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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 18, 2022
4:15 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Boesen, Nichols,
Amos, Chiles, Gneder 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 carded.
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.
Sande 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 Fetchle, 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
emaiis 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 pry has
documented incidences of window break-
ing for getting a dog out of a hot car.
Sande 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 i1 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.
Sande 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.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
MICHELLE GRAHAM
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