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City Council Meeting Minutes for May 17, 2010 Page 8 of 9 Washington County was granted SHIP funds to use in partnership with local communities and organizations in the amount of $1.5 million. Parks Planner Shayla Syverson explained the Parks Commission has formed a Health Sub -Committee to look into an on-going community health initiative and SHIP funding. Miron made motion, Weidt seconded, to direct staff City to represent the City of Hugo on the SHIP Community Leadership Team of Washington County. All Ayes. Motion carried. Discussion on Scheduling of Public Hearing to Order Demolition of Catherine Anderson's Old Antique Store At its April 5, 2010 meeting, the Hugo City Council approved the assessment agreement for the demolition of the old antique store to take place as agreed to by owner Catherine Anderson with a ten-year assessment applied to the property tax. Staff was directed to work with the property owner and obtain her signature, which would allow the City of Hugo to proceed with the demolition. To date, the owner has not signed the assessment agreement. The City's Building Official is evaluating whether this building should be deemed a hazardous structure as defined by state statute. Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to schedule a hearing on June 7, 2010 to decide whether it is in the public's best interest to order the demolition of this building. All Ayes. Motion carried. Reminder on Peddlers Ordinance Council Member Becky Petryk added this to the agenda. Petryk stated she has heard from residents in her area who have been approached by door-to-door sales people who do not have permits. City Administrator Mike Ericson said door-to-door sales require a peddlers permit from the City of Hugo. Residents can call Hugo City Hall or the Washington County Sheriffs Department to find out if a business has a valid peddlers permit. Discussion on Dangerous Dog Ordinance Council Member Haas added this to the agenda. He questioned a dog bite incident that occurred on April 17, 2010 and asked for information on whether the dog has been declared dangerous. City Attorney Dave Snyder indicated that his office was investigating the case, which involved a minor. The Council discussed City issuance of City dog licenses, which require proof of rabies vaccination, and directed staff to make that information available to the Washington County Sheriff's Department. The Council also talked about working with local clinics on dog licensing. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to direct staff to coordinate discussions with local veterinarian clinics and dog trainers to identify dog licensing issues. All Ayes. Motion carried.