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MAY -06 -99 05:08 FM P. <br /> SECTION 10.10 ANIMAL LICENSING AND REGULATION IS HEREBY <br /> AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: <br /> Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to: <br /> 1. Prescribe animal licensing procedures, to enact regulations governing <br /> potentially dangerous dogs and other animals, and animal and dog enclosures; to <br /> prescribe City animal shelter procedures; to provide for animal enforcement procedures; <br /> and to prohibit certain acts that are cruel to animals; <br /> 2. Control the spread of rabies in the community and to protect the general public <br /> from animals that pose a risk of rabies infection; <br /> 3. Prevent cruelty to ani:nals. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 343.01 <br /> animal control officers and licensed peace officers may coordinate their efforts with the <br /> state federation of county and district societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals; <br /> 4. Prevent unreasonable disturbances of the peace and quiet caused by noise from <br /> dogs or other animals; <br /> 5. Prevent animals from running loose at large in the City. The City Council <br /> finds that animals unattended and at -large can endanger the health, safety, and welfare of <br /> the general public. <br /> Subd. 2. Findings of the City Council. The City Council of Lexington makes the <br /> following findings of fact regarding the need to regulate and license dogs and animals: <br /> 1. The regulation of dogs and other animals is found by the City Council to be <br /> necessary in order to protect the health and safety of the community. Unrestrained andlor <br /> unlicensed dogs and other animals can expose human beings and animals to danger; can <br /> cause damage to public and private property; can create or exacerbate the existing <br /> overpopulation of animals; can disrupt the quiet enjoyment of residential areas and parks; <br /> and can expose human beings and other animals to unsanitary and unhealthy conditions; <br /> 2. The improper impoundment or enclosure of dogs or animals can constitute a <br /> public health nuisance. Nuisances can be created by site, odor, noise, and sanitation <br /> problems associated with improper dog and animal enclosures and impound facilities. <br /> 3, The regulation of potentially dangerous dogs or other animals is deemed <br /> necessary by the City in light of the threat such dogs and other animals pose to the safety <br /> of human beings and animals in the community. Dogs or other animals deemed to be <br /> -125 - <br /> Amended Section 10.10 Ord. 97-02 11-6-97 <br /> Publication: Quad 11 -18.97 <br />