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Dog‑park proposal deferred to budget season after site and maintenance concerns
Summary
Council revisited a previous dog‑park proposal and agreed to include it in next year's budget discussions; members raised concerns about site suitability, proximity to playgrounds, tree removal, maintenance and who would clean and manage the facility.
The council picked up prior conversation about a proposed dog park and agreed to return to the matter during budget season. Councilmembers discussed potential sites (Stonepoint and Oaks Park were mentioned), concerns about tree removal and proximity to playgrounds, and questions about ongoing maintenance and cleanliness.
One member summarized typical construction needs concisely: "It's just fencing. Wood chips and fencing." Members also cited Norwood's recent dog‑park installation as a local example and said they would ask staff to assess candidate sites and produce cost estimates for inclusion in the budget cycle.
