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City kicks off off‑leash work group; board raises questions about consultant prep and accountability
Summary
Staff reported a Jan. 22 kickoff of a community work group to identify off‑leash dog areas ahead of an ordinance effective May 19; board members sought more guidance from the Natural Resources Master Plan, asked about enforcement roles for public safety, and questioned consultant facilitation and who is accountable for the group's success.
Matt (park project manager) reported that the community work group held its first meeting Jan. 22 and includes public works, public safety, two park board representatives, members of Friends of Minnetonka Parks, representatives of the Paws organization and five residents appointed through Minnetonka Matters.
The group's stated goal is to produce themes and criteria for candidate off‑leash areas — balancing safety, park user impacts and natural resources protection — and to recommend designated areas in advance of a May 19 ordinance effective date. Matt…
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