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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I think Derek has hit the nail on the head. My sister in law is
a small animal vet north of Philly and in that area all pets are treated the
same. Leash law and all, they make no difference. There is a responsibility to
your neighbors as well as your pets. Take care of them and keep them under your
control. Is it healthy or responsible for your cat to be attacked by dogs and
other wild animals?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I have cats urinating all over my patio set, bbq, under my porch,
under my shed and in my garage when they can get in. I finally started
catching them in a live trap and taking them to the animal shelter. Keep the
fines high for any loose animal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>How do you think we will ever get a handle on the feral cat
problems we have. They are a prominent carrier of rabies. Any cat (or dog)caught
should have the requirement of being altered prior to going back to the owner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Believe it or not I am an animal lover. That is why when I owned
a pet I kept under my control at all times!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Thanks for the work you do!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Rod Austin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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missoulagov-bounces@cmslists.com [mailto:missoulagov-bounces@cmslists.com] <b>On
Behalf Of </b>Derek Goldman<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, January 11, 2009 12:55 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> bjaffe@ci.missoula.mt.us; missoulagov@cmslists.com<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [MissoulaGov] Highlights for Monday's public hearings<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>thanks
for the heads up, Bob. Re the cat ordinance:<br>
<br>
I'm not sure why the ammendment proposes to change the definition of a
bothersome cat from "nuisance" to "unnattended." I looked
up the dog ordinance, and bothersome DOGS are indeed referred to as
"nuisance." So why not cats? We should be consistent
so as not to send a message that dogs can be bothersome, but cats cannot be.<br>
<br>
I would also recommend one additional change to close a loophole in the cat
ordinance:<br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>In the
definition of a nuisance/unattended cat, please strike the last 4 words of the
sentence that requires a cat to be <u>unaltered</u> in order to fit the
definition. If a cat is off it's owner's property, then it may be causing
problems with its neighbors <u>irrespective of its reproductive status.</u></span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Excessive
cat breeding is indeed a problem, but it is only one problem caused by loose
cats. Urination and defecation in private and community gardens, flower beds,
compost piles, and under decks, as well as harassment of native
wildlife and other pets also present problems. But as the ordinance is
currently writen, a cat can legally do all these things as long as it is
neutered or spayed. That seems odd (and also inconsistent with dog ordinance,
which lists "defecation..." as one of the many activities
that define a nuisance dog). Please send this back for reconsideration. </span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><br>
Thanks, Derek Goldman</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#3300CC'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:53:32 -0700<br>
From: BJaffe@ci.missoula.mt.us<br>
To: missoulagov@cmslists.com<br>
Subject: [MissoulaGov] Highlights for Monday's public hearings<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>We
have five public hearings scheduled for tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Here
are some highlights in case anyone wants to come and comment (you can also
comment by sending mail to <a href="mailto:council@ci.missoula.mt.us">council@ci.missoula.mt.us</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Cats:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><a
href="ftp://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/Packets/Council/2008/2008-12-15/2008CatOrdinanceAmendment[1].pdf">ftp://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/Packets/Council/2008/2008-12-15/2008CatOrdinanceAmendment%5B1%5D.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>There
are a few changes to the ordinance being proposed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>‘Nuisance
cat’ is replaced by ‘unattended cat’. An unattended cat is an
unaltered cat off of its owner’s property. To be the owner of an
unattended cat is illegal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>A
breeding cat is an unaltered cat 4 months old. It used to be six months.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>It
is unlawful to own a pair of unaltered cats of the opposite sex without a
breeders license.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>It
is unlawful to own more than five cats without a breeders license (this appears
to be the controversial one)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>A
breeders license costs $50 and requires an inspection.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Dogs:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Pet
Day Care Centers are defined. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Leashes
are required within 200 feet of trailheads.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>If
an unaltered dog is picked up three times in its life it gets sterilized. There
used to be an option to pay $250 to avoid sterilization.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>The
following paragraph is included in the unlawful section:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>For
a dog owner to cause, allow, permit, either willfully or by failure to</span><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>exercise
due care</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C95100'>,
to allow </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>a
dog to be a nuisance barking dog. EXCEPT:</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>that
such sounds made at animal shelters, commercial kennels</span><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C95100'>, </span><s><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0101FF'>pet daycare</span></s><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><s><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0101FF'>centers</span></s><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0101FF'> </span><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>and veterinary hospitals </span><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#008481'>which meet the proper
zoning requirements</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#008481'>2. </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>shall be exempt</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>The
“Pet Daycare centers” were included in the exemption when it was
originally presented to us. I asked that this be removed. I am hoping to hear
from people on this prior to making a final decision. These businesses
can have a very high impact on their neighbors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Park
Fees:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>General
incremental increase in the parks fees. There may be some open issues on the
rate set for the 50 meter pool. There was an expectation that it would be
rented out at full cost this year but I believe the proposal still has a general
fund subsidy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Other
Public Hearings:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>We
also have a couple of annexations including the large Linda Vista Estates
subdivision.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Bob
Jaffe</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Missoula
City Council, Ward 3</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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