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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 5 favors the idea also and noted that while he is concerned about the safe access for 180 children, he sees the facilities will most ly not be for children. Councilmember Stoesz 181 suggested that the main park entrance should be pushed up the road (entrance more from 182 the east side so people coming up Birch understand to keep going); can that be done with 183 signage? Mr. DeGardner promised to keep that in mind as staff looks at signage. 184 185 The council concurred with the staff proposal and will see the matter on the next council 186 agenda. 187 188 6. Discuss Potential Dog Park – Public Services Director DeGardner reviewed his 189 written report. The topic of a dog park was previously discussed (2014) and he’s 190 provided background from that time. The requirements of developing a dog park were 191 reviewed and he noted some additional information that should be considered. If the 192 council remains interested, he recommends the subject be sent to the Park Board for their 193 review. Mr. DeGardner noted two dog parks currently operating in the vicinity of Birch 194 Street. 195 196 Mayor Rafferty noted the facilities that are currently available. He’s found the facilities 197 good, varied and easy to use. There is a fee involved at those parks. Perhaps it makes 198 sense to look to Anoka County. 199 200 Councilmember Cavegn said he likes the idea of a dog park but not at this location. He’d 201 like to see an area less served than this one and perhaps near an industrial area. 202 203 Councilmember Ruhland remarked that he’d like to see something from the County as 204 well; he hears there is another large dog park within two miles and that seems like good 205 service. 206 207 Mayor Rafferty suggested taking it to the next level with the County. 208 209 Councilmember Lyden said he recognizes the recreation needs of the City. Whether it is 210 done by Anoka County or the City, he is highly supportive of a dog park facility. He 211 noted benefits to residents and not just dogs. Would the council like to see the matter 212 sent to the Park Board just for their discussion and Mayor Rafferty said he’d prefer to first 213 have the discussion with the County. 214 215 7. Cleaning Services – Public Services Director DeGardner reviewed his written 216 report updating the council on the contract for cleaning services. Based on poor 217 performance of the current provider, he is providing information on contracting with the 218 largest cleaning service in the area. He is proposing a six month contract to gauge 219 service. If the council approves, he will place the matter on the next council agenda. 220 221 Councilmember Cavegn said he is open to a change; he asked why the City moved from 222 JaniKing in the past? Administrato r Cotton said it was performance related and there 223 have been similar concerns with the current provider; she doesn’t feel the City is getting 224