HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011-106 Resolution Granting Private Kennel License to Hanna Buckley 1822 Morgan RdMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2011-106
RESOLUTION GRANTING A PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSE TO
HANNA BUCKLEY AT 1822 MORGAN ROAD
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Hanna Buckley (the "Applicant") owns certain property located at 1822
Morgan Road (the "Property") in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 9.6 acres in area and City regulations require
City Council review in order obtain a private kennel license for keeping more than five dogs on a
property eight acres in size or larger; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested a private kennel license in order to keep eight
dogs on the Property; and
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2011, following notice required by City regulations, the
City Council reviewed the requested private kennel license and heard from the Applicants and
other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, provided the Applicant abides by
certain terms and conditions, allowing up to six dogs to be kept on the Property will not endanger
the health, safety, or welfare of the public or of the animals; nor will it create a public nuisance
nor fundamentally alter the residential character of the property.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the city council of the City of Medina,
Minnesota that a private kennel license is hereby granted subject to the following terms and
conditions:
1) The number of dogs on the property shall not exceed six.
2) The Property shall be kept in a sanitary condition and the Applicant shall pick up all
animal waste at least one time per week.
3) No selling of puppies, boarding for fees, or other commercial activities related to the dogs
shall occur on the Property.
4) If the City Council determines that it is appropriate upon review of this license as
described in condition 11 below, the Applicant shall be required to construct a privacy
fence along the north property line. Such fence shall be located in areas where dogs are
allowed on the Property adjacent to residential improvements on the neighboring
property as shown on a site plan approved by staff.
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5) The Applicant shall ensure that all visitation related to the fostering of dogs takes place
off -site.
6) The Applicant shall ensure that sustained barking does not occur which the Police
determine may impact neighboring properties.
7) Dogs shall not be allowed outside between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless
accompanied by a person.
8) The Applicant shall ensure that dogs are not allowed to run at -large. The Applicant shall
maintain fencing sufficient to ensure the dogs are contained on the Property.
9) The Applicant shall consent to inspection of the Property by the City at any reasonable
time in order to review compliance with the terms and conditions contained herein and
other relevant regulations related to the keeping of animals.
10) This license shall be valid only for the Applicant named and only on the Property
identified. At such time that the Applicant does not reside at the Property, the license
shall become null and void.
11) The license shall be reviewed by the City Council in one year, or sooner if additional
complaints related to the keeping of dogs on the Property are submitted via the Medina
Police Department, at which time the Council may revoke the license or add additional
terms and conditions to the license.
12) This license may be revoked if the City Council determines that the Applicant is in
violation of the aforementioned conditions or otherwise determines that the operation of
the private kennel constitutes a public nuisance.
Dated: December 20, 2011.
ATTEST:
By:
Scott T. Johnson, City Administrator -Clerk
By:
T. M. Crosby, Jr., Ma=fir
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Siitari
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Crosby, Martinson, Siitari, Weir
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Pederson)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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