HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.18.2022 Work Session MinutesCOUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 18, 2022
4:15 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Nichols, Amos, Chiles, Grieder and Feuss. Absent: Wilder. Mr. Nichols and
Mr. Amos joined the meeting via zoom.
107560 - Grieder/Chiles
that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
107561 - Grieder/Chiles
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Work Session on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 4:45 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Objective: Update on Animal Control operations and Cedar Bend Humane Society contract.
Sandie Greco, Animal Control Supervisor, provided an overview of the animal control
operations and shared some proposed changes to the ordinance, which will come before council
soon.
Mr. Boesen questioned why the city is billed when a private citizen surrenders an animal.
Sandie Greco clarified the $54.00 fee is for strays animals brought in.
Mr. Boesen commented that he would be in support of licensing support animals so that the city
can obtain ensure these animals are licensed.
Mr. Grieder questioned how much fewer dog licenses were issued as compared to last year.
Sandie Greco explained that typically we see approximately 2,000 and this year only about 1,200
were issued. She stated that they did not send out reminders as they typically do.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, clarified that notices did go out to the public that the licensing period
has commenced. Notice to the public included a press release, posts on the City Facebook page,
and emails to the pet owner.
Sandie Greco added that flyers are taken to vet offices in Waterloo.
Christie Gardner, Cedar Bend Humane Society, provided a brief overview of how the Trap and
Release Program works in Cedar Falls and Waterloo. She explained that three-quarters of the
cats they trap in Waterloo are considered free roaming cats, meaning they are being cared for by
someone in the community. Over 1200 stray cats are taken in every year just from Waterloo.
Mr. Chiles questioned if the city has documented incidences of window breaking for getting a
dog out of a hot car.
Sandie Greco explained that typically the police are called out; however, it takes about an hour
for them to obtain a warrant, which by then a dog could die.
Mr. Chiles questioned if this is a significant problem.
Sandie Greco commented that this time of year both Waterloo and Cedar Falls get a lot of calls.
Mr. Chiles questioned how often people license their pet and what is the consequence for not
licensing a pet.
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Sandie Greco explained that licensing happens once per year and provided the fee structure. She
explained that if staff finds a dog out on the streets, the owner is given a written warning but if
they do not comply, a citation is issued and they must appear in court.
107562 - Grieder/Chiles
that the meeting be adjourned at 4:33 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk