Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/09/2020

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To: Mark Riverblood, Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Fr: Sue Brockman, Ramsey Resident Sub: Expansion of Alpine Park Off -Leash Dog Park Da: February 5, 2020 Proposal for the Expansion of the Alpine Park Off -Leash Dog Park This proposal is to expand the park to the West of the existing fence line up to the wetlands and the West edge of the soccer field. The South side would be using the existing fencing that is the border of the landfill acreage. The North side would need to have fencing added that would extend from the furthest west baseball diamond across the South end of the soccer field. The West end would need to be fenced. Gates added as necessary. A future addition would be lighting towards the West end lM Expansion Alpine Park Off -Leash Dog Park Expansion Proposal2/5/2020 Dog Park 00000000000 Existing 1,ence Reasons for Expansion • Reduce confrontations amongst dogs, because the park is just large enough for a dog to feel it is their territory. • Increase options of entering the park to avoid the "Welcoming committee" of dogs at the gate- which is intimidating for some owners and dogs. • Dog owners walk the perimeter of the park for exercise and to keep their dogs moving to help avoid confrontations. • Increased running room for larger dogs and high energy breeds, could give a more natural separation of sizes. • It would help reduce some of the wear on the turf of the existing park.