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Residents tell Kimberly council loose dogs in Stonegate are creating safety and vandalism concerns
Summary
Two Stonegate residents told the council they are troubled by a recurring loose dog that digs through trash, displays aggressive roaming behavior, and that current reporting and citation procedures are unclear; they praised Animal Control’s responsiveness but sought clearer enforcement steps.
At the Feb. 10 meeting two Stonegate residents urged clearer animal-control procedures after reporting a recurring loose dog that has been roaming the neighborhood and rummaging through trash.
Kim Parke (1110 Cole St.) thanked Animal Control Officer Brian for responding to calls and reviewing video, but said neighbors still face recurring problems and asked for guidance on citation procedures and for a leash-law sign to be posted in the neighborhood. “We currently have one dog that is continuing to wreak havoc in the neighborhood,” Parke said. She asked what steps residents can take when calls go to voicemail and how citations and associated fees are handled.
Hannah Benson (1231 Cole St.) said she had witnessed the same dog digging through garbage on Feb. 1, that she contacted Animal Control and the sheriff’s office, and that deputies did not issue a citation because the dog was on private property at the time. Benson said she is worried for her very young children when the dog is loose. She told the council she had been in contact with Officer Brian and appreciated his help.
Chief Bunderson acknowledged Animal Control’s involvement and staff follow-up; he and Craig Eckles said staff would work with the police and Animal Control to clarify reporting and citation procedures for residents. The council did not take formal action during public comment.
