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5 TUESDAY JANUARY 9, 1973 ,-, '" stringent ordinance aimed at the controlling of dogs, since, basically speaking, a stronger ordinance would mean a "leash ordinance". Thus, rather than consider such a drastic move, Mayor West outlined the many problems connected with the dog situation, in this or any other community and pointed out that there is no generally accepted solution. Accordingly, the Mayor plead for public cooperation, and that those aggrieved by a particular dog problem to talk first with the owner of the dog, when ascertainable, and should favorable results not ensue from such discussions then court procedures should be followed. Further, the Mayor urged dog owners to face up to their responsibility and stated that ultimately the solution to this problem is up to the citizens. Everyone expressed the hope that a more stringent ordinance would not become a necessity. The City Manager reported that Mr. Martin Lester had withdrawn, at least temporarily, his recently submitted petition in which he requested the rezoning of certain properties located at Starling Avenue and Hairston Street. In tentative acceptance of the Planning Commission's report and recommendation dated January 5, 1973, Council called for the advertisement of a public hearing to be conducted by Council at its forthcoming February 13th meeting, on the City Electric Department's request for the issuance of a Special Use Permit which would allow the construction of an electric substation on Indian Trail, between House No. 1019 and No. 1023. Also in tentative acceptance of the Planning Commission's report and recommendation dated January 5, 1973, Council directed that a public hearing be advertised to be conducted by Council at its forthcoming February 13th meeting, on Lester Lumber Company's petition for the closing of Elizabeth Street and Elizabeth Boulevard, in the vicinity of Commonwealth Boulevard. . -_..__.~...-....- ---------_._._---_...~-------,--.~..._...-,--