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or declared to be a public premises to which other dogs have access is deemed a public nuisance. Any animal which damages plantings or structures or deposits fecal matter on private property, after the person owning or harboring the animal has been notified of such acts as herein provided, is declared to be a nuisance. Subd. 2. Enforcement. Any person aggrieved by an animal nuisance may make a written complaint to the Police Department, stating the acts complained of, the name and address of the person o\vning the animal, and the name and address of the person making the complaint. The Police Department will then promptly notifY the person owning the animal of the complaint and order the animal nuisance to be abated within a reasonable period of time. If the animal nuisance is not abated within the time period given, a charge may be made against its owner or keeper under the provisions of this Code. 1210.02 Keeping of Certain Animals. No person may keep swine, cattle, horses, goats, or more than two dogs or fowl, within the City nearer than 500 feet to any human habitation or platted land, without approval of the Council. The Council may, before approving or denying any request for approval, request a report from the Health Officer concerning the effect on public health. 1210.03 Interference with City Personnel. No person may in any manner molest, hinder or interfere with any person employed by the City to capture and impound dogs or other animals while the person is within the course and scope of employment. Section 1215 - DUTCH ELM AND OTHER TREE DISEASES 1215.01 Declaration ofPolicv. The Council has determined that: (a) the health of various trees within the City is threatened by a variety of diseases; (b) elm trees are threatened by a disease kno'wTl as Dutch elm disease; ( c) oak trees are threatened by a disease known as oak wilt; (d) a substantial loss of elm trees, oak trees and other trees would significantly depreciate the value of property within the City and impair the safety, order, general welfare and convenience of the public; and (e) the Council should attempt to control and prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease, oak wilt, and other diseases which might affect trees in the City. This Section is adopted for that purpose. 1215.02 Regulations Adopted by Reference. Sections 1505.0010 through 1505.0380 of the Minnesota Rules, Shade Tree Disease Program, as amended, are adopted by reference and made a part of this Section, except as otherwise provided in this Section. A copy of the rules is on file in the Clerk's office. 1215.03 Duties of Manager. The Manager is responsible for conducting a program for the control of diseases which might reasonably become a threat to trees within the City. The Manager may act upon recommendation of private specialists and consultants and the State of Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture. The Manager may also act as coordinator between the Commissioner of Agriculture and the Council with respect to any specific programs placed in operation or recommended by the Commissioner of Agriculture. 12-6