Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/13/2005

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Mrs. Kellner stated they go to the dog park mostly for socialization when a puppy and for running. Vice Chairperson Ostrum wondered where they would propose to put one. Mrs. Kellner thought they could make one at Alpine Park in the undeveloped area. Commissioner Pontius wondered if there would be any odor in the wood chips after awhile. Mrs. K:ellner indicated she did not notice anything. Civil Engineer II Linton noted he did not notice any odor except around the trash receptacles. Commissioner LaMere wondered if the parks the Kellners visited have parking lots or did they have to walk. The Kellners indicated they had to walk a little ways. Civil Engineer II Linton stated the park he went to had on street parking. The email fi.om Chairperson Jolms indicated she thought Town Center would-be a good spot for a dog park. Vice Chairperson Ostrum did not think that would be a good place for one at this time. The Commission agreed and thought Alpine would be an area to look at. There was discussion regarding getting more citizen input on where and if a dog park should be placed in the city. Commissioner Pontius wondered if the dog parks would be open in the winter. The Kellners indicated they have not been to one in the winter but they ~ew of someone who has and they are open in the winter. Commissioner Pontius suggested putting information on the website and posting information at the local vets in the area. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Civil Engineer H Linton reviewed Elmcrest Park with the Commission and what needed to still be done to finish the park. Fire Chief Kapler noted they moved many of the trees to the park fi.om City Hall. Consensus of the Commission was to have the October meeting at the Fire Station. Park and Recreation Commission/September 8, 2005 Page 4 of 5