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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 30,2017 Page 10 Christine Coughlin, MN State Director, The Humane Society of the U.S., Minneapolis, MN Ms. Coughlin offered the Society's support for the ordinance as drafted and commended the City Council in addressing the source of the problem in a mean- ingful way. Ms. Coughlin also offered to provide additional information; express- ing her confidence that this served as the best solution for multiple communities across the country that were also considering such an ordinance versus simply a "band aid" approach. Ms. Coughlin stated that their organization had proof that the humane model works, with major retailers, with the exception of one, already having switched to this model. City Council Deliberation Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of moving forward, recognizing the considerable comment to-date from Roseville residents seeking such action. Giv- en the discussion on the draft ordinance to-date, and revisions made along the way, Councilmember Willmus stated his support for those changes, taking into account City Attorney Gaughan's recommendation to clean-up the preamble of this draft in accordance with tonight's discussion. Councilmember Willmus ques- tioned if there was consensus regarding the length of time for keeping records. Councilmember McGehee sought comment from City Attorney Gaughan regard- ing State Statute 325.F.9 as brought up during public comment tonight specific to consumer protections. While not having a coy of the Statute before him, based on his recollection of the statute, City Attorney Gaughan responded that the chapter references neglect of animals and more generally the treatment of animals, and wasn't specifically fo- cused toward retail establishments, while it may reference conditions at breeding locations. Without objection, Mayor Roe asked City Attorney Gaughan to provide more de- tail in a response when this item next comes before the City Council. McGehee moved, Willmus seconded, revising language on page 3, line 110 of the draft ordinance, that "Certificate of Source" records be retained for 180 days. Councilmember Willmus also advised that he was going to suggest the original, non-amended language from the Humane Society specific to dogs, stating that he had no issue with cats and their boarding. Mayor Roe noted that if dogs are not kept overnight, language would cover pup- pies as well for clarity. Mayor Roe asked if the intent of the makers of the motion was to revise language as brought forward in the two separate paragraphs related to including dogs and cats as defined in this ordinance as well asanimal rescue or- ganizations. r