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I I 5 ,- ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL. OCTOBER 31. 1994 There are substantial changes to the layout and language of the ordinance , as recommended by the City Attorney. These changes do not alter the intent of the ordinance. I Planning Coordinator Fritsinger noted some specific changes to the ordinance. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated nnder Section 5.5-6 the changes are to remain and not I be deleted. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated nnder Section 5.5-20 item C should be added, , stating: No person shall construct a commercial or residential dog kennel without first obtaining a license. I Conncilmember Hicks clarified adopting Ordinance 300, deletes Chapter 5 and replaces it with modified Chapter 5.5. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated this to be true. , MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve adoption of Ordinance #300; Regulation of Dogs, Cats and Wild Animals. I. Dr. Jerome Vanek, M.S., D.V.M., wished at this time to comment regarding the I ordinance. Dr. Vanek indicated he has been involved in designing a model ordinance regarding diseased animals. , Dr. Vanel< wanted to clarify that the only way to diagnose rabies in an animal is to kill the animal and exam the brain. So, in reference to Section 5.5.1 (h), Dr. Vanek suggested the words "rabies" and "other" be removed so the section would read Diseased I Dog shall mean any dog which has been fonnd to be infected with any disease which may create a public safety risk. I Dr. Vanel< then referred to Section 5.5-9 (a), he indicated there is no reference to what will happen after 10 days, his suggestion was to add clarification of what will happen I after 10 days. I Dr. Vanek referred to Section 5.5-9 (b), he indicated this should be specific to domestic animals, some animals can not be diagnosed in 10 days, such as ferrets, skunks and various other animals. Dr. Vanel< felt if the animal was not a dog or cat the animal I control agency should have the right to dispose of the animal immediately. Dr. Vanek referred to Section 5.5.53, he indicated vaccine expiration dates continue ,- to vaxy based on new products, he felt setting a time limit would cause undue I