fine so the dog owner is aware this is a Code 18 violation and encouraged pet owners to be conscientious when their pets are causing a nuisance. 19 20 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7413, 21 Denying a Residential Kennel License Located at 2273 Pinewood Drive for John Munsterman. 22 23 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 24 25 Mayor Flaherty stated when this matter was addressed two weeks ago, Mr. Munsterman said he 26 had and used bark collars on his dogs. However, the picture provided shows the Weinmaraner is 27 not wearing a bark collar. He urged Mr. Munsterman to take the dog to obedience school and 28 keep it under control so another resident is not bitten. 29 30 B. Resolution 7418, Authorizing the Hire of Nicholas DeBar to the Position of 31 Public Works Director. 32 33 Assistant Clerk-Administrator Crane presented the recommendation to hire Nicholas DeBar to 34 the position of Public Works Director, at Step 3 of the City’s pay plan at $41.09 per hour with an 35 increase to Step 4 after one year of employment and Step 5 after two years of employment 36 subject to satisfactory performance evaluation, Council consideration, and pending a satisfactory 37 criminal background check and reference checks. 38 39 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Stigney. To Adopt Resolution 7418, Authorizing the Hire of 40 Nicholas DeBar to the Position of Public Works Director. 41 42 Councilmember Gunn read the resolution in full. 43 44 Nicholas DeBar introduced himself and thanked staff and Council for selecting him to this 45