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LAW OFFICES OF Burke and }Hawkins SUITE 10? 299 COON RAPIDS BOULEVARD JOHN M. BURKE COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA 55433 WILLIAM G. HAWKINS PHONE (6121 7844998 THOMAS M. FITZPATRICK July 31, 1985 Debra Gonsior, Clerk Centerville City Hall 1694 Sorel Street Centerville, MN 55038 Re: Animal Ordinance Dear Debbie: I have had a chance to review the proposed animal ordinance and offer the following comments: Under Section 1 there is a subsection which is entitled ORDINANCE TO. I don't understand the heading and believe that this should be removed as well as Subdivision 1.15 which should be placed in another section of the ordinance. Section 1 for intent should include Subdivisions 1.21, 1.22, and 1.23. Subdivision 1.15 and Subdivision 1.10 really are substantive provisions and should not fall within the intent section which merely is a general policy statement of the purpose of the ordinance. I believe that I would put Sections 1.10 and 1.15 under Section 3 defined as Nuisances. Under Section 2, it is not clear to me what is the intent of this Section 2.5. It appears that a parcel of land is defined as any contiguous property that has a size of at least two and one -half acres with a dwelling located on it. I don't understand what difference it makes whether it is under one title or more than one title. The present language would mean that all property whether under one title or more would be considered a parcel of land. Under Section 4, Penalties for Noncompliance, I would merely make that read that "shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor as defined by state law." I don't believe there is any need to talk about imprisonment or the fine since that may change over the years and we want to have our ordinance reflect the current penalty for violation.