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Park board briefed on off-leash work group as city moves to designate dog areas by May 19
Summary
Staff said the city adopted ordinance changes in November requiring designated off-leash areas and that, effective Jan., dogs must be leashed citywide unless in designated areas; a community work group meets March 19 to recommend sites, with a target of at least one designated area by May 19.
Staff member Matt (parks staff) updated the Minnetonka Park Board on the off-leash dog community work group and reviewed the ordinance timeline and enforcement concerns.
Matt said the community work group has held two meetings and will hold a third on March 19. The group includes residents selected via the Minnetonka Matters page, two representatives from Friends of Minnetonka Parks, two members from community dog group Paws, park board members and staff, and Captain Meehan from community safety.
Matt told the board the city council adopted changes to two ordinances in November to clarify…
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