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City Council Study Session — 03/21/05 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 16 <br />for a local law that replicated a state law; exemptions; lack of <br />enforcement available under the City's current law; <br />administrative implementation and identification of steps in local <br />legislation as proposed; provocation circumstances; proof and or <br />evidence in any case; factual and evidentiary questions; collars <br />that do not exceed two pounds or with sharpened studs; adequate <br />enclosures; and revocation of existing ordinance. <br />Police Chief Sletner recommended approval of the proposed <br />ordinance amendment to provide officers with better guidelines <br />in enforcing the code. <br />Mayor Klausing called for public comment at this time. <br />Mary Beth Hess, 1907 Shady Beach Avenue <br />Ms. Hess reviewed her e-mail that had previously been provided <br />to the City Council related to a vicious animal incident she had <br />experienced. Ms. Hess expressed concern that the animal in <br />question was still allowed to be kept at the home in her area; and <br />questioned what recourse she had to prevent another attack. <br />Carol Kough, 2931 Asbury Street <br />Ms. Kough referenced several state statutes (§347.52 and <br />347.50) related to dangerous dog restraint requirements and <br />proper enclosures. Ms. Kough spoke of the need to designate <br />and further define police and/or service dogs; and who would <br />make a determination regarding them and their nature. <br />Council consensus was that proposed ordinance language <br />includes appointment of an independent hearing officer, with no <br />further suggestions for staff prior to presentation of the proposed <br />ordinance as a future City Council action item. <br />8. Disposing of Retired City Vehicles and Equipment <br />At the former request of Councilmember Kough, and direction <br />by the City Council, Finance Director Chris Miller provided an <br />update on a previous Council inquiry regarding the manner in <br />which the City disposes of surplus or retired vehicles and <br />equipment; and provided an overview of the City's current <br />practices. <br />Disposing of <br />Retired City <br />Vehicles and <br />Equipment <br />