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5.10 Adopt Resolution #10-01-025 Authorizing the 6th Partial Payment to Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I), Inc. for IP 08-21 Water Tower #3 5.11 Adopt Resolution # 1 0-0 1-026 Adopting the 2010 City of Ramsey Enterprise Fund Operating Budget and Adopt Resolution #10-01-027 Amending the 2009 City of Ramsey Enterprise Fund Budget 5.12 Adopt Resolution #10-01-028 Adopting the 2010 City of Ramsey Economic Development Authority Operating Budget and Adopt Resolution #10-01-029 Amending the 2009 Economic Development Authority Operating Budget 5.13 Consider a Resolution .^...ccepting the Resignation of a Park and Recreation Commission Member 5.14 Approve Contracting with Rapid Electric in the Amount of $9,472.43 for the Upgrades to the Coverage Provided by the Back Up Generator 5.15 Approve Declaring Certain IT Equipment as Excess Inventory and Authorizing Ad for Bids Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Elvig, Dehen, Look, McGlone, and Wise. Voting No: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING There were no Public Hearings. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Request for Conditional Use Permit for a Private Dog Kennel to Maintain Four or More Dogs at 15916 St. Francis Blvd NW; Case of Michael Buckman Management Intern Hendricks reviewed the staff report. . Councilmember McGlone noted he had attended the Planning Commission meeting and there were -four neighbors who had expressed concern and the appropriate changes were made. He indicated the applicant had addressed all of the issues that were brought forward. Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to adopt Resolution #10-01-030 adopting the Findings of Fact #0860 relating to the Applicant's request for a conditional use permit for a private dog kennel for six (6) dogs at 15916 St. Francis Blvd NW. Further discussion: Councilmember Dehen expressed concern about too many animals on the property. He asked if there were provisions if there were dog bites, etc. He asked what the City could do if there were problems. City Attorney Goodrich responded as with any Conditional Use Permit if there were complaints, a public hearing would be held and the Council could revoke the Permit or revise the conditions. He indicated if there were a dangerous dog situation, State Statutes would be followed. Michael Buckman, applicant, 15916 St. Francis Boulevard presented himself for questions. Councilmember Dehen asked if the dogs would be behind the fence at all times. Mr. Buckman responded the dogs would be behind the fence at all times. Councilmember Elvig expressed concern that these large dogs could jump the fence. He indicated in this instance he would not object to the motion because Mr. Buckman was a City Council / January 26, 2010 Page 4 of 10