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impoundment cost. Any animal which is not claimed by the owner or sold may be `-� euthanized and buried at the direction of the pound master. Section 9-2.9. POUND The City Council may designate as the pound or animal shelter, a suitable kennel or other animal facility, either within or outside the City limits of the City of Pequot Lakes. Section 9-2.10. DESTRUCTION OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS 1. The Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall have the authority to order the euthanasia of a dangerous dog as hereinafter provided. A dog is considered potentially dangerous, pursuant to the definitions set forth in Minnesota Statutes §347.50, as amended. 2. The Chief of Police or his/her designee, after having been advised of the existence of a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog, shall proceed as follows: A. Notify the owner, by registered mail that the dog appears to be dangerous or potentially dangerous as defined herein and the factual basis for such determination. Said notice shall also apprise the owner of the dog that he/she may request a hearing before the City Council by notifying the City Clerk within ten (10) days after �. the receipt of the notice. B. If the owner does not request a hearing within ten (10) days after receipt of the said notice, then the Chief of Police or his/her designee shall immediately take possession of the dangerous dog and euthanize same. C. If the owner of the dog requests a hearing as to the dangerous nature of his/her dog, then the City Clerk shall place the matter before the City Council at its next regular meeting. The owner may present evidence in opposition to the designation of his/her dog as dangerous or potentially dangerous. The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall present evidence to the City Council that supports his determination that the dog is dangerous or potentially dangerous. Following the hearing, the City Council shall make a determination of facts and issue an order as to whether such dog is properly characterized as dangerous or potentially dangerous. If the City Council determines that the dog is dangerous, then it shall order the owner to deliver said dog to the Chief of Police or his/her designee for the purpose of euthanizing said dog, unless the owner provides an alternative proposal, acceptable to the City Council, which may include the permanent removal of the animal from the � Pequot Lakes city limits. Page4of8