HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC - November 21, 20231685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. - ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
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TO: Mayor & Council Members
FROM: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Supplemental Agenda Items for November 21, 2023 City Council Meeting
DATE: November 21. 2023
The City Council is requested to receive the following supplemental information.
Conset Items
Add -On Item. Approve 2024 Animal Impound Facility Agreement (Supplemental) -Administration
Discussion Items
Item #19. Public Hearing/Private Kennel License/17900 Uplander Street NW (Supplemental) -
Administration
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. - ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 - (763) 756-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 - WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO: Mayor and City Council
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approve 2024 Animal Impound Facility Agreement
DATE: November 21, 2023
INTRODUCTION
Attached is the proposed animal impound facility agreement for 2024 with the Animal
Human Society.
DISCUSSION
The proposed agreement has been reviewed by Administration.
ACTION REQUIRED
The City Council is requested to approve the animal impound facility agreement for the
period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Harmer
Deputy City Clerk
Attach: 2024 Agreement with the Animal Humane Society
Animal Humane Society
and
City of Andover
Letter of Understanding for Impound Housing Services
2024
Animal Humane Society (AHS) agrees to provide the following services:
a. Housing for stray or abandoned animals that are lawfully retrieved by your
municipality's community service officer (CSO) or animal control officer (ACO), or for
stray animals that are brought into the shelter by a citizen and verbal permission is
given by your agency via phone for intake. Housing includes kennel space, daily
cleaning, food and water.
b. AHS is unable to house wildlife or farm animals.
i. Exceptions can be made for chickens with prior approval of the site manager at
AHS.
c. Herd management vaccination following our standard vaccination protocols, as well as
medically necessary and/or emergency care for sick or injured animals impounded
during regular business hours.
d. Euthanasia services as deemed necessary by an AHS veterinarian. These services may
be provided at the end of the legally required holding period or in the case of a medical
situation that requires immediate euthanasia.
e. Adoption services as deemed appropriate by AHS veterinary staff. The animals will be
evaluated for these services at the end of the legally required holding period.
f. Euthanasia services and body disposal as deemed appropriate by AHS veterinary staff.
The animals will be evaluated for these services at the end of the legally required
holding period.
g. Provide animal rabies quarantine or diagnostic service for stray felines or canines that
have bitten a person.
h. Hold animal for the legally required stray holding period: 5 days in MN, 4 Days in WI
if a live release, 7 days in Wl if euthanized or until reclaimed by owner within this
holding period.
i. AHS will follow internal policy and best practice for unclaimed animals. City of
Andover may request and view AHS policies at any time.
2. AHS expectations:
a. AHS is not responsible for sick or injured animals that are left after hours. Outside
treatment must be sought for these animals by the animal control officer or community
service officer prior to leaving the animals at the AHS facility when veterinary staff
members are not on duty.
b. Animal Control Officer or Community Service Officer must reach out to their
designated AHS contact for guidance prior to any seized animal being brought to AHS
that is not stray or abandoned. Ability to house animals that are not stray or abandoned
is not guaranteed through this contract.
c. AHS has the sole authority for the disposition of all animals that have not been
reclaimed upon the expiration of the legally designated holding period.
d. AHS will not accept feral cats seized under municipal authority by your municipality's
CSO or ACO.
e. AHS is not responsible for collecting any fees from an owner for a municipality.
City of Andover agrees to:
a. Adhere to the drop off procedure set forth by AHS including animal housing at the
shelter and paperwork. Drop off procedures and paperwork training for community
service or animal control officers will be provided.
b. Adhere to state laws and local ordinances that apply to the handling of stray or
abandoned animals and the seizure and return of animals to their owners.
c. Direct citizens where to take stray animals when not receiving permission for
impoundment at AHS.
d. Seek care for injured or sick animals prior to drop off in the event that it is after hours
and/or AHS veterinary staff is not on duty.
c. Pay the designated fees for each animal cared for from your municipality.
i. AHS will charge a standard hold fee for stray and abandoned animals of $225
per canine or feline and a $51 fee per "othee' domestic animals (rabbits, guinea
pigs, birds etc.) not reclaimed by its owner.
ii. AHS will charge an additional fee of $630 for stray and abandoned animals with
a legally mandated hold or quarantine that is not a 5 -day stray hold.
1 . This fee covers up to 10 days of care and will usually be associated with
a rabies quarantine after a bite.
2. Holds lasting longer than 10 days will be charged a fee of $63 per day.
3. This fee will be charged to the municipality independent of who claims
the animal.
iii. Animals that are deemed dangerous or potentially dangerous or animals that
require multiple runs to house safely will have an added surcharge of $75 per
day.
iv. AHS will charge a $26 administrative/processing fee to the municipality for
each animal reclaimed by its owner in place of the standard fee. In these
instances, AHS will charge the owner the additional reclaim fees.
v. AHS will charge a $75 DOA (administrative/processing/cremation) fee for
disposal of any cadavers brought to an AHS facility by a representative of the
municipality.
f. Adhere to AHS policy and best practice for unclaimed animals. City of Andover may
request and view AHS policies at any time.
g. Adhere to building access rules and ensure that the service access door is closed and
locked after use in an after-hours drop off.
h. Ensure that the municipality's CSO/ACO uses his/her discretion in the field as to
whether or not to impound an animal. AHS is not responsible for those decisions.
i. Be available to members of your community to resolve their concerns related to the
actions of your ACO/CSO officers and your municipality's procedures, policies and
requirements.
4. Administration
a. AHS will bill the municipality at the end of each quarter on a fiscal calendar year.
Billing will be mailed in the first month following the end of the quarter. Payment is
expected within 30 days of receipt of billing.
b. AHS will assign a contact person who should be contacted in the event of any problems,
concerns or to receive feedback regarding the program.
c. Any billing disputes must be raised within 10 days of receipt of billing.
d. The AHS agrees to maintain all data received from City of Andover in the same
manner as City of Andover as required under the Minnesota Government Data
Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13.
e. hisurance Requirements.
i. Liability. AHS agrees to maintain commercial general liability insurance in a
minimum amount of $ 1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 annual aggregate.
The policy shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, products -
completed operations, personal injury, advertising injury, and contractually
assumed liability. Upon request City of Andover shall be named as an
additional insured.
ii. Automobile Liability. If AHS operates a motor vehicle in performing the
services under this agreement, AHS shall maintain commercial automobile
liability insurance, including owned, hired, and non -owned automobiles, with a
minimum liability limit of $ 1,000,000, combined single limit.
iii. Workers' Compensation. AHS agrees to comply with all applicable workers'
compensation laws in Minnesota.
iv. Certificate of Insurance. The AHS shall deliver to City of Andover a
Certificate of Insurance as evidence that the above coverages are in full force
and effect.
f Indemnification:
i. AHS. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AHS agrees to defend and
indemnify City of Andover, and its officers, employees, and volunteers, from
and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorney fees,
arising out of or resulting from the performance of work under this agreement;
but only to the extent caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts, errors or
omissions of AHS, AHS's subcontractor(s), or anyone directly or indirectly
employed or hired by AHS, or anyone for whose acts AHS may be liable. AHS
agrees this inderimity obligation shall survive the completion or termination of
this agreement.
ii. City of Andover. To the fullest extent permitted by law, City of Andover
agrees to defend and indemnify AHS, and its officers, employees, and
volunteers, from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses,
including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the performance of work
under this agreement; but only to the extent caused in whole or in part by the
negligent acts, errors or omissions of City of Andover, or anyone directly or
indirectly employed or hired by City of Andover, or anyone for whose acts City
of Andover may be liable. City of Andover agrees this indemnity obligation
shall survive the completion or termination of this agreement.
This agreement is based on a one year commitment, which is renewed annuallyfrom the date your
administrator signs the agreement below. If the municipality brings animals to AHS without a signed
contract, it will be assumed that the agreement is extendedfor term of the next contract. The
agreement can be ended at any time by either party with a 30 day written notice.
This agrgement is entered into on the day of , 202_ by
Humane Society
& CEO Signed on behalf of Municipal Authority
Printed Name and Title
Signed on behalf of Municipal Authority
Printed Name and Title
Email Address to send invoices
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TO: Mayor and City Council
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Public Hearing/Private Kennel License/17900 Uplander Street
(Supplemental)
DATE: November 21, 2023
DISCUSSION
Attached are supplemental letters from residents.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Harmer
Deputy City Clerk
Attach: Resident Statements
Michelle Hartner
From:
TRACY FRENCH <
Sent:
Monday, November 20, 2023 9:41 PM
To:
Michelle Hartner
Subject:
Private Kennel License
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Good evening.
This email is regards to the proposed kennel license for 17900 Uplander St NW.
While I understand that this proposal is only due to them having more dogs than the allowed 3 and I
feel for them, I'm concerned about what being approved for a kennel license provides. Does that
allow them to have an unlimited number of dogs? Does it allow them to become breeders and have
even more dogs?
If this kennel license only allows them to keep the 4 dogs they have, then I would be supportive of
them having the license. But since I am sure that having the license does not limit them to just the 4
they currently have, then I cannot support it and need to say that I would vote no if asked for
approval.
Michelle Hartner
From:
A] CL
Sent:
Saturday, November 18, 2023 5:45 PM
To:
Michelle Hartner
Subject:
Private Kennel License 17900 Uplander St NW
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Hello,
I apologize, I am not able to attend the meeting on Nov 21 so I would like to share in an email my thoughts.
I am ok with the kennel license IF the dogs stop barking. I don't mind the dogs when they are quiet but the constant
barking especially during the summer is frustrating as I do like to be outside, sleep with my windows open, etc. The
barking happens am, mid -day, and pm.
I totally get dogs bark but one-two alert barks is enough, not the constant barking. Maybe there is a way to table this
request, for the dogs to start training, and we can come back to this issue in a few months?
I wish I could attend the meeting as I don't want this to come across rude but I also don't want to hear dogs barking as
we also get barking from the other side of our house with the Shepherds.
If the owner is not prepared to train the current dogs to reduce barking, then adding to the current barking with giving
them a permit, I would be heavily against.
Thank you,
Alex Haug
Michelle Hartner
From:
CindyThiebault
Sent:
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 4:02 PM
To:
Michelle Hartner
Subject:
Shawn & Andrea Private Kennel Licence
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Hi, Shawn and Andrea live across the street from us, and are requesting a private kennel license. I have no problem with
this! I think it's wonderful!
CindyThiebault
320-279-9179