City Council Study Session - 05.19.25
Monday, May 19, 2025
Off-leash dog strategy and guidance plan
Purgatory Park off-leash area development
Ordinance enforcement and citations
Park habitat quality and environmental protection
Fencing (hard vs. soft) and barriers
Future off-leash park criteria
Notable Quotes (2)
We acknowledge that there are impacts to highquality natural areas in our proposed areas and that it does deviate from the guidance.
EnvironmentAcknowledging conflict with natural resource plans.
How do we protect public safety in the absence of hard barriers when especially considering that no other city municipal dog park has they're all fully fenced?
Public SafetyQuestioning the safety of soft barrier policies.
People (4)
Brad WamboldMayor
Lead the meeting and study session
Mike FunkCity Manager
Provided context for the study session and next steps
Matt KumaPark and Trail Project Manager
Presented options for off-leash dog areas
Deb CalberttCouncil Member
Advocated for more off-leash space
Places Mentioned
Purgatory ParkBig Willow ParkLone Lake ParkCivic Center ParkGrotona ParkExcelsior
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, May 19th, 2025, 6:00 PM - Special Study Session
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
1135.020 subdivision 1D
Regulation concerning off-leash dogs in city parks.