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however, as a result of the announcement several communities began to re-examine their animal control efforts. He stated that the joint powers arrangement with other Anoka County Communities would be very expensive for the first ten years even though we would be building up an equity for the future. It is also a long way to drive for our future CSO's and citizens, being on the east side of Blaine. The two options stemming from private contractors are unacceptable. In one case the contractor did not supply further information after several requests and in the other, Ms. Kadlec, the location (Corcoran) is too far away. Chief Auspos recommended using the City of Anoka. He explained that Anoka does not have the same hours of coverage, however, once Ramsey is "on board" they would be extending those hours. He feels the fee ($50.00 for impoundment for the first pick up and $100.00 for the second impoundment in 12 months plus boarding costs) is too high. He's afraid that people will not even be able to afford to pick their dog up from the pound if the fee is so high. He suggested reducing the fee to reflect the actual cost of pick up and transportation. Upon inquiry, Chief Auspos answered that the City is on a month to month contract basis with the Humane Society now and they require a 30-day cancellation period. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve, in concept, contracting with the City of Anoka for animal control services and to direct staff to finalize a contract and procedure with Anoka for approval by the City Council. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Cich and Hardin. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Mayor Gilbertson to instruct City Attorney Goodrich to redraft the ordinance dealing with fines with regard to dogs to reflect actual cost as opposed to charging such a large fee. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Cich and Hardin. Voting No: None. Further discussion: Councilmember Hardin asked Chief Auspos what percentage of animals picked up by the City are licensed to which Chief Auspos replied very few. Councilmember Hardin inquired if it would be possible to require veterinarians to refuse to give vaccinations to unlicensed animals. Chief Auspos stated that if the dog is not licensed, it also does not have proof of rabies vaccinations and that might be a good approach. Consensus of the Council was that this issue should be discussed at a subsequent meeting. Case ~7: Adopt Ordinance Adopting the Minnesota State Building Code City Engineer Steve Jankowski stated it has been the City's past policy to adopt the Minnesota State Building Code. In the summer of 1990, the Minnesota State Building Code was amended, therefore the City must likewise amend its ordinance to achieve compliance with its past policy. this ordinance was introduced at the Council's January 8, 1991 meeting and it is being presented n~for formal adoption. He stated that he knows of nothing controversial with this particular ordinance change. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Cich to adopt Ordinance #91-1 adopting the Minnesota State Building Code. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Beyer, Cich, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. City Council/January 22, 1991 Page 9 of 14