2011-10-24 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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Councilmember Moser questioned if there was an ordinance regarding water line replacements. Planning Director Tim Tietjens informed Council that Ordinance 2005 -759 -A addresses existing water lines. Councilmember Kaminski commented approving this request would not be fair to other business owners who were funding their own water lines. Mayor Rigby added a City policy is not in place to provide assistance with water line upgrades. Councilmember Zemanek moved to deny this request for waterline improvements. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Moser, Kaminski, Mosteit and Engelken Nays: Councilmembers Leonard and Martin (g) Discussion or other action regarding confinement of animals/ chaining of dogs — Councilmembers Zemanek, Kaminski and Moser Councilmember Zemanek requested Police Chief Ken Adcox to comment on confinement of animals/ chaining of dogs. Chief Adcox advised the City currently allows tethering of animals as long as it is done humanely. Councilmember Zemanek questioned whether the City can currently do anything if an animal is chained twenty -four hours a day, seven days a week. Chief Adcox responded it is perfectly legal as long as state law standards are met. Chief Adcox advised Council could restrict, or completely prohibit, the tethering of animals. Animal Control Officer Clarence Anderson commented he personally did not like tethering of animals or the use of small cages. Mayor Rigby asked if Council directed staff to bring back an ordinance addressing and prohibiting tethering, would it be enforceable. Chief Adcox advised yes; and staff would bring back an ordinance addressing tethering, also providing certain exceptions, for Council's consideration. Councilmember Moser moved to direct staff to bring back an ordinance banning tethering. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Zemanek, Moser, Kaminski, Mosteit, Leonard, Martin and Engelken Nays: None 9. COMMMITTEE REPORTS (a) Receive Report of Fiscal Affairs Committee — Councilmember Engelken presented a short report. 10. STAFF REPORTS (a) Receive Drainage Report — Julian Garza provided a Drainage Report. Councilmember Engelken commented he was concerned with the qualifications of the Consulting Engineer for Klotz and Associates performing an analysis on the Brookglen detention pond due to previous reports provided to the Drainage and Flooding Committee. Page 6 of 8 October 24, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes