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Council hears animal control concerns; police chief says no procedures exist to approve officer
Summary
Councilor Joey Grede said an individual finished classes to be an animal control officer but had not been approved; Police Chief Brad Harper told the council there are no procedures in place yet, so he cannot approve anyone. Citizens also asked about the animal control truck and housing of animals at the city yard.
Councilor Joey Grede asked why a candidate who completed required classes has not been approved as animal control officer. Chief Brad Harper told the council he cannot approve anyone because there are no procedures established for the animal control position.
During citizen comments residents asked when the animal control truck will be ready and raised questions about housing animals at the city yard. The minutes do not record timeline or steps to create procedures, hire or formally appoint an animal control officer, nor do they state when the truck will be available.
The council took no recorded vote or formal direction on establishing procedures in the minutes. The item remains an open administrative issue pending staff action or a future agenda item.
