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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JULY 11, 2016 6 <br /> <br />1. Keep your dog in sight and under voice control at all times. <br />2. Clean up and dispose of feces left by your dog in the provided barrels. Owners must have a <br />bag for removal of feces. <br />3. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated. <br />4. No aggressive dogs allowed. If your dog becomes unruly or plays rough, leash it and leave <br />immediately. <br />5. Female dogs in heat and dogs under the age of four months are prohibited. <br />6. Use at your own risk. Owners are responsible and liable for the actions and behavior of <br />their dogs at all times. <br />7. Users are limited to three dogs per visit. <br />8. It is recommended that children be supervised by a parent or guardian. <br />9. Dogs must be on a leash unless in Off Leash Dog Area boundaries. <br />10. All other City Park rules apply. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson reported staff currently mows grass in this field and <br />would continue to do so although the frequency may increase if there is an active use. With no <br />programmed use of the field, mowing is currently less frequent in this field than the other fields at <br />Perry Park. Staff obtained two quotes for fence modifications and Century Fence was the lowest <br />at $4,100. City staff has worked with Century Fence previously and had no problems with the <br />quality of their work. Their schedule currently allows for construction in the month of July, which <br />should allow this area to be open for Arden Hills’ Bark and Rec day which is planned for July 30. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the City would have only one dog park. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained the intention was to maintain two dog parks <br />and gauge the level of use on each. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden was surprised that PTRC was proposing to have another dog park and <br />that the Council was not addressed for input. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated this matter was discussed at a joint worksession with the PTRC. <br />She commented on the declining use of the softball and baseball fields. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the growing need for soccer and lacrosse fields. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wicklund inquired if this was a budgeted expense for 2016. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson reported the dog park was not a budgeted expense but <br />maintenance of the fence is in the park maintenance budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wicklund asked if there was a high demand for dog parks in Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated dog parks are growing in popularity. He did not <br />have any numbers as to the percentage of dog owners in Arden Hills. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden believed that the ice rink at Hazelnut Park was a great dog park for <br />small to medium sized dogs. However, this was not a great fit for larger dogs.