Humboldt asked to end pit bull ban

HUMBOLDT — David Ellsworth asked city council members to rescind an ordinance that prohibits pit bull and Rottweiler dogs in town.
Ellsworth held in his fist several petitions signed by those who agree the two breeds, known for their aggressive behavior, have gotten a bad rap from the media (Ellsworth’s words).
The two types of dogs are known to be highly trainable, and, if so instructed, will attack on command. That propensity isn’t limited to pit bulls and Rottweilers, however. Other dogs can be trained to attack, Ellsworth said.
Councilman Mark Slater said he thought the proposal should be explored.
Carolyn Whitaker told the governing body a committee planning the 2018 edition of Civil War Days wants to return the event to downtown, probably in mid-September, although another date may be considered. She asked about having horses and campfires on the downtown square.
Council members didn’t object to having recognition of Humboldt’s burning by Confederate renegades downtown, but asked Whitaker to have the committee refine its plans and return with more information at the July 10 council meeting.
In other business, council members were told “a person” had contacted city officials about purchase of city property at the north edge of town, on the southeast corner of old 169 and the hard-surfaced road that connects it to U.S. 169.
Action to allow Mayor Nobby Davis, City Administrator Cole Herder and City Attorney Fred Works to negotiate sale of city-owned land there was approved unanimously. They expect to come with more information, and perhaps an offer, to the July meeting.
Herder said Allen County crews plan to mill and overlay all of Ninth Street and Bridge from Ninth to the west city limit in late July or early August.