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-236- roaming area' and increasing the acreage requirement for additional horses on a parcel from ½ acre to 1 full acre. The July 18, 2001 response of the Horse Care Board was that they reviewed the concerns of the Council as they relate to the proposed ordinance, and their recommendation stands as presented on June 12. Subsequently, Councilmembers Hendriksen and Kurak volunteered to meet with the Horse Care Board to review the proposed ordinance amendments in detail. They met on October 17 and the Horse Care Board took the comments under advisement. On December 5, the Horse Care Board met to review the suggestions of Councilmember Hendriksen in various scenarios. As a result, the Horse Care Board modified the proposed ordinance amendments to reflect a compromise of their original draft and Councilmember Hendriksen's suggestions, l~n summary, the number of animal units proposed to be allowed on 10 and 15 acre parcels was increased. A copy of the current city code regulations for farm animals, horses and barns is enclosed. A copy of each of the proposed ordinance amendments (Horses dated 4/2/01, Barns dated 4/2/01, and Farm Animals dated 12.5.01) are also enclosed. Recommendation: The Horse Care Board is recommending that the City Council introduce and adopt the ordinances as proposed. Council Action: Motion to introduce Ordinance #02- to amend Sections5.09.01 (Keeping of Certain Animals, Livestock and Poultry), 6.09.04 (Barns and Stables), and 5.09.05 (Horses). Review checklist: Community Development Assistant City Attorney CC: 01/22/01 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I