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. MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 11, 2011 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. 11. LICENSES & PERMITS *ONE DAY GAMBLING PERMIT - RESOLUTION NO. 6059 Orono Basketball Association (raffle) Orono Basketball Midday Madness Orono Middle School, 800 Old Crystal Bay North Saturday, October 30, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. *MASSAGE THERAPY LICENSES 2. All Bodies Pilates and Wellness 3384 Shoreline Drive Franchot moved, Rahn seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 6059 approving the application of Orono Basketball Boosters for a One Day Minnesota Lawful Gambling Exempt Permit and to approve the massage therapy license for All Bodies Pilates and Wellness. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. RESIDENTIAL KENNEL LICENSES • 3. Mike Sweeney/Michael Beasley 1250 Lyman Avenue Sean Benson, 1220 Lyman Avenue, stated he would like to voice his displeasure at granting a kennel license to the residence on Lyman Avenue. Benson noted he sent a letter to the City highlighting some of the issues and that he has since started contacting other neighbors on whether they have encountered any problems with the dogs. Benson indicated his personal experience with this situation is that it does not appear that anyone is truly in charge of the dogs as it relates to the public safety of the neighborhood. While the dogs are being fed and taken care of generally, there have been a number of incidents over the past few months where the dogs were found loose running through the neighborhood. Benson indicated he has a lot of concern about the neighborhood, particularly since he has two young kids. Benson stated they have been put into a position where they have to watch the kids very closely because they are not sure when the dogs will come into their yard again. Benson stated he is not even sure the people who are applying for the license reside in the house. Beasley does not live there. Benson indicated the last communication he had was with Beasley's assistant back in May of this year when there were assurances that she would move the dogs off the property. The dogs are still there. Benson indicated he has attempted to follow up with Ms. McCauley but has not gotten a response back. In addition, a letter was sent to Mike Sweeney, who never responded. Benson stated Mr. Sweeney does not reside on the property and that to his knowledge Michael Beasley also does not live there currently. Benson indicated he was told that Mr. Beasley moved out for the • summer. Benson stated he has a concern that no one is taking ownership of these issues and that a new issue arises every four or five weeks. Page 17 of 19