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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 25,2012 Page 4 Ms. Holden also asked if Johanna Marsh was under a maintenance plan because she noticed some roots on the tennis court. Ms. Olson indicated they cannot get rid of the root intrusion with a resurface. In order to eliminate that issue,tree roots and surrounding trees would need to be cut and the court would need to be reconstructed. B. Off-Leash Dog Area Location Discussion Ms. Olson explained the $7,500 figure in her memo was just a placeholder for the CIP and the amount was for a smaller park that did not need a lot of work or grading. If the Committee decided on a location that would need grading,then$7,500 would not be enough. She indicated that after Council reviews the CIP again,this item may even be eliminated. Ms. Olson questioned how the Committee would like to proceed with this. She also handed out an article she received from the City Administrator regarding local off-leash dog parks in the area that have issues with loud noise, etc. Mr. Messerly asked since the dog park is in the CIP currently is this something the Committee is required to move forward on. Ms. Olson indicated it is not required if the PTRC is not in agreement to having it and have other priorities. Committee Member O'Malley mentioned that she is not sure there is an appropriate location in our park system. MOTION: Committee Member Messerly motioned to table this item until March 2013 seconded by Committee Member Peck. Discussion ensued. Committee Member O'Malley questioned what the amount would be if they had to go to Parkshore. Ms. Olson indicated it would be significant because the area would need grading, a parking lot, fencing, etc... Council Liaison Holden indicated that taxes are going up because of the law change so Council will be looking at items to cut as well. Committee Member Peck asked Committee Member Straumann whether the County had indicated any places as being feasible. Mr. Straumann indicated the western part of Tony Schmidt was looked at but there was no way to get the dogs down to the water. MOTION (Called to vote): The motion carried 7-1 (Committee Member Peck). C. Newsletter Article Schedule Ms. Olson recapped that the PTRC has been submitting regular articles for the Newsletter and that she feels everyone has been doing a wonderful job with the articles. She noted that Committee Member O'Malley will be doing the next article which will be due Friday, October 5. Ms. Olson handed out a sign-up sheet for the months of December through May. Council Liaison Holden mentioned that the old newsletters are out on the website in case anyone wanted to look back to see what articles had already been submitted.