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• 1 ST. ANTHONY POLICE DEPARTMENT ANIMAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURE St. Anthony contracts with Animal Control Management Inc. , P.O. Box 26248, Shoreview, MN 55126 , (612) 426-4013 , for animal control within the City. The following procedures are those preferred for animal offenses: BARKING DOG Step 1 The complainant should talk to the owner of the dog, explain the problem, and attempt to reach an amicable solution. (Record date and times of occurrence in case the problem persists. ) Step 2 If problem persists, Contact the police department at the time the dog is barking, and file a report with them. The police will send a letter to the owner. of the dog informing them of the violation and the action that will be taken if the problem persists. A copy of the City Ordinance will be included with the appropriate section highlighted. Step 3 If problem persists .- Again contact the police department,. while the dog is barking, so the officer can witness the violation. If the officer witnesses the violation, he/she will issue a- citation to the owner of the dog requiring an appearance of the owner in Municipal Court. The violation is punishable as a misdemeanor according- to St. Anthony City Ordinance, thus a police officer must be a witness to the violation to be able to issue the citation. If an officer does not witness the violation, the police report will be sent to the City Attorney; the witness must file a complaint in the presence of a judge; and a summons or warrant will then be issued requiring a court appearance by the owner of the dog. Note: The City Attorney represents the complainant on all misdemeanor complaints in court and during the complaint process at no charge to the individual making the complaint. Step 4 If problem persists • The same procedure should be followed as in Step 3 above.