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05/13/1996 CONF MTG - 4852� � �1TY OF FRIDLE7 CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING MAY 13, 1996 - 7:30 P.M. MEETING ROOM 1 (LOWER LEVEL) 1. Review of Classification and Compensation Plan. 2. Capital Outlay Request for Ergonomic Modifications. 3. Responses to Equipment Maintenance RFP. 4, Potbelfied Pigs Issue. 5, Local Cigarette Ordinance, � . � _ ��� �F FRIDLEY MEMORANDUM Municipal Cente� 6431 University Avenue Northeast Fridley, Minnesota 55432 (612) 572-3507 FAX: (612) 571-1287 Wiltiam C_ Hunt Assis��nt to die City Manager Memo to: William W. Burns, City Manager��•� From: William C. Hunt, Assistant to the.City Manager ��� Lisa McConnell, HR/PI Technici +J� � �v Subject: Review of Classification and Compensation Plan Date: May 7, 1996 Following passage of the Minnesota Local Government Pay Equity Act of 1984 the Metro Area Management Association (MAMA) contracted with Control Data Business Advisors (CDBA) in 1985 to develop a classification plan for about 130 cities throughout the state. We adopted this plan when we revised our classification and compensation plan in 1987. By 1991 it was clear that the original CDBA classification plan needed to be revised and simplified. In the meantime CDBA had sold its classification plan to Personnel Decisions Inc. (PDI). A MAMA committee worked with PDI for two and one half years on the revision which was completed in early 1994. The committee greatly simplified and reorganized the questionnaires, added new tasks, revised some task values, and increased the number of benchmark positions from 29 to 73. By early 1995 PDI had ceased its support of the old CDBA classification plan. As a result of these developments, the City of Fridley was faced with the necessity of converting from the old CDBA to the new PDI point �stem and benchmarks. The alternative was to develop or adopt an entirely different classification system. Susan Irber and Bill Hunt began this task in March of 1995. Lisa McConnell's outstanding computer skills and familiarity with the PDI classification system were instrumental in completing the task. At the same time a number of department heads had requested review of certain positions in the light of changes in duties which had occurred since 1987 as well as entirely new positions. We administered questionnaires to 12 employees. Added to this we addressed your concern that any re-classifications and subsequent salary adjustments not be out of line with compensation in comparable cities. We reviewed the market value of nearly every position using the DCA Stanton Group V averages and medians for all but a few positions. G Memorandum to William W. Burns, Review of Classification and Compensation Plan May 7, 1996 Page Two We have completed our review of the City's Classification and Compensation Plan and recommend the following: l. Convert our old point values to the new PDI point values by anchoring the two systems at 40 points and expanding the grades and ranges from five points to six points. This seems to provide the best fit between the two systems. 2. Adopt the new benchmarks for comparable positions. 3. Adjust the point values of each position in relationship to benchmarks. Where the new applicable benchmark was greater than the new point value, we have adjusted the value to that of the benchmark. Where the converted point value was higher than the new benchmark we have allowed up to a maximum of three points of adjustment (one half of a range or grade). This fits in with the way we adjusted to benchmarks in 1987. 4. In positions which involve rotating shifts (Police Officers, full-time Firefighters, and Office Assistants in the Police Department) we adjusted point values upward by 3 points. Again, this fits in with what we did in 1987. Acceptance of these recommendation would result in higher compensation for 27 emplayees in 11 positions. Ten of some seventy positions have been reclassified, and one employee was promoted to a new position. Details are in the attached spread sheet. The annual cost, including step adjustments, in 1996 $$ would be about $84, 203.53. (Gen�ral Fund: $76,414.55; SWAP Fund: $3,900.38; and CATV Fund: $3,888.60.) If the promotion were effective January 1, 1996 and the reclassifications were effective April l, 1996, the additional cost for 1996 would be about $63,756.83. (General Fund: $57,915.09; SWAP Fund: $2,925.29; and CATV Fund: $2,916.45.) We have extensive documentation for these recommendations and would be happy to review them with you at your convenience. � � WC GL 1� � � � Q Z 0 V/ W � � U cc � � r W � m O a a m Q i � o a I ��i .ip1 "r.� M-:i1f: N c�: a:�qr a-�h w-ac:� a--w:� w a� a��eo- n:�v: o �"� -iN. N::N: N..i?I O) :i�t: N AR�. 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PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST FOR ERGONOMIC MODIFICATIONS DATE: May 10, 1996 During a recent Council meeting the Capital Improvement Program was reviewed. As a result, some questions were asked regarding the necessity for the replacement of offics chairs. Attached to this memo is some pertinent information regarding that request. You should be aware that the cost for the three recent repetitive motion injuries is approximately $130,000 (with reserves). We have recently had three other individuals that have been diagnosed with wrist and forearm injuries. The pertinent issue with the office chairs relates to proper posture and positioning in relation to the work surface. Because each one of our employees tends to be built differently, their position to the work surface will be different. Each person and their work area are different and have their own issues, but the chairs tend to be at the center of many of the corrective actions. One of the requirements to establish a uniform position to the work surface, where body sizes and shapes vary, is to provide an adjustable locking chair. The adjustments that are be required are chair height, forearm support and lumbar adjustment and support. It would seem reasonable that workstation evaluations should be done on a periodic basis to reduce our risk of worker's compensation injuries. These evaluations are fairly simple to complete, and a City employee could be trained to review stations; in fact, I believe Susan Irber was trained shortly before she retired. The City should consider training another employee to conduct these types of reviews and make recommendations for proper ergonomic positioning. Since workstation reviews should be completed on any workstations before changes occur, it might be more appropriate to set aside a reseive of some sort for workstation modifications. This reserve would only be used as workstations get reviewed and on an as needed basis for these types of elcpenditures. The Capital Improvement request could be more appropriately titled Ergonomic Modifications. All departments have voiced concerns regarding the need to reduce risk related to the injuries from repetitive motion activities. My only reason for writing this letter is to bring this situation to your attention in an attempt to reduce our worker's compensation and down time associated with these injuries. RDP/me � � � C�� �F FRIDLEY Memo to: From: Subject: Date: MEMORANDUM Municipal Ce�ter 6431 University Avenue Northeast William C. Hunt Fridiey, Mift�@SOI1 55432 Assistant to die City Manager (612) 572-3507 FAX: (612) 571-1287 Richard D. Pribyl, Acting City Manager William C. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager��j� Safety Concerns Relating to Repetitive Motion Injuries (also known as Cumulative Trauma Disorders) May 10, 1996 In recent years there has been a marked increase in the incidence of repetitive motion injuries in the workplace, mainly amonq clerical personnel. This is part of a nation wide trend and seems to be related to the increased use of computers in place of typewriters, calculators, and other office equipment. I have reviewed records from various departments. Although I have not been able to identify all the activities in the past, I have been able to establish a chronology, albeit with some gaps. May 7, 1992 Tom Gross, Loss Control Representative for Berkley Administrators (administers our workers' compensation insurance), conducted an ergonomic study of nineteen work stations throughout the Municipal Center and made recommendations for improving work station design. Jan. 13, 1993 Gaylene Gunberg from MultiCenter Therapy conducted an ergonomic analysis of two work sites, one in the — Police Department (Investigator) and another in the Community Development Department (Secretary). In both instances she recommended that the City acquire easily adjustable ergonomic chairs. Sept/Oct 1994 Distributed pamphlet entitled "Preventing Repetitive Motion Injuries" to all regular, continuing employees. Nov. 10, 1994 Galena Gunberg conducted job site analyses in the City Manager's Office and in the Police Department (Office Assistants). She recommended easily adjustable chairs for both work stations. February 1995 Gaylene Gunberg conducted job site analyses in the City Manager's Office (Secretary) and in the Finance Department (numerous locations). In most, if not all cases, she recommended easily adjustable chairs. � Memorandum to Richard D. Pribyl, Acting City Manager Subject: Safety Concerns Relating to Repetitive Motion Injuries (also known as Cumulative Trauma Disorders) May 10, 1996 Page Two June l, 1995 Gaylene Gunberg conducted job site analyses for nine workstations in the Community Development Department and made recommendations for each site. There were no recommendations for ergonomic chairs. June 12, 1995 Gaylene Gunberg conducted job site analyses for three workstations in the Engineering Division. In each case she recommended an ergonomic chair. During 1995 On three occasions a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant examined the workstation of a secretary in the Community Development Department in conjunction with a workers' compensation claim and return to work recommendation. Among other things, the QRC recommended an easily adjustable chair. Sept. 20, 1995 William Baumgartner, a loss control representative for Berkley Administrators, reviewed all of the work stations in the Municipal Center with regard to prevention of repetitive motion injuries. He noted that the City had not yet implemented some of the recommended changes to work stations which would help prevent future repetitive motion injuries. There may be some other instances that I have not been able to document. I think we had an analysis done of one of the workstations in the City Garage and possibly at the Nature Center. I recall numerous discussions of repetitive motion injuries in the Safety Committee. If you wish, I can go back through the minutes and identify specific instances. In conclusion, for at least the past four years city staff has been concerned with prevention of repetitive motion injuries and has sought out professional assistance to recommend work station modifications which frequently involve an easily adjustable ergonomically designed chair. c. William W. Burns, City Manager Lisa McConnell, HR/PI Technician Howard Koolick, Assistant Finance Director t �.,� r;�. s�S i . ' �: t x � . ��� .I� . � '4`:.�'.�+Tfi' :3.,�. . . . �lN ERGONOMIC �[�VALYSIS FOR THE FIN�(NCE DEPARTM��VT � ,. � F,. Submitted to . _. ���t��,�� _ � � .�,:. CITY OF FRIDLEY BY �. ..,, Multi'Center Physical Therapy Santema & Associates, Inc. February 23, 1995 . �, �.� <, �' a`S��S .�'� 9 �`� =_s`. ° MULTICENTER PHYSICALTHERAPY City of Fridley saM� �ea�r�re� a,�. An Ergonomic Aualysis of the Finance Department . . Overview: In a proactive attempt to prevent repetitive motion and back injuries in its Finance Department, the City of Fridley contracted MultiCenter Therapy-Santema and Associates to perform an ergonomic analysis of 14 specific workstation designs on February lOth and 17th, 1995. The subsequent analysis focused upon the body position of the employees as they perform their work. We sought to spectfically identify the stresses created by static, awkward or inappropriate body positions so we cou(d offer recommendations for reducing these stresses. Our primary goal was to minimize awkward working posture while successfully completing the tasks. Conclusions and recommendations are gathered from observing the listed employees performing their job tasks. ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS 7ob design surveys were distributed to all anployees involved in the analysis to facilitate _ � . identifica.hon of lugh nsk areas Tlus report indudes recommendations that vv�e unable **,--�a--" y � .r.,. ,.. ,. . . . .. .... . . � . .,. � - � -� -�;� - .:.. . : � "'�: :., i . .. . . -.. _. ,,�_r. .... ;'� �'`�`"��' -, #o be anod�fietl.at°the t�me of analys�s ,� Tlie r�ort does �t �ndude simple orga�attonat ° ��` ,; �;. �. V' .recommeadafions that were discussed extensively with the individuals. Thefirst 4 items .�� 3.pC 'r:.. "• � . . - - � � . . . listed are standard recommendations for various individuals and can be ref� red back to . ,� these definitions when specifically listed. . Provide an easily adjustable chair An easily adjustable�chair will allow for opf�al sitting posture for the two different levels ": of work surface. The recommeaded chair should be easily adjustable i�a chair height, seat pan depth and seat back height from the seated position. Eclucation in chair adjusrnnents is necessary initially. . Provide an adjustable keyboard tray i I An adjustable keyboard tray is recommende�i to provide optimai sitting posture specifically emphasizing the shoulder, elbow and wrist positioa Optimal sitting posture was discussed at the time of analysis. A tra.y is needed to provide adequate distance of the ,,;;, ;, operator from the monitor and therefore minimize eye sh�in. �_:;� , � .,t< � � �.� - . � . -.F .. . .. . . • � . . ..,._ , wa . � •: . . �. � . . . . a,� � . . . :. ,. ,.,, .. '-- �� . .. . . . . �mo�y.esn� . �a�sayaec.w � >' s��iaw�s5� � ss�� aose�s, rw ss��3 eu.�meo Fac 612.784235? Fa¢ 612a380082 . Provide a footrest A footrest is recommended to minimize back strain and decrease pressure on the thighs. . Incorporate micro stretch breaks The importance of micro stretch breaks and the possibility of incorporating them frequently throughout the workday was discussed. Results from the individual analysis and observations are as foliows: Employee: Workstation Stressors: Judy Melham . Neck, shoulder and upper back strain . Extended anns reach . Eye strain • Wrist strain Recommendalions: 1) Reposition Computer ' It is recommended to move the computer to the south section of her work area. The ' phone can then be located within easy access to minimize the extended arms reach. Ms. Melham ment�oned that this new computer posrtion will allow.her to better �nonitor clieats ��;`-r' requinug `service at the window �x`This w�71 reduce the n�eck`saain from peciadically bu�ing �� d around to view the window. �.-; 2) �'rovide a shortened document holder `- - A small document holder placed between the monitor and keyboard will hold the reading cards. This will minimize the amouat of neck bending required. 3) Provide an adjustable keyboard tray 4) Incorporate micro stretch breaks The exercises instructed include: Back pump, upper trapezius, prayer and golfei's elbow stretch. - 5) Provide a headset Due to the hea.vy amount of phone work required� 78% of work day, it is recommended to : provide a headset:" This will minimize the'poor head posit�oniag caused by hold'ing the '' ;: phone between the neck and shoulder while allowing both hands to be free for writing . MCTpage-2 : . . �— ,: :�s, ; f ;;. . and/or computer tasks. This was discussed at the time of analysis. Ms. Melham stated she tried one in the past and found it uncomfortable and bothersome. I encouraged her to try again as headsets have grea�ly improved since her last experience. Employee: Workstalion Stressors: Carol Williams . Extended arms reach behind body . Tnuik twisting . Pressure on back of thighs . Back strain • Eye strain Recommendations: 1) Reposition Computer It is recommended to move the computer to the southeast corner of the work station. The phone can then be positioned wi#hin easy access minimizing the extended arms reach and trunk twisting presently required. 2) Provide a shortened document holder . _ � A small document holder pla�ed between the monitor and keyboard will hold the reading - cards Th�s wili mmim� the amouat of neck iieuduig required. r-- �- �R� � :k . -�;' .i�.-. _ .:If�` . a. . u .A . .t -' ""' t ' . . .��a ' .. . ... . , . ' . � . . . ... . . � , . . ..- - - . . eR.. ., . , � .: . .�� . �, �.. '..�:_ .._ . .... . .. � ' . . . . ' • ;;::� �, . 3) Provide a footrest .: . ._ 4) Incorporate micro stretch breaks The exercises instructe�i include: Back pump, shoulder roll upper trapezius and prayer ;_ stretch. . 5) Provide a headset . Due to the heavy amount of phone work required, 78% of the workday, it is , � recommeaded to provide a headse� This w�l minimize the poor head positioning caused . by holding the phone between the neck'and shoulder while allowing both hands to be free for writing andlor computer tasks. � . -..< . ;; : - . , _ �: - ' • : - - MCT page _ 3 r•--� Employee: Workstation Stressors: Mary Smith . Extended wrists . Extended arms reach . Shoulder height reach . Eye strain . Neck bending . Pressure on the back of thighs • Back strain Recommendatiotrs: 1) Provide a wrist rest (for both computers) Ms. Smith has a tendency to type with her wrists in a bent position_ A wrist rest encourages neutral wrist position. At time of analysis we tried various keyboard heights to optimize Ms. Smith's wrist position. I encouraged her to try these positions throughout the next few days to see what is most comfortable. The importance of proper wrist position was discussed at the time of analysis. 2) Place mouse next to keyboard (for both computers) :�: Placing the mouse next to the keyboard will minimize the reach necessary. This wi11 � decrease shoulder strain that Ms. Smith is noticing when using the mouse. Some wrist ,,,� ,�. :.,. .;: rests can -accommodate both the keyboard and mouse. This would be a nice ada�tation to _ _. . ,, _,, ., ;.. , . _ . :�..���;:�- r . ��:� Y the adjustable keyboard #ra pow ' used. , . '� . . . - - y �g.. _, . , ' . . . . " . � � ' � . . . � "�q . . _ . 3) Lower monitor (for both computers) It is recommended to remove the hard drive and place the monitor on a lower surface so the top of the screen is at eye level. This will minimize the neck strain necessary. 4) Lower printer _ It is recommended to lower the printer and move it closer for easy access. This will minimize the extended reach above shoulder height 5) �Provide a document holder An adjustable document holder that accommodates 11 x 17 paper is recommended. Suggested position for the document holder is a 45° degree angle and placed just below the monitor. This will minimi�r: neck bending ptesently requited. ;� � { �, __ � , f � Provide a footrest i. V MCTp�go-4 . . i -. , : _. �i 7) Incorporate micxo stretch breaks The exercises instructed include: Back pump, upper trapez�us, go(fet's elbow and prayer stretch. Eye exercises include: following the ce,iling line, focusing on an object a greater distance away for 20 seconds, and dcep winlc � :-- - Emp[oyee: Workstation Stressors: Barbara Ridout . Inadequate back support . Pressure on the back of thighs • Eye strain . Neck straui - -_ _ Recommendalio�zs: - 1) Provide an easily adjustable chair 2} Provide a footrest 3) Incorporate micro stretch breaks ' The exercises instructed include: Back puinp, shoulder roll, upper trapezius and prayer :. stretch, Eye exercises include: followiug the ce�ing line, focusing on an object a greater distance away for 20 seconds, and deep wink sir �,+ r ,, ,s��ar;'r^ x -z � y .. _ - � ;`;�q:, � . :1:�.. " v+lq.. . X.t �k.: .. , '.. �.. t :. ' " . . .� _ ... ... . , .... .- '.". Ck.. . - � . . ' . .._ . . - . - .-. � _ � . - .. . - . . . . . . .. .. . �;. ,: . . .. -: . . . -::. �' " . _,,.. . . - . .. . -:;p.. : . . . :�-., �. Employee: Mary Evere#e � ��: Workstation Stressors: • Inadequate back support . Pressure on the back of thighs � . Eye sErain � Recommeruiations: � � 1) Provide an easily adjustable chair 2) Provide a footrest 3) Raise monitor � It is recommended to raise the monitor to a comfortable level for Ms. Everette to maintain neutral head posifioa Proper monitor positxon guideluies were discussed with the use of , _ _ -.�... Y-�� ' bifocals: Ms� `Everette has agreed to try variais posidons by modifymg the monitor height _ �...„ , , : , temporarily with books. Once the appropriate height has been deteimined, it is �` recommended to place the monitor on a more peimanent platform. � ,� .. ... :� -� . !{ � � � � � . - MCTpage-s I 5) Incorporate micro stretch breaks � ;������� n',Y.^.. . . •' '!, .'�' �. � . . � `j,� .: . . The exercises instructed 'mclude: Back pump, upper trapezius, gotfe�'s elbow and prayer stretch . - _, -.:� : . Eniployee: Carol Meyer K�orkstation • Stressors: • Inadequate back support • Pressure on the back of thighs • Neek, shoulder and wrist strain • Pinch gnP • Repetitive motion combineti with force Recommendations: 1) Provide an easily adjustable chair NLs. Meyer mentioned an interest in arm rests and this may be an option when looking at a chair. 2) Provide a footrest �� 3) Reposit�on 10.Key calculator � It is recommended to repositton the ,10-key to euoourage optymal arm, wrist and hand ��`' � position. It is important to avoid awkward arm and wrist positions during use. Ttus w�l '�_,� minimi�.e �he stress to ttte shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. 4) Automate the staple removal It is recommended to automate the repetitious staple removal. This will minimize the -. . - repetitious awkward postures, force and pmch gnp required for the task. 5) Automate repetitious stamping process It is recommended to automate the�most frequently used stamps. This wiil minimize the repetitious awkward postures, force and pinch grip required for the task 6) Incorporate micro stretch breaks It is recommended to do the stretches without the pro8ex splin� The exercises instructed � r ; inc�lude: Back pump, upper trapezius, golfei's,elbow and prayer stretch, shoulder roll and - _ ,. ; uPPer quarter stretch . �. . � `' �� ��� i�ot�,�.r . MCTpaga-6 �" : , . i �� p�,�r . _ Emptoyee: Bill Champa 1 Y� T��, r! b � � Workstation Stressors: • Shoulder and neck strain Recommendations: 1) Provide an adjustable keyboard tray 2) Incorporate micro stretch breaks The exercises instructed include: Back pump, upper trapezius, golfe�s elbow and praYec' stretch. Employee: Workstation Stressors: Paul Hansen . Neck, upper back, shoulder, wrist and hand strain Recommendations: 1) Reposition computer , - It is recommended to move the computa to th� west v�►ork surface- Tlus will allow room for appropriate monitor position directly in front of Mr. Hansen and give ample work space to the side. Current locat�on is very crowded and does not allow adequate space or � ,u { � .a,. �.. . � � ��� ,� �� t. �. � proper keyboafd and �inouse, posiaoa` -::�y� . ; �� . '` "� �"� .. n .. . . ... .: � ., , �: s . . _. :, .,. ; ' - . . . . . . . . �'i"R Aa�Y' . . ' ..:. . . . . ' .. . t...�.:• .-.. . . . : . . �',Y�;' � ., . . . _ . . ...,. ..���.. ; ..: . . _ . . , 2) Provide aa adjusfable keyboard traY -. _, ' 3j Provide an adjustabie work surface An adjustable work surface would be beneficial for reading documents and/or writing . activities. Presendy Mr. Hansen assumes a forward head and upper back position wlule :; :, rea,ding and writing due to his.tall stature. This is fatiguing to the neck and upper back- A slanted work surface would encourage a more upright seated posirioning while reading and writiiig• This work surface may also serve as a document holder that could be used at the computer. ,: "4)' Incorporate micro stretch breaks 1Vir. Hansen stated experiencmg neck discomfort with some work activities. Work station modifications in addition fo incorporatinS fi'ecluern micro stretch breaks will be beneficial. The exercises instructed include: Back pump, shoulder roll, neck extension, upper , . ; ,, ; :. .,.: ; � . ` ' � trapezius, golfe�'s`elbow and prayer stre,tch. '; . _. � ; . _ �_� i MCT page- 7 Enrployee: YiPorkstalion Slressors: Richard Pribyl . Neck, upper back, shoulder, wrist and hand strain Recommendaiiof�s: 1) Incorporate micro stretch breaks .�. Minor work station modifications were discussed at the time of analysis. No major � r concerns were noted except for the wrist discomfort IvU'• Pribyl occasionally experiences. ' The importance of micro stretch breaks and the possibility of incorporating them frequently throughout the workday was discussed- The exercises instructed include: Shoulder roll, upper trapezius, golfer's elbow and prayer stretch. Employee: Workstation Stressors: Donna Tjornhom . Neck, upper back, shoulder, wrist and hand strain Recommendations: Ms. Tjornhom is very aware of proper work station set-up due to bilateral carpal tunnel releases performetl last fall• The iisted rec°mmendat�O�s �'e for fine tuning the work station. f1) Reposition document holder A� -_ � > . r ,� : ;�_;f - x v.Mr 54 rfi J .+ -.. , � . . .. ' . . . . . .. _ °s^'�C`; �'(4�^'� Ey . �4'� '�'' K.,i' 2�'a�- , . .. .. , � ;. � . . . . . i":...:. - � � ...,, . . .� . � ' . �. .. . -. � It is recommended to place the docuinent holder next to and level with �� �onitor. This j will miiiimize the neck tunung required to view the documeats. . ,_ � 2) Adjust chair height It is recommended to consistently adjust appropriate chair height when working between two work surface levels �e: computer and writing work surface). This will assist in �,' � maintaining an optimal sitting posrtion ._ . ._ 3) Incorporate micro stretch breaks The exercises instxucted include: Upper �us, s��� �o�� golfe�'s elbow stretch and contract relax hand exercise. Employee: Craig Ellestad Workstation � � : . �.. , ,. . .. . . . Stressors: • Neck, upperback and-shoulder strain . Eye strain • MC,i,p�ffie-8 Recommendaliorzs: 1) Reposition monitor It is recommended to center the computer at the work station so it is placed directly in front of Mr. Ellestad. This will minimize the neck turrung r�luu� to view the monitor. `" 2) Provide an adjustable keyboard tray 3) Lower monitor It is recommended to lower the monitor so the top of the screen is at eye level. This will minimize the forward and extended neck positioa This can be achieved by removing the hard drive and placing the monitor on a lower surface. 4) Provide a document holder An adjustable document holder that accommodates 11 x 17 paper is recommended. Suggested position for the document holder is a 45° degree angle and piaced just below the monitor. This will minimize neck bentling presently required• 5) Provide an anti glare screen ' • is r An ant� gla.re screea ecommenaea �v II,w�� the glare coming from the overhead "`� �.,-. � This�will'decr �ease�` . �� � ` has an am� glare scr�en but,=� yt.-.�.F ; ,�-,�:�: li�g;� eye strain.�s�:�les�d p'resendY. .. . ,w defective - . - _ � �� it 1S. . ,: � Provide an easily adjustabie chair - � Incorpora.te micro stretch breaks . _ :; .: _ . �. ; . ., ' The exercises instn►cted include: Back pump,' shouldec' roll, upper trapezius, golfer's elbow, tennis elbow and prayer stretch. Employee; Workstation Stressors: Howard Koolick . Neck, upper back aad shoulder strain . Trunk twisting . : �:.f.: . . . � . MCT page-9 Reconrmendaliojrs: 1) Provide an adjustable monitor holder < ii ,+xt r �, ' An adjustable monitor hoider will allow for centering the monitor directly in front of Mr. Koolick at the proper height and distance when needed. T1us will minimize the neck and tiunk twisting required and also allow to move it out of the way when necessary. . : 2) Provide an adjustable keyboard tray 3) Provide an easily adjustable chair 4} Incorporate micro stretch breaks The exercises instructed include: Back pump, shoulder-rdl, upper trapezius and golfer's elbow stretch Employee: Workstation Stressors: Val Erickson . Inadequate back support . Neck, upper back and shoulder strain .. Low back strain . Eye str�un � Recommeridations:x. ._ - : �;:_ ,. , —, _ — 1� Provide an easily adjustable ch�ir . -:�-F' ' 2) Provide an adjustable keyboard tray 3) Provide an adjustable document holder 0 '*� � -_a s �.'� ,�"-�'� ; "���' � �� .. . � y .iR�:� - _ �"._ .. . , . . i An adjustable document holder is recommended to mimmize the neck bending presently . required. When viewing documents optimal placement for the holder would be just below � � .:, the monitor, between the keyboard and monitor. A holder that could be attached to the I work surface may be necessary as adequate space is 1imited for a standard holder. .. � 4) Lower printer It is recommended to lower the print� and move it closer for easy access. This will minimize the extended reach above should� haght. � 0 :;- i1�� QE� � 1� .. .. � �� � . . . . . :. , , - . ,` . 5) Provide an anti-glare screen An anti-giare screen is recommended to minimize the giaze coming from the overhead lighting. This will decrease eye straia Ms. Erickson presently has an anti-glare scree.n but, it is causes frustration because it keeps falling of the screen. 6) Provide security pass necessary to access the storage room via the elevator Ms. Erickson is occasionally required to store various boxes of files downstairs. Boxes weigh approxima.tely 10-50 pounds each A cart has been provided to transport the files via elevator. Ms. Erickson has been uncomfortable interrupting individuals for security access to get to ihe storage area using the eievator and therefore avoids completing this task as long as she can. She avoids performing the job correctly using the cart and elevator and will carry the boxes down stairs and walk the distance to the storage area. It is recommended to provide easy security access to the storage area. This will encourage her to perform the job correctly and minimize the back stress from lifting and carrying hea.vy boxes down steps to the required distance. . 7) Incorporate micro stretcii breaks Ms. Erickson presently:experienc.es mid up�er back c�'iscomfort with work adivities. r Frequent upper back stxetches were encouraged to break up the stresses from the _ awkward postures. The exercases instruded and reviewed are: Modified catback stretch, � �-�� ` `` shoulder�r`oll,` uPP�' �Peuus and �golf�'s elbow stretci�. H Eye exerc�ses in�lude .- . .�F� „ , , ,_.. _; ....; .., _ .� t�.�,, ° •,: ,, �r^s , -.... .:..� following the ceiling line;. foca�sic�g on-an object a greata distance away for �0'secocxis,'�,. .. . r� ,. and deep wink , ' . Employee: Walter Cole 0 ! Workstation Stressors:' ` . Neck, uPPer back and.shouider strain ._ .. • Extended shoulder haght reach Recommendatioris: :1) Provide an easily adjustable keyboard tray 2) Provide a shortened document holder ` A small document holder placed between the monitor and keyboard will hold necessary materials used for inputting data. ,This will minimize the amount of neck bending required. ,. . . .:,, > .- . _ .;, ,. : ,. ..;:: . . . ,- : MCTpsge-11 i. �+- �:� ;� :� , 0 —__� 3) Raise monitor It is recommended to raise the monitor so the top of the screen is at eye tevel. Ttus will minimize the amount of neck bending required to view the screen. 4) Lower receipt printer It is recommended to lower the receipt printer and place it within easy access. This wil( minimize the extended shoulder reach necessary. 5) Incorporate micro stretch breaks The exercises instructed include: Golfec's elbow and praxer stretch Generat recommendations for ail work stations: 1) Educate in proper sitting position The chair is the most important component of the workstation, especially if the work � surfaces are not adjustable in heighf. Education is proper chair adjustments is important. . ' Instruct workers to adjust thear chair to maintain comfort and optimal seating. Optimal . ' . - seated position allows the body to work in its strongest position with the least amount of ' : stress to the muscles and joints. .; � _.� .- • , . : _ - - ' � , . _ _ ., . . ._ : .;� .. �-,.. ., � ::� . .. : . ..: A ., f t' ..' � _;. . 1- a �.. -'.: .KY ° db i ��'� _ Y` � � . .�. .... " ..,, � . . , .. , .: . : • . t:- • k . .... . .�r' . , � . �T - . . 'r.�,.t'R y * �� . . � .. L ��N. ,�, . . 2) Provide an anti-glare scxeen as ne�essa�Y � 3) Close window coverings . One concem noted in obsetving various work stations was the glare on the computer screen from the overhead lighting. Glare can reduce contrast, recognition and readability . f c r on the screen. This can be fati ' on the e e muscles and lead to the o haracte s gwng y . . : perception of eye strain. An anti-glare scrceri would �m»-� the glare coming from the � � . , I overhead lighting. _ : Brightness in the visuai field with the monito� facing the window causes eye fatigue due to the amount of light the eye is taking in from the brighmess coaung through the window. � If at all possible it is recommended to move the monitor at a right angte to the window ` but, in some cases this was not feas�iele. it is recommended to close the window coverings directly behind the monitor to eliminate the brightness in the visual field even on a cloudy day. ; ,.i. I' �. i a MC'f psge 12 . •�`�, .. ,� � . 4) Educate in proper wrist rest use Wrist rests aze to provide a rest during brief pauses in typir►g• They are not recommended to rest on while typing as they caa incxease the pressure on the palm and increase stress to the wrist muscles. 5) Monitor Color Ms. Ridout had raised a question regarding monitor color a.nd whether to be concemed with effects o.f particular color. The following information was gathered from the American National Institute for Human Factors Engineering of VDT work statioas. Section 6. Color may be used for coding or contrast. The presentation of dark colors on a light background are reeommended because they may reduce the effects of = reflections on the screen compared to using a light color on a_siark background. Pure blue on a dark background�should be avoided for text, thin 1'mes or high resolution information Simultaneous presentation of pure red and blue, red and green, or blue and green on a dark background may result in a 3-dimensional effect and should be avoided unless it is intentional or acceptable. Red should be avoided by the color blind due to the insensitivity to that color. SUMMARY �'� y � To�summanze the recommendations:: �::� �- : }„_; , � . ,. � ., _ -�.:.� . , . - Judy Melham:'`+/ 1. Repos�tion��omputer _r� V-� 2. Provide a short�ed�document holder � 3. Provide an-adjustable keyboard tray 4. incorporate frequex�t micro stretch breaks 5. Provide a headset _ . _ Carol Williams: 1. Reposition computer . 2.� rovide a shortened document holder v3; � :Pro,yide'a foof 'r'e� :. _ � 4. Incorporate frequent micro stretch breaks - : 5. Provide�a headset . Mary Smith: 1. Provide a wrist rest (both computers) 2. Place mouse next to keyboard (both computers) 3. Lower monitor (both computers) 4. w� printer _ .. . �. �-•. , ;; , , _ Provide, a docume,nt holder : �..;� 6�' o d < <.. . �r � �. �..���I ':' . ` , : - !� 7. Incorporate frequent micro stretch breaks � � f • , lu(CT page-13 '� . . �` � ' i` 4 :� S Barbara Ridout: 1. Provide an easily adjustabie chair 2�:v Pi�uvide a-foot�est�r 3. Incorporate frequent micro stretch breaks Maiy Everette: 1. Provide an easily adjustable chair : � Provide a foo�� F ! 3�Raise monitor 4. Incorporate frequent micro stretch breaks Cazol Meyer: 1. Provide an easily adjustable chair 2: � Provide a footrest - - 3. Reposition 10-Key ;�Automate staple removat _ _ yS�Automate stamping process 6. Incorporate frequent micro stretch breaks Bill Champa:'� Paul Hansen: ��'� 1. Provide an adjustable keyboard tray 2. Incorporate frequent micro stretch breaks l. Reposition computer . �Provide an adjustable keyboard tray 3. Provide an adjustabie work surface 4. Incorporate frequent micro stretch breaks M °:w4.- 'I �.` - Richard. Pribyl. � _ - "`l. Incorporate frequ�t ini�xo strexch breaks. :: �...., , �.. .�: � °;.�,� � . �.. . �- � . . -. . , , -: . - , . _ _: : ,.,.� , Donna T'ornhom: 1. Reposition documem holder - J . 2. Adjust chair height 3. Incorporate frequent micxo stretch breaks ' Craig Ellestad:,�f 1. Reposition monitor = 2: Provide adjustable keyboard tray �3. wer monitor �ovide a document holder I l5! Provide an anti�lare screen 6. Provide ar► easily adjustable chair 7. Incorporate frequent micro stretch breaks / . Howard Koolick �' 1. Provide an adjustable monitor holder 2: Provide an adjustable keyboard tray � 3. Provide an adjustable chair 4. Incorporate fr�uent micro stretch breaks , , , ,� � - ,. , , . ,, � . - . . . . . �..` . . . �.. ,�.,��,,y �:'r . . , r s . _. .. , , . ,. ... . , - . _ . . .. . . .�•,. . .. . � � �. . � . ' � - . �_.',Ji. - . I, � � �. . . . , . . MC9',page-14 s. i � .. ., , , ; � ' / Val Erickson: '� 1�. �rovide an easily adjustable c,�air �'`'�' ,, t2' � rovide an adjustable keyboard ttay��=� _;;`` �rovide an adjustable doaament holder 4. wea' printer . Provide an anti�iare scx'een 6. Provide security pass 7. Incorporate frequ�t nnc�+o str�ch breaks Walter Cole: '� 1. Provide an adjustable keyboard traY �2. ovide a shortened document holder Raise monitor 4. Lower receipt printer 5. Incorporate fraquetrt micxo stretch breaks GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS: - -- - 1. Educate in proper sitting position 2. Provide anti-glare screen 3. Ciose window coverings 4. Erlucate in proper wrist rest use It is important to note that making ergonomic changes in the different tasks analyzed is an , :' rocess. Matcin one or two c�ianges will aot solve all the v lvin and continuous p g �•• - eo g , � � ucin workers ,�wY e iece of the � pur.rle in red g ar �8 roblems. Er onomic changes p P g vide a wo '�vironment conducive to the o ro � . ful t . is hel . It . re-' P P . �,� or muunuz�ng inJ�Y. �mes severe.. Also, rt is equally4 .��. °-: �. e�1Y repc�r�ing of stress and,probl�ms be%re th�,mJurY_ � ° � ms ,. :. v_:�. � �: important to r,onsider the bodji's need for"r�st�nd str�chbr�ks.-, Frequeat rest breaks,., .�,::: a,,..,�„-:�- _ . � aad inicro stretch breaks have be��proveu�o l�re a'iesto�iat�►e effect on muscles; by , . �• waste. Also, stretches relieve � `;-:. _ allowing circulatioq` and thereby refuel�ng;and removmg - _ � tightness that develops in the muscles from over�ise ai►d prolonged positions sustained, thus reliewig stress and fatigue th�at develop in the muscles and joints. � . ,, .:. ,:: : � " . � . � to assist ou in As time pemuts you to follow the reconunendations, we would be happy Y � maldng the necessary changes. ff any que§6ons a�ise after you review the report, please �._ �,. �. �� do not -hesitate to contact me. ''� . �� �. � �� . �� � _; . ' An�alysis and report completed by, : ,.:� -, - : �� ��� Gaylene Gunberg, PTA : ; ' Occupational Specialist , r�� t . ,. . p1 Therapy � � � , . r� a� - . � , , � g ". rt�w �� i MultiCenter Physi : , °' ' r�T,�*�. ,� . > _;:,. J ... Q�.�{� . ....n, � ... },p� l 7: N C! � �.7(ulWma & �+w�_w.�.�f �nc T"I !i 1 _ , . ��x� � . - __ �. X,d ^" f�ip� ,. k i 4 �. � � � i : ,: iFi`' + � .�� � . F y y� � ,�� ¢�� s., x g +F � q�� .fy� wt ' �3 ' n#' _ ♦ Is � i ..v 6��'�!s � �� w Tyt • �r7��� x� •rit � 'a �"(+s�,�a'�}' f i f 5 st � .� . �° :r.. �Y �i ��j �`+�'' �si t' . r5e: i -' . ... . . . . .. . . . . _ . . MCf pag� IS � / _ CITY OE FRIDLEY MEMORANDUM Municipal Center 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 (612) 571-3450 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council „�'� FROM: William W. Burns, City Manager �. DATE: May 9, 1996 SUBJECT: Responses to Equipment Maintenance RFP Office of the City Manager William W. Burns Michael Corbett of Spectrum Consultants, Inc., gave us a free hour of his time and reviewed the responses to our equipment maintenance request for proposal. Mr. Corbett was not able to provide any detailed information, but he did indicate that the City's bid was the lowest. He said the level of service provided by the contractors might be higher, but after only quickly reviewing the responses, he was not sure. If we want a more in-depth analysis of the responses, he is willing to provide it to us, but we would have to pay him for his services. rs City of Fridley uI I�: UI ��� I.� :� \ II� �i�ul TO: William W. Burns, City Manager FROM: John G. F1ora,�Public Works Directox DATE: Apri125, 1996 SUBJECT: Overview of Garage Maintenance Proposal PW96-093 In xesponse to the Council's request, staff prepared a fleet maintenance contract proposal based upon sample received. Three fixms had shown initial interest. Two bids were received: ,� �� - Not included in the proposals from the two firms is the additional costs for corxecting pre-existing conditions. The firms propose to conduct an inspection of all our equipment and the facilities. Any deficiencies noted are to be corrected as a direct cost outside of the bid figures. While the equipment costs may not be extensive, we are aware that the facilities upgrade costs aze in the thousands of dollars. In addition, both firms indicate they will not include over-aged equipment in their tazgeted program. This would indicate that we would have to pay considerable direct costs for repair work or replace all dated equipment. Attached are Paul Lawrence's comments on his review of the proposals. JGF:cz Attachment TO FROM: �pF F c�3 `�'� -< PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM 7ohn Flora, Director of Public Works Paul Lawrence, Superintendent of Public Works DATE: April 23, 1996 SUBJECT: Overview of Garage Maintenance Pro�posals_____________ --------------------------------- -------------------------- Summary: Labor Cost Parts Overhead Admin. Sub Total Mgt. Fee Trans. Chg. Target Cost C� $124,585 $133,500 $ 3,100 $ 9,100 $270,285 $270,285 Rvder/NII.S $210,000 $140,000 $ 22,000 $ 24,000 $396,000 $ 30,000 $426,000 TECOM $170,707 $141,519 $ 29,558 $341,784 $ 27,343 $ 14,158 383�,�8.T Non-Prevailin� $154,863 $141,519 $ 29,558 $325,940 $ 27,343 $ 14,158 $367,441 Ryder/NII.,S Inc. and TECOM Inc. proposals contain first year costs that are not included in their target cost. 1. All pre-existing conditions are excluded from target costs. All City equipment will be inspected in the first six months of the contract, and all major defects or failures during this time period are not target costs. 2. The garage facility will be inspected durin� the first 6 months, and all OSHA and EPA problems will be conected by the City. RC1VPs study estimates these costs at several hundred thousand dollars. I would recommend that the City tie down these costs, if consideration is given to contracting with either firm that submitted a proposal. These undefined costs could easily exceed several hundred thousand dollars, particularly the garage improvements. Both firms excluded older equipment from the target cost. Equipment that will be excluded because of age should be identified. The City has defened equipment purchases in recent years, and a large part of the existing fleet could be subject to exclusion from the target cost. Memo to John Flora Regarding Overview Page 2 It is my opinion that the real cost of contract maintenance will be considerably higher than those contained in either proposal. The age of the City fleet will remove some equipment from the target cost, and the first year cost for required facility improvements and the repair of pre-existing equipment conditions could be high. � ��F;;F cL�.3 ;..� -t PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM TO: 7ohn Flora, Director of Public Works FROM: Paul Lawrence, Superintendent of Public Works DATE: Apri123, 1996 SUBJECT: RFP Equ�ment Maintenance, Ryder/NII..S Pro�osal _______________________________ ---------------------- ----- I have reviewed Ryder/NII..S Inc's proposal to provide fleet maintenance services for the Ciry of Fridley. I do not believe Ryder/NII..S Inc's proposal reflects the true annual cost for maintenance service, as the proposal seems to exclude equipment that exceeds APWA guidelines for design life in the target cost. Ryder/MI,S Inc's proposal also excludes certain major repairs in the first 6 months of the contract from the target cost. Ryder/NII.S mentions in their proposal that they will request that the City purchase or replace shop equipment. What will happen if the City fails to approve suggested purchases? The first year's cost will be considerably more than those contained in the proposal. Page 11-1 Within the first 6 months, Ryder/1Va,S Inc. will furnish the City a list of upgrades needed at the garage to bring the facility into compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements. The recently completed RCM study indicated that these costs would be at least several hundred thousand dollars. The improvements would most likely have to be completed, as the City could not require the contractor to work in an unsafe facility. Page 11-3 Repair costs for equipment that exceeds guidelines for design life will not be a target cost. In addition, a11 City equipment will be inspected for pre-existing conditions. Repairs revealed dwing the inspection and major repairs during the first 6 months of the contract are not target costs. Page 11-9 Callback (overtime) is all costs plus 10%. Proposal implies that costs are only 10% above the normal rate. Page 111-12 Building will be inspected before startup to develop a list of required improvements. ��F:: � c� :::>::� -� PUBLIC WORKS MEMORANDUM TO: John Flora, Director of Public Works FROM: Paul Lawrence, Superintendent of Public Works DATE: April23, 1996 SUBJECT: RFP Equ�ment Maintenance TECOM Pro�osal_ ---------------------- I have reviewed TECOM Inc's proposal to provide fleet maintenance services for the City of Fridley. I do not believe that TECOM Inc's proposal reflects the true annual cost for maintenance service, as the proposal seems to exclude equipment that they determine to be "beyond its life cycle" from the target cost. TECOM should be required to identify equipment that is included in this category. TECOM does not state clearly that installing truck bodies, snowplows etc. are target costs as on Pages 11-40 unusual amounts of welding and fabrication are non-target costs. In severallocations in the TECOM proposal, mention is made of the City purchasing and replacing equipment for the garage facility. What will happen if the City declines to approve suggested purchases? The first year cost will be considerably higher than those contained in the proposal. During the first 90 days of the contract all City equipment will be inspected, and a11 major pre- existing conditions will be corrected as a non-target cost. Staff is unaware what these costs will be. 2. The garage facility will be inspected, and all safety deficiencies will be corrected. The RCM study estimated these costs at several hundred thousand dollars. $14,158 in transition costs is not contained in bid proposal. 4. I have placed stick-on tabs on several pages, and highlighted certain paragraphs on these pages that I feel need further development. Page: 1-9 l. a. City doesn't contract out any more work than contractor is proposing to sub- contract. b. Contract acknowledges City work performance is good. 1-10 City has good maintenance and cost records, although not computerized. r Memo to John Flora Regarding Fleet Maintenance Page 2 1-12 11-2 11-3 Request for proposal was cost driven, not quality or quantity of work. Contractor needs to define what is meant by "unpredictable nature". Increasing staffing by two. 11-12 What is considered sufficient office space? Currently there are no vacant offices at the garage. Define what office and shop equipment the City will provide. What happens if City doesn't furnish equipment the contractor requests? 11-13 "TECOM will notify City officials of any interior/exterior defects discovered, and take immediate preventive measures to preclude any" is an incomplete statement. 11-21 Bringing the shop up to code could be a large undefined expense. The City would likely have to comply with the contractor's request, as he couldn't be required to perform necessary work in an unsafe building. RCM's report noted several hundred thousand dollars of work to correct conditions noted in their study. 11-25 First year of the contract will contain an undefined level of non-target costs to correct any "pre-existing conditions". 11-40 "We understand that unusual and extensive welding, fabrication and major modifications will be performed as a non-target cost". This statement implies installing truck bodies and snowplows will not be a target cost. 11-46 11-67 11-69 11-105 Have contractor specifically state his position on the installation of truck bodies and plows as a target cost. Finance Department may want to review. 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. operating hours nice, but may not be practical. What happens if the City does not act on Contractor's recommendation for improvement or replacement of shop equipment? Special notice to evaluator's section. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. City pays sales t�. City insurance cost will not noticeably change. All City employee's costs for fringe benefits included in City cost estimates. A charge for the City contracting official needs to be added to contract. City doesn't need a performance bond. Failed to mention contractor's transition cost at $14,158. V-1 Transition cost. V-4 Doesn't specify that body and plow installation are a target cost. Memo to John Flora Regarding Equipment Maintenance Page 3 V-6 Target cost does not include the cost of "repairs made to extend the service life of a vehicle beyond its normal replacement cycle". Who decides the normallife cycle for equipment? V-9 Non-target cost - costs that are unpredictable and costs that extend the life of a vehicle beyond its life cycle. V-10 One time transition cost of $14,158 is not included in the bid summary. MEMOI�:ANDUM PLAl�TNING DIVISION DATE: May 9, 1996 TO: William Burns, City Manager FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator Kurt Jensen-Schneider, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: Council Information - Miniature Pot Bellied Pig Request by Cindy Langendorfer of 15 63`� Way NE. Ms. Langendorfer contacted several city staff inembers with questions about the animal control section of the city code. Her specific concern is Pot Bellied Pigs. Ms. Langendorfer indicated that she has own�d two pot bellied pi�gs (in Fridley) for more than a year. At this time Ms. Langendorfer is urging the City Council to consider an interpretation and/or code modification that would allow her to keep her Pigs- CODE ISSIIE Code Section 101.03, states, "No person shall engage in the keeping, raising, feeding, or caring for livestock within the City limits of Fridley without first have obtaining a license to do so". The Code is very specific about licensing procedures for the keeping of livestock. Code Section 101.01 (10), defines iivestock as, "Horses, cattle, goats, rabbits, sheep, swine, fowl, and other animals used for utility". LANGENDORFER POSITION Specifically, Ms. Langendorfer is questioning the classification of miniature pot bellied pigs as livestock. Her position is that pot bellied pigs are swine, are livestock, and are also domesticated animals. She believes that because "livestock for utility" is the phrase used in the City's animal ordinance, livestock that is not for utility would be acceptable. Pot Bellied Pigs May 9, 1996 PAGE 2 Ms. Langendorfer documentation to the country that animals and they ordinances. has prepared a tremendous amount of written indicate that there are cities throughout do allow pot bellied pigs as domesticated are treated much like dogs or cats in those The vast majority of ordinances in this metropolitan area either are silent regarding animals such as Pot Bellied Pigs or are worded (and interpreted) like Fridley's ordinance. Locally, all neighboring communities, except Coon Rapids, interpret their ordinances as "not allowing" pigs. Lee Starr, Coon Rapids indicated that he believes that since their ordinance does not specifically prohibit pigs, they are permitted. Starr stated he knew of a couple pigs in his community. STATE VETERINARIAN'S POSITION Dr. Landman, Veterinarian for the State of Minnesota, Board of Animal Health, was contacted by the Fridley City staff. Dr. Landman provided a wonderful insight into the Pot Bellied Pig issue. Unfortunately for Ms. Langendorfer, Dr. Landman's position is not one that supports a City endorsement of Pot Bellied or other pigs as pets. Dr. Landman stated that 5 years ago pot bellied pigs became popular as pets for some unknown reason. The trend however seems to have shifted and he has not received many requests lately for Pot Bellied Pig information. Dr. Landman does not believe Pot Bellied Pigs should be pets for a number of reasons. 1. Pigs are territorial, 2. Pigs are extremely protective, 3. Pigs are aggressive, 4. Pigs can not be vaccinated against rabies. There is no known vaccination. Horses, sheep, dogs and cats have known vaccinations. Pigs do not. This is not to say pigs are not susceptible to rabies. Only a pseudo-rabies vaccination is available at this time. Pseudo-rabies is not a human health risk. Rabies is a significant health risk. 5. A disease called Brucellosis (also known as Bang�s Disease) is a human health risk known to be related to swine. Though more prevalent 30 years ago, Brucellosis is nonetheless a risk known to swine and transferable to humans. Pot Bellied Pigs May 9, 1996 PAG� 3 6. Special humane society-type shelters have been developed to keep unwanted pot bellied pigs. Typically, humane shelters do not provide for pigs, so special shelters evolved. Many people's opinion of their pigs change once they have grown. Many pigs are consequently homeless, put up for adoption, etc. Dr. Landman concluded by stating it is his personal belief that pigs do not make good pets. STAFF POSITION Staff believes that Ms. Langendorfer's argument of "used for utility", is one of semantics. Swine is clearly listed as livestock. The phrase "and other animals used for utility", does not necessarily apply to the list of animals described. The phrase is meant to include those animals not listed, but used for utility. Staff has received a small amount of calls inquiring about pigs and other animals over the last two years; possibly a half dozen. Its hard to tell if they are residents or others who want to find a community which permits them. There will be a land use impact despite the size of the pig. Accessory structures in rear yards of single family areas will be constructed to house the animals. It is also likely that the rear yard will be used by the pigs. Complaints could be filed regarding noise, odor, maintenance, and appearance of properties. These impacts are not consistent with the character of a R-1, single family area. Based on Dr. Landman's opinion (and inspite of submitted materials), staff believes that the City's ordinance does not require amendment and that the ability to keep livestock should be limited to the specific procedure outlined in Code Section 101. Also note that the Code requires 1 acre of property per animal. RECOMMENDATION Staff does not recommend that the Council initiate an ordinance to permit Pot Bellied Pigs as pets. If Council agrees, arrangements with Ms. Langendorfer about keeping her pigs on site will be negotiated. , POT-BELLIED PIGS IN OTHER COMMUNITIES �ijw�i',. r�:.: .'�,�',;%s;:;..,:,:k.t�:.,' .. ,:;S..:o ";;..:,.;iilf, c,.. '.S> !;�`:f:::� �� � f f • ` !�'::�z��'.. 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(Ref. 30, 50, 61, 64, 76, 86, 276, 390, 462, 654, 798, 979) l � (This Chapter has been recodified as of December 12, 1991 and includes all amendments to the Chapter enacted bq the City Council priQr to said date) (Second Reading: November 18, 1991) �_ 101.01 DEFINITIONS The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and application of this Chapter and the following words and terms, wherever they occur in this Chapter, are defined as follows: 1. Animal. Every living creature except the human race. 2. Animal Control Officer. Any individual designated by the City to enforce the provisions of this Chapter, including all City police officers. 3. Animal Shelter. Any premises designated by the City for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals held under the authority of this Chapter. The faeility may be owned by the City or may be a contracted shelter service. 4. Animal Tag. A tag provided to indivi:duals who are issued a permit to maintain an animal. S. Birds. Any of the class of warm-blooded vertebrates distinguished by having the body more or less covered with feathers and the forelimbs modified as wings. ' 6. Cat. Any animal of the feline species. 7. Cruelty or Torture. Every act, omission or neglect whereby unnecessary or unjustifiable pain, suffering or death shall be caused or permitted. 8. Dbg. Any animal of the canine species. ,.{€{€5 9. Kennel. 4} Any lot or premises on which four (4) or more dogs or cats, or any combination of four (4) or more dogs or cats, at least six (6) months of age, are kept. (Ref. 979.) DEFINITIONS 12/91 101-1 � 10. Livestock. Horses, cattle, goats, rabbits, sheep, swine, fowl, and other animals used for utility. 11. Permit. - The authority to keep an animal within the City of Fridley. 12. Pet Shop. Any person, partnership or corporation engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling or boarding animals of any species. 13. Rodents. A destructive or nuisance animal including such animals as rats, mice, moles, voles and other wild animals which are dangerous to the welfare of the public. 14.. Veterinary Hospital. Any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed veterinarian for the diagnosis, care and treatment of diseases and injuries.of animals. 15. Wild Animals. All living creatures, not human, wild by nature. 101.02. WILD ANIMAI.S AND BIRDS It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, take, shoot, trap, kill, injure or attempt to injure any wild animal or bird within the City of Fridley by use of a firearm, bow and arrow, trap, poison or any other means. This prohibition, however, shall not prevent property owners or their agents from eradicating rodents on their property through the use of traps, poisons or other such lawful means. 101.03. LIVESTOCK CONTROL l. License Requirement. No person shall engage in the keeping, raising, feeding or caring for livestock within the City limits of Fridley without first having obtained a license to do so. 2. License Procedure. A. A license to keep livestock shall be granted only after written application, signed by the applicant, is filed with the City. The application shall state the applicant's full name and address, and contain the number and species of the livestock to be kept and a scaled site plan of the premises showing the adjoining property and fence lines. B. The Council, in considering whether a livestock license should be granted, shall review the application and site plan to consider� 101.03. WILD ANIMALS AND BIRDS LIVESTOCK CONTROL 12/91 101-2 l � I + C �,�;��5>� a 101.04. the nature of the livestock, the possible effect on adjoining properties, housing facilities, sanitation control and the effect �- on the general health, safety and welfare of the public. C. Any person keeping, raising, feeding or caring for horses, cattle, goats, sheep or swine shall provide no less than one (1) �_ acre of open, unused land for each animal. 3. License Fee. The annual license fee and expiration date £or a livestock license shall be as provided in Chapter 11 of this Code. 4. Manure Removal. Persons who keep animals within the City shall not allow any odors which are offensive to the people inhabiting the City such that they constitute a nuisance as defined in Chapter 110, entitled "Public Nuisance", of the City Code. Organic matter shall not be allowed to accumulate for more than one (1) week at a time. However, organic matter shall be removed more often than one (1) time per week if it is necessary to eliminate any odors that constitute a nuisance. 5. Housing. Proper housing in the form of barns, coops or hutches shall be provided in any area where livestock are permitted to roam. Such housing shall be adequately fenced to insure that the livestock remain on the owner's premises. When livestock are kept in an area that abuts or adjoins a residential area on which dwellings are erected, there shall be a strip of land at least thirty (30) feet wide between such abutting property and the area on which the livestock are kept. 6. Inspection. Any authorized Animal Control Officer of the City shall, at any reasonable time, be permitted upon the premises where livestock are kept for the purpose of making an inspection to determine compliance with this Chapter. 101.04. ANIMAL NUISANCE ANIMAL NUISANCE It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, or harbor any animal which is considered a nuisance. (Ref. 979.) For the purpose of this Chapter, an animal nuisance shall exist under any of the following conditions: 1. The animal is not confined to the owner's or custodian's property by adequate fencing or leashing. 2. The animal is off the premises of the owner or custodian and is not under the control of the owner or custodian by a leash. Such leash shall not exceed eight (8) feet in length. This provision is not applicable when an animal is in a motor vehicle. 3. The animal commits damage to the person or property of anyone other than the owner, or creates a nuisance, as defined in this 12/91 � 101-3 • Chapter or in Chapter 110, entitled "Public Nuisance", of the City Code, upon the.property of one other than the owner. This provision is not applicable when the animal is acting in defense of the owner, the owner's family or the owner's property. 4. A female animal is in heat and off the premises of the owner, unless confined while being transported to or from the premises of the owner. This provision is applicable when a female animal is in heat and is on the premises of the owner, but is not kept in a building or secure enclosure where it cannot be in contact with other males of its kind, except for planned breeding. 5. The animal barks, howls, cries, yelps, or makes any other noise habitually and/or repetitively that the person who owns, keeps, or harbors the animal knows, or has reasonable grounds to know that it will, or tend to, alarm, anger or disturb other persons residing in the vicinity thereof. (Ref. 979.) 6. The animal chases vehicles or otherwise� interferes with pedestrians, automobiles, bicycles, motorcycles, motor bikes or snowmobiles on public streets, alleys, properties or highways. 7. Where required, the animal has not been vaccinated against rabies within the preceding two (2) years. 8. Any lot or premises on:which four (4) or more dogs or cats, or any combination of four (4) or more dogs or cats, at least six (6) months of age, are kept. Additional animals may be kept in non-residential zones that meet the City's zoning requirements for a kennel license. (Ref. 979.) 9. Any person eighteen (18) years of age or older or the parents or guardians af any person under eighteen (18) years of age who owns, harbors or keeps a dog, allows such dog to run at large in the City. The age of such dog is irrelevant. � 10. Any person having the custody or control of any animal does not clean up feces of the animal and dispose of such feces in a sanitary manner. 11. Any person having the custody or control of any animal allows such animal to defecate on the private property of anyone other than the owner. 12. When on a park or public land, any person having the custody or control of any animal does not immediately remove any feces left by such animal and dispose of such feces in a sanitary manner or does not have in possession a device or equipment for the picking up and removal of animal feces. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a guide dog accompanying a blind person or rescue activities. 13. To allow an animal on th City Community Park, whether large. (Ref. 979.) e premises of any bathing beach or the riddea, lead, carried, or running at 101.04. 12/91 101-4 C � '' ��'`� 101.05. DOG REGISTRATION 1. Permit. 101.06. DOG REGISTRATION A. No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog over the age o£ six (6) months with-in the City unless a yearly permit has been �- secured. Permit certificates shall be issued by the City upon proof of rabies vaccination within the preceding two (2) years. If at the time of initial registration, a dog is due to be vaccinated within the next six months, a new vaccination would be required before a permit is issued. issuance of new permits for the license year shall commence as set forth in Chapter 11 of this Code. In April of each year, the City may publish notice in the official newspaper of the need to pay such permit registration fee. B. The applicant for permit must sign and agree that he or she is prepared to comply with,regulations established by the City. It shall be the duty of each person owning, keeping or harboring a dog to pay the permit fee established by the City on or before the first day of the permit year, or upon establishing residence in the City. Upon payment of the permit fee, the City shall execute a receipt in duplicate, the original of which shall be delivered to the person who pays the fee and the duplicate retained in the City records. As a minimum, the receipt shall describe the dog as to breed, age, color, owner -and owner's address. C� C. No permit shall be required of any humane society, veterinary hospital or laboratory. 2. Tag. A. In addition to the permit, a tag, the shape or color of which shall be different for each registration year, shall be issued by the City. The owner shall affix t?Ze tag, by a permanent metal fastener, to the collar or harness of the registered dog in such a manner so that the tag may be seen. The owner shall see to it that the.tag is constantly worn by the dog. In case any tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the City upon representation of a receipt showing the payment of the permit fee for the current year. A charge, as provided by Chapter 11 of this Code, shall be made for each duplicate tag. B. It shall be unlawful to counterfeit or attempt to counterfeit a dog tag or remove a valid tag for any purpose. C. Dog tags shall not be transferable and no refunds shall be made on a permit fee because of leaving the City or death of the dog. 101.06. REVOCATION l. An animal permit may be revoked if: A. The person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, any other regulations promulgated REVOCATION 101-5 12/91 by the City or any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals. B. An owner fails to provide the animal with necessary food, water, shelter, veterinary care and humane care and treatment.. C. An owner overdrives, overloads, overworks, tortures, ill treats, torments, neglects, or unjustifiably injures, maims, mutilates, or cruelly works an animal when unfit for labor, or otherwise abuses any animal. D. An owner causes or permits any dog fight, cock fight, bull fight or other combat between animals or between animals and humans. E. An owner violates the terms of this Chapter three (3) times within one (1) permit year. 2. Any person whose permit is revoked shall, within fifteen (15) days,, remove such aniraal(s) permanently from the City or humanely dispose of the animal(s) cited in the violation as being owned, kept or harbored by such person and no part of the permit fee shall be refunded. In addition, the owner may be liable to court action under this Code, State Statutes and local laws for any of the actions cited above. 3. If a permit is revoked, no new permit may be issued for a period of one (1) year from date the permit is revoked. 101.07. EXEMPTIONS Section 101.05 of this Chapter requiring a permit and tag shall not apply to nonresidents of the City who are keeping only domestic pets, provided that the animals of such owners shall be kept in the City no longer than thirty (30) days and the aniiaais are kept under restraint. All other provisions of this Chapter shall apply to nonresidents and their pets. 101.08. FEES The annual permit fee and expiration date shall be as provided in Chapter 11 of this Code. Neutered or spayed animals shall qualify for a reduced permit fee as provided in Chapter 11 of this Code. 101.09. IMPOUNDING l. Generally. A. The Animal Control Officer shall take up and impound any animals requiring permits or tags found in the City without the tags; or any animals which are in violation of any of the other provisions of this Chapter. Animals shall be impounded in an animal shelter and confined in a humane manner. Impounded animals shall be kept for not less than five (5) days, including Sundays and Holidays, unless reclaimed by their owners. 101.09. EXEMPTIONS FEES IMPOUNDING 12/91 101-6 c �' �,riy#3'. :..,., � 101.09. B. If an animal is found at large and the owner or custodian can be identified, the Animal Control Officer may proceed against the r owner for violation of Lhis Chapter. � C. The Animal Control Officer may enter upon any public or � private premises by warrant or as otherwise provided by law when such officer is in reasonable pursuit of his or her duties. D. Upon taking and impounding any animal as provided in this Chapter, the Aniraal Control Officer shall immediately notify the owner, if known, and the City Police Department. The Animal Control Officer and Police Department shall maintain a record of animals so impounded. 2. Claiming an Impounded Animal. A. In the instance of animals for which the owner does not have a required permit or tag, the Animal Control Officer shall not return such animal to the o�aner until a permit and tag have been purchased from the City or from the Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer shall remit to the City the sum paid for the permit and/or tag and furnish the City witlt all necessary information pertaining to said purchase including a copy of any permit certificate issued in connection therewith. B. The owner of the impounded animal shall pay the Animal Control Officer an impounding fee. The Animal Control Officer shall turn over to the City any impounding fees received. The City shall �. place such fees in the General Fund of the City. C. If a rabies vaccination is required and the owner cannot produce�proof that the animal has had a rabies vaccination within the preceding two (2) years, the Animal Control Officer shall ensure that such dog or other animal is vaccinated for rabies as a condition of release to the owner. The animal's o-�aner shall pay to the Animal Control Officer the cost of the immunization. D. The owner of the impounded animal shall also pay the Animal Control the cost of feed and care for each day the animal is impounded in the animal shelter. 3. tJnclaimed Impounded Animals. Any animal which is not claimed within five (S) days after having been impounded, including Sundays or Holidays, may be requested and claimed by a licensed educational or scientific institution under Minnesota Statutes Section 35.71. If not so requested and claimed, the animal may be sold for not less than the amount of the total charges accrued against the animal in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. All sums received by the Animal Control Officer, except the cost of feed and care and any vaccinations or immunizations administered to the animal, shall be remitted to the City and placed into the General Fund of the City. Any animal which is.not claimed by the owner, a licensed educational or scientific institution or sold, shall be painlessly put to death and properly disposed of by the Animal Control Officer. The time of sale or other disposition of the animai shall be at least 120 hours after notice has been given to the animal's owner by the Animal Control Officer. The provisions of notification 12/9i 101-7 to the owner do not apply when the owner cannot be reasonably ascertained. 101.10. ANIMAL BITES, QUAR.ANTINE 1. Any person bitten or knowing of a human being who has been bitten by a dog, cat, racoon, skunk or other species susceptible to rabies shall immediately notify the Animal Control Officer or Police Department. Whenever such an animal has bitten any person, the owner or custodian of the animal, after being so notified by the Animal Control Officer or the Police Department, shall immediately cause said animal to be quarantined at the City of Fridley contract animal shelter or at a licensed veterinary hospital or kennel for a period of fourteen (14) days after such person has been bitten. During the quarantine period, said animal shall be kept under observation to determine its condition and if it is found to be sick or diseased, the operator of the quarantine facility shall immediately report in writing to the Police Department and the Fridley Animal Control Officer the condition of the animal. The Animal Control Officer shall then take necessary steps to determine if the animal is suffering from rabies. 2. During the quarantine.period the animal shall not be removed from the designated quarantine facility except by special written permission from the Minnesota Livestock Sanitary Board and the Fridley Animal Control Officer. The owner of an animal shall be responsible for the cost of quarantine. 3. The quarantine required by this Section shall not be necessary and the requirements shall be waived if the custodian or owner of the animal, immediately upon notification that his or her animal has bitten someone, presents to. the Animal Control Officer or Police Department, the certificate of an authorized veterinarian that the animal was vaccinated for rabies on a date not less than two (2) years prior to the date of the biti.ng. Such animal so exempt shall be quarantined on the premises of the owner, under strict control, for a period of fourteen (14) days for the purpose of observation for symptoms of disease. The Animal Control Officer is authorized to conduct a mid-term and terminal examination of the animal. 4. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than an Animal Control Officer, to kill or destroy any animal found running at large in the City. No Animal Control Officer or other person shall kill, or cause to be killed any animal suspected of being rabid, except after the animal has been placed in quarantine and the diagnosis of rabies made. 101.11. VICIOUS ANIMALS 1. No person shall keep or allow to be kept in the City: A. Any animal of a vicious nature or with a propensity, tendency or disposition to attack, to cause injury or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals; or B. Any animal which attacks a human being or a domestic animal on two or more occasions without provocation or on a single occasion where substantial bodily harm on a human being is inflicted without provocation; or 101.11. ANIMAL BITES, QUARANTINE VICIOUS ANIMALS 12/91 101-8 \ � �'s%;%. C. Any non-domesticated animal not naturally tame or gentle, but / is of wild nature or disposition, including any of the following: t (a) Any animal or species prohibited by federal or Minnesota Law. (b) Any non-domesticated animal or species, including, but not limited, to the following: (1) Any skunk, whether captured in the wild, domestically raised, de-scented or not de-scented, vaccinated against rabies or not vaccinated against rabies. (2) Any Iarge cat of the family Felidae such as lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars, and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats. (3) Any member of the farnily Canidae, such as wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes and jackals, except commonly accepted domesticated dogs. (4) Any poisonous snake, pit viper or constrictor, such as a rattle snake, coral snake, water moccasin, cobra, boa constrictor or python. (S) Any raccoon. � (6) Any other animal which is not listed explicitly above, but which can reasonably be defined by the terms in section 101.11 of this code, including bears and badgers. , Upon conviction for the violation of this Section, the court may in addition to impo.sition of sentence, direct the Animal Controi Officer to take the.animal in question into custody and forthwith dispose of it in a humane manner. (Ref. 979.) 101.12. COMPLAINTS Any person complaining to the Police Department that an animal is allegedly running at large or otherwise constituting a danger or nuisance shall.identify himself or herself upon request and shall make every reasonable attempt to assist the authorities in identifying the animal and its owner or custodian. 101.13. MUZZLING Whenever the prevalence of hydrophobia renders such action necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare the Mayor shaZl issue a proclamation ordering every person owning or keeping an animal susceptible to rabies confined securely on their premises unless it is muzzled so that it cannot bite. No person shall violate the proclamation, and any unmuzzled animal running at large during the time fixed in the proclamation shall be immediately put to death by the Animal Control Officer without notice to the owner. 101.13. COMPLAINTS MUZZLING 12/91 101-9 101.14. KENNELS 1. License Requirement. 101.14. KENNELS No person shall keep or maintain a kennel in the City except upon - obtaining a kennel license consistent with the zo�ing requirements of � this Code. 2. License Application. Application for a kennel license shall be made on forms provided by the City. Such application shall contain the following information: A. Location, on the premises, of the kennel. l B. I.ocation of structures for housing the dogs and/or cats. If the dogs and/or cats are to be kept primarily within the home or other building of the residence of the applicant or of any other x person, the application shall so state. C. The maximum number of dogs, cats or any combination thereof, to be kept on the premises. D. The distance of any run areas or housing for dogs and/or cats from any building structures suitable for human habitation, or a public place where food is bought, stored or eaten. This distance shall be a minimum of 200 feet. E. The premises for any keeping of dogs and/or cats shall be � feneed and a simple plan showing the location of fencing shall be furnished. The fencing must be of such qualzty and design so that it will contain the dogs and/or cats. F. Method to be used in keeping the premises in a sanitary condition. G. Method to be used in keeping the dogs and/or cats quiet. H. An agreement by the applicant that the premises may be inspected by the City at all reasonable times. 3. Issuance of License. The City shall have discretion in determining whether or not to issue a license. In making such determination, the City shall take into consideration the adequacy of the housing, the runs for the animals, the method used for sanitation, the method used to keep the animals quiet, the facilities for containing the animals and with particularity, any violations during the previous license period. 4. Kennel License Fee. The annuaZ license fee and expiration date shall be as provided in Chapter 11 of this Code. ��€}?: �'"'` :. 12/91 101-i0 5. License Revocation. �^ If a license is granted and the applicant thereafter fails to comply �, with the statements made in the application or any other conditions reasonably imposed, or violates any other provisions of this Chapter, the licensee shall be notified by mail and given ten (10) days to remedy any defects or defaults. If such condition is not remedied in ten (10) days, a hearing shall be held at least ten (10) days after mailed notice to the licensee. The licensee and all other interested parties shall have the opportunity to be heard. If it shall appear that said kennel is not being properly maintained. the City may revoke the kennel license and the keeping o£ three (3) or more dogs, three (3) or more cats, or any combination of three (3) or more dogs and cats shall be immediately discontinued. 101.15. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER 1. Appointment. The City may appoint such person, persons or firin as the City may deem necessary and advisable as Animal Control Officer. Such appointees shall work under the supervision of the Fridley Police Department and shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Chapter. 2. Duties. Animal Control Officers are authorized to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and other related ordinances, Chapters and statutes ` pertaining to animal control, including the issuance of citations. 3. Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to break into an animal shelter, or attempt to do so, or to take or set free any animal taken by the Animal Control Officer in the enforcement of this Chapter, or in any way interfere with, hinder or molest such Officer in the discharge of his or her duty under this Chapter. 101.16. GUARD DOGS l. Businesses located within the City and maintaining a guard dog for security purposes shall post notice at the entrance to tne premises warning of the presence of said dog. 2. Businesses maintaining a guard dog shall file with the City a release authorizing the police or fire departments to shoot said dog in an emergency situation, if necessary, in order to allow the police or fire fighters to gain admittance to the premises in the performance of their duties. l0i.17. SEEING EYE DOGS Whenever a blind person accompanied by a"seeing eye" or guide dog ,n;�;, presents himself/herself for accommodation or service on any public ���;'" transit vehicle or to any restaurant, store or other place of business open to the public, it shall be unlawful for the owner, manager, operator or any employee of such vehicle or place of business to refuse admission to the dog or service to the blinc3 person. 101.17. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER GUARD DOGS SEEING EYE DOGS 12/91 101-11 � ioi.2o 101.18. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CRUELTY TO ANIMALS � Minnesota Statutes Sections 34b.20 through 346.34 are hereby adopted by reference and shall be in full force and effect in the City of Fridley as if set out here in full. - 101.19. RELATION TO OTHER LAW RELATION TO OTHER LAW The prohibitions contained in this Chapter shall be in addition to any State or Federal law regarding the same or related subjects. 101.20. PENALTIES PENALTIES Any violation of this Chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided for such violation under the provisions of Chapter 901 of this Code. 12/91 101-12 � 1 �?r;�t;:.. \?'`!' � Cindy Langendorfer 1 S- 63rd Way NE Fridley, MN 55432 (612) 571-1078 April 22, 1996 City of Fridley City Commissioners Re: Miniature Potbellied Pigs Dear City Council Members, I am a resident of Fridley since July 1987, my daughter last May of 1995 after checking your ordinance which we interpreted as swine for utility use, we purchased a miniature potbelly pig which we named her "Baby Emily". Everyone I talked with did not consider a potbelly pig as a utility pig, also as long. as we checked out all the information regarding these fun and loving animals, we found them to only have been used as a domesticated "In Home" pet. Then in August we purchased our 2nd potbelly pig who is a neutered male named "Spucls McKinzy" who is just as loving and gentle. We also has his tusks surgically removed when he was neutered. Now, however I would like to propose an amendment to the animal control code under livestock that would clarify there position as a dorrcestic pet and not a farm animal raised for food, or other commercial use. As there is currently no distinction made between the miniature potbellied variety and the much larger farm variety of pigs. The purpose �f this letter is to se�k a change in our city's ordinance to allow for the classification of miniature potbellied pigs as a household pet. Until recently, who would have contemplated that a"pig" would mean anything other than a farm animal, not to mention thut anyone would actually want to have a pig as a pet. However, times have changed and the definition of "household pet" has been expanded. Other cities have recognized the potbellied pig as a pet and have adjusted their city ordinances accordingly. People are coming to recognize the wisdom of this choice to have the potbellied pig in their homes. Here is a clean, neat, quiet, affectionate animal who is healthier and hertier than the readily accepted cat or dog and poses no nuisance whatsoever. Fridley needs to keep pace with the times and recognize that miniature potbellied pigs are a new form of domestic animal. You may not agree with our choice of pet, but the arguments in favor of its acceptance as a domestic animal are persuasive. I have attached information which takes a more detailed look at our current information , from many professions and departments. I am proposing that you take a closer look at these wonderful animals as household pets. I am available after 3 pm if you would like to call me . f'or anything, any questions or if you would like to come to my home and meet our wonderful "4 legged " members of our household, please call 571-1078 or on my cellular at 799-3151. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you before May 6th council meeting, if possible. Very trulya yours, . �C�'��' Cind L. Langend fer April 10, I996 Called City of Fridley to get clarifzcation of their animal ordinances, specifically under Livestock. Talked to Jean first at 3:45 pm. She went to look up the ordinance under livestock what is the definition of utility animal. She recommended I talk to Bill Champa tomorrow. Then she transferred me to talk to Curt Snyder the Code Enforcer Officer for the city of Fri�lley. He stated that the Pot Belly Pig is listed under Livestock because that is what the U of M Veterinarian's list them under. They also have them as a concern only because they do not know how these animals effect the health of the general public and what vaccinations would be needed to protect the general public from getting ill from something that could be transferred �i-om them to humans. He admitted there is not much known about these animals. Got list of council members and phone #'s- asked that Nancy Jorgenson call me and gave them my phone and name, to discuss this with them because there are to many vague ordinances. I've called previously and have gotten these answers: 1. No, can't have pot belly pigs, because they are hoofed animals. 2. No, can't have pot belly pigs, because they are considered livestock. 3. No, they are listed under animals that are forbidden by the city. Know Curt Snyder also went through these questions with me and stated that animals listed by the federal government or state laws that are normally wide and could be dangerous to the public such as lions, lynx's, and such ure forbidden. When I mentioned his hot line FIL (Fridley Information Line) states pot belly pigs in the same area as lion's and such, but in the copy of ordinances I picked up it does not have them listed in that area as forbidden. Which one are peopde to consider correct the printed ordinances or the one on FIL line. He stated the printed ordinance is what you go by. They just haven't been able to realdy put a classifzcation on them as to what area they belong in. I asked that if I contacted the U of M Veterinarian and talked with them on more clarification would they except this. He stated it could be brought before the council or evidence could and they could clarify it more specifically. April 11, 1996 Put a call through to i1 of M Veterinarian and told them the situation, they stated they would have a doctor call me back before 2:30 pm at my office. Julie stated that "I wouldn't have said that pot �lly pigs are livestock, I don't know of anyone in the department who would have given that information. " Then she gave me the name of the Boar�l of Animal Health to call for more specific information regarding federal and state regulations for pot belly pigs. The number is 29�r2942. I called the Board of Animal Health at 4:19 pm and talked with a Dr. Anderson. There is a lack of knowledge on these pigs, but because they are in the swine group they are classifzed as livestock. Anoka County only requires that they be tested and vaccinated once a lifetime for Pseudo Rabies (herpie virus, and not transmittable to humans). There is not Federal or State law on pot belly pigs being kept as a pet. In fact the only law on them is when they are imported to this country from anather because a few were found to have TB. This is not a problem with pot belly pigs born in this country and therefore there is not regulation Federal or state saying they can't he owned or used for a pet. m April 12, 1996 Called Fridley City Hall to speak with city clerk Bill Champa at I1:01 and left a message on his voice mail stating that I was looking for clarification regarding some of his ordinances concerning pets in the city. His return call he stuted " My thoughts are this is a clussic case of needing education. " I spoke with him about what Curt Snyder stated that they based there fzndings on the U of M classifying them as Livestock. I told him about how the U of M used to earlier when they were fzrst in the U. S. but since then they classify them as a pet because we don't raise them to eat, we housebreak them and they live in the home. Also, told them what the Board of Animal Health has them classifzed as livestock only because they are in the swine family, but they state there is no federal or state law that forbids them as pets. Only requirement is that once in a life time they have blood tested and shot for pseudo rabies. Also, that there is no specific diseases transmitted to humans by pot belly pigs. I stated that I needed a written notice from them if they are willing to do this so my licensing worker would have no problem concerning city ordinance and that I do have up to date health cenificate's from the vet on all my animals. Also, gave him Drew Fitzpatricks phone number who runs the MN hoofed animal humane society, who is willing to help inform them on pot belly pigs and there needs in order to provide information that can be used in making the ordinance more specific and less vague. Mr. Champa admitted that the ordinance was vague and would welcome my help and knowledge to set up a more adequate ordinance pertaining to the keeping of pot belly pigs. I faxed this and will drop off books next Monday for him to be able to read up and be more educated on pot belly pigs and there needs. Will call l�efore S pm to see i f the letter was written for me or if he needs to get more information first on our pets. He stated he didn't see where it would be a problem to write such a letier but needed to talk to someone else fzrst and would get back with me. I did give him the fax number at my work and my home phone number in case he needed more information. TO: WII.LIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER FROM: RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: POT BELLY PIGS DATE: May 10, 1996 Attached you will find information relating to key issues surrounding Pot Belly Pigs. This information is a very small part of the literature received from Sandy Langendorfer who was present at the last City Council meeting. RDP/me Attachment � � ��: _=��~�:-. � Yn � �tiv s:_ . _ . � � � Or IIl/�tOCIC. IS �bell �;_: :.�:.�_z.Y p � {� _: ::. _ . � ■ 1'he Safety H�cbor City p��� neighborhood ia no place for swine. �Oti�13310U'g �1SW� t0 �'le 1 T'ma's owner. Janet Thompson. dis- � : agrees and plana to argue her point to qll@StiOII Wt� �eilYltll@ � the City Commission. whether Tina �eeps or loses '�I ��' they're an unusual pet; ' said h� � � • ` Mrs. Thompson. 27. "But I don't know � �• 4>: • � whq anqbodq in the'u right mind would_ �.-- �.�_ . ,�� 've me a hard time about this." e�r MI�e� dAC�:BOf! .� �% �>° � t"`=- At least one oi her neighbors wants TM��� �"� ��=' citq to give the Thompsons a hard � ` � `'`� a � �' � ' `�";'�* about their Yietnamese potbellq SAFETY HARB�R — She wags her pi$� an animat that has become the latest tail tike a dog atd atit`s as quiet as a cat. �d in upscale, high-priced pets. �'s ����• ..' Building official john Paasch said he But Tina ia a pigand aome people aaq received an anonymous complaint about the pig. The familq was told. he said. that ailowing the pig to live in their home .violates a city ordinancx and that Tina might have to go. The ord'mance prolubib Safety Har- bor reaidents from keeping pigs and other livestock on property a�a�llet than one-and-a�uarter aud. aaid James O'- Ne�71, a code tntoroement �Ioer. Viola- tors can be 8ned ap to s250 a day. The City Commission, ho�vever. can silow the Thomp�ons to keep the pig. Mra. 1'hompson said she � appeal to Pbasa ses'10 Page 8� - - -_ � �•�>4 --- ... -_ -,`,'��� � T� '��� 'a � ,�� W . 'c A � q?.Q C,.'i� �Q+p'd,� '� � �g'•L! �'� p � '��. V� a s �-.- `'H� � a°� ie � o S,'�� "� �P � � � � � '� . �� � .. � � � ' �' C, v . rr ,Q�� .* � � v � t� _ .+ ' � : ' � � �� � ��' � • M � r0 . 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' � - ,� _ . � ���C+�:� �l. � . ; � r . � 11MES CT � Ed1'rOR1A� � I I � fe Sa `� Sa{ety ��arbor, th� citp that couldn't decide �+ht[e td build it� tnArinA bathrooms, now triust t�so�ve otte o[ the thorniest issues of our time:� When i� � pig A pigl Or rAther, af�en is A pig A�et? � At !ht center vI thi� porcine Predicament' ig 'Cine� � 3�r-month-old Yletnamese pot-belNed pig. TMa isn't �xACtly daMty. but she's quite petite [or 's eoa. When bhe f� full grown, she wil) b� ebotit 15 Mch� tal� end weiqh about 50 pou nd9 — Unless s�r �g� dut, id which c�se pot-beliied pigs have ' been knoart� to t�p the scates at 150: Oi course, lhAt'e �titl @on,iderabiq stimmer than the stan- d�td b�tt�yrnfd-vAriety bwine. which can weigh M�eli trv�!' 1,Ub0 dnds. rve Tin' Nv� ln fety I�arbor with J�net Thor�p- �a1t �nd MM. Thotiipsvn'� huaband and son. Thep ��y �hr'� ! a►dttderful p�t. Iler shott black bristles don't, bhed.-.She's housebroken.. She goes for r � � __ -- - �r�� I Ha rb or �a� � . . �.:: � � walks on a pink leash. 5he likes t� out o[ t P�T scratched. 9he even eat� pbpco hands. I�ut �af�tq Narbor citq coaes saq a pig is livestock — in other words, A�f�g �q A p�g. An�1 livestock c�n't be kept on property sm���er th�n one gnd a qu�rter Acres. Viotatore cAn be nhed t�n to �250 a day. •Mondaq night when the Safety flarber Ci1q Cotnmiasion convthes, Mrs. Thoml�son an» �' there to tobby [or g spec�a� exetnption so ahe r. n keep Tiria. She'11 �t8ue that � Vietn�mese �pvt- bellied pig is � breed apart. She won't be the flrst FlotWa tesident t� q� be{ore a qovernment body to �rgue fet p�fk�r rights. The issue has �risen In s number o( cities and counties. in i7ade Citq, Misq baisq �'ig a►at� a a'h'�" lace hat decof ated b cit i hets, who w�ere o� appeatance befor� th Y ._ . .• - - — ,- � � w � .... . . . .. ..... �. .ti � " �i• r • • ' . ` . �• i`tiIOAY, NOV�MeEfi 15. �991 . ,..: ' . � r .. � � . . . r_r - �.= r� :; _ � : J �._ � � .�} '!l�l.' _ !4-"�s.;.y .1��'�"#�.�•},.ri!.. :.'::`:'`;[::�1T`:i� '�C" . . t�ken .rith her thAt t�ey p�sqed a res�ttttion .ed gNrin i�r �r �al� pein�ission to keep A nott�ti� eMma aa a pet. �1s vne commigsion- tt put it, the coti+n+ission wA§ "hi8h on the hog " • gut in I.ske Wvrth eArlier thb year, ttte City ._ Cotnnd�ioM tefn�e!d to take 41miMr Actirnt a(ter � he't� ttotM� !l��� Mca1 Hdmane So�iety tMat pot.ikNktl jfig� �ret�'t A�topriate h�nse pets. �r th� m�mth t,ee Cou,�y commis.�ion�rs � '.�l�d taoit �! hsrd line�in st �gs in a case �{nvoiati+g sa11y, J�e end �tApliael. �n pot-betNed pi8�. Co�nmissivners eaid pigd belong on farms. �d Bto�rd Count Mst yeat heatd [rom aig . ��h�t� iiodte end�te iassiiied rVietnamese : cen i� 't ���g� aa exotic pets. "1 think the.� ate pet� th�t neighbors arould rather see ��{ ���s� � t�peciaUq in ltrban areas," one C�011mIU��S�011Cr �;d. V�S� ehould SAtetp i�arbor do about pot-bet- icam�r�� � . � lied pigsT • Welcvm� them arith apen gtt�t�. '1'� pi8� !re smaller than �ome dog.s.'t'heY dn b� ttainnl td titter 1� rsahed � I o er�tht Utt►itut�.lt th��r� feader o noisq, the city can ttse the eatn� ptoc�dtit.b it would agai��t barking ddg�., Th�� �itq might want to rewtite lt� live�tock ordinance, diiferentiating betar� dot-bellitd pigs gnd the barnpatd tylx. Or the C1t� Camn�is- sio�l tnight inetead ptefet !o tevie�► l�d+ cas� indivMuAliq A�d exeinpt pr'e�htgble pigs bY �pe' �igl t�olutlon. � ' Citq Crnnmission meetit�g� Wtfid Set doam- tight entertaining. k�Aerf tte�efe�,�on ..................:_....._..... ........._........ F.trr�w di�ne SteMfe � ................................._....._..�. Elifei d Mito►iRh �- i , �. , , . _ r , ' �` `c `,, ric: � `c � y�r ;� �.. �� '"1'I I L 1� N11; It I C1\ N M I N l/�'t' U 1Z L 1' � C3 ` `' � n,SSOCl/1, t IUN, IN(. �,� :; . . • ,'a - � �}~ 'l l�e !'n//��lliP� 1'iR IZ�;Qi�/�_y Se�•t��cp �����'�`�� 21fi1�) St���t��i� it+��cl . (21�f► �R1-2<»�� I.�kc�•iile. IN •f(,5 {f, I��Lvrn�ativ�� SheeE SCtENi'IF'.iC NM1E: EY1M I LY : O[2UER s t1ABI'I'11T: cr•s•rn•rrcx�/ t�vcrA�r�r�rr: [AIJGEVI'I' Y : Sit, Gcr.c�f� SU 1 t1=1�? . Arl�. t�x1���L-y I.a i k,nr- s; l. l c� lec l I•lini.�f.iirn E�[U� �re se�ciiai.l.y nk��ure �E �9��t Eo �ictiiL- rncmLhG ��C �qe �rui �re v�ry f.ett�le. F'�n�il�s I�av� ��went,y--otle day �strous cycle. 'I'I�� c1�Gt:aF i.c,n �,er. icxi f 4.! f 0-1.t 4 tiays at�d a ii.i:l:�r. c�x�^i.^..t�-s of fcrir !-o f_I.EEeen pigtets. �'em��l.es are lii.yl�l.y rrolective oE yovng. 7_fl� t:v 25 yearg. "� VIi1ER FJ1C15s '(1�ey �r.e ver.y tt��e.l.ligen� atxl have t� 11�9hty �lr,v�l��d s�nse oE srn�l.l. ?'f�ey may have poor eyesiytit. '[1�ey ar.e easi.ly house brol:en at�d c�n be Eaught t� do Er. icks. 'Cltey aze 'veLy rtean and vetor..less: 'i1�el� skitt is set�9liiVe ,rxi I�u rns ea� i 1y . ns a resul t� Ehey tteed sh�de and � scx�rce oE watet so they c�n keep cxx�t. 't7�ey ate a.l.sv sensitive Eo extt�tne cvld �nci sl�a�.id I�ave some scxtr.ce oE heaE dtlrittg �viiil:er. rtx•nl:hs. They make excellenE peEs , f�r.�u,e fhey are aEfectlot�are� qentle� �txi Ixrid to humans. UIEI's Fk�GI. �nx�rs pr.efer to teed Ehhir. miniaEUre �,ic�s ��utr.itic»i�l.l.y•-bal�nced�. hiyh vct�tte piq chc�r. 71�ey en joy �pnles, bananas, and gCapes for snacks �r �ewards. ------------------------------�----- ----- �C7r-BELLIEU PIGS OE2IGINt1L I211NGE: tixlcx,�i�ina, Vietnam Ct111Et1K.'LERIS'TICS: Shc�r.l, wrl��klt�ci Faces, sway-backed, sltvr.ti Eo medlum h�lr., p�t-IMltiecli �mall►e�rs� straiyt�t l:ai.l, black txat may have wt�ite markitx,�s. SIZE! G�nerall.y, 6U to 100 ).bs. and 1�! t� 18 inches ta.l.l .'[liey cat� he larger i f vverEed. t�IUMAN 1-iEALTI� CONSiDERATIONS: D(JGS, CATS AND PQTBC�LICU _ PIGS 1 t� chart t�low ccxnpa�es do�s, cats and potbellies in terms of the pote�Mial of these animals to pla'ry a �ole in Ilx� �iisease t�ansmission to huma�s in a resideniiai setting where these animals �eside as house �ts. This chart d-x�s �t in�ludc� dieases that do not occur in California o� diseases t�a�umitted by use of hides or i�gestion of food pro�k�cts fr�,m these animals. The following analysis assumes the potbelly: 1)has been spayed o� �utered; 2)was heal�l�y and �Iisease free when acquired; a�d 3)is kept as a haise pet in a residential area and not normally in co�tact with �n+mals �►n farms. Three terms are tued to indicate the degree of dsease t�ansmissio� potential: NONE — which mea�n that no tranmission cao even iheoretically take plaee Nll — which mearu that, while transmissioru can theoretically take place, transmission is not a pra.�ri�-al �eality in California REAL — transmission in California is thought to tak� plac.r. or bP. RIOfP. tha� a theoretical poasibility '1{� health comparison can be roughly quali�ed by giving 0 poi�ts for a NONE, 1 poi� for a NIL, and 2 poi�s fa� a RF.nI_. Using this system, dogs pose the g�eatest threat with a sco�e of 27; cats the next g�eatest with a score of 23; and potbellies the vesy least with a score of 8. . I)ISEASE TRANSMISSION POTENTIAL COMMENT do� cat potbeily IntASlinal Fiookworm NIL NIL NONE The specie specific to dogs and cats o�ly rarely InfPClion(Ancylosiomiasisj ` infects man most commonly in SE Asia. HowevPt, ji��t as the New World hookworm specie was importc�cl into North America via the slave trade, immigration ir�m Asia provides theo�etical potentiat for the same mechanism to.operate. T�ansmission �equires fec.al contamination�of livi�g areas. Deworming agents effedive. Prevention by proper handling and disposal of pet feces. Roundworm( Ascariasis ) E3rucellosis NONE NONE NIL NONE NIL The specie specific to pigs only rarely infects rnan. Trarumission via ingestion of fecally contaminated material. Deworming agents effective. NIL California requi�es al) pigs be tested negative for brucellosis before entry into the state. Disease now ra�e in U5. Essentially an occupatio�al disease (slaughterhouse employees and animal handlers), since transmission is by contact with tissues, blood, urine, vaginai discharges and aborted fetuses (especially place�tas) when it does occur. 13acterial Diarrhea Caused REAL REAL REAL Transmission by the fecai—oral roWe by way of con— hy Camploybacter taminated food a�d water o� by di�ect contact with fecal material from infected animals or huma�s. P�e— ve�tio� by good pe�sonal hygiene habits and p��p•�r handling and disposa) of pet feces. t'.�t Scratch Disease Nlt REAL NIL Cats are mechanica) ca�riers of an as yet unidenti— � fied infectious agent. About 90% of cases give a history of cat exposure. However, si�ce agent u�cnown, it is possible any animal, or even objects such as a thorn, could be a mechanical carrier. P�evention by prompt, common sense hygiene f+�llo�v— ing any wounds due to scratches or bites by ariimals, especially cais. Since potbellies do not have �itlr�r claws, nails or canine teeth, no� do they bite, p��tbel— lies may not even be theoretical ca��iers. I�ISF f IPac and Mites t1,��titid Uicease � ��t�����os�t 1 yme F3orrellosis � 1 � ine Uisease ) 1'lague 1'cpudo�abies i�2.lflIPS REAL RFAL REAL NONE REAL REAL NIL NONE REAL REAL NONE NONE REAL REAL PO TENT IAL NONE The fleas and mites of cats, d�gs and rodents n�:ry infect humans. In addition to the direct de�motol�f!ic�l effects of these endc+�arasitc�s, they may servP �� vectors for other diseases, Pspecialty the flPac �«��— iated with rodents. � NONF Transmission to humans by the fecal—oral rrntt� hy way of contaminated food and �vate� or by di�pcl contact with fecal material from infected dc+gs. r��gs become infected by eating hydatid cysts, princi��lly , from animals raised for food (especiatly sheep►, hut also in wild animats. Primary Qrevention by prFVAnt— ing access to uncooked viscera of herb+vo�ous �nim— als. Prevention in humans also by good personal hygiene habits and proper handling and dispos�l �� pet feces. NIL Transmission to humans by skin contact �vith •.v���'�, moist soil o� vegetation contaminated with uri�i� ��f infected animals, or direct urine or tissue c�ntacf with infected animals. Vaccine does not preven� �n— fection or transmission. Cats do not car�y the �+i� - ease per se, but can "drag it in" in the body �� a rat. This di�ease is talked atx�ut a great deat h�- swine farmers and breeders because of its poiential to cause them severe economic loss in farm situa— tions. Noweve�, it is of no significance to the urba� potbellied housepet not no�mally in contact with farm livestock. NONE Dee� ticks are the vector for spirochete caus+n� ►hi� disease. Should dogs come in contad with deer, there is a rerrrote possibility the tick could attach to the dog and be traruported to huma�. NONE Plague in humans occurs as the �esult of transmis— sion from infeded animais via fleas o� direct cM►— tact with diseased tissue. Rodents a�e the p�ima�y animal reservoir, although cats may play a signifi— caM role in u�ban outb�eaks, and dogs and rabbits to a�esses degree. Infected rat fteas can jumQ f�om �ats to dogs or cats a�d then to man. `1M�at the cat or dog) dragged in" may via fieas, or direct tissue contact, t�ansmit plague to pets and/or people. The key to prevention is ongoing su�veillance of se�i— logical status of wild rats and their fleas, rat arni insect co�trol aramd hurna� habitats, and keepi�g Hea—bearing pets flea—free. NONE �oes not occu� in fiumans. Included in tabte only because some may mistakenly assume, due to the name, that this disease may be a problem. NIL � Reservoir exists in wild animals such as sk�.mks. bats, foxes, coyotes, �accoons, bobcats a�d othc�r carnivores. Co�tact with this reservoi� may re�u�t in t�ansmission to livestock (horses and cattle readily 7 . � UISEASE Rocky hlou�tain Spotted Rin�;wnrrn ':almnnell��is 7oxocariasis f �axopl asmosis Tularemia ryPh�s cat REAL NIL REAL REAL POTENTIAL infeded and tinked to hum�n infection; pigs hav� � hi�h degree of natu�al fQ51S1�1f1CP to r�bies inf�•-ti�n and have not been linkecl t� human i�iPCti��). Rodents {including squirrels, hamsters, guinea �ig�, gerbils and chipmunks) and rabbits are only r�rPly infected and haven't been linked to huma� infPC-tion. lhe key to prevention is c�ntrol af tfie animal reservoir, es�cially in skunks, and effective immtm— ization programs for dc►gs or cats. NIL This is a tick—borne disease which can be trar►smit— ted to man with a pet serving as an intermPdiary. While any animal subject to ticks can potentialiy bp part of the cycle, only dogs, and potentially r�bbils, are of significance. Prevention is by avoiding cnntact with tick—infested areas and de—ticking dogs. NIL A fungal disease transmitted by direct or indirpc-t confact with infected lesions. Disease occu�s in many forms depe�ding on the specific o�ganism and h�dy area affected. REA! RE/�I RE/�I_ f�ansmission via ingestion �f fecally cont�min:dr�l material. P�evention by good persottal hygien�• i�hit� and proper handling a�d disposal of pet fec�s. REAL REAL NONE REAL NONE Transmission via i�gestion of fecally conlamin:d�d material. P�evention by good personal fiygiene habits and proper handling and disposal of pet feces. t)e— wo�ming agents effective. � NONE Transmission via ingestion of materia) cantaminatecl by cat feces. Preventio� �equires cont�ol of c�ts in regard to diet, roaming, hunting, scave�ging and sites of defecation (i.e. avoid children's play a�pas like sand boxes) as well as good Qersonat hy�iene habits and proper handli�g and disposal of pei fPces. Especially impo�tant for pregnant women to t�kp preventative precautions. REAL NONE NONE May be car�ied by the common dog tick. REAI REAL NONE Occurs as the �esult of transmission from infected animals via fleas or direct contact with diseased tissue. Rodents are the prima�y animal rese�w+ir although cats may play a significant role in u�ban outbreaks, and dogs a�d rabbits to a lesse� deg�ee. Infected rat fteas can jump f�om rats to dogs o� cats and then to man. 'What the cat (or dog) dragged in' may via fleas, o� th�ough di�ect tissue contact, transmit plague to pets and/or people. The key to preventio� is on$oing surveillance of serological status of wild �ats and their fleas, �at and i�ect control around human habitats a�d keeping flea- bearing pets flea—free. . r POLICS DLPARTl�'1' City of Fridley i[innesota TO: FROM: SIIBJECTt DATEs William W. Burns Dave Sallman �� Local Ciqarette Ordinance May 8, 1996 Durinq the last leqislative session the tobacco and retail qrocerp industry attempted to pass leqislation prohibitinq local ciqarette requlation. The current state la� makes it a qross misdemeanor to sell aiqarettes to persons under aqe 18 which carries a maximum tin� of $3,000 and a jail sentence of up to one year. That may appear to be sutficient but it provides no incentive to the liaensee to insure that ciqar�ttes are not sold to children. The fine is to the clerk vho may or may not be traiaed in identification ot the purchaser. our past enforcement under the state law continues to show that about 30-40� ot the licensees Nill sell ciqarettes to children. There are also ciqarette vendinq machines in some locations �hera there is no positive control over the purchase oi ciqarettes. It has been said that if a person does not start smokinq as a child (prior to aqe 18) the chance is that they will not. We have been involved with tbe Anoka Countp Assist which is an attempt to control the access ot children to ciqarettes. It is a recommendation from that coalition that communities adopt ordinances that will assist in controllinq access of tobacco products to children. The qrocery industzy puts forth an arqument that numerous local ordinanaes make it too difficult for them to understand and entorce. The state la� does not chanqe. It is illeqal to sell ciqarett�s to anyone under aqe 18. The local ordinance only provides for a community to maks it known that we are not in favor of youth usinq tobacco products and make it more difficult for them to obtain them. Most of the current local ordinances approach the issue from the perspectiva of a lesser penalty (misdemeanor) for the clerk but also provides for increasinq civil penalties to the licensee includinq an eventual revocation of their license. I have enclosed a memo from the Department of Health vhich lists somo oi the considerations and the City of Plymouth ordinance which appears to address most oi the issues. Staf! would also recommend an increase in licensinq fees (to about $100) to defray the espense of compliance checks. It is our desire to discuss this issue with the city Council at the May 13th, meetinq in order to determine the Council�s wishes reqardinq proposinq possible leqislation. V MN ASSIST Department of Health TO: FROM: SUBjECT: DATE: 717 SE Delaware S� Minneapolis, MN 55440 MEMORANDUM Denny Arthur, Nichole Baumbach, Shelly Bennecke, Judy Elaison, Gary Lenzmeier, Ca ol Skelly, Glennette Sperry, Alan Terwedo, Ellie Watkins Paul J. Martin Model Ordinance n Tobacco Licensing Apri117,1995 At the April 12, 1995 Anoka ASSIST Coalition meeting I volunteered to provide each of you with examples of tobacco licensing ordinances that local communities have adopted. Enclosed are two of the better ordinances that we have on file. The City of Eden Prairie and Fergus Falls have recendy enacted ordinances that effect the licensing of tobacco products. Included with the material from Fergus Falls are copies of other documents that were used in the effort to pass their ordinance. In general, provisions that have been enacted at the local level include policy option that: • Prohibit the sale or distribution of tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age. • Require merchants to request photographic proof of age for customers who appear to be under 21 years of age. • Require a license for retail sale of tobacco products. Earmark fees to fund enforcement efforts. • Establish a graduated penalty system which culminates in suspension or revocation of the tobacco retail license for repeated sales to minors. • Establish a public appeal process for suspension or revocation of license. The retailer may be required to pay the costs of the appeals process. � Enforcement: Systematic, unannounced compliance checks of all retailers by underage "inspectors." • Require a merchant education training program. • Ban the sale of tobacco products through vending machines in all locations. I am recommending that the Coalition consider using the aforementioned provisions as a means of assessing the current status of local tobacco licensing ordinances in Anoka county. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. I can be reached at 612/623-5751. ^ ,+ � ^ �� f�� ��y�� � .� i9� �. � % . �'� , ORDtNANCE NO. 96- v AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE CONCERNING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS: Sec. 1. Plymouth City Code Section 105, DEFINITION OF TERMS is amended to add the following definitions: •• • � � - - ��" ■-�• �• ��-_� �•-� • � . • ••. • • •• � �- �- • � �. � �• �- � - -� •� • .� -/�• • -- •• •� ••. • • •• ��-.� •. - - •. �- •• •• - •- • - � .� -• • • ��• .• ••-• -�• • �" ��•. �• ••. • � � • � - - � • � • • . � • � • • . • � - - � � • � " � " � � � • • . • � • t - - • • • � • � � • . � • � - - • � • • • • . • • -•. -• � � �1-�1" • •- .• - • �� � l• l �• • ��•, l• � • • - • � • • . • - • • � - • • . • - - • • - Sec. 2 Plymouth City Code Section 1005.23, HEARING, is amended to read as follows: No license may be suspended or revoked, or an administrative fine levied on the licensee, until after a hearing is granted to the licensee. Such hearing to be held before the City Council upon due notice to the ticensee stating the time and place of such hearing, together with a statement of the violation alleged to be the cause for the revocation o� suspension of the license. Sec. 3 Plymouth City Code Section 1150, TOBACCO AND RELATED PRODUCTS is amended to read as follows: 1150.01. License Required. No person shall directly, by coin machine, or otherwise, keep for retail sale, sell at retail, or otherwise dispose of, any cigarette, cigarette wrapper, tobacco, or tobacco products at any place in the City unless they have obtained a license therefor as provided herein. 1150.03. Application for License; Granting of License by Council; Issuance of License by Cle�k. Application for such license shall be made to the City Clerk and shall state the full name and address of the applicant, the location of the building to be occupied by the applicant in the conduct of his business, the kind of business to be conducted, and such other information as the City Clerk may require. The .� license shali be granted by the City Council and issued by the City Clerk upon payment of the required fee. 1150.05. License Fee; Term; Date. The fee for a license is set by Chapter X. The license expires on December 31 st. . 1150.07. Prohibited Acts. � No person shall sell, give away, or otherwise furnish any cigarette, cigarette paper, tobacco, or tobacco products to any person under the age of eighteen yea�s. � No person shall keep for sale, sell, or dispose of any cigarette or other tobacco product containing opium, morphine, jimsan weed, bella donna, strychnia, cocaine, marijuana, or any other deleterious or poisonous drug, except nicotine. �. .- .� ,. . . .-� .� ... . . .. , . .� �- . '�• �• ��. � �- � ' �' '�• �� u- � �- - .� -. . - � .� .� . i- -� -- . .- .� � �- -u. . . ■ - �- -�• �� u- � �� � , �•�. . - . � �• �� �. - -. . . -�� - - .�. -. . �- �-..�u-� • • • � • •- •� �. • - • - .� ••. • • •• • ��-.� • - "� " ��" �,�• �� � - �- • • . � • - � • .�• � �• - 11• - �.� � -- •�� �" � 11- � - .�• ��-- •�- • �- • • � �• - - • - 11 - � � � � � - - - • � - � - • � . � - � • - • - � � � - • - . � • • - . II � � - � • • - � - • • � • . • � • _ • - • . . • . � . • • • - • - - • � " 11 � • - � - - - • • � -• -/�"� �l •- - -• • � -�j - - •�• -• • �- �-•.t ��-� • • - - -� -- �. •- - ••� • - • �- •�• • -��• • - ♦ � ' •� �- -� -• • -�� - .�� .� - • • �- • •• •� • ••. • • •• • .� -��• • -- • •- •� �•- - • .�- �_ •- •� •- -• . � • �- -� -- • • •• - • ���• �• .� .•/� � � � - - � - • - � • � • - • • � 1150.09. Display of License on Premises. Every such license shall be openly displayed in the place of business to which it has been issued. . � Sec. 3. This ordinance is effective upon its passage in accordance with Section 110.1 1. Existing license hoiders at time of passage shall have until September 1, 1996 to come into compliance with Section 1150.07, subdivisions c and d. New license applications must be in compliance at time of app(ication. Mayor City Clerk (New language is underlined, language to be deleted is �c�eagl�.)