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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 11, 1997 Page 8 Council Business. continued Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 419, the rules and responsibilities of the CSC include authority over the control and supervision of employment promotion, discharges, and suspension of police officers. Appointment to the CSC does necessitate background skills in human resources. To provide flexibility in making Statutory appointments to the CSC, amendments to the municipal code are recommended. The amendments would allow Council to select CSC members from interested and qualified individuals beyond the PSC membership. At least one member of the CSC shall continue to corne from the PSC to ensure communication between the two bodies. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to WAIVE THE READING, GIVE A FIRST AND SECOND READING, ADOPT, AND ORDER PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEW BRIGHTON CITY CODE, ORDINANCE 610, SECTION 2.130, MUNICIPAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Police Chief Kelley presented revisions to the Animal Control Ordinance. In response to a citizen complaint about particular dog related issues, Council directed the PSC to review the incident and make recommendations for any changes to the ordinance. A definition of "restrained" was developed to clarify what control a dog/cat owner must have over their pets on their unfenced property, Section 6.1. The eight-foot leash restriction for dogs/cats in public places was deleted. Animals must be effectively chained or leashed, Section 6-16A and 6-45A. The enforcement process for dogs/cats at large was modified to require citizens to notify animal owners that their dog/cat has been running at large before the City will issue a citation, unless the enforcement officer observes the animal at large, Section 6-16B and 6-45B. PSC recommends the changes. Benke verified that the ordinance will apply to both dogs and cats. Williams noted concern of the requirement that citizens notify the animal owner before a citation is issued. He feels that the elderly, at-risk individuals, or other persons may be reluctant to confront the animal owner with this problem. He suggested the following modifications to Section 6-16B and 6-45B: "or, show a cause to the City why such a notification was not prudent in their mind." Samuelson supports Williams' comments. Kelley stated that language modifications can be made to reflect those concerns. Benke agrees there should be avenues for individuals who do not wish to confront their neighbors. He suggested the City Attorney provide modifications to the ordinance. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Williams, to HOLD AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ANIMALS AND FOWL, OF THE CITY CODE; AND DIRECT STAFF TO MODIFY LANGUAGE IN SECTIONS 6-16B AND 6-4SB, AND BRING BACK MODIFICATIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. City Manager Matthew Fulton presented the 1997/98 Labor Agreement with MN Teamsters, Local No. 320, Police Department Sergeants. Council Business Commission Ordinance Amendment Ordinance 626 Report 97-034 Animal Control Ordinance Report 97-036 Sergeants Labor Agreement Report 97-037 Resolution 97-012