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-46- Case #9: Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 7, Section 7.13 of the Ramsey City Code Entitled paWnbrokers City Attorney Goodrich stated that during the City Council meeting of January 8, 2002, the 'Council introduced an ordinance that would amend Ramsey City Code, Chapter 7, dealing with licenses; Section 7.13 deals specifically with the licensing of pawnbrokers. The amendment would increase the number of days from 5 to 30 that a pawnshop owner would have to' hold property prior to selling it. This would allow the Police Department more time to receive reports of possible stolen items. There was no opposition from the public at the last meeting when the ordinance was introduced; however, there was discussion relating to pawnshop owners keeping better records. Staff was directed by Council to inform them about record keeping requirements and penalties as outlined in the City Code. Chapter 7.13' of the City Code adopts by reference, Minnesota Statute 325J, which attaches misdemeanor penalties for a violation thereof. Section 7.13.04 of the City Code. mih:~.record keeping requirements as set forth in State-Statutes. Section 7.13.12 specifies-t/5~ grou~s~ fgr suspension and/or revocation of a pawnbroker license. Motion by Councilm~er H..~'ks~n:g,ifeconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to adopt Ordinance #02-01-__-~/m~fi~i'irig Ch~:~ii'~Licensing and Permits, Section 7.13 Pawnbrokers, Para~aph 7. I3.06 ~olding of Psop~ to i~i~.~ase the number of days a pawn shop has to hold items from five to .~0 days. ~i~:°':~ A roll call vote was performed by thdP~cording Secre~ry: Councilmember Hendriksen aye Councilmember Anderson aye Councilmember Kurak aye ~.;~, ,~,-.~_~ ~.¢~ . Councilmember Zimmerman aye Mayor Gamec aye Motion carried. Case #10: Introduce Proposed Ordinance to Amend Regulations Relating to the Keeping of Animals CommunitY Development Director Frolik stated that City staff has been working with the Horse Care Board for the past year to review and update the City's regulations for keeping farm animals and horses. The current farm animal ordinance states that a property owner may have two goats, pigs or cows in any combination, as long as they have 3-20 acres of land and a conditional use permit from the City. Beyond 20 acres, there are no limits on the kinds and numbers of animals they may have (as long as it doesn't become a nuisance). Currently, there are no regulations regarding the keeping of exotic animals such as ostriches. Last .summer, the Horse Care Board recommended that the farm animal ordinance redefine the list of farm arfimals to include cows, mules, donkeys, burros, ponies, goats, pigs, sheep, lamb, turkey, geese, chickens City Council/January 22, 2002 Page 20 of 27 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I; I: I I i I