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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Direct the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission (PREC) to Research the Possibility of a Dog Park in New Brighton DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: Sandy Breuer, Director of Parks and Recreation CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this report _______ Comments attached ______ Recommendation: Direct the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission (PREC) to research the possibility of a dog park in New Brighton. Explanation: At the November 2, 2016 Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission meeting, Commissioner Brunell asked the Commission to add a discussion on dogs parks to the agenda. The Commission approved this addition. Commissioner Brunell stated he felt it was important for New Brighton to have a dog park like other communities such as Shoreview and Roseville. He has also had requests from neighbors and others in the parks walking their dogs. He shared his research: The Star Tribune did a report and 32% of Minnesota homes have dogs. There are approximately 3,100 dogs in New Brighton. He also learned that Minnesota is 50th in the Country for having the fattest dogs. Hansen Park’s ice rink is sometimes a “dog park” in the summer and the tennis court is often used as a “dog park” in the winter. The commission had a discussion and made the following motion: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BRUNELL, SECONDED BY CHAIR KUNESH-PODEIN, TO ASK COUNCIL FOR PERMISSION TO RESEARCH THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOG PARK IN NEW BRIGHTON. MOTION CARRIED. Legislative History: None Financial Impact: There is no financial impact at this time. ________________________________________ Jason Hicks Assistant Parks and Recreation Director AGENDA SECTION: Consent REPORT DATE: December 29, 2016 MEETING DATE: January 10, 2017