Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 10 04

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LCity,f Louisville Parks & Recreation Memorandum To: Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board From: Dean Johnson, Parks Superintendent Date: 9/26/18 Subject: Discussion on a Proposed Louisville Dog Park Best Management Draft Document presented by David Clabots, PPLAB Member. Purpose: The purpose of this document is for PPLAB member David Clabots to update and gather feedback from the board regarding work developed by a subcommittee of PPLAB and OSAB boards to identify best practices from other communities related to providing and managing dog parks. The ultimate goal of this effort is to achieve agreement in the community for adopting a Louisville standard for developing and managing a future dog park, if funded and included in the work plan. Background: In response to community concerns related to dog park locations and management, PPLAB and OSAB board members established a joint subcommittee, referred to as the Dog Park Tiger Team, to research best practices related to providing and managing dog parks. PPLAB member, David Clabots, has been working with OSAB members over the past several months to review and develop best practices. The Dog Park Tiger Team members are visiting with their respective boards to review the research and a recommended standard approach for dog parks in the City of Louisville. Board Member Clabots will be presenting this item to the board. Please note there is no work plan item or funding to develop a new dog park in Louisville. Also, the results of the PPLAB/OSAB work would need to be vetted more broadly in the community prior to being considered by City Council. Following PPLAB/OSAB agreement, staff would need to develop and schedule a public engagement plan that fits into the work plan and adopted budget. Next Steps After OSAB and PPLAB provide input and guidance on any revisions to the best practices and recommended approach in the document, staff will work with the Dog Park Tiger Team to develop a schedule for next steps in the process. If additional changes need further work by the Tiger Team, an additional round of review and input might be needed by PPLAB and OSAB. 5