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J�� <br /> ������ <br /> �.�5�-- <br /> PUBLIC HEARING—ORDINANCE AMENDMENT <br /> Application: Ordinance Amendment regarding Definitions <br /> Applicant: City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Agenda Item: 4 (a) <br /> Background Information: In March the Planning Commission discussed <br /> Animal Husbandry regarding a miniature horse. The Planning Commission <br /> directed Staff to hold a Public Hearing to amend the ordinance to include <br /> miniature horses and goats. The meeting Minutes are included here. <br /> "NEW BUSINESS: � <br /> a. Glen Wilmes,Animal Husbandry— Discussion <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. Mr. Wilmes was present and informed <br /> the Planning Commission they have been downsizing the animals; two of the <br /> pygmy goats have been removed. Mr. Wilmes further stated a miniature horse is <br /> approximately i/3 the size of a regular horse weighing a maximum of 300 lbs. <br /> Mr. Burslie stated the Planning Commission needs to make a decision how to <br /> classify the miniature horse. Planning Commission Member Norton stated he <br /> couldn't find any information from other communities in Minnesota, but was <br /> able to find some information from out of state. Some indicate 2 miniature <br /> horses equal one regular horse while others state 4 miniature horses equal one <br /> regular horse. A miniature horse could be 1/a, i/3, or 1/2 the size of a regular <br /> horse. <br /> Chair Hallan stated this should be added to the ordinance and defined. <br /> Planning Commission Member Birch asked if pygmy goats are smaller than a <br /> regular goat. Mr.Wilmes stated they are the size of a sheep. <br /> Discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that a <br /> miniature horse is i/a of a large horse. .25 times 1.4 Animal Units for a horse <br /> equals .35 Animal Units for a miniature horse. (.25 X 1.4 = •35�imal Units) <br /> Staff was directed to send Mr. Wilmes a letter indicating a miniature horse is <br /> classified as .g5 Animal Units. <br /> Chair Hallan directed Staff to hold a Public Hearing to amend the Ordinance to <br /> include miniature horses. <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4�a) <br /> July ig,2oi8 <br />