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<br />Page 2 of 3 <br />Parks Commission Minutes <br />June 15, 2022 <br /> <br />Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner provided a summary of police reports of the Irish Avenue Park area <br />showing animal incidents with deer, bears, and dogs. Poultry has opportunity to be in danger with any <br />predator when free range is done without any enclosures. <br /> <br />Roger Clarke informed when he used to volunteer at a dog park there were many incidents that would <br />occur and curtesy reminders were needed often to keep animals in closer proximity to owners and have <br />control. <br /> <br />St. Pierre informed some dog breeds need more exercise than a leash can provide and Irish Avenue is an <br />important resource for this type of dog. <br /> <br />Tennyson shared concern for dogs charging, jumping or attacking unwanted while just being in the park <br />and this issue would keep her from using the space. <br /> <br />Schmid apologized to the Rupnow family that this has happened to them with one or two dog owners <br />not following the rules of the park and agreed that dogs should be leashed. <br /> <br />Rauschendorfer didn’t feel that any issues should happen with dogs that don’t belong on your property. <br /> <br />Discussion was brought up on can you shoot a dog on your property if it is attacking or killing poultry. <br />Scott Anderson, Public Works Director looked up the rules on this and said yes if attacking poultry. <br /> <br />Clarke asked if all Parks Commission members could take some time to reflect on the discussion and <br />have additional discussion in July regarding potential solutions. <br /> <br /> <br />3. Neighborhood Park Improvement Plan <br /> <br />Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner gave a presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan and neighborhood <br />park improvements. Following requests from residents, a fence will be installed the pickleball courts at <br />Arcand Park. Two adaptable swings were purchased and one was installed at Arbre Park prompted by a <br />resident request. A grant was awarded for $36,000 to install water saving irrigation controllers at the <br />parks and city properties that do not already have them. <br /> <br /> <br />4. Schedule Bernin Property Tour <br /> <br />Denaway updated on the Bernin property. Currently the dwelling is vacant but personal items are still <br />being cleared. The lease was extended to August to help with this process of removal. Parks <br />Commissioners previously requested to walk the site with consideration of future planning of the <br />property. <br /> <br />Anderson informed that the roof of the home has leaks and they helped with a squirrel infestation issue <br />last fall. It is not likely that the property is viable for continued rental. <br />