Sheriff's deputy told to serve dog‑removal notice; office reports FY26 contract decrease

Jul 1, 2025

Deputy Stange informed the council of a court order to remove an aggressive dog; the council asked the clerk to consult the city attorney and directed the deputy to serve the owner a July 15 removal deadline or dispatch for removal. Deputy Stange also said the Sheriff's FY26 contract will decrease by roughly 27%.

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Deputy Stange of the Sheriff’s Office told the council July 1 about a court order requiring removal of an "aggressive" dog from city limits and asked how the city wished to proceed. The council asked the City Clerk to consult the City Attorney on related concerns and instructed Deputy Stange to serve the dog’s owner paperwork giving the owner until July 15 to remove the animal, after which the Sheriff’s Office will dispatch for removal if necessary.

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