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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 10 June 22, 2004 Page 10 1 Councilmember Thuesen indicated that he would be agreeable to a friendly amendment if the 2 rest of the Council felt that three dogs were too many as well. 3 4 Councilmember Horst stated that his concern was not with the number of dogs,but with the 5 barking. He noted his appreciation of the work of the residents that are pushing for this revision. 6 He concluded in stating he was in favor of allowing three dogs, as well as bringing the 7 immunization standards up to date with state requirements. 8 9 Councilmember Faust referenced research that was presented to the Council at the last meeting, 10 noting that 62 percent of the dog owners owned three or more dogs and 38 percent owned two or 11 less. He indicated his interest in considering the permit process, due to the fact that the 12 neighbors would have some say in the issue. He continued in suggesting that the Council move 13 forward with Councilmember Thuesen's suggestion,while looking further into permitting. He 14 concluded in stating that he was in favor of the change in the immunization requirement. 15 16 Mayor Hodson indicated as well, that the issue is not with the number of dogs but with the noise. 17 He recommended that Staff look fiu-ther into the criteria surrounding multiple pet permitting. 18 19 Councilmember Thuesen noted that he was not opposed to discussing the permitting process, 20 however, noted a responsible owner may live next to a neighbor that does not like dogs. 21 Councilmember Stille addressed his concern, stating that the responsible dog owner would still 22 be able to have two dogs,however the third may not be allowed. 23 24 Mayor Hodson agreed with Councilmember Thuesen in that the permit process could pose a 25 problem. 26 27 Councilmember Stille indicated that the permit process is a prevalent processing noting that 28 surrounding communities have permit requirements. 29 30 Councilmember Thuesen stated once again that the issue lies with the irresponsible dog owner, 31 not the number of dogs. 32 33 Mayor Hodson suggesting moving forward with the motion. 34 35 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen, seconded by Councilmember Horst to approve amending 36 Ordinance 04-004, Section 515, Allowing Three (3) Dogs per Household.and Changing 37 Immunization Requirements (1St Reading). 38 39 Ayes-4, Nay-1 (Stille). Motion Carried. 40 41 3. Resolution 04-051; Desi ating MN/DOT as the City's Agent in accepting Federal Aid 42 Funds. 43 City Manager Mornson reviewed for the Council a proposed contract with the Minnesota 44 Department of Transportation(MN/DOT) and a resolution for consideration in designating 45 MN/DOT as the lead agency in accepting the Federal Funds on behalf of the City of St. Anthony 46 Village for improvement in the Northwest Quadrant of St. Anthony Village. 47