Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/03/2011

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CC Work Session Meeting Date: 05/03/2011 By: Jo Thieling, Administrative Services Title: Review Dangerous Dog Ordinance and Signage with Regard to Dog Park Background: As Council is aware, staff compiles a list of topics to be discussed at the future work sessions. The topics are derived from input from Council, Annual Strategic Planning Sessions, residents, staff, etc. One of the future topics carried over from 2010 from the 2010 Strategic Goals was to review the Dangerous Dog Ordinance and the signage with regard to the Dog Park. Section 10 -52 and Section 10 -64 of the City's Code deals with Dangerous Dogs. This section, adopted in 1988, references and complies with State Statutes 347.50.; however, we are allowed to be more restrictive. Excerpts of this portion of Code are attached to this Topic Report. There has been one dog attack reported at the Dog Park since its opening in the spring 2008. With regard to signage, the sign in the park states that dogs must be removed form the dog park at the first sign of aggression and that violators will be subject to removal from the park and suspension of park privileges. Attached to this Report is a copy of the sign. Observations: Police Chief Way feels the State guidelines are very strict and he is comfortable with the way Dangerous Dog issues are handled. Therefore, staff has not drafted any language for change in the Dangerous Dog ordinance. If Council feels the need for tighter restrictions, staff will craft language to that effect and bring it forward to a subsequent work session. Recommendation: Direct staff with regard to any possible changes to the Dangerous Dog Ordinance. Funding Source: N/A Council Action: Based upon discussion, direct staff with regard to any possible changes to the Dangerous Dog Ordinance. City Code - Dangerous Dog Sign in Dog Park Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Heidi Nelson Heidi Nelson 04/21/2011 12:52 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 04/21/2011 04:33 PM Form Started By: Jo Thieling Started On: 04/20/2011 Final Approval Date: 04/21/2011 2. 4.