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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 19, 2007 Page 5 Klausing moved, Ihlan seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10568 entitled, "A Resolution Establishing a Procedure for Advisory Ethics Opinions," with amend- ments to Attachment A as indicated in the previous motion. Roll Call Ayes: Roe: Pust; Kough; Ihlan; and Klausing. Nays: None. b. Enact an Ordinance Amending Title Five, Chapter 501 of the City Code en- couraging Sterilization of Domestic Animals and Compliance with the City`s Licensing Requirements (Former Consent Item 8.e) Councilmember Ihlan referenced the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) model animal ordinance and memos supporting that model, regarding providing notice to owners of impounded animals; and sought to have that included in the proposed ordinance, to ensure due process. Councilmember Ihlan further addressed provisions for confining animals. in heat, as previously requested by Carol Kough; and questioned why that language had been removed from the proposed ordinance, and only referenced that no animals should be allowed to run at-large. Mayor Klausing opined that the extra language seemed redundant; however, de- ferred to Councilmember Pust, who had worked extensively on this proposed or- dinance revision. Councilmember Pust opined that the language had been revised that no animal should be allowed to run at-large, whether in heat or not; however, agreed to rein- state the language. lhlan moved, Kough seconded, amendment to the ordinance, and publication summary as applicable to include language in Section 501.10 (Impounding) to now read: "Any dog of cat found running at large or without valid tags displayed, off the owner's premises, may be seized and may be impounded. All animals found to be a nuisance under Section 501.03 may be impounded. Any police officer may impound any dog or other animal found unlicensed or any animal found running at large and shall give notice of the impounding to the owner of such dog or other animals, if known. In case the owner is unknown, the ofr'icer shall post notice at City {Hall} Affise that if the dog or other ani- mal is not claimed within the time specified in this subdivision, it will be sold or otherwise disposed of.] All animals impounded shall be kept with hu- mane treatment and sufficient food and water for their comfort for at least five (5) regular business days, [as defined in Minnesota Statute, Section 35.71, Subd. 3], unless the animal is a dangerous animal as defined under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 347.50 to 347.54, in which case it shall be kept for seven days, and ex- cept if the animal is acruelly-treated animal under Minnesota Statutes, Section 343.235, in which case it shall be kept for ten (10) days, unless sooner reclaimed by the owner or returned to the owner. (Ord. 1078, 6-25-90)."