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shots they need and take care of them until they find good homes. This is something his <br /> son and daughter wanted to do and he is doing it for them. <br /> Chairman Pederson stated Mr. Babinski plans to hire a Veterinarian and have a manager <br /> for the facility. Mr. Babinski is not a professional shelter manager but he is hiring those <br /> people. The question now seems to be barking of the dogs. The buildings are insulated <br /> and there are ordinances for noise. Enforcement is included in the City Code. <br /> Ms. Brown asked Mr. Babinski if the shelter would also be an impound facility for <br /> animals. Mayor Adams stated it could save the City money if it were an impound <br /> facility. <br /> Mr. Hallan asked for clarification of ownership; the application states the Foundation is <br /> the owner although the applicant mentioned the bank owns it. Mr. Marohn stated the <br /> application should have stated the applicant is the option holder. Mr. Babinski stated <br /> everything for the sale is complete except for the soil report. <br /> Mr. Hallan asked if the Planning Commission should put a reasonable limit on the <br /> number of dogs. If this becomes successful they could come back and ask for it to be <br /> expanded. Mr. Marohn stated the City should be respectful of the fact that the applicant <br /> doesn't want to keep coming back to tweak things; we could set a reasonable threshold <br /> such as having an onsite visit rather than coming back for a Conditional Use Permit <br /> again. It could be set at 100 or 200 dogs. <br /> Mr. Hallan asked if there will be manufacturing in the south building as part of the <br /> assembling of balconies. Mr. Babinski stated there would not. <br /> Ms. Brown stated she has numerous questions. There are guidelines available for Mr. <br /> Babinski to use. If this is going to be an impound facility, it will need to be licensed. If <br /> not,they don't need a license from the State. As a City,we want this to be successful. <br /> Mr. Babinski stated that if the animals are sick,they will be euthanized. Ms. Brown <br /> further stated this would not be defined as a no-kill shelter then. <br /> Ms. Brown then asked what his plans were for body disposal. There are many things that <br /> need to be defined before we go down the road to do this. The application states the <br /> shelter will have a Vet on duty to care for the animals and emergency services. Mr. <br /> Babinski stated the Vet is only for the animals picked up,not emergency. The local Vets <br /> don't have to worry. <br /> Ms. Brown displayed a copy of the Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, <br /> as prepared by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. Mr. Babinski stated he had tried <br /> to obtain that type of information and was not able. Ms. Brown suggested that he follow <br /> the guidelines spelled out in that document. She would like to see more of a business <br /> model. This is not just a kennel; animals are going to be living there and she wants to be <br /> sure the animals are being taken care of. Mr. Babinski stated the animals are going to be <br /> taken care of. <br /> Minutes 3 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> February 17,2011 <br />