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Councilmember Strommen stated that it would be very difficult for the City to enforce the breed or size of dogs. She stated that this is a hard thing to say to someone that you can only replace a Chihuahua with a Chihuahua. She stated that the Council decided not to do this type of thing on the last Private Kennel License that was discussed. Mayor Gamec stated that a lot falls on the owner and it is their responsibility to make sure that the dogs are taken care of and not running loose. Community Development Director Miller stated that, in this case, and the previous case, the findings of facts specifically list the types of dogs living on the property.. Councilmember Strommen stated that she thinks it is in the findings of fact, but not the permit. She stated that she would like clarification on what was done at the last meeting with the Private Kennel License and if it was limited to the specific dogs mentioned in the findings of fact. Councilmember Dehen stated that the more dogs you have, the less- control you have. He stated that because they are fenced. in, it gives more safeguards, but if one expires, he does not think it is so prudent to allow people to add more to perpetuate it. Mayor Gamec stated that the permit is for four dogs. Councilmember Look stated that there are four dogs currently, which is illegal without a permit. He stated that the City is trying to control the situation and he thinks the City can put whatever parameters on that they wish. He stated that his question was whether the applicant would be willing to agree to those terms to get this passed. Mayor Gamec asked Councilmember Look to repeat the terms. Councilmember Look stated that he asked if she would be willing to not replace the dog if one of them dies. Ms. Olson stated that she did not think that was fair. Mayor Gamec stated that the permit is for four dogs and it is the owner's responsibility to keep them under control. Councilmember Look stated that this might not be approved, so he asked if the. issue is having four dogs, or for the four dogs she currently has. Ms. Olson stated that she did not want to say that she would not let the children replace a dog if one passed away. She noted that she has agreed to the added expense of the permanent fencing. Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to adopt the resolution adopting the Findings of Fact relating to the applicant's request for a conditional use permit for a private dog kennel for four dogs at 6250 1601 Lane NW. City Council /November 25, 2008 Page 9 of 24