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7.06: Update on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 10: Animals <br />Planning Technician McCann gave an update on the animal ordinance and reviewed the Staff <br />report. He presented an updated ordinance for the Council's review along with alternatives. <br />Councilmember Howell referenced language that states the animals allowed by the ordinance must <br />be listed in the ordinance or the animal is not allowed. She gave the example of a goldfish. <br />City Attorney Knaak replied yes, there are two different kinds of ordinances. One ordinance <br />enumerates items and anything not enumerated is prohibited. The other type is more general and <br />this ordinance is one that enumerates items. <br />Councilmember Howell questioned the regulation of rabbits, finding it is an odd requirement and <br />noting that bison, which are dangerous, are treated like a cow, roosters have more requirements <br />than either. She suggested a few Councilmembers review the language with Staff and simplify it, <br />similar to the City of Oak Grove ordinance, which she felt was more readable. She felt the Council <br />didn't need more public input but, rather, Staff who will put the time in to work through it. She <br />expressed concern about the public's reaction as stated. <br />Councilmember Heineman commented that initially he was against the idea of having a small <br />committee on the City Council but this is a complex issue that is taking up a lot of time so he is in <br />support of a committee. <br />Councilmember Musgrove also expressed support. She questioned if other changes to City code <br />had surveys and questionnaires sent to residents, which she felt was odd. She would like to see <br />some simplification and liked the examples used by the cities of Oak Grove and Nowthen. She <br />would like to see fewer items enumerated and a committee would be a better option. She <br />questioned the lack of a limiting requirement on cats in the code. <br />Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed this. <br />Councilmember Musgrove questioned if there is a Department of Public Health statutes regarding <br />cats. <br />Mayor Kuzma agreed with Councilmember Howell that this is a complex issue that could warrant <br />a committee. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented there is some work to be done on this. The issue needed <br />is a defining factor of what is allowed on the property versus in the house. He supported putting <br />together a committee, and referenced the resident that requested ducks and is waiting for the <br />Council's decision. <br />Mayor Kuzma asked Councilmember Howell if she would like to take the lead on the committee. <br />Councilmember Howell confirmed this. <br />City Council / November 9, 2021 <br />Page 23 of 26 <br />