City Council Study Session - 05.19.25
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
Full Document Analysis
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.
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?
People (4)
Brad WamboldMayorLead the meeting and study session
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Lead the meeting and study session
“Whatever happens tonight will be direction for staff and then hopefully we'll end today with some of that next steps.”
Clarifying the purpose of the study session.
Mike FunkCity ManagerProvided context for the study session and next steps
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Provided context for the study session and next steps
“Our goal tonight is really to try to build some consensus around some of these next steps.”
Stating the meeting's objective.
Matt KumaPark and Trail Project ManagerPresented options for off-leash dog areas
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Presented options for off-leash dog areas
“Some options for next steps regarding the off leash dog areas in the city of Minnitonka.”
Introducing the policy alternatives.
Deb CalberttCouncil MemberAdvocated for more off-leash space
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Advocated for more off-leash space
“There's a lot more room I think a lot more room than we think to create more off leash dog areas.”
Discussing park capacity.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Monday, May 19th, 2025, 6:00 PM - Special Study Session
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Regulation concerning off-leash dogs in city parks.