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Mounds View City Council August 13, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 12 the Planning Commission reviewed this, they suggested adding conditions and those conditions are listed in the Staff Report. Also, he suggested changing the definition of ‘‘Animal Boarding Facility’’ to be included in the City Code. Council Member Thomas asked if there was an animal population limit to an boarding facility in the state statute, or whether it is something the Council should be considering. Planning Associate Atkinson said it is not in the state statute. The Mounds View Animal Hospital is proposing 16 runs for animals. He further explained the Council could define ‘‘noise’’ and that could be a provision the Council could consider if a another business seeks a conditional use permit. Council Member Thomas stated the thought a limit should be included in the Code. It would benefit future hospitals as well. She laid out the scenario that if a business sought to house 80 animals and the Council considered it a noise problem, the Council could not deny a conditional use permit if the business presented enough information that they would have that problem contained. Mayor Sonterre stated the Minnesota Pet and Containment Act does not specify how many animals are allowed. Planning Associate Atkinson commented he would like to research that issue. Dr. Bruce Schnabel, applicant, informed the Council that the state does not have a limit. Planning Associate Atkinson mentioned t he state does specify a size limit of animals. Council Member Marty questioned where the outdoor runs would be since he didn’t identify them on the plans. Dr. Schnabel explained where the outdoor runs would be and added that it would be a contained and monitored area. He also explained the heating and air conditioning system and stated the clinic would be separated into three zones. The zones would be the reception area, the exam rooms, and the kennel and animal holding area. The air is not mixed bet ween the zones. The kennel would have their own heat exchanger, so the heat is conserved, but not recirculated. The kennel room would be sound insulated to prevent noise from coming to the front of the clinic and outside the clinic. He showed the plans to the Council. He also explained they plan on having 16 runs, and don’t have plans or room to expand the number of runs. There will be cages for hospitalized patients. Director of Community Development Ericson pointed out that with the conditional use permit, the Council does have the authority to deny a request if presented with a request for 80 dogs in a small building. He said Staff felt this request would not necessitate a limiting number associated with it. Every boarding facility will have to come before the Council. Mayor Sonterre closed the public hearing at 8:54 p.m.