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Council directs staff to study dog‑park option near City Hall after Parks Board recommendations
Summary
Council signaled a preference for a dog park site north of City Hall and asked staff to prepare cost and logistics estimates; initial base cost was discussed at about $80,000 for fencing, sidewalks and water connections.
Council reviewed options for a city dog park based on prior Parks and Recreation Board recommendations. Staff said the board favored a 4th‑Street location for centrality and walkability, and councilors discussed alternative sites, including a larger parcel across the street from City Hall.
Councilor Jessica, who placed the item on the agenda, said she wanted the city to follow through on prior workshops. Staff estimated base construction costs (fencing, sidewalks, water) at roughly $80,000, with additional features (lighting, cameras, parking) increasing costs. Council generally favored the site adjacent to City Hall for convenience and directed staff to return to the April workshop with a more detailed cost estimate and logistics plan. Staff noted that dedicating city‑owned property as a park requires a resolution and that funding sources (park‑dedication fund or other sources) must be reviewed.
