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Mrs. Dawn Paul, 7940 Greenfield is for enforcement of the present law and urged
people to have enough courage to sign complaints,
Councilman Johnson asked B & E if it was easier to pick up dogs under the leash
law than the present law. B & E Patrol stated that it is easier to prove that
they are in violation under the leash law. They added that they do not give
out the names of persons who file complaints.
Mayor Neisen asked Attorney Meyers about the Restraint Section of the Model Dog
Ordinance. Attorney Meyers stated you would have to prove competent person,
disprove competent person or immediate obedient to person's commando
Mr. Shelquist, 8025 Fairchild stated the leash law would be a tool for enforcement,
and feels Mounds View needs effective control more than two hours dog patrol per
day.
Mayor Neisen said the City is currently paying $400.00 per month now for dog
patroling.
Robert Glazer, 2625 Hillview Road would like to see the ordinance amended so that
if an animal is picked up the owner is held responsible and have a fine applied
to him.
Mayor Neisen asked about the possibility of giving a permit to a man to work his
field dogs if a leash law were enacted. Attorney Meyers said any modification
from leashing becomes a problem for an officer and a court. For enforcement
purposes any less than complete leashing is getting practically back to command
situation.
Mr. Floyd Linnell, 5205 Sunnyside Road felt he should not have to pay for dog
catcher fees when they have never owned a dog,
Mrs. Wayne Mecl, 6969 Knollwood Drive felt people should be more fully informed
Mrs. Barbara Haake is in favor of a leash law and asked about a special permit
to run field dogs.
Attorney Meyers stated the law would have to be written so well that the office
staff would be able to determine who would or would not qualify for a special
permit or each application for special permit would require a hearing before
the City Council.
Mr. Russell Paul suggested the fine imposed be raised.
Mayor Neisen stated the reason this fine is not raised is that it is cheaper
for people to buy another dog than pay the fine.
Mr. George Brooks asked how much income the City receives from dog fines. Connie
Mossey, B & E Patrol representative stated that fines collected from August thru
December amounted to $407.00.
Mrs. Floyd Linnell, 5205 Sunnyside stated they made a signed complaint on dogs
in their old neighborhood and nothing was ever done.