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this and is not legally binding on any other city or charter school. He noted that it just states that the Council supports giving Ramsey kids preference. Motion failed. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Look and Dehen. Voting No: Mayor Gamec and Councilmembers Jeffrey, Olson and Strommen. Abstaining: Councilmember Elvig. Donna Heinrich, 14Sth Avenue, stated that she has been a teacher at PACT for 9 years. She stated that she wanted to say that even when things come up like this, that are contentious, she feels it is important to have this debate. She agrees that there are good people on both sides. She stated that she has not worked for a finer staff or administrator than she has at PACT and took offense to some comments made by Councilmember Look. Mayor Gamec stated that he wanted to stop her comments because he didn't want this to turn into a debate about people. Councilmember Look stated that he did not think he made comments insulting the staff, but thinks the discussion has gotten out of hand. He stated that he doesn't want people thinking that he is cutting down the PACT school. Mayor Gamec reiterated that the City isn't involved in the lawsuit. Case #4: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Private Dog Kennel to Maintain Four or More Dogs on a Parcel; Case of Lynette and David Randall Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated that City Code restricts the number of dogs owned on a parcel to three and for residents to have more they need a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for private kennel. She stated that the occupants at 7960 - 171 st Lane have five house dogs and are trying to comply with City Code. She stated that the property is 2.27 acres. She stated that there was a public hearing held at the Planning Commission and there was one neighbor that said there have been times when the dogs have gotten off the property. She stated that the Planning Commission did recommend approval with the stipulation that when the dogs are outside they are physically contained at all times either by using a leash or fencing. She displayed a photo of the Randall's back yard where they have installed temporary fencing. Mayor Gamec stated that he has had calls on this issue and the main concern was maintenance and control. Ms. Randall stated that when she walks them they are always on a leash and of her five dogs, before the Planning Commission meeting, two of her dogs were never out unless they were tied up. She stated that the one dog she did let be uncontained she let out in back yard. She stated that they were puppies when she got them and there is a learning curve. City Council / September 23, 2008 Page 14 of 21