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COMMUNITY <br /> INSTITUTE <br /> NEW Busnwss <br /> Agenda Item:8(a) <br /> Background Information: In May, 2010 while discussing a Potential <br /> Violation/Enforcement Action regarding a noise complaint, the Planning Commission <br /> directed Staff to bring back for discussion purposes the definition of Animal Husbandry. <br /> The City Code defines Animal Husbandry as "The care or breeding of domestic animals <br /> such as cattle, hogs, sheep, horses,poultry, dogs (more than two) or cats (more than <br /> three)for the occupants of a property." <br /> Some Planning Commission members questioned whether two dogs were enough. <br /> A committee comprised of City employees and the Mayor met to discuss changes to <br /> Chapter 9 of the City Code which addresses Licensing and Regulating the Keeping of <br /> Dogs. That committee also felt that two dogs per household may not be enough. They <br /> also briefly discussed what should happen when households have more than two dogs. <br /> One suggestion was to "grandfather" them and get them licensed and to not replace <br /> them. That information was included in the Mayor's column in the Echo. <br /> The City Clerk is proposing amendments to Chapter 9 which would include the number <br /> of dogs allowed per owner or household. Before she proceeds with those amendments, <br /> the Planning Commission should discuss whether or not they feel there should be <br /> changes to the definition of Animal Husbandry. <br /> Planning Commission Direction: Should the Planning Commission wish to proceed <br /> with amending the definition of Animal Husbandry the Planning Commission should <br /> direct Staff to prepare draft ordinance language and to hold a public hearing at an <br /> upcoming Planning Commission meeting. <br /> 4 <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 8(a)-1 <br /> August 19,2010 <br />