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. . e Mr. Nicholson commented that the exclusion of potentially dangerous dogs. from these areas is not practical because Animal Control officers would have.a difficult time distinguishing potentially dangerous dogs from other.dogs"by sight. Mr. Gleason said that potentially dangerous dogs are supposeij to have an identification collar and tag and noted that the number of potentially dangerous dogs that are catalogued is small. Mr. Boles expressed his appreciation for the speed with which this issue was dealt. Responding to a question from Mr~ Boles, Mr. Post said that all dogs are required to be licensed. Mr. Boles asked whether the ordinance deals with waste materials left by the dogs. In response, Hr. Gleason said that regardless of the leash policy, it ;s unlawful under the code for an owner to allow any dog, except seeing eye dogs, to deposit solid waste matter on any improved property except that of the dog owner. This would be spelled out in the park rules. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. Cathy lacki, 4830 Garnet Street, identified herself as an Animal Welfare Officer, and offered her support fo~ the dog-off-leash proposal. She said that similar, programs have worked in other areas:because responsible dog owners use the parks. She urged the council to approve this plan. Mike Campbell, 3970 West 1st Avenue, spoke as an Animal Regulation Manager for lane County, in favor of the proposal. He emphasized that dogs which e have been identified as potentially dangerous must be restricted from these parks and all dogs which use the park must be licensed. In addition, the City should consider fencing the parks and requiring that all dogs that use the park be neutered. Susan Jerde, 2081 Monroe Street, spoke in favor of the proposal. She sup- . ported Hr. Campbell's suggestion for requirinq dogs who use the park to be neutered. She said that she is a responsible dog owner and would use the park in a responsible manner. She asked that another area in west Eugene be designated for a dog-off-leash area and suggested either an area east of Albertson's or an area south of the Fairgrounds. There being no additional requests to speak, the hearing was closed. CB 4323--An ordinance concerning dogs at large; amending Sec- tions 4.330 and 4.425 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring and emergency Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 5, 1991 Page 5