13 - Laserfiche WebLink

V • Existing asphalt berm at street edge Commissioner Lambert indicated he liked the idea of the shade structure separating the two dog areas and wondered whether consideration had been given to including solar for night lighting. He was advised that it was not planned for the park to be open at night, and power would need to be brought in if lighting was considered. Commissioner Lambert also thought the small dog area in the design was too small. Commissioner Wahl also liked the plan but was concerned there was no planned shade structure in the bottom of the large dog area. She indicated she was unsure about the proposed use of boulders but would like something for dogs to interact with, was in favor of mulching for the base and providing dog bags, and would like to have some appropriate artwork incorporated in the plan. Commissioner Streng liked the presentation and agreed with Commissioner Lambert about increasing the small dog area, but wondered how this would work with the planned shade structure between the two areas. He also liked Commissioner Wahl's recommendation of adding a shade structure in the lower large dog area and shared her concerns about base covering, artwork and interactive items. Commissioner Streng stated he was against lighting this dog park at night. He commended Mr. Tanaka on his berming idea for the lower corner. Chairperson Kinzer was advised by Mr. Tanaka that the small dog area in this design was larger than the small dog area at the Muirwood dog park. Ms. Andrade-Wax noted that the Muirwood dog park is approximately '/-acre and this new dog park would be approximately 2- acres. Ms. Yurchak advised that chipped wood particles are provided by the City for base materials at Muirwood, and considering mulch for this new dog park would add additional cost. Commissioner Wahl questioned whether the chips could be made smaller. Commissioner Lambert indicated he liked the possibility of using mulch for the base, and including some kind of play structures for the dogs. Chairperson Kinzer agreed consideration should be given to adding some play structures and more shade in the large dog area. Chairperson Kinzer opened the meeting for public comment at 7:37 p.m. Cele Gutierrez — indicated she uses the Muirwood dog park regularly. She suggested the proposed fence height in the plan be increased, benches not be placed near the fence where dogs can use to climb over, and play structures and artwork be placed towards the perimeter area of the dog park leaving a large open space for dogs to run. Ms. Gutierrez agreed that small mulch would be better than chips, gates open opposite to those at Muirwood, and advertising of the park be posted at other city parks. Melanie Sadek, Valley Humane — made the following comments: 1) picnic tables imply people could eat at the area and take up space; 2) dogs wanting to run will run into structures, so they should be placed in the outer area; 3) poop-bags should be available all over the park; 4) a Parks and Recreation Commission October 9, 2014 Page 3