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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes August 23, 2006 IX. ANNOUNCEMENTSroPDA TES Mayor Capra requested Item 6 be heard at this time. 6. Potentially Dangerous Dog - 1742 Oiibway Drive ("Bandit") Mayor Capra stated Mr. Roloff was in attendance to discuss his dog, Bandit. She indicated he was moving soon and would not be in attendance at the September Council meeting. Mr. John Roloff, 1742 Ojibway Drive, stated his dog is an Lapsa Apsa, which is a watch dog. He stated he was on vacation in California and his caretaker took the dog home and had it on a leash in the house. He stated a young child was in the house and was told to stay away from the dog, but the child tried to kiss the dog and the dog bit him. He noted the dog had an ear infection at the time. He stated the dog was not vicious. He stated the other incident occurred outside of his mailbox when he fell down and could not get up. He stated the dog was tied to his wheelchair. He indicated some neighbors tried to help him up and the dog responded. He noted the dog did not bite anyone. He stated the other incident was at his job when his dog was also tied to his wheelchair and there was a small child there who was sitting and got bit. He stated he has just lost his wife and thanked the City who had come to his house many times to help his wife. He stated City emergency personnel had also responded to when he needed help and the dog never bothered them. He stated he kept his dog on a leash and he muzzles the dog when necessary. He stated when a child was in his house, the dog is put in the bedroom. He stated he did not have the dog at this time and a friend was taking care of the dog. He stated the dog took care of him and was his protector and his "eyes". He stated he could not ask for a more loving dog. He indicated the dog slept on his bed facing the door and if someone came to the door, or ifthere was noise in the house, the dog was down. Mayor Capra asked where the dog is presently located. Mr. Roloff responded the dog was being taken care of at a townhome in Blaine by an 86 year old man. He stated his friend was dying, liked Bandit, and he hoped the dog gave his friend a reason to live. He stated he could bring Bandit up to the office doors when he gets his dog license and everyone likes him. Mayor Capra thanked Mr. Rolofffor his comments. She stated they needed to speak with the attorney and see what they could do with the dog. She stated if they needed more information from him, they would have staff contact him. Mr. Roloff noted he was legally blind and the dog was a god send to him. IV. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES 1. August 9.2006 City Council Work Session Minutes Page 2 of8 3