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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 21, 20137 <br /> <br />The Council discussed meeting dates for the public to give comments on the proposed franchise <br />fee. It was the consensus of the Council to hold a public hearing on February 10 and February 24, <br />2014, on the proposal for a franchise fee. These dates would allow time for the Council to <br />consider public feedback before making any decision on a franchise fee. <br /> <br />City Administrator Klaers <br />noted that the communications plan could include an article or two in <br />the Bulletin <br />further noted that staff would get public hearing notices published in the Bulletin and that staff <br />would be working on a franchise fee information plan for the public hearings. <br /> <br /> <br />C.Off-Leash Dog Area Proposal <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson <br />introduced the off-leash dog proposal and welcomed <br />Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) presenters: Chuck Michaelson and John Van <br />Valkenburg. <br /> <br />PTRC Member Michaelson <br />presented the off-leash dog area proposal. He reviewed <br />recommendations on potential locations, liability concerns, rules/signs, seasonal hours of <br />operation, and maintenance/labor costs. <br /> <br />Mr. Michaelson <br />indicated that the PTRC is recommending one off-leash dog area location at <br />Hazelnut Park. If that site goes well, other locations could be considered in the future. <br /> <br />PTRC Member Van Valkenburg <br />reviewed input received from surrounding organizations <br />regarding off-leash dog areas. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br />asked about the proposed hours of sunrise to sunset, May 1 through <br />November 1. She voiced concern that noise could be an issue, especially early in the morning. <br />She suggested 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden <br />indicated that she would like to see this first year as a pilot program. <br />She shared concern that dog barking could be a problem. It could then be re-evaluated at the end <br />of the season. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant <br />inquired about the proposed staging area and if this temporary area could be <br />designed to make it easy for set up and take down. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Maurer <br />replied that staff would work with the crew to find the best <br />design. <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson <br />indicated that staff has already been working with the <br />Public Works Superintendent on the design. <br /> <br />Council consensus was to move forward on offering an off-leash dog park pilot program at <br />Hazelnut Park with hours set at 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br />F.B-2 Design Standards <br />