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Mounds View Planning Commission July 5, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 20 ________________________________________________________________________ B. Continuation: Review Amendments to Chapters 701 and 1106 Regarding Dog Kennels. Director Ericson stated Staff is seeking Planning Commission review of a proposed ordinance that would eliminate residential dog and cat kennels as a conditional use. Director Ericson stated that the Planning Commission had asked to have stronger language added to the ordinance so that loopholes by which someone that should not be given a kennel license are given one. He indicated that at the recommendation of the prosecuting attorney, the only change from the version presented and considered at the June 21, 2006 Planning Commission meeting, is the addition of the words “who has mistreated animals” to page two of Ordinance 774, item e under Persons Ineligible. “No license shall be granted to an applicant who has mistreated animals or has been convicted for animal cruelty offenses.” Director Ericson indicated that the prosecuting attorney felt by adding “who has mistreated animals” the City has the discretion it needs to deny someone a license where there have been problems in the past. He stated that this is the only change made to the resolution. Director Ericson stated that if this wording accurately reflects what the Planning Commission is looking for, he would have it forwarded on to the City Council for consideration. Commissioner Miller asked about the order of the new clauses. She indicated she thought the clause for persons ineligible should be located closer to the license fees. Director Ericson said that typically when they talk about ineligibility it is usually placed later on in the document. He stated it could be written in anywhere the Planning Commission feels is appropriate. He does not feel the order makes a difference. Chair Stevenson stated if it follows the way other ordinances are written and addresses eligibility at the end; it should be left where it is. Commissioner Hegland asked if it should be “anyone being charged with” or can anyone accuse someone of mistreatment of animals. Director Ericson clarified the prosecuting attorney said in his opinion having the language “mistreated animals” is sufficient to provide just cause to deny a license where there is sufficient justification to do so. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Scotch /Commissioner Miller to approve the ordinance 842-06 amending the procedures and regulations pertaining to dog kennels. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried 7. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. July 19, 2006. B. August 2, 2006. ______________________________________________________________________________