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f MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 12, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. • *7. REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT — BIRCH LANE STORM SEWER PROJECT Murphy moved, White seconded, to approve Request for Final Payment, Birch Lane Storm Sewer Project to Midwest Asphalt, Inc., Minnetonka, Minnesota, in the amount of $7,813.68. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Murphy moved, White seconded, to approve Change Order No. 1, Birch Lane Storm Sewer Project to Midwest Asphalt, Inc., Minnetonka, Minnesota, in the amount of $958.61. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PUBLIC COMMENT, CONTINUED Anne Latterelle, 3505 Livingston Avenue, Navarre, stated the Orono Police Department received a barking dog complaint on their dog on August 22 "d. Latterelle indicated the Orono Police had posted the notice on their front door but that they usually access their house through the garage door. Latterelle stated they did not become aware of the notice until late Friday afternoon. Latterelle stated on September 2 "d, they were informed the police seized their dog due to poor living conditions. Latterelle indicated they were told they needed to respond to the notice within 24 hours. Latterelle stated the notice does not state that they have 24 hours to respond. Latterelle indicated they do feed the dog every morning and every evening but that they are now facing charges on cruelty to animals. White inquired what type of dog this is. • Latterelle stated it is a purebred German Short-Hair. Latterelle indicated their dog is currently under the care of a veterinarian and that the dog has experienced weight gains and weight losses during the entire time they have had the dog. Latterelle indicated the police department informed them that this item would be on the agenda tonight. Barrett stated Sergeant Erickson did discuss this matter with him and he has been informed that the dog has been moved to the Humane Society. Barrett stated according to state statute, the dog owner has the right to appeal the action taken by the police department. Latterelle indicated they have raised the dog since he was a pup and that it has caused great emotional distress to her children. Latterelle stated the dog does have a weight issue and a liver issue, which is being watched by their veterinarian. Peterson inquired whether the veterinarian records have been provided to the police department. Latterelle stated the police department only recently contacted the veterinarian. Latterelle indicated the Humane Society informed them that their dog was on a ten -day hold and would be released today but that they still have not gotten the dog back. White inquired whether a license is required to keep the dog. Barrett stated the dog was not seized for failure to obtain a license. Barrett noted this is the second notice . given to the owners that the dog did not have food and water. PAGE 6