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shots they need and take care of them until they find good homes. This is something his son and daughter wanted to do and he is doing it for them. Chairman Pederson stated Mr. Babinski plans to hire a Veterinarian and have a manager for the facility. Mr. Babinski is not a professional shelter manager but he is hiring those people. The question now seems to be barking of the dogs. The buildings are insulated and there are ordinances for noise. Enforcement is included in the City Code. Ms. Brown asked Mr. Babinski if the shelter would also be an impound facility for animals. Mayor Adams stated it could save the City money if it were an impound facility. Mr. Hallan asked for clarification of ownership; the appliclaiio risiAtes the Foundation is the owner although the applicant mentioned the bank ymis it. Mi"'Marohn stated the " application should have stated the applicant is the A Polder. MiBabinski stated.", everything for the sale is complete except for th it report. Mr. Hallan asked if the Planning Commission s ut onable limit l,bh the number of dogs. If this becomes successful they co e bl ' ck and ask for it to be expanded. Mr. Marohn stated the City should be respe f the fact that the applicant doesn't want to keep coming back to tieak things; we c t a reasonable threshold such as having an onsite visit rather than"0'63" back for a Mortal Use Permit again. It could be set at 100 or 200 dogs.';, Mr. Hallan asked if manufactuAii g in the south building as part of the assembling of balc Mr. inski stated there would not. Ms. Brown stated she h tions,.,,There are guidelines available for Mr. Babinski tous0,.,,-,JftWs is g to be d facility, it will need to be licensed. If not,they,d6n't need,Alicense the State. As a City,we want this to be successful. AVhat4orme da as a Ci m s-is-"6-11il-shelters Mr. Babinski stated that if the am mals,are sick,they:' I bee ized. Ms. Brown further stated this would not be defined as`ino-kill shelter"then. Ms. Brown then asked what his plans were for body disposal. There are many things that need to be defined Afore we go down the road to do this. The application states the shelter will have a Vdt on duty to care for the animals and emergency services. Mr. Babinski stated the Vet is only for the animals picked up,not emergency. The local Vets don't have to worry. Ms. Brown displayed a copy of the Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, as prepared by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. Mr. Babinski stated he had tried to obtain that type of information and was not able. Ms. Brown suggested that he follow the guidelines spelled out in that document. She would like to see more of a business model. This is not just a kennel; animals are going to be living there and she wants to be Minutes 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission February 17, 2011