(A) Any owner who feels aggrieved by a dangerous dog notice or order of the Chief of Police, or the Chief’s designee, may request a hearing before the City Council, which serves as the city’s hearing officer, by filing an appeal in writing with the Chief of Police within 14 days after receipt of the notice or order. Upon the filing of such appeal, no further action shall be taken by the city until the matter has been decided by the City Council and all appeals or appeal opportunities have been exhausted. The owner may appear with or without legal counsel and present evidence in opposition to the notice or order. Following the appeals hearing, the City Council shall make a determination of facts and shall, based upon such determination, affirm, repeal, or modify the Police Chief’s notice or order. The City Council shall also establish a date for compliance with the order as affirmed or modified, which date shall be not less than 14 days thereafter, in compliance with M.S. § 347.541, as it may be amended from time to time.
(B) By appointment, the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, will hear appeals on potentially dangerous dogs.
(Prior Code, § 91.44)