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City Council Meeting Minutes February 2, 2010 Page 2 of 8 D. Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Residential Refuse and Recycling Collection Services E. Resolution No.3" Series 2010 - A Resolution Approving Agreements Between The City of Louisville and Dutko Washington, LLC and the City of Louisville and Boyagian Consulting, LLC :to Furnish Lobbyist Services to the US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition F. Approve Changing time of March 16 meeting to 4:30 p.m. G. Approve the Prot'essional Services Agreement with Damon S. Williams Associates for Consulting Services H. Approve Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for Consulting Services PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Bill Eeds, 2541 Franklin Avenue, Louisville, CO requested City Council lift the ban on pit bull dogs and pass an ordinance addressing dangerous dogs. He outlined his work experience as an animal control officer and considered pit bulls as a popular breed. He noted a dog, which is trained, neutered and loved is less likely to bite. He requested a comprehensive dangerous dog ordinance. Donese Brittingham, 531 W. Arrowhead Street, Louisville, CO requested the Council consider repealing the pit bull ordinance. She stated a breed-specific ordinance punishes owners of pit bulls. She felt a behavior-based law would be better. Victoria Mattoni, 176 S. Raintree Lane, Louisville, CO requested the Council replace the breed-specific ordinance with a dangerous dog law. She noted all dogs will bite. She felt the citizens of Louisville are being denied the right to own a specific breed of dog. She stated pet owners should be responsible for the care and behavior of their animals. Maya Key, 400 E. Raintree Court, Louisville, CO urged Council to repeal Ordinance No. 1143, which bans pit bulls in the City of Louisville. She suggested a more comprehensive dangerous animal ordinance to protect the residents. She noted responsible pit bull owners train the pets. She outlined the history of pit bull dogs in the nation's history. COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Sisk reported on Saturday, January 23, he, Mayor Pro-Tem Marsella and Councilor Muckle had the opportunity to meet with a delegation from Azerbaijan. Councilor Clabots met with the delegation on Sunday January 24. Diana Barney from the League of Women Voters, hosted the delegation at her Louisville home.