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Ms. Salazar addressed the Council and noted she didnot.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 /> 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 /> 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 going on <br /> through additional training. She indicated Dakota was a German Shepherd. <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 /> 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 /> Council Member Nelson asked if Mr. or Ms. Salazar felt these animals were <br /> yuwuu411) u(1u %l.auua. .via. 3uiata, avavcu bile It.aL 11t 1uil;l ui uic uvga ksNauva vi <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 /> 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 />