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Residents press council for fenced dog park, leash enforcement and signage after repeated off-leash incidents
Summary
Multiple residents told the council during public comment they have repeatedly encountered off-leash dogs at an unfenced roundabout 'dog park'; council and staff discussed ownership of the land, signage, and coordination with the HOA and county animal control.
Several residents used the meeting's public-comment time to press the council to address dog-control concerns at an unfenced roundabout often described as an informal dog-gathering area.
Residents described near-collisions with dogs that run into the roadway and urged the town to pursue options: installing fencing at the roundabout area, building a dedicated fenced dog park at Deer Springs Phase 3 in the future, installing drinking fountains for dogs and people, and adding clear leash-strengthening signage across public gathering places. Speakers said the roundabout parcel is an HOA/common area shown on tax maps as being owned by "Mustang" or “Mustang Development,” and that the town cannot unilaterally build fencing on privately owned lots; council and staff said a partnership or permission from the owner and HOA would be required.
Council members suggested staff contact the HOA and the property owner to open a dialogue; council also agreed to coordinate with county animal control for enforcement and to explore placing signs reminding pet owners to keep dogs on leash while using public streets and common areas. One speaker suggested the town pursue a temporary sign campaign while longer-term solutions are pursued.
Council asked staff to follow up offline with the resident who raised the issue and to place a staff follow-up item on a future agenda to review options for signage and partnerships with the HOA and landowner for fencing or an alternate dog-park site.
