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CASE # 5 REVIEW HORSE ORDINANCE By: William Goodrich, City Attorney 1Vlark S. Barlwal~ Community Development Director On February 22, 1989 at a special joint meeting of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission, Commissioner Shumway reviewed in detail the proposed amendment to the Horse Ordinance that was denied by City Council in 1988. At the City Council meeting of March 14, 1989, Council indicated that they were willing to consider revising it's current Horse Ordinance and replacing it with one that is enforceable. Observations: During the joint meeting of February 22, 1989, a number of concerns were stated by the Commissioners and Council present. These included: Commissioner Hetland felt that the manure controls proposed by the saddle club were more specific and should replace those proposed in the draft ordinance. Some concerns were expressed regarding the enforceability of the ordinance. The City Attorney stated that the horse ordinance would be enforced similar to a nuisance ordinance; for which violation is a misdemeanor. City Attorney Goodrich also stated that courts were not set up to impound horses and that a Horseman's Committee as proposed in the draft ordinance could only be an advisory body to the City Council. It was also noted that animal owners are liable for damages caused by their animals and a discussion ensued regarding if current insurance should be something that the City require of horse owners. It was also stated that the Horseman's Committee would be required to maintain minutes pursuant to State Statute for any legally formed entity within the City. Councilmembers DeLuca and Pearson expressed concern with reducing the acreage requirements for keeping horses. The consensus of the Planning and Zoning Commission members present were to make modifications to the proposed horse ordinance before placing it on the City Council agenda for reconsideration. Commissioner Terry Hendriksen will be presenting modifications to the proposed horse ordinance at the April 4, 1989 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Recommendations: Staff recommends that at this time there should be no action by the City Council regarding the proposed horse ordinance until which time the Planning and Zoning Commission for.ds a modified horse ordinance for City Council review. ~ct~ Council Action: Based on discussion. Review Checklist: City Administrator City Attorney City Engineer Community Development Director Chief of Police Finance Officer Planning & Zoning Commission X Other