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Animals 23 2009 S-1 the license fee and not more than the amount the owner would have to pay to reclaim the dog. Notwithstanding the 5-day limitation, if an animal has not been disposed of, it may be reclaimed upon payment of the amounts provided for in § 91.40(B). For purposes of this section and § 91.40, REGULAR BUSINESS DAY means a day on which the establishment having custody of an animal is open to the public for not less than 4 consecutive hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (1993 Code, § 1205.08) (Am. Ord. 08-007, passed 12-8-2008) § 91.43 ACCOUNTING OF ANIMALS. The keeper of the place of impounding must keep an accurate account of all animals impounded, and of all animals killed, sold, or released, together with a record of all moneys received and costs expended. The information will be reported at regular intervals to the city as required by the city. (1993 Code, § 1205.09) (Am. Ord. 08-007, passed 12-8-2008) § 91.44 APPEALS. (A) Any owner who feels aggrieved by a dangerous dog notice or order of the Chief of Police, or the Chief’s designee may request a hearing before the City Council, which serves as the city’s Hearing Officer, by filing an appeal in writing with the Chief of Police within 14 days after receipt of the notice or order. Upon the filing of such appeal, no further action shall be taken by the city until the matter has been decided by the City Council and all appeals or appeal opportunities have been exhausted. The owner may appear with or without legal counsel and present evidence in opposition to the notice or order. Following the appeals hearing, the City Council shall make a determination of facts and shall, based upon such determination, affirm, repeal, or modify the Police Chief’s notice or order. The City Council shall also establish a date for compliance with the order as affirmed or modified, which date shall be not less than five 5 days thereafter, in compliance with M.S. § 347.541. (B) By appointment, the Chief of Police or his or her designee will hear appeals on potentially dangerous dogs. (Ord. 08-007, passed 12-8-2008) § 91.45 CONFISCATION. The animal control authority having jurisdiction shall immediately seize any dangerous dog if: (A) The owner does not appeal the Police Chief’s order within the appeal period. (B) The dog is not destroyed or permanently removed from the city within 5 calendar days after the City Council has denied an appeal. (Ord. 08-007, passed 12-8-2008)