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<br />I <br />I <br />~ <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I. <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />~ <br /> <br />Arden Hills Council <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />March 28, 1994 <br /> <br />Probst referred to a letter received in the packet from <br />the Minnesota Council of Dog Clubs that addressed the <br />issue of the number of dogs allowed. <br /> <br />Nancy Johnson, President of the club, stated the <br />organization's main concern was to allow flexibility <br />in the number of dogs allowed. She further <br />commented that the number of dogs allowed could be <br />based on the size of the property. The club is <br />currently working on a model code which would <br />address the first tier suburbs, the second tier <br />suburbs and inner city properties. <br /> <br />Hicks asked for clarification that two dogs would be <br />allowed in a residential district without having to <br />obtain a kennel permit. Fritsinger stated that was <br />correct. <br /> <br />Hicks asked Ms. Johnson what the Council may learn <br />from the model code that is not already known. Ms. <br />Johnson stated the model code addresses issues such <br />as nuisances, rabies, quarantine, dangerous dogs, <br />and the number of dogs allowed in various settings. <br />She further commended the staff on the proposed <br />changes, however, she would like to see more <br />flexibility with the number of dogs allowed. The <br />number of dogs could be changed to a maximum of five <br />or six dogs with the appropriate conditions being <br />met in relation to lot sizes, inspections and <br />enforcement. <br /> <br />Malone asked whether the model code provided for <br />provisions to square footage and if some type of <br />formula would be used to determine the appropriate <br />number of dogs allowed. Ms. Johnson stated they <br />have not incorporated a formula, however, this would <br />not be an unreasonable request. <br /> <br />Edward Adkins, representing the Dog Owners <br />Association, stated that most animal control <br />situations are not related to the number of dogs at <br />a home. The complaints usually stem from the <br />irresponsibility of the dog owner. <br /> <br />The issue of the number of dogs should be based on <br />whether or not there is soundproofing, containment, <br />waste removal, public safety, health safety and <br />ownership attitude. <br /> <br />I <br />