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(H) Potentially Dangerous Dogs 1) If a dog determined to meet the definition, per M.S. § 347.50, of a potentially dangerous dog repeats, at any point following the determination, any of the criteria established to make the determination, the dog shall be considered a dangerous dog. 2) Potentially Dangerous Dog designation review - Beginning six months after an animal is declared dangerous; an Owner may request annually that the animal control authority review the designation. The Owner must provide evidence that the animal's behavior has changed due to the animal's age, neutering, environment, completion of obedience training that includes modification of aggressive behavior, or other factors. If the animal control authority finds sufficient evidence that the animal's behavior has changed, the authority may rescind the dangerous dog designation. 91.40 APPEALS. (Replaces Current 91.40) (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. 13