North Grandview Avenue Pet Park RecommendationTHE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
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TO: The Honorable Mayor Roy Buol and Members of the City Council
FROM: Evelyn Nadeau, Chair, Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
SUBJECT: North Grandview Avenue Pet Park
DATE: February 19, 2008
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the City Council with the
recommendation of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission on the future of the
North Grandview Avenue Pet Park.
DISCUSSION
As with the City Council, the residents of Aspen Court have spoken to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission about the impact that the noise from the Pet Park is
having on their lives. These residents have been respectful and patient as we have
tried to resolve this situation.
At our January commission meeting one of the commissioners asked that this subject
be placed on the February agenda to discuss making a recommendation to the City
Council. The feeling was that these neighbors are truly bothered by the noise and the
situation needs to be resolved.
The issue was placed on our February 12, 2008 agenda and after much discussion, the
commission voted 3 to 1 to recommend to the City Council that the North Grandview
Avenue Pet Park be closed as soon as another suitable Pet Park is opened.
The Commission feels it is important to address the problems the neighbors are
experiencing. Although measures have been taken to reduce the noise, including
adjusting the hours of operation, asking owners to help limit the barking of their dogs,
and screening the entrances, area residents are still not comfortable with the noise
level. Closing the park seems to be the only solution that will satisfy the neighbors. To
reduce the impact on dog owners, the Commission feels that the park should not be
closed until another pet park that meets or exceeds the current need is opened. The
Aspen Court neighbors are in agreement with this solution.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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