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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 13, 2004 10. Page 9 1 encouraged the public, if they are aware of a situation,to recommend GMHA. He suggested that 2 it is a"perfect"opportunity to maintain St. Anthony's housing capacity. 3 4 Councilmember Thuesen reported his attendance at the park dedication of Silverwood,the .:. 5 former Salvation Army Camp,by Three Rivers. He indicated the plan of Three Rivers is to 6 focus on education, arts and environment. He suggested that Council look into rendering the 7 plan in the City offices for the public to view. He added that improvements will be made and 8 determined as funds are available. 9 10 Councilmember Thuesen continued in reporting that the Patriots Marching Band returned from 11 Philadelphia where they performed in the Fourth of July Parade. He noted that the band has a 12 national following, and that they are a reflection of the youth of St. Anthony, adding the public 13 should be "proud." 14 15 Councilmember Faust encouraged the public to take the time to tour the new Public Works 16 facility. He noted that the employees are very proud of their new location. 17 18 Councilmember Faust continued in reporting his attendance at the first policy meeting of the 19 League of Minnesota on June 25, 2004,regarding"Fiscal Futures", in which he was elected Vice 20 Chair. He noted that the organization allows cities to develop polices for the next legislative 21 session. He added that three more meetings will take place, followed by the agenda will be 22 approved at the League of Minnesota's annual meeting in October 2004. 23 24 Councilmember Faust also encouraged the public to sign up for the Chamber Golf Tournament 25 that will be held of August 6, 2004. He noted that sign up can be done at City Hall or at the 26 liquor stores. 27 28 Mayor Hodson reported the opening of Silverwood Village in September 2004. He added that it 29 will be an"enjoyable"area for the public. 30 31 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 32 Chris Addington of 2612 St. Anthony Boulevard addressed the Council in thanking them for 33 recognizing that having three dogs does not mean the owner will be less responsible. She 34 thanked Councilmember Thuesen for his "insightful"comments. She stated that she wants a 35 "win-win"for the community as well,however, expressed her concern with stating 75 percent or 36 specifying the number of feet between properties. She posed to the Council the possibility of 37 living next to someone who may not like her dogs, therefore,would not sign allowing her a third 38 dog. She concluded in noting that she would like some type of"assurance" from the Council 39 that this could not happen. She asked the Council to take her concerns into consideration during 40 their final discussion. 41 42 Bruce Troop of 2829 30th Avenue Northeast noted he thought that Councilmember Thuesen was 43 right"on point." He added that eight out of ten of his neighbors own one dog, some that bark 44 incessantly. He noted that it is the responsibility of the owner to bring their dog in. He indicated 45 that if the nuisance gets to be too much, then enforcement becomes an issue. He stated he agrees 46 with Councilmember Thuesen in that an irresponsible dog owner of one should have to apply for