Members offer twice‑monthly dog‑park cleaning plan; board to remove one dead tree
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Summary
A volunteer team offered to clean Duffyland dog park twice monthly in winter months; Director Collins and facilities staff said they will remove one dead tree and continue monitoring, with facilities assessing staffing and schedule.
A volunteer who helps maintain the Duffyland dog park told the board the crew can visit twice a month during winter months to clean the park, requiring a morning shutdown when crews work.
The volunteer explained the crew's current schedule and suggested a twice‑monthly winter cadence to align with lower summer traffic. "What we can handle is to come twice a month, but just during the wintertime months," the volunteer said.
Director Collins said she inspected the park and raised concerns about two trees she had monitored through winter; staff agreed one tree is dead and will be removed. Facilities director Mike Whiproot confirmed crews are handling maintenance and will plan timelines based on available personnel.
Why it matters: Regular maintenance affects park safety, shade and usability for members and their pets. Volunteer help could increase cleaning frequency without adding recurring staff costs, but it requires coordination for shutdown windows and staffing.
Next steps: Facilities will evaluate staff capacity and scheduling for additional maintenance and the board will monitor the tree removal and ongoing condition of vegetation at the park.
Ending: Board members said they expect to hear back about whether the twice‑monthly winter schedule is feasible and will accept further member input.
