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PETERSBURG, ALASKA <br />
The measure mirrors state law banning cruelty and neglect. The idea is supported by Petersburg&rsquo;s humane association and public safety advisory board. <br />
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Council members also voted to phase out business-alarm monitoring by the police department. <br />
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Chief Jim Agner says the department has an alert panel listing several dozen businesses. But it&rsquo;s not clear if it functions.<br />
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&quot;I started my public safety career in 1980 and I wasn&rsquo;t using anything as outdated as this piece of equipment is at that time. We don&rsquo;t know if a number of these things work as all. We wouldn&rsquo;t even know how to check them at this point.&quot;<br />
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Several council members noted that private businesses provide alarm-monitoring for a fee. None said they know of anyone counting on the city system.<br />
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Member Rick Braun says it&rsquo;s time to phase it out.<br />
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&quot;The only thing worse than not providing the service is providing a service that people think they have but don&rsquo;t have.&quot;<br />
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Council members also voted to establish a no-parking zone on the 400 block of North Nordic Drive. A resolution passed at Monday&rsquo;s meeting cites safety reasons. The area is near the Petersburg Fisheries loading dock. The change will make it easier to move large shipping containers in and out of the area.<br />
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The council meets again at noon Thursday. A special session will address the city manager&rsquo;s resignation, which was announced Tuesday. Members also may endorse a redistricting plan.
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