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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for March 7, 2011 Page 5 of 7 Approval of Animal Ordinance Revisions At its regularly scheduled meeting on December 6, 2010, the City Council was given a presentation that outlined proposed revisions to the Animal Ordinance. The City Council held a public hearing at this meeting in which they took public comment from various residents and animal professionals. City Council then directed staff to meet with the residents and address their concerns with the proposed changes to the ordinance. Staff met with residents and incorporated changes to the proposed ordinance based on the discussion and Council direction. Community Development Assistant Dennis Fields presented the proposed changes to the ordinance which included sections on impounding of dogs, animal bites and rabies, dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs, penalties for violations, and appointment of a hearing officer. Kerry Reimer, 14165 Irish Avenue North, said he liked the ordinance except for the section allowing for the disposal of an impounded animal within only ten days after it is impounded. Camille McArkle, veterinarian and resident of Hugo, pointed out that a dog is easier to watch in a park if it is leashed because the dog would remain closer to the owner. Deb Barnes, 6491 132nd Street North, expressed a strong support for a dog park. Haas made motion, Miron seconded, to approve ORDINANCE 2011-455 AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ANIMALS, with the deletion of Section10.34 (2) stating dogs shall not be allowed to run at large, because it is already stated in Section 10.34 (1). Haas made motion, Weidt seconded, to amend the motion to include the deletion of section 10.28 which required that dogs be licensed by the City of Hugo. Vote on amendment: All Ayes. Motion carried. Vote on motion as amended: All Ayes. Motion carried. Approve Plans and Specifications for South Ethan Avenue Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Proiect At its November 1, 2010 meeting, the Hugo City Council ordered the South Ethan Avenue Street and Utility project, and ordered the preparation of the project plans and specifications. The project plans and specifications have been completed and shared with residents at an open house held on Thursday, February 24, 2011. City Engineer Jay Kennedy reviewed some of the key plan components with the City Council which include a three-way stop at the Everton Avenue/122nd intersection, traffic calming measures to include driver feedback signs, and improvements to the 120th Street/Everton Avenue curve. Construction would begin in May, 2011 with an assessment hearing in September. Work would be substantially completed by September, 2011.. City Engineer Jay Kennedy stated that the City of Hugo would be applying for the RCWD grant, which was due by March 16, 2011.