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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes November 14, 2012 Page 4 of 7 Board members talked about challenges of measuring impacts of dogs on properties and the citizens’ experiences. Terry Tessier, 249 Lois Drive – Urges the board to consider the dog owning citizens’ desires to have off-leash experiences. Terry would participate in a Green tag /off-leash type of program or training. Laura Page, 920 Rex Street – Laura thinks that some properties should be off limits to dogs due to high environmental value. However, suggests that Warembourg is a possible low value property. Supports consideration of an alternate day’s model. Urged the City to get data from enforcers. Make owners responsible. If behavior is a problem then dog privilege should be revoked. Tom Davinroy (OSAB) – Warembourg property is a possible property for the dog off-leash program but others may identify it as a good kid or habitat property (children’s fishing pond, rout to school etc). In his unofficial efforts to monitor compliance, numbers are low, he has observed 30-50% compliance. Tom explained that current city code requires that all dogs be on a leash in the city boundaries expect when in the dog parks, off-leash areas or on private property. Code compliance resources in the city are very limited and enforcement on open space is a lower priority due to budget/staffing constraints. Mike Schantz (OSAB) – Data is important, review of studies, other programs experiences, input from other users of the trails, impact on nature, etc. Johnny Ray, 273 Lois Circle – Supports alternate days and suggested hard to manage for “pristine” conditions on properties. Frank Sinkule, 172 South Raintree Lane - Dog licenses are coming out soon, good opportunity to get more data. Amelia Janes, 230 South Carter Avenue - Would like to have mindful respectful discussion of where to open the privilege. Horst Loeblich, 162 South Carter Ct - Spoke in support of off-lease if well done, knows the dogs and people in the area. Walks his dogs on leash. Caryn Greef, 161 South Raintree Lane – Recollects that survey revealed that 48% of households have dogs. Talked about her experience with OSAB, Bubonic plague threat from prairie dogs is very near trail. Supports dog off leash program. Alison Gorsevski (OSAB) - Commented that the off-leash experience is very varied, some dogs and owners are not able to follow the guidelines. 5