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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 18, 2017 Page 18 Discussion ensued regarding the City of Shoreview's practice with these types of pets; typical licensing intended to deal with strays, neutering, return to owners and how that related to these types of animals; whether vaccinations were required and what types they would be; and whether enforcement and the regulatory nature would be too burdensome for staff considering the probable small number of this type of animal and depending on the type of licensing scheme based on practicali- ties (simple or more complex as indicated). Mayor Roe noted that he had not considered Councilmember Etten's suggested acreage requirement versus indoor pet requirements; and opined that the probable purpose of the city's general nuisance code against keeping farm or non-domestic animals may now allow for some exceptions in this case. Mayor Roe noted that this draft ordinance prepared by him was intended as a starting point; and opined that if the intent was to create an exception for farm animals, he would want that clearly defined. Mayor Roe stated that he would also want input from owners of those animals as well as input from those with knowledge on the subject and their assistance in crafting the language. Mayor Roe stated that he was willing to look at the exception to prohibition if there was a process to better understand the is- sues and how to address them in city code language. If they were allowed in the city's nuisance code, Mayor Roe stated that he would want a separate licensing section addressing them and referenced here accordingly. Councilmember Etten clarified that any exception allowing these animals should be for their consideration as family pets on lots no smaller than '/2 acre to ensure sufficient space for them. However, Councilmember Etten stated that he wasn't interested in turning back the clock by allowing full-sized goats or pig sty's. Mayor Roe noted that there was no requirement of any certain acreage for dogs or cats. Councilmember Willmus noted there were valid concerns with potential swine diseases transferable to humans and vaccinations required. If the desire of the City Council was to look at this further, Councilmember Willmus opined that he would not want to proceed absent input from folks on all sides of the issue to de- termine if and how it might work for Roseville. Councilmember McGehee agreed with the statements of Councilmembers Etten and Willmus, stated that she was very lukewarm about the issue but if there was a strong feeling from the community, she was willing to review and consider it. Absent that interest, Councilmember McGehee stated that she would leave the current code as is. Mayor Roe noted that current language prohibited them; and observed that there appeared to be three council members willing to look at the current language with a community-involved process.