05-02-2016 Park Commission Packet

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6. Rules. As this is the first off leash park in the Orono parks systems Staff developed a set of off leash specific park rules. The rules are modeled off of other municipal and regional off leash park rules. See Exhibit D for the listing of proposed park rules. 7. Fee Schedule. In order to cover the additional expenses associated with managing a dog park most municipalities charge a fee for a park pass. Staff proposed the following fees for the dog park. Annual passes will be in the form of a rearview mirror hanger for the vehicle and a wallet pass/receipt for the dog owner. a. Annual Passes. Staff has been directed to reevaluate pass pricing. • Valid from the purchase date until December 31st of the same year. • Passes may be purchased at the following Orono City Hall. • Valid for members of the same household and are otherwise non -transferable. • Passes include both a pass card that must be carried while in the off -leash area, and a parking pass that must be displayed when parking in an area posted for pass holders. b. Day passes. Day passes may be phased in in 2017 based on demand. 8. Ordinance Changes. To accommodate off leash parks two sections of the city code require amendment, a section of code specifically addressing off leach parks should be added and the Fee Schedule amended. The recommended ordinance changes are based on existing ordinances in other municipalities with dog/ off leash parks. Initial draft ordinance changes are at Exhibit D. 9. Amended and Restated Post Closing Agreement. The post closing agreement for the park was revised to allow for the park to be used as an off leash park. The revised agreement is at Exhibit F. The Council approved the agreement. Pending Lurton family signing. CONINUSION ACTION REQUESTED: None, update only.