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Chair Bennett agreed that is why he believes an overview of the existing dog park would make <br /> sense. He stated that they could begin with an attempt to use signage until the matter could be <br /> fully discussed by the Commission. <br /> Parks &Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that staff could follow that <br /> consensus and bring the matter forward on the November agenda. He commented that there are <br /> many vacant parks in the community that can be used with dogs. He also noted that hockey rinks <br /> are also a good area for dogs. <br /> Commissioner Walker asked if there could be anything done immediately rather than waiting for <br /> the next meeting. <br /> Commissioner Barten explained that the second area was created in response to another issue that <br /> exists. He stated that situation also needs to continue to be considered. <br /> Commissioner Leistico commented that they need to make all the voices matter rather that <br /> providing immediate action on a resident request, as previous residents have brought forward <br /> different requests. <br /> Chair Bennett stated that signage is something that could be worked on right away, identifying the <br /> space for more timid dogs. He stated that it is important to find a solution that will work for all <br /> users in a long-term manner rather than continuing to respond to the most recent resident comment. <br /> Commissioner Leistico stated that the previous resident that provided input and brought forward <br /> the request for the expansion of the dog park had spoken with other users and provided that <br /> information to the City. <br /> Commissioner Walker referenced the hockey rinks at Central Park,which has boards up and could <br /> be used for dogs to be off-leash. <br /> Ms. Hassis commented that she should not have to go to another location, and it should be the <br /> owners of the more aggressive dogs that use the hockey rinks. <br /> Chair Bennett stated that the Commission is going to discuss the issue and find a solution that <br /> works for all users but if there is a concern from the resident for the safety of her dog, she can take <br /> her dog to the other area in the meantime. <br /> Ms. Hassis stated that the action should be to split the existing dog park area into one area for large <br /> dogs and one area for small dogs and the additional discussion could be the space to use for the <br /> more timid large dogs. She provided input on the breeds of dogs that have caused issues with her <br /> small dog. <br /> Commissioner Leistico commented that the suggestion for the hockey rink use was to provide an <br /> immediate solution for the resident. <br /> Commissioner Walker explained that would be a spot where the resident could take her dog right <br /> now to provide a solution. <br /> Park and Recreation Commission/October 14, 2021 <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br />