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Council backs plan for dog park at Shane Cole Park with equipment to be donated

City of Nokomis City Council · April 14, 2025
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Summary

Mayor Goldsmith said Camerons Causes will provide dog-park equipment at Shane Cole Park; the city's expected cost is an additional camera and signage recommended by the insurer. The council discussed access, separation by dog size, waste receptacles, and timeline and did not finalize location.

Mayor Goldsmith told the council the city is exploring a dog park at Shane Cole Park and that a local group called Camerons Causes has agreed to purchase the play equipment; the only anticipated city expense would be installation of an additional camera. The city’s insurance provider supplied recommended guidelines and signage to post at the park.

Councilors discussed park access, siting and separate areas by dog size; the Cole family has been consulted and expressed support. Council majority expressed support for moving forward but did not adopt a final site or budget at the April 14 meeting.