Dog Park Relocation Letters_Hartig_HanssenJeanne Schneider - Re: Dog Park
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From: "Joyce Hartig" <joyhart(c~mchsi.com>
To: "Joyce Hartig" <joyhart@mchsi.com>, <rdbuol@cityofdubuque.org>,
<dresnick@cityofdubuque.org>, <kbraig@cityofdubuque.org>,
<rjones@cityofdubuque.org>, <klynch@cityofdubuque.org>, <jconnors63@mchsi.com>,
<dvoetberg@cityofdubuque.org>, <jschneid@cityofdubuque.org>,
<ctymgr(c~ city ofdubuque. org>
Date: 03/19/2008 8:00 AM
Subject: Re: Dog Park
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From: Joyce__Hartig
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Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:47 PM
Subject: Dog Park
Dear Mayor Buol, Mr. Van Milligen and Council Members,
I am not a dog owner or am 1 affected by the current dog park. I do have concerns about the idea of moving the
dog park to the 12th St. location:
To the north of the area proposed, there is an observation deck, built to enjoy the bird life that comes to the
area seasonally. This is located in the old DBQ Pack parking lot, and is pretty much adjacent to the site
proposed for the dog park.
This winter was a exceptional year to bird watch, especially the bald eagles. The trees surrounding the
detention basin were one of those areas. In fact, the trees closest to the area proposed for the dog park, was a
favorite spot for them to sit. In addition to eagles enjoying that area, herons, ducks, egrets, pelicans, and many
geese use this area. Geese sit by the hundreds directly in the proposed area.
I don't see how a dog park in this location could possibily be a good idea, unless dogs take precedence over all
the wildlife that passes through this area. The bird life will not be there to enjoy if dogs are allowed in the
adjacent area.
Thank you for considering my thoughts,
Joyce Hartig
830 Southern Ave.
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From: "Joanne" <jhanssen(a~mchsi.com>
To: <rdbuol@cityofdubuque.org>, <dresnick@cityofdubuque.org>,
<kbraig@cityofdubuque.org>, <rjones@cityofdubuque.org>, <klynch@cityofdubuque.org>,
<jconnors63@mchsi.com>, <dvoetberg@cityofdubuque.org>,
<jschneid~acityofdubuque.org>, <ctymgr@cityofdubuque.org>
Date: 03/24/2008 2:18 PM
Subject: Dog Park
Mayor & City Council,
I need to make known my opinion on the possible site of the new dog park on east 12th street. This location is
one of the best sites in this city for viewing bird life, why would you even consider destroying it? In the fall, geese
use the very ground you are considering for the dogs. In the winter, the eagles use the area, and during other
months of the year, you'll see ducks, egrets, herons and pelicans. An observation deck was built nearby for the
very purpose of enjoying this, however, it will be destroyed if you let it go to the dogs!!!!
Sincerely,
Joanne Hanssen
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