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<br /> . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - JUNE 19, 2006 4 <br /> Councilmember Holden asked what is the difference between a dangerous dog and a <br /> vicious dog. <br /> City Attorney Jerry Filla stated that a dangerous dog is defined by state statute. A vicious <br /> dog wonld be defined by tl1e City's ordinance. <br /> Councilmember Holden noted that City staff wants minimal involvement with the public <br /> hearing portion of a dangerous dog case. Does thc proposed language require City staff <br /> to be involved with the hearing process? <br /> City Attorney Jerry Filla stated that the person assigned to the dangerous dog hearing is <br /> appointed by the City Administrator. The City Administrator has the discrction to assign <br /> a staff member or bring someone from the outside to conduct the hearing. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if a dangerous dog is running loose can the City's animal <br /> control officer pick-up the animal. <br /> City Attorney Filla said that the animal control officer does have the authority to pick-up <br /> a dangerous dog that is running loose. <br /> City Attorney Filla asked the City Council if they were comfortable with the proposed <br /> . process and procedure for handling a dangerous dog situation and having the City <br /> Administrator handle the situation in the future without City Council involvement. <br /> Councilmember Pellegrin said that he does not believe that the City Council should be <br /> involved with dangerous dog hearings. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski asked what would happen to a dangerous dog if the owner refuses to <br /> have a microchip inserted into the animal. <br /> City Attorney Filla said that the animal could be destroyed according to Minnesota State <br /> Statute. <br /> Animal Control Officer Rick Ruzicka mentioned that the City of Arden Hills could have <br /> an organization called LEAP handle the City's registration requirements for dangerous <br /> dogs. The City of St. Paul currently uses the LEAP organization to register dangerous <br /> dogs. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski asked if ducks would be included in the City's wild animal definition. <br /> City Attorney Jerry Filla said that ducks would be considered a wild animal and residents <br /> would not be allowed to feed thcm. <br /> e <br />