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Park & Recreation Commission_Pets in Parks Ordinance_ReconsiderationPage 1 of 1 Kevin Firnstahl - Motion to Reconsider Dogs in Parks From: To: Date: Subject: CC: Ric Jones Firnstahl, Kevin 3/6/2013 5:38 AM Motion to Reconsider Dogs in Parks Buol, Roy; Van Milligen, Mike Good Morning, Kevin. This is a formal request that reconsideration of the proposed ordinance allowing leashed, licensed dogs in City of Dubuque parks be placed on the City Council Agenda for March 18, 2013. I intend to make that motion having preserved my ability to do so by voting with the prevailing side. Thanks. Ric Jones City Council Member At -Large City of Dubuque, Iowa www.ricjones.com 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 556 -3490 file:///C :/Users/kfirnsta/ AppData / Local /Temp/XPgrpwise /5136D646DBQ_... 3/14/2013 Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Pet Ordinance Recommendation from Commission DATE: March 13, 2013 INTRODUCTION Dubuque kital All- America City II 111! 2012 The purpose of this memo is to forward a second recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission regarding the Pet Ordinance. BACKGROUND The pet ordinance recommended by the Commission was on the march 4th Council agenda. Council Member Ric Jones sent a letter requesting consideration of prohibition of pets in play areas and at the Veterans' Memorial Plaza. RECOMMENDATION At the march 12th meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission, it was moved by Harris, seconded by Lyness to add to the pet ordinance recommendation to make all Veterans' Memorials and playground equipment areas in parks as no pet" areas. The vote passed 5 -2 with Blocker, Harris, Klinge, Lyness and Nadeau voting yes; Schlueter voting no; and Hoffmann abstaining. ACTION REQUESTED This information is provided for the City Councill. MLW:et copy Park and Recreation Commission Members Bob Blocker Chuck Harris Paul Hoffmann Ken Klinge Karen Lyness Evelyn Nadeau David Schlueter Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager Marie Ware, Leisure Services4/lanager FROM: Mary Rose Corrigan SUBJECT: DATE: March 13, 2013 e'aith Specialist Pet's in Parks Violation Statistics Dubuque 2007 We have researched Animal Control requests for service to address dogs in City parks. Since 2009, 12 calls were received for 10 different parks. The following is the specifics of each call: Eight out of eleven owners were given warnings in these calls. '1. Eagle Point Park- People taking leashed dogs into park when closed. Not called in at time of incident. 2. Comiskey Park- Owner with leashed dog while playing basketball. Owner was given a warning. 3. 15th & Bluff (Not really park, green area)- Dog in area. Owner was given a warning. 4. Jackson Park- Two leashed dogs in park. Gone on arrival. 5. Unknown area- Owner given warning. 6. Jefferson Park- Owner in park with leashed dog. Owner was given a warning. 7. Bergfeld Pond- Dogs running loose. Owners were given a warning. 8. Cleveland Park- Owner with leashed dog. Owner was given a warning. 9. Jefferson Park- Loose dogs in park. No owner, not located 10. Valentine Park- Loose dog with owner. Owner was given a warning. 11. Jackson Park- Leashed dog with owner. Owner was given a warning. If you need further information, please advise. MRC /Ih E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager Pet Ordinance Research From Other Cities March 11, 2013 INTRODUCTION Dubuque bietLI All- America City 11111r 2012 The purpose of this memorandum is to share research that had been done with other cities prior to the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation. BACKGROUND Prior to the Commission's discussion regarding pets in parks leisure services staff reached out to other cities in Iowa. Research was done with parks and recreation personnel in these cities. A part of this research is in the background document provided to both the Commission and Council. Other information contained in the following pages had been shared verbally during discussions or was used in the preparation of the proposed ordinance. DISCUSSION In the majority of cities the enforcement is not done by the parks and recreation personnel. Dubuque is unique in that it has Park Patrol. Other cities do not have sworn law enforcement officers and seasonal park patrol as a part of their department. Cities we compared to did enforcement through animal control or police. You will see as a part of the chart in the last column comments related to this. The enforcement that is done throughout our system now is to gain compliance. In the discussion with COP's and Park Patrol they request persons with a dog in the park to leave and comply with the current ordinance. In our discussion none of them ever remembered writing a ticket but gained compliance by asking persons to leave. All comparison cities allow dogs in parks and on trails except Dubuque and have done so for as many or more years as we have not allowed dogs in parks and on trails. Because no one has made a change there is no statistics about how the change affected the numbers of problems either in an increase or decrease. In other words no one can share if there was an increase in dog bites because they aren't tracking a change in ordinance. No one reported during our initial interviews these kinds of problems although they can exist. Some cities do not have an ordinance to specifically address parks or trails because they are allowed. They only address animals at large. Some cities did report they wish they had an ordinance like ours but we did not document that at the time because they also said they knew a change would not be likely as it is a divided topic, just like we see during our discussions. They understood that people fall on each side of this issue. ACTION REQUESTED This memorandum is for informational purposes only. 2 largest cities in Iowa Popul. www.in dogs allowed in all city parks and all trails dog park available notes fopleas e.com (2010) Des Moines 203433 yes - must be leashed - no longer than 6 ft. yes - 8.5 acres plus 1 acre for small dogs - all fenced; $20 fee Cedar Rapids 126326 yes - must be leashed yes - 14 acres; building a second one; $27 fee some complaints regarding waste clean -up, enforced by animal control and police Davenport 99685 yes - must be leashed yes - 3 acres; no fee enforced by police, not parks Sioux City 82684 yes - must be leashed yes - 5 acres fenced; no fee Waterloo 68406 yes - must be leashed - no longer than 6ft. yes - 5 acres fenced - $10 annual fee enforced by police not parks; "if contacted will come and stake out "; random offenders are difficult to enforce; partner with Humane Society Iowa City 67862 yes - must be leashed yes - (2) 14 acres fenced; $35 fee Council Bluffs 62230 yes - must be leashed no - but expect a dog park will be in the plan soon enforced by owners, peer pressure; off leash dogs are more of a problem at rec complex with 10 fields pets discouraged there. Ames 58965 yes - must be leashed yes - 10 acres fenced; $40 fee has not been a problem Dubuque 57637 no yes - 2.5 acres fenced; $1 daily, $25 annual fee largest cities in Iowa Popul. www.in dogs allowed in all city parks and dog park available notes fopleas e.com (2010) all trails West Des 56609 yes - must yes - 10 acres fenced; multiple calls per week; no Moines be leashed $20 annual fee fines and no penalties - most violate rules; working on changing regulations. Most problems occur at parks; few problems at dog park which is monitored by a security guard. Cedar Falls 36145 yes - must yes - 3 acres fenced; $15 not a lot of complaints, but be leashed - no longer than 6ft or on voice command annual fee hard to enforce DES MOINES: Q: Does the City of Des Moines have a leash law? A: Yes, if the dog is on the owner's property it must be restrained by an adequate protective fence or by leash, cord, chain or other similar restraint or the pet must be at all times within the actual physical presence of and immediately obedient to the commands of the owner or person given charge of the dog and at no time be more than six feet from such person. If the dog is off the owner's premises it must be on a leash, cord, or chain or other similar restraint not more than six feet in length and under the control of a person competent to restrain and control the dog. Cats are not required to be leashed; however, if a cat is not confined within a premise, it is required to be spayed or neutered, and properly licensed. CEDAR RAPIDS: 23.27 - ANIMALS IN PARKS AND ON GOLF COURSES. (a) No animals shall be allowed within 50 feet of any wading pool, pavilion, playground, or ball field in a city park, except service animals are permitted in and within 50 feet of pavilions. (b) No animal shall be allowed in any area of a city park unless it is attached to a leash not more than 6 feet in length and of sufficient strength to restrain the animal when the leash is held by a person capable of restraining and controlling the animal, unless the city park is designated by the Cedar Rapids City Council as an off leash park and the dog is within such park boundaries and displays an off -leash park permit tag. (c) No animal shall be allowed on any golf course operated by the City of Cedar Rapids. 4 (d) No animal shall be allowed within the Bever Park zoo area bounded by the security fence, Old Mc Donald's farm or the Schuknecht Water Fowl Exhibit. WATERLOO: http:// www. cityofwaterlooiowa .com /animalordinance Dog park is monitored by volunteers and patrons with "peer pressure" supervision. COUNCIL BLUFFS: Council Bluffs code of ordinances Title 4, Health and Sanitation - Article 1 Humane Animal Treatment and Control 4.20.010. AMES: The Ames Municipal Code requires that cats - just like dogs - be restrained by their owners and kept from running at large. It is unlawful for animal owners to allow their pets to roam the neighborhoods and parks. Unless they are on their owners property or that of a neighbor who has given permission, both cats and dogs must be restrained by an appropriate leash. Violations of the Animals at Large ordinance are municipal infractions punishable by fines of $50. Second and third offenses result in $100 fines, after which additional violations can result in fines as high as $750. In addition, cats and dogs that are roaming at large in Ames are impounded by animal control officers. The first time a cat or dog is impounded, the owner must pay $25 for the animal's release. After the first time, the impound fee is raised to $30. WEST DES MOINES: 5 -3 -9: RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful for any animal, including, but not limited to, cats, dogs, cattle, horses, swine, sheep, fowl or any animal defined as dangerous or vicious by this chapter to run at large within the corporate limits of the city. The owner shall be held responsible and subject to penalty. (1985 Code §3 -2.03) CEDAR FALLS: Sec. 20 -279. - Recreational trails. The following rules and regulations apply to all recreational trails within the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa: (1) Recreational trails shall be used and classified as trails for: foot traffic, bicycling, cross - country skiing, roller - blading and other special usage authorized by permit from the Director of Human and Leisure Services or designee. (2) The use of motorized vehicles and snowmobiles is prohibited on recreational trails within the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa, except for authorized emergency and maintenance vehicles. (3) No person shall permit or allow a horse under their control to be on any recreational trail within the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa. No person shall permit or allow a dog on said recreational trail unless said dog is under the control of said person and is on a leash of six feet or less in length. Said person shall pick up and dispose of any feces from the dog under that person's control. For the purposes of this article, horse is defined as any equine animal including horses, mules, burros, donkeys, and all lamas or alpaca like animals. Dog is defined as all members of the canine species, male or female, whether altered or not. (4) Special permits may be issued by the director of human and leisure services or designee for special events on specific dates utilizing golf carts or similar motorized transportation upon a recreational trail for elderly and /or handicapped persons. Sec. 6 -56. - Permitting dog or cat to run at large. (a) Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for the owner of a dog or cat to: (1) Generally. Permit or allow a dog or cat to be at large. Any dog or cat found at large shall be presumed to be so with the permission of its owner and proof that such dog or cat was at large, and of ownership, shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption in any proceeding charging any violation of this section. (2) Cemeteries. Permit or allow such dog or cat to be in any public cemetery at any time. (3) Public parks and playgrounds. When signposted, permit such dog or cat to be in a public playground or park during the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday of June each and every year, except if such animal is part of an organized public activity. (b) Exceptions. The foregoing subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3) shall not apply to guide dogs used by handicapped persons. At large means running or found within the city upon any street, alley, sidewalk or public or private grounds. A dog or cat, properly licensed as required by this article, shall not be deemed at large if it is: (1) On the premises of the owner; (2) Under the control of a person competent to restrain and control the dog or cat, either by leash, cord, chain or other similar restraint not more than ten feet in length, or properly restrained within a motor vehicle; (3) Properly housed in a veterinary hospital or licensed kennel; or (4) Accompanied by or at heel beside and obedient to the commands of the owner or a competent responsible person unless the dog is on a recreational trail. Dogs on recreational trails must be on a leash of six feet or less in length as required in section 20- 279(3) of this Code. (5) A dog which is either under the control of a person competent to restrain and control the dog, or which is accompanied by or at heel beside and obedient to the commands of the owner or a competent responsible person, and which is within the confines of an authorized off -leash dog exercise facility as described in Section 20 -224 of this Code, provided that such person is at all times in compliance with all of the provisions of such section. Cedar Falls code of ordinances Chapter 6 Animals - http: // library. municode.com /index.aspx ?clientI D =10264 &state I D =15 &statename =Iowa 6 "HE CITY OF DUB Masterpiece oil issi 13i TO: Dubuque City Council FROM: Park and Recreation Commission DATE: February 22, 2013 SUBJECT: Park Ordinance Regarding Pets in Parks Dubuque All natty 2007 INTROD UCTION The purpose of this memo is to share our research, public input and recommendation related to the dogs in parks petition and issue forwarded to us by you. BACKGROUND Extensive research and public input has been involved in the topic of dogs in parks. The information we reviewed is attached in the Background and Summary of Information Regarding Dogs in Parks Discussion. The public has been involved in this discussion from the start. The minutes of our meetings, also attached, surnmarize the feedback and input received at meetings. We received 47 letters, WebQA's and e -mails in support of the current no dogs ordinance and 10 supporting the change to allow dogs. A petition which started the discussion to allow dogs had at last count 1,101 signatures and a petition of 1,057 signatures to keep the ordinance as is with no dogs was also received. The public has also been very active in calling by phone each of us as Commission members. DISCUSSION We have studied this topic extensively. There are persons on each side of the dog issue and are passionate in their beliefs. As you see from all the documents there are many views but most fall into two carnps- allow dogs or don't allow dogs. RECOMMENDATION The Commission voted to allow dogs in parks and on trails except for Eagle Point Park and lvlashall Park and Arboretum, Bunker Hill Golf Course, Sutton and Flora Pools and inside the fence of the McAleece Park and Recreation Complex. Please see ordinance for all the changes to put this into affect. The vote of the Commission for approval and recommendation of an Amended Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation Ordinance was 6-1. The affirmative votes were Blocker, Harris, Klinge, Lyness, Nadeau and Schlueter. The dissenting vote was Hoffrnann. This is our recommendation to you. Prepared by: P&R C:et Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589 -4381 ORDINANCE NO. 13 AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND RECREATION BY ADDING DEFINITIONS RELATING TO ANIMALS; RESTRICTING HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES; PERMITTING DOGS, CATS, AND DOMESTICATED ANIMALS IN CERTAIN PARKS, OPEN SPACES, AND TRAILS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; ESTABLISHING LEASH AND WASTE CLEAN -UP REQUIREMENTS; PROHIBITING ANIMALS RUNNING AT- LARGE WITHIN PARKS, OPEN SPACES, OR TRAILS; PERMITTING THE EXERCISING OF DOGS OFF LEASH IN CERTAIN AREAS; AND REVISING PARK, OPEN SPACES AND TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. Title 10, Chapter 5 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: Chapter 5 PARKS AND RECREATION ARTICLE A. ADMINISTRATION 10 -5A -2: PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION: C. Powers: The responsibilities of the commission are to advise the city council on: 1. Use Of Grounds And Facilities: The establishment of rules and regulations governing the use of all grounds and facilities that have been or may be set aside as public parks, playgrounds, open spaces, trails, and other such park and recreation facilities. Such rules and regulations shall include, but are not limited to: ARTICLE B. USE REGULATIONS 10 -5B -1: DEFINITIONS: As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: AT LARGE: Any dog or cat found off a leash and unattended by an owner or keeper. CAT: Both male and female animals in the family Felis catus whether neutered or not. CITY MANAGER: City manager or city manager's designee. COMMISSION OR THE COMMISSION: The park and recreation advisory commission. DOG: Both male and female animals of the canine species whether neutered or not, but not including a law enforcement dog. DOMESTICATED ANIMAL: An animal commonly referred to as a bovine, swine, sheep, goat, domesticated deer, llama, poultry, rabbit, horse, pony, mule, jenny, donkey, or hinny. KEEPER: A person other than the owner keeping, sheltering, having control or custody of or harboring an animal. LEISURE SERVICES MANAGER: Leisure services manager or leisure services manager's designee. MULTI - PURPOSE USE TRAIL OR TRAILS: A hardened trail of asphalt, concrete or other impervious surface, typically ten (10) to twelve (12) feet wide and physically separated from the motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within highway public right -of -way or private property within an independent alignment for use by pedestrians, skaters, joggers, bicyclists, and city maintenance vehicles. OPEN SPACES: Open spaces available to the public for passive recreational use in and adjacent to the city, which are under the responsibility of the commission. OWNER: A person owning a cat, dog, or other animal. PARKS OR PARKWAYS: Parks, parkways, buildings, park roads or driveways, and all public service facilities or grounds, buildings and structures in and adjacent to the city, which are under the responsibility of the commission. 10 -5B -2: INTOXICATING BEVERAGES: A. Possession, Consumption, Or Use Of Alcoholic Liquor, Wine, Beer, Or Other Intoxicating Beverages Prohibited: 1. The possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, and beer as defined by chapter 123 of the code of Iowa or any other intoxicating beverages is prohibited on park roadways and trails, in park and recreation facility parking lots, and in vehicles located within a park. B. Exemptions: 1. Locations Exempt: Subsection A2 of this section shall not apply to the possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, beer, or other intoxicating beverages at: a. Alliant Energy Amphitheater events for which a special events permit has been issued under Title 10, Chapter 4; b. American Trust River's Edge Plaza events for which a special events permit has been issued under Title 10, Chapter 4; Mississippi Riverwalk events for which a special events permit has been issued under Title 10, Chapter 4; 10 -5B -3: HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES, RIDING OF ANIMALS RESTRICTED: Horsedrawn vehicles or the riding of horses or any other domesticated animals used for such purposes is prohibited in any park unless permission is granted by the Leisure Services Manager and thereafter authorized through the issuance of a city special event permit under Title 10, Chapter 4. 10 -5B -4: DOGS, CATS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN PARKS, OPEN SPACES, OR ON TRAILS: A. Dogs And Cats. 1. Dogs and cats are allowed in parks, open spaces, and on trails with the exception of: a. Bunker Hill Golf Course; b. Marshall Park and Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens; c. Eagle Point Park; d. Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pool; e. Flora Park Swimming Pool; or f. McAleece Park and Recreation Complex, inside the fence. New or modified parks, open spaces, trails, or recreational facilities which have not yet been evaluated by the Parks and Recreation Commission and a recommendation for usage approved by the city council. 2. The exceptions in section 1 do not apply to service animals used by persons with disabilities. 3. Animals may be allowed in parks, open spaces, or on trails as part of an approved and permitted special event under Title 10, Chapter 4. B. Domesticated Animals are not allowed in parks, open spaces, or on trails except for: 1. Service animals used by persons with disabilities; 2. As part of an approved and permitted special event under Title 10, Chapter 4; and 3. Animals which are part of the Storybook Hill Petting Zoo at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. 10 -5B -5: REQUIREMENT FOR DOGS AND CATS WHILE IN CITY PARKS, OPEN SPACES, OR TRAILS: A. Leashes. 1. Dogs and cats must be leashed. 2. The leash or other similar restraint may be no more than six feet (6') in length. 3. No retractable leashes or wireless electronic and /or electric leashes are allowed. 4. All leashes must be of sufficient strength to restrain the animal when the leash is held by a person capable of restraining and controlling the dog or cat. 5. The determination as to whether a leash is of sufficient strength will be made by the city manager. B. The owner or keeper must pick up and dispose of or take away the cat or dog's waste. C. The owner or keeper is responsible for the actions of the cat or dog. D. No owner or keeper may permit such dog or cat to run at -large in any park, open space, or trail. 1. A dog or cat found at -large is subject to seizure and impoundment in a place provided by the city. 2. Whenever any licensed dog or cat has been seized or impounded pursuant to this article, notice of such action must be given to the dog or cat's licensed owner. 3. Except as otherwise provided, the possession of any licensed dog or cat seized or impounded pursuant to this article may be obtained by the owner or keeper by paying an impoundment fee as established by the city manager, together with the separate daily fee for keeping such dog or cat each day or fraction thereof during the time that such dog or cat is impounded. Upon the second subsequent impoundment of the same animal within three hundred sixty five (365) consecutive days, an impoundment fee as established by the city manager will be assessed together with the separate daily fee for keeping such dog or cat each day or fraction thereof during the time which said dog or cat is impounded. 4. Upon proper identification the owner or keeper may redeem an unlicensed dog or cat seized or impounded pursuant to this article after licensing the animal or agreeing to purchase a license within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will result in an additional fee as established by the city manager, added to the license fee. 5. Disposition of Animals. a. Licensed Dog Or Cat: If the owner or keeper of a licensed dog or cat impounded pursuant to this article does not redeem such animal within five (5) days after the mailing of the notice provided for in this article, the license will automatically be revoked and the animal disposed of as directed by the city manager. b. Unlicensed Dog Or Cat: Any unlicensed dog or cat not redeemed by the owner within three (3) days after it has been seized or impounded will be disposed of as directed by the city manager. 6. Exceptions. a. An owner or keeper who is working or exercising a dog by tossing a retrieval dummy or other object for out - and -back exercise at Bee Branch Recreation Area, 16th Street pond, and Bergfeld Recreation Area pond may allow the dog or cat to go unleashed. At all other times the dog or cat must be leashed in these areas. b. An owner or keeper who is visiting a pet park where dogs or cats are allowed to be unleashed within a designated area may allow the dog or cat to go unleashed. 10 -5B -6: WALKING ON GRASS: No person may go on foot or otherwise upon the grass or turf of any park, parkway, or trail where any prohibitory sign is posted. 10 -5B -7: THROWING STONES OR OTHER MISSILES: No person may throw any stone or any other missile within any park, parkway, or trail. (SECTIONS 10 -5B -8 THROUGH 10 -5B -22 ARE RENUMBERED) 10- 5B -23: OPEN SEASON AND HOURS GENERALLY: H. The following parks and park and recreation facilities will be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. daily: A.Y. McDonald park Allison- Henderson park Avon park Burden park Cancer Survivor park Caledonia park Center Grove open space Cleveland park Comiskey park Eagle Valley park Elmwood Green park Falk park Flat Iron park Flora park Gay park Granger Creek nature trail Grant park Harvest View park Heritage trail Hillcrest park Hilltop park Ice Harbor park Jackson park Jefferson park John G. Bergfeld recreation area Madison park Marna Ridge children's forest Medical Associates Greenbelt Northwest Arterial trail Oakwood park Pet park Pinard park Pyatigorsk park Riley park Rocco Buda Jr. park Southern park Teddy Bear park Usha park Valentine park Valley High park Waller- Cooper park Washington park Welu park Westbrook park ARTICLE C. SPECIFIC PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS 10 -5C -1: SPECIFIC PARK AREAS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS DESCRIBED: Park descriptions for parks, open space descriptions for open spaces and trail descriptions for trails will be reviewed on a periodic basis and added, deleted and amended as necessary. Enforcement of use regulations will not be contingent on parks, open spaces, and trails being specifically listed in this provision. The following described parcels of real estate are and will be used for public park purposes and will continue to be known as set forth below and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: A.Y. McDonald park: Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in River Front Subdivision No. 3. Alliant Energy Amphitheater: The area of the Port of Dubuque west of the Mississippi Riverwalk, south of the railroad tracks east of Bell Street, and adjacent to the former Dubuque Star Brewery. Allison- Henderson park: Lots 1, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 of Pinehurst Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. American Trust River's Edge Plaza: That area, including the flat area, steps and ramp, outside the floodwall at the Port of Dubuque at the south end of the Mississippi Riverwalk. Avon park: Lots 6 through 10 of Mary Ann McDaniel's Subdivision of parts of Lots 823 and 824 of A. McDaniel's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Bunker Hill golf course: Part of Lot 2 in Highland Farms Addition; Lot 16 in Pfohl's Subdivision; Mineral Lots 189, 200, 201, 202, 210, 270, 336 and 370, and parts of Mineral Lots 190, 265 and 340, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Burden park: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 3 northeast quarter, Section 13, Township 89 North, Range 2 East in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Caledonia park: Lot 38 of Kelly's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Center Grove open space: East one fourth of City Lot 500 Cleveland park: South two - thirds of city Lot 695 and Lots 35, 36, 37 and east 20 feet of Lot 38 of Union Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Comiskey park: Lots 1 through 23, Lots 24 through 46 and the intervening alley in Boulevard Addition of the city of Dubuque, Iowa. E.B. Lyons Prairie woodland Preserve: Lots 2 and 3 of the northeast one - quarter of the southeast one - quarter of section 1, township 88 north, range 2 east of fifth prime meridian; Lots 2 and 3 of the northwest one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter, Lots 2 and 3 of the northeast one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter, and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of the southwest one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter; of section 6, township 88 north, range 3 east of the fifth prime meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa, according to the respective recorded plats thereof. Eagle Point park and Ham House Museum: Lot 1 through Lot 7 in Berendes Subdivision; Lot 2 in Chris Braun's Place; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2A in Clark's Subdivision; Lot 2 of Lot 1, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1, and Lot 2 in Eagle Point View; Lot 2 of Lot 6, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 6, and Lot 107 through Lot 124 in Fountain Hill Resubdivisions; Lot 529 through Lot 534 in Ham's Addition; Lot 503 through Lot 515 in Ham's Addition (Eagle Point); Lot 2 of Lot 221, Lot 1 of Lot 222, Lot 223 and Lot 224 in Julien Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 6 in Katherine Place; Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Potter Place; Lot 1 through Lot 10 in Potter's Shiras Avenue Place; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 3 and Lot 2 of Lot 3 in Shiras Subdivision; and parts of Mineral Lots 305A, 308, 309A, 310, 311 and 312, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Eagle Valley park: Lot C of Block 3 of Eagle Valley Subdivision. Elmwood Green park: Lot 2 -2 -2 of Mineral Lot 349 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Falk park: Lot 23 in Falks Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Flat Iron park: A triangularly shaped area bounded on the easterly side by Main Street, on the southerly side by Jones Street and on the westerly side by Shields Street. Flora park: Except for the appurtenant easements of right of way and a strip along Pennsylvania Street twenty feet (20') in width, the following real estate in the west end of the city; Sylvester Place: Lot 1 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 1 of 2 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 2 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 2 of Mineral Lot 259; Lot 1 of 2 of Mineral Lot 259; Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 2 of J.P. Metel's Subdivision. Four Mounds: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1, and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1, both of the Subdivision of "Lot 1 of Lot 7 of the southwest one - quarter of Section 1, the southwest one - quarter of the northwest one- quarter of Section 1 and Government Lot 1 (or Mineral Lot 331) of Section 1, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian ". Lot 2 of the northwest one - quarter of the northwest one - quarter of Section 1, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa, and Lot 16 of "John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works" in Dubuque Township, and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Section 2, both in Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian, according to the United States Government Survey and the recorded plats thereof, subject to easements of record. Franklin Delano Roosevelt park: Lot 1 of the west half of the northeast one - quarter of Section 4, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of fifth principal meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa and Mineral Lots 272 and 273, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 271, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 274, and Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 276 in Dubuque Township, Dubuque County, Iowa. Gay park: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Young Primrose Place and Lots 3 and 4 in Grommersch Place, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Gerald "Red" McAleece park and recreation complex: Those portions of Mineral Lots 294, 295, Lots 1 and 2 of 296, 297, 298, 299 and 300 and Government Lot 1, located in Sections 17, 18, 19 and 20, Township 89 North, Range 3 East in the city of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, and bounded by Lake Peosta Channel and the Mississippi River. Granger Creek nature trail: Area surrounding Dubuque Technology Park at corner of Highways 151/61 and Lake Eleanor Road. Grant park: A triangularly shaped area bounded on the easterly side by Locust Street, on the westerly side by Bluff Street, and on the southerly side by Fifteenth Street. Harvest View park: Lot A of Harvest View Estates First Addition. Heritage trail: A linear piece of property from 22nd to 32nd Streets along Elm Street, in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Hillcrest park: Lot 1 of Lot 4 of Mineral Lot 261 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Hilltop park: West one -half of Lot 1 of the south one -third of Lots 34 and 35; west 127 feet and 6 inches of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of the south one -third of Lots 34 and 35; west one -half of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of the south one -third of Lots 34 and 35; west one -half of the north one -half of Lot 36; west one -half of the south one -half of Lot 36; west one -half of Lot 2 of Lot 37; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 37; Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 37 all in Kelly's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Ice Harbor park: The area of the Port of Dubuque between the Portside Building and the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Jackson park: An area bounded on the westerly side by Main Street, on the southerly side by Fifteenth Street, on the easterly side by Iowa Street and on the northerly side by the south property line of city Lot 746 of the original township, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Jaycee Trail: A linear trail area paralleling the Peosta Channel from A.Y. McDonald Park to Pyatigorsk Park. Jefferson park: Lots 38, 39, 40 and east 21 feet of Lot 41 of Farley's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. John G. Bergfeld recreation area: Lot C of the Dubuque Industrial Center West. Louis Murphy park: That part of Lots 1, 2 and 4 of Mineral Lot 37 lying southerly of Highway 61; that part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of O'Connor's Subdivision lying southerly of Highway 61; westerly 42 feet of Lot 2 and the westerly 42 feet of Lot 2 of Lot 15 in Summer Hill Addition; Lots 14, 15, 16 and 17 in Rowan's Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the subdivision of Mineral Lot 36A; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 38; and that part of Lot 6 and all of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 lying easterly of Highway 61, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Madison park: Lots 32, 33, and 34 of the Subdivision of Lots 676 and 677 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; Lot 5 of the Subdivision of Lot 674 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lots 676 and 677 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; Lot 3 of Lot 3 of the Subdivision of Lots 676 and 677 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; and two (2) unnumbered Lots lying between Lots 677 and 678 in L.H. Langworthy Addition, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Marna Ridge children's forest: Lot A of Lot B, Block 1 of Marna Ridge Estates 2, as comprised of Mildreds Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Marshall park: Northwest one - quarter of the southeast one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian according to the United States Government Survey thereof, and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian according to the United States Government Survey thereof, also right -of -way over the westerly 20 feet of Lot 1 of the subdivision of Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of Mineral Lot 390, Lot 2 of 1 of Mineral Lot 386 and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 380 according to the recorded plats thereof, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Medical Associates greenbelt: Lot 11 of Medical Associates Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Miller- Riverview park: That part of Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Island located northerly of the Dubuque greyhound racing facility and easterly of the wetlands area extending easterly an average of approximately four hundred (400) feet more or less to the Mississippi River. Mississippi Riverwalk: The walkway on the floodwall between the American Trust River's Edge Plaza and the Alliant Energy Amphitheater. Nicholas J. Sutton swimming pool: Part of Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 331, 332 and 333 in Ham's Addition; that part of vacated Garfield Avenue lying adjacent to Lots 45, 46, 331 and 332 in Ham's Addition; that part of vacated Summer Street lying adjacent to Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 331, 332 and 333 in Ham's Addition; and that part of the vacated alley lying adjacent to Lots 46 and 47 in Ham's Addition, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Northwest Arterial Trail: A linear trail in the IDOT right -of -way paralleling the Northwest Arterial. Oakwood park: Lot 2 Oakwood Park Subdivision and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Heim Subdivision, both in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Park Tree Farm: Lots 503 and 515 in Ham's Addition of the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Pet park: Area on North Grandview Avenue, east of the Bunker Hill golf course and south of the water department pumping station. Pinard park: Lots 138, 139 and 140 in Glendale Addition No. 2 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Port of Dubuque Riverwalk: A linear trail area paralleling the Mississippi River in the Port of Dubuque. Pyatigorsk park: Area located at the northeast corner of Sixteenth Street and Kerper Boulevard, west of the Jaycees trail and south of the Highway 151 Bridge. Riley park: Lot E of Crescent Heights Subdivision. Rocco Buda Jr. park: Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 810 A. McDaniels Subdivision. Southern park: Beginning at the NW Corner of Lot 1 of said John Breakey's Addition; thence 546 °223 /4'W, 315.98 ft., along the Northwesterly line of said John Breakey's Addition; thence 581°011/4'W, 12.72 ft.; thence 538 °473 /4'E, 64.04 ft.; thence S51°121/4'W, 46.36 ft.; thence N38 °473/4 W, 78.87 ft.; thence 568 °573 /4'W, 111.56 ft.; thence 535 °45'W, 84.25 ft.; thence 542 °39'E, 218.28 ft. Teddy Bear park: Lot 1 of Block 19, Sunnyslopes Estates in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Usha park: Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Byrne's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Valentine park: Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of McLean Heights and Lot 4 in Block 2 of Marna Ridge Estates 2 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Valley High park: Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Mineral Lot 337 and Lot 5 in Wiegand's Subdivision, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Veterans' Memorial park: Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 382, Lots 1 and 2 of Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 383, Mineral Lot 384 and part of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 385 lying south of Thirty Second Street, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Waller- Cooper park: Lots 26, 27 and 28 in Cooper Heights Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Washington park: An area bounded on the northerly side by West Seventh Street, on the westerly side by Bluff Street, on the southerly side by West Sixth Street, and on the easterly side by Locust Street. Welu park: Lot 22 of Sunset Park Eighth Addition to the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Westbrook park: Approximately three (3) acres within Lot A, Block 1 of Westbrook Subdivision. Section 2. This Ordinance takes effect upon publication. Passed, approved, and adopted the day of 2013. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk EFFECT OF AMENDMENT Chapter 5 PARKS AND RECREATION ARTICLE A. ADMINISTRATION 10 -5A -2: PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION: C. Powers: The responsibilities of the commission are to advise the city council on: 1. Use Of Grounds And Facilities: The establishment of rules and regulations governing the use of all grounds and facilities that have been or may be set aside as public parks, playgrounds, open spaces, trails, and other such park and recreation facilities. Such rules and regulations shall include, but are not limited to: ARTICLE B. USE REGULATIONS 10 -5B -1: DEFINITIONS: As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: AT LARGE: Any dog or cat found off a leash and unattended by an owner or keeper. CAT: Both male and female animals in the family Felis catus whether neutered or not. CITY MANAGER: City manager or city manager's designee. COMMISSION OR THE COMMISSION: The park and recreation advisory commission of the city. DOG: Both male and female animals of the canine species whether neutered or not, but not including a law enforcement dog. DOMESTICATED ANIMAL: An animal commonly referred to as a bovine, swine, sheep, goat, domesticated deer, llama, poultry, rabbit, horse, pony, mule, jenny, donkey, or hinny. KEEPER: A person other than the owner keeping, sheltering, having control or custody of or harboring an animal. LEISURE SERVICES MANAGER: Leisure services manager or leisure services manager's designee. MULTI - PURPOSE USE TRAIL OR TRAILS: A hardened trail of asphalt, concrete or other impervious surface, typically ten (10) to twelve (12) feet wide and physically separated from the motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within highway public right -of -way or private property within an independent alignment for use by pedestrians, skaters, joggers, bicyclists, and city maintenance vehicles. OPEN SPACES: Open spaces available to the public for passive recreational use in and adjacent to the city, which are under the responsibility of the commission. OWNER: A person owning a cat, dog, or other animal. PARKS OR PARKWAYS: Parks, parkways, buildings, park roads or driveways, and all public service facilities or grounds, buildings and structures in and adjacent to the city, which are under the responsibility of the commission. 10 -5B -2: INTOXICATING BEVERAGES: A. Possession, Consumption, Or Use Of Alcoholic Liquor, Wine, Beer, Or Other Intoxicating Beverages Prohibited: 1. The possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, and beer as defined by chapter 123 of the code of Iowa or any other intoxicating beverages is prohibited on park roadways and recreational trails, in park and recreation facility parking lots, and in vehicles located within a park. B. Exemptions: 1. Locations Exempt: Subsection A2 of this section shall not apply to the possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, beer, or other intoxicating beverages at: a. Alliant Energy Amphitheater events for which a special events permit has been issued under Title 10, Chapter 4; b. American Trust River's Edge Plaza events for which a special events permit has been issued under Title 10, Chapter 4; Mississippi Riverwalk events for which a special events permit has been issued under Title 10, Chapter 4; 10 -5B -3: HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES, RIDING OF ANIMALS RESTRICTED: Horsedrawn vehicles or the; riding of horses or any other domesticated animals used for such purposes than beis prohibited in any park unless permission is granted by the Leisure Services Manager and thereafter_ _ _ _ _ _ _ : •. _ _ the city authorized through the issuance of a city special event permit under Title 10, Chapter 4. 10 5B /I: DOGS, CATS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS: A. Unleashed Anima4s Prohibited: No person shall be permitted to bring into any park, any dog, cat or other domestic animal, nor shall any person permit such dog, cat or impounded and its owner may redeem the same upon paying the reasonable costs of such impoundment. .111A•1 A foregoing, leashed dogs and cats shall be permitted in the following:Granger Creek Nature TrailJohn G. Bergfeld Recreation AreaMedical Associates Greenbelt ParkMiller Riverview Park • ._ • park, 10 -5B -4: DOGS, CATS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN PARKS, OPEN SPACES, OR ON TRAILS: A. Dogs And Cats. 1. Dogs and cats are allowed in parks, open spaces, and on trails with the exception of: a. Bunker Hill Golf Course; b. Marshall Park and Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens; c. Eagle Point Park; d. Nicholas J. Sutton Swimming Pool; e. Flora Park Swimming Pool; or f. McAleece Park and Recreation Complex, inside the fence. New or modified parks, open spaces, trails, or recreational facilities which have not yet been evaluated by the Parks and Recreation Commission and a recommendation for usage approved by the city council. 2. The exceptions in section 1 do not apply to service animals used by persons with disabilities. 3. Animals may be allowed in parks, open spaces, or on trails as part of an approved and permitted special event under Title 10, Chapter 4. B. Domesticated animals are not allowed in parks, open spaces, or on trails except for: 1. Service animals used by persons with disabilities; 2. As part of an approved and permitted special event under Title 10, Chapter 4; and 3. Animals which are part of the Storybook Hill Petting Zoo at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. 10 -5B -5: REQUIREMENT FOR DOGS AND CATS WHILE IN CITY PARKS, OPEN SPACES, OR TRAILS: A. Leashes. 1. Dogs and cats must be leashed. 2. The leash or other similar restraint may be no more than six feet (6') in length. 3. No retractable leashes or wireless electronic and /or electric leashes are allowed. 4. All leashes must be of sufficient strength to restrain the animal when the leash is held by a person capable of restraining and controlling the dog or cat. 5. The determination as to whether a leash is of sufficient strength will be made by the city manager. B. The owner or keeper must pick up and dispose of or take away the cat or dog's waste. C. The owner or keeper is responsible for the actions of the dog or cat. D. No owner or keeper may permit such dog or cat to run at -large in any park, open space, or trail. 1. A dog or cat found at -large is subject to seizure and impoundment in a place provided by the city. 2. Whenever any licensed dog or cat has been seized or impounded pursuant to this article, notice of such action must be given to the dog or cat's licensed owner. 3. Except as otherwise provided, the possession of any licensed dog or cat seized or impounded pursuant to this article may be obtained by the owner or keeper by paying an impoundment fee as established by the city manager, together with the separate daily fee for keeping such dog or cat each day or fraction thereof during the time that such dog or cat is impounded. Upon the second subsequent impoundment of the same animal within three hundred sixty five (365) consecutive days, an impoundment fee as established by the city manager will be assessed together with the separate daily fee for keeping such dog or cat each day or fraction thereof during the time which said dog or cat is impounded. 4. Upon proper identification the owner or keeper may redeem an unlicensed dog or cat seized or impounded pursuant to this article after licensing the animal or agreeing to purchase a license within ten (10) working days. Failure to do so will result in an additional fee as established by the city manager, added to the license fee. 5. Disposition of Animals. a. Licensed Dog Or Cat: If the owner or keeper of a licensed dog or cat impounded pursuant to this article does not redeem such animal within five (5) days after the mailing of the notice provided for in this article, the license will automatically be revoked and the animal disposed of as directed by the city manager. b. Unlicensed Dog _Or Cat: Any unlicensed dog or cat not redeemed by the owner within three (3) days after it has been seized or impounded will be disposed of as directed by the city manager. 6. Exceptions. a. An owner or keeper who is working or exercising a dog by tossing a retrieval dummy or other object for out -and back exercise at Bee Branch Recreation Area, 16th Street pond, and Bergfeld Recreation Area pond may allow the dog or cat to go unleashed. At all other times the dog or cat must be leashed in these areas. b. An owner or keeper who is visiting a pet park where dogs or cats are allowed to be unleashed within a designated area may allow the dog or cat to go unleashed. 10 -5B -65.: WALKING ON GRASS: No person may all go on foot or otherwise upon the grass or turf of any park,_-e-r parkway, or trail where any prohibitory sign is posted. 10- 5B -76: THROWING STONES OR OTHER MISSILES: No person mayshalR throw any stone or any other missile within any park,. -a-r parkway, or trail. (SECTIONS 10 -5B -8 THROUGH 10 -5B -22 ARE RENUMBERED) 10 -5B -232: OPEN SEASON AND HOURS GENERALLY: 1 H. The following parks and park and recreation facilities willshall be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. daily: A.Y. McDonald park Allison- Henderson park Avon park Burden park Cancer Survivor park Caledonia park Center Grove open space Cleveland park Comiskey park Eagle Valley park Elmwood Green park Falk park Flat Iron park Flora park Gay park Granger Creek nature trail Grant park Harvest View park Heritage trail Hillcrest park Hilltop park Ice Harbor park Jackson park Jefferson park John G. Bergfeld recreation area Madison park Marna Ridge children's forest Medical Associates Greenbelt Northwest Arterial trail Oakwood park Pet park Pinard park Pyatigorsk park Riley park Rocco Buda Jr. park Southern park Teddy Bear park Usha park Valentine park Valley High park Waller- Cooper park Washington park Welu park Westbrook park ARTICLE C. SPECIFIC PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS 1 10 -5C -1: SPECIFIC PARK AREAS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS DESCRIBED: Park descriptions for parks, open space descriptions for open spaces and trail descriptions for trails will be reviewed on a periodic basis and added, deleted and amended as necessary. Enforcement of use regulations will not be contingent on parks, open spaces, and trails being specifically listed in this provision. The following described parcels of real estate are and will be used for public park purposes and will continue to be known as set forth below and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: A.Y. McDonald park: Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in River Front Subdivision No. 3. Alliant Energy Amphitheater: The area of the Port of Dubuque west of the Mississippi Riverwalk, south of the railroad tracks east of Bell Street, and adjacent to the former Dubuque Star Brewery. Allison- Henderson park: Lots 1, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 of Pinehurst Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. American Trust River's Edge Plaza: That area, including the flat area, steps and ramp, outside the floodwall at the Port of Dubuque at the south end of the Mississippi Riverwalk. Avon park: Lots 6 through 10 of Mary Ann McDaniel's Subdivision of parts of Lots 823 and 824 of A. McDaniel's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Bunker Hill golf course: Part of Lot 2 in Highland Farms Addition; Lot 16 in Pfohl's Subdivision; Mineral Lots 189, 200, 201, 202, 210, 270, 336 and 370, and parts of Mineral Lots 190, 265 and 340, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Burde park: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 3 northeast quarter, Section 13, Township 89 North, Range 2 East in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Caledonia park: Lot 38 of Kelly's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Center Grove open space: East one fourth of City Lot 500. Cleveland park: South two- thirds of city Lot 695 and Lots 35, 36, 37 and east 20 feet of Lot 38 of Union Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Comiskey park: Lots 1 through 23, Lots 24 through 46 and the intervening alley in Boulevard Addition of the city of Dubuque, Iowa. E.B. Lyons Prairie/Woodland Preserve: Lots 2 and 3 of the northeast one - quarter of the southeast one - quarter of section 1, township 88 north, range 2 east of fifth prime meridian; Lots 2 and 3 of the northwest one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter, Lots 2 and 3 of the northeast one - quarter of the southwest one- quarter, and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of the southwest one- quarter of the southwest one - quarter; of section 6, township 88 north, range 3 east of the fifth prime meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa, according to the respective recorded plats thereof. Eagle Point park and Ham House Museum: Lot 1 through Lot 7 in Berendes Subdivision; Lot 2 in Chris Braun's Place; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2A in Clark's Subdivision; Lot 2 of Lot 1, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1, and Lot 2 in Eagle Point View; Lot 2 of Lot 6, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 6, and Lot 107 through Lot 124 in Fountain Hill Resubdivisions; Lot 529 through Lot 534 in Ham's Addition; Lot 503 through Lot 515 in Ham's Addition (Eagle Point); Lot 2 of Lot 221, Lot 1 of Lot 222, Lot 223 and Lot 224 in Julien Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 6 in Katherine Place; Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Potter Place; Lot 1 through Lot 10 in Potter's Shiras Avenue Place; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 3 and Lot 2 of Lot 3 in Shiras Subdivision; and parts of Mineral Lots 305A, 308, 309A, 310, 311 and 312, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Eagle Valley park: Lot C of Block 3 of Eagle Valley Subdivision. Elmwood Green park: Lot 2 -2 -2 of Mineral Lot 349 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Falk park: Lot 23 in Falks Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Flat Iron park: A triangularly shaped area bounded on the easterly side by Main Street, on the southerly side by Jones Street and on the westerly side by Shields Street. Flora park: Except for the appurtenant easements of right of way and a strip along Pennsylvania Street twenty feet (20') in width, the following real estate in the west end of the city; Sylvester Place: Lot 1 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 1 of 2 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 2 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 2 of Mineral Lot 259; Lot 1 of 2 of Mineral Lot 259; Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 2 of J.P. Metel's Subdivision. Four Mounds: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1, and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1, both of the Subdivision of "Lot 1 of Lot 7 of the southwest one - quarter of Section 1, the southwest one - quarter of the northwest one - quarter of Section 1 and Government Lot 1 (or Mineral Lot 331) of Section 1, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian ". Lot 2 of the northwest one - quarter of the northwest one - quarter of Section 1, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa, and Lot 16 of "John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works" in Dubuque Township, and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Section 2, both in Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian, according to the United States Government Survey and the recorded plats thereof, subject to easements of record. Franklin Delano Roosevelt park: Lot 1 of the west half of the northeast one - quarter of Section 4, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of fifth principal meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa and Mineral Lots 272 and 273, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 271, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 274, and Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 276 in Dubuque Township, Dubuque County, Iowa. Gay park: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Young Primrose Place and Lots 3 and 4 in Grommersch Place, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Gerald "Red" McAleece park and recreation complex: Those portions of Mineral Lots 294, 295, Lots 1 and 2 of 296, 297, 298, 299 and 300 and Government Lot 1 located in Sections 17, 18, 19 and 20, Township 89 North, Range 3 East in the city of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, and bounded by Lake Peosta Channel and the Mississippi River. Granger Creek nature trail: Area surrounding Dubuque Technology Park at corner of Highways 151/61 and Lake Eleanor Road. Grant park: A triangularly shaped area bounded on the easterly side by Locust Street, on the westerly side by Bluff Street, and on the southerly side by, Fifteenth Street. Harvest View park: Lot A of Harvest View Estates First Addition. Heritage trail: A linear piece of property from 22nd to 32nd Streets along Elm Street, in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Hillcrest park: Lot 1 of Lot 4 of Mineral Lot 261 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Hilltop park: West one -half of Lot 1 of the south one -third of Lots 34 and 35; west 127 feet and 6 inches of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of the south one -third of Lots 34 and 35; west one -half of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of the south one -third of Lots 34 and 35; west one -half of the north one -half of Lot 36; west one -half of the south one -half of Lot 36; west one -half of Lot 2 of Lot 37; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 37; Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 37 all in Kelly's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Ice Harbor park: The area of the Port of Dubuque between the Portside Building and the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Jackson park: An area bounded on the westerly side by Main Street, on the southerly side by Fifteenth Street, on the easterly side by Iowa Street and on the northerly side by the south property line of city Lot 746 of the original township, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Jaycee Trail: A linear trail area paralleling the Peosta Channel from A.Y. McDonald Park to Pyatigorsk Park. Jefferson park: Lots 38, 39, 40 and east 21 feet of Lot 41 of Farley's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. John G. Bergfeld recreation area: Lot C of the Dubuque Industrial Center West. Louis Murphy park: That part of Lots 1, 2 and 4 of Mineral Lot 37 lying southerly of Highway 61; that part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of O'Connor's Subdivision lying southerly of Highway 61; westerly 42 feet of Lot 2 and the westerly 42 feet of Lot 2 of Lot 15 in Summer Hill Addition; Lots 14, 15, 16 and 17 in Rowan's Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the subdivision of Mineral Lot 36A; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 38; and that part of Lot 6 and all of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 lying easterly of Highway 61, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Madison park: Lots 32, 33, and 34 of the Subdivision of Lots 676 and 677 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; Lot 5 of the Subdivision of Lot 674 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lots 676 and 677 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; Lot 3 of Lot 3 of the Subdivision of Lots 676 and 677 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; and two (2) unnumbered Lots lying between Lots 677 and 678 in L.H. Langworthy Addition, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Marna Ridge children's forest: Lot A of Lot B, Block 1 of Marna Ridge Estates 2, as comprised of Mildreds Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Marshall park: Northwest one - quarter of the southeast one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian according to the United States Government Survey thereof, and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian according to the United States Government Survey thereof, also right -of -way over the westerly 20 feet of Lot 1 of the subdivision of Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of Mineral Lot 390, Lot 2 of 1 of Mineral Lot 386 and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 380 according to the recorded plats thereof, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Medical Associates greenbelt: Lot 11 of Medical Associates Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Miller- Riverview park: That part of Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Island located northerly of the Dubuque greyhound racing facility and easterly of the wetlands area extending easterly an average of approximately four hundred (400) feet more or less to the Mississippi River. Mississippi Riverwalk: The walkway on the floodwall between the American Trust River's Edge Plaza and the Alliant Energy Amphitheater. Nicholas J. Sutton swimming pool: Part of Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 331, 332 and 333 in Ham's Addition; that part of vacated Garfield Avenue lying adjacent to Lots 45, 46, 331 and 332 in Ham's Addition; that part of vacated Summer Street lying adjacent to Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 331, 332 and 333 in Ham's Addition; and that part of the vacated alley lying adjacent to Lots 46 and 47 in Ham's Addition, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Northwest Arterial Trail A linear trail in the IDOT right -of -way paralleling the Northwest Arterial. Oakwood park: Lot 2 Oakwood Park Subdivision and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Heim Subdivision, both in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Park Tree Farm: Lots 503 and 515 in Ham's Addition of the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Pet park: Area on North Grandview Avenue, east of the Bunker Hill golf course and south of the water department pumping station. Pinard park: Lots 138, 139 and 140 in Glendale Addition No. 2 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Port of Dubuque Riverwalk: A linear trail area paralleling the Mississippi River in the Port of Dubuque. Pyatigorsk park: Area located at the northeast corner of Sixteenth Street and Kerper Boulevard, west of the Jaycees trail and south of the Highway 151 Bridge., Riley park: Lot E of Crescent Heights Subdivision. Rocco Buda Jr. park: Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 810 A. McDaniels Subdivision. Southern park: Beginning at the NW Corner of Lot 1 of said John Breaker's Addition thence S46 °223/4'W 315.98 ft alone the Northwesterl line of said John Breaker's Addition; thence S81°01 /4'W, 12.72 ft.• thence S38°473/4'E 64.04 ft.' thence S51 °121/4'W 46.36 ft.' thence N38 °473/4'W 78.87 ft.; thence S68 °57 /4'W, 111.56 ft.• thence S35 °45'W, 84.25 ft.• thence S42 °39'E, 218.28 ft. Teddy Bear park: Lot 1 of Block 19, Sunnyslopes Estates in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Usha park: Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Byrne's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Valentine park: Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of McLean Heights and Lot 4 in Block 2 of Marna Ridge Estates 2 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Valley High park: Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Mineral Lot 337 and Lot 5 in Wiegand's Subdivision, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Veterans' Memorial park: Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 382, Lots 1 and 2 of Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 383, Mineral Lot 384 and part of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 385 lying south of Thirty Second Street, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Waller- Cooper park: Lots 26, 27 and 28 in Cooper Heights Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Washington park: An area bounded on the northerly side by West Seventh Street, on the westerly side by Bluff Street, on the southerly side by West Sixth Street, and on the easterly side by Locust Street. Welu park: Lot 22 of Sunset Park Eighth Addition to the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Westbrook park: Approximately three (3) acres within Lot A, Block 1 of Westbrook Subdivision. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REGARDING DOGS IN PARKS DISCUSSION PETITION PRESENTED Kate Lydon brought a petition on behalf of the individuals interested in repealing the ban on dogs in city parks. The petition was presented to the City Council and was subsequently referred to the Park and Recreation Commission. That petition now has at least 1,101 (841 Dubuque) signatures. HISTORY OF CURRENT ORDINANCE Research shows section A of the current ordinance prohibiting dogs was adopted by the 1969 City Council. Since then sections B and C were added to allow dogs in few specific areas and added the dog park as unleashed area. CURRENT ORDINANCE 10 -5B -4: DOGS, CATS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS: A. Unleashed Animals Prohibited: No person shall be permitted to bring into any park, any dog, cat or other domestic animal, nor shall any person permit such dog, cat or other domestic animals to run at large in any park. Any unattended animal shall be impounded and its owner may redeem the same upon paying the reasonable costs of such impoundment. B. Leashed Dogs And Cats Allowed In Certain Parks And Areas: Notwithstanding the foregoing, leashed dogs and cats shall be permitted in the following: Granger Creek Nature Trail John G. Bergfeld Recreation Area Medical Associates Greenbelt Park Miller Riverview Park C. Unleashed Pets Allowed In Pet Park: Unleashed pets shall be permitted in the pet park. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) CORRESPONDENCE ON ISSUE The Park and Recreation Commission minutes attached compile all verbal comments (both for and against) made at the Commission meetings by the public as well as Commissioners. As a department we received 47 letters, WebQA's and e-mails in support of the current ordinance and 10 supporting the change that would allow dogs in parks. 1 12/14/2012 Jim Kress also has a petition that supports the current ordinance with a ban on dogs in parks. He had 1,057 signatures and has verbally reported receiving additional signatures. The public has been very active in calling Parks and Recreation Commission members as well. All correspondence is attached for review. CURRENT PET PARK INFORMATION Daily Use Fee: Season Pass Resident: Season Pass Non - Resident: FY 12 Revenue: FY 12 Season Passes: $1 $25 $35 $2979 65 resident passes sold resulting in $1625 revenue 0 non resident sold Hours 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Pets can be off leash in this park area. OTHER DUBUQUE COUNTY LOCATIONS Dubuque County Conservation Areas and Trails — Dogs are allowed on 6' leash. Mines of Spain State Recreation Area — Dogs allowed on 6' leash. IOWA'S OTHER LARGE CITIES SUMMARY OF IOWA'S 11 LARGEST CITIES Current Ordinance Related to Dogs in Parks largest cities in Iowa population www.infoplea dogs allowed in all city parks and along all trails dog park available se.com (2010) Des Moines 203,433 I yes - must be leashed - no longer than 6 ft. yes - 8.5 acres plus 1 acre for small dogs - all fenced; $20 fee Cedar Rapids 126,326 yes - must be leashed yes - 14 acres fenced; building a second one - fee Davenport 99,685 yes - must be leashed yes - 3 acres; no fee 2 12/14/2012 largest cities in Iowa population www.infoplea dogs allowed in all city parks and along all trails dog park available se.com (2010) Sioux City 82,684 yes - must be leashed yes - 5 acres fenced; no fee Waterloo 68,406 yes - must be leashed - no longer than 6ft. yes - 5 acres fenced - $10 annual fee Iowa City 67,862 yes - must be leashed yes - (2) 14 acres fenced; fee Council Bluffs 62,230 yes - must be leashed no - but expect a dog park will be in the plan soon Ames 58,965 yes - must be leashed yes - 10 acres fenced; fee Dubuque 57,637 no yes - 2.5 acres fenced; $ldaily, $25 annual fee West Des Moines 56,609 yes - must be leashed yes - 10 acres fenced; $10 annual fee Cedar Falls 36,145 yes - must be leashed - no longer than 6ft or on voice command yes - 3 acres fenced; $15 annual fee In speaking with the other cities, for as long as we have had the ordinance of no dogs in parks the other cities have allowed them. No other city has had the discussion of changing their ordinance recently. ANIMAL DEFINITIONS IN CITY OF DUBUQUE AND IOWA CODE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE DEFINITIONS Cat: Both male and female animals in the family Felis catus whether neutered or not. Dog: Both male and female animals of the canine species whether neutered or not, but not including a law enforcement dog. Vicious Animal: A vicious cat or dog is deemed so when it shall have attacked or bitten any person on more than one occasion without provocation or when an attack or bite results in serious bodily injury. Dangerous Animal: A. Any animal which is not naturally tame or gentle, and which is of a wild nature or disposition, and which is capable of killing, inflicting serious injury 3 12/14/2012 upon, or causing disease among, human beings or domestic animals and having known tendencies as a species to do so; A. Any animal(s) declared to be dangerous by the city manager or the city manager's designee; or B. The following animals which shall be deemed to be dangerous animals per se: 1. Lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars, lynx and bobcats; 2. Wolves, coyotes and foxes; 3. Badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunks and mink; 4. Raccoons; 5. Bears; 6. All apes, baboons, macaques, monkeys and chimpanzees; 7. Alligators and crocodiles; 8. Scorpions; 9. Snakes and reptiles that are venomous; 10. Snakes that are constrictors, with the exception of sand boa constrictors; 11. Gila monsters; 12. Opossums; and 13. Any crossbreed of such animals which have similar characteristics of the animals specified above. 7 -6D -2: DOGS, CATS EXEMPTED: (from the dangerous animal definition) The provisions of this article shall not apply to domestic dogs or cats. IOWA CODE DEFINITIONS "Domesticated Animal" means an animal commonly referred to as a bovine, swine, sheep, goat, domesticated deer, llama, poultry, rabbit, horse, pony, mule, jenny, donkey, or hinny. "Dangerous Wild Animal" means any of the following: 1. A member of the family canidae of the order carnivora, including but not limited to wolves, coyotes, and jackals. However, a dangerous wild animal does not include a domestic dog. 2. A member of the family hyaenidae of the order of carnivora, including but not limited to hyenas. 3. A member of the family felidae of the order carnivora, including but not limited to lions, tigers, cougars, leopards, cheetahs, ocelots, and servals. However, a dangerous wild animal does not include a domestic cat. 4. A member of the family ursidae of the order carnivora, including bears and pandas. 5. A member of the family rhinocero tidae order perissodactyla, which is a rhinoceros. 6. A member of the order proboscidea, which are any species of elephant. 7. A member of the order of primates other than humans, and including the following families: callitrichiadae, cebidae, cercopithecidae, cheirogaleidae, daubentoniidae, galagonidae, hominidae, hylobatidae, indridae, lemuridae, loridae, megaladapidae, or 4 12/14/2012 tarsiidae. A member includes but is not limited to marmosets, tamarins, monkeys, lemurs, galagos, bushbabies, great apes, gibbons, lesser apes, indris, sifakas, and tarsiers. 8. A member of the order crocodilia, including but not limited to alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and gharials. 9. A member of the family varanidae of the order squamata, which are limited to water monitors and crocodile monitors. 10.A member of the order squamata which is any of the following: (a) A member of the family varanidae, which are limited to water monitors and crocodile monitors. (b) A member of the family atractaspidae, including but not limited to mole vipers and burrowing asps. (c) A member of the family helodermatidae, including but not limited to beaded lizards and gila monsters. (d) A member of the family elapidae, voperidae, crotalidae, atractaspidae, or hydrophidae which are venomous, including but not limited to cobras, mambas, coral snakes, kraits, adders, vipers, rattlesnakes, copperheads, pit vipers, keelbacks, cottonmouths, and sea snakes. (e) A member of the superfamily henophidia, which are limited to reticulated pythons, anacondas, and African rock pythons. 11. Swine which is a member of the species sus scrofa linnaeus, including but not limited to swine commonly known as Russian boar or European boar of either sex. (a) "Dangerous wild animal" includes an animal which is the offspring of an animal provided in paragraph "a ", and another animal provided in that paragraph or any other animal. It also includes animals which are the offspring of each subsequent generation. However, a dangerous wild animal does not include the offspring of a domestic dog and a wolf, or the offspring from each subsequent generation in which at least one parent is a domestic dog. DOG STATISTICS Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services Manager, reported the following statistics for 2011 related to dogs and animals: 6,215 dog licenses 9,066 total animal licenses 2,270 animal complaints (including bites and calls to Police) 124 animal bites (public and private property) She also shared that according to the American Veterinary Medical Association Dubuque is estimated to have 12,312 dogs (based on 23,056 households in the city of Dubuque). As you can see many dogs are not licensed. It was reported by Park Patrol and the Community Policing officers that most times the incidence of a dog in a park is not documented and the person is not charged. The officer asks for corrective action (leave the park) and people comply. This is the same in regards to an officer seeing a dog do his duty and the owner not picking it up. 5 12/14/2012 DUBUQUE'S ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT BUDGET The following is the actual expenses and revenue FY 11 for animal control: Revenue: Dog License Revenue $101,971 Cat License Revenue $ 40,527 Expense: Animal Control $282,333 DISCREPANCIES IN THE CURRENT ORDINANCE The current ordinance calls out parks but doesn't list trails as areas for no dogs. Later in the ordinance there are some trails defined and others are not. Some trails have no pet signs but are not called out in the ordinance. The River Walk isn't listed on our parks /trails list although in a city policy it states no dogs allowed but no signs are posted there. CURRENT SIGNAGE Most but not all parks are signed for no pets. Some trails are signed and others are not currently. DOG WASTE BAG DISPENSERS Leisure Services provides dog bags through commercial dispensers at the Pet Park, A.Y. McDonald, Bergfeld Recreation Area and trail, the upper floodwall by Kerper Boulevard and the lower floodwall south of the Port. We currently go through about 20 cases a year or about 10,000 bags. The cost is $1,200 a year. The bag dispenser costs approximately $75 each. We found in other cities they generally only provide waste bags at the Pet Park. LIABILITY Legal Department said that if there are usage regulations in place, in other words if dogs are allowed in parks, the city would not be at risk for any greater liability; the liability would fall on the pet owner. Commissioners and /or would not personally be open to liability because they fall under the umbrella of the city and would not be liable unless there was willful, malicious intent. ENFORCEMENT Admittedly by our own police and park patrol officers, enforcement of the current ordinance is difficult. Enforcement will be difficult if a change is made as well. Supporters of the change share peer pressure can be used for a leash law and for 6 12/14/2012 cleanup after your pet. We know from even our own employees and those in discussions that this can help but if a person doesn't want to follow the rules they won't and even with enforcement they won't. Many times our current enforcement is education, and a verbal reprimand, especially with Park Patrol and the COPS. They report most violations happen at Jackson, Grant, Flat Iron and A.Y. McDonald Parks for dog waste or dogs in parks. It has been stated in many ways but the two best comments have been "it's not the dogs, it's the people" and "there are many responsible pet owners." We do find this to be true. There are many responsible pet owners. We understand that but as a public entity we deal with all pet owners — responsible and irresponsible. FINES There is no specific fee or fine structure defined within the Park and Recreation section of the Code of Ordinances. This means it becomes a municipal infraction which would be a minimum $50 fine + court costs + corrective action. The city goes by rates set by the state for municipal infractions: 1st offense is anywhere from $50 to $750; 2nd offense is up to $1,000 + court costs and corrective action; and 3rd offense is contempt of court with possible jail time. Pet waste not cleaned up by the owner falls under unlawful deposit under the littering ordinance and that fine structure would be the same. This is the fine structure unless commissioners and Council wanted to define a specific fine structure that would be for parks only. The Assistant City Attorney Crenna Brumwell shared fines are levied to gain compliance with rules. Commissioners felt this fine structure was appropriate. HEALTH ISSUES OF FECES The question has been raised if there are concerns or health issues related to dog feces /waste. According to Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services Manager shared that feces is a source of disease causing pathogens. Feces can cause an issue for humans and other wild and domestic animals. Feces can have an overall negative impact on stormwater quality. EDUCATION It will be imperative that we do our best efforts at education. What we found is that there was already a great misunderstanding of what the current ordinance is. This also comes from newcomers and visitors coming to the community. For our local citizens we can use the press, website and Channel 8, as well as new signage. NEW SIGNS Signage would be updated and posted for all parks, open spaces and trails. 7 12/14/2012 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, June 12, 2012 4:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building PRESENT: Bob Blocker, Chuck Harris, Paul Hoffmann, Ken Klinge, Karen Lyness, Evelyn Nadeau and Dave Schlueter OTHERS PRESENT: Staff present: Marie Ware, Pat Prevenas and Eileen Trimble MINUTES It was moved by Klinge, seconded by Lyness, to approve the minutes of the May APPROVED; 8, 2012, meeting. The motion passed unanimously. VOTE: RECREATION ■ Pool opened Saturday, May 26th except for the water playground at Flora DIVISION because of a mechanical problem; swim lesson begin Monday. • Golf course REPORT: had the best May since 2000 and best round for the last four years. • Summer programs start June 11th. Playgrounds are offered at fourteen sites with four free lunch programs and a new free breakfast at Comiskey. ■ The spring division report was sent to commissioners in agenda packet and may be found as part of the original minutes. There was one big drop in numbers from last year for the weekend open gym program but that was due to the good weather — people were outside instead of inside the gyms. ■ Registration for summer programs began April 11th and 50% of the registration was online, compared to 40% last year. • Facility rentals are now online but we still have a few bugs to work out. • Mike Denman's official last day of work is July 5th and he is using up vacation right now; Gerry Lange has been appointed Acting Golf Superintendent. The Civil Service test for the position has to be postmarked June 11th. ■ Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware told commissioners that Recreation Division Manager Pat Prevenas gave his formal retirement notice this week, effective the end of August. PARK DIVISION • Staff is busy planting flowers and doing general park maintenance. The new REPORT: hanging flower baskets are up at Bee Branch and Historic Millwork District. Bee Branch has a watering system in the poles. • Historic Millwork District has ten planters and the hanging flower baskets with reservoirs which allow staff to water once every two to four days instead of once or twice per day. Our department will be responsible for maintaining baskets plus trash collection. • There are 18 people on the certified list for the Natural Areas and Sustainable Practices Specialist. We are getting applications now. • Manager Ware has reviewed the Park Division Manager applications. MANAGER'S • Three public meetings were held on site at the three mini parks, Creek Wood, REPORT: Eagle Valley and Westbrook. A notification letter was sent to neighbors inviting them to the meeting so they could see the conceptual plans and we could get their feedback and comments. Creek Wood Park had two conceptual plans and neighbors liked Conceptual Plan A with the playground area. Most of the others had more detail oriented questions regarding lighting, security, et cetera. We hold the public meetings first to get neighbor feedback then take those comments to the designer for changes. We would come back to the neighbors again and if all is ok the plans would go to the Park and Recreation Commission RECEIVE AND FILE PETITION for approval. Eagle Valley had the highest turnout of neighbors. ■ Commissioner Nadeau wanted it on the record that she objects to the development at this time of Creek Wood Park since there are other parks that came into the system before this one and it doesn't seem right to jump the line and get this one done first. ■ A public meeting was held three weeks ago for the North End Trail Lighting project. The project provides lights for the Heritage Trail Extension that starts north of Comiskey Park and goes to 32nd. They will mirror the look of those in the Bee Branch. Letters were mailed to 739 residences in a three or four block radius of the area. There were mostly favorable comments. The City Council will initiate the bidding process for the project at the June 18th council meeting and we hope to complete the project in this calendar year. Commissioner Harris is also the North End Neighborhood President and he said most of the group was happy with the project. mv y , e, to receive and file the petition for changing It was o the ed city Lyness ordinance second to allod w k pets, in Harris parks. The motion passed TO ALLOW DOGS unanimously. IN PARKS: CURRENT ORDINANCE AND HISTORY: OTHER INPUT RECEIVED OR REFERRED, TO LEISURE SERVICES: WEB SURVEY: Manager Ware shared the current ordinance has been in place since at least 1969 with few changes. In 1953 the Council established an ordinance prohibiting unleashed pets in public areas, including parks. Commissioner Hoffmann asked if we were talking about dogs only or other animals too. Manager Ware said the Park and Recreation Commission has the right to recommend anything they want to the City Council, but what was presented to them was a petition limited to dogs. Commissioner Harris asked what the ordinance meant by other domestic animals. Ware told commissioner the ordinance says dogs, cats, and other domestic animals so if they want to include other animals it might be a good idea to get some input from Health Services Department. Commissioner Hoffmann said this meeting would focus on dogs. Manager Ware said the department has received letters, e-mails and phone calls that just came in to the office; there was no formal input gathering. The comments and communications from the public are ongoing. All comments are correspondence received by the department through Friday, June 8th were sent to Commissioners as part of the agenda packet and may be found as part of the original minutes. Manager Ware told Commissioners since there was no formal gathering of information or request for comments, that we could put a survey on the city website. It would be done through Civic Plus Web Q/A and be very simple. A person could answer simple yes /no questions and then the comments would be compiled. A sample of what the survey might look like on the website was part of the agenda packet. Commissioners could tweak the sample and make specific questions. There would be no fee involved for the department because it would be done through the city website. Manager Ware just wanted commissioners to know the option was available. INFORMATION RELATED TO DOGS IN PARKS IN OTHER CITIES: PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING PETS IN PARKS: Comments: Hoffman said commissioners received a lot of comments both for and against changing the ordinance and there were obviously strong feelings on both sides of the issue. He thinks they have a pretty good handle on the issues and doesn't know if we need a web survey or not. Nadeau thought it would be a good idea to get input from a larger group and maybe ask what they think the solutions are. Klinge said as long as the public understands it is just a survey to get input on people's feelings, not a vote looking for the highest numbers. Schlueter wants to make sure we are concerned about the issue not just the numbers because big numbers one way or the other doesn't solve the issue. Blocker said by the numbers on the "yes" paperwork, there are a lot of people that want pets in the park. Harris felt people who have strong feelings have already made their comments known and probably wouldn't go to website; no need for a survey. Manager Ware distributed a handout that compared other large cities in Iowa with regard to pets in parks issue. A copy may be found as part of the original minutes. Are dogs allowed in your parks? All the cities asked were yes, except Dubuque. They all had their ordinance just as long as Dubuque had the ordinance prohibiting pets in parks. • Do you have dog parks available? All were yes except Council Bluffs. Pets are not mentioned in their ordinances because their policy is to allow pets. • Do you receive a lot of complaints? Some do, some don't. The city with the most issues is West De Moines. • Do you offer waste bags? Most provided waste bags in the pet parks only, not all the rest of the parks. • Do you have a leash law? All must be on a leash and many of them allowed a maximum 6' leash. One city did not allow pets within so many feet of a playground. Manager Ware said health officials, community police, park patrol, police, etc. say this would be very difficult to enforce. Commissioner Klinge asked if there was any record of how many dog incidents there may have been in the past. Ware said they are not recorded very often and there is no way to go back and check. In Fiscal Year 2012 the Health Department had 2,270 animal - related complaints (all animals). In calendar year 2011 there were 124 bites but that included bites on private and public property. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association Dubuque is estimated to have 12,312 dogs. In calendar year 2011 only 6,215 animals were licensed. A lot of people do not license their pets. Commissioner Klinge asked if there were fines in place now for dogs in parks. Recreation Division Manager Pat Prevenas said he thought it might be around $200 but Manager Ware said police and park patrol usually don't write tickets up for pets in parks, they warn the person. • James Kress, 3090 Keokuk Street. I have lived in Dubuque all my life. I am retired, use the park every day and do not want dogs in parks. There will be problems with bites and dog waste — just take a look at the trail at Miller Riverview and A.Y. McDonald parks, the River Walk, Grandview Avenue and in neighborhoods and you will see dogs not on leashes and dog waste all over. In January 2012 Linwood and Mt. Calvary cemeteries no longer allow dogs on their property due to noncompliance with the rules. There was an article in a Nebraska newspaper just the other day that listed five dog bites in parks in ten days and in three of those cases neither the dog nor owner could be located so the victims had to go through series of shots. When I Googled dog bites in city parks on the Internet there were 24,700,000 articles. If you can keep one child from getting bitten in city parks you will be doing a good job. Keep parks safe and do not allow dogs in parks. • Sandy Kohn, 2491 Northstar Drive in Embassy West. I have a corner lot and I do not have to pick up dog waste; my neighbors are responsible and clean up after their dogs. I have had a dog my entire life and I enjoy socializing with my dog. If you take the dog to the Pet Park it is different. I am asking to take the dog with the family on outings and socialize — it's good for the dog too. I walk along Bergfeld pond /trail and on the floodwall and there is some waste but it's not bad. Pet owners are taxpayers too and they just want a chance to take dog to family outings in the park and socialize with their families. Maybe you could start out small and if don't want to allow in all parks, at least allow dogs in some. Please don't penalize all dog owners because of the ones that aren't responsible. • ; Lisa Johnson, 206 Southgate Drive. I have lived in Dubuque since 1985 and I want to go in to Murphy Park when I'm walking on South Grandview Avenue. I always clean up after my dog and even carry extra bags with me. I take my dog to training classes. You could charge a hefty fine for those dogs not on leashes and for not picking up dog waste. I'm asking that you allow dogs in at least one or two parks as a trial and develop another bigger area for another dog park. I support hefty fines for those that don't have dogs on a leash and don't pick up after their dog. • Chris Piper, 2820 Burlington Street. I am a lifelong Dubuquer and am not a dog owner. I was bitten as a child by a nice dog. I am at Eagle Point Park all the time and when I go to the park I don't want to see, feel, touch, hear or smell dogs. It would be ok in smaller neighborhoods or limit the areas but not in bigger parks, especially Friday through Sunday. If you were going to allow dogs in the parks, limit to certain hours and only on Monday through Thursday. Please do not allow dogs in the bigger parks, especially Eagle Point where you pay to get into the park and rent pavilions. • Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wildflower Drive. You should have a copy of the letter I sent to Marie. I live, own a home, pay taxes and run a business in the city. I am in favor of changing the ordinance to allow dogs in city parks. State parks allow dogs on leashes not to exceed 6' in length. This is exactly what should be allowed in Dubuque parks. It is a quality of life issue for our family, or fur children as I call them. Part of quality of life is retention of our young people and recruitment of young professions to our city. Some small things that help are attractive outdoor spaces and places to foster emotional connections with other people of a similar age. Dubuque is growing. We must be known as a pet friendly city and this includes city parks. The economic value of Dubuque Convention and Visitors' Bureau securing the national Dock dogs competition the next five years is expected to bring $1.5 million to Dubuque. We need to show this national group that we are a pet friendly community and city. The new public boat slips will be bringing visitors and tourists with their pets. We need this tourism for our economic development. We will soon have three new neighborhood parks that we talked about earlier. We must be known as a pet friendly city and community. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation has shown us that Dubuque can grow and change. We have won numerous awards for our recruitment of businesses and employees. We have proven as a city that change is good. We can change and we can make this work for all. We must change the current ordinance and allow Dubuque to be known as a pet friendly city with dogs allowed on leashes in city parks. There are currently 1,105 signatures to the online petition in favor of allowing dogs in our parks and they were gathered during a two -week window. If you do a web survey, those that don't have Internet access should be given a chance to participate with some type of paper survey or through the Library. COMMISSION Commissioner Hoffmann told those present that they were welcome to stay and DISCUSSION: listen to discussion since it was a public meeting but no recommendation may be reached tonight and the City Council will be the body that decides whether to change the ordinance or not; what the Commission comes to is not binding. Manager Ware informed commissioners that with an ordinance change the City Council has to enact three readings. Also, when she talked to the legal department about how the ordinance was written, it became apparent that we will need to do some clean -up of the ordinance language. Harris: I am not totally opposed to the idea of dogs in parks but dogs will act differently when large groups of people are around. Maybe we could allow dogs in some of the neighborhood parks, but not the showcase parks. They would need to be on a leash and charge hefty fines if they aren't. It would be hard to enforce. We have 52 parks so we would need to pick which ones to allow dogs in and which ones not. Schlueter: I am a lifelong dog owner and l would like to see some kind of compromise. I would not allow dogs in all of the parks, especially not Arboretum and Eagle Point until we see how it goes; scale down and allow in some parks. am not opposed to Flora and Murphy to see how it goes. The problem is the ones that are not responsible. The potential for bites is scary but I would like to find a compromise. We need to put people first as much as we love our pets; safety first. Maybe have a trial period for one full year to base a decision on. Accumulate data to decide if it's a good idea or not. Some people are afraid of dogs but it doesn't seem fair to keep dogs out because of some people. I would like to try allowing dogs in certain areas on a leash with 6' length limit and police or patrol would need to ticket offenders. Nadeau: I am a dog owner but as a parent I am afraid of unleashed dogs, but you can't make rules based on people that aren't responsible or respectful. I feel the Arboretum and Eagle Point should not have dogs. The Arboretum is a labor of love and taken care of by volunteers. Eagle Point could maybe allow dogs in certain area. I support hefty fines like $500 for not having dog on a leash and $100 for not picking up your dog's waste. I would agree with a trial period and feel there are ways to make it possible for all to enjoy the parks. Hoffmann: I own two dogs that are well cared for and have gone to training classes but no matter what I do the one dog snaps at other dogs all the time. Dogs have become more popular in the last twenty years and people are getting more and more attached to their dogs. The Des Moines Register is running articles on the detriment of having pets in parks. The last article had an interview with a State Farm Insurance agent and he said liability for dog bites is up 48% from last year. He thinks some cities will move away from having dogs in parks; children are attacked the most. My sister was attacked by a dog when she was young. I don't see a need to have pets in parks but after listening to everybody here tonight, maybe we can have an area to try. I think we must protect the population but also respect dog owners' desire to walk dogs in certain designated areas. Blocker: When you look at the number of large cities in Iowa, Dubuque is the only one with an absolute ban on dogs in parks. I think the large number of names on the petition weights heavily. I think we should vote yes to change the ordinance but allow dogs in all parks on a leash, across the board on a trial basis. Setting only designated areas in only certain parks would be very confusing to people. I don't think we really need a web survey. There is a risk involved in allowing dogs in parks but you can't remove risk from life. Lyness: I own two dogs so I see both, sides of the issue. I would like to see dogs allowed on a 6' leash in designated parks except the Arboretum. I think pet owners have become more responsible in the last couple years which is evidenced by the fact that a lot of hotels now allow pets. I think waste bags should be provided in parks where dogs are allowed because people seem to use them if they are there. There should be some kind of compromise. Klinge: I love dogs and have dogs of my own but dogs are unpredictable no matter how well trained they are and I'm worked about the safety of the kids in the parks if dogs are allowed. I would be in favor of a trial at some parks but not the Arboretum, Eagle Point, Murphy, the showcase parks. When I walk on Grandview there is waste around. If you set fines how would it be enforced? If you allow dogs then, you would need to provide waste bags. I would not want dogs in the parks when there are a lot of people around because he is leery of what could happen. I think there is a lot more we need to talk about and maybe we shouldn't make a recommendation tonight. Mr. Hoffmann said we need to work on a compromise. He asked that everyone come to the July meeting with their own ides /suggestions for a compromise and we can see if there is a trend in one direction or the other and then go from there. Mr. Blocker said it's a complex issue and there are going to be winners and losers. We don't want to go off half cocked and try and do anything in a big hurry without careful consideration. Ms. Lyness like's Hoffmann's idea of everyone bringing their ideas to the next meeting. Mr. Schlueter said we should come to the next meeting with some proposal but he doesn't want to be putting the issue off. He is hearing that some commissioners are kind of agreeable to a compromise so if they each bring their proposal in July, hopefully a recommendation can be decided. Mr. Klinge felt it will take more than one meeting to come up with a good recommendation to the City Council. OTHER • Commissioner Blocker said he was asked about why there was no boat ramp BUSINESS: access available for boaters during the Catfish Festival at A.Y. McDonald Park. He said there should be something on the news if the ramp is going to be closed, or it should not be closed. Commissioner Klinge said there are a couple other ramps boaters could go to. Ware said the Catfish Festival has been getting bigger and bigger each year. Next year when they request their special event permit we will need to tell them. • Blocker said he was walking in the Port of Dubuque and the new marina operation looks like it will be first class, and do we know opening date yet. He asked if there would be any free boat parking for a couple hours. Blocker recommends having some two -hour free boat parking spots. • Marina: Manager Ware said there is no opening date. It is still a construction site and it belongs to the contractor. The boat slips are essentially done so people are using them as courtesy docks even though other areas are not done. The project is funded by federal grants and the marina operation cannot generate revenue until the grant is totally closed out. In order for that to happen, everything has to be finished. • MFC. Commissioner Nadeau said she has been hearing from the Latino community that the person hired for the MFC was not required to speak Spanish. She is concerned that nobody will be able to communicate with the Spanish speaking community. Manager Ware said we have the applications for the Site Supervisor but have not begun the interview process. Speaking Spanish was not a requirement when the job was posted but it was listed as "preferred." There will be a review of the applicant pool and qualifications and look for the best skill set possible for the job the person will be doing. • Commissioner Harris asked if it would be appropriate for us to have a public hearing regarding the pets in parks issue. Ware said commissioners could do that if they wanted to. The Commissioners would come up with a proposal and then have public hearing before the August meeting. • Commissioner Hoffmann said this would be his last meeting as Chair and he wanted to thank commissioners for good attendance. He always encourages moving the meetings along and not dragging them out — stay focused. It was moved by Schlueter, seconded by Klinge, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. hairperson PRESENT: OTHERS: ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE AND SIGN PAPER FOR RE- APPOINTED COMMISSIONER BOB BLOCKER: MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE: PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to three minutes per person): PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, July 10, 2012 4:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building Bob Blocker, Chuck Harris, Paul Hoffmann, Ken Klinge and Dave Schlueter Staff present: Marie Ware, Pat Prevenas and Jolene Rettenberger. Twenty - two (22) people present in the chambers for public comment(s). At the start of our meeting (4:35 p.m.), Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware shared the Oath of Office paperwork with Paul Hoffmann to administer to our re- appointed commissioner, Bob Blocker. We welcome Bob Blocker to his extended term on the Park and Recreation Commission. It was moved by Blocker, seconded by Harris, to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2012, meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Prior to the start of public comments, Commissioner Hoffmann reminded the public speakers to address the commission by stating their name and address, as well as writing down that information for minutes. A time limit of three minutes per person was granted. Kate Lydon, 123 Bluff Street. Moved to Dubuque three years ago. She is surprised and disappointed that no dogs are allowed in the parks. She addressed the chambers asking how many people were here to support dogs in the parks in which several people raised their hands. She has 1,677 signed supporters who are in favor of having dogs in the parks. She will continue to gather more supporters. Nancy Winning, 2380 Trygg Drive. Has lived in Dubuque for four years. Has also lived in five states and eight cities. Dubuque is the only place that no dogs (leashed) are allowed in the parks. She is not aware of any problems with dogs in the park in the past. She sees dogs along the river walk and doesn't see any problems with people and /or dog waste. She wants to go to the park with her dog and sit and read a book. She commented on how the parks are not full with people during the week. Stated when she was at Murphy Park the other day, no one was at the park. Robin McFarland, 390 Alpine Street. Moved to Dubuque last year (business owner). She travels a lot. ` She has not come across a place to walk her dog. She feels that having a discussion about limiting pets in the parks would be a mistake, especially for the tourists. This is not a good way to do business. In her opinion, responsible people will enjoy this; no enormous increases with problems. continued July 10, 2012 meeting page two Terry Leibold, 2530 Millstone Drive. Has worked for the City of Dubuque as a park ranger and park employee for the past twenty -eight years. He has been a dog owner for thirteen years. In his opinion, NO dogs in parks due to safety reasons. It's not a good idea to mix people and dogs. No clean -up. Dogs are already allowed in certain places in Dubuque already, plus there will be an additional Pet Park opening along South Locust in the near future. His wife is very much afraid of dogs and will stand /walk behind him. He sees people carrying leashes in their hands and the dogs freely walking /running through the park. He would have no problem in getting petition signatures showing the amount of people who are not in favor of having pets in the parks. How do you think the IBM employees would feel about eating their lunch at Washington Park and having a dog do their duty while eating lunch? If we honor this, we should have certain rules and specific areas with dogs on leashes (not retractable leashes, 6' leashes). Have a 3- strike rule in effect — if you get caught twice, the third time you are banned. Terry also stated that as he served as a park ranger, if tourists came into the park with their dog, he talked with the pet owner to let them know about no pets in the parks, but as long as they were there, he didn't see any harm in the dog being allowed to come into the park and then back to their vehicle. James Menson, 890 Rush Street. James stated that he is a responsible pet owner. He has a trained dog. He feels that the rules assume that people at the park are not responsible. His trained dog will always be on a leash. He considers his dog as a member of his family. Are people going to be responsible for their dog? There should be penalties if they are not responsible. He wants to be able to take his dog with his family to the park, but for the time being, he has to decide if taking the family members or his dog only (limited on where they can all go). Dubuque is a fast growing city. We need a system in place to monitor this. Kathryn Hartman, 535 Candlewick Court. Has been a nurse for forty -one years; now retired. During her nursing years, it was her job to go on home visits. She has observed pet owners who love their pets and they treat them like family members. However, pets are unpredictable — their nature is to protect their owners and their territory. There are plenty of non - responsible pet owners. She was raised on a farm. During the last four weeks in her neighborhood, she has had to cleanup dog poop left on her lawn. She has noticed some people carrying a doggie bag to "look good ". She commented on what a pleasure it is to take people to the park with having no fear of pets or the smell of pets. She commends the City of Dubuque for limited pets in the parks. Why are we willing to take on the liability'? William Kaiser, 3556 Keymont Drive. Against dogs. He walks everyday for about 11/2 hours at Eagle Point Park. Sees a lot of dogs (leashed and continued July 10, 2012 meeting page three unleashed) in the park before operating park hours, as well as dog waste left behind. He has also witnessed responsible dog owners drop their poop bags on the ground. He has talked with park maintenance employees and they are not in favor of dogs in the parks. Park employee comments have been "if you think it's bad now, I'm afraid to think what it will be like if dogs are allowed." If you're having a family gathering at the park, do you want to listen to dogs barking? We have a lot of wildlife in the parks (ducks /fox/deer /et cetera). It will take one severe dog bite... Parks are for people, not for pets. Wanda Dossev, 901 Lincoln Avenue. Has been a Dubuque resident for sixteen years. It's a fact of life that we have responsible and irresponsible people in every factor of life. She is in favor of dogs in the parks. She has enrolled in American Kennel Club Obedience classes with her dog. It would be nice for people and their dogs to be able to take in the local sites (tourists) and enjoy the city. The dock dogs bring in an economic boost to the community. More people are traveling with their dogs. Look at the health benefits — keep walking and exercising. Do we have certain rules for motorcycles /motorcyclists that break the laws? Paula Martens, no address listed. She is a responsible pet owner. When her dog is at their home, the dog is leashed in her own yard. She often stands over her dog while he's in the yard. What makes not other loose dogs from coming into her yard and attacking her dog? What do other cities do? Give it a chance. Ryan Larson. Has a binder with handwritten petitions he shared with the Park and Recreation Commission. He owns a pit bull. He's a responsible pet owner. There are dog training facilities available in Dubuque. Penalize people if they are not responsible for picking up dog waste. Jim Kress, 3090 Keokuk Court. Jim shared a typed note with the Park and Recreation Commission. About 1% hours ago there was a volunteer at the Dubuque Arboretum who shared a story with him. The people were down in the Port of Dubuque (near the flood gates) when a pit bull ran out with his leash tied to a folding chair. The couple was fearful and ran back to their car. This is a safety issue — there are going to be lawsuits galore! We have to protect our children from the dogs. Who will enforce the leash ordinance since the park rangers don't come on duty until 4:00 p.m.? We have a tight budget. Don't allow dogs in the parks due to the safety of our children first. Dubuque received an award for an "All- America City ". John Betko, 1263 Jackson Street. Has lived in Dubuque for fourteen years. An "All- America City" has rights for everyone. He pays dog license tax. How can you say you can't go to any parks? Why is this a problem? Pit bulls... are continued ELECT OFFICERS; VOTE: COMMISSIONERS PRESENT AND DISCUSS THEIR INDIVIDUAL PROPOSALS REGARDING DOGS IN PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES AREAS: July 10, 2012 meeting page four they going to kill you, really? Enforce the laws that we have. Can't take your dog anywhere. Give us more options — people will be responsible. Kim Davkin, 275 Southgate Drive. Kim is a former Park and Recreation Commissioner of 15 years. Is the owner of a Dalmatian. She has been all over the parks areas (Swiss Valley, Mines of Spain, et cetera) and has witnessed that most people do not have their dogs on a leash. Her dog has been attacked by other dogs. Mess all over — you'll step in dog poop. This will be a problem in the parks. People say that their dog is so nice and won't hurt anyone, but her dog will hurt them. Has a suggestion if we allow dogs in the parks, limit the parks — not in Eagle Point, Murphy or Flora parks (if a tourist, OK as stated by Terry Leibold's comments above). Limit the times and parks for pets. Have an extra park ranger to enforce the rules and impose hefty fines. Donald Koepke, 434 Emmett Street. New resident to Dubuque; moved two months ago from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Moved to Dubuque due to the low unemployment rate. Surprised with the restrictions we have on dogs in the parks. Sandy Kohn, 2194 North Star Drive. Owner of two mixed labs that she takes on walks. Doesn't go to the Pet Park because she sees the dog owners congregating around and the dogs have the run of the place. Eagle Point Park is a great place to go. She has noticed people dropping their dog waste bags on the ground, but they return back to pick them up as they walk back on their route. Give us a fair chance; nothing is 100 % in life. Just give us a chance. It was moved by Schlueter, seconded by Klinge, to elect Bob Blocker as Chairperson, elect David Schlueter as Vice - Chairperson, and elect Chuck Harris as Secretary. All motions passed unanimously. At this part of the meeting, Commissioner Blocker took over as Chairperson. Below are statements from our commissioners about their proposals for dogs in the parks: Commissioner Harris. Proposal is simple, but not. He has heard from people what they are saying. Allow dogs in all parks except for Eagle Point, Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Murphy, Washington, Jackson and Comiskey. Commissioner Harris lives across the street from Comiskey Park and owns two dogs. He feels that it would be too hard to enforce this since our personnel has enough work on their plates. We either do all parks, or no parks. He also added that if there is an issue in the neighborhood about dogs continued July 10, 2012 meeting page five in the parks, add that park to the list for no pets allowed at all. Make the fine a minimum of $750, keep the leash at 6' and cleanup after your pet(s). We need to encourage responsibility. Commissioner Schlueter. He proposals to look at the ordinance and make changes. Dave distributed copies of his amendments to 10 -5B -4 as follows: A) Add the following: exception being the designated Pet Park(s); B) Revise: Leashed dogs and cats allowed in all parks and areas except the following: Eagle Point Park, Marshall Park (Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens), Louis Murphy Park and the Riverwalk by the Grand Harbor Resort/Grand River Center /Alliant Amphitheater. This will be on a one year trial period, with the City reserving the right to revoke said revision or alter. Leashes or tie outs must not be longer than 6' in length (not extend -a- leads) and owners are responsible for feces cleanup with proper disposal in an appropriate receptacle. Fines for violation of leash or feces are $200 per violation and will be administered by the park patrol and /or Dubuque Police Department; C) Delete as redundant. Commissioner Hoffmann. He feels if people take dogs to the park, we should increase the park fees. If fines, add extra park ranger to staff and work longer hours. Have dog owners pay an extra fee ($35 or $50) for a tag for the dog to cover the costs. At Eagle Point, Flora and Murphy parks, set time limits out by 9:00 a.m. He is concerned about the safety of the children. Possibly make an exception on the weekend during the America's River Festival when the Dock Dogs are in town. Send out News Releases during the times that pets are allowed in the parks. Commissioner Klinge. He has received several telephone calls and letters regarding this topic. He spent five nights camping over the July 4th holiday at the Miller Riverview Campground. He doesn't take his dog to the parks because parks are for people. Not too long ago he went for a walk through Murphy Park and introduced himself to park patrons and brought up the issue about dogs in the parks. In doing so, he stated that most people are against the idea especially at Murphy, Flora and Eagle Point parks and the Dubuque Arboretum. Let's have a trial period. He is afraid and would feel terrible if someone gets mauled by a dog(s). He has gone on several walks throughout the city (along Grandview Avenue, Asbury Road and Carter Road) and has come across dog waste and waste bags. Keep it as is. Commissioner Blocker. Both sides have argued their case. I don't think we can make rules and regulate them. Parks belong to us, the people. Let's compromise — dogs on 6' leashes, but not in the Arboretum. Have a trial period of 1 -2 years. Take this to City Council. The thing is responsibility. He feels a fine of $750 is too high. continued July 10, 2012 meeting page six With the absence of Commissioner Evelyn Nadeau, Commissioner Blocker shared her email with everyone. "Pets on a 6' leash accompanied by someone age 14 or older are allowed in city parks with the exceptions /limitations listed below: Within the parks where they are allowed, pets may not be in playground areas, in areas where food is consumed such as picnic tables unless the pet belongs to those picnicking, and are not allowed in areas where sporting activities take place, such as athletic fields, skate areas, pools, disc golf courses and the like. All pets must be fully licensed and immunized with current tags, and pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. The exceptions /limitations are as follows: Eagle Point Park -'not allowed with the exception of the Trolley Line Trail and in the rest of the park only during open hours before 9:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m. Marshall Park — not allowed in the Arboretum. Fines for pets off leash (other than the Pet Park) up to $1,000 (I originally stated $500 and $300, but since the current Pet Park rules say up to $750 for not picking up, 1 upped the ante). Fine for dog waste not picked up at $750." With the absence of Commissioner Karen Lyness, no report given. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware also shared with the commissioners to be thinking not only about dogs in parks, but trails, too. We have several trails in Dubuque (N.W. Arterial, North End Neighborhood, Mississippi Riverwalk and the Trolley Line Trail). We need to be specific about trails. In the conversation about dogs on trails, Commissioner Harris agreed to allow all pets on all trails; Commissioner Schlueter agreed to all trails except for the Mississippi Riverwalk as stated above; Commissioner Hoffmann agreed with Schlueter stating it's not a good mix to have dogs and well- dressed people along the Riverwalk, especially since the Port of Dubuque is a highly used pedestrian area, and Commissioner Blocker shared that both sides to story and we need to compromise. At this time, a gentleman from the chambers asked about a trial period. If we get one dog bite incident, cancel the trial period. Another person stated that we are taking the freedom away from the people. How do other cities do it? Why can't Dubuque figure it out? A lady shared that there is a website that shows dog bite statistics. Another lady asked if someone gets bit, who is liable continued DISCUSS GOLF OUTING RATES: July 10, 2012 meeting page seven for the dog bite? This is a legal issue. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware spoke and stated that we need a recommendation to be given to the City Council. Since there are so many versions, what is your recommendation as a commission? We need time to take this issue to staff for review. Since this would be an ordinance change, we need to get feedback from various departments. Time is needed for discussion. Commissioner Hoffmann asked about scheduling a' Workshop Session. At the Workshop Session, the general public can be in attendance, but will not be able to speak. We need to hear comments and have some feedback from commission members. We need to have a consensus from the Park and Recreation Commission. It will need review with the park patrol, COPS, Health Services, et cetera. I feel a Workshop Session is appropriate. Commissioner Klinge asked how long the ordinance has been in effect — dates back to 1968. Commissioner Blocker's gut feelings are for this issue to not take place until the next season since we are half -way through the year now. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware stated that this will take some time Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware stated that we either need to have a special meeting, put this item on the Park and Recreation Commission August agenda or schedule a Work Session before /after our commission meeting. Commissioner Biocker shared that we can discuss this at the next meeting. Commissioner Hoffmann suggested to have a Work Session only. Commissioner Schlueter agreed with Hoffmann and said to have the Work Session scheduled soon. It was also stated to have the typed minutes of this meeting available this week so plenty of time is given to read and review the minutes prior to the scheduled Work Session on Tuesday, July 24th at 5:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 2nd floor of the Historic Federal Building (if chambers are available). The meeting notice will be released to the media and again the public is invited to attend, but no public comments will be allowed during the Work Session. Prior to ending this conversation, a lady in the chambers asked where does the money go to that are from the licensing of our dogs? Why can't we use this money for the different waste stations located in the parks and hiring staff to enforce the rules? Recreation Division Manager Pat Prevenas distributed a copy of the Bunker Hill Golf Course Outings proposal to all commissioners. Under the current policy, which was adopted in March of 2005, it reads that Golf Outings may be scheduled on weekdays before noon throughout the season, and weekends continued July 10, 2012 meeting page eight after 1:00 p.m. and any time in September and October. Eighteen hole rates for shotgun start during the above times include the following: 144 player minimum — league fee of $12.75; 120 player minimum — weekday 9 -hole fee of $12.75; 100 player minimum — weekend 9 -hole fee of $14.25 or less than 100 players senior fee of $15. Requests for golf outings have become more numerous since 2005 and there is less competition between the golf courses to attract outings so the reduced rates are unnecessary. We also now have the ability to start outings earlier than 1:00 p.m. on the weekends because of fewer permanent tee times in the mornings which provides us greater scheduling flexibility. To assist the Pro Shop staff with a less complicated pay rate schedule, it has been suggested that we consider the following for the 2013 season: 120 player minimum — senior fee of $15 or 80 player minimum — weekday 18 hole fee of $19. Outings with Tess than 80 players that do not require a shotgun start will be negotiated individually via the Golf Pro with the approval of the Leisure Services Department staff. RECREATION DIVISION REPORT: PARK DIVIS REPORT: Recreation Division Manager Pat Prevenas shared the following recreation issues: • According to the National Golf Foundation, golf rounds are nationally up 15 -16% due to the weather; up 18% in the Midwest, but up 20% here at the Bunker Hill Golf Course. This is the best June Bunker Hill Golf Course has had in 11 years — year -to -date through June up 23 %. • FY12 golf ended with a surplus of $29,000. • An all -time monthly record was set at Flora Pool with 37,000 swimmers. We have had the second highest monthly record at Sutton Pool with 19,900 swimmers. No single, daily records were set. • The extreme heat has impacted the attendance to some of our programs (tennis, playground, baseball, softball). • Online registration for activities has maintained 50% usage. ON Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware spoke about the following park issues: We continue to water flower baskets and beds. Many thanks to all employees for all of their hard work in the extreme heat. O The Miller Riverview Campground has been busy. • Mowing weeds rather than lawns due to the extreme heat and dryness . • Some of the flower baskets and beds look better than others. The self -water system with the flowering baskets is working out well • Bids were received for the North End Neighborhood Trail. We received a favorable low bidder below what the engineers estimated. Commissioner Hoffmann asked a question about the status of the house that was up for sale on South Grandview Avenue, outside of Murphy Park. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware is looking into options related to moving the house or deconstruction. If the house gets demolished, we will have an open lot until plans are in place and money is budgeted as a CIP. • Commissioner continued OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURN; VOTE: July 10, 2012 meeting page nine Blocker was very pleased as to how well the Miller Riverview Campground is being managed and handled. Blocker had a reservation at the campground during the July 4th holiday. Blocker asked why we do not have a hard - surfaced handicap camping site? According to the campground map, there is a handicap site available and the campground managers keep this area open for any handicap camper that needs it. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware shared with the commissioners that the project of hard surfacing sites had been placed in the budget. With the new CIP's, they did get some money to hard - surface a few camping sites. Commissioner Blocker asked about the status of the Port of Dubuque Marina and when that will become officially open. The new boat slips are beautiful, but there is no fuel, no rest rooms, et cetera. Since we have spent $5 million+ on the marina, why and /or when will we open? Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware explained to the commissioners that since the City received a $4 million grant, with the grant monies we cannot exchange money until the grant is completely closed due to the construction. When this becomes an acceptable project through the City Council, then you need to add 30 days for retainage and all things gathered and send to the grantee for final approval. The City of Dubuque has to follow the rules unless we want to pay for the entire project. The marina has docks as a courtesy currently. It was moved by Hoffmann, seconded by Klinge, that the meeting be adjourned at 6:24 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: INFORMATION FROM LEISURE SERVICES MANAGER: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORK SESSION Tuesday, July 24, 2012 5:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building Bob Blocker, Chuck Harris, Paul Hoffmann, Ken Klinge, Karen Lyness, Evelyn Nadeau and Dave Schlueter Staff present: Marie Ware, Pat Prevenas and Eileen Trimble Meeting began at 5:00 p.m. Leisure Services Manager Ware said she checked with the Legal Department on questions that had come up in previous meetings. Fines: There is no specific fee or fine structure defined within the Park and Recreation section of the Code of Ordinances. This means it becomes a municipal infraction which would be a minimum $50 fine + court costs + corrective action. The city goes by rates set by the state for municipal infractions: 1st offense is anywhere from $50 to $750; 2nd offense is up to $1,000 + court costs and corrective action; and 3rd offense is contempt of court with possible jail time. Pet waste not cleaned up by the owner falls under unlawful deposit under the littering ordinance and that fine structure would be the same. This is the fine structure unless commissioners wanted to define a specific fine structure that would be for parks only. The Assistant City Attorney shared fines are levied to gain compliance with rules. Liability: Ms. Ware asked the city Legal Department if the city would be open to liability if the ordinance was changed for pets to be allowed in parks and someone was bitten or attacked by a dog. She was told that if there are usage regulations in place, in other words if dogs are allowed in parks, the city would not be at risk for any greater liability; the liability would fall on the pet owner. Commissioners would not personally be open to liability because they fall under the umbrella of the city and would not be liable unless they had willful, malicious intent. From department view: Iowa's other large cities have pets in parks and they get calls with concerns. If we change the ordinance the department will get the calls from people that didn't want the ordinance changed - they will expect workers to go clean up dog waste right away and tickets to be issued. Other Park and Recreation professionals would say they wished their city had it our way. Park staff is concerned about opening up parks to pets because some parks are bad now even though pets are not supposed to be there. If the ordinance is changed, and pets are allowed in parks, department staff will not clean up pet waste calls that come in; there is not the staff available for that duty. • Compromise: If she was going to offer a compromise that hasn't been shared she would suggest allowing pets on only trails first to see how it goes. We have had people say they will police dog waste and help clean up other dog's waste. This is typically shortlived. • Limit to certain areas of parks: does not think allowing pets in only certain areas will work because people tend not to read July 24, 2012 work session page two signs and it is more confusing. • Only certain parks: It has been said that a lot of people visit certain parks so let's not allow pets in those parks. The problem there is that those are the parks pet owners really want to go with their pets and families. • Leash: If you recommend allowing pets, Ware would suggest a maximum 6' leash, no retractables. • Getting hurt: Ware doesn't want to see anyone get hurt. People visit parks every day. There is inherent risk in participating in parks and recreation. Ms. Ware said she observed people with pets on the Riverwalk - dogs running free; people holding leash in hand while dog ran ahead; a pile of dog waste in the middle of the Riverwalk, etc. as well as responsible pet owners. Ms. Ware thinks you have to be all in or all out with limited exceptions. The more exceptions you put on the rules, the harder it is for the public to follow and understand and the harder to explain. Whatever is decided, education of the public and consistent signage at all areas is important. COMMISSIONER Commissioner Blocker said it looks like Dubuque is the odd man out in relation COMMENTS: to other cities because their ordinances allow pets in parks and ours does not. He feels pets should be allowed in every park except Arboretum/ Marshall Park with a maximum 6' leash. Commissioner Schlueter asked if there was anybody that wanted the ordinance to stay as it is currently written, and Hoffmann and Klinge both said yes. In regard to the suggestion about starting with trails only, he feels people already have trails now because they are not really addressed in the current ordinance - they are like a nondefined area. Commissioner Harris thinks pets should be allowed in all parks except Eagle Point, Arboretum /Marshall, Comiskey, Jackson, Murphy and Washington. He is open to changing that but feels strongest about no pets in Eagle Point and Marshall/Arboretum. Maybe we could add Eagle Point in the future after some kind of trial period after we see how it goes. Commissioner Lyness agrees with allowing pets in all parks except Arboretum/ Marshall Park but we should provide baggies and charge 25 cents per bag. There will be a cost but we are going to pay for new signs regardless of what we do. Pets should be on leashes with a maximum 6' length and we would need to educate the public on fines. Commissioner Blocker said Eagle Point is the most popular park so that is where most people will want to go. He thinks pets should be allowed in all parks except the Arboretum/Marshall. Commissioner Nadeau said originally she had thought to exclude pets from Eagle Point but now sees the value of consistency and thinks they should be allowed in all except Arboretum /Marshall Park. She is wondering if we should set some kind of age restriction for the person holding the pet's leash — she wouldn't want to see a 7 year -old holding a lease, for example. July 24, 2012 work session page three Commissioner Schlueter said why don't we take a consensus on the parks that have been mentioned the most — Comiskey, Jackson, Eagle Point, Washington, Arboretum /Marshall, Murphy, Riverwalk and Flora. The consensus seemed to be to allow pets in all parks except the Arboretum/ Marshall Park and Eagle Point. FURTHER Commissioner Hoffmann said he was originally for some kind of compromise DISCUSSION: but after the last meeting he changed his mind. He is hearing more and more against allowing pets in parks. He was at a meeting the other day with 50 people and all 50 were against changing the ordinance to allow pets in parks. Commissioner Harris said he has experienced the opposite — he was at a meeting where over half the people were for changing the ordinance. Mr. Hoffmann said he is not hearing any answers to the questions about who cleans up after irresponsible pet owners. Who will enforce the new ordinance and write tickets - the park patrol does not start until later in the day? Who is liable if the pet owner has no insurance and their pet bites or attacks someone in the parks? How do you collect fines if they have no money? Mr. Harris said the city has general liability now if somebody goes into the park and gets injured on a piece of play equipment. Are there lawsuits out there now because of dog bites or dog - attacks in parks? How will be it any different than walking up and down a city street where dogs are? Mr. Blocker said if other cities don't like the ordinance, why haven't they rescinded it? Ms. Lyness said Mr. Harris was right on the liability, there are hazards everywhere. Ms. Nadeau said there are a lot of people that want the change. It would be wonderful if we could respond with a trial of two years and say "let's try it and see how it goes," then revisit. Mr. Schlueter feels pets should be allowed in all parks, trails, etc. except Eagle Point Park and the Arboretum /Marshall Park with a maximum 6' leash, no retractable. Ms. Nadeau said we should give some kind of criteria of why pets are allowed in some parks and not in others. Mr. Harris said Eagle Point has some really large events including wedding receptions that are planned 23 months in advance. Mr. Schlueter said the Arboretum is taken care of totally by volunteers and they put in a lot of hard work taking care of all the flowers and plants. COMMISSIONER Mr. Schlueter proposes to change the current ordinance 10 -5B -4 as follows: SCHLUETER A: Unleashed Animals Prohibited: No person shall be permitted to bring into any park, PROPOSAL: any dog, cat or other domestic animal, nor shall any person permit such dog, cat or other domestic animals to run at large in any park. Any unattended animal shall be impounded and its owner may redeem the same upon paying the reasonable costs of such impoundment. Change to: Unleashed animals are allowed in designated pet parks. B: Leashed Dogs and Cats Allowed in Certain Parks and Areas: Notwithstanding the foregoing, leashed dogs and cats shall be permitted in the following: Granger Creek Nature Trail, John G. Bergfeld Recreation Area, Medical Associates Greenbelt Park, and Miller Riverview Park. Change to: Leashed pets shall be allowed in all parks and on all trails and walkways except Eagle Point Park and the Arboretum/ DISCUSSION SPECIAL GATED AREAS AND /OR AREAS WITHIN A PARK: END WORK SESSION: July 24, 2012 work session page four Marshall Park, on a maximum 6' leash (no retractables). Owners are responsible for their pets while in the parks, including behavior and unlawful deposits. C: Unleashed Pets Allowed in Pet Park: Unleashed pets shall be permitted in the pet park. Could be dropped since unleashed pets in pet park would be covered in new A. Nadeau thinks there is a value to a test period — it lets people know we are listening. Hoffmann asked about enforcement and financial aspect to changing ordinance. Lyness said there needs to be a time period to see how it goes. Schlueter said there is currently no enforcement and there are pets in all these parks now even though they are not supposed to be there. It will come down to the City Council making the decision. He does not want to see citizens going up to other citizens to try and enforce. Klinge said we need to recommend something as a commission and the City Council will have to make the decision. Blocker is open to a trial period. Manager Ware said we need to think about areas like McAleece — a gated facility; Flora Pool is a gated facility within a park. We have to call these types of areas out and specify. Ms. Nadeau asked if we could go back to her original proposal and include the part which said pets should not be allowed in playground areas; areas where food is consumed such as picnic tables unless the pet belongs to those picnicking; areas where sporting activities take place, such as athletic fields, skate areas; pools, disc golf courses and the like. Ms. Ware said we will work on what the commission has said tonight and create a draft, and she will take to other city departments and ask about their concerns because this issue crosses over into other departments like Police and Health and bring to the next commission meeting. Work session concluded at 6:15 p.m. Attest /4A-4-II-- Chairperson PRESENT: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, August 14, 2012 4:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, Historic Federal Building Bob Blocker, Chuck Harris, Paul Hoffmann, Ken Klinge, Karen Lyness, Evelyn Nadeau and Dave Schlueter. (NOTE: Paul Hoffmann left meeting at 4:34 pm to attend another meeting.) OTHERS: Staff present: Marie Ware, Pat Prevenas and Jolene Rettenberger. Four (4) people present in the chambers. It was moved by Klinge, seconded by Lyness, to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2012, meeting. The motion passed unanimously. MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE: BEST WISHES TO PAT PREVENAS: MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE: DOGS IN PARK DRAFT ORDINANCE REVIEW: Prior to the start of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting, all commissioners extended their Best Wishes to Pat Prevenas on his upcoming retirement after 31 years employed with the City of Dubuque, Leisure Services Department. A round of applause followed. It was moved by Hoffmann, seconded by Schlueter, to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2012, work session. The motion passed unanimously. Please note that during the discussion, no public input was addressed. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware shared with the commissioners a preliminary draft of Ordinance #10 -5B -4 on Dogs and Cats in Park, Trails and Open Spaces. Since commissioners last received their draft, changes have been recommended by Crenna Brumwell, Legal Services. (Updates appear in yellow on the copies that were distributed to commissioners at the meeting.) The current ordinance covers domestic animals (pigs, cows, horses, etc.). The Commission would need to decide if these should be included or excluded. Commissioners are to consider what park(s) you are or are not able to bring your dog /cat into. Not all of the parks are currently listed in the ordinance. It was recommended by the commissioners to add a sentence covering new parks /trails not listed in ordinance but accepted. We will need to define trails. Manager Ware will be checking with other City departments such as Health and Police and will share those updates at our September commission meeting. Commissioner Harris asked about creating language for new designated recreational areas as well. Commissioner Lyness agreed adding language to the ordinance about adding additions for new parks and asked if we do get new recreation fields built, signage can be posted at the site. Commissioner Blocker shared that many people are asking him why can't we take our dogs to Eagle ' Point Park. Commissioner Nadeau responded to Blocker's question saying many events are held at Eagle Point Park. Manager continued REVISE SWIMMINMG POOL RENTAL POLICY; VOTE: August 14, 2012 meeting page two Ware stated that the Commission's reasons will need to be shared with the City Council. Commissioner Klinge asked about including domestic animals? Is there another ordinance for domestic animals? Commission Schlueter referred to rule #1 under 10 -5B -4: Only dogs and cats will be allowed in city parks and open spaces and /or on city trails. Commissioner Lyness also agreed. At the conclusion of this discussion, Manager Ware shared that it is our goal to incorporate the current draft, changes made with our discussion, feedback from other City staff/departments and type up a final format to share with all commissioners at the September commission meeting. We can then post the proposal for the public to see so that the public is aware of what the Ordinance is that is being reviewed and potentially recommended to the Council. Recreation Division Manager Pat Prevenas " distributed a copy of the Swimming Pool Rental Policy Revision to all commissioners. Flora and Sutton swimming pools have been available for private rentals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 7 -9 pm since the mid 1990's. After the addition of the water playground pools in 2002, a rental policy was developed for use of these water playground pools on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 1 pm. Currently these rentals require a reservation fee to be paid at the time of the reservation, with the remaining balance to be paid prior to June 1st of the pool season. Also, the evening pool rentals require a security deposit of $50.00 that is refunded following the rental. These policies were developed based upon what the department procedures were at the time with the park pavilion reservations done via paper and not using computer software until about 6 -7 years ago. (Currently we offer online reservations for pavilions.) Our Aquatic Supervisor, Janna Beau, is responsible for collecting the remaining rental fees prior to June 1st and also returning the security deposits following the rentals. Unfortunately, there have been occasions this has not been done on time creating last minute issues collecting funds and /or not refunding deposits on a timely basis, primarily because of Janna's workload during the pool season. With the recent revisions to our Park Pavilion Policies during the past several years that currently require the entire rental fee be paid at the time of the reservation and the elimination of the security deposit for wedding receptions, it would be logical and consistent to follow the same policies for pool rentals. Pool rental fees are based on a sliding scale depending on the number of people that the renter tells us. Very rarely do we have rentals over 300 people where adequate lifeguard ratios become an issue. The rules could be revised indicating that .a rental is for 300 people maximum, with larger groups requiring additional fees for increased number of lifeguards as determined by the Leisure Services Department for a set fee of $25 per guard. It was moved y Schlueter, seconded 1 Nadeau, to approve the changes in the Swimming Pool Rental Policy to correlate with our park pavilion policies to be in effect for the 2013 pool season, requiring full payment at the time of reservation and not requiring a security deposit. The motion passed unanimously. REVISE FEE POLICY FOR GOLF OUTINGS; VOTE: August 14, 2012 meeting page three Pat distributed a copy of the Bunker Hill Golf Course Outings proposal to all commissioners. Our current policy (adopted in March of 2005) reads: Golf outings may be scheduled on weekdays before noon throughout the season, and weekends after 1 pm, and any time in September and October. Eighteen - hole rates for shotgun start are as follows: - 144 player minimum — league fee ($12.75) 120 player minimum — weekday 9 -hole fee ($12.75) - 100 player minimum — weekend 9 -hole fee ($14.25) Less than 100 players — senior fee ($15.00) Requests for golf outings have become more numerous since 2005 and there is less competition between golf courses to attract outings so reduced rates are unnecessary. At the Bunker Hill Golf Course, we average approximately 25 -30 golf outings (special events) per year. The Bunker Hill Golf Course has the ability to start golf outings earlier than 1 pm on weekends because of fewer permanent tee times in the mornings which provides us greater scheduling flexibility. To assist the Pro Shop staff with a less complicated pay rate schedule, we suggest the following be considered for the 2013 season: 120 player minimum senior fee ($15.00) 80 player minimum — weekday 18 -hole fee ($19.00) Outings with less than 80 players that do not require a shotgun start will be negotiated individually via the Golf Pro with the Leisure Services Department staff approval. Commissioner Lyness asked if we increase the rates, will we lose business? Recreation Manager Prevenas stated no. Commissioner Nadeau asked about the number of people and setting a fee. Pat said that we can negotiate with a group on pricing, whether it's 9 or 18 holes, cart rental(s), meal or catered meal event. Commissioner Nadeau is concerned with a negotiating rate; we need to have written guidelines. Manager Ware wants to bring us up to the range of where the majority is at — we do not want to "undercut." Commissioner Lyness shared that when people are looking to schedule a golf outing, they look at available dates and if the establishment can handle the group size. It was moved by Schlueter, seconded 12y Lyness, to accept the pay rate schedule for the 2013 outings as listed above. The motion passed with Blocker, Harris', Klinge, Lyness and Schlueter voting ves; Nadeau abstaining due to the language /wording of negotiating. RECREATION DIVISION REPORT: Manager Prevenas shared the following: Bunker Hill Golf Course had the highest July snack bar revenue ever. Our 2012 pool season was very good, too. In fact, Flora Pool had the third highest July attendance in 20 years and Sutton Pool's attendance was up 5 %. PARK DIVISION REPORT: MANAGER REPORT: August 14, 2012 meeting page four Last month, Leisure Services Manager Ware spoke briefly about Hilltop Park and how there is no street frontage. The house that was located at 735 Caledonia Place (near Hilltop Park) had a house fire. The Executor of the Estate has offered to donate the property at 735 Caledonia Place to the City "as is" as long as we agree to install an American flag on the site in memory of her father, who was a veteran. Funds are available for the deconstruction of this property and we are going through the process to update the abstract and accept the deed. With this donation, we will be able to create a handicap access and install a walkway to the playground area and offer an open field play area. This project will appear on an upcoming City Council agenda. • Pet Park fees. An information sheet was shared with all commissioners regarding the Pet Park Fees from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Total Treasurer's receipts show $2,979.14. • Skate Park enthusiasts. "' A ` public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 28th from 6:30 to 8 :00 p.m. at the Carnegie -Stout Public Library Auditorium. We will be working on a long range plan for expanded skate parks in Dubuque. Group table discussions will take place. • Status on job vacancies. We have four (4) full-time positions available at the Leisure Services Department. This coming weekend, you will see the job posting for Recreation Division Manager as Patrick Prevenas is retiring on August 31st, 2012. Telephone interviews for the Park Division Manager position will be taking place within the next two (2) weeks. In early September, we'll be conducting interviews for the Natural Resources position. We'll also be conducting interviews for the Bunker Hill Golf Course Superintendent's position in which Michael Denman retired on July 5th, 2012. • Budget talks. In September, we'll be starting the budget process for next fiscal year. • Project Status Report for July 2012. Copies were distributed on the Project Status Reports. Please read over and review the number of projects that are listed. • On 5th Street. along Flexsteel Corporate Headquarters, we are working on a landscape design incorporating an area for benches and bikes. • Electronic trikes in Dubuque. A few weeks ago, there was an article that appeared in the Telegraph Herald regarding a new Dubuque business in which you can rent and /or purchase electronic trikes. This new business is advertising trike tours in Dubuque along the Riverwalk and trails. According to the ordinance, we currently do not allow motorized vehicles on our trails. However, there is a waiver that the Leisure Services Department can allow trikes on trail areas. This is a very complicated issue and we are currently continued OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURN; VOTE: August 14, 2012 meeting page five working on the issues, concerns and questions. In the near future, the Park and Recreation Commission will be working on this subject. At the present time, tours are allowed on the City sidewalks, but not on the streets. • Commissioner Nadeau asked about the status of the new Pet Park. At the present time, no work has been done. (Refer to the Project Status Report for July 2012 for more information.) • Manager Prevenas shared that we had 123 dogs participate in the 2012 Doggie Dip at Sutton Pool on Monday, August 13th. The 2012 Doggie Dip at Flora Pool is scheduled for Monday, August 20th. • Please note that the date for the next Park and Recreation Commission is on Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. at the Bunker Hill Golf Course Snack Bar. It was suggested per Commissioner Schlueter to rotate the location of our commission meetings. It was moved by Lyness, seconded by Schlueter, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:33 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE: BUDGET RECOMMENDATI ON — FY 2014- 2018 C.I.P.: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Bob Blocker, Chuck Harris, Paul Hoffmann, Ken Klinge, Karen Lyness, Evelyn Nadeau and David Schlueter Marie Ware and Jolene Rettenberger Jim Kress and Terry Leibold It was moved by Klinge, seconded by Harris, to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2012, meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Manager Ware shared with commissioners that Gil Spence and Pat Prevenas assisted on a temporary basis to help complete the Park Division and Recreation Division operating budgets during this transition period of both positions being vacant. Capital Improvement Budget lists were sent to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware reminded commissioners that C.I.P. projects are for $10,000 or above. She reviewed the Fiscal Year 2014 through 2018 C.I.P. budget request with the commissioners. Item #74 (Parks Fleet Automatic Vehicle Locator -AVL) was placed in the FY 2018 budget request at a cost of $23,000 for twelve vehicles. It is a goal of the City Council to have all City vehicles installed with AVL, which is a device that determines the geographic location of a vehicle and transmits the information to a requester (similar to GPS). There are 25 Park Division vehicles that would have AVL installed if it is approved. This system has proven beneficial to Public Works and Transit vehicles that currently have AVL. Under the Recreation Division CIP priority, requests for the golf course, we continue to work on the irrigation system, improve the cart paths, and are requesting a new chemical storage building. Under swimming pools, items listed are for the maintenance /repairs /upkeep of the pools and waterslides, an addition of a family rest room to be built at Sutton Pool. Commissioner Hoffmann asked about the condition of the pool tanks and the need for adding money to the budget for the swimming pools. Ware reported our maintenance practice has served the pools well. She will consider this during next year's budget. Commissioner Nadeau is happy to see that Jackson and Usha Parks have been put into the budget and the community interest in skate parks was addressed. Commissioner Blocker questioned item #18 (Miller Riverview Park -pave secondary roads /campsites for $25,000 each year). This cost will cover the paving of campsites and maintenance after flooding. Blocker also raised some continued BUDGET RECOMMENDATI ON — FY 2014 OPERATING BUDGET REQUEST: BUDGET RECOMMEN- DATION — FEE CHANGES IN FY 2014 BUDGET REQUEST; VOTE: DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS IN PARKS — DISCUSS DRAFT: November 13, 2012 meeting page two concerns on the age and condition of the rest room facility at the campground, as well as the cost of electrical outlet boxes. Manager Ware shared that there is money available in FY 2013 for the rest rooms and money is requested in FY 2018 for the electrical outlet boxes. Manager Ware shared information pertaining to the FY 2014 park and recreation operating budgets. Fiscal Year 2014 request Equipment Priority List totals $221,120. Areas included in the Parks operating budget are: administration, forestry, park patrol, park areas, Port of Dubuque maintenance, Four Mounds maintenance, park equipment, downtown maintenance, greenhouse, Technology Park, Industrial Center West Maintenance, Lyons Peony Trust and storm area maintenance (which pays for the expenses of the Bee Branch). Manager Ware reviewed the Recreation Division Expense and Revenue Summaries for golf maintenance, golf operations, swimming, adult athletics, McAleece concessions, children's activities, therapeutic recreation, recreation classes and neighborhood recreation programs (CD Target). Fee changes required are: Golf Operations. Soft drink beverage product prices will increase $ .25. Golf Maintenance. Fee increases $ .25 for weekday and weekend 18 holes; no increases for weekday and weekend 9 hole and league play; $10 increase for Individual and Individual Weekday season golf passes; $10 increase for Family and Couples season golf passes and $5 increase for Junior season golf passes. Adult Athletics. Softball team entry fees will increase $10 for summer leagues and $5 for fall leagues. Basketball team entry fees will increase $10 and tournament entry fee will increase $1. Swimming, McAleece Concessions, Children's Activities, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Classes and CD Target - no fee increases. It was moved t y Harris, seconded y Nadeau, to approve the FY 2014 -2018 Capital Budget, FY 2014 Operating Budget and Fee Changes in FY 2014 Budget Requests. The motion passed unanimously. Manager Ware has had discussion with the City Attorney's office regarding the Dogs in Parks Ordinance. In reviewing the Administration, Use Regulations, Restrictions, Specific Parks and Trails, several recommendations have been made in the draft and are shown in red print. Another meeting will need to be scheduled to re- review the ordinance proposed by the Commission. continued November 13, 2012 meeting page three Under Definitions (10- 5B -1), make note of the recommendations stating City Manager or City Manager designee, as well as Leisure Services Manager or Leisure Services Manager designee. Also, note the recommendation listed under Parks or Parkways "MULTI -USE TRAIL" definition has been added. A city special event permit requirement has been added to 10 -5B -3. Section 10- 5B -4 had many changes proposed. Section 10 -5C -1 added: "Park descriptions for parks and trail descriptions for trails will be reviewed on a periodic basis and added, deleted and amended as necessary. Enforcement of use regulations will not be contingent on parks and trails being specifically listed in this provision to allow for use of any new facilities added between ordinance changes." Commissioner Schlueter would like "no unleashed pets in Pet Park ", as well as "trial period discussed" to be placed in the Ordinance. Manager Ware will make the change for unleashed in Pet Park as it had gotten dropped in edits. An ordinance can be changed so its trial period is until a change is proposed. Commissioner Lyness asked about exercising of the dock dogs at the Five Flags Center this coming weekend. Manager Ware informed the commissioners that all participants received information on where they can and cannot walk their dog(s) at. Commissioner Nadeau asked about the definition of an open space. Manager Ware will work on the definition of open spaces in the Ordinance. Commissioner Blocker stated that we have spent many hours involved with this subject. It's time that we send it to the City Council and have them express their viewpoints on this subject. Commissioner Hoffmann is concerned about dogs getting on the tennis courts. It is recommended to have signs posted or rules listed about no dogs on the tennis courts. There was no agreement from the commission on this at this time. At the December 2012 Park and Recreation commission meeting Manager Ware will have the next version of Ordinance ready. No public input will be allowed during the commission meeting as agreed to by commission members. In closing, Manager Ware is asking commissioners how they want to get this Ordinance out to the general public if changed. Several commissioners voiced their suggestions by doing news releases, newspaper articles, online information, put on City of Dubuque website, Channel 8 and post at parks. continued MANAGER REPORT — PERSONNEL OPENINGS UPDATE: MANAGER REPORT — PROJECTS UPDATE: OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURN; VOTE: November 13, 2012 meeting page four Manager Ware updated the commissioners on the following personnel openings /hirings: • Park Division Manager position has been accepted, pending background check. • Recreation Division Manager position is vacant at the present time. Questionnaires have been sent out and the process of scheduling interviews will be taking place soon. • Natural Resources and Sustainable Practices Specialist position has been awarded to Jeffery Ahlers. With Jeff moving into his new position, his Assistant Horticulturalist position is now vacated and will be filled upon the hiring of our new Park Division Manager. • Golf Course Superintendent position has been awarded to Jerry Lange. With Jerry moving into his new position, we have an opening for a Maintenance Worker at the Bunker Hill Golf Course. • This past weekend we have advertised for the position of Director of the Multicultural Family Center. • In addition to the above, there will be two additional jobs becoming available. Manager Ware updated the commissioners on the following projects: • With the removal of the home on South Grandview Avenue, the entrance to Murphy Park will become a beautiful entry way. • We have had a busy Fall season. Our plantings /flowers this past fall have been gorgeous. Currently flower baskets are being taken down and we continue to winterize. • Staff has been busy working on budget. • All commissioners were given a copy of the MFC 2011 -2012 Annual Report. • Commissioner Blocker asked about the status of the Port of Dubuque Marina and if it will offer any free marina parking. Manager Ware stated that it is under the jurisdiction of the Leisure Services Department and all slips would have a charge. It is the intention to open the marina in the Spring of 2013, as long as the Grant is closed out. At the present time, no rates and /or policies have been set. • Commissioner Blocker asked about the Ice Harbor South Expansion and who is responsible for that area. Commissioner Harris has viewed the Port development and stated that they are currently brainstorming ideas on what the community is interested in doing with the 7.2 acres of land. • Commissioner Harris asked about Comiskey improvements. Manager Ware had a meeting with Nikola Pavelic, Community Engagement Coordinator to begin to set a process. Money is available from FY 2012 and FY 2013. • The North End Lighting Project is complete and we are awaiting a final walk -thru. Within the next month, the project should be accepted. It was moved by Hoffmann, seconded by Harris, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:42 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chairperson PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE: FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET HEARING — FEBRUARY 26, 2013: FEEDBACK TO STAFF ON NORTH END TRAIL LIGHTING HOURS: FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET IMPROVEMENT PACKAGES: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, December 18, 2012 4:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Bunker Hill Golf Course Bob Blocker, Chuck Harris, Paul Hoffmann, Ken Klinge, Karen Lyness, Evelyn Nadeau and David Schlueter Marie Ware and Jolene Rettenberger It was moved by Ken Klinge, seconded by Evelyn Nadeau, to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2012, meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Manager Ware shared with commissioners that our Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26th with meal being served at 6:00 p.m., followed by budget presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners were asked to RSVP by calling Eileen Trimble. To date, Karen Lyness and Evelyn Nadeau will be attending the dinner and budget presentation. Manager Ware shared discussion about the North End lighting on the trail between 22nd and 32nd Street. The light pole placements look good. We are looking at feedback from the public as to the hours the trail lights /Pinard Park lights will be on. With the addition of the trail lighting, the Safety Community Task Force is pleased, as well as the neighbors who live along the trail. The question Ware proposed to commissioners was do we have the trail lights on until 10:00 p.m. or do we have them on from dusk to dawn? Currently the lights are on from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. The department received a citizen request (per email) asking that the lights also be on from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m. for those that are interested in a morning walk /jog /bike ride. To date, we have not received any complaint calls about the lights being on at night. Commissioner Blocker and Commissioner Klinge walked the trail and are very pleased with the placement of the trail lights and the trail itself. Commissioner Harris asked about the lights along the Bee Branch. Manager Ware said that the lights along the Bee Branch are on all the time, however they are not in a residential neighborhood. All commissioners were in agreement and felt that the lights along the North End Trail should be on all the time. After the snow cleanup, the timer on the lights along the trail will be set from dusk to dawn. Manager Ware also shared that additional trees will be planted along the trail in the future. Manager Ware highlighted some of the decision packages in the Fiscal Year 2014 Park and Fiscal Year 2014 Recreation Improvement Packages with the commissioners. Commissioner Nadeau questioned Decision package 5 of 5 listed under the Fiscal Year 2014 Recreation Improvement Packages regarding providing funds for payment of interns. She asked with the hiring of interns, if we are looking at hiring any Spanish speaking (or other language) interns? Ware shared it would be considered at the time of recruitment. CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND RECREATION ORDINANCE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATI ON (includes dogs in parks); VOTE: DEPARTMENT REPORT: December 18, 2012 meeting page two Manager Ware discussed the background and summary of information regarding dogs in parks discussion, as well as the two copies of the Chapter 5, Parks and Recreation Article A showing track changes, as well as a final copy with all changes made. Additional terminology has been added throughout Article A, as well as some deletions /revisions, especially with 10 -5B -4: Dogs, Cats and Other Domestic Animals in Parks and on Multi- Purpose Use Trails. In reviewing 10 -5B -3: Horsedrawn Vehicles, Riding of Animals Restricted, permission is granted by the Leisure Services Manager and thereafter authorized through the issuance of a City Special Event Permit under Title 10, Chapter 4. Under 10 -5B -5: Requirement for Dogs and Cats While in City Parks and Open Spaces and /or on City Trails, under D[6a], need to add cats to the paragraph. Under 10 -5C -1: Specific Park Areas, Open Spaces and Trails, we will be adding the following areas: Jaycee Trail (Peosta Channel), as well as the Port of Dubuque Riverwalk. As new parks and trails are added to the City of Dubuque park system, we will need to add them to the listing. All of this information (correspondence, petitions, et cetera) will be forwarded on to the City Council with agenda item so the Council has full access to all input. Commissioner Schlueter asked about the idea that was presented in an article regarding private pickup of dog waste. That will be shared as well. It was moved 12y Klinge, seconded 12y Harris, to approve the Chapter 5 Parks and Recreation Ordinance Review and Recommendation (includes dogs in parks), with some revisions as noted above. The motion passed 6 — 1, with Blocker, Harris, Klinge, Lyness, Nadeau and Schlueter voting yes; Hoffmann voting no. Manager Ware updated the commissioners on the following personnel openings /hirings: • Park Division Manager Steve Fehsal will begin his position on December 27th. • We are currently interviewing four candidates for the position of Director of the Multicultural Family Center. • After the hiring of the Multicultural Family Center Director, we will begin the interview process for the position of Recreation Division Manager. • Our next position to fill is the Assistant Director of the Multicultural Family Center. • Soon we will begin the interview process for our Part -time Secretary at the Leisure Services Department. • Gil Spence will be working for an interim period of time at the Multicultural Family Center. continued December 18, 2012 meeting page three Manager Ware updated commissioners on the following items: • The Parks Division has been busy working on picnic tables and are awaiting the winter storm; as well as in the process of purchasing equipment (street sweeper, truck and mowers). • The Recreation Division is currently working on the 2013 Winter /Spring brochure. Brochures will be available on December 27th with registration beginning on January 2nd. • The City Expo will be held in the month of September, not in April. • The Leisure Services Department will be researching the restructuring /definition of the Family Season Swim Pass. • Dr. Hoffmann asked about the request from Jane McCall of the Dubuque Humane Society regarding interest in building a Pet Park along the far level -end of their new property on Chavenelle Road. • Manager Ware met with the City Manager last week regarding the Operating Budget proposal. It was moved by Schlueter, seconded by Klinge, that the meeting be adjourned at 5:26 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. ()N& Chairperson Chapter 5 PARKS AND RECREATION ARTICLE A. ADMINISTRATION 10 -5A -1: PARK RANGERS: Employees assigned duties from time to time as park rangers in the leisure services department are designated as law enforcement officers subject to the certification of the successful completion of training at an approved law training facility. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10 -5A -2: PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION: A. Commission Created: There is hereby created a park and recreation advisory commission to have such powers and responsibilities as hereinafter provided. B. Purpose: The purpose of the commission is to: 1. Contribute to the general beautification of the city and assist in providing facilities for active and passive recreation through landscaping and maintaining park land and facilities; and 2. Provide year round opportunities for organized recreation activities for residents of all ages and social groups. C. Powers: The responsibilities of the commission are to advise the city council on: 1. Use Of Grounds And Facilities: The establishment of rules and regulations governing the use of all grounds and facilities that have been or may be set aside as public parks, playgrounds and other such park and recreation facilities. Such rules and regulations shall include, but are not limited to: a. Opening and closing hours for the use of all park and recreation facilities by the general public. b. Establishment of fees, including the issuance of permits for public use of all park and recreation facilities. 2. Recreational Programs: The establishment of rules and regulations for all recreational programs provided by the city, including the establishment of fees for participation by the public in such activities. D. Cooperation With Other Agencies: In the conduct and operation of recreation grounds and recreation programs, the commission shall cooperate with the Dubuque Community School District, Holy Family school system and all other groups interested in the promotion and implementation of recreational activities which are in the best interest of the city. E. Solicitation And Acceptance Of Donations: The commission may solicit donations and gifts of money, personal and real property and personal services. All such donations and gifts shall become the property of the city for the general support of park and recreation programs of the city unless such items have been designated by the donors for specific purposes. F. Membership, Appointment: 1. Membership; Quorum: The commission shall comprise seven (7) persons who shall be appointed by the city council for terms of three (3) years. Four (4) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. 2. Terms: The expiration date for all terms of office shall be June 30 of the appropriate year. G. Attendance: 1. Attendance Entered Upon Minutes: The attendance of all commission members shall be entered upon the minutes of all meetings by the secretary. 2. Failure To Attend; Declaration Of Vacancy: If a member does not attend at least two - thirds (2 /3) of all regularly scheduled meetings within a twelve (12) month period, it shall be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed. H. Compensation: Members of the commission shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement of necessary expenses. I. Organization: 1. Officers: The officers of the commission shall be a chairperson, a vice chairperson and a secretary. All officers shall be members of the commission. 2. Election; Term: At the first meeting in July of each year, the commission shall elect officers to serve one year terms of office. All officers shall be eligible to serve successive terms of office. J. Meetings: 1. Regular Meetings: The commission shall meet not less than bimonthly, after four thirty o'clock (4:30) P.M. on a regularly scheduled day. 2. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of three (3) members. 3. Minutes Filed With City Clerk: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission shall be filed with the city clerk within ten (10) working days after each such meeting. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) ARTICLE B. USE REGULATIONS 10 -5B -1: DEFINITIONS: As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: COMMISSION OR THE COMMISSION: The park and recreation advisory commission of the city. PARKS OR PARKWAYS: Parks, parkways, buildings, park roads or driveways, and all public service facilities or grounds, buildings and structures in and adjacent to the city, which are under the responsibility of the commission. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10 -5B -2: INTOXICATING BEVERAGES: A. Possession, Consumption, Or Use Of Alcoholic Liquor, Wine, Beer, Or Other Intoxicating Beverages Prohibited: 1. The possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, and beer as defined by chapter 123 of the code of Iowa or any other intoxicating beverages is prohibited on park roadways and recreational trails, in park and recreation facility parking lots, and in vehicles located within a park. 2. The possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, and beer as defined by chapter 123 of the code of Iowa or any other intoxicating beverages is prohibited in any public park or park and recreation facility unless specifically exempted in subsection B of this section. B. Exemptions: 1. Locations Exempt: Subsection A2 of this section shall not apply to the possession, consumption, or use of alcoholic liquors, wine, beer, or other intoxicating beverages at: a. Alliant Energy Amphitheater events for which a special events permit has been issued; b. American Trust River's Edge Plaza events for which a special events permit has been issued; c. A.Y. McDonald Park; d. Bunker Hill Golf Course; e. Eagle Point Park; f. Flora Park; g. Four Mounds Park as approved by the Four Mounds Foundation; h. John G. Bergfeld Recreation Area; i. Marshall Park as approved by the Dubuque Arboretum Association, Inc.; j. McAleece Park and Recreation Complex; k. Miller Riverview Park; I. Mississippi Riverwalk events for which a special events permit has been issued; m. Murphy Park; n. Veterans Park; and o. Any other park with the prior written approval of the city manager 2. Closed Containers: Subsection A of this section shall not apply to the transporting of closed containers of intoxicating beverages on park roadways, in park and recreation facility parking lots, in vehicles located within the park, and the public parks and park and recreation facilities listed in subsection B1 of this section. 3. Keg Beer: Notwithstanding subsection B1 of this section, beer in containers commonly referred to as "keg beer" shall only be permitted by a licensed holder of a beer permit who has obtained a permit from the city manager authorizing the use of such container. (Ord. 58 -10, 11 -1 -2010) 10 -5B3: HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES, RIDING OF ANIMALS RESTRICTED: Horsedrawn vehicles, riding horses or any other domesticated animal used for such purposes shall be prohibited in any park unless permission is granted by the park and recreation advisory commission of the city. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10 -5B -4: DOGS, CATS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS: Unleashed Animals Prohibited: No person shall be permitted to bring into any park, any dog, cat or other domestic animal, nor shall any person permit such dog, cat or other domestic animals to run at large in any park. Any unattended animal shall be impounded and its owner may redeem the same upon paying the reasonable costs of such impoundment. B. Leashed Dogs And Cats Allowed In Certain Parks And Areas: Notwithstanding the foregoing, leashed dogs and cats shall be permitted in the following: Granger Creek Nature Trail John G. Bergfeld Recreation Area Medical Associates Greenbelt Park Miller- Riverview Park C. Unleashed Pets Allowed In Pet Park: Unleashed pets shall be permitted in the pet park. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10 -5B5: WALKING ON GRASS: No person shall go on foot or otherwise upon the grass or turf of any park or parkway where any prohibitory sign is posted. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10 -5B-6: THROWING STONES OR OTHER MISSILES: No person shall throw any stone or any other missile within any park or parkway. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10 -5B -7: INTERFERING WITH ANIMALS: No person shall kill, trap, tease, annoy, disturb, feed or interfere with any bird or other fowl, animals or fish in any park or parkway. No person shall rob, injure or destroy the nest of any bird or any other fowl. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10 -5B-8: UNLAWFUL DEPOSITS: No person shall throw, deposit, place or leave in any park or parkway any paper, rubbish, waste or refuse of any kind or nature, but shall deposit the same in the receptacles provided for such materials in the parks or parkways. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10 -5B -9: OBSTRUCTIONS: No person shall place or suffer to remain in any park or parkway any goods, wares, merchandise or other articles in the nature of any obstruction to the free use and enjoyment of such park or parkway without written permission from the park and recreation advisory commission of the city. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -10: POSTING BILLS, NOTICES OR SIGNS: No person shall post, paste, fasten, paint or affix any placard, bill, notice or sign upon any structure, tree, stone, fence, thing, or enclosure along or within any park or parkway. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -11: SALES RESTRICTED: No person shall sell or offer for sale any article or service whatsoever in any park or parkway. The provisions of this section shall not apply to sales of refreshments or any other articles from concession stands authorized by the commission. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -12: POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, WEAPONS AND FIREWORKS: A. Prohibition: The possession of firearms, air rifles, bows and arrows, pellet guns or slingshots, or fireworks of any description by any person within the limits of any park or parkway is hereby prohibited. B. Deer Hunting With Bow And Arrow: Nothing herein shall prohibit the hunting with bow and arrow of deer by persons licensed by and during the period of time authorized by the Iowa department of natural resources and issued a permit by the city. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -13: CLIMBING ON FENCES, ROOFS: No person shall climb, damage, tamper with, stand or sit on any fence, rail or any other structure not intended for such use in any park or parkway. The climbing of buildings and going onto roofs, either with ladders or from the inside of the buildings through the windows or any other way is forbidden. Climbing over ledges in ledge gardens by any person is prohibited. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -14: MOVING BENCHES AND TABLES: No person shall move benches, seats and tables from any building or to any building in any park or parkway without first securing permission of the city manager. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -15: USE OF SPOTLIGHTS, SEARCHLIGHTS: It shall be unlawful for any person, except regular park employees, to operate or manipulate in any park or upon any parkway any spotlight or searchlight. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -16: MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS: Buildings for group gatherings may be reserved during the open park season by contacting the park and recreation office. Such reservations can be made twenty three (23) months in advance. Buildings shall be cleaned up after use by the party reserving the same. Litter, cans, paper, waste and refuse shall be deposited in receptacles provided therefor. (Ord. 3 -08, 1 -22 -2008) 10- 5B -17: FIRES: No person shall start any fire in any park or upon any parkway, except that small fires may be made in the places in parks provided by the city for that purpose. Every person who starts or uses any such fire is hereby charged with the duty of completely extinguishing such fire before leaving it. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5- 2006) 10- 5B -18: LOOSENING STONES FROM BLUFFS PROHIBITED: No person shall loosen stones from bluffs or roll or throw the same down the face of the bluff. (Ord. 54- 06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -19: WASHING VEHICLES: No person shall wash any motor vehicle, motorcycle or scooter in any city park. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -20: COMPLIANCE WITH MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS, ORDINANCES: No person in a park or parkway shall fail to comply with all applicable provisions of the motor vehicle laws of the state in regard to equipment and operation of motor vehicles together with such regulations as are contained in this article and other ordinances of the city. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -21: REMOVAL OF UNATTENDED VEHICLES LEFT AFTER CLOSING HOURS: Any motor vehicle left unattended in any of the parks after closing thereof shall be deemed abandoned and the city manager or the park ranger shall cause the same to be towed from such park and the same shall not be redeemed by the owner or the person responsible therefor until the reasonable towing charges and storage fees are paid. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) 10- 5B -22: OPEN SEASON AND HOURS GENERALLY: A. No person shall enter or remain in any park or park and recreation facility other than during the season and hours designated in this section. B. For the purposes of this section, the regular park season shall mean from the first Saturday in May through the fourth Sunday of October. The pet park shall be open year round. C. Eagle Point park and Louis Murphy park shall be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P. M. Sunday through Thursday, and from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. Friday and Saturday during the regular park season. D. Marshall park and the public use area of Franklin Delano Roosevelt park shall be open to the general public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to sunset daily during the regular park season. E. Gerald "Red" McAleece park and recreation complex and Veterans Memorial park shall be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight daily. F. Bunker Hill golf course shall be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to eleven o'clock (11:00) P. M. daily, March through November. G. Flora park swimming pool and Nicholas J. Sutton swimming pool shall be open for use by the public from six o'clock (6:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. daily, June through August. H. The following parks and park and recreation facilities shall be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. daily: A.Y. McDonald park Allison- Henderson park Avon park Burden park Cancer Survivor park Caledonia park Cleveland park Comiskey park Eagle Valley park Elmwood Green park Falk park Flat Iron park Flora park Gay park Granger Creek nature trail Grant park Harvest View park Heritage trail Hillcrest park Hilltop park Ice Harbor park Jackson park Jefferson park John G. Bergfeld recreation area Madison park Marna Ridge children's forest Medical Associates Greenbelt Oakwood park Pet park Pinard park Pyatigorsk park Riley park Rocco Buda Jr. park Southern park Teddy Bear park Usha park Valentine park Valley High park Waller- Cooper park Washington park Welu park Westbrook park I. Miller- Riverview park shall be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. until ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. daily, and only registered campers shall be permitted in the area at all other hours. J. The city manager or authorized representative shall have the authority to close any or all parks, park and recreation facilities, park roadways and park parking lots before scheduled closing hours at times it is deemed necessary in the interest and safety of the public. K. The following parks shall be open for use by the public twenty four (24) hours per day: Alliant Energy Amphitheater American Trust River's Edge Plaza Mississippi Riverwalk (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) ARTICLE C. SPECIFIC PARKS 10 -5C -1: SPECIFIC PARK AREAS DESCRIBED: A.Y. McDonald park: The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "A.Y. McDonald park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in River Front Subdivision No. 3. Alliant Energy Amphitheater The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Alliant Energy Amphitheater" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: The area of the Port of Dubuque west of the Mississippi Riverwalk, south of the railroad tracks east of Bell Street, and adjacent to the former Dubuque Star Brewery. Allison- Henderson park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Allison- Henderson park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lots 1, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 of Pinehurst Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. American Trust River's Edge Plaza The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as the "American Trust River's Edge Plaza" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: That area, including the flat area, steps and ramp, outside the floodwall at the Port of Dubuque at the south end of the Mississippi Riverwalk. Avon park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Avon park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lots 6 through 10 of Mary Ann McDaniel's Subdivision of parts of Lots 823 and 824 of A. McDaniel's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Bunker Hill golf course The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Bunker Hill golf course" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Part of Lot 2 in Highland Farms Addition; Lot 16 in Pfohl's Subdivision; Mineral Lots 189, 200, 201, 202, 210, 270, 336 and 370, and parts of Mineral Lots 190, 265 and 340, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Burden park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Burden park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 3 northeast quarter, Section 13, Township 89 North, Range 2 East in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Caledonia park -10 Cleveland park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Caledonia park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 38 of Kelly's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Cleveland park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: South two - thirds of city Lot 695 and Lots 35, 36, 37 and east 20 feet of Lot 38 of Union Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. 1 Comiskey park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Comiskey park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lots 1 through 23, Lots 24 through 46 and the intervening alley in Boulevard Addition of the city of Dubuque, Iowa. 1 E.B. Lyons Prairie/ Woodland Preserve: A. The following described real estate is hereby placed under the control of the jurisdiction and management of the park and recreation advisory commission of the city: Lots 2 and 3 of the northeast one - quarter of the southeast one - quarter of section 1, township 88 north, range 2 east of fifth prime meridian; Lots 2 and 3 of the northwest one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter, Lots 2 and 3 of the northeast one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter, and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of the southwest one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter; of section 6, township 88 north, range 3 east of the fifth prime meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa, according to the respective recorded plats thereof. B. Such real estate shall be known, called and named as the "E.B. Lyons PrairieNVoodland Preserve" and accordingly such real estate is so permanently named. Eagle Point park and Ham House Museum The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Eagle Point park" and includes the land upon which the Ham house museum is situated and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 1 through Lot 7 in Berendes Subdivision; Lot 2 in Chris Braun's Place; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2A in Clark's Subdivision; Lot 2 of Lot 1, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1, and Lot 2 in Eagle Point View; Lot 2 of Lot 6, Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 6, and Lot 107 through Lot 124 in Fountain Hill Resubdivisions; Lot 529 through Lot 534 in Ham's Addition; Lot 503 through Lot 515 in Ham's Addition (Eagle Point); Lot 2 of Lot 221, Lot 1 of Lot 222, Lot 223 and Lot 224 in Julien Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 6 in Katherine Place; Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Potter Place; Lot 1 through Lot 10 in Potter's Shiras Avenue Place; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 3 and Lot 2 of Lot 3 in Shiras Subdivision; and parts of Mineral Lots 305A, 308, 309A, 310, 311 and 312, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Eagle Valley park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Eagle Valley park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot C of Block 3 of Eagle Valley Subdivision. Elmwood Green park J The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Elmwood Green park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 2 -2 -2 of Mineral Lot 349 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. I—! Falk park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Falk park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 23 in Falks Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. , Flat Iron park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Fiat Iron park" (Phoenix) and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: A triangularly shaped area bounded on the easterly side by Main Street, on the southerly side by Jones Street and on the westerly side by Shields Street. Flora park 7 Except for the appurtenant easements of right of way and a strip along Pennsylvania Street twenty feet (20') in width, the following real estate in the west end of the city: Sylvester Place: Lot 1 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 1 of 2 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 2 of 4 of Mineral Lot 260; Lot 2 of 2 of Mineral Lot 259; Lot 1 of 2 of Mineral Lot 259; Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 of 2 of J.P. Metel's Subdivision is hereby set apart as a public park to be known as "Flora park" under the jurisdiction and control of the park and recreation advisory commission. 1 Four Mounds I The following described parcels of real estate shall be used for public park purposes and shall be hereinafter collectively known, called and named "Four Mounds ": Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1, and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1, both of the Subdivision of: "Lot 1 of Lot 7 of the southwest one - quarter of Section 1, the southwest one - quarter of the northwest one - quarter of Section 1 and Government Lot 1 (or Mineral Lot 331) of Section 1, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian ". Lot 2 of the northwest one - quarter of the northwest one - quarter of Section 1, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa, and Lot 16 of "John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works" in Dubuque Township, and Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Section 2, both in Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian, according to the United States Government Survey and the recorded plats thereof, subject to easements of record. Franklin Delano Roosevelt park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 1 of the west half of the northeast one - quarter of Section 4, Township 88 North, Range 2 East of fifth principal meridian in Dubuque County, Iowa and Mineral Lots 272 and 273, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 271, Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 274, and Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 276 in Dubuque Township, Dubuque County, Iowa. Gay park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Gay park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Young Primrose Place and Lots 3 and 4 in Grommersch Place, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Gerald "Red" McAleece park and recreation complex The following described parcel of real estate commonly referred to as "area C ", "Hamm Island ", and "City Island" shall be hereinafter known, called and named as "Gerald Hillcrest park 'Red' McAleece park and recreation complex ": Granger Creek nature trail Grant park Those portions of Mineral Lots 294, 295, Lots 1 and 2 of 296, 297, 298, 299 and 300 and Government Lot 1, located in Sections 17, 18, 19 and 20, Township 89 North, Range 3 East in the city of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, and bounded by Lake Peosta Channel and the Mississippi River. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Granger Creek nature trail" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Area surrounding Dubuque Technology Park at corner of ]Highways 151/61 and Lake Eleanor Road. J The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Grant park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Harvest View park A triangularly shaped area bounded on the easterly side by Locust Street, on the westerly side by Bluff Street, and on the southerly side by Fifteenth Street. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Harvest View park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Heritage trail C Lot A of Harvest View Estates First Addition. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Heritage trail" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: A linear piece of property from 22nd to 32nd Streets along Elm Street, in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be J� known, called and named as "Hillcrest park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: I Lot 1 of Lot 4 of Mineral Lot 261 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Hilltop park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Hilltop park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: 1 IrWest one -half of Lot 1 of the south one -third of Lots 34 and 35; west 127 feet and 6 inches of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of the south one -third of Lots 34 and 35; west one -half of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of the south one -third of Lots 34 and 35; west one -half of the north one -half of Lot 36; west one -half of the south one - half of Lot 36; west one -half of Lot 2 of Lot 37; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 37; Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 37 all in Kelly's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Ice Harbor park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Ice Harbor park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory � commission: '—! The area of the Port of Dubuque between the Portside Building and the National Mississippi River Museum and J Aquarium. Jackson park 1 The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Jackson park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: An area bounded on the westerly side by Main Street, on the southerly side by Fifteenth Street, on the easterly side by Iowa Street and on the northerly side by the south property line of city Lot 746 of the original township, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Jefferson park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Jefferson park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lots 38, 39, 40 and east 21 feet of Lot 41 of Farley's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. John G. Bergfeld recreation area The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "John G. Bergfeld recreation area" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot C of the Dubuque Industrial Center West. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Louis Murphy park ", also formerly known as "Grandview park ", and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Louis Murphy park I That part of Lots 1, 2 and 4 of Mineral Lot 37 lying southerly of Highway 61; that part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of O'Connor's Subdivision lying southerly of Highway 61; westerly 42 feet of Lot 2 and the westerly 42 feet of Lot 2 of Lot 15 in Summer Hill Addition; Lots 14, 15, 16 and 17 in Rowan's Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the subdivision of Mineral Lot 36A; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 38; and that part of Lot 6 and all of Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 lying easterly of Highway 61, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Madison park i The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Madison park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lots 32, 33, and 34 of the Subdivision of Lots 676 and 677 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; Lot 5 of the Subdivision of Lot 674 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; Lot 1 of Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lots 676 and 677 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; Lot 3 of Lot 3 of the Subdivision of Lots 676 and 677 in L.H. Langworthy Addition; and two (2) unnumbered Lots lying between Lots 677 and 678 in L.H. Langworthy Addition, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Marna Ridge The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be 1 children's forest used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Marna Ridge Children's Forest" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot A of Lot B, Block 1 of Marna Ridge Estates 2, as comprised of Mildreds Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Marshall park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Marshall park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Northwest one - quarter of the southeast one - quarter of the southwest one - quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian according to the United States Government Survey thereof, and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 10, Township 89 North, Range 2 East of the fifth principal meridian according to the United States Government Survey thereof, also right -of -way over the westerly 20 feet of Lot 1 of the subdivision of Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of Mineral Lot 390, Lot 2 of 1 of Mineral Lot 386 and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 380 according to the recorded plats thereof, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Medical Associates greenbelt The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Medical Associates greenbelt" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: 1 Lot 11 of Medical Associates Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Miller- Riverview park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be known, called and named as "Miller- Riverview park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: That part of Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Island located northerly of the Dubuque greyhound racing facility and easterly of the wetlands area extending easterly an average of approximately four hundred (400) feet more or less to the 1 F F Mississippi River. Mississippi Riverwalk The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Mississippi Riverwalk" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: The walkway on the floodwall between the American Trust River's Edge Plaza and the Alliant Energy Amphitheater. Nicholas J. Sutton swimming pool The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Nicholas J. Sutton swimming pool" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Part of Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 331, 332 and 333 in Ham's Addition; that part of vacated Garfield Avenue lying adjacent to Lots 45, 46, 331 and 332 in Ham's Addition; that part of vacated Summer Street lying adjacent to Lots 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 331, 332 and 333 in Ham's Addition; and that part of the vacated alley lying adjacent to Lots 46 and 47 in Ham's Addition, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Oakwood park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Oakwood park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 2 Oakwood Park Subdivision and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Heim Subdivision, both in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Park Tree Farm The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Park Tree Farm" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lots 503 and 515 in Ham's Addition of the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Pet park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Pet park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Pinard park Area on North Grandview Avenue, east of the Bunker Hill golf course and south of the water department pumping station. 7 The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Pinard park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lots 138, 139 and 140 in Glendale Addition No. 2 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Pyatigorsk park Riley park: Rocco Buda Jr. park Southern park C C 1 The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Pyatigorsk park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Area located at the northeast corner of Sixteenth Street and Kerper Boulevard, west of the Jaycees trail and south of the Highway 151 Bridge. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Riley park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot E of Crescent Heights Subdivision. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Rocco Buda Jr. park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 810 A. McDaniels Subdivision. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Southern park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Beginning at the NW Corner of Lot 1 of said John Breakey's Addition; thence S46 °223/41W, 315.98 ft., along the J 1 Teddy Bear park Northwesterly line of said John Breakey's Addition; thence S81 °011 /4'W, 12.72 ft.; thence S38 °473/4'E, 64.04 ft.; thence S51 °121/4'W, 46.36 ft.; thence N38 °473/41W, 78.87 ft.; thence S68 °573/4'W, 111.56 ft.; thence S35 °45'W, 84.25 ft.; thence S42 °39'E, 218.28 ft. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Teddy Bear park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 1 of Block 19, Sunnyslopes Estates in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Usha park Valentine park Valley High park J J The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Usha park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Byrne's Subdivision in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Valentine park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of McLean Heights and Lot 4 in Block 2 of Marna Ridge Estates 2 in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. 7 The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Valley High park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 in Mineral Lot 337 and Lot 5 in Wiegand's Subdivision, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Veterans' Memorial park The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Veterans' Memorial park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: 1 Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 382, Lots 1 and 2 of Lot 1 of Mineral Lot 383, Mineral Lot 384 and part of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 385 lying south of Thirty Second Street, all in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. Waller- Cooper park Washington park: The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Waller- Cooper park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lots 26, 27 and 28 in Cooper Heights Addition in the city of Dubuque, Iowa. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Washington park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: 1 Welu park J Westbrook park I r An area bounded on the northerly side by West Seventh Street, on the westerly side by Bluff Street, on the southerly side by West Sixth Street, and on the easterly side by Locust Street. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Welu park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: Lot 22 of Sunset Park Eighth Addition to the city of Dubuque, Iowa. The following described parcel of real estate is and shall be used for public park purposes and shall be continued to be known, called and named as "Westbrook park" and placed under the jurisdiction of the park and recreation advisory commission: 1 Approximately three (3) acres within Lot A, Block 1 of Westbrook Subdivision. (Ord. 54 -06, 7 -5 -2006) Dear Parks and Recreation Commission Members, Thank you for considering the request to allow leashed dogs in Dubuque city parks. It is an issue many dog- owners in the area, and beyond, feel strongly about. We understand that if the ordinance were to change, it would likely mean more work for the parks department staff, but we believe the benefits will quickly begin to outweigh the potential negatives if it is approved. Our petition now has more than 1,100 signatures, 814 of which are from Dubuque. Simply put, the current 40 -year old law ruins the park experience for many families and dog- owners who want to explore the parks with their pets. Both locals and tourists who take dogs there for the first time are saddened to see the "No Pets Allowed" signs, and have to return home to either drop off their dog or abandon the day trip altogether. If they continue into the park the dog, they face being harassed by Scruffy Shuffle, Murphy Park 2011 park - goers, being reported to police, or of course, approached and kicked out. Even worse, many people are advised by park staff to leave their dogs in the car. In the busiest tourism months of the summer, no pet should be left in a vehicle where dangerous temperatures could cause serious overheating and even death. Many newcomers from out of town have expressed shock and disappointment after learning that dogs aren't allowed in City Parks, and they are happy to sign the petition to change it. The on -going presence of DockDogs, and the new promise of a 3 year World Championship contract with them is another valid reason to consider changing the law. Dogs mean big business for Dubuque, not only in the tourism field, but for local veterinarians, groomers, boarders, pet stores, and trainers. They have shown overwhelming support of this issue, and the majority of dog - related businesses in Dubuque have been collecting signatures from their clientele for the past few weeks. It's time Dubuque took,a step toward being a more dog - friendly city, which starts with the #1 place most people associate with walking a dog: Our city parks. Please consider making a recommendation to the City Council that ordinance 10 -5B -4, part B, be amended. Collectively, our great ideas can turn this issue into a positive, and perhaps even generate more revenue for the parks department. Thank you for your time and consideration! Sincerely, Kate Lydon and the Responsible, Friendly Intelligent Dog Owners (FIDO) of Dubuque 1 Attached, please find our responses to anticipated objections, an updated signature list of 1,100 +, a supportive comments list, letters of support from Jennifer Tigges, a lifelong Dubuque resident and business owner, and Kristen Woodward, Executive Director and Founder of Two -by -Two Non - Profit Education. Find us online at www.facebook.com /DBQdogs E -mail: DogslnParks(c�gmail.com Call: 563 - 564 -8710 Anticipated Objections & Responses: Objection 1) "But you have a dog park, and other certain parks." Response A) We appreciate the pet park, and it is a great option for many dogs to experience off -leash freedom and socialization, however, it's not a good fit for all dogs. Some have trouble socializing with other dogs. B) The pet park doesn't offer the option for the owner to exercise with the dog in the way that running or hiking in a park does. It's not as enjoyable to run or walk laps in the dog park as it is at Murphy Park. Opening all parks to dog owners would increase physical activity for a healthier Dubuque. C) The pet park doesn't offer the beautiful natural features that Eagle Point, Louis Murphy, and other parks enjoy. There is a desire to enjoy the scenic views of the Mississippi River with the family pet. D) Bergfeld Recreation area is a 15 minute drive from Downtown Dubuque (City Hall). E) Medical Associates Greenbelt Park is a 10 minute drive from Downtown Dubuque without a lot of scenery. F) Granger Creek Trail is a 13 minute drive from Downtown Dubuque. G) Miller Riverview Park is a busy campground, not an ideal place to walk dogs. H) Dogs are not allowed on Dubuque's most popular trails, including Heritage Trail, and The Riverwalk at the Port of Dubuque. We'd like to see this lifted, too. 1) A.Y. McDonald is great. We appreciate that there is a dog waste station there. J) By lifting the ban on dogs in parks, over -use of the dog park may be lifted, neighbors would be happier about the decrease in barking. 2 Objection 2) "Some irresponsible dog owners won't pick up their dog's waste." Solution A) Doq Waste Stations The city may investigate adding more dog pick -up stations with plastic baggies and garbage cans throughout the parks and along trails and other high - traffic areas. The City of Des Moines builds their own out of PVC pipe to save money. Perhaps the stations could be stocked with used plastic grocery bags, which normally end up in the landfill. Des Moines has invested in biodegradable bags in some cases, as well. B) Official and Community Enforcement Enforcement of basic park rules by park and police staff should help curb the dog waste problem. If someone is able to enforce dogs being in the park, they should be able to instead enforce basic park -use rules, such as picking up dog waste, keeping pets leashed, and writing citations for those who don't. Fees from citations would generate revenue. Responsible owners will also have a vigilante attitude toward those who don't pick up after their pets. We won't want to loose the privilege because of a few bad apples, so there will be some community policing, too. C) License Revenue, Park fees and Pet Passes We believe owners who can present a valid pet license should be permitted in city parks. This would create an incentive to license your pet, and potentially increase revenue for the city. According to the City Council Meeting Agenda for May 7 2012, The City of Dubuque anticipates receiving $146,000 in net revenue from animal licensing. Could this help pay for enforcement and pet waste stations? Based on U.S.Census population data for Dubuque, there are likely around 14,500 dogs in the city. (Pet Ownership Calculator at AVMA.org) However, According to the City of Dubuque Answer Center, only 6,215 dogs were licensed in 2011. If all dogs were licensed at the minimum $12 licensing fee, it would generate an additional $99,400 for the city. If even half of the unlicensed dogs were licensed at the minimum, it would generate an additional $50,000 for the city. An additional small fee per dog could be added to the Eagle Point entry fee to help pay for the waste stations for those without city licenses. 3 D) Area dog advocacy groups could sponsor pet clean -up days to ensure the parks stay clean. They could be on call for the city if there is an issue with pet waste. Objection 3) "Okay, but no "vicious" breeds of dogs will be allowed." Response A) There are no vicious breeds, only irresponsible owners. Dubuque has done a phenomenal job of not discriminating based on breed, but instead on the actions of dogs and their owners. All dogs enjoy a long, sunny walk in the park, which can help build confidence and character in any dog, making them better canine citizens. B) It would be reasonable to require that pets stay off of playground equipment, picnic tables, and out of pavilion buildings. 4 Signature List MAYIS BRUNO Anthony Sabatine katella ting Benjamin Burke Chelsea Johnsen Gaby Seabra Bernie Hobbs Bart Burds Lisa Jansen John Link Brenda Loop Brenda Loop Jerry Anderson Tricia Anderson Lucas AnaA s Carey Martin Jerilyn Bowers Judith Abel Rosanna Marsten Valerie Watson Janelle Lutgen Amye Valant Kerry Ernzen Saba Alemayehue Melissa Wise Michelle Skinner Peggy Ruden Chelsey Curoe sylvie julien diane sixta Katrina zaluski Audra Friend MICHELLI LARANJEIRA choitel caroline cheri manternach Ashley McAllister Ryan Recker Mike Driscoll Carol Tjaden Shoshonee Armstrong Amber Driscoll rosane agnoleto Katie Muller Melissa Williams Tina Kemmerling Toni Mieras Liza Smith Emma Spoehr Dennis Kenniker 1,101 signatures Teresa Petersen JoAnn Jurisic Amanda Naderman Laura Schrip Shannon Ninneman Dave Burrows Jeremy Brehm Carlie Watson Erica Russell Paul Gruber Mandy Miller trissi tapley Tina Wilson Kelly Johnson Dominic Goodmann Karla Weber Chris Berntgen Mary OBrien Lisa Johnson Michael Garside Lynnea Courtney Steven Bush jason kempen Justin Rath melissa hollis rebecca oconnor Jeff MacFarlane Jennifer Tigges Tiffany Kuehn Rosanne Samuels jill Pankow faith eichman Ann Marie Hughes Alyson Tasker Stacy Gage Rachel Hammerand Keriann Kane David Oliver Shannon Lehnhardt Ryan Newhard Deb Ross joel kramer James Riley Michelle Fanter Abby Slaght Staci Stender Ronald Tigges Karla Schwaegler Stacy Vath Jason Montgomery 841 from Dubuque Brett Kreiman nate ellison Melody Heber Patti Coble Tom McGovern Kyle Chase Andrea Tschiggfrie Emily Childers Catherine Goodman matthew less David Mueller Theresa Simonini Tammy Schulz Bibi Burke Chelsie Cruise Michael Coty carrie garside stacy burds Elisha Horsfall alison levasseur Emily Sunquist samantha richman john hackett Sara Runde Karen Weber Melissa Loonseu Kelly Hantelmann Mary Erschen Brent Phillips Stacy Knabel Jeremy Knabel Megan Pekar Paula Freund Tina Zielinski Meghan Stratton Katie McFarland Jeni Schurbon Jody Scott Koopman Leonard Koopmann Garrett Koopman Laina Scheffert Shelco Mess Kelsey Kaufman Allison Kaufman Tim Willis Amy Norton Chloe Danzer anthony rhodes Barb Dempsey Robert Biver Michelle Fleming Casey McClain Sandy Bush rachel teal JAmes Swift Cindy Folsom beth heiderscheit Britini Skahill Hannah Dittmar Tim Buchholtz katie swartz tim rouse Scott Rowley Ashley Beaves Sarah Carlson Sarah Accacian Amber Nicks Kendra Cross Jason Lehman William Peterson Erin Kay Andrew Fuerste -Henry Pamela Hickey Maggie May Angela Jones Kathleen Tierney sharon johnson Christine Kohlmann Jolynn Kilburg Justin Sauser Shelby Trively Christina Paredes kaylena murphy Jeanne Jones Steve Gaul Kristie Fry Mary Ann Vandermiller Michael May Kelly Hingtgen Ashley Buss Sanela Guso Megan Ciesielski Cheree Morey Joe Gau JEFF JEWE Marianne Kirkendall Isabelle Kirkendall William Reiter Mark StenderMarkS 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I want to enjoy them with my dog. Katie Nechodom Platteville WI Allowing dogs to walk in these parks would be amazing. The ban is limiting activities that we enjoy. If you are able to enforce no dogs" you should be able to enforce that people keep their dogs on a leash and to pick up dog poop. Robin MacFarlane Hazel Green WI We have gorgeous parks here. I would like to enjoy them with my dogs and invite my out of town friends and clients to do the same when they visit. Enforce responsible dog ownership laws but lets stop punishing every dog owner because of a few who "might" cause a problem. Lisa Johnson Dubuque IA I would love to be able to walk to a neighborhood city park and have my dog accompany me in the park. cheri manternach cascade IA I'm signing because I would love to bring my dog to the park. My dog and I are best friends and when I'm not working, my dog is with me. If the parks allowed dogs, the city would have more revenue from the parks because more pet owners would go...even those of us from small neighboring communities. Jennifer Tigges Dubuque IA I do not have a dog currently but want to see more dog opportunities. David Oliver Dubuque IA I am signing because I would like to be able to take my dog to the park instead of keeping him locked up when I go to enjoy the park. The dog park is a nice option but some owners have spoiled the pleasure of going there for me. Ryan Newhard Dubuque IA I am a responsible pet owner with licensed dogs, and they would love to see some of our great parks! Connie Twining Dubuque IA I would be happy to pay a per dog fee in order to bring my dog with us to the park! Let's pass an ordinance with a hefty fine for anyone caught NOT cleaning up after their dog(s). I'll keep an up to date copy of my dog's license in my car to show the attendant at the gate as well. Marsha Corken Dubuque IA My dog is part of the family. Lisai Flores Dubuque IA Rules like No Pets Allowed in public parks makes me feel discriminated against. Finding a landlord to rent from also felt like a form of discrimination. I do not understand this law because it seems very irrational in that it discourages people to walk in public. I would think that Dubuque would want to be more pet friendly in order to encourage positive community presence. alicia mcmillan galena IL I am signing because as a responsible dog owner, that my pets should be allowed to travel with me to Dubuque la. For an outing and not feel that my rights are being taken away from me. Shannon Cantril Dubuque IA I would love to go to the park with my entire family...including our family dog. Amber Bettcher Dubuque IA I would love to be able to take my dog to the park with the family!! Cynthia Nelms- Byrne Dubuque IA I want to be able to walk my dog at any park in Dubuque. Just put a HUGE fine on anyone who doesn't pick up after their pooch within city limits. Susan Barnes des moines IA I lived in Dubuque for many years and I still visit WITH MY DOGS....the one thing that keep me and many of my fello dockdogs competitors from staying longer is that the city is not very dog friendly with respouces for us.THis need to change...especially since Dubuque is hosting the WORLD dockdogs event for the next 3 years! Jane Heiar Dubuque IA Dogs are part of peoples family or are their family. But we can not take our "family" pets to enjoy the beauty of our parks? I agree there needs to be enforcement of cleaning up after your pet and possibley keeping them on a long line or leash, but they SHOULD be allowed to enjoy our parks too! Elizabeth Hemenway Peosta IA As long as pet owners are responsible for themselves and their dogs, there is no reason that dogs should not be able to accompany their owners to the park! Vicki Stinson Urbandale IA If a dog doesn't like other dogs or people, the owner certainly isn't going to walk in parks. Chelsie Cruise Dubuque IA Our pets are our family. They deserve to join us in our family outings to the parks. As responsible pet owners we should know to clean up after our pets, therefor doggy "oops!" bags should be provided near trashcans. If an owner loves their dog enough to bring them to a park they should be responsible enough to pick up after them aswell Karen Weber Dubuque IA My clog and I love to play outside together - but we can't play in the most beautiful places in Dubuque. Please let us enjoy the parks with our best friends! Mary Erschen Dubuque IA I own FidoFit on Main Street and believe this cause is important to pet - related business owners. Barb Dempsey dubuque IA So I can walk my dog in the parks in DBQ Shay Birch Dubuque IA Love my dogs! Lynn Pape Rickardsvill e IA My girl,Hope,is a member of my family and as a family we like to share activities /share time together. This would be a great start for Dubuque to become more dog - friendly. It is long over due! Jon Schmitz Dubuque IA I think my dog should have just as much right to roam around on all fours and bark in a public park as I do. Josie Brannon Dubuque IA i have three dogs and they are my life &It;3 >s too risky to walk through unkept woods due to poisonous plants and dangerous insects like ticks to harm my dogs. i would greatly appreciate it, even if only certain sections of some parks allow dogs. take eagle point for example- it is definitely large enough to take a fraction to allow dogs in. thanks for consideration! Maria Menster Dubuque IA I do not have my own dog, but dogsit frequently. There are many responsible dog owners that pick up what is needed and want to share a walk in the park with their pets. Annalissa Johnson Rochester MN I used to live in the Dubuque area and is was disheartening that I was unable to enjoy the city (especially the parks) with my dogs. Matt Walsh Dubuque IA I am signing because I would love to be able to enjoy time with both my dog and my children at one of our beautiful parks.. I consider my boxer dog to be a part of my family. The dog park does not have any equipment to accomodate kids. By allowing pets in the parks, I would have the opportunity to keep my entire family entertained(including my dog). brooke jenk dubuque IA if dogs are on a leash it shouldn't matter where they are : ) Kendra Cross Dubuque IA I'm tired of walking my dogs down the street and having unleashed dogs come running up barking and growling at my dogs. On one occasion the dog actually started attacking my dog. Animal control needs to start doing a better job patroling the streets and fining people who's dogs aren't leashed. If dogs were allowed in parks I would be able to walk them there and not have to deal with this problem. William Peterson Dubuque IA It would be terrific to stroll the beautiful parks of Dubuque with my loyal friend at my side. Mary Ann Vandermille n Dubuque IA 1 walk daily with my dog and would love to be able to walk in our beautiful parks. Most dog owners are very responsible for their pets. I would like to see our town become more dog friendly. Tina Kemmerlin g Cedar Rapids IA I may live in Cedar Rapids but my fiance and I walk our dogs in a park close to our home and if we couldn't do that, I would be devastated. We enjoy walking our dogs around the park, especially because we have a toddler that enjoys the park as well. Emily Attwood Decorah IA As a former citizen of Dubuque I always was irritated with the dog ban as I am a big lover of dogs. I could not take the kids and the dog to the park to play at the same time; something I always enjoyed growing up. I still visit Dubuque and believe this old city law should be abolished or less restrictive. Joe Gau Dubuque IA Responsible pet owner Marianne Kirkendall Dubuque IA I am a longtime resident of Dubuque, and an avid dog walker. I enjoy having my dogs with me as I walk. Growing up in Dubuque, I figured such a restriction was normal. When I left Dubuque for school, I found out that assumption was very wrong. Chicago, Ames, Des Moines, Los Angeles, Houston, San Antonio...all of these areas allowed you to take your dog with you to enjoy their parks. It was an amazing, eye- opening experience. If all of these cities can handle having dogs in their parks, why can't Dubuque? The dog park is NOT a substitute for being able to walk your dog. I don't want my dogs just running around in a public yard that doesn't have any interesting features about it. I want to be able to walk my dogs up along the bluff, down by the river and in the neighborhood park just one block away. Isabelle Kirkendall Dubuque IA It works in well in other cities ( Ames ), and is highly overdue. Shelly Freiburger Dubuque IA I like to walk around the path in Valentine park and it would be nice to walk with my dog. Plus it is safer than walking along the street. Henry Haas dubuque IA in the land of the so called free and we cannot bring a pet to the park Charlotte Martin Hazel Green WI I am signing this petition because we are moving to Dubuque in just a few short weeks and our new home boarders Flora Park. It would be wonderful to be able to just walk out my front door and take our Golden Retriever for a walk with my children in the park. Jeanne Stoakes Oxford IA It's unbelievable that dogs are not allowed in the park! If it can happen in NYC then why not Dubuque? They deserve to be out and about with their owners. This is the 21st century - -the train has left the station on this one! karen reiter Dubuque IA A pet is a part of a family and should be allowed to enjoy a picnic with his /her family instead of having to be left at home alone. Also, if a family is planning a full day at the park, someone has to drive home to let the family pet out to do his /her duty and then leave and go back to the picnic. There is no need for this if the owner is responsible and cleans up after the pet and keeps the pet on a leash or chain in the area that the family is enjoying their picnic. Sue Dillon Dubuque IA A dog - friendly city is a people - friendly city. We all want to walk our dogs in the city parks. We want to welcome visitors who travel with their dogs. Please change this ordinance. Shea Ricketts Dubuque IA I should be able to take my dog any where. We buy dog licences for the city but we can't take them anywere? Andrea Pierce - Kightlinger Dubuque IA I am a pet lover and my dogs go everywhere with us. Mark Kightlinger Dubuque IA We love our pets and they go everywhere with us they are our family. Stephanie Ohnesorge Dubuque IA I think it is about time to let dogs into parks. If a dog has an issue then we need to look at the owner and they need to be responsible and not place their dog in that environment. Please do not punish all dogs for a few irresponsible dog owners. Elaine Herman Dubuque IA I would love to walk my dog around the park its right across the street. Yes i do carry two bags with me when i do walk him. Paula Neuhaus Dubuque IA responsible pet owners & leashed dogs should enjoy the park together! Kristine Jubeck Dubuque IA I live near flora park and want to be able to walk my dog through it. Alice Hoerner Dubuque IA I am not presently a dog owner, but I believe dogs should be allowed in the parks with their owners. lisa Sandry Dubuque IA i own 2 dogs!!! Charles Collins Dubuque IA White Front Feed & Seed Cindy Caraway Dubuque IA Because I am a responsible pet owner who would love to take my pet to picnics or enjoy a walk in the park with them. Traci Welsh Santa Clara UT Dubuque was my hometown for 40 years and now in Utah I am an animal advocate and also a manager of Wellness Resort. Making Dubuque a pet friendly community is a natural, and will encourage healthier dubuquer's. Tourists will come!!! Laurel Davis Las Vegas NV I love dogs and enjoy having my dogs with me when walking,playing or just hang out in the beautiful parks the city has to offer. Dogs bring people together. If Las Vegas can do it, so can Dubuque. Tim Brechlin Middleton WI I lived in Dubuque for eight years, and I still love the city with all my heart. I love its parks, and I would love to be able to walk them and see dogs walking Jesse Mulert Seattle WA Dubuque native. Kerry Urell Dubuque IA Want to be able to walk in the parks with my dog. Shantel Ternes Dubuque IA My family loves spending time together with our dog in the outdoors. There are so many parks were unable to enjoy because of the ban on dogs in city parks. I believe in being a responsible owner, which means having a well- behaved dog in public and cleaning up after them. If the owner's are willing to be responsible, it seems the city would only benefit from having a more dog friendly environment. Dayna Haverland Dubuque IA So long as they clean up and are on a leash. Connie Walker Dubuque IA I love taking my Dog with me on walks and we always pick up after her. Micahael Finn Dubuque IA I'm a resident of Dubuque, IA and taking my dog to the park is immensely important to me. Val Kevan Phoenix AZ I lived in DBQ for many years! Let the dogs in the parks as long as they are leashed Chelsea Johnsen Ames Because parks without dogs are not really parks.:) Kari Voss Dubuque IA Our dogs are part of our family. Kim Jaeger Dubuque IA I have two dogs that would love to play with us at the park! Park and Recreation Commission C/o Marie Ware Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Commissioners: This letter is to give my support to allowing dogs in Dubuque City parks. 4927 Wild Flower Drive Dubuque, IA 52002 563 -583 -7128 producer @videocreations.com As a life long Dubuquer, I thought that the absence of dogs in a city park was the norm. Traveling outside this area I found out how different we really were. There are many tax paying, dog license paying citizens that would love to be able to take their dog to their local parks. Legally. I currently am not a dog owner. This is also an economic issue. For years the Dubuque Kennel Club Dog Show has been held at Five Flags Center and dogs are not legally allowed in Washington park. Now that the Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau has secured the Dock Dogs World Competition for the next three years, we must show our support to the economic impact of our dog visitors and dog lovers alike. If we are to maintain ourselves on a regional, national and world toursim draw for animal lovers, we must show our support in our parks and our businesses. Please vote in favor to recommend change to allow dogs in our city parks. I realize that this will take some time to come up with the details on how this can be accomplished to satisfy both the dog owners and park guests. Sincerely, ovitmlo vetp. Jennifer L Tigges, Owner Video Creations/WebSavvy Character Partnerships June 4, 2012 Dear City of Dubuque, 620 S. Grandview Ave. Dubuque, IA 52003 563.513.0059 I am writing on behalf of the Petition to Allow Dogs in City Parks. As the founder of the nonprofit organization Two by Two and an active citizen in the tri -state area, I would like to see the City of Dubuque amend ordnance 10 -5B -4 part B, to allow dogs in all city parks. The educational nonprofit, Two by Two, provides character education to over 10,000 students per year within the tri -state area. The unique aspect of Two by Two's programming is that it includes the extraordinary, hands -on learning tool of animals. Our mission statement is simple, but profound: Two by Two is committed to developing responsible citizens of strong character who care for, respect and appreciate people, animals and the environment. By permitting our community and out -of -town visitors the privilege of walking their dog on a leash in a city park would help children and adults experience and understand the importance of treating all living creatures with kindness and respect. However, with this privilege, I do feel there should be safety measures in place for all involved (i.e. — specific areas for dog walking within the park, playground areas restricted to people only). In 1933, the National Parent Teacher Association Congress said it best: "Children trained to extend justice, kindness, and mercy to animals become more just, kind, and considerate in their relations with each other. Character training along these lines will result in men and women of broader sympathies, more humane, more law- abiding — in every respect more valuable citizens." What better way to start including animals and nature into our everyday lives than by including dogs into our beautiful parks. I hope you will consider amending the current ordinance to allow dogs in city parks. Sincerely, Kristin Woodward Executive Director and Founder Building Character...Changing Lives. 1 Pc\ CkW (At. ORIGINAL change To: City of Dubuque Subject: Dubuque: Repeal the Ban on Dogs in City Parks Letter: To Whom it May Concern, Dubuque is an amazing place to live and play. It is quickly becoming a tourist destination, and aspires to be one of the top places to live and work in the U.S. But one restriction prevents Dubuque from being #1. It's that we are banned from enjoying our favorite parks and trails with our canine companions. This ordinance was passed more than four decades ago for unknown reasons, and Dubuque is the only major city in Iowa that outlaws dogs in their city parks. We believe it's time to repeal the antiquated law. Families should be able to walk their leashed, licensed dogs in all of Dubuque's 50+ parks without feeling like criminals. Owners who pay local taxes and dog licensing fees, especially, should get to enjoy the beauty of all parks with their pets. People considering a move to Dubuque often look at what amenities are available for their pets. Dubuque does a great job of welcoming newcomers, and that should include the family dog. Tourists should also be encouraged to experience our one -of -a -kind parks with their canine friends, especially with the recent announcement that DockDogs will hold their World Championships in downtown Dubuque for the next three years. After flying in from around the globe, do we really want to greet them with "NO PETS ALLOWED" signs in the one place they expect to be able to walk their athletes? It's clear that dogs are becoming a major part of not only our culture, but our economy. Local veterinarians, trainers, groomers, and pet stores would agree. It is for these reasons and more, that we respectfully ask that the Dubuque City Council amend ordinance 10 -5B -4, part B, to allow dogs in all city parks, and make a step toward being a more dog - friendly community. If bigger cities like Cedar Rapids and Des Moines can handle having dogs in parks, we know Dubuque can, too. With the city's cooperation, and effort and commitment from dog owners to be responsible, Dubuque can be one step closer to the #1 city it aspires to be. Find us online at facebook.com /DBQdogs Anticipated Objections & Responses: Objection 1) "But you have a dog park, and other certain parks." Response A) We appreciate the pet park, and it is a great option for many dogs to experience off -leash freedom and socialization, however, it's not a good fit for all dogs. Some have trouble socializing with other dogs. B) The pet park doesn't offer the option for the owner to exercise with the dog in the way that running or hiking in a park does. It's not as enjoyable to run or walk laps in the dog park as it is at Murphy Park. Opening all parks to dog owners would increase physical activity for a healthier Dubuque. C) The pet park doesn't offer the natural beauty that Eagle Point, Louis Murphy, and other parks enjoy. There is a desire to enjoy the scenic views of the Mississippi River with the family pet. D) Bergfeld Recreation area is a 15 minute drive from Downtown Dubuque (City Hall). E) Medical Associates Greenbelt Park is a 10 minute drive from Downtown Dubuque without a lot of scenery. F) Granger Creek Trail is a 13 minute drive from Downtown Dubuque. G) Miller Riverview Park is a busy campground, not an ideal place to walk dogs. H) Dogs are not allowed on Dubuque's most popular trails, including Heritage Trail, and The Riverwalk at the Port of Dubuque. We'd like to see this lifted, too. I) A.Y. McDonald is great. We appreciate that there is a dog waste station there. J) By lifting the ban on dogs in parks, over -use of the dog park may be lifted, neighbors would be happier about the decrease in barking. Objection 2) "Some irresponsible dog owners won't pick up their dog's waste." Solution A) Dog Waste Stations The city may investigate adding dog pick -up stations with plastic baggies and garbage cans throughout the parks and along trails and other high - traffic areas. These cost between $80 and $200 each. The City of Des Moines builds their own out of PVC pipe to save money. Perhaps the stations could be stocked with used plastic grocery bags, which normally end up in the landfill. Des Moines has invested in biodegradable bags in some cases, as well. B) Enforcement Enforcement of basic park rules should help curb the dog waste problem. If there is a park ranger on duty that is able to enforce dogs being in the park, they should be able to instead enforce basic park -use rules, such as picking up dog waste, keeping pets leashed, and writing citations for those who don't. Fees from citations would generate revenue. Responsible owners will also have a vigilante attitude toward those who don't pick up after their pets. We won't want to loose the priviledge because of a few bad apples, so there will be some community policing, too. C) License Revenue, Park fees and Pet Passes According to the City Council Meeting Agenda for May 7 2012, The City of Dubuque anticipates receiving $146,000 in NET revenue from animal licensing. This could help pay for enforcement and pet waste stations. We believe owners who can present a valid pet license should be permitted in city parks. This would create an incentive to license your pet, and potentially increase revenue for the city. Based on U.S.Census population data for Dubuque, there are likely around 14,500 dogs in the city. (Pet Ownership Calculator at AVMA.org) However, According to the City of Dubuque Answer Center, only 6,215 dogs were licensed in 2011. If all dogs were licensed at the minimum $12 licensing fee, it would generate an additional $99,400 for the city. If even half of the unlicensed dogs were licensed at the minimum, it would generate an additional $50,000 for the city. An additional small fee per dog could be added to the Eagle Point entry fee to help pay for the waste stations for those without city licenses. D) Area dog advocacy groups could sponsor pet clean -up days to ensure the parks stay clean. They could be on call for the city if there is an issue with pet waste. Objection 3) "Okay, but no "vicious" breeds of dogs will be allowed." Response: There are no vicious breeds, only irresponsible owners. Dubuque has done a phenomenal job of not discriminating based on breed, but instead on the actions of dogs and their owners. We applaud their stance on this issue and appreciate it SO much. 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I want to enjoy them with my dog. Allowing dogs to walk in these parks would be amazing. The ban is limiting activities that we enjoy. If you are able to enforce no dogs" you should be Katie Nechodom Platteville WI 53818 able to enforce that people keep their dogs on a leash and to pick up dog poop. We have gorgeous parks here. I would like to enjoy them with my dogs and invite my out of town friends and clients to do the same when they visit. Robin MacFarlane iazel Greei WI 53811 Enforce responsible dog ownership laws but lets stop punishing every dog owner because of a few who "might" cause a problem. Lisa Johnson Dubuque IA 52003 I would love to be able to walk to a neighborhood city park and have my dog accompany me in the park. allowed dogs, the city would have more revenue from the parks because more pet owners would go...even those of us from small neighboring cheri mantemach cascade IA 52033 communities. Jennifer Tigges Dubuque IA 52002 I do not have a dog currently but want to see more dog opportunities. I am signing because I would like to be able to take my dog to the park instead of keeping him locked up when I go to enjoy the park. The dog park is David Oliver Dubuque IA 52001 a nice option but some owners have spoiled the pleasure of going there for me. Ryan Newhard Dubuque IA 52001 I am a responsible pet owner with licensed dogs, and they would love to see some of our great parks! I would be happy to pay a per dog fee in order to bring my dog with us to the park! Let's pass an ordinance with a hefty fine for anyone caught NOT Connie Twining Dubuque IA 52001 cleaning up after their dog(s). I'll keep an up to date copy of my dog's license in my car to show the attendant at the gate as well. Marsha Corken Dubuque IA 52003 My dog is part of the family. do not understand this law because it seems very irrational in that it discourages people to walk in public. I would think that Dubuque would want to be Lisai Flores Dubuque IA 52001 more pet friendly in order to encourage positive community presence. I am signing because as a responsible dog owner, that my pets should be allowed to travel with me to Dubuque la. For an outing and not feel that my alicia mcmillan galena IL 61036 rights are being taken away from me. Shannon Cantril Dubuque IA 52001 I would love to go to the park with my entire family...including our family dog. Amber Bettcher Dubuque IA 52003 I would love to be able to take my dog to the park with the family!! Cynthia Nelms -Byrne Dubuque IA 52001 I want to be able to walk my dog at any park in Dubuque. Just put a HUGE fine on anyone who doesn't pick up after their pooch within city limits. I lived in Dubuque for many years and I still visit WITH MY DOGS....the one thing that keep me and many of my fello dockdogs competitors from staying longer is that the city is not very dog friendly with respouces for us.THis need to change...especially since Dubuque is hosting the WORLD Susan Bames des moine: IA 50310 dockdogs event for the next 3 years! Dogs are part of peoples family or are their family. But we can not take our "family" pets to enjoy the beauty of our parks? I agree there needs to be Jane Heiar Dubuque IA 52002 enforcement of cleaning up after your pet and possibley keeping them on a long line or leash, but they SHOULD be allowed to enjoy our parks too! As long as pet owners are responsible for themselves and their dogs, there is no reason that dogs should not be able to accompany their owners to Elizabeth Hemenway Peosta IA 52068 the park! Vicki Stinson Urbandale IA 50322 If a dog doesn't like other dogs or people, the owner certainly isn't going to walk in parks. Our pets are our family. They deserve to join us in our family outings to the parks. As responsible pet owners we should know to clean up after our pets, therefor doggy "oops!" bags should be provided near trashcans. If an owner loves their dog enough to bring them to a park they should be Chelsie Cruise Dubuque IA 52002 responsible enough to pick up after them aswell Karen Weber Mary Erschen Bath Dempsey Shay Birch Lynn Pape Jon Schmitz Josie Brannon Maria Menster My dog and I love to play outside together - but we can't play in the most beautiful places in Dubuque. Please let us enjoy the parks with our best Dubuque IA 52001 friends! Dubuque IA 52001 I own FidoFit on Main Street and believe this cause is important to pet - related business owners. dubuque IA Dubuque IA 52001 So I can walk my dog in the parks in DBQ 52001 Love my dogs! My girl,Hope,is a member of my family and as a family we like to share activities /share time together. This would be a great start for Dubuque to become more dog - friendly. It is long over due! 2ickardsvilli IA 52039 Dubuque IA 52001 Dubuque IA 52003 I think my dog should have just as much right to roam around on all fours and bark in a public park as I do. !nave rnree aogs ana tney are my ure exa;a >s too nsKy to walk tnrougn unKept wooas due to poisonous plants ana dangerous insects like LICKS to harm my dogs. i would greatly appreciate it, even if only certain sections of some parks allow dogs. take eagle point for example- it is definitely large enough to take a fraction to allow dogs in. thanks for consideration! I do not have my own dog, but dogsit frequently. There are many responsible dog owners that pick up what is needed and want to share a walk in the Dubuque IA 52002 park with their pets. 55901 I used to live in the Dubuque area and is was disheartening that I was unable to enjoy the city (especially the parks) with my dogs. I am signing because I would love to be able to enjoy time with both my dog and my children at one of our beautiful parks.. I consider my boxer dog to be a part of my family. The dog park does not have any equipment to accomodate kids. By allowing pets in the parks, I would have the opportunity to keep my entire family entertained(including my dog). Annalissa Johnson Rochester MN Matt Walsh brooke jenk Dubuque IA 52002 dubuque IA 52001 Kendra Cross Dubuque IA 52001 William Peterson Dubuque IA 52001 Mary Ann Vandermille Dubuque IA 52003 Tina Kemmerling Emily Attwood Joe Gau if dogs are on a leash it shouldn't matter where they are : ) I'm tired of walking my dogs down the street and having unleashed dogs come running up barking and growling at my dogs. On one occasion the dog actually started attacking my dog. Animal control needs to start doing a better job patroling the streets and fining people who's dogs aren't leashed. If dogs were allowed in parks I would be able to walk them there and not have to deal with this problem. It would be terrific to stroll the beautiful parks of Dubuque with my loyal friend at my side. I walk daily with my dog and would love to be able to walk in our beautiful parks. Most dog owners are very responsible for their pets. I would like to see our town become more dog friendly. I may live in Cedar Rapids but my fiance and 1 walk our dogs in a park close to our home and if we couldn't do that, I would be devastated. We enjoy :edar Rapic IA 52404 walking our dogs around the park, especially because we have a toddler that enjoys the park as well, Decorah IA Dubuque IA As a former citizen of Dubuque I always was irritated with the dog ban as 1 am a big lover of dogs. I could not take the kids and the dog to the park to 52101 play at the same time; something I always enjoyed growing up. I still visit Dubuque and believe this old city law should be abolished or less restrictive. 52001 Responsible pet owner Marianne Kirkendall Dubuque IA 52003 Isabelle Kirkendall Dubuque IA 52003 Shelly Freiburger Dubuque IA 52003 Henry Haas dubuque IA 52001 Charlotte Martin iazel Greei WI 53811 Jeanne Stoakes Oxford IA 52322 karen reiter Dubuque IA 52001 -3567 Sue Dillon Dubuque IA 52001 Shea Ricketts Dubuque IA 52001 Andrea Pierce - Kightlin Dubuque IA 52001 Mark Kightlinger Dubuque IA 52001 Stephanie Ohnesorge Dubuque IA 52001 Elaine Herman Dubuque IA 52001 Paula Neuhaus Dubuque IA 52001 Kristine Jubeck Dubuque IA 52001 Alice Hoerner Dubuque IA 52001 I!sa Sandry Dubuque IA 5200 Charles Collins Dubuque IA Cindy Caraway Dubuque IA Traci Welsh Laurel Davis Las Vegas NV 89122 I am a longtime resident of Dubuque, and an avid dog walker. I enjoy having my dogs with me as I walk. Growing up in Dubuque, I figured such a restriction was normal. When 1 left Dubuque for school, I found out that assumption was very wrong. Chicago, Ames, Des Moines, Los Angeles, Houston, San Antonio...all of these areas allowed you to take your dog with you to enjoy their parks. It was an amazing, eye- opening experience. If all of these cities can handle having dogs in their parks, why can't Dubuque? The dog park is NOT a substitute for being able to walk your dog. I don't want my dogs just running around in a public yard that doesn't have any interesting features about it. I want to be able to walk my dogs up along the bluff, down by the river and in the neighborhood park just one block away. It works in well in other cities ( Ames ), and is highly overdue. I like to walk around the path in Valentine park and it would be nice to walk with my dog. Plus it is safer than walking along the street in the land of the so called free and we cannot bring a pet to the park I am signing this petition because we are moving to Dubuque in just a few short weeks and our new home boarders Flora Park. It would be wonderful to be able to just walk out my front door and take our Golden Retriever for a walk with my children in the park. It's unbelievable that dogs are not allowed in the park! If it can happen in NYC then why not Dubuque? They deserve to be out and about with their owners. This is the 21st century- -the train has left the station on this one! A pet is a part of a family and should be allowed to enjoy a picnic with his /her family instead of having to be left at home alone. Also, if a family is planning a full day at the park, someone has to drive home to let the family pet out to do his /her duty and then leave and go back to the picnic. There is no need for this if the owner is responsible and cleans up after the pet and keeps the pet on a leash or chain in the area that the family is enjoying their picnic. A dog - friendly city is a people - friendly city. We all want to walk our dogs in the city parks. We want to welcome visitors who travel with their dogs. Please change this ordinance. 1 should be able to take my dog any where. We buy dog licences for the city but we can't take them anywere? I am a pet lover and my dogs go everywhere with us. We love our pets and they go everywhere with us they are our family. I think it is about time to let dogs into parks. If a dog has an issue then we need to look at the owner and they need to be responsible and not place their dog in that environment. Please do not punish all dogs for a few irresponsible dog owners. I would love to walk my dog around the park its right across the street. Yes i do carry two bags with me when i do walk him. responsible pet owners & leashed dogs should enjoy the park together! I live near flora park and want to be able to walk my dog through it. I am not presently a dog owner, but I believe dogs should be allowed in the parks with their owners. i own 2 dogs!!! White Front Feed & Seed Because I am a responsible pet owner who would love to take my pet to picnics or enjoy a walk in the park with them. Dubuque was my hometown for 40 years and now in Utah I am an animal advocate and also a manager of Wellness Resort. Making Dubuque a pet friendly community is a natural, and will encourage healthier dubuquer's. Tourists will come!!! I love dogs and enjoy having my dogs with me when walking,playing or just hang out in the beautiful parks the city has to offer. Dogs bring people together. If Las Vegas can do it, so can Dubuque, I lived in Dubuque for eight years, and I still love the city with all my heart. I love its parks, and I would love to be able to walk them and see dogs Tim Brechlin Middleton WI 53562 walking fa cebook 4 Kate Allow Dogs in Dubuque ... Timeline • Now • Highlights • , ' Liked 01 W. Allow Do% In Dubuque Prim .'""1"1"1"1"NRIMPr Sign the Petifron for a more dog-friendly Dubuque at TinyURL.com/DEMIdogs Allow Dogs in Dubuque Parks 7...s.D..30-41: SO* Cty : • j Photo / VW* n Event Milestone • KCRG-7V9 News Story covering our petition. Thank Katie Wiedemann for interviewing us! -FacotoV__ Liked Message HEAT _101 \ Letter of Support tc bfk.: Common • Ad Old Get SW: Siv•c,e, \\-ko„(,\ \s4- 20 F:i7. 71FACill Li Moormtone m: ••••e't zr-S?0'.3 +11 Et t Haven't Visited Business Adams Pet Hospital X Canine Connection Central Animal Hospital Colonial Terrace Animal X Hospital Dog House Lounge Dubuque Humane Society X Fantasy Pet Spa X Farmers Market Dog Soap Farmers Market Dog Treats X Lady FidoFit Dog Gym X Four Paws Pet Sitting X Groomingdales Jumper's Sports Bar Key West Animal Clinic X Master's Pride Dog Groom X My Favorite Place Naughty Dog Bakery & Deli Neumeister X Pampered Pups Paw In Hand Training PetCo PetMed Animal Health Center PetSmart Shaggy Dog That's My Dog X Theisen's Two by Two Urban Hound Vanderloo & White White Front Feed & Seed Address 5875 Saratoga Rd. 1865 Central 2777 University Avenue 6306 Mandan Ct. 99 S. Main St. 2262 Flint Hill Dr. 2600 Dodge St. 2262 Flint Hill Dr. Cedar Cross Rd. Locust St. 3675 Crescent Ridge 3185 Hughes Ct. #D 2541 NW Arterial 1170 Iowa St 1300 JFK 3058 Asbury Dodge ST. 620 S. Grandview 1646 Asbury Rd. 3350 Asbury Rd. Dodge St. Signed X X X X X X Will get back X X Will get back X X X Accepted for Customers X X X 4927 Wild Flower Drive • Dubuque, IA 52002 • 563 -583 -7128 • producer @videocreations.com May 22, 2012 Park and Recreation Commission C/o Marie Ware Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Commissioners: This letter is to give my support to allowing dogs in Dubuque City parks. As a life long Dubuquer, I thought that the absence of dogs in a city park was the norm. Traveling outside this area 1 found out how different we really were. There are many tax paying, dog license paying citizens that would love to be able to take their dog to their local parks. Legally. I currently am not a dog owner. This is also an economic issue. For years the Dubuque Kennel Club Dog Show has been held at Five Flags Center and dogs are not legally allowed in Washington park. Now that the Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau has secured the Dock Dogs World Competition for the next three years, we must show our support to the economic impact of our dog visitors and dog lovers alike. If we are to maintain ourselves on a regional, national and world tourism draw for animal lovers, we must show our support in our parks and our businesses. Please vote in favor to recommend change to allow dogs in our city parks. I realize that this will take some time to come up with the details on how this can be accomplished to satisfy both the dog owners and park guests. Sincerely, Jennifer L Tigges, Owner Video Creations/WebSawy PETS IN PARKS ISSUE comments by phone today's date last name first name address phone comments 06/11/12 Westemeyer Donna _ Mayor is gung ho on keeping city green - so Donna thinks if they allow dogs in parks we won't have a clean city. What is more important, clean or green? Has heard many comments about how horrible dog feces is at beautiful river walk- getting really out of hand. Don't want to listen to all the barking - make more dog parks and keep the regular parks for people only. She has walked through Flora Park grass areas and there is dog feces there now and there aren't even supposed to be dogs in that park. 06/11/12 Wickham Tom Peosta, IA Stopped in person at Bunker Hill. IS in favor of dogs in parks. Page 1 of 2 Eileen Trimble - FW: Dogs -in -Parks Supporters Update From: Chuck Harris <chuckh144 @gmail.com> To: "'Eileen Trimble'" <Etrimble @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 6/12/2012 7:25 PM Subject: FW: Dogs -in -Parks Supporters Update From: Kate Lydon [mailto:katlydon @gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 10:23 AM To: Chuck Harris Subject: Re: Dogs -in -Parks Supporters Update Hi Chuck, I live on lower Bluff Street, right by the Cathedral.Moved here 3 years ago from Des Moines, and before that Ames, which both allowed dogs with no problems. I understand some North End residents aren't happy with the poo left on trails, etc, but I don't believe that should ruin the chance at taking dogs to Eagle Point, etc. It is likely people who live right near that trail who are leaving the dog poo behind.. Maybe we could empower community members to give civil citations or something? I personally have not seen piles of poo in the places I walk. Riverwalk, Heritage Trail, Mines of Spain, Eagle Point.. I look, but I just don't see the "mountains" that people describe. I wouldn't mind coming up to the park entrance there where people are complaining and picking up all the piles and see if it happens again. Maybe a sign with the posted fine for not cleaning up after your pet would help? I understand there are baggier already near that entrance ?? I don't believe opening certain parks to dogs will really help, it's already confusing about where you can take your dog and where you can't. And because dog - owners would concentrate on those parks that were opened up to us, and that could lead to problems. I think everyone has their own neighborhood park, and they want to be able to walk their dogs there, based on the comments I got. Personally, living downtown, I want to explore Eagle Point and Murphy Park with my dog without feeling like a criminal, and hang out in Washington Park. If you see at the very end of my "objections" section, we talk about keeping dogs off of playground areas, picnic tables, etc. I think this would solve the issue. there. I think we can handle it, just like every other major city in Iowa does. :) Thanks again, Chuck. Have a great week! Kate On Sun, Jun 10, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Chuck Harris <chuckh144(cgmail.com> wrote: Kate, file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4FD797AEDB... 6/13/2012 Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: r Emergency: Address 1 Address 2 City State/ Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message sandy kohn 5635829320 Parks Division Last thursday a group of us dog owners went down to the river walk. we enjoyed it so much and the dogs enjoyed the change in scenery also. At the pavilion there was three older individuals sitting there enjoying the river and they said to us that we could be their "entertainment" for the nite. We did basic obedience and did not disturb anyone. There are good dog owners out there, please give us an opportunity to enjoy the many nice parks and trails dubuque has to offer. Signature: Reference No: W042599- 062412 Request Status: Closed Service Request Contact Us Type: Priority: Medium Assigned To: Eileen Trimble Email: blazer739 @aol.com Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: 6/24/2012 9:38:11 AM 6/25/2012 6:34:07 AM Source: Web Dear Mr. Harris, I'm writing to you in support of the new ordinance that would allow leashed dogs in city parks. We live on Valentine Drive, and Valentine Park is our closest park area. There are quite a few elderly residents on our street, and I've always thought it a pity that they cannot walk their dogs there, where the walks are nice, even and level. They have to walk on the side walks, which we all know are uneven and due to the "invisible fences" can be quite a nuisance, as dogs shoot out from nowhere, get right up to the side walk and bark at our leashed pets, which in my opinion should not be allowed. Our house has a long street front with side walk, and we have lived here for 18 years. There used to be some very irresponsible people who would let their dogs poop anywhere and not pick it up, but there has been a remarkable drop in this behavior within the last 10 years. People have become much more used to taking bags and picking up — it's the normal thing to do now. I've lived in and visited many places, including Ames, where dogs are allowed in all city parks. People walking with dogs were always respectful of those walking without and made room etc, and the whole atmosphere was nice and relaxed. For many years I've lived in Europe, and there dogs are welcome everywhere, including street cafes, at fair grounds and certainly parks. Every park entrance had doggie bag dispensers and trash cans, and dogs were so used to walking in sometimes very crowded situations, it made them much calmer and better behaved . 6-I believe Dubuque is ready to take a step forward and allow leashed dogs in all parks. We who pay to have our pets licensed and take them to the vet regularly know how to pick up after them, and do so. Please vote to make Dubuque more dog friendly, both for the tourists, and us who live here. Respectfully Yours, Isabelle Kirkendall 1215 Valentine Drive Dubuque, Iowa 52003 Milkamu @aol.com Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: Address 1 Address 2 City State /Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message Maria Wiblin 563 - 581 -9801 City Council I am a dog owner an am very interested in opening the parks for Dogs. I am hoping with the partial repeal that this will include the walking trails. I live a block away from the walking trail near 22nd street and it frustrates me that I can not walk my dog on the path. I am also frustrated that this will not included Eagle Point Park. There is really no reason, if a dog needs to be leashed. Why can they not be allowed in a park? Responsible dog owners would not interrupt a wedding or other formal event. Also, I lived in Minneapolis and Iowa City and not a single one of their parks or trails are off limits to pets. It seems to me that Dubuque can do a little better at being a dog friendly city. Thank you. Signature: Reference No: W044029- 072612 Request Status: New Request Service Request Type: Priority: Medium Assigned To: Eileen Trimble Email: maria.wiblin @gmail.com Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip/ Postal Code: Create Date: 7/26/2012 10:57:58 AM Update Date: 7/27/2012 9:53:22 AM Source: Web Contact Us Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: Address 1 Address 2 City State /Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message Susie Jones 563 - 552 -7247 City Council I moved to Dubuque a little over a year ago and along with many of my neighbors and coworkers at IBM are hoping to see a change in the NO DOGS in the PARKS ordinance. Dubuque is a great family orientated place to live but is definitely behind the times when it comes to a dog friendly place. We pay for a license that comes with no benefits except that their name is in a database... The vet offers the same service... The Merriam - Webster Dictionary defines the word License below... noun \E "IA «- sETMn(t)s\ Definition of LICENSE 1 a : permission to act b : freedom of action 2 a : a permission granted by competent authority to engage in a business or occupation or in an activity otherwise unlawful b : a document, plate, or tag evidencing a license granted c : a grant by the holder of a copyright or patent to another of any of the rights embodied in the copyright or patent short of an assignment of all rights . I hope this message finds its way to the City Council and will be considered when voting on this issue... Thank you.. Signature: Reference No: Request Status: Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip/ Postal Code: Create Date: W044811- 081312 New Request Contact Us Medium Eileen Trimble sooziej04 @gmail.com 8/13/2012 6:12:27 PM Update Date: 8/14/2012 12:19:27 PM Source: Web That's My Dog July 27, 2012 Robin MacFarlane President That's My Dog! Inc 51 10 Wolff Rd Dubuque, IA 52002 Dubuque City Council members, Mayor Buol, and Mr. Van Milligen ga I am writing in regard to the proposal to repeal the ban on dogs from our Dubuque City Parks. I spoke in favor of the action at a previous council meeting and also at the Park Commission meeting on July 10th. First I would like to volunteer my expertise if the council has questions or wishes to discuss issues of dangerous dogs or other pertinent matters that may be of concern while reviewing this proposal. The City of Dubuque Animal Control Dept. has contacted me in the past requesting my opinion on various dogs and issues and I am happy to assist in this discussion as well, if needed. Secondly I would like to address a few key concepts that were mentioned at the parks commission meeting that are concerning to me as a Dubuque resident and as a business owner. At the July 10th parks meeting it was discussed that there should be "compromise" on this issue. That going forward Dubuque dog owners may be allowed to visit "some" of the parks with their pets but our "marquee parks" such as Eagle Point and Murphy Park should remain off limits to dog owners. It was additionally suggested that dogs now be banned from the River Walk area as well (Alliant Amphitheater to south end Pavilion) because it has become a "ritzy area and even weddings are occurring there" I would suggest that the dog owners of Dubuque have more than compromised since this ban was enacted over 50 years ago. Since that time, licensed, tax paying dog owners of this city have not been 5110 Wolff Rd Dubuque, IA5zoo2 0: 563 -588 -3039 C: 563-599-3258 W: www.ThatsMyDog.com allowed to walk their dog through our city parks. Additionally, to think that some of the Dubuque parks may be more pristine and of higher value than places such as Golden Gate Park, The Grand Canyon National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Central Park (all places I have walked my personal dogs) seems a bit arrogant and makes it difficult for tourists traveling to our city who are accompanied by their dogs. Eagle Point and the River Walk in particular are destinations that should be dog friendly as it offers some of the most desirable views of the Mississippi River that our area has to offer. I am very aware that change is disconcerting and that there are those who do not like dogs at all and therefore do not wish to share public space with them. I am also aware there are irresponsible dog owners who may create some problems. However, I do not believe creating restrictions and regulations to guard against the lowest common denominator is what our city strives to do. If it is "too big of a risk" (as some mentioned at the parks meeting) to allow dogs in these areas I would certainly think going back to two way traffic on some of our city streets after 50 years of them being one way passages would be cause for enormous concern for public safety. The problems of unruly dogs and irresponsible owners who do not clean up their dogs waste can both be addressed by holding accountable the responsible parties. This will likely mean some increase in manpower, at least initially. However, it is my feeling if rules are strictly enforced early in the transition the message will be clear what will or will not be tolerated. If after an initial trial period the problems are significant then I believe there would be just cause to reverse a decision. I don't believe that will happen however. In May of this past year I volunteered with the Clean up Downtown Project and specifically requested to be assigned to the River Walk area. Myself and 3 other volunteers found 2 piles of dog waste in the entire Port of Dubuque area. This is an area that is currently heavily trafficked with visiting dogs. Conversely we retrieved numerous soda bottles, cigarette and snack packaging and literally 1000 cigarette butts, totaling 3 large bags of trash. Quite simply, the city of Dubuque is changing. No longer does everyone own their own property with plenty of back yard space to play with and exercise their dog. We continue to work toward 2 attracting business and newcomers from other municipalities who are already accustom to taking their dogs to the park. These new area residents are dismayed to find the rules are dramatically different here. Please allow me to share a few statistics (copies of resources attached) There are approximately 74.8 million family dogs in the U.S. 39% of U.S. households own at least one dog. The pet dog industry is currently a 50 Billion dollar industry with annual numbers continuing to grow despite the economic down turn. Dogs are the most common type of pet to travel with (78% - 85% according to various surveys) Of a survey of owners who do travel with their pet when possible 64% said they are likely to lengthen their stay if pets are welcome. The July 15, 2012 issue of USA today reports that 44% of dog owners will spend an additional $50.00 - $150.00 to be able to travel with their pet, 43% will spend greater than $150.00 The data suggests that this trend in pet popularity is going to continue to rise. Becoming more pet friendly is an issue the city will face sooner or later. Adopting small changes for a "wait and see" attitude only delays further discussion that will happen in the future as dog owners continue to press for their right to walk their dogs in our city parks. In regards to potential dog bite problems I would like to point out another statistic that 2/3 of bites occur on or near the victim's property, and most victims knew the dog. This bears out with my experience that dogs display the greatest likelihood for a potential bite when they are on their own property where they feel a sense of ownership (territorial) Further it should be pointed out that when one is looking at dog bite statistics, a "dog bite" has a very broad classification and includes any tear of the skin caused by tooth or nail. This means that the statistics include puppy play biting, any nail scratch the tears skin, police canine apprehension bites, bites to dog professionals dealing with fearful or aggressive animals, accidental bites etc. I am not attempting to suggest that dog bites are to be taken lightly or that our municipality should not be concerned, however I believe we have enforceable laws in place for dangerous or vicious dogs. 3 Individuals need to be held accountable rather than all dog owners being lumped into the "what could happen category" and therefore regulated against. I hope the council will take this letter into consideration and vote in favor of repealing the ban on dogs in our city parks. Respectfully, Robin MacFarlane That's My Dog! Inc 563 - 588 -3039 Going nude saved struggling Fla motel from going under Fawity Towers in Cocoa Beach is among resorts rebranded as nudist, and now business is boom- ing. But not everyone is happy. 1B. Best steakhouse USA is o . 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Hy Rachel Huggins and Alejandro Gonzalez, USA TODAY Waiting: States defiant, compliar but mostly undecide( By Richard Wolf USA TODAY The Supreme Court's decision upholding Pr dent Obama's health care law but potent limiting its scope has created a stark polit divide among the nation's governors. A 50 -state survey by USA TODAY shows c Republican governors are refusing to expand 1' dicaid and only Democrats are vowing to expi- it following the court's ruling that states car: be penalized for failing to enlarge the progr More than half the governors are undecided. The partisan gulf exposes problems for the law as it staggers from the 5-4 • St court decision, past GOP efforts to re- break peal it in Congress and toward a No- vember election that could decide its fate. Wit out broad action by states, millions more Ame icans will remain uninsured, hospitals will fa: continuing demands for uncompensated car and insurers may be forced to raise premiums. 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Hotel Onime special Report Pet Travel Statistics Reported for Second Quarter of 2006 Knoxville, TN — September 12, 2006 - BringYourPet.com (yvww r et.coin), a leading pet friendly hotel and lodging directory continuously polls thousands of its Web site visitors, newsletter subscribers, and random households regarding their travel and purchase habits. All who participate in the surveys own at least one pet. A portion of the 2006 second quarter results are as follows: • 82% stay at designated pet - friendly hotels or lodging each year. • 75% take their pets with them when leaving town. • 64% would be more likely to lengthen their stay if given the opportunity to travel with their pets. • 85% travel with dogs. • 6% travel with cats. • 34% travel with dogs 50 pounds or more. • 39% say it is 'difficult to find pet - friendly lodging'. • 40% say their biggest grievance with.pet- friendly lodging is it is difficult to find. About BringYourPet.com BringYourPet.com brings_pet friendly travel options to traveling pet owners from the USA and abroad. The company Web site located at wcvw.6ritlgvo €u° acorn is a valuable tool in planning a successful pet - inclusive travel experience. The site lists high 1 of 3 7/18/12 9:59 PM American Pet Ownership Statistics and Spending American Pet Ownership Statistics From Lianne McLeod, DVM, former About.com Guide Numbers and statistics have always fascinated me. I found the following numbers particularly interesting, especially how many exotic pets are kept in the US and how much money is being spent on pets. Of course, the benefits of pet ownership make pets well worth the cost, and I think the numbers show that people increasingly treat their pets as a valued member of their families. American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA)tracks consumer trends when it comes to pets. The 2007/2007 National Pet Owners Survey done by the APPMA found that pet ownership remains r on the rise in the US. While dogs, cats, and fish remain the most Boa Constrictor tranne McLeod popular, reptiles and other small pets are becoming more popular too. Here is the breakdown of the US pet population and a comparison to a couple of years ago: http: / /exoticpets. about. com/ cs/ resourcesgeneral /a/petstates.htm ?p =1 • Reptiles - 13.4 million (11.0 million in 2006/2006 and 9 million in 2003/2004) • Small animals - 24.3 million (18.2 million in 2006/2006 and 16.8 million in 2003/2004) • Birds - 16 million (16.6 million in 2006/2006 and 17.3 million in 2003/2004) • Cats - 88.3 million (90.5 million in 2006/2006 and 77.7 million in 2003/2004) • Dogs - 74.8 million (73.9 million in 2006/2006 and 65 million in 2003/2004) • Saltwater Fish - 9.6 million (9.6 million in 2006/2006 and 7 million in 2003/2004) • Freshwater Fish - 142 million (139.0 million in 2006/2006 and 185 million in 2003/2004) Source: AAPMA Spending According to the APPMA statistics on spending, Americans spend more on their pets year after year. Total pet industry expenditures in the US over the last few years are as follows: • 2007: $41.2 billion • 2006: $38.5 billion • 2005: $36.3 billion • 2004: $34.4 billion • 2003: $32.4 billion • 2002: $29.5 billion • And for comparison, 1998: $17 billion The APPMA reported the following breakdown for the areas in which money is spent on pets (2007 figures for the US): • $16.2 billion for food • $9.8 billion for supplies and OTC medications • $10.1 billion for veterinarian care • $2.1 billion for live animal purchases • $3.0 billion for other services such as grooming and boarding More About Exotic Pets • Choosing an Exotic. Pets • Exotic Pets A to Z2 This About com page has been optimized for print To view this page in its original form, please visit hits:; -oticoets.abooLco.mic / e;ourc2 >-cen tateahtm 02012 Aboutcom, Inc., a part of illa No York 'Times Company. All rights reserved. Links in this article: 1. ht tp:// exotl cpels. aboutcom/ cs/ resaurcesgenerai /aithoosingpethtm 2. http:// exoncpets. aboutcom/ cs/ resourcesgeneraVa /exoticontsatoz.htm of 1 7/18/12 9:52 PM U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics : The Humane Society of the Unit... TH E Ai AUGUST 12, 2011 SOCIE STATES We're the ; ;'L r on s farrIpq and l-53st effective animal protection orc7ant7 tfco_ http: / /www.humanesociety.org /issues /pet overpopulation/facts /... U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics The Humane Society of the United States The following statistics were compiled from the American Pet Products Association 2011 -2012 National Pet Owners Surrey_ Dogs There are approximately 782 million owned dogs in the United States Thirty -nine percent of U.S. households own at least one dog . Most owners (60 percent) own one dog 1 of 3 7/18/12 9:49 PM Dog Bites http: / /www.americanhumane.org/ animals /stop - animal- 4buse /fac... American .ane Asoio- The nattoz'. ;Daze for the _, :cte :oi of cI r n x a r 1 . Dog Bites Dog bite statistics • An estimated 4.7 million dog bites occur in the U.S. each year23 • Nearly 800,000 dog bites require medical caret • Approximately 92% of fatal dog attacks involved male dogs, 94% of which were not neutered • Approximately 25% of fatal dog attacks involved chained dogsl • Approximately 71% of bites occur to the extremities (arms, legs, hands, feet)2 • Approximately two-thirds of bites occurred on or near the victim's property, and most victims knew the dog • The insurance industry pays more than $1 billion in dog -bite claims each year3 • At least 25 different breeds of dogs have been involved in the 238 dog - bite - related fatalities in the U.S.4 • Approximately 24% of human deaths involved unrestrained dogs off of their owners' property4 • Approximately 58% of human deaths involved unrestrained dogs on their owners' property4 Breed- specific legislation (BSL) • In response to these statistics, many communities have enacted breed - specific legislation (BSL) that prohibits ownership of certain breeds, such as pit bulls, Rottweiters and others. • Any breed of dog can bite, and research suggests BSL does little to protect the community from dog -bite incidents. • In fact, BSL can often have unintended consequences — such as black- market interest and indiscriminant breeding practices — resulting in subsequent breed overpopulation that leads to increases in the number of homeless, stray and euthanized dogs. • Enforcement of BSL has been shown to be very costly and extremely difficult to enforce. One county in Maryland spent more than $560,000 maintaining pit bulls (not including payroll, cross - agency costs and utilities), while fees generated only $35,000.5 • Responsible breeding and ownership, public education and enforcement of existing laws are the most effective ways of reducing dog bites. • American Humane supports local legislation to protect communities from dangerous animals, but does not advocate laws that target specific breeds of dogs. Dog bites and children • 50% of dog attacks involved children under 12 years old • 82% of dog bites treated in the emergency room involved children under 15 years old2 • 70% of dog -bite fatalities occurred among children under 10 years olds • Bite rates are dramatically higher among children who are 5 to 9 years obd2 .• Unsupervised newborns were 370 times more likely than an adult to be killed by a dogs • 65% of bites among children occur to the head and neck2 • Boys under the age of 15 years old are bitten more often than girls of the same age2 What can parents do? • Educate your children. Studies have found that the number -one dog -bite prevention measure is education. Children who understand how to act around dogs, how to play with dogs, when to leave dogs alone and how to properly meet a dog are much less likely to be bitten. To address this need, American Humane has created American Humane KIDS: Kids Interacting with Dogs Safelvm, a dog -bite prevention program specifically for children ages 4 to 7. • Supervise your children. Unsupervised children may innocently wander too close to a dangerous situation. Eighty -eight percent of fatal dog attacks among 2- year -olds occurred when the child was left unsupervised. Supervision of children, especially around dogs, is one way to help ensure they are safe. Safe rules of behavior for kids Don't treat a dog unkindly. • Never hit kick, slap or bite a dog or pull on his ears, tail or paws. Don't bother a dog when she is busy. • Never bother dogs with puppies or dogs that are playing with or guarding toys, eating or sleeping. Always leave service dogs alone while they are working. of 3 7/18/12 9:36 PM Dog Bites 1 National Canine Research Council http:// nationalcanineresearchcouncil .com/dogbites /whatisadogbite/ e About Use Responsible Pet Ownerships Dog Legislation ® Resources* Dog Bites Publications* Media Center Preserving the Hunan- Canine Bond • Home • Dog Bites * What is a dog bite? What as a dog bite? • What is a dog bite? • Types of dog bites • The problems with dog bite studies • Dog bite - related fatalities • State -by -state information • Dog Bites in Canada To team more about the topic of dog bites, click here to read Doi Bites: Problems and Solutions, Janis Bradley, an Animals & Society Institute Policy Paper. What is a dog bite? "What is a dog bite ? ": the question seems simple enough. Most of us would describe a dog bite as an incident where a dog deliberately inflicts an injury to a person. However, animal control and public health departments consider any incident in which a dog's tooth or nail breaks a person's skin - regardless of the circumstances or any characterization of the dog's intention - to be an animal exposure that merits their notice. Based on this definition, animal control and public health departments classify all of the following types of animal exposures as dog bites: • Nips from playful puppies. • Scratches from a dog's nail. • Scrapes from a dog's tooth. • Accidental bites by dogs. • Bites from injured or ill dogs receiving assistance or comfort from Good Samaritans (e.g. dogs hit by cars). • Bites by working K -9 dogs delivered in the performance of police duties. • Bites delivered to canine professionals such as veterinarians. These may have occurred under extreme duress, such as if the dog was in pain or otherwise unable to control its behavior. (e.g. a vet tech bitten while removing incubation tube from a dog's throat) Dog Bites and "Statistics" Dog bite statistics include a range of types of dog bites. The vast majority are not severe enough to warrant a trip to the emergency 1 of 4 Search Contact Use Blog Video of the Week A Video Interview with Victoria Voith, Ph.D., DVM, DACVB READ MORE Send to Friends Publications • Visual Breed ID Poster: Labrador retriever Mixes • Visual Breed ID Poster: "Pit Bull" Mixes • Dog Bites: Problems & Solutions • The Problem of Dog - Related Incidents and Encounters • The Relevance of Breed in Selecting a Companion Dog • The Pit Bull Placebo READ ALL PUBLICATIONS » View Points Breeds and Behavior by Janis Bradley reprinted from The Bark (April/May 2011) Click here to read full article. Reading Suggestions 7/19/12 12:54 PM Good afternoon, my name is Jim Kress. I live at 3090 Keokuk St. in Dubuque. I am here again to speak to you about the issue to allow dogs in our city parks and to present a petition to you against this request. The petition is still active as we have only been collecting names for just over a week. We have been letting non residents sign also as tourists have been brought into the equation. Their response is, "Oh no don't let that happen." I am not going to dwell on the subjects of dog bites, sanitary issues and loose dogs, which I am sure you are all aware of. The sliding boards, teeter totters, and merry go rounds, have all been removed because of safety issues. The swings are still there, but the wooden seats have been replaced with a softer one to prevent injury. The wading pool no longer has water in it due to health issues. Allowing dogs in the parks would be going against everything we have already done to make it safer for children. In the late 70's Eagle Point Park become not family friendly and the one dollar admission fee was instituted and turned the park into a family park again. I believe allowing dogs into the parks will once again keep families away from the parks. Who will enforce the leash ordinance? The Park Ranger does not come on duty until 4:OOPM. Any calls to the police department will receive a low priority and answered when they have time. Has anyone asked the park maintenance workers how they feel? Keeping the ban on dogs in city parks will not be detrimental to the city of Dubuque. Dubuque has attracted many new businesses to our city with the dog ban in effect, and many more local businesses have expanded. The Port of Dubuque was developed with tourists in mind, so apparently the ban has not affected tourism. The Dock Dog Competition signed a three year contract with the ban in effect. Dubuque has been awarded the status of being an All American City, so why are we trying to follow what other cities are doing. Shouldn't they be following what we do? Allowing dogs in parks will cost money is there even any money available for this? I believe the second dog park is waiting for the funding to be available before it can be established. It has been mentioned to use the dog registration fee, but isn't that money earmarked for the Humane Society and the animal control office, which is already on a tight budget. Does the animal control officer even work on weekends? Dogs are already allowed on many of the trails, and A.Y. McDonald Park in Dubuque. Has anyone done any research on the reason why pets were banned in 1969? Don't allow dogs in our city parks. The safety of children is first and foremost for me. Don't try fixing what isn't broken. Thank you. Hello again. I am Jim Kress, I live at 3090 Keokuk St. in Dubuque. I have been out talking to people and getting signatures from people who are using the parks and Farmer's Market. Very few people have been in favor of changing our current ordinance to allow dogs in our city parks and want to keep our parks dog free. Please listen to them. People can take dogs to A.Y. McDonald Park, Miller Riverfront Park, Bergfeld Pond, the dog park, and all the bike paths and walking paths in Dubuque. So there are alternatives. I talked to John Hale, our former Park Superintendent, and he has also signed my petition and told me a story to pass onto you. When the Superintendents from across the state would come to Dubuque for their annual conference at Eagle Point Park, they all thought it was a good idea that no pets were allowed in our parks and would love to be able to do the same in their city parks. I also talked to a woman who runs a Day care and said when she takes the kids to Flora Park to play, she has to take bags with her to pick up dog droppings before she lets the kids play. And this happens while dogs are not allowed in parks. I attend the Sunday night music at Marshall Park and people will call out to me to bring the petition to them to sign. Many people who have signed, told me they are dog owners and that dogs do not belong in city parks. Thank you June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident ()/ZULA .,,U //// 5 3 -z�- K. 5-7--- S- a_ KA e. \A' e-- NCf '0 .- 4)--o-Y1 - k ,3--a .//:--/-j/N-e- ( - (--e--, -e C C r 4z�� y �� , ( 5z6 6\ck.fc__J5 Am. J O _ _ Aid 0iL .: q7(//3 yeni,C V(11. N 5-41-(-N-2 2 s).,L.....,,,,_,_ K N -'\LO1k\ r� ,2 (:. i� U , L7 (- 6''/_2 / '�' D Z ,/-(,! K 3 f o %r6} {' . 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Name Address/Email Address City Resident i9.1 lit/ ,-/Y,//t,i u /-c-A_. /32/7- /..„..i. /7532 "4_,..L..•,77,-&),c,„ A/6 cw&u. -f2i) (. \f2x k-rr 1?,..-33 3 3 LI— 7 M /-A iikiAwyina-A, ,tri . / a -a 6 515 .21--Z 1 PQ,-( `,,,,-Lz_c..2 , •-__ (......_-_ /q6 rir ky, ..,,, ,—....." 2'15- V--)c,,5-7(re—, , ,,, IAA). Akc . itNuok> (11( June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Address /Email Address City Resident GG, ‘,2z.,o. 6_,_-,A, 7,,,,,I,.;___A.:: /!(, cc „S - \\ \\ V � \a \il \)(N),c) `� \ \ . 0 D 6ukt,A_) i 35- 004 PAZ Y � 0 to 3 )94,t1,Q_ .4-z;'- r-' i_- 1,8ri 771 /4( 2 ,ti--a 4( wri .t lb D / r D S S S , ;S l 7 4 G6 X 7 2 7 : 0 2 / ? Y ) , . -X6 ��1 l g l \ es Sz i(e'— .-ffy /A, //t, e,s f- k - ) 0 )) -i.;,J I-37 , - - i . 717,<,v 6/ V--9-, �-,roA Y,v(A S� 1 1o� . ILL cT b.(; \f-(='S June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. 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Name Address/Email Address City Resident 0 4,1-4 M up ) 1 c) ill itro A / 9 75 / , )" _i I _ ) I 'C-8,111 R6?--k,d-v-i 3 e) /1-----Z" - 7 / 7 _.,9; ,---• ' ,7' i , ' V1(7---s 7 , / CS , &/1 ) - 4:4 / a),2 -,) _V- , t-e_.. , - , 5 2 ;,---- -----7,--7 1--4----a. 4 , ,7_ - {.(--/--72_ce,,,,,- 7 1, -": c- , June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident ? 6'f-7' 3 •-..,-, c ' z--- / ,.- -3___Z- 1.)',)vi7\.1 ,'.(_ vi- 13 r' 6 hAck• t( tpd ,../ (Etc, 0, - Lt/)a 321 (-) Anro el 33 r, _____-------- zz. -3.,../ ,1,„,,,c,., , ,.., /2:7 L 4 — ,-• ---------- Ou■Juv (t---) ,,, t CA (t, /a ( 0 3 )- (C? --vti c-) 0 Ct 2 / Z_-------- — _ / -'-----r7 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks'of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident / ,:- ,-------) ,_,.---------t . „,.., ------Dio—c---- \---- -7,,,,e ‘72c.;----) c 4 .\, <---( 9 3 - ___ / it : ( 11 ---- 1 ,---- ). liti?-e.i11-2----) 3)6, 4 ■ cr s e-i-1, 17 it — * - I 7 / 6 PIA& 0 3,Q, ii v,,,,,,. , _ 74 ki;, e, i ' ° 47- Zs-A-Lc A /;fit:ijr‘ ) _ L , 4i, c ' ) / 6, 5- I (I) I (.-;' E r , - 3- r /).-v- II )-),._6-0 E16.1e.,-(-- 0 ' - _,- /67 7 ,.., /7 ..,A.7, ,_, , ye: 5 /a /9J i ' __-- June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident ,444-6i, A----ir ' '--e, (-2/tty oP 9 ,,1---226(_.E.-e4)---117_ 714).L.1,,G?-4 `":7--( _/ p j" J j , � I 9- j of c-' 1. /4 b Y'ei e I j Cit 70C Lc) 60-c. -vt_AA- ,,!)-04t9----) 235i-9 60 LA,-/'J,,--f--- V5).---- r G i {-'I 3 =�lD IA/ At7 '1(/-3Z/ !/ ,--,c74,- r J, — ,/..-??,--1— ii:' ---t:-.1--- Y44 Pc h, P/C 20,-/ June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident 1-3<-) _ONI\AP-z /5--- Zci 1-22-1 /2 b 9 D z oki-e 5 tt., et j D. J June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident -6171,7" kL /7 7 471 'V cj t-e 3 7// ea Pry p-c 4/// 71/ )7 ,7:3T LeL i fl June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident Aw 6 2-)-V 57/ 1 /7 , {J c /do,' / ) (<0 77( 7 ( (p.e a Li- 40 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident 71-1-,LA-41;1 IL3 ,cJ ,,4) ©+mo 10 0c g, /0 7 7 ( .- ?o a Re( ) '10 azuLa (kk. 02,„ /77Z % (`0 /I boi)/ June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident P : 3,,,Ii 1/ (7,4, ,1_,-/..,:- k Ilic r( z ).),,,i ( - 7 c.:, -) , 5— ir- -ri-o, ()fie} / ' z d•--y,', (/- 7(2::, I 7 ...----/1-o.__ ) I/ ■,i. at D CtAA--)-- 772 •i-1/1/4 it/ I) (3 ci R /4// - 7%--- ----- , ' 'A ce?)Y)( 1--.\ '-' .. , 4 d 4: 44„, ," :7- -- \-----/-- /-'- ..„_. t .---,„ 8,3 (--&-- Li, _--c---e' -c,. (J .,.,, ---.C.Y4---, June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident 7 i q14 coo( Pz-- / 1. _ //�,�✓✓ .." -n / 49/2 `d 4- S 6 v A°' L ery .r lV1 c P 6 z , A,,,,/' /72, ay, "(,\,, f' 7 2L I) 6- f )2L r,7 / G N \---)3(47).1, `y e • 4 A c 777 f7 <(d A -_,'c/ _L, J /4,2 .: . (77) , .7,,, 76 ;> A6,- /Li,. ,,t,...„,: 7 i June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident (_7 3 5(41 /y F 1/ (J- c( 339, ( S/173- MsL Roj k/D June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident ; I `? V/ fi-er VAC/ Ye-5 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident r 01")) pdig Da YL-J y 5 Of% JA ye. c June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident 15A6 7) PPAD Dc 6' iPL3ck') Dix; a 714/L- Di3c) j( 5r- June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident ci y 5 iutctoic-t5 (2-A ch 7E7- /(} If I t / 6777-7-,cwfogy-c7---Z/ii ',5At 3 // /164 7V) 9 Yes ?1( -r° June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident --7v v le 64 � �L 72/ )//77 �J v(3 v d 2)/4--6/7z-t-,0-Li gl /3Ay 1)6 u '4, /v .; vA , ,_,) June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident AiciAL-,,,Azi,,,,,,,,_, ,;- / 9.,:z 1--Ki z,,,,,, , ,9-- -_:„ --/0- 4X-1;11 ,,C3L,-) _S- -/ea/2 ID,, dLvri,,,,---a.#1, (,) 9; Fa::46,ti-ez,,, /LI , -" :US Sl `' /q a_ � s )._---,,,,k, ' ti - Om ,t urf L!' , a 6--------,-, ._Awv_c__,.); 7. -Vo 1 '-- k--c\---\-A-E:b. c ics -2'. a as i 1 ,, 0 (dog- (cc yx2__.5 ye S i A - J 3 --It . X° V ' 6YVY1 ' (1 Allk lYIC, r/ (e rmot 0 jiL e, 1 0 ac,oci f- d czck,0 .r - S •C Gt a (62_ r - ( 1 rrCz L.--) -C 61 - ' J/ il 5- 6 6 t--((>0,_ r J June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident 2 C, J 9- C G' n T r � A) -k C) St Lit bk- 0/x,5 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident Ve f/a z (--C-21t- 3 3 V./z i/ rr /V O June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident /44,at 0 - A --(24 c---1., /1,7 Y '''237 -40)4 -')L k chdr 74 , /VC />!/ , A 1644-dee_.__ / Vso - /6-4__ g , -- / /,'S-6. /I, Ye_ 5 C /0 51- 0 1--- s Au c ()-))--) (•.(6,:, 16;,-t- fi 60 ve_s 7--'-'N - -7 4/ f) / 5,T 1-14' )4?i,i4cvmAxki ,c2 8 0 jz-l-k Ciii-e-P3-01-/ y--,Q/ / (/ 7, I 4/01„we) , , d se/ / r-gfi A h<L1 (0 04“4,16 lc A/I0 0 1 J5L-LiL,i)i / 41,,,t A . _0 itivio /D)z-zo &, (_/)62, June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident oo ),4: 77/ • c , /4- ///tZ (X--tt-Tit 6 j wE / e/ ('-'2_4Jjk_J .z;"-30(;)g // V. , ,,,, z.z._ ,,,,/,-, _ 5 a 2 Lit ' y J /1::„,,em..-. }/:;a16 /' ./' / //z„) ,T.,,,e,,T0-- _ -----4 _ //( vo67-- --/-0 e.,-5 'i /-6); ,573S' 2, 0 eo / O. S3 6 ,A-676(v\-, 140,,o/dQv-LJ ) f,-.3g.--(-_)- Hofs\Lc\Lsocycc-2,0 \t's " ?�ZZ (40€uE Y suc_tc. L L,, y,,_ R..., a.,,,,,, ik:c9c kh„(-97-iq_J-ek9s- vr.., 0,2 ' i -q Wash 0 -c, n 514-1) Y' le_c June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident \ (14 C\ -Cu J -7 5CF ' l 1 c �7r_ Ye (_1\o 9 YL.3 eft --LL 5 //e,:r U' GoA YCi/LO 6 Ji, yj June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Address/Email Address City Resident nn - C-Orl r c , coon (\J h 0 7 /1/1(17761.((,) I Ye, C' t---( ---/- " ( c ) 1(10 tkor-v-,--, 4 1 oc, va Lici-co,,---- -7_,i---i 1- r, ci-\ C---1k7-. Vf.),---1/4_ • ■( c i V--- 6 7_, ()D - C7_ -e,t ')---■ st7 \;.--)LAA`-) - a q` 41,7k, Oc/11 ._.-2cf 0 / 7 kV„ June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident / ,A -1 v`o, Dv,. om- I s t) ( tL CA--(10.\_i J//J n� 5 / ( , ''"LA,_ .3/7 )1i 6Y N �� k " A j7-7c' [(J T 7 d Abi /I //// June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident 07W7/3121tee.Gtil-,( S;9 7 5 7)1 64, 66,60 )(ELin- vt,Q (U0 tVo Vot OE Ye June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident j/) G'a,t(At C;r,(4-11-- 3 00:3 0 b3 /9 a % W4-5- tiC &l roSe_. /err. �b 5( C) PIA,&\( 1's D. ?V [2 /3S c /p;), /trippLE fi //Y N 'frit (.Atf5-c-g\--;"__E_ June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa, Name Address /Email Address City Resident /) ikit) 1 I 24° ‘111/0(1,1)(7' (it/L. l'enidiligg ria?'V 61t1'19&14'.'4iti A/ d 1 r 4Q Se M. , 0 tg6({ °? 3 t . A.c10, te.\ e 6-73 ir,(9-noes, Or a1,0 yob cm:, cy. i11 , bcit apic l� [A ii, St ,,,:,,,e s) y0 Co NIA 4 I —v1t-.- //03 Fo4 Lo 353 vi i A Vittljlt 4.24 4i � �C s ,n ,ottArra 07-- feA rizi fr A ti-ti i Ka 4,tel grifi- + 4p/i/eLL&Afrim:Ltia r June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident `J° (-Tnanoo,'L Z 3 5;44 _k_i_e/ 33 14- 1-IZicf\ 14Kilt/ 91A-GD-R-11-/---(2 Vs2-4—Y t(24 3„/„...„/ 6 6 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident \\--,s7- c<oc cc,-y-)---, y 6 LI C6\ n ccy0--fr 2I2 Rk104,-( ilic-u;Gt.r..„.0 \ \ a\ F-A- ,saco.: V ' , z A—, ‘)-11(-1 th-r - ki''.:2 =.- i •-11-;----,--/ -2-' \ '/'/ /0,7? ci , Z.------'' ' ki.,„— r/qc k _ In/ 4 43- Li.--, , c, , A: L k i 20_3 A . (.0 1L 1 i. //AAA f kJ , , June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident 90 ff), J /4 z // i7 0‘ two, f (, KAA(e/A, ei( 10-or /4 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident C-) 6 (./A-0474--rwfit-- 7-----) ; ,” / (14".., (0/1 - ) ., V b Z-2/71-Lc7-7-___ (VC / l'•-a..-1/1_,C7, ' ,.,e(."(z_ir '7‘1.XC 7 )7 i j,,. / A 0 tAi. :7-17.---e-:-// e yi.Z_ ai - ,,,, )C" I (7, . (-- C: //'-'). \',7e 3 ..,.. N (1, VA 2 - Fqier 20qc1 ction :c: (A , / 3---- -,) ---" 1 I t „ ,J- F 1, VI& k- ,-( ,,..14--- r 1 - /, June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident //t1/7/ r Z 14 4-5---5- i 5''N( 9/ /WI) P 1fB 4)641\ y MLA v, -tesvt c1,1 36,. 3r-LO fu .Q_ Sri Casca4 TA 3 h1 -°- 4. 1)4- 0 l-_ 1Y) / 1 - / ' 1 / 1 - R 111 C h 3 2 3 ( / i // S _4(j\-(9 s\, C.(:_):s va) r) iNf*,1 \of\ �- y(�-- --\-)11:,& -C ,_,-it_ i = 43; 2 C CIS (2; L L 641 mf-- 755 7 AY& 1), ,,,,,f_t 01 JCS/,, A lJ Jg40 (,./t6 _..4.,/,_,, ; C J7f '3 /,,.i' L-,-�,.✓ / /��, . "J //�}fjiJ 1 ,az" `°" ci,„,, ___ f POD-- , /cJ)-c__.-) - -- i 9 � /� _ y tom" if - r 1 r j June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident oo/ v� � c 1 r` j �� � 1 < f C'7 C 1 \jam _///.,, _ri _,,h5.,._)z..,,_6.,"( j_i_._i___.„. ,____,L._ J� , ,.___) 1 f JG �i �' -C -C- !J Th57--6-)6/.:,,, ..../e-;2,-/./0 ----&7.---' (-_-:",—" \KJ(,)-,_ -P. zs. y j__ (.:v.--(-,,, 4, /;7 ,9 , t/e1:4- ././(- 71� __r '—i: L/ c-e.4',/z/.1.L--) 7c (vz' 9:4 _xp-e-Ti. v: 2'),,it__-6 L) ,/ l kz---0 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Address /Email Address City Resident fkitk-i-b-d,_ ,-5v k ,,ISP6---t.Q1' _it "bv .,--es-,- C-t- "i_k_2,- A ,R „,,,c,,,,,,, E)(_, .6_16, aci_:---- dig5 /(,/,(76/66,,,,thy ki /1/ / pL Gtilie- „,,le47 g ��/ 1 ,) ILA. ' L 1-4:'1_) , 4 / _j_ ' -(2,/(W.- /.4Z, 9 — ,--_--,- A / ,,&-i;--, `--'� -- __ - v I5 �r> / � q--)-0 L, ,--L4.--d---7- ,3i,6 .s6. 4,x-,L2i / 'citi 21/ L�1U p 17 /7 / GA, 7:5” ,e. d 17 iteixa a14 Jti,-).1/ p 7/,z, ,7 / ,,(,1 ,), 74--c d /;v- G „ `J` June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident cFt 7-A-t7 2-4 de/7,c,67- cQ/ \< 1\r\ 0 / 92— )./ /6/e' / 5Gt.la^ -(i_7- ) � `_ -)( 1 r?' ob ."P g�7c ate, 1.-)( do 12 ac\( \ June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident 2 ;zz-C 67 3/ h)ev D) 'u/1u ) T14--c-)3+ (i-FT 6, Alflou-( /-to Wq1CrizD 17_6 )10 e /a Iy ALA di 'ro FO 196 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident 4 dc,{, C 2, P4 /:,2(/o> nit- /'o/1 Zvitcat,9 /°/-(--6) )0 it, a Ef 7 /77 0a l7/ 70 L - 56 7- 3663 1/0 IV)ie tr)5 A/b 6 /vo ffo too 7rC NJ' �J O i�S June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident i ,k; ((, ON 4 ,66,<<2r-5 rtock / C, <ii G- Q /0 Cdr r l H O 0 X y k (2tn I ! re 0 /9----) 7( 1 /sT V\\ )A v c, 443 ;-i (Dr-P-7 L,c4i, Vu u dio /4 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident 5 1-1 /14-7.4-1 A ze /271 1-41,47L-1 -L-4-7,7 Tij1 /Y( )/L ,dfe_,,,.,( Lzt 3J7 Neut( / 0 k C pal 1 c ■‘„ AlAr )0- 6 7(0 g 101 tt Ye-,0 54, y 7r 5 5- 5— , cdico,--.12Se ca_ag fA/Z k229 11K tir/ qf June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Kftro tpik A vora 61Vir (S Mov-am Mt 11v Address /Email Address City Resident L1 l Ato %L c/ 51- OKA ivy b ?DLO W' 175- cow ,er1 3 / /Clot ri1 I Coy, .e. (1 c/o '14 gc) it:7 .4e/ op e /1=.11L r Nf � )c sit— �o.r c1(yCH ) :5c,1,r54_ <D) C k e � v� l l� 1N 1 S.3 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address/Email Address City Resident cA`vi/I,1 411W ait 3 5 Cot( 0-66/--( 1\x_ciA ').Q1V-)&(\ ?Prz--ign4/6), 'L/ Nh tZ 3r7 Oqk eted' /-4--/z /16 L-Lscii-of-- /3 A16,61,0-74--- Sr( c f 11,,r,c--1 ( z ci,c, 0 f't- j.,.• cik ijohno 1 7L/ grad/f 29 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident (:)7/ ? 51 7 eeir/-isle 4))3Cs ) C" r J k.50 4C Crass 14 SI-VS/U /17(C, oC 2 / z, \ a Cck c+ 9 7/ �1 t 2. 0 -Th A 1--)4(2 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident 6 //'/ C6_s 4'. f AP 776,6 (6( 4-,A2vd=07 June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident 1�1 2 763 LIM 6LfitAVA ,/13-fm ViDcLi CIOCZ/- //d '77q qo 0/s pl.i j June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. ne Address/Email Address City Resident -7-1-2a3T L /...<0,,,5-7,-)A,e ,-Df? 1 VE '00(1QuE, T.171 )'45' L #-; ---- '''',,. I 61 b - e_,:v-- 2 14-'3 a Ir f 1 e ) Li D L? ID() 3 ) --; )4e5 N. A/17,-'/ (12 (--: All Ce c) i-L r 0 r,-7-J -5 • •---aci, toc s 2 `/D S 71 0 j6 \il C-E 4441 " E cZ -31 3 a (-1,_,_s--r RD Dtkick. alu.r.-,_ tA- 3-20 a l 1/74 //4re er ,i4 ,41,,p_ m-----,7,,.,ip Ye-, /4 e I 6 v- e ,-, - /\( 0 ca/h/7 i/ Z-- /-z- ti4, _ bi_t.,6 , c„.... ,c_.---- /VT" ://JJ 3----fio G1.5 __ )71AcilA 0/ s /'i, 0 f\I 0 , qq-c- (2:4 A 6S,;s" 1-fii-, / June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. Name Address /Email Address City Resident /2c2A ✓mac f/ / PvL-7'7't 22.1 (3e -kfe C �- AWL. ) YffJ I 0 (e)/4 x7;c// ix/ ,3 -3 '1A00 7 /77 430 AKYk-k-' rid June 25, 2012 We the undersigned, do not want(dogs' llowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa. (4,, c!-j Name Address /Email Address City Resident :phi S Me)/ e v \ 46e../f I 47, r G% 1,-,P 71,m 1003 g7 *15-fr- � a CYl Tot, p,72;307 c6C ( /5 (azA Za (5Z e 25/ C• t L'7 -C'7 c. tiL r 7 /07-6)0_. -53cb 3 _20n Sy'C ,-7) We the undersigned, do not grant dogs allowed in the city parks of Dubuque, Iowa, June 25. 2012 Name AddresslEmail Address City Resident dG e Clo.tle✓E!L .20/41a's0/Dd )5023 siai .6 X01 ✓ rcl 5.1 (tc t e5 Lame i-Iansm y ki`cl g 11-80 Cf(t \/rt Y45 WebQA - DUBUQUEIA - Marie Ware W040404- 050812 - Contact Us Contact Us Details Contact Us Details Name: Phone No.: City Department: If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact: Message: Page 1 of 1 City Council Please no dogs in city parks Please note: Questions or comments submitted via the City of Dubuque website are monitored during regular business hours. Message History Date On 5/10/2012 7:54:23 AM, Marie Ware wrote: Concerned citizen: We have received your input and will pass along to the parks and recreation commission whom has been assigned this topic from the Council to create a recommendation. Thanks, Marie Ware Leisure Services Manager On 5/8/2012 6:56:39 AM, wrote: Request was created by customer Request Details Reference No: Create Date: Update Date: Completed /Closed: Close Date: Status: Priority: Assigned Dept: Assigned Staff: Customer Name: Email Address: Phone: Source: W040404- 050812 5/8/2012 6:56 AM 5/10/2012 7:54 AM Yes 5/10/2012 7:54 AM New Request Medium Recreation Marie Ware eaglepoint3130 @mchsi.com Web http: / /mygovhelpadmin.us/ DUBUQUEIA /ZAdmin/ServiceRequests/Print. aspx ?id= 40404... 5/10/2012 Elizabeth Schmid 274 Wartburg Place Dubuque, IA 52003 May 18, 2012 RE: Dubuque Ordinance 10 -5B -4 Dear Dubuque Park and Recreation Commission: My family and I believe Dubuque Ordinance 10 -5B -4 is appropriate for the safety and welfare of residents using the park system, and that the policy should continue to be enforced as currently written. I would like to share with you why we feel this way. A few years ago my then five - year -old triplet daughters and I were enjoying a lovely day at A.Y. McDonald Park. I was seated on a picnic blanket while my children were playing on the nearby equipment. Too soon, however, this happy spell was broken when a father, two children and unleashed Rottweiler came bounding over to play. Two of my daughters have never taken to large dogs, so when they saw the Rottweiler, they naturally panicked and ran to me. The dog, in turn, barked and chased them, jumping at the traumatized little girls. I was beside myself in fear wondering which one I could protect. I screamed at my daughters to freeze, but of course they couldn't. Finally, the father got control of the dog and secured him with a choke collar. He apologized by saying his dog was always good around his kids. I could have pointed out that dogs — especially unleashed dogs —were not allowed in the park and that owners were subject to a fine. But I let it go. I wasn't in a position to argue with a physically intimidating man, barely holding back his worked up, instinctively- aggressive pet. All I could get out was that many kids have a real fear of dogs. This traumatic situation still haunts us to this day. Despite training by Two -by -Two, my daughters remain terrified of dogs. Even so we continue to enjoy all of Dubuque's scenic parks and have been active participants in many Leisure Services programs, including Tot Lot, Play Lot, Tennis and Art. But if you amend this ordinance to permit leashed animals near our playgrounds, it could result in a situation where kids are afraid to play at the park. That, we believe, would be among the most tragic results of all. Thank you for considering our appeal. Sincerely yours, Liz and Mike Schmid Dubuque, IA Page 1 of 1 Departmental Email Leisure Services - Dubuque Ordinance 10 -5B -4 To Remain as Is From: To: Date: Subject: CC: Attachments: "Liz Schmid" <lizschmid3 @hotmail.com> <parkrec @cityofdubuque.org> 5/18/2012 1:50 PM Dubuque Ordinance 10 -5B -4 To Remain as Is "Mike Schmid" <mschmid @cesco.com> Park & Rec Letter.docx Dear Park & Recreation Commission: I understand that you are investigating whether to allow leashed dogs in city parks. My family and I are not in favor of this measure, and I have explained why in the attached letter. A copy of this will also be sent to the City Council. I am available to discuss the matter with you if you need additional information. Thank you for your consideration. 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Dubuque, IA 52001-3922 he-ev, PETS IN PARKS ISSUE comments by phone today's date last name first name address phone comments 05/21/12 Tressel Mildred 582 -9911 Against dogs in parks; walking by harbor & dogs on the loose; poop on sidewalk and dirty; don't ruin parks. 05/21/12 Smrcina Bob & Bobbi 582 -7123 NO dogs in parks 05/23/12 Nemmers Roger 583 -7470 thinks it's a bad idea to allow dogs in parks; concerned for sanitary reasons - waste residue even if picked up; safety for small children - they run to dogs and don't know how dogs are going to react; need a safe place for kids to run 06/01/12 Richards Tom 213 -0336 (lives next to Flora). Keep ordinance as is related to dogs. He has a dog and lives next to a park but feels his dog is his responsibility. City should not have to pay the cost of blue bags, cleanup and enforcement. There is never a park ranger there to catch those that don't clean up after pet. The city has many miles of sidewalk for pets. He walks his dog along Asbury Road and sees dog piles every few feet. 06/04/12 Andresen Paul 583 -6673 Against letting dogs in park. Goes to Mines of Spain and dogs are running loose. No place to go where there aren't dogs running around. People have no control over their dogs and would like to keep it as it. Parks are nice and peaceful with no dogs barking in parks. 06/08/12 Sutton S.A. 1875 Custer Street Loves dogs but does not want them in the parks - people place. Don't want kids playing in urine or walking or falling in dog feces. WebQA - DUBUQUEIA - Eileen Trimble Page 1 of 1 Details Activities (0) Attachments (0) Customer Payments History Request Updated Contact Us Details Name: Phone No.: * City Department: If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact: Message: IParks Division No dogs in city parks please read todays paper page 5B. 'Boy recovering from brutal pit bull attack" Thanks John Please note: Questions or comments submitted via the City of Dubuque website are monitored during regular business hours. Message History Date • On 5/10/2012 9:20:52 AM, Eileen Trimble wrote: Thank you for your comments. We will pass your comments along to the Park and Recreation Commission whom has been assigned this topic from the Council to create a recommendation. Eileen T. Leisure Services On 5/10/2012 8:25:50 AM, eaglepoint3130 @mchsi.com wrote: Request was created by customer Reference No W040619- 051012 Create Date 5/10/2012 8:25 AM Update Date 5/10/2012 9:21 AM Current SLA Start Date 5/10/2012 8:25:52 AM SLA Age 0 Days Close Date 5/10/2012 9:21 AM Completed /Closed IYes Status Closed Priority IMedium 1 Assigned Dept IRecreation Assigned Staff I Eileen Trimble Customer Name Email Address eaglepoint3130 @mchsi.com Phone Source http: // mygovhelpadmin. us /DUBUQUEIA/ ZAdmin / ServiceRequests /EditDetails.aspx ?id =4... 5/10/2012 Eileen - Please add their comments to others received. Thanks, Marie Reference No: W041078- 051912 Request Status: New Request Service Request Type: Contact Us Priority: Medium Assigned To: Marie Ware Customer Email: jimlor4 @mchsi.com Name: Create Date: 5/19/2012 12:57:54 PM Update Date: 5/21/2012 11:38:16 AM Last Reviewed: 5/21/2012 11:38:23 AM Source: Web Name: Jim & Loretta Crippes Phone No.: 563 - 582 -6568 City Department : City Council If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact : Message: we want to encourage the Council to not allow pets in the city parks. We like pets but feel that the parks are a place to relax and with pets there that may not get along with other pets, there would be too much barking. There are plenty other areas for pets without disrupting the parks. Requested: f Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: r Address 1 Address 2 City State/ Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message Jean Schlueter 563- 556 -3953 Leisure Services We would just like to go on record to say keep the parks pet /dog free. Eagle Point Park is the one place in town where we can take a walk with out fear of barking /lunging dogs. In the winter people tend to bring their dogs in and they almost never keep them leashed. Unless someone is there to monitor the situation stiff fines are not going to fix problems or will end up costing $ for "policing" of dog owners. Thank You! We LOVE Eagle Point Park in particular! Emergency: Reference No: W041180- 052212 Request Status: Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip/ Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: Source: Closed Contact Us Medium Park Recreation schluetj @uwplatt.edu 5/22/2012 2:10:11 PM 5/22/2012 3:28:32 PM Web Response: X2-7 Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns regarding the pets in parks issue. We will pass it along to the Park and Recreation Commission whom has been assigned this topic from the City Council to create a recommendation. Eileen T. Leisure Services Page 1 of 2 Eileen Trimble - Re: Fwd: DOGS IN PARK From: Marie Ware To: spencedufus @aol.com Date: 5/23/2012 5:28 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: DOGS IN PARK CC: Trimble, Eileen »> < spencedufus @aol.com> 5/23/2012 1:01 PM »> Marie: Gary Schroeder sent me the below e-mail expressing his thoughts on dogs in parks, as a former park ranger. Gil Original Message From: dprangerpl <dprangerpl @ aol.com> To: spencedufus <spencedufus @aol.com> Sent: Wed, May 23, 2012 12:52 pm Subject: DOGS IN PARK Hi Gil, I don't know if you are still being consulted about dogs in the park, but if you are, these are my thoughts: I saw the girl on the news who is pushing for this. She told the reporter that she thought it unfair that dogs were not allowed in all parks as she paid the license for her dogs and also paid her property taxes. She said that it should be up to all dog owners to police themselves and fellow dog owners if they do have the dogs on a leash or pick up after them. Herein lies a potential for a big problem. If I am walking my dog and see another person who has an unlicensed, or unleashed dog, or fails to clean up after their dog, and I confront this person about the situation, what happens next? In most cases I would be either be ignored, told to mind my own business or get a punch in the nose. If the person who was not doing these things was responsible or cared, I would not have to say anything in the first place. It is the person who does not care who poses a problem. I see this approach as being very confrontational and leading to either a verbal or physical altercation or both. This will just be another thing that law enforcement has to respond to and will take away time that could be better spent elsewhere to resolve these issues. I also feel that with the added duties that the park patrol has had put on them recently, that they don't need further duties of checking for dog licenses and permits on every dog that is brought into a park. After many years of working as a park patrol officer I have seen numerous altercations file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4FBD1E3CDB... 5/23/2012 Page 2 of 2 develop simply because someone told someone else that what they were doing is wrong and they should quit doing it. Therefore, I think well enough should be left alone and just allow dogs where they are now, and leave our major parks for the people to enjoy without stepping in it, getting bit or watching the fights that could stem from this idea. These are just my thoughts on the matter. Gary (m i ri 6g1-11<-6. fgKg k v / - a),/a file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4FBD1E3CDB... 5/23/2012 Page 1 of 1 Eileen Trimble - Work Order: W041179- 052212:: W041179- 052212 From: "Marie Ware" <mware @cityofdubuque.org> To: <etrimble @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 5/29/2012 2:20 PM Subject: Work Order: W041179- 052212:: W041179- 052212 To share with the Commission. Marie Reference No: W041179- 052212 Request Status: New Request Service Request Type: Contact Us Priority: Medium Assigned To: Marie Ware Customer Email: demjmai @yahoo.com Name: Create Date: 5/22/2012 1:40:04 PM Update Date: 5/29/2012 2:18:43 PM Last Reviewed: 5/29/2012 2:18:50 PM Source: Web Name:: Mary Jo Mai Phone No.: 556 -2908 City Department : City Council If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact : Message: I am voicing my displeasure with the possibility of having city parks open to dogs. This would essentially make every park in Dubuque a dog park! We live in a neighborhood with 10 dogs and have to tolerate the barking and excrement in our yard. People have a right to have their pets on their property but I pay city taxes so I should not have to tolerate other residents animals in our parks. Our grandaughter has a fear of dogs so that will inhibit her ability to enjoy the parks. My husband and I recently walked the river walk and had to avoid piles of excrement left by pets so that shows how responsible some pet owners are. Also, we go to farmer's market and that has turned into a pet experience. Please I implore not to allow are parks to be open to pets. Thank you. file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp\XPgrpwise \4FC4DB29DB... 5/29/2012 'O ubuque Arboretum & TovtanicaL ja4ens °A `Natural Escape- �a9°ecArbo � t N 3800 Arboretum 'QriWe • 'Dubuque, IA 52001 -1040 • (563) 556 -2100 May 31, 2012 City of Dubuque Attn: Marie Ware Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Dubuque, IA 52001 Regarding: Dogs in city parks, leashed and loose `Fax: (563) 556 -2443 e-mail: abg@ctwestoffiee.net iee.net website: aubuguearboretum.com The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Board of Directors would not approve of dogs in Marshall Park. This is an arboretum and botanical garden. Dogs mark their area and this would be hard on the plants. Dogs digging in soft soil in our flower beds would do damage to the plants. Dogs leave feces and it is very unsanitary for our visitors. On May 20, 2012 we had a children's party with about 1,000 + children, parents, and grandparents. This would not mix well with dogs running free or on a leash. Sometimes we have visitors who are afraid of dogs. Some people have told us that they prefer to walk in the arboretum because it is a dog free area. We feel that this arboretum and gardens are a unique attraction for the city of Dubuque and we hope to continue it in the future. Sincerely, Jack Frick, Board President Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Your Place to Learn About Plants Page 1 of 1 Eileen Trimble - Work Order: W041539- 053112:: W041539- 053112 From: "Marie Ware" <mware @cityofdubuque.org> To: < etrimble @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 5/31/2012 5:40 PM Subject: Work Order: W041539- 053112:: W041539- 053112 Reference No: W041539- 053112 Request Status: New Request Service Request Type: Contact Us Priority: Medium Assigned To: Marie Ware Customer Email: michelle @aihchrome.com Name: Create Date: 5/31/2012 12:18:00 PM Update Date: 5/31/2012 5:36:31 PM Last Reviewed: 5/31/2012 5:38:22 PM Source: Web Name:: Michelle FREISINGER Phone No.: 563 -564 -2243 City Department : City Council If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact : Message: I would like to oppose the opening the city parks to dogs, the parks are so pretty and nice, I do not like the thought of going to the park worrying about stepping in dog droppings or worrying about getting barked at or something worse, we have a dog park. Thank you! file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4FC7ACF5DB... 5/31/2012 June 1, 2012 Leisure Services Marie Ware This letter is about allowing dogs, leashed and unleashed, in city parks. I retired to Dubuque nine years ago, because it had many things to do including many parks in which to walk and spend leisure time. I enjoy walking the River Walk although many leashed dogs are walked there. You can tell by the feces on the grass and walks, more in the winter. I have had dogs as pets but have none now as I have many allergies. Dogs coats can carry pollen, dust, mold, etc. I volunteer at the arboretum and have seen the dogs there in the winter. People will pull into a parking place and open the door for their dog. They don't even get out of their car. We have many visitors, including children. Some of them love to go barefoot in the lush grass. If dogs are allowed in the gardens, how can the areas be kept sanitary for visitors. The Lions Play Area has a sand floor where the playground equipment is. When I had a dog, she loved to dig in the soft garden soil. I can tell you that kills the plants! If allowing dogs in the parks is necessary, there should be a larger fine and strict enforcement for those who don't cleanup after their animals. Many of us will have to do more of our walking inside the mall as being near dogs is not an option. Walking outside in the fresh air is good for overweight Dubuquers. I chose to retire to Dubuque because it had many opportunities for entertainment. It has many places to go with friends, some free some not. The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is one of the best free places in the Dubuque area. axiveLitt&A,Aacc,d- Katherine Carothers 5092 Saratoga Rd Dubuque, IA 52002 Eileen Trimble - Fwd: From: Marie Ware To: Trimble, Eileen Date: 6/4/2012 6:02 PM Subject: Fwd: Page 1 of 1 For the commission and council meeting. »> Thomas Richard <tj_richard @msn.com> 6/4/2012 12:38 PM »> Marie Just to follow up with this mornings phone call : There are many miles of city sidewalk to walk dog. There is a certain number of dog owners that will not pickup after their pets. Ask the care takers at Linwood cemetery about this idea. They used to allow dog walking. Is there extra cost to the city ? For bags and extra garbage pickup. Or will the dog waste sit in the hot sun and garbage can for a week . If so how does that fit in with the Mayors sustainability plan ? They are talking about taking plastic bags out of the grocery stores How can you enforce this. You can only do something if it is seen by a park ranger. What about after hours or after the parks close for the season. I own a dog and I do not expect the city to provide anything for me and my dog. The cost of owning a dog are 100 % mine Walk along the flood wall or along Asbury and Carter by the Sisters of the Presentation. Prof that not all pickup after there pets. I know you have over 400 names on a petition. But there are approx 65000 people in Dubuque. How do the other 64600 people feel. I am asking that you leave the no dog allowed in the parks as is. And strongly enforce it. The rule is being broke already. Please feel free to share these thoughts with the park board. Thank You, Thomas J Richard 563 - 213 -0336 Thank You Thomas J Richard tj_richard @msn.com file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4FCCF84DDB... 6/5/2012 June 5, 2012 Hello, Marie - I will make short my weigh -in on the issue of allowing dogs in parks. My perspective is fresh; my husband and I returned recently from a trip to NYC to babysit our son's family dog for ten days. They live in Park Slope, a brownstone neighborhood where response to city laws is probably about as good as it gets. What's more, nearly everyone has a dog. During the daylight hours (when people are watching), "pickups" are pretty good. We noticed, however, that when we took the dog out for its first morning walk, there was a lot more dog litter around (pickup is not so good when it is dark). This happens when there is a $250 fine for not picking up! (See enclosure) I am amazed at the amount of dumping off unwanted things, using the Arboretum dumpster, stealing, etc., that goes on at the Arboretum. Of course, there is often nobody around to observe these actions, so they happen. When animal actions can damage plants and when the area where the music presentations take place could be fouled, to name just a couple of reasons, I am against this change in the law. Please add my voice to the "No changes." Thanks, /3k, 4eexxic.L.12a'6.--/ Mary Reuland Green Team and Operations Board Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden Commissioner Dohelrty, urges New Yorkers to comply with the Pooper - Scooper Law and clean up after their dogs DOG WALKERS RESPONSIBILITY Respect your comnrrunty By John J. Doherty, Commissioner of Sanitation All of us take pride in keeping our homes clean and in good repair. Keeping a home clean is an every-day effort that requires constantly picking up after ourselves and reminding our children to do the same. When we visit our friends, we're also careful to treat their homes as our own and make a point of cleaning up after ourselves. This is why average New Yorkers are both puzzled and outraged by the inconsiderate attitude of those who fail to pick up after their dogs, creating obstacles on our streets and sidewalks where every step carries a potentially unpleasant surprise. We all feel that those who fail to comply with the pooper - scooper law show a complete lack of respect for their neighbors and our communities. The "Pooper Scooper' law — officially known as Section 1310 of the New York State Public Health Code — became law in New York City on August 1, 1978. With its enactment, the Big Apple became the first major American city requiring dog walkers to be responsible for picking up and disposing of their dog's waste. Many other cities across the country — and around the globe — have since followed suit with similar ` pooper scooper' laws. We all know the MO of those flouting the law. They walk their dog, and when the pooch gets the 'call of nature,' they stand by trying to look casual -- all the while carefully looking left and right, checking for possible witnesses. Even before their dog has finished its business, it's apparent they've decided not to bother to clean up after it. They think that what they do is no big deal... unless they themselves step into another lawbreaker's mess! Sanitation's enforcement agents have a very different view and consider failure to pick up after a dog a punishable violation of the law. And while selfish dog walkers react with some embarrassment when getting caught in the act by their neighbors, they always seem to mind when embarrassment turns into a fine_ The fact is that -- whether scofflaws choose to acknowledge it or not -- failure to clean up after your dos is a violation of a State law and it carries a fine of $250. I'm proud to say we've made New York City the cleanest it's been in over three decades. However, no matter how much our dedicated Sanitation Workers clean or merchants and residents sweep their sidewalks and pedestrians comply with Sanitation regulations, inconsiderate dog walkers can spoil a clean block, not to mention a pair of shoes, with their blatant disregard for the law, coming their fellow New Yorkers' daily walks into a challenge. With that in mind, the Sanitation Department's ongoing citywide outreach and enforcement efforts aim at increasing compliance with the "pooper scooper" law and. when necessary, impose fines. It's time for all responsible dog walkers to make sure they clean up after their pets and keep them on a leash, and for all New Yorkers to reclaim their streets, sidewalks and parkland. The simple pleasure of long walks with no unpleasant surprises along the way. and most particularly... under foot , must be preserved. The bottom line is that canine waste is not only an unsightly nuisance, but it can also pose health hazards when it's not cleaned up. To report issues of canine waste in your area, call 311. We'll send our Canine Enforcement Agents there to try to catch these inconsiderate lawbreakers in the act. Remember. It is important for everyone to be a considerate neighbor. Respect your community and pick up after your dogs. June 5, 2012 Marie Ware Manager, Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa Marie: Please add my name to those who do not wish to have dogs allowed in our parks. The damage that the actions of dogs could do to trees and other plants; the cleanliness factor; and the inevitability of dogs running loose, which they do in other areas in town where they are supposed to be leashed; are among my concerns. These possibilities could be especially troublesome in an arboretum. Thank you for considering my concerns. Green Team Member Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden June 5, 2012 Marie Ware Manager, Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa Marie: Please add my name to those who do not wish to have dogs allowed in our parks. The damage that the actions of dogs could do to trees and other plants; the cleanliness factor; and the inevitability of dogs running loose, which they do in other areas in town where they are supposed to be leashed; are among my concerns. These possibilities could be especially troublesome in an arboretum. Thank you for considering my concerns. Gree % Tea ► Member Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden June 5, 2012 Marie Ware Manager, Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa Marie: Please add my name to those who do not wish to have dogs allowed in our parks. The damage that the actions of dogs could do to trees and other plants; the cleanliness factor; and the inevitability of dogs running loose, which they do in other areas in town where they are supposed to be leashed; are among my concerns. These possibilities could be especially troublesome in an arboretum. Thank you for considering my concerns. L Gr,e'en Team Me er Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden June 5, 2012 Marie Ware Manager, Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa Marie: Please add my name to those who do not wish to have dogs allowed in our parks. The damage that the actions of dogs could do to trees and other plants; the cleanliness factor; and the inevitability of dogs running loose, which they do in other areas in town where they are supposed to be leashed; are among my concerns. These possibilities could be especially troublesome in an arboretum. Thank you for considering my concerns. Green Team Member Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden June 5, 2012 Marie Ware Manager, Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa Marie: Please add my name to those who do not wish to have dogs allowed in our parks. The damage that the actions of dogs could do to trees and other plants; the cleanliness factor; and the inevitability of dogs running loose, which they do in other areas in town where they are supposed to be leashed; are among my concerns. These possibilities could be especially troublesome in an arboretum. Thank you for considering my concerns. Green Team Member Dubuque Arboretum an Botanical Garden /At_ June 5, 2012 Marie Ware Manager, Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, Iowa Marie: Please add my name to those who do not wish to have dogs allowed in our parks. The damage that the actions of dogs could do to trees and other plants; the cleanliness factor; and the inevitability of dogs running loose, which they do in other areas in town where they are supposed to be leashed; are among my concerns. These possibilities could be especially troublesome in an arboretum. Thank you for considering my concerns. 2c;.' ' v Green Team Member Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden ORIGINAL I grew up on a farm and love animals, but I am opposed to allowing dogs in our city parks (if allowed, I hope dogs are totally excluded from Eagle Point Park). I have many concerns about dogs in our parks.'Dogs will A. Interrupt enjoyment of special events 1. Dogs will bark during concerts or weddings, e.g., Tri -State Wind Symphony (certain instruments cause dogs to howl). 2. Dogs will interrupt concentration at a music performance or a wedding, no matter how well behaved the dog. Even well- behaved dogs tend to bark when seeing other dogs or animals such as squirrels. B. Create problems with hygiene and safety 1. Dogs will contaminate eating areas near and inside pavilions and near picnic tables. Dogs for most people do not belong at the "dinner table." 2. Dogs may startle and cause accidents for unsteady ambulators and those using assistive devices. (I recently had a relative fall and was injured due to a dog.) C. Diminish opportunities for peace and beauty 1. Dogs will spoil the park for those (like me) who go to the park for peace and quiet and enjoyment of the outdoors (it is one place I can get away from the barking dogs and unleashed dogs present in my neighborhood). 2. Dogs in the park will mean I can't walk without careful attention for dog feces. Many people never clean up after their dog has soiled the ground. 3. Dogs will pollute areas of the park with unsightly clumped (urine - soaked) grass. 4. Dogs may sniff people and jump on them. This happens to many people currently while walking on sidewalks. Not all people love dogs and want dogs sniffing or jumping on them. Dog owners just smile and say he /she won't bite and don't realize the dog is not welcome that close at any time and especially if the dog has dirty paws. Not all dog owners will follow the rules (leashing and cleaning up). Rules are useless unless they are enforced; this will be costly if done adequately. Currently on city streets some dog owners just carry the unattached leash. I have not yet seen a dog owner leash his /her dog when I indicate that the dog should be leashed, no matter how courteously I express it. Enforcing the rules adequately when allowing dogs in our parks would be costly and I'm guessing unlikely to happen. In the short time I was at Washington Park for Dubuquefest where the sign indicates No Pets, I saw more than a dozen people freely walking their dogs, and many stayed in the park with their dogs for extended periods. Since the current rules are not being enforced I doubt enforcement would occur with more access. I am opposed to my tax dollars paying for the policing and cleaning up that would be necessary if dogs are allowed in our parks. Our parks should be first of all for people. Please keep our parks quiet, safe, clean, and beautiful for the many people who use them. Dogs and their owners already have most of the city available. We already have to listen to dogs barking while we are in our homes; why should dog owners be allowed to spoil our parks? It is not progress or moving forward by allowing dogs in all of our parks, as suggested by some, but would be moving backward. Just because other cities allow it does not mean it is the right thing to do for our citizens and taxpayers. Our parks without dogs are more welcoming for people. -1 eie6W 406z4 Gdotieg-3 Eileen Trimble - Work Order: W041776- 060612:: W041776- 060612 From: "Marie Ware" <mware @cityofdubuque.org> To: < etrimble @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 6/6/2012 9:00 AM Subject: Work Order: W041776- 060612:: W041776- 060612 Page 1 of 1 For the Commission file Reference No: W041776- 060612 Request Status: New Request Service Request Type: Contact Us Priority: Medium Assigned To: Marie Ware Customer Email: ron_farni @q.com Name: Create Date: 6/6/2012 8:31:52 AM Update Date: 6/6/2012 8:57:58 AM Last Reviewed: 6/6/2012 8:58:08 AM Source: Web Name:: Ron Farni Phone No.: 563 564 0763 City Department : City Council If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact : Message: Dear Council Member I would like to encourage you to vote against opening the parks for dog use. I observed a person using the apartment complex that I live in with no provisions for her dogs droppings. While there are some responsible dog owners in city, there are many who are not. I feel that the dog parks we have are more than adequate, I wold like to be able to use the parks without having to worry about some ones pet. I feel the parks should be for people. Thank you for your no vote on this issue. file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp\XPgrpwise \4FCF1C28DBQ... 6/6/2012 June 7, 2012 Marie Ware Manager, Leisure Services 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Marie, As a member of the Green Team at the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, I was surprised to learn that the request to open up Dubuque parks to dogs would include the arboretum! I am a dog owner myself, but I have never considered bringing him to the arboretum. And I certainly don't want to have to watch out for other people's dogs while I am there working. Our botanical garden is not a "park" like the others. It contains many collections of special - -and sometimes rare -- plants, which visitors come to learn about and photograph. Mowers and other heavy equipment operate almost continuously at one site or another on any given summer day, and several weddings take place every weekend, not to mention other special events. We struggle to keep the plants watered, weeded, and undamaged by insects and wild animals. We don't need them "watered" by every dog that comes by, as dogs will do. And we certainly do not have time to pick up dog waste or patrol for the inevitable violators of the pickup rule. There will be no way for civilians to enforce that rule, and lazy dog owners will realize that. Thank you for considering these points as the decision to open up the parks to dogs is made. Sincerely, `IA sz... 1'art Kennie Harris 10842 Thunder Hills Road Peosta, IA 52018 Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: Address 1 Address 2 City State/ Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message Lenny Young 5635903326 Parks Division I have a concern about allowing dogs in our beautiful city parks. This could open a can of worms that will become a bigger issue than our city would want to have. There are safety concerns, cleanliness concerns and annoyance concerns.. Most dog owners are conscientious about limitations with their dogs, but too many others would abuse this priveledge Signature: Reference No: W041987- 061012 Request Status: New Request Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: Contact Us Medium Eileen Trimble lenmags @mchsi.com 6/10/2012 7:15:02 PM 6/11/2012 3:42:08 PM Source: Web Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: f Address 1 Address 2 City State/ Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message fames kress 563 582 -5308 City Council fames kress Please do not allow dogs in city parks. It is a bad idea to have Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds or even small dogs where children play. Not all dog owners pick up after their dogs, or have all shots required. Keep Eagle Point and Grandview dog free. Thank you, Jim Kress Reference No: Request Status: Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: Source: W041981- 061012 Closed Contact Us Medium Eileen Trimble mjkrs @mchsi.com 6/10/2012 10:05:14 AM 6/11/2012 6:21:12 PM Web Signature: June 11, 2012 Park and Recreation Commission 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Commissioners: My purpose in writing is to comment on the Dogs in the Parks issue you are dealing with. It seems dogs have taken a great deal of time over the years as dog owners are very passionate about their pets and other citizens do not want to be impacted by their dogs. Not allowing dogs in parks has always been a health and safety issue. Picture Eagle Point Park on a busy weekend where 2,500 people are in the park and 500 of them have a dog with them. You call your 3 year old children for lunch and the trip and fall in dog waste. Or picture that same 3 year old walking up to what appears to be a friendly dog and the dog is spooked and bites the child. Or think of you going to a park for a quiet picnic and a dog is there barking the entire time you are attempting to have this quiet lunch. All of these three examples are not only possible, they are likely to happen at some point. There are many good dog owners that control their pet and would pick up after them but there are also many not so good dog owners. People have a right to own a dog but they do not have a right to take that dog with them anywhere they want to. Other cities may allow dogs in their parks but few cities (if any) have a park like Eagle Point Park. The quiet enjoyment of our parks will be very much be impacted by allowing dogs in them. No dogs in the parks has long been the policy and for good reason. We have had complaints over the years but very few. Out of town users have understood the policy and kept their dogs in their vehicle while they visited the parks. I urge you to continue the policy of not allowing dogs in our parks. Best wishes, Gil Spence Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: Address 1 Address 2 City State /Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message William M. Gerber 5635563508 Parks Division Please vote no to allowing dogs in more parks. We were in Eagle Point Sunday and it was very crowded. If dogs were allowed, it would have been complete chaos; with possible danger of dog bites and fights. This would open up many more problems. It would also drive many people away from the parks. Reference No: Request Status: Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: Source: W042031- 061112 New Request Contact Us Medium Eileen Trimble brgerber @q.com 6/11/2012 12:46:12 PM 6/11/2012 12:46:55 PM Web Signature: Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: r Emergency: r Address 1 Address 2 City State/ Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message margaret b.schmitz City Council I wish to add my voice to the citizens of Dubuque who ask that dogs not be allowed in the city parks. The taxpayers build and maintain the parks for people...not dogs. Signature: Reference No: Request Status: Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: Source: W042043- 061112 Closed Contact Us Medium Eileen Trimble margaret @beatic.com 6/11/2012 2 :33:20 PM 6/13/2012 9:32 :07 AM Web PETS IN PARKS ISSUE comments by phone today's date last name first name address phone comments 06/11/12 Westemeyer Donna Mayor is gung ho on keeping city green - so Donna thinks if they allow dogs in parks we won't have a clean city. What is more important, clean or green? Has heard many comments about how horrible dog feces is at beautiful river walk- getting really out of hand. Don't want to listen to all the barking - make more dog parks and keep the regular parks for people only. She has walked through Flora Park grass areas and there is dog feces there now and there aren't even supposed to be dogs in that park. 06/11/12 Wickham Tom Peosta, IA Stopped in person at Bunker Hill. IS in favor of dogs in parks. Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: Address 1 Address 2 City State/ Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message Edward Wagner 563 = 590-2445 City Council Joyce Connors I am concerned about letting dogs into our city parks. Our parks now are so beautiful and well kept, do you want these parks go to the dogs? You know when these dogs need to go, they'll lift there leg and urinate on the first bush or flower that they see and it will burn out and die. His owner has no control over that. Don't get me started on the solid waste. Did you walk the flood wall, McDonald's Park and the bike path and see the dog's waste there? Our parks will look just like that. By leaving the dogs into the city parks, is the city responsible for dog bites, this will happen. Will this increase our city parks budget by replacing bushes, flowers, sod and other damage that these dogs will do? I thought the city had a dog park and the Humane Society will have one also at their new location. Now no pets are allowed into the parks. By passing this ordinance will this allow all pets into the parks? Signature: Reference No: Request Status: Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: Source: W042066- 061212 New Request Contact Us Medium Eileen Trimble wagner @yousq.net 6/12/2012 11:12:50 AM 6/13/2012 10:12:44 AM Web Address 1 Address 2 City State/ Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message Peg Wagner 563 - 582 -1549 City Council Joyce Connors I am very concerned about dogs in our city parks. Not all dogs have been to school at That's My Dog. Already this spring, my husband and I have seen dogs running lose at Eagle Point Park. I worry about my grandchildren running and playing and stepping in dog waste or worse yet being attacked by a dog. If dogs are in our parks, the city better have more park officers to control the barking and fighting. Better yet, let the families have their parks and the dogs have theirs. Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: Signature: Reference No: Request Status: Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: Source: W042062- 061212 New Request Contact Us Medium Eileen Trimble wagner @yousq.net 6/12/2012 10:07:43 AM 6/13/2012 9:30:10 AM Web ce fce 64vriel'7' Eileen Trimble - Fwd: Dogs in the city parks. Page 1 of 1 From: Marie Ware To: Trimble, Eileen Date: 6/12/2012 6:49 PM Subject: Fwd: Dogs in the city parks. »> Mike Van Milligen 6/12/2012 4:02 PM »> »> Margaret Schmitz < margaret @beatic.com> 6/11/2012 2:23 PM »> I wish to add my voice to those expressing the opinion that the parks are funded and maintained for and by people. Let us keep the people in the parks and the dogs out. margaret b. schmitz 520 Sunset Ridge Dubuque, Ipwa 52003 file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4FD78F35DB... 6/13/2012 Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: n Address 1 Address 2 City State /Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message Kim Kunkel 583 -5743 Parks Division Please no dogs in parks. 1.My son was bitten twice in his life before he was 8 years old and is deathly afraid of dogs. 2. There are many responsible dogs owners in town but there are also many irresponsible dog owners. I 'd hate to see our beautiful parks littered with dog droppings. 3. Our parks should be safe for children and humans. We pay the taxes to keep them clean and safe. It would be a shame if dogs were left to run and children were afraid to play. 4. Would the city be responsible legal for dog bites or would the owner? 5. What additional costs would the city incur if they has to hire someone to clean up after the dogs? 6. If many cities already allow dogs in parks then our dog owners should go there. I drive by the dog park every day and it seems like an appropriate space for dogs, safe and clean. 7. An article in the Telegraph Herald,two pages after the dog article this morning, is about a dog attack in WI. Ask that person how he feels about dogs in parks. 8. Parks are a place to relax not a place to worry about a dog biting you. Dog owners know that dogs aren't allowed in parks, if they don't agree with that rule then they shouldn't get a dog. Signature: Rafaranra Nn• W042096- Request Status: Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: Source: 061312 New Request Contact Us Medium Eileen Trimble kmk @yousq.net 6/13/2012 8:26:37 AM 6/13/2012 8:27:26 AM Web Requested: Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: r Address 1 Address 2 City State /Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message Dave Howe 563 - 556 -3742 Parks Division DOGS ALLOWED IN PARKS - -NO This week I have attended several functions and the topic of DOGS in CITY PARKS comes up. All that I seem to meet with say NO, we do not need. We have been free of dogs in parks for many years and want it to stay that way. When you walk on the Flood Wall, McDonald Park, up to the Lock & Dam, folks have there dogs, many run loose, many do not clean up after. There is food on picnic tables at the park and best not to have dogs around. Thanks for your consideration. Dave Howe 6/15/12 Signature: Reference No: W042292- 061512 Request Status: Closed Service Request Type: Priority: Medium Assigned To: Eileen Trimble Email: grandpadh0l @aol.com Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: 6/15/2012 2:22:17 PM Update Date: 6/15/2012 3:36:45 PM Source: Web Contact Us Page 1 of 1 Eileen Trimble - Fwd: Dogs in parks From: Marie Ware To: Trimble, Eileen Date: 6/19/2012 6:53 AM Subject: Fwd: Dogs in parks To add to the file for Commis and Council. »> Janann Sjobakken <jrssjo @me.com> 6/18/2012 9:35 PM >» We are writing to voice our concerns about the latest news which is considering allowing dogs in our city parks. Our thoughts are first and foremost for the safety of children around dogs who have owners that do not comply with the leash law. How many park patrol will be there be to assure compliance? Second, owners that do not clean up after the animals, and the health consequences....same compliance issue. Third, barking. Fourth, city liability that we pay for as homeowners and taxpayers. We cannot believe that visitors expect to bring their dogs to our city parks, or that they feel rejected or offended because it is not allowed. Thank you for allowing us to voice our concerns, John and Janann Sjobakken file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4FE021E8DB... 6/19/2012 Page 1 of 1 Eileen Trimble - Fwd: Dogs From: Marie Ware To: Trimble, Eileen Date: 6/28/2012 9:35 AM Subject: Fwd: Dogs For the file »> "Torn Richard" <inspect4u2 @gmail.com> 6/26/2012 11:26 AM »> Marie. Another thought I had. What if a family is having a picnic at the park and bring there dog and have it tied to a picnic table while they are near by and the dog is barking. Just another unpleasant situation for the people living near by. I have heard rumors of a compromise. Please don't. Please leave it as is. There are lots of places to walk a dog. Let's leave the parks as pristine as possible. Thank You. Sent from the Blackberry of Tom Richard. On the web at www.inspect4u2.com file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \etrimble \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4FEC2578DB... 6/28/2012 ORIGINAL I won't be able to attend the meeting Tues. aft., but I am totally opposed to dogs or pets in the parks. Dogs have their own park which I don't resent one bit, but they do not belong in our parks. There is no way to monitor the behavior of either the dogs or their owners. It is bad enough they are allowed at the farmers market, but I accept that, but please, please, please keep them out of our parks. People who are not dog lovers should not be forced to put up withl them in the park. Carl & Kay Winter 563 583 6346 3112 Kaufmann Ave Received via WebQA and Prevenas responded Requested: Fr Work Order # Customer Service Request Routine Maintenance: Emergency: r Address 1 Address 2 City State /Province Zip /Postal Code Name: Phone No. City Department If "other," please provide the name of the department you wish to contact Message John W Even Enter your phone number here City Council Enter your state here Please no dogs in parks. We walk in park every day. Thanks John Signature: Reference No: Request Status: Service Request Type: Priority: Assigned To: Email: Name: Phone: Address: City: State /Province: Zip /Postal Code: Create Date: Update Date: Source: W043789- 072312 New Request Contact Us Medium Eileen Trimble eaglepoint3130 @mchsi.com 7/23/2012 6:06:20 AM 7/27/2012 9:04:25 AM Web I won't be able to attend the meeting Tues. aft., but I am totally opposed to dogs or pets in the parks. Dogs have their own park which I don't resent one bit, but they do not belong in our parks. There is no way to monitor the behavior of either the dogs or their owners. It is bad enough they are allowed at the farmers market, but I accept that, but please, please, please keep them out of our parks. People who are not dog lovers should not be forced to put up withl them in the park. Carl & Kay Winter 563 583 6346 3112 Kaufmann Ave Received via WebQA and Prevenas responded Attn: Park District Board, Leisure Services Department Re: Permitting Pets in Dubuque Parks. I have worked for almost ten years as a seasonal employee for the Leisure Services Department. I understand that some individuals wish to have existing policy changed so that they may bring their pets into Dubuque parks. Please take no action. Please maintain the status quo. Spend no more time on this issue. Once the rules are extended to allow dogs in parks, many owners will be bending to the rules further and allowing their dogs off the leash. I already see too many dogs off the leash in areas where dogs are permitted, particularly the trail on the levee along the Peosta Channel. The grass alongside the trail by the Channel Inn is covered with dog turds. Throughout my lifetime, I have seen unresponsible behavior by dog owners. Even when I asked them to control their dogs, the response is usually silence. I ask that the Board also remain silent on the issue of pets in parks. Please do not take any action in response to their request to permit pets in parks. Many dog owners make no communication other than stating "he won't bite ", and stand motionless while their dog chases me. Each summer, I have worked at Flora Park as the Supervisor of the outdoor volleyball league. I believe that permitting dogs in Flora Park would be detrimental to a large scale gathering such as the Leisure Services volleyball league. I expect that there will always be a couple people that will bring their dog(s) to the park for extended periods of time. Even if the dogs do not bite, they will likely be barking while others are at the park to enjoy other activities. I do not recall ever seeing a dog turd in Flora Park. If dogs are permitted in Flora Park, there will be turds left behind. I wish to continue employment at Flora Park in such an environment that is free of dog turds and barking dogs. If dogs are going to be allowed in any parks, please consider a ban specific to Flora Park, which has heavy use by non -dog owners for activities such as horseshoes, volleyball, pickleball, tennis, and swimming. Sincerely, Steven M. Fuchs 2279 Chaney Road Dubuque, Iowa 52001 GOOD AFTERNOON. MY NAME IS JAMES KRESS I HAVE BEEN A CITZEN OF DUBUQUE AND LIVED AND WORKED IN DUBIQUE ALL MY LIFE. I HAVE LIVED AT 3090 KEOKUK ST. SINCE 1969, I AM NOW RETIRED AND HAVE USED THE CITY PARKS ALMOST ON A DAILY BASIS. WALKING AND PICNICKING WITH MY FAMILY ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS IN THE CITY PARKS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REASONS WHY NOT TO ALLOW DOGS IN CITY PARKS. THE FIRST ONE BEING DOG BITES. AND NOT EVERYONE PICKS UP AFTER THEIR DOG. IT IS A MESS TO CLEAN OFF SHOES AND IF YOU NEED EVIDENCE JUST WALK THE PEOSTA CHANNEL FLOOD WALL, GRANDVIEW AVENUE, McDONALD PARK, MILLER PARK, EVEN THE RIVER WALK AT THE PORT OF DUBUQUE. OR JUST WALK THROUGH ANY NEIGHBORHOOD IN DUBUQUE. NOT ALL DOGS ARE ON A LEASH. NOT EVERY DOG HAS ALL THE SHOTS REQUIRED AND NOT EVERY DOG IS REGISTERED WITH THE CITY AS REQUIRED. IT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA TO PUT PIT BULLS, ROTTWEILERS, GERMAN SHEPHERDS EVEN SMALL DOGS WHERE CHILDREN PLAY. EFFICTIVE JAN. 1, 2012 LINWOOD CEMETERY AND MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY NO LONGER ALLOWS DOGS IN THE CEMETERY DUE TO NON COMPLIANT OWNERS. I GOOGLED DOG BITES IN CITY PARKS AND HAVE PRINTED OFF A NEWSPAPER REPORT FROM NEBRASKA DATED MARCH 12TH, 2012. THE NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY HAS REPORTED FIVE DOG BITES IN CITY PARKS IN TEN DAYS, IN THREE OF THE INCIDENTS THE DOG OR OWNER HAVE NOT BEEN LOCATED. THERE ARE MANY STORIES ON THIS SUBJECT BUT I JUST PICKED ONE. IF YOU CAN PREVENT ONE CHILD FROM BEING BITTEN WHILE PLAYING IN THE PARK YOU WILL HAVE DONE A GOOD JOB. KEEP OUR CITY PARKS SAFE FOR EVERYONE. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS IN OUR CITY PARKS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME Update: Dog Bites In Public Parks June 10, 2012 6/10/12 9:1 ews The People You Know. The News You Trust. Dow Jones S &P 500 Nasdaq NYSE 12554.20 r 1325.66 2858.42 8151.97 Fair and Breezy More Weather 80° Conditions at Omaha, Eppley Airfield, NE 4 people like this. Posted: Thu 11:27 AM, Mar 15. 2012 AA Updated: Thu 5:16 PM, Mar 15, 2012 Update: Dog Bites In Public Parks The warm weather has sped up the time table for a number of events, some good others not so good. The pollen "explosion" is weeks ahead of schedule but many are weeks into their outdoor workouts and dog bites in the area are at mid- season levels. Lucky, Molly and Buddy know exactly where they are and like most dogs, can't wait to be unleashed and set free inside Hefflinger Dog Park. Maureen Krejci says, "Whenever it is a nice day we bring them here because it is great for them as well as they sleep." The dogs love it and it burns off any excess energy so they're more obedient but Maureen and Devyn enjoy this time almost as much as the dogs. Unfortunately some of the more recent dog outings have resulted in injury. The Nebraska Humane Society reports five dog bites over the past ten days. Mark Langan says, "The vast majority of these situations could have been prevented. One, by people not allowing there dogs to run around loose in parks and two, by those people who have their dogs on a leash, be cautious of little kids running up to pet those dogs." They're common sense rules that some people may have forgotten. Maureen and her fiance remain vigilant while the dogs are interacting with any other person or animal. Maureen says everyone should. Maureen Krejci says, "I would definitely tell the parents to watch out for the child and if they are near a dog teach them the proper way to go up to a dog. Don't approach a dog, put your hand out and let the dog come up and sniff you first." Any other approach and the dog may become scared or feel threatened. Maureen Krejci says, "Seems like all dogs are very social whether it is with people or with other dogs they are all very social." But you have to let dogs warm up to others at their own pace. Langan says even though the bite may be traumatic someone should get the dog owner's information at the scene. That will help the Nebraska Humane Society follow up on the status of shots and licensing for the dog as well as check for any prior incidents. Here's a recap of dog bites in parks, in the past 10 -days: 3/5/12: A five -year old boy was walking in Gifford Park, 33rd and Cass Street, when he went to pet a large black and white dog that was being walked by a male. The boy asked if he could pet the dog and the owner said yes. The large dog jumped and bit the boy on the lip. The owner of this dog has not yet been '=HHRE Reporter: WOWT Back to HomePage ADVERTISEMENT http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Dog_Bites jn_Public_Parks_142795695.html REPORT NEWS ON 6 CONTESTS STATION INFO LOGIN CO TO THE OPENING CEREMO<` 2 Page Update: Dog Bites In Public Parks located. 3/7/1: A twenty -year old male was in Heftlinger Dog Park at 114th and West Maple when his dog and a black German Shepherd began fighting. Both the twenty -year old and his dog sustained injuries. The owner of the Shepherd has not yet been located. 3/10/12: Two adults were in Miller Park, 30th and Redick, when a large dog, possibly a Border collie, ran up to them and bit them on their hands and wrist. The dog was running stray in the park. This dog has not yet been located. 3/13/12: A five -year old girl and mother were in Aspen Park, 7300 South 53rd Street. A man was walking a dog, unknown breed. The child ran to pet the dog, and the dog bit her near the left eye and on a finger. Neither the dog nor the owner has been located. 3/14/12: A three -year old female was with her mother in Conoco Park, 84th and Papillion Parkway. A dog (Dalmatian /Dachshund mix) was tied to a tree, near its owners. The 3 year old girl was given permission to pet the dog, and when she did the dog jumped and bit her in the chin. This dog was located, and is current on rabies vaccinations. 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