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Council weighs options after animal-control officer departs; no hire yet
Summary
With the previous animal-control officer gone, council discussed contract options with Animal Allies, interim staff coverage, and the estimated cost of a dedicated officer (around $60,000 annually); further action was tabled for a future meeting.
Council members raised the loss of the city's animal-control officer (Harley) and discussed operational gaps. The city still maintains a contract with Animal Allies but lacks a dedicated person to pick up animals; council estimated the cost of hiring a full-time officer at roughly $60,000 per year and considered interim coverage, enforcement through licensing, or leaving the function to law enforcement when situations are dangerous.
No formal decision or ordinance change was made. The chair suggested tabling the matter and returning to it at a future meeting after staff follows up on potential hires and interim arrangements.
