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Residents press council over loose-dog attacks; staff says ordinance changes and outreach needed
Summary
Residents told the council they have experienced multiple loose-dog encounters and at least one attack; staff said the current animal-control ordinance limits enforcement on private property and recommended exploring registration and code changes.
During citizen participation and later in reports, residents described repeated loose-dog encounters and at least one attack that required the speaker to carry defensive tools. Opal Stone detailed several attacks near North Franklin and asked the council to “change the law and enforce it.” Bill Peterman raised maintenance and erosion concerns in a development, and resident comments included requests for better sidewalk installation timing.
Staff response and legal limits: staff…
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