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. . . very pleased that the Council was listening to reasonable and well organized groups that come before them, such as the Skateboard Park supporters, and expressed their - support for a Skateboard park as well. Mrs. Morales described their concept plan for a dog park including monitors that would clean-up the park, and their fund raising efforts. She described the history and concerns about dogs in City parks, and offered the organization's assistance in addressing each and every issue. Bret Montague said that one of the concerns about a dog park was its single use, and described similar facilities such as tennis courts, children's play areas, baseball fields and the proposed Skateboard Park that have community support. He described two areas, one at Red Morton Park and the other a grassy meadow at Stulsaft Park that his group believed would be suitable for a fenced dog park based on specific criteria including the least cost. Mr. Montague said the Responsible Dog Owners group believed the total cost of fencing the proposed site at Stulsaft would cost $15,000 and the members were willing to provide "a reasonable portion of the funds." He asked the City to underwrite this project and move forward with this issue that has languished in front of the Council for fifteen years. Council Member Claire said that the residents of Farm Hill had been working with the City for two-years on modifying and renovating Stulsaft to make it more child friendly. He said it was important for the Responsible Dog Owners group to work with the Farm Hill group so everyone's needs would be satisfied. Mrs. Morales said her group had spoken with Susie Peyton, representing the Farm Hill group, and Mrs. - Peyton told them the grassy meadow at Stulsaft Park was not part of the area of their concern. In response to Council Member Bain's questions, Mrs. Morales said her group would raise as much money as possible, and hoped to raise as much as one-third of the cost. Council Member Bain said he thought the request was very reasonable and he was glad the group was so well organized, specifically in the areas of public relations and fund raising. He suggested that the Council Members include this request in the Budget, and consider it as well as the proposed Skateboard Park. MEMO 7/7/98 Vice Mayor Ruskin said that he had visited the proposed grassy meadow site with Mrs. Peyton, and it was separate from the proposed renovations of the children's area and the lower meadow. Council Member Claire said the proposed site was currently being used "very heavily" and asked that both groups "be aware of that." Council Member Claire concurred that a dog park was needed, and just cautioned everyone to make sure that the dog park fits into the overall plan for Stulsaft Park, as well as the Council's objective to acquire more play fields in the City. - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 57 JULY 6,1998 MINUTES Page No. 037 PAGE 3