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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNC7t, MEETING HELD MAY 9, 1988 <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED <br />Staff stated that the lights referred to were not <br />included and/or in the remodeling site plan, and staff <br />will notify the owner of the building of this problem. <br />-John Hollander, 200 Hollander Rd., voiced his concern <br />with Orono Ordinance No. 9.12, Subd. 11 which states <br />that all dog feces must be cleaned up within 24 hours <br />which is more strict than many other Cities with small <br />lots. He contacted about 50% of the Orono dog owners <br />regarding this ordinance who were all opposed to this <br />o"i n nce. He asked that the ordinance be looked into <br />Me- -horoughly and maze it a more fair meaning <br />con ..gent on the size of lot, whether one has a dog <br />run, oL amount of acreage. He also felt that the leash <br />law under Subdivision 2 which requires tha-c owners must <br />leash their dog even on their own property is an unfair <br />situation. He also felt that the requirement to have a <br />permit for the keeping of horses which is an added <br />expensi for horse owners. He stated that he moved out <br />to Orono in 1956 in order to have animals like many <br />other people have done. <br />Mayor Grabek stated that the basis of the ordinance must <br />be amenable to all residents wants and desires, some of <br />which are animal lovers and some who are not. He stated <br />that leash law and horse permit law are extremely <br />important issues. He noted the ad placed in the Pioneer <br />newspaper by Mr. Hollander regarding his concerns as <br />stated above. Mayor Grabek showed the public photos <br />taken by the Orono Police Dept. subsequent to a <br />complaint, of the condition. of Mr. Hollander's dog <br />kennel which houses 3 dogs. He stated that he is sorry <br />if Mr. Hollander feels he is being treated unfairly but <br />the City must take into consideration the welfare of its <br />citizens as well as the. proper care of the animals. He <br />advised Mr. Hollander that if he has any further <br />complaints to address them through any 'Legal process he <br />may have. <br />(NOTE: Refer to Item 119 - Animal Control Regulations <br />for further infomation in this matter.) <br />Curt Quady, 1223 South Brown Road, questioned the intent <br />of the Ordinance requiring dog waste be cleaned up <br />within 24 hours in respect to property owners not owning <br />dogs. <br />City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the unlawful <br />act is against the owner of the dog to permit the solid <br />waste of the dog to remain longer than 24 hours (not the <br />property owner), in addition the ordinance prohibits <br />failure to prevent ones own dog from defacating in or <br />upon public property or the property of another. <br />2 <br />