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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 13, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. (Brian Fulmer, the Dog House, Continued) Gaffron stated Mr. Fulmer would like to know whether the Council is agreeable to allowing his dog kenneling operation at either property. Murphy stated he would like to discuss the property located at 875 Wayzata Boulevard. Murphy indicated he has concerns with locating a dog kennel in close proximity to the Luce Line and that he needs to be ensured that the dogs will not get loose. Murphy noted a large number of adults and children utilize the Luce Line. Murphy stated he also has a concern with noise as it relates to the outside portion of the business. Fulmer stated they would use the current facility and that they would increase the height of the fenced in areas. Fulmer stated at either site they would have perimeter fencing to prevent dogs from getting out and that they would be willing to plant trees and other screening to mitigate the sight of the dog kennel from the Luce Line. White inquired how many dogs Mr. Fulmer currently has. Fulmer indicated he has space for 65 dogs. McMillan commented that there must be an issue with noise at times due to the large number of dogs Fulmer stated they have not had any complaints regarding noise in the past and that they attempt to keep the noise at a minimum. Murphy noted Mr. Fulmer's current location is fairly isolated. Murphy indicated he is not opposed to the Eisinger property being used for this purpose but that he does have a number of concerns with the property near the Luce Line. Murphy stated he has a concern that the noise from the dogs will scare the horses, especially given the large number of dogs that would be housed on the property. Fulmer stated the trail would not be visible from the play areas and that they would not allow the dogs to be close to the Luce Line. Fulmer noted the dogs would not be outside the entire time and would only be allowed outside during certain daytime hours. Fulmer also pointed out that not all the dogs would be allowed outside at the same time. Murphy inquired how many dogs would be allowed outside at one time. Fulmer stated approximately one -fourth or one -third of the dogs would be allowed outside each time. • Brokl stated he has discussed this matter with Mr. Fulmer and that the City is looking at implementing a business license arrangement allowing this use at a particular location rather than changing the City's • code to allow that type of use within any particular zone or district. PAGE 20 of 25