1997-02-25 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 25, 1997 Page 6 Council Business. continued Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Williams, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTIONS APPROVING SP-197 AND PL-231. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Kelley presented the revisions to the animal control ordinance. At the first reading of the ordinance, Council directed staff to further clarify the notification process which involves the citizen notify the animal owner whose dog/cat has been running at large before the City issues a citation. Council felt that some individuals may feel uncomfortable in confronting their neighbor. Because of this, the wording was changed to: "or someone acting on their behalf." The following changes were also made: definition of "restrained" was developed to clarify what control a dog/cat owner must have over their pets on the unfenced property; the eight-foot leash restriction for dogs/cats in public places was deleted; and animal must be effectively chained or leased was added. Williams thanked staff for making those changes to the ordinance. Motion by Williams, seconded by Samuelson, to HOLD AND WAIVE THE SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF THE CITY CODE. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Williams explained that for the last three years, the City received several peddler license requests for individuals doing business for Edward Jones, Inc. He takes issue with a solicitation approach which knocks on doors to solicit the sale of financial instruments and provide literature for office locations. He does not believe the applicants have any intention in opening an office in New Brighton. Samuelson asked if this is the applicant's first request. Kelley explained that the previous applicant has now moved to Forest Lake; and the staff recommendation does not note the "selling of investments door to door." Motion by Williams, seconded by Larson, to DENY A PEDDLER'S LICENSE TO TODD JACOBSON, DOING BUSINESS FOR EDWARD JONES. INC. No Vote Taken. Fulton said the denial of the application may present legal concerns. Williams stated that if the applicant attended the next meeting and presented a signed office lease, he would change his motion. LeFevere explained that one problem with the ordinance is there are no standards for denial unless the applicant demonstrates immoral character. He senses the concern that the applicant is not accurately representing the business nature, and suggested the license be granted on the condition that a signed office lease is submitted. Council Business Well and Pump house at Belair School Report 97-050 Resolution 97-015 Animal Control Ordinance Report 97-051 Ordinance 628 Peddler's License Edward Jones Report 97-043