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Mounds View City Council August 14, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 9 Director Ericson stated the ordinance would change city code making it easier for residents with 1 three or four dogs to get the necessary approval. He stated that currently there is a lengthy 2 process for dog owners to get approval. 3 4 Director Ericson stated that the issue of having three to four dogs is not a land-use issue and is 5 not an issue to be governed by a Conditional Use Permit for a property. He stated the licensing 6 requirements for having so many dogs will not change, the issue would continue to be regulated 7 through licensing than through a CUP. 8 9 Brian Amundsen, 3048 Wooddale Drive stated he does not understand dog kennels and the 10 position of the community. He asked if the City is a rural, suburban, or city community. He 11 stated he is concerned with residents having three to four dogs. 12 13 Mr. Amundsen pointed out that such a number can cause significant messes in an area and that 14 he believes such a number of animals should require a kennel. He stated he believes the CUP 15 should stay with the property owner. He stated his opposition because he believes the 16 neighboring property value could be diminished. 17 18 Stan Meyer, 2812 Sherwood Road, asked if the ordinance applies to any types of kennels. 19 Director Ericson responded that the change is strictly residential and applies to pets, not to 20 commercial kennel operations. 21 22 Director Ericson responded to Mr. Amundsen’s concerns saying that if the property owner meets 23 the requirements of the CUP for the kennel, which there are none other than kennel requirements, 24 that they are granted a kennel license. He stated there is no mechanism by which the City can 25 deny the CUP. He stated the City is strengthening the ordinance with a revocation clause, which 26 was not include, and read the revocation conditions. 27 28 Director Ericson stated another clause is being added stating that certain persons are not allowed 29 kennels. He stated the only significant change is that the neighbors will not receive notice before 30 hand, but that property owners still must obtain signatures from at least 50% of the neighbors 31 within 500 feet. 32 33 City Administrator Ulrich asked Director Ericson to address the portability of the license and 34 whether it can be transferred from one property to another. Director Ericson stated the licensing 35 is done through a different department and the planning department is not involved in the 36 licensing process. He added that he does not know if a move requires the license to be renewed. 37 38 Councilmember Flaherty stated he believes a move should require a new license. 39 40 Councilmember Thomas stated she does not believe four dogs is an unreasonable number. She 41 stated that current licensing requirements create conditions where the license can be revoked. 42 Thomas stated she does not believe a kennel for three to four dogs is a property issue. 43 44 Councilmember Gunn pointed out that an animal owner has to reapply for their license when 45