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• Page 3 June 23, 1997 Mounds View City Council i- 1! _ ~ ~ 1 ;_~i~ I ~~~ __ ~ ~ 1 dal _ 1 1 ' Mayor McCarty noted that this is the period of time for residents to address the Council with comments or concerns on items that are not on the Agenda. Pam Stokes, 5092 Longview Drive, was present to address the pet ordinance in the City of Mounds View. She noted that the city currently does not have an ordinance for cats as pets. This has created problems and forced residents to clean up after stray cats before allowing their children to play in the park/sandboxes. She feels the same rules that apply to dog owners should also be applied to cat owners. Additionally, she feels the ordinance relating to kennels needs clarification in regard to the specific number of cats/dogs allowed. She asked that Section 701.03, Subd. 15 be changed and that wherever dogs are referenced cats should be referenced as well. Furthermore, for cat owners, she would like the following items added: (e) that all animals shall be kept indoors and not allowed to roam free unless properly secured or confined to the kenneled property; (f) that as a condition of approval of the Conditional Use Permit, the applicant expressly agrees to allow reasonable inspections of the property by proper licensing authorities to verify numbers of animals and other licensing requirements. Failure to prevent such inspections shall constitute grounds to revoke the CUP by - order of the City Council. A discussion followed. Russ Nordstrom, 2536 W. County Road H2 and C. R. Barragan, 7765 Spring Lake Road also expressed complaints with stray cats in their neighborhoods. Mr. Barragan stated he would like to see this matter looked at in a timely fashion. Mr. Whiting noted that there is no short term solution to this problem as it takes 60+ days to pass an ordinance. Attorney Long agreed that there are inconsistencies in the ordinance which lead to confusion and recommended that staff review this ordinance and make recommendations. Don Hereau, 2260 Buckingham Lane, asked when fences will be put up around the holding ponds. He noted that children have been swimming in the ponds and he has concerns about their safety. Mr. Whiting stated he would contact Ramsey County to see if the fences could be put up sooner than originally scheduled. Russ Nordstrom, 2536 W. County Road H2, asked if a summary of the City Council meeting topics could be broadcast on Cable a few days prior to the Council meetings. This would keep residents informed and give them an opportunity to attend meetings on topics of interest to them. He also noted that he has seen residents washing down their driveways and feels because it is a waste of water, the city should have some restrictions on it. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing to consider renewal on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Mermaid Supper Club, 2200 Highway 10. Acting Mayor Koopmeiners opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. There were no public comments and the Public Hearing was closed.