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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 18, 2017 Page 16 existence living in refugee camps on the edge of a jungle and needing to find food. Therefore, Councilmember Etten noted the need to consider the educational aspect as one component to such an ordinance. Public Comment Christine Coughlin, MN State Director The Humane Society of the United States, 2615—3411 Avenue S, Minneapolis,MN Ms. Coughlin offered the Society's broad support in Roseville's adoption of an ordinance and suggested aligning it with the City of Richfield model and offered to serve as a resource with their staff and database to help in training to deal with specific species and situations. Scott Slocumb,White Bear Lake Resident Mr. Slocumb provided his personal experience with his pet dog being killed by a body-gripping trap and the resulting trauma for his family. Mr. Slocumb suggest- ed that the city consider the subsequent White Bear Lake ordinance as another model providing a workable solution; as well as that adopted by the City of St. Paul as another example, including their website's wildlife management page. Ann Olsen,Animal Folks Ms. Olsen offered their organization's support of the city's efforts in considering this type of ordinance; agreeing with the previous two speakers. Ms. Olsen also offered their organization as a resource to the city in developing appropriate ordi- nance language. Without objection, Mayor Roe noted that the council directed staff to bring back a draft ordinance, similar to that prepared for the deer feeding ordinance; and en- couraged residents to contact staff or the City Council with their ideas before the draft came back to the City Council for consideration. d. Discussion Regarding the Possible Removal of Restrictions on Certain Non- Domestic Animals within the City of Roseville As detailed in the RCA, Building Official Dave Englund noted previous City Council discussion of proposed nuisance code amendments and their direction to staff for further research on possible allowance of certain non-domestic animals, currently not allowed in City Code, Chapter 407 other than those commonly called poultry or bees. In addressing emails received related to chickens or geese and those residents in attendance to address those issues tonight, Mr. Englund ad- vised that staff was not prepared to speak to those issues tonight nor were they part of his presentation based on previous direction as received from the City Council. As outlined in Attachment A and suggested possible changes to Chapter 407.02, Mr. Englund noted that considerable staff time was involved in researching lan- guage (e.g. vaccination requirements) and consultations with the State Veterinari- an; and sought City Council direction on how to proceed.