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CASE REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR ANNUAL PET CLINIC By: Ryan R. Schroeder, City Administrator Background: Each spring, the City of Ramsey holds a pet clinic whereby residents may bring their dogs and cats i~ for rabies shots, ETC. at a reduced rate. In the past the City has requested bids from the Rum River Veterinary Clinic and the AMVET - Elk River Animal Hospital. As of 1993, Ramsey Animal Hospital opened up in the City of Ramsey; therefore, Staff will solicit a bid from them also. It has been suggested the clinic be held on Saturday, May 1, 1993 which is the same day as the EnvirOnmental Expo and the Tree Sale. The only direct cost the City incurs with regard to the pet clinic is the publication cost of advertising for bids which is approximately $36.00. Observation: The following ideas/concerns have come up since the last pet clinic: 1) Should the hours of operation of the clinic be extended? The hours in the past have been 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 2) 3) Lines too long: Should two pet clinics be scheduled with the idea that persons with the last name beginning with A through K come to the first clinic and L through Z come to the second clinic. Would it then be on separate days or just separate times (e.g. morning and afternoon). - OR - maybe it's possible to have more lines administering the shots, etc. Concerns for children: Residents have expressed a concern about the clinic being held at Central Park because of the presence of excess dog feces where children are playing. Staff suggested possibly a "clean-up" person be present during the clinic. 4) Volunteers: Council must determine if City employees working the clinic will be on a slrictly volunteer basis (meaning no pay or compensation) or would it be for straight time meaning if the employee plans to work four hours at the clinic, he/she must take four hours off during the work week or some other way. Council Action: Motion to recommend City Council authorize City Staff to schedule the Pet Clinic for May 1, 1993 from ~a.m. to__ p.m. and - Motion to recommend City Council authorize Staff to proceed with plans for the annual Pet Clinic which would include soliciting bids, advertising, etc. - and - Address all concerns listed above. Reviewed by: City Administrator BC: 01/26/93 Copies also distributed to: Personnel Coordinator Finance Officer