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-., e fJ tKJJ 4j29j6~ I regular meeting of the Common Council on April 28, 1969. Motion carried. This item was acted on at the meeting of April 28. See Item 1, Page 133. b. Non-conforming Uses - Mrs. Hayward said she had received many calls from people owning property with non-conforming uses, concerning letters received from the planning office. Mr. Mortier explained that the new zoning ordinance sets cer~a~n cri teria on non-conforming uses to establish status with regard to an amortization"..,... period. The Planning Commission has initiated action to start public hearings. The action- taken will depend on the hearing. The Planning Commission may take action to legalize the use by conditional use permit. c. Dog Control Ordinance - Dr. Purdy. has received a number of phone calls on the Dog Control Ordinance and has invited two constituents to speak. e Mrs. Da~e Peterson, 2423 Pioneer Pike, was concerned about the amount of the impound- ing fee, and the fact that' no warnings will be issued. Most dogs are children's pets, and accustomed to running with the children. It is very difficult to say at what point a dog is running at large. Mrs. Peterson also felt written warnings should be issued, and that, after two complaints, the owner could be taken to court. I Mrs. Howard Skjei, 860 Pioneer Court, agreed that the impounding fee was too high. She did not think laws should be enacted which would only be enforced in certain sections of the city. Mrs. Hayward sympathized with the ladies, but explained that peopl~ who have complaints about animals also have to be listened to, and all complaints must be given attention. Mayor Anderson said the Council recognized problems involved in enforcement,. but explained that the ordinance has been designed to eliminate particular nuisances when they; occur. The ordinance is not directed at khe child with a dog. Mrs. Hayward said dogs should be on leashes when outdoors and that children can be trained to keep their dogs on leash when 'they take them o.ut. Mr. Anderson explained that the Council can modify the ordinance if it appears injustices have occurred. A person always has the right to appeal to a court of law. Mrs. Beal thanked the ladies for appearing, and explained that many persons had com- plained, but none had appeared before this time. I Mrs. Peterson asked that the ordinance be amended to require written complaints before a dog could be picked up. The Manager explained that, as now written, the ordinance does not require a complaint, and any dog off owners property not on a leash is in violation and can be picked up. A police patrolman has the authority to issue a citation to the owner of a dog if he knows who the owner is, without having to pick the dog up. The owner would be brought into municipal court and would have to answer to the citation. Complaints are not necessarily from anneighbor, but could be from the dog control or police. officer. e Mrs. Skjei asked that the Humane Society send writte.n notice .to a family before a dog is put away. Mrs. Hayward explained that the Council feeling was that a famiJY who really cared about a dog would call the Humane Society as soon as p dog was missing. This was the main reason for posting notices at the Humane Socie.ty, rather than at City Hall. The Manager said there has been considerable newspaper publicity concerning this law, and there will undoubtedly have to be more. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to receive and place on file Items lb and lc of the Committee report. Motion carried. d. Rev:okable Permit, L. R. Jarrard - The Manager presented a request from Mr. L. R. Ja.rrard to build a retaining wall on city right of way at 3190 West 18th Avenue. The staff recommends approval. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the Council grant a revokable permit to Mr. Jarrard, subject to removal at the City's request. I ,,"-,- The Manager suggested that an ordinance be drafted to allow the staff to make decisions on matters of this kind instead of coming to the Council with them. The Council concurred. Mrs,. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that Item ld of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. e e. City Employes Health Program - Mr. Mills has distributed copies of specifications as they were sent to various insurance companies.. Low bidder was Washington National, and staff recommended they be designa.ted as..carrier for the city plan. Mr. Mills would like to start meeting with employe groups as s.oon as possible: In answer' to a ques.tion from Mrs~ Beal, Mr. Mills said the city will assume the cost 4/29/69 - 7 I ~