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<br />By adding two fence SCCtiOI'lS, fIve or six gates, and connection to the st~lte's fence on the south <br />line of Alpine Park, an off-leash area is created beyond ballfields #2 and #3. The attached exhibit <br />demonstn1tes this area. The following are some of the considemtions that support the concept: <br /> <br />. 'Alpine Park is already one of most popular destinations for dog owners <br />. The SptlCe is presently underutilized <br />. The site has areas that have great turt~ as well as a 'rough', and a small woods <br />. While the fencing would interrupt the movement of wildlife in between the two half's of <br />Alpine; wildlife disturbance may be lessened in other places by a designated ofT-leash <br />area <br />. The entrance to the dog park area (at the cell tower driveway) is far from the active use <br />areas of the playground, shelter and backstops <br />. The location has no immediate impact to neighbors <br />. There is no designated off...leash area presently convenient to Ramsey residents <br />. Providing an off...leash area clearly benefits pet owners; and other park patrons in terms of <br />reducing conflicts between dogs and people <br />. A designated dog park can enhance the social experience for dog enthusiasts by <br />providing.l:l place to meet <br />. Code enforcement may be easier within the park system when there is a pl~l.ce for off- <br />leash activity <br /> <br />In'terms of moving this concept tbrward, the project has ntJ! been identitied in the Capital <br />Improvement Program, however, the scope of work and cost are minimal. Staff estimates that <br />fencing and gates can be installed for less than $7,000 for commerchd grade chain link fencing <br />with bottom tension wire. Because of the return on value th,lt this concept provides, staff is <br />recommending that the project be considered by City Council yet this year. The recommended <br />funding source would be the same source that provided for the outfield fencing - the Lawful <br />Gambling Fund. <br /> <br />Commission Action: <br /> <br />Motion to recommend Ulat City Council approve up to $7,000 from the Lawful Gambling Fund <br />for the creation of an off"leash area for dog owners at Alpine Park. <br /> <br />P&R: 11113/08 <br /> <br />2 <br />