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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 9, 1988 PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED Staff stated that the lights referred to were not included and /or in the remodeling site plan, and staff will notify the owner of the building of this problem. -John Hollander, 200 Hollander Rd., voiced his concern with Orono Ordinance No. 9.12, Subd. 11 which states that all dog feces must be cleaned up within 24 hours which is more strict than many other Cities with small lots. He contacted about 50% of the Orono dog owners regarding this ordinance who were all opposed to this ordinance. He asked that the ordinance be looked into more thoroughly and make it a more fair meaning contingent on the size of lot, whether one has a dog run, or amount of acreage. He also felt that the leash law under Subdivision 2 which requires that owners must leash their dog even on their own property is an unfair situation. He also felt that the requirement to have a permit for the keeping of horses which is an added expense for horse owners. He stated that he moved out to Orono in 1956 in order to have animals like many other people have done. Mayor Grabek stated that the basis of the ordinance must • be amenable to all residents wants and desires, some of which are animal lovers and some who are-not. He stated that leash law and horse permit law are extremely important issues. He noted the ad placed in the Pioneer newspaper by Mr. Hollander regarding his concerns as stated above. Mayor Grabek showed the public photos taken by the Orono Police Dept. subsequent to a complaint, of the condition of Mr. Hollander's dog kennel which houses 3 dogs. He stated that he is sorry if Mr. Hollander feels he is being treated unfairly but the City must take into consideration the welfare of its citizens as well as the proper care of the animals. He advised Mr. Hollander that if he has any further complaints to address them - through any legal process he may have. (NOTE: Refer to Item #19 - Animal Control Regulations for further infomation in this matter.) Curt Quady, 1223 South Brown Road, questioned the intent of the Ordinance requiring dog waste be cleaned up within 24 hours in respect to property owners not owning dogs'. City Administrator Bernhardson stated that the unlawful act is against the owner of the dog to permit the solid • waste of the dog to remain longer than 24 hours (not the property owner), in addition the ordinance prohibits failure to prevent ones- own dog from defacating in or upon public property or the property of another. K