4.7. SR 01-06-2020 EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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Mayor and City Council 4.7
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
ConsentJanuary 6, 2020 Tina Allard, City Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Resolution for Summary Publication of Animal Cal Portner, City Administrator
Ordnance Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt,by motion, a resolution for summary publication of Chapter 10 relating to animal regulations.
Background/Discussion
At the December 17 meeting, Council passed an ordinance to repeal and replace animal regulations. The
ordinance is seven pages and would be costly to publish in the legal section of the paper.
Financial Impact
Summary publication of the ordinance will save on publication costs.
Attachments
■ Resolution
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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution 20-
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Notice of Summary Publication
of Ordinance #19-25 An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10 Relating
to Animals of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, City Code.
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2019, the Elk River City Council adopted Ordinance 19-25
repealing and replacing Chapter 10 of the Elk River Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the changes eliminated pet licensing, eliminated discrepancies within the chapter,
matched definitions of kennel and animals to zoning code,includes more animals then dogs and
cats, eliminated cat kennels, created a quantifiable measurement for noisy animals, established
rules for pet waste cleanup,incorporates state law regarding dangerous dogs, and created criteria
for assisting animals left in motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person at
the office of the Elk River City Clerk, 13065 Orono Parkway, during regular business hours; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council,by at least four-fifths vote,
authorizes the publication of the title and summary of Ordinance19-25.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof-
and
the following against: ,whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
The following members were present:
and
the following absent:
Passed and adopted this 61h day of January 2020.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City NATUREJ