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.ver <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Parks and Recreation Commission <br />FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director <br />DATE: May 9, 2007 <br />SUBJECT: Ordinances Related to Dogs <br />Staff wishes to raise awareness of the current City of Elk River ordinances related to dogs. <br />These ordinances pertain to dogs in public areas ad include city parks. <br />• Dogs and other pets must be on an 8 foot leash or shorter and under control at all <br />times. Violation will result in a $100 fine. <br />The handler of each pet shall pick up and dispose of all animal wastes in proper <br />waste receptacles. Violation will result in $100 fine <br />Recent news stories regarding dog attacks highlight the importance of the leash ordinance. <br />The increasing amount of dog waste found in city parks indicates that the pet waste <br />ordinance needs to be enforced more rigorously. Staff is preparing signs with the ordinance <br />language on them and once they are installed the Chief of Police will direct officers to begin <br />focused enforcement in city parks. <br />There is currently an off-leash dog park in Lions Park and staff recognizes the need for an <br />additional, larger off-leash park with trails and a water feature. <br />