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Sharon Asti-Caranci, Acting City Administrator, asked that since discussions are still continuing with the city's rating agencies, the public hearing be opened and continued until December 6, 1994. This item will be discussed tomorrow at the 5:00 p.m. Finance Committee meeting and all Council members were invited. Davidson opened the public hearing. Sisk moved that Council continue the public hearing until December 6, 1994. Seconded by Lathrop. All in favor with Howard being absent. ORDINANCE NO. 1171, SER1ES 1994, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.02.010 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "RUNNING AT LARGE." PUBLIC HEARING- 2ND READING Griffiths read by title only Ordinance No. 1171, Series 1994, "An ordinance amending Section 6.02.010 of the Louisville Municipal Code concerning the definition of "running at large." Bruce Goodman, Chief of Police, stated the dogs needed to be accompanied by the owner and remain under voice or hand control. Davidson opened the public hearing calling for anyone wishing to speak on this ordinance. NONE Davidson closed the public hearing and called for Council comments, questions, or motions. Sisk wanted to includ in the ordinance that the dogs be licensed, which would give the city rabies control. Goodman stated that the city had a licensing requirement separate from running at large and the county also requires rabies vaccinations. Davidson instructed the City Attorney to amend the ordinance to include licensing. Griffiths proposed adding "licensed," after" .... if the dog is". Lathrop felt it should be defined as a valid rabies tag. Lathrop moved that Council adopt Ordinance No. 1171, Series 1994, on second and final reading, including the amendment that dogs be required to have a valid rabies vaccination tag. Seconded by Sisk. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 5 - ! vote with Levihn voting against and Howard being absent.