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. Council Member Nelson asked Mr. Brainard if he would be comfortable with a kennel in the backyard that met City specifications. Mr. Brainard noted he would be comfortable with this. Mayor Wilharber asked why the fencing has not been completed. Ms. Salazar stated this was due to financing and the fact contractors have not returned their telephone calls for estimates. Molly Nelson, 1864 Revoir Street, noted the child that got bit came to her house following the incident. She indicated the Salazar's have taken excellent care of the animals since the incident. She explained she felt the six-foot fence would be adequate for the protection of the children in the neighborhood. Mayor Wilharber asked when the fence would be completed. Mr. Salazar stated he is hoping to have this completed by the end of the month along with a sprinkler system and sod. Officer Parks indicated if the dogs are diggers, they might dig their way under the fence. He indicated he does not want the neighborhood to have a false sense of security if a fence is put up. Officer Parks stated the obedience training might assist in dealing with the dogs in the home but not while outside of the home. Motion by Council Member Nelson. seconded by Council Member Sweeney to close the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. APPEARANCES/AWARDS 2001 tete des Lacs CelebratIOn - Ray DeVIlle Ray De Vine reviewed that a telephone poll was conducted and found that the carnival was important for the year 2001 Fete des Lacs Celebration. He stated the committee members felt the carnival was a huge success and noted that if the canival's continued appearance was council's intention, arrangements needed to be made as soon as possible. Mr. DeVine reported that the current Fete des Lacs Celebration dates conflict with neighboring celebrations and carnival promoters schedules and wanted to ascertain if Council would consider modifying the dates of the Celebration. Mr. DeVine stated the committee formed for the year 2000 Celebration was set for one year informally. He indicated the structure would be more formal for the year 2001 Celebration. Mr. De Vine invited all residents interested in attending the next committee meeting on August 17, 2000, to wrap up the year 2000 ties and begin working on the Celebration plans for 2001. Mayor Wilharber questioned the weekend the celebration would be proposed to move to. Mr. DeVine indicated he was uncertain of the dates, and stated it would be determined greatly by the carnival dates available. Council Member Nelson questioned why a decision was needed so soon for next year. Mr. DeVine noted the carnival operators are booked for next year already and stated if 4