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Council approves leash requirement and adds Jones Park to dog-park list (Ordinance 0003-26)
Summary
The Common Council approved Ordinance 0003-26 to clarify off-leash rules and require leashes on public property except in designated dog parks; Jones Park was added to the list of parks where dogs may be off-leash under posted rules. The measure passed by roll call, 13-0.
The council granted separate consideration to Ordinance 0003-26, which revises the city's rules on unleashed animals and dog parks. City Attorney David explained that the ordinance "adds a leash requirement" for animals on public property and clarifies exceptions (animals in vehicles, law-enforcement canines, and dogs inside designated dog parks), and that rules for dog parks must be adopted by the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and posted on official signs.
Alder Wagner requested separate consideration; after the city attorney's explanation the council voted 13-0 by roll call to approve the ordinance. The ordinance also adds Jones Park to the list of parks where dogs may be off-leash within posted rules. The council recorded the unanimous approval and placed the item on the consent agenda for implementation steps to follow.
