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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:00 o'clock p.m. • (CITYATTORNEY'S REPORT, Continued) Mattick reported there is a resident who will be applying for a residential kennel license that is somewhat unique in that she does not yet live in the city. Mattick noted in the past the City has only approved licenses and permits for city residents. This person is waiting to purchase the property to know whether the permit will be approved by the City. They have estimated that they can accommodate ten dogs on the 23 -acre parcel. iMe entire lower level of the residence will be turned into a kennel/living area for the dogs. Bremer stated she is familiar with this person and that she has done a tremendous amount of work for dogs in general. Bremer indicated generally speaking she would be supportive of this license if the neighbors are informed of the permit application and that some conditions should be placed on the permit. Bremer stated a large number of the dogs would be sick and elderly, would not be outside a great deal of time, and that there is quite a bit of turnover in the dogs given their age. McMillan asked what the normal process is for kernel license. Mattick stated typically the person would already own a residence in the city and would then make application to the city. Mattick stated he did speak with the person and that she has indicated the dogs would primarily be kept indoors. The person has also indicated that she has taken steps to speak with the neighbors and that it is her intent to create a roaming area, which would not be located next to the neighbors. Mattick stated the first issue is whether Staff can accept the application from a nonresident because the • license goes to the person and not the property. White stated the license would need to be conditioned on her becoming a resident. Mattick stated the person would also like to be approved for 12 dogs and that the application will likely be before the Council at the next council meeting. Bremer, asked whether Staff is familiar with a license being considered by the Council that was submitted by a nonresident. Gaffron indicated he is not aware of any such application. Murphy indicated he had recommended to City staff that the City Attorney become involved in this matter given the legal background of the person interested in applying. Mattick indicated he raised the issue because he was looking for direction from the Council on how many dogs would be allowed and whether a nonresident can apply for this type of license. White recommended the City learn from what happened up in the Hugo area and develop guidelines on who cleans up the debris, et cetera, following a disaster of that magnitude. ` McMillan asked what the status is on the joint powers agreement for police protection during the Republican Convention. • PAGE 10 of 12