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John Edstrom, 8702 171st Avenue, Ramsey, stated that recently the Council had_/~0me discussions regarding the keeping of livestock animals and he had an idea he wanted to present;::.:'. He stated that the City has an ordinance on keeping of dogs limiting the amoun:c~}gf dogs a homeowner can have without a conditional use permit so he felt that if a property owner has a certain number of horses they should be required to apply for a conditional use permit?'as well. Any horse owner should have to pay an annual fee to the City just like a dgg owner has t6 pay to license their dog. The fee should be used to help make sure the proper ~ntenance is ta~ing. place for horses. City officials should also do an annual check of the property to verify many horses are being kept on the property, see what facilities are aC. ai'lable, make sure animal waste is maintained property, making sure hay storage is done ii.nside,_iand verifying that all animals have their proper vaccinations. . ;..: Mayor Gamec requested that staff refer the issue to theHOrse Care Board' Alena Hunter, 14628 Helium Street, Ramsey, thanked City staff and~ the Council for being visionaries and providing a large group of people to tour some'o~the mixed use sites in Chicago. She expressed that the trip was a wonderful experience to see what can~ be done to bring services and tax base into the City of Ramsey. David Elvik, 17201 Tungsten Street NW, Ramsey; .also thanked City staff and the Council for the opportunity to visit Chicago. He felt the trip'was a great benefit to'see how other cities are developing similar sites. He stated that they received a lot ofir~formation that can assist the City in the process. He understands that there are several' hurdles to overcome before they can move forward. For four years through hundred hours of deliberation the Council has failed to come up with a common goal and because of the he prOposed that the ~ssue of the town center be removed from the Comprehensive Plan and let it move forward on its own merits. Mr. Elvik also suggested letting the voters vote on the Comprehensi~ve. Plan during the special election since the Council cannot make a decision Julie Horn, 60'3t 145th Lane NW,~Ramsey, Stat¢'d. that she was surprised to read the article in the Anoka Union regarding the Chicago trip including the cost of $8,500. She stated that there have been many people_ who have applied to be involved with the City, and expressed concern that thet:e was no option for people to ask to be included in the trip or give input about the trip. She stated that she would like to see a. "wrap up" of the trip. Ms. Horn stated that the City needs to communicate better with residents rather than simply saying 40 people could go on the trip. She inquired as to Whom chose the' 40 people. Mark Barrett, '5221 155,h Lane NW, Ramsey, stated that he wanted to make some comment regarding Case #2. Mayor Gamec replied that the Council would take comments from citizens during the discussion of the case. -54- Ci~ Council/August 28, 2001 Page 4 of 35