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<br />Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Swalchick read the letter form Jim Kuns, 7261 152nd Avenue <br />NW, and shared that he wished to voice their objection to granting a private kennel license for this <br />property on the concern with the dogs barking. <br /> <br />Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Swalchick stated that there have only been three calls for <br />service over the last three years at this property and only one complaint had to do with barking. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell asked if there was an appetite to move up the timeline for getting the fence <br />taken care of. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to close the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Howell, Musgrove, Olson, Riley, <br />Specht, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />The public hearing was closed at 8:27 p.m. <br /> <br />Council Business <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell asked if there was an appetite to move up the fencing timeline from <br />September 1. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff shared that the applicant expressed that they would get this done as <br />soon as they can. He shared his concern that if they do decide that an 8-foot privacy fence is the <br />right option for them they likely will not be able to get a contractor until late August at this point. <br />He said he is okay with the September 1 date. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove suggested an August 1 to check in with the applicants regarding the <br />status of the fence. She stated that part of the complaint was with the dogs running loose and she <br />did not want this to become a car hazard. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma agreed. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht stated that there does not seem to be an issue with the dogs escaping <br />through the fence and it was more of a one time concern with the dog getting loose. He noted that <br />the applicants have a willingness and a desire to get this done. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove mentioned that the letter received from June references a loose dog. <br />She stated that she does not know what has been done with the fences since then. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma added that he believes the dogs are kept on a chain. <br /> <br />Mr. Bennewitz stated that the troublesome dog is now kept on a chain if it is outside. <br /> <br />City Council / June 13, 2023 <br />Page 11 of 19 <br /> <br /> <br />