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<br />collaboration from Community Service Officers, who previously participated in Council <br />discussions on the topic. <br /> <br />City Planner Martin stated that only minor changes were made since the ordinance’s initial <br />introduction. These included technical corrections identified by the City Attorney and her paralegal <br />to improve clarity, readability, and consistency. Additional updates were made to references to <br />Minnesota statutes to ensure alignment with current state law and to reduce the need for future <br />code revisions when statute numbering changes. He noted that another key revision was made at <br />the City Council's request: updating the animal units table to match the version previously <br />presented. This table clarifies how different animals are counted and regulated under the code. <br /> <br />City Planner Martin concluded by presenting the recommended action shown on the agenda and <br />stated that he was available to answer any questions from the Council. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Stewart, to adopt Ordinance #26- <br />02, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10 for Animal Regulations. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Councilmember Buscher aye <br />Councilmember Riley aye <br />Councilmember Stewart aye <br />Councilmember Olson aye <br />Councilmember Specht aye <br />Councilmember Peters aye <br />Mayor Heineman aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br />7.06: Adopt Ordinance #26-01, Amending Section 30-5, Nuisances <br /> <br />Police Chief Bluml presented the second reading of an ordinance related to commercial vehicle <br />braking. He stated that the only changes since the previous Council review were the addition of <br />language to the purpose and background sections, incorporating statistics discussed with Council <br />at the prior meeting. <br /> <br />Police Chief Bluml reiterated that the recommended ordinance change would allow the City to <br />install signage along Highway 47 to reduce noise and impacts from commercial truck traffic in <br />nearby residential areas. He concluded by stating that he was available to answer any questions <br />from the Council. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Peters, to adopt Ordinance #26- <br />01, Amending Section 30-5. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />City Council /February 10, 2026 <br />Page 19 of 20 <br /> <br />