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CC Regular Session 6.3. Meeting Date: 06/ 13/2023 Submitted For: Craig Swalchick, Community Development By: Craig Swalchick, Community Development Information Title: Public Hearing for a Private Kennel License located at 7230 152nd Ave NW. Purpose/Background: A Private Kennel License for the keeping of six dogs is being requested by the property owner of 7230 152nd Ave NW. This request was initiated as a result of a complaint received in July of 2021. In July of 2021, police received the first anonymous complaint about too many dogs located on the property and that those dogs would run up and down the fence barking at passers. Subsequently, in October of 2022, the police received an anonymous complaint about a barking dog. Upon inspection, the Community Service Officer noted several other code violations and forwarded the case to the Community Development Department. After receiving the case, the Community Development Department has been working with the property owners to bring the property into compliance. As part of the compliance, the property owners are required to obtain a Private Kennel License. They also must remove or correct the remaining nuisance code violations. In May, there was a third complaint to the police department regarding a dog being at large. On June 7th, an inspection was conducted of the property to verify that the property is suitable for multiple animals. During this inspection, Code Enforcement staff met with the property owner and went over the expectations of animal safety and welfare. During the inspection, the animals behaved pleasantly. The home appeared to be clean and overall orderly. There appeared to be plenty of food, water, and kenneling for the pets. The exterior of the home still had existing code violations such as junk vehicles. The homeowners provided a plan to correct those violations with the removal of one junk car, new plates and tabs on two other vehicles and picking up some smaller items. Conditions outside for the pets were acceptable, however, with six animals, staff would ask for assurances that pet waste will not accumulate in the yard. The fence does have some minor damage and should be brought into repair to ensure that the dogs will not get out. Staff discussed options that could potentially work to ensure there was no risk of dogs at large. The property owners were agreeable to making the corrections as finances allow. Notification: Provided notification through mailings 350 feet from property identified, placed notification in Anoka County Union Herald. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: Request Code compliance by September 1, 2023. Funding Source: Normal Staff Time Recommendation: