TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Carrie Hite
425-556-2328
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Jeff Aken
Park Planning Manager
Parks
Dave Tuchek
Parks & Facilities Operations Manager
Parks
Caroline Chapman
Senior Park Planner
TITLE:
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Off Leash Dog Park Demonstration Project Discussion
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Parks & Trails Commission has expressed a strong interest in expediting a demonstration dog park in the mid-Summer of 2022. Staff has done background research and multiple interviews with peer jurisdictions to understand costs, criteria, and staffing along with impacts to 2022 workplan given the project is not in the current budget or workplan.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
Councilmember on the Committee of the Whole, Parks and Environmental Services have requested this be placed on the February 22, 2022 Agenda.
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
A demonstration or "pop-up" dog park would address concerns over lack of off-leash dog facilities in or within walking distance of downtown. The City of Redmond does not currently have an off-leash facility, although many use Marymoor Park's facility. A demonstration project would include public outreach prior to and after the implementation to understand use and any issues that should be considered. The PARCC Plan update which is underway will also include opportunities to prioritize the community desires for an off-leash dog park.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
No community outreach has been performed but would be an integral part of a successful siting of the project.
* Outreach Methods and Results:
None to date, as this pr...
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