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<br />Ms. Salazar addressed the Council and noted she did not feel her dog was a potentially <br />dangerous dog. She indicated Dakota has had his shots since the time of the incident <br />and that he was still a puppy at the time, being only eight months old. Ms. Salazar <br />added that she would be constructing a fence to the rear of her back yard for the <br />protection and safety of children in the neighborhood. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson asked where the fence would be placed. Ms. Salazar stated <br />she lives on a corner lot. She noted all sides of the rear lot would be fenced with a six- <br />foot cedar fence. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson asked about the dog's obedience school. Ms. Salazar stated <br />Dakota graduated an eight-week obedience school program and will be gomg on <br />through additional training. She indicated Dakota was a German Shepherd. <br /> <br />Barry Brainard, Captain of Revoir Street Neighborhood Watch, noted he was present <br />with the police report and the definition of a potentially dangerous dog. Mr. Brainard <br />read through the potentially dangerous dog ordinance under State Statutes. He <br />indicated the police report of May 25,2000, stated the definition of Dakota qualifies as <br />a potentially dangerous dog because he was pursuing the children in the area. Mr. <br />Brainard stated that he does not feel these dogs need to be disposed of, but indicated <br />the children in the area need to be protected. He stated the neighbors are looking for <br />an enclosure of the yard to protect the nearby children. Mr. Brainard explained <br />neighbors in the area are willing to assist in placing a fence around the back yard. <br /> <br />Mr. Salazar stated he understands there are a great number of children in the area and <br />asks that the children respect his pet as well. He indicated the need for a fence and <br />stated he had no problem placing this in his backyard for the protection of neighboring <br />children and his animals. <br /> <br />Coum.:l1 IVlt:mot:r l"elson askeu l[ Ivir. or Ms. Salazar felt {neSe animals wen; <br />potentially dangerous. Ms. Salazar stated she felt neither of the dogs (Nakita or <br />Dakota) were dangerous, but that they were puppies. Mr. Salazar noted the training <br />they were receiving at this time has calmed both pets. <br /> <br />Mr. Salazar indicated that he feels his neighbors are alienating him because he has not <br />heard of any of these concerns from the neighbors first hand, but instead, have heard <br />from the police. He indicated his pets are no longer left in a temporary kennel for <br />great lengths of time. Mr. Salazar noted the dogs are only let out one at a time to <br />relieve themselves and then are brought back into the home. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber asked if Dakota has been neutered. Ms. Salazar noted he had not <br />been and stated he would be neutered as soon as the vet allows. <br /> <br />Chief Heckman reviewed the State Statute in regards to potentially dangerous. He <br />stated that Council needs to address this issue due to the fact that the animals may <br />become a liability to the City if they harm residents and/or pedestrians. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson questioned the police report from May 25, 2000, and asked <br />the officer to explain if the pet was quarantined for 10 days. Ms. Salazar stated <br />Dakota was quarantined for 10 days at her home where he was observed at all times. <br />2 <br />