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CASE # 9 <br /> <br /> REVIEW HORSE ORDINANCE <br />Mark S. Banw~ Cornmunlty Development Director <br /> Presentation B~ Terry Hendriksen <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />On February 22, 1989 at a special joint meeting of the City Council, Planning and Zoning <br />Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission, Commissioner Shumway reviewed in <br />detail the proposed amendment to the Horse Ordinance that was denied by City Council in 1988. At <br />the City Council meeting of A~[arch 14, 1989, City Council directed staff to provide further <br />information regarding amendments to the current Horse Ordinance to be presented at the 1March <br />28, 1989 Council meeting. <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />During the joint meeting of February 22, 1989, a number of concerns were stated by the <br />Commissioners and Council present. These included: Commissioner Hetland felt that the <br />manure controls proposed by the saddle club were more specific and should replace those proposed <br />in the draft ordinance. Some concerns were expressed regarding the enforceability of the <br />ordinance. The City Attorney stated that the horse ordinance would be enforced similar to a <br />nuisance ordinance; for which violation is a misdemeanor. City Attorney Goodrich also stated <br />that courts were not set up to impound horses and that a Horseman's Committee as proposed in the <br />draft ordinance could only be an advisory body to the City Council. It was also noted that animal <br />owners are liable for damages caused by their animals and a discussion ensued regarding if <br />current insurance should be something that the City require of horse owners. It was also stated that <br />the Horseman's Committee would be required to ma~,ntain minutes pursuant to State Statute for <br />any legally formed entity within the City. Councilmembers DeLuca and Pearson expressed <br />concern with reducing the acreage requirements for keeping horses. The consensus of the <br />Planning and Zoning Commission members present were to make modifications to the proposed <br />horse ordinance before placing it on the City Council agenda for reconsideration. On April 4, 1989, <br />the Planning and Zoning Commission directed Commissioner Terry Hendriksen to make a <br />presentation to City Council. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Based on discussion. <br /> <br />,..,~,,~, of Police <br /> <br />?]anning ~: Zoning Commission <br />Cky Council <br /> <br /> <br />