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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9A - Animals on Public Lands MEETING DATE: AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: PRESENTER: AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: ISSUES: 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT September 7,2010 9A Frank Boyles, City Manager Frank Boyles Consider Approval of an Amendment to Prior Lake City Code Section 801 Relating to Domestic Animals on Public Land Introduction The purpose of this agenda item is to request City Council consideration of an ordinance amending Section 801 of the City Code relating to the prohibition of domestic animals in certain areas of the Jeffers Pond Parks and Conservation Areas. Historv The City Council has previously considered and approved a plan through which a bridge and bituminous trail, pervious trail, park shelter, kiosk and wood chip trail would be paid for by Jeffers Foundation and installed by City crews. A condition of the wood chip trail element from Jeffers Foundation is that domestic animals, skateboards, skates, rollerblades, bicycles and motorized vehicles be prohibited from the area identified on the attached map. The City Council concurred with the proposal including the prohibition with the understanding that the staff would invite residents to a meeting to inform them of and discuss the rationale for the prohibition. Current Circumstances On August 24, a meeting was conducted in the City Chambers on this topic. A total of thirteen persons from the area attended the meeting together with representatives from the City, School District, Jeffers Foundation and the Parks Advisory Committee. In addition, eight emails, and one voice mail were received from people who wished to share their perspective on this subject. An agenda from the meeting is attached, together with notes from the meeting and a printout of the emails received. Conclusion The City Council should determine whether it wishes to adopt an ordinance prohibiting domestic animals, skateboards, skates, rollerblades, bicycles and motorized vehicles from the conservation/park area. It is fair to say that the preponderance of comments from the 11 who spoke at the meeting and the eight who submitted emails opposed the domestic animal restrictions. For most, while they understood the rationale for the action, they felt that the responsible dog owners were being punished for the actions of the irresponsible. For some, the trail closure also creates an inconvenience of detour they must make whenever their domestic animal is along for the walk. MICOUNCILlAgenda Reports\2010\090710 Domestic Animals,doc FINANCIAL IMPACT: AL TERNATIVES: There was also discussion that signage should be considerable and to the point. Finally, requests were made for disposal stations in the park as well. While the primary focus is on prohibition of domestic animals, the prohibition also includes skateboards, skates, rollerblades, bicycles and motorized vehicles. Since virtually all of the prohibited trails are woodchip, skates, skateboards and rollerblades are ruled out from a practical perspective. Wheel chairs, of course, are allowed. Prior Lake City Code Section 801.202 entitled, "Prohibited Areas" states "No person shall be permitted to take any animal, domestic or otherwise, into any park where the area is clearly marked by a sign bearing the words, "Domestic Animals Not Permitted in this Area." The staff suggests that the ordinance be amended to add a new section 801.202(1) which would read: "The area identified in Jeffers Pond Park Exhibit 2, dated August 24, 2010, shall be a prohibited area for domestic animals, skateboards, skates, rollerblades, bicycles and motorized vehicles (except authorized vehicles) and signage shall be prominently erected and maintained to confirm this status to users and visitors." Jeffers Foundation CEO Paul Oberg has indicated that he will pay for the signage as well as the capital improvements noted above. Enforcement will be on a case by case complaint basis. 1. Adopt the attached ordinance amendment. 2. Take no action. RECOMMENDED Alternative #1. MOTION: ty Manager R:\Council\2010 Agenda Reports\09 07 10\Domestic Animals.doc 2 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 11 O-XX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 801.200 OF THE PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that: 1. Section 801.200 of the Prior Lake City Code is hereby amended to add Section 801.202(1) in its entirety as shown below: 801.202(1) The area identified in Jeffers Pond Park Exhibit 2. dated Auaust 24. 2010. shall be a orohibited area for domestic animals. skateboards. skates. rollerblades. bicvcles and motorized vehicles (exceot authorized vehicles) and sianaae shall be orominentlv erected and maintained to confirm this status to users and visitors. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this ih day of September 1010. ATTEST: City Manager Mayor Published in the Prior Lake American on the 18th day of September, 2010. Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245/ www.cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 AGENDA Jeffers Area Trails August 24,2010 6:30 p.m. I. Welcome and Purpose II. DVD - Jeffers Waterfront III. Jeffers Foundation, Gifts and Conservation Donations IV. Trail Usage V. Comments VI. Adjourn Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.42451 www.cityofpriorlake.com Page 1 of 1 Frank Boyles From: Duane Leick [dleick@integra.net] Sent: Saturday, August 14,20107:47 PM To: Frank Boyles Subject: Prohibition of domestic pets Hi Frank, I am a near resident to the Jeffers Pond Park trails being considered for prohibition of domestic animals on certain trails. I am also a pet owner and agree that certain trails should be made domestic pet free to lessen the impact on existing wild life in those areas. I will not be able to be present at the scheduled upcoming meeting to detail my views so please use this e-mail as my expressed opinion on the subject. Respectfully, Duane L. Leick 3864 Majestic Ln Prior Lake, MN 55372 8/16/2010 Frank Boyles From: Sent: To: Subject: glenna siekert [generatelinks@gmail.com] Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:57 PM Frank Boyles Jeffers Pond Park trails Dear Mr. Boyles: My husband Fred and I often walk and very much appreciate the trails that have been developed in Jeffers Pond Park. I agree that domestic animals should be prohibited from some, if not all, of the park trails. We have displaced and disturbed the wildlife that call the Park home quite enough. Let pet-owners walk their animals elsewhere. Glenna Siekert 3890 Regal Pass Prior Lake 1 Page 1 of 1 Frank Boyles From: Brian Meagher [brian.meagher@basf.com] Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 4:06 PM To: Frank Boyles Subject: Jeffers Pond Conservation Policy Hello Mr. Boyles, I received your letter dated August 9,2010, and I'm shocked that tax money is being wasted on such a silly matter. I walk or run around Jeffers Pond 3 to 4 days per week and have never experienced the problems you have described in your letter. I have lived directly across the street from Jeffers Pond for over 16 years and I am shocked that our city is pandering to a few vocal distraught homeowners. This half-baked development has much greater problems than a few unleased dogs. Sincerely, Brian Meagher Market Development Manager Phone: 1-952-496-6076 Mobile: 1-952-250-9530 E-Mail: brian.meagher@basf.com Postal Address: BASF Building Systems, Inc. 889 Valley Park Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 USA BASF - The Chemical Company 8/17/2010 Frank Boyles From: Sent: To: Subject: laurie.miller@mchsLcom Thursday. August 19, 2010 8:13 AM Frank Boyles Prohibition of dogs from Jeffers Pond Park To the City of Prior Lake: I am excited about the additions to Jeffers Pond Park. The newly installed bridge, and the shelter and trails soon to be added will only enhance this already wonderful park. However, I am opposed to any prohibition of dogs from any part of this park. I built my townhome 4 years ago, and part of the reason I built in the location I did was its proximity to the park and the ability to enjoy the park with my dog. As a taxpayer I should be able to use any city park with or without my dog. I understand and follow the rules to have my dog leashed at all times, and I pick up any waste from my dog and deposit it in trash receptacles either in the park or back at my home. I also know that some dog owners do not respect these rules. I do not feel it is fair that the rule breakers would ruin it for the rule followers. I feel these rules should be enforced. Fines and/or prohibiting the people that don't follow the rules from the park is more fair than prohibiting dogs entirely. I realize the Jeffers Foundation is asking for this prohibition to protect the wildlife and natural areas. I feel the city should support its taxpaying citizens and allow everyone to enjoy the trails and all parts of the park. Finally, as well as being a resident of Prior Lake I am also a small business owner at River Valley Veterinary Service in Prior Lake. Each day as a veterinarian I see the bond between people and their dogs, and I foresee this as only becoming more important to people in the future. The city will benefit now and in the future by providing places for people and their pets to enjoy all the city has to offer. Thank you, Laurie Miller DVM 1 Page 1 of 1 Frank Boyles From: John Miller Umiller@teamscs.com] Sent: Thursday, August 19,20101 :15 PM To: Frank Boyles Subject: Jeffers Pond Park and Dogs Dear City of Prior Lake: I have been a resident of the community for 44 years and am proud of my City. I started out as the high school biology teacher at Prior Lake High School and did that for 15 years. With love of life and environment it pleases me that Prior Lake has the foresight to acquire and keep park property for the ages. I recently learned that the city is considering banning dogs in part of their park communities, I think that is a mistake. Someone said" A dog is a man's best friend" and how can we not allow our best friends to enjoy the parks with us. I am not advocating an open run for dogs, but one where one can take their pet for a walk on a leash and pick up after them if they defecate. Dogs, as all animals need space to be exercised in as well as smells and sights to experience, let's not be selfish and keep that from them and their owners. Please seriously consider allowing pets to use all of our parks with their owners! John Miller President 1 Partner ~gl!,[!D! 350 W. Burnsville Parkway, Suite 550, Burnsville, MN 55337 I www.teamscs.com Phone: 952.890.06061 Fax: 952,890.23921 imiller(cD.teamscs.com 8/19/2010 Frank Boyles From: Sent: To: Subject: laurie.miller@mchsLcom Thursday, August 19, 2010 8:13 AM Frank Boyles Prohibition of dogs from Jeffers Pond Park To the City of Prior Lake: I am excited about the additions to Jeffers Pond Park. The newly installed bridge, and the shelter and trails soon to be added will only enhance this already wonderful park. However, I am opposed to any prohibition of dogs from any part of this park. I built my town home 4 years ago, and part of the reason I built in the location I did was its proximity to the park and the ability to enjoy the park with my dog. As a taxpayer I should be able to use any city park with or without my dog. I understand and follow the rules to have my dog leashed at all times, and I pick up any waste from my dog and deposit it in trash receptacles either in the park or back at my home. I also know that some dog owners do not respect these rules. I do not feel it is fair that the rule breakers would ruin it for the rule followers. I feel these rules should be enforced. Fines and/or prohibiting the people that don't follow the rules from the park is more fair than prohibiting dogs entirely. I realize the Jeffers Foundation is asking for this prohibition to protect the wildlife and natural areas. I feel the city should support its taxpaying citizens and allow everyone to enjoy the trails and all parts of the park. Finally, as well as being a resident of Prior Lake I am also a small business owner at River Valley Veterinary Service in Prior Lake. Each day as a veterinarian I see the bond between people and their dogs, and I foresee this as only becoming more important to people in the future. The city will benefit now and in the future by providing places for people and their pets to enjoy all the city has to offer. Thank you, Laurie Miller DVM 1 Page 1 of 1 Frank Boyles From: Marilyn Miller [mmiller@teamscs.com] Sent: Thursday, August 19, 201010:45 AM To: Frank Boyles Subject: Prohibition of dogs from Jeffers Pond Park To the City of Prior Lake: If has come to my attention that there is consideration regarding the prohibition of dogs from areas within Jeffers Pond Park. I am opposed to this recommendation. I am not a dog owner but strongly believe that many of the residents (both those that own dogs and those that do not) that live in the Jeffers Pond Park area live there because of the wonderful walking paths and the ability to use these paths with or without dogs. I feel for the most part that as I walk these paths dog owners are very respectful of all others using the park and its trails as far as keeping their dogs leashed and picking up their dog's waste. I am sure that there are those don't but this is no different than having people abuse the park are in other ways, Le. littering, defacing property, disrespectful bike riding and/or skateboarding etc. I don't feel the dog owners who are tax payers just like the rest of us should be punished for owning a dog. Also I look up to the dog owners, many of them elderly, and respect them all because having a dog gets them out walking and using the park trails. Nearly every day we hear it in the news that we all need to get out and exercise more and one of the best ways is by walking. Let's not make this form of exercising any harder for a particular group of citizens, dog owners, by prohibiting areas and trails within the park. Finally I commend the City of Prior Lake for its dedication to maintaining and further developing its park system. Please allow all of your residents to use this system. Thank you, Marilyn Miller 8/19/2010 Page 1 of 1 Frank Boyles From: Rob [rtodd96@mchsi.com] Sent: Monday, August 23,20109:20 AM To: Frank Boyles Subject: prohibiting dogs from Jeffers Pond trails Dear Mr. Boyles, I was saddened to see that our family may no longer be able to take our dogs on a walk on the beautiful Jeffers Pond trails soon. We absolutely love this area and the parks and trails available. Besides Cleary Lake, which is not so conveniently located since we live nearby Jeffers Pond, there isn't a as beautiful a trail to walk our dogs on. We particularly like the wooded area because it is cooler and our dogs get a break from the sun. We always leash our dogs and we clean up after them as necessary. To be honest, I work at Jeffers Pond and I can't recall ever seeing anyone walking their dog without a leash. Therefore, I am a little confused and upset that this new ordinance would start soon. Our family wants you to reconsider this new ordinance prohibiting dogs from the Jeffers Pond trails in order to keep the Prior Lake area an attractive place for active families to live and enjoy. Perhaps placing a sign at the beginning ofthe trail explaining the rules would help. Regards, Lisa and Rob Todd 8/23/2010 EXCERPTS FROM THE RECORDING OF A JEFFERS POND TRAIL MEETING CONDUCTED ON AUGUST 24, 2010 AT PRIOR LAKE CITY HALL The meeting was attended by 13 Prior Lake residents from the Jeffers Waterfront area. Also in attendance were: Paul Oberg, Dar Fosse, Sue Ann Gruver, Steve Albrecht, Kendall Larson and Frank Boyles Marilyn Sales: live on Jeffers Pond, love the area, right on the Enclave Court. Have a dog. Walk the trails year round. Now can go around the lake, through the wooded area. Will I still be able to take my dog there? Concern is that was one of the selling points of buying the home was all the trails. Will I be able to take my dog around the lake because if! can't, that was one of the reasons we bought the home. Have done a great job on the trails, but Wensmann Homes dropped the ball on finishing the trails. Some were started with concrete and the end in the middle of the trees. Will that ever get completed. Albrecht: currently there is trail behind your house, between the lake and your house. That trail system goes on the east side, up to Fountain Hills, around the northern wetlands and across the boardwalk. The area that is restricted is not that area; however, would not be able to walk on the west side of the lake on the woodchip area that you currently use to close your loop. That area is proposed to be restricted. Kim Stewart, live in the area, walk regularly with my dog year around. Need clarification on where can walk dog. Can walk the dog halfway and then have to come back. Prohibited to go on the west side of the big lake. Albrecht: yes, the non-paved trails are the areas that are prohibited. Described the areas restricted and the areas that could still be used with domestic animals. Issue is there a deadline on the school property and would have to go back if did not go through the nature area. Stewart: I can walk behind the school on that pavement. Albrecht: Yes, on the paved trail, but that is a dead so would have to turn around and go back. Stewart: So I can't walk across the bridge. Albrecht: the bridge area is in the conservation area and that is where the new shelter will be. There will not be a paved trail out to Jeffers Pass from that location. We have not determined what kind of pervious surface will be there but it will not be paved, which is one of the conditions of the Jeffers Foundation paying for the trail. Stewart: So the reason why we are prohibiting dogs and cats is because of the feces? Boyles: 1) Damage to the property and other animal 2) dogs run loose and 3) concern for the ecology. 1 Stewart: where is shelter structure going to be built. Albrecht: the structure will be across the creek from the school on a flat space in the wooded area. Added that the City did not pay for the improvements of the nature area trail system. The board walk and bridge and all woodchip trails have been paid for by the Jeffers Foundation. As part of condition of nature center, and in city ordinance, domestic animals are prohibited from natural areas. Boyles: We have focused on dogs and cats but there are additional restrictions including, skates, skateboards, roller blades, bicycles and unauthorized motorized vehicles. Stewart: representing four other neighbors with dogs. Curious about the three parts to the money, the school board, the city and Jeffers Foundation. When went to Jeffers Pond dedication, they said if the city and school board could not corne up with the funds they would not have a resource center. Is that out of the picture? They were going to lose some grant money if the city could not ante-up. Stewart: in closing, feel bad because living next to an area I will not be able to bring my dog to walk in the woods. I pick up after my dog and I also pick up a lot of trash along the trail. I notice a decrease in trash when school is not in session. I think we are dropping the ball on educating our children on littering. I find that children run and scare animals away. The children are leaving stuff behind just like my dogs. Stewart: there is more trash when school is in session than when it is not. Rochelle. Gill: appreciate everything that the city and Jeffers Foundation has done to the area. I am a dog owner and find it sad that responsible dog owners are punished for those who are not responsible. I wrote an email this morning. How do you handle these regulations when they aren't being enforced? I have issues with dog owners who don't pick up, I end up picking up after them. I have talked to people who don't leash their dogs and they are offended. Not my problem, but I don't feel I have any support from the City in giving fines or restricting these people. The signs that are put up on the asphalt area are soft - Minnesota Nice - if you will. They don't spell out the details of the ordinances even in a short form. It just says leash and pick up with a little dog on it. People don't do that. It's like handicapped parking. People abuse that when they aren't legally able to that. My recommendation is that you get some serious signs out there and also for the Jeffers conservation area. You need to have something out there that really means it. That will help us to support what you are doing. Gill: I also made a recommendation that you increase the licensing of dogs and partner with the DNR to patrol some of these trails on an ad hoc basis to fine people. It is hard to observe the laws when I don't see it supported. I would volunteer to be part of that rotation if we ... Gill: I don't really know where that new bridge is. I live by the other bridge. It's a very nice bridge and you really take care of that area. What I'm saying is that we have ordinances, but we don't enforce them. What can I, as a resident, do to help with this? I'm not here pointing 2 fingers, I want to be part of the solution. This is a waste of ink and paper because it isn't enforced anywhere that I know of in Prior Lake, even though I use other parks, and there are inconsiderate owners that allow their dogs to run and defecate and they don't pick up. I think more could be done, even if it is a newspaper article from time to time letting people know. I saw a few things because of the newspaper. There will always be inconsiderate people and irresponsible dog owners. That's sad. I think we can make a difference by enforcing these regulations or take them off the books. Whether it's the Jeffers group or Prior Lake because they are intertwined. I can understand about the conservation about the way things loop on the asphalt trail. That's fine. I can make my way around. I can't go up to the floating bridge with my dog - I understand that. About the ruts - I think they are from service vehicles when the ground is soft. They can't be avoided. They do a great job of servicing. When we had the big rains, the chips are being washed down and the ruts are being exposed. Hopefully they will throw some more chips - I don't know if that's budgeted - it would be nice. Have to cut down some of the overhang. Have to have maintenance up there and trucks are the way, I guess. My concern is dogs and the fact that these rulings are not enforced. What you are asking and has been mandated. I work for a non-profit organization. I understand foundations. This has been mandated without any support of the rule - you will still have people walking on that path. What are you going to do about it. Someone must come up with a plan. I will be glad to work on a planning committee if you do that. Jack Born, Unfortunately the restricted area is right where I walk my dog twice a day. So, I am unhappy with this if that is going to happen, but this is a very unique place and I have to agree with you. I think it is unfortunate that the people on the eastern part that the walking path is going to be restricted so they can't walk all the way around the lake. This is a unique place - no question about it. Regarding comments about the laws - we have laws for the street that are hard to enforce too. Sorry I can't walk there with my dog anymore, but that's the way it goes. I'll have to find another place. Diane Gutheir: I see a whole lot of blue around my house. I think part of what we need is education. No.1, I got a dog license. I've never seen this before tonight. Never saw any other rules for pets in Prior Lake. I just found out that I'm not supposed to be walking on the floating bridge with my dog. I walk him there every day! No one educated the new residents on what the rules are. I walk 4-5 miles every day. Basically, I can't walk around my house, I will have to go down to the school. I'm not that upset about the woodchip area. It's kind of a challenge to walk the dog there anyway. There is so much going on in there. I understand that its not good for the animals and its not a very pleasant walk with my dog anyway. So I would just as soon stay to the nice wide path where he doesn't do anything he's not supposed to do and I can watch him. I think it is important that there is some education for the new residents so we know what to expect. I agree with you as far as enforcement - every day. People let them loose in the swamp and can't get them back. It's kind of a large area to be restricted. People that don't follow the rules are going to be on the paths anyway unless you can find a way. Bill MacDonald: It's pretty well determined that you can't enforce people to pick up. There is an old saying, if you can't fight 'em, join 'em. I think ifthere are no proper signs put up telling 3 people what they can and can't do; and put up a dispenser for plastic bags so people can grab one and pick up after their dog - that would help. Michele Stapf: Closing the woodchip path really impacts me because that's where I start my walks. I will have to double my walk time or drive to the other side to walk around the blacktop. I understand it will negatively impact a lot of people who live on the south side who try to walk our dogs. I see all the dog owners nod. I can understand your point of view too. But I wish there was some way we could at least let us walk on that one section. Lisa Rasmussen: I do the same thing, I walk the loop around the pond. I clean up after my dog. I clean up after other people's dogs. I understand the environmental side of the conservation area. Don't let the dogs go back there. The rest of you, that one spot, if we could have it open to us to walk our animals. It's a beautiful trail. It's perfect to go around. Once in a while I'll see kids outside and kids love to see the animals - the dogs and the other animals. Ginny MacDonald: I love dogs too, but it's a real joy to be able to walk back in that area without them. You see more birds. You see more of everything. I know you are good dog owners, but there are so many who don't. I can walk back there and be charged by a dog. I don't know what their personality is and if I am back in that woods alone, I appreciate not having to share that walk through that pathway, through the nature, without them. There are a lot of pet owners in the area who allow dogs and they go right behind my house. I see many people there without their dogs on a leash and let them run into the swamps. They find something good or some animal and they sure would like to ferret that animal out of there. LeeAnn Leech: I have a couple of kids who have gone to Jeffers Pond. They have done a very good job of preserving that area and allowing our kids to enjoy an environmental center. The school has done a phenomenal job of teaching respect for that area. I own a dog and I often do the same trek. My fear is that I am going to have to go to Cleary Lake to walk my dog as the area on the blacktop is hard on dogs. The blacktop is hot. Going through the path with the woodchip cools her down and completes the whole path. Now I will have to hop in the car and drive down to Cleary Park. It is so unfortunate because I live so close to a beautiful area that I will not be able to use. I will have to go someplace else and hop in the car. Don't we try to teach our kids that we don't have to use our cars to enjoy the environment. Gill: Is the area going to be posted clear and concise so we know that. Maybe we can get signs for the asphalt areas to publish the rules and regulations. Maybe there is a way to get trash cans and bags. More trash cans needed. Maybe the type of place where we can deposit our bags rather than taking them. People who are responsible dog owners would do that. People would not take the bags for other uses. Albrecht: the City has spent about $200,000 on the paths. Wensmann dedicated land as part of the development and they were not required to provide any additional funding. They did some swapping for trails where the City did sidewalks for them. There is a conservation easement over the property that is overseen by the Land Trust and there are specific rules that the Land Trust enforces with the City for the maintenance of that property. Those rules were set up by the 4 Jeffers Foundation and the Land Trust when they turned the property over to the City. The City owns and maintains the property within the guidelines that are set up. Kendall Larson: I am a resident in the area. I live across Hwy 21. The reason for me to be here is the same as yours. I walk my dog in that area and take walks there myself. Up front with Mr. Oberg - I strongly question the reasoning for this. A couple of individuals brought up parks and Cleary Lake Park. When Jeffers Pond was put forth as environmental area. That is how I look at it and I am understanding it better tonight. It is going to be more inconvenient for dog walking for all of us. Like all of you, I leash my dog most of the time. She likes to get in the water on a hot day and cool off. The reason behind this is good. It is good for the park. It is good for the kids. We had a daughter and a black lab thinking labs are safe dogs. Unfortunately, she was bitten and it scared her. I understand the environment and the birds being flushed out. I've seen that change through the years too. I agree with what you said tonight. It will be more inconvenient for those of us who enjoy that area with our dogs, but .. also has need about getting back into the woods around the lake - you are really in a special, special place there. Not many places in Prior Lake that have that feeling in the park system. Dog restrictions in the park - can see where the portion of the trail that comes out by the school and heads north across the bridge and outlets at the park near 21 - would be nice if something could be allowed there. But let's go on with the decision that was made tonight. I will alter my dog walk for the benefit of the environment and look at that as down the road for my kids. Boyles: Would anyone else like to speak? Thank you all for being there. I have taken copious notes and will convey them to the city council so they are aware of your perspectives. It is my hope to have this on the city council agenda either on September 7 or September 20. Please watch the PLA or city website for confirmation of the appropriate meeting. 5