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Marshfield Common Council Takes a Different Approach on Cat Declawing

Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 -- 2:00 PM

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The Marshfield Common Council takes another approach on cat declawing.

After a survey and much discussion, the Common Council discussed an ordinance outright banning cat declawing in the City of Marshfield. In the end, the Council voted down the ordinance with the general consensus being that the decision on that particular item should be left to the individual.

However, one alderman said that animal supporters were disappointed with the outcome. So, a resolution opposing the declawing of cats with the City of Marshfield was brought before the Council.

The resolution was approved, showing that the City of Marshfield does not support the procedure, but it’s largely symbolic with it still being legal in the City and no enforcement options if someone does have their cat declawed or the procedure is performed by a vet.

The Council also had a “debrief” from a meeting last week discussing the relocation of the police station. The Council had heard a presentation from a project consultant on moving the police station into the buffalo building, which has been offered as a donation to the City, or building a brand new building.

The price tag of both was surprising to the Council members and the consensus was that more information is needed before they can make any kind of decision on either option. Where the money would come from was also a big question.

No action was taken on the item, but it will continue to be on the agenda, so the Council can keep it on the forefront and make a decision on whether they want to accept the buffalo building from the owner.

The Council also approved continuing budget appropriations for next year’s budget. The Council also had the second reading, and approval, of three ordinances. The first was to provide requests for advisory opinions from the Ethics Board. The second was to allow food trucks at the farmer’s markets.

The last was updating the Marshfield High School and the Madison Elementary School Campus Master Plan. Finally, the Council approved changes to the City’s vacation policy and leave donation policy. The hope is that these changes will make employment with the City more appealing.

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