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Mounds View Planning Commission April 21, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 9 S Mr. MacRannolds requested a copy of the meeting minutes for his mother's review. Chair Peterson stated a copy of the meeting minutes will be made available. Ericson added that the meeting video will be replayed later this week. Hearing no additional pubic input, Chair Peterson closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Commissioner Laube noted that 120 days were provided to gather signatures but just tonight, at the last minute, the petition was received so it could not be verified which makes it tough for the Planning Commissioners to consider it tonight, especially in view of other public input received. He asked how the Commission can be assured the clean up of the grounds will also be continued and not done at the last minute. With regard to the delay in submitting the petition until tonight, Mr. MacRannolds explained that his mother gathered the signatures on the first page and then had to leave and travel out of state for a family emergency so she was gone for several months. He advised she was also limited by recent surgeries so she worked on gathering signatures as she was able. Commissioner Kaden stated that he does not want the applicant to think the Commission is anti- dog and he even owns a large dog that is half Rottweiler. But, he also believes in responsible • ownership which includes having dogs under control at all times. He stated when his dog is out of the yard, it is always on a leash. He stated if someone pays $80,000 to $100,000 for a house they should be able to enjoy their property and not have to smell dog waste or hear barking all of the time. He stated this is not a problem in his neighborhood even though most residents are dog owners. Kaden stated it bothers him that he may have to vote in such a way that results in two dogs being removed but, due to neighborhood concern, he does not see what else he can do. Mr. MacRannolds stated he believes a lot of the problems or complaints could have been alleviated long ago if there was communication between neighbors. He noted that the new neighbor has told them about the odor problem and they have tried to address that situation to maks it bcttcr. He stated the other neighbors have never approached him about a complaint. Chair Peterson stated that some of this involves common sense and it is not the responsibility of neighbors to complain before responsible ownership results. Ms. Larson stated they just moved in and want to get along with their neighbors and don't want to offend their neighbors. She stated that last week she talked with them and said she didn't want to call the police but to talk with them first. She stated they are erecting a fence five feet farther from the current fence but her concern is that even though the fence is being built, will they clean up the yard to eliminate the odor problems. She stated she shares the concern expressed by Commissioner Kaden about two dogs being removed from the property but she wants to be Sassured the clean up will continue.