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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 15, 2004
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Cole, Clark, Gunderson, Kincaid, Greenwood.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Clark that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Agenda items that have been placed on the council agenda of Tuesday, January 20, 2004, were
discussed with Department Heads that have placed items on the agenda.
Councilperson Greenwood now present at 8:04 a.m.
Council Members discussed the dog park to be located on city -owned property near the
intersection of Ansborough Avenue and Campbell Avenue. Paul Huting, Leisure Services
Director, reported that two neighbors were at the Leisure Services Commission meeting this
week to speak against the location of the park. Mr. Huting asked that the neighbors and
members of SPOT get together with him to discuss the park. Mr. Huting reported that there is a
petition with 59 signatures opposed to the location of the park. The neighbors are against the
park because of the following: flooding and aesthetics because of the fence.
Councilperson Greenwood stated that the neighbors have voiced concerns with the 6 foot fence,
wind blowing litter around the fence, flooding and maintenance of the park. The neighbors
already have increased traffic in the summer because of the Optimist Baseball Program.
Councilperson Greenwood suggested that the city look at another entrance and exist to this area.
Mr. Huting stated that traffic would not be an issue with the dog park because those using the
dog park would only go as far as the park.
Councilperson Cole stated that in conversations with the neighbors, they have expressed
concerns about traffic, access in and out and accidents.
Discussion was held as to whether the chain link fence could be changed from 5 feet to 6 feet.
Mr. Huting reported that we are waiting for an answer from St. Paul on this question. Discussion
was heard on chain link fence versus other types of fences such as plastic coated.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, will discuss with the IDOT to see if they would approve right in,
right out lanes for this area.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Gunderson
that the meeting be adjourned at 8:17 a.m. Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk