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Council debates adding a second dog park or improving existing site
Summary
Councilors and staff discussed whether to build a second dog park or enhance the current dog park with shade, water and short fence sections; staff said water is on site but additional irrigation and fencing would be required to fully enclose a new or improved area.
Councilors asked whether to add another dog park or improve the existing one. One councilor asked, "What's the difference in adding another dog park or enhancing the one that we have?" and staff replied the existing park has water on site but would require installing irrigation and short fence segments to create a contained area.
Councilors and staff discussed options including adding shade shelters, installing sprinklers to keep grass green and posting signage to remind owners to clean up after pets. Several councilors favored keeping both pieces while deciding on a permanent plan and asked staff to cost out irrigation and short fence segments so the council can make a budget decision.
Why it matters: dog‑park improvements affect neighborhood amenities, maintenance budgets and park usage; staff will provide cost estimates and an implementation recommendation.
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