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bRPEN HII,.LS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 31. 1994 6 . vaccination repetitions or leave a door open for noncompliance. Dr. Vanek reconunended changing the sentence to read: ". . . that the domestic animal has current rabies vaccination coverinl: entire license period." Dr. Vanek indicated this would be also true for Section 5.5-54. He reconunended the change to read: ". , . rabies vaccination tag indicates current vaccination protection and not to expire prior to license renewa1." Dr. Vanek indicated he is more than willing to help staff review and adjust any specific information contained in the ordinance and he thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated similar review would be made at time of codification and would be referred to the State Agency in charge at the time. Dr. Vanek indicated an agency may never be designated, and encouraged the City to use experts that are available and willing to help with the definitions and verbiage of the ordinance. . Mayor Probst inquired if staff took any exceptions to the suggestions Dr. Vanek presented. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated concurrence with the suggested changes. Councilmember Malone reviewed the proposed changes and indicated perhaps in Section 5.5-9 (b) if the word domestic be added that would clarify the type of animal. Councilmember Malone indicated the changes would allow the Animal Control Officer more discretion in dealing with diseased animals. Councilmember Hicks indicated regarding Section 5.5-9 (a), it should be added After 10 days veterinarian shall exam the animal and mal<.e recommendations based on results of the examination. Councilmember Hicl<.s inquired if Council would like him to withdraw his motion until further clarification can be made or does Council concur staff can further clarify verbiage based on motion. Councilmember Malone indicated a willingness to move on with staff making further . adjustments.