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some of the nearby cities. MacLachlan stated she does not see that the citizens of Orono have a need for <br /> this large of a dog park. MacLachlan noted this park has not been there that long and that it takes people <br /> a while before they become aware that it is a park. MacLachlan stated people currently use the park and <br /> that it is a peaceful area. If it is turned into a dog park,it will no longer be peaceful. MacLachlan noted <br /> large dogs will be able to jump that 4foot fence. <br /> MacLachlan questioned what impact studies have been done and what the City's plan is for all the <br /> animals. MacLachlan stated the fence will limit access by the wildlife and that some of the animals will <br /> be scared off or hunted by the dogs. <br /> MacLachlan indicated they just recently heard about this and that they did not receive a letter saying the <br /> City was looking at changing the intent of the park,which also goes against Sue Lurton's original intent <br /> for the park. MacLachlan stated she would like the City to reconsider. <br /> MacLachlan indicated she is not completely opposed to a dog park but that she is opposed to fencing in <br /> the entire park and making it for dogs only. MacLachlan stated in the Orono comrnunity,unless there is a <br /> study that shows that lots of Orono residents are going to be using it,then the City is going to be creating <br /> this dog park for somebody else and not the Orono residents. MacLachlan indicated she would like to see <br /> answers to that before the City goes ahead and requires people to purchase permits,which is one way the <br /> City is looking to make money off the park. <br /> McMillan stated it is not anyone's intent to make money off of this park and that it is to provide an <br /> ameniry. McMillan stated the permit fees would go towards maintaining the park. <br /> Walsh commented the City's intent was well intentioned and that they are proposing to put in more <br /> fencing than the City will receive in income. Walsh noted this is the first time the City has had a public <br /> hearing on this but that public input is important. <br /> MacLachlan stated if they knew earlier,they would have appeared at the meetings and commented on it. <br /> MacLachlan noted the residents did not receive a letter. MacLachlan stated perhaps a fence is not <br /> considered a building project,but when they do a project,they have to pull all the appropriate permits and <br /> provide notice to all the neighbors. <br /> Walsh stated there might be other people that could be affected and that it is important to attend the <br /> Planning Commission meeting in June. <br /> Levang noted the Lurton family approached the City and asked far a change to the park,which was a <br /> strong motivation for the City to move forward on it. <br /> Walsh stated the City also needs to listen to the neighbors since this is a community park and will have <br /> impacts on the neighbors. Walsh stated he does not believe the Ciry has completed an impact study but <br /> that Staff could provide answers to some of the other questions. <br /> McMillan recommended the residents put their concerns in an e-mail to the Council as well as the <br /> Planning Commission. McMillan stated the dogs are supposed to be under control and the owner is <br /> supposed to be with the dog. McMillan stated she would encourage the neighbors to e-mail their <br /> concerns to the City and that this item will be on the agenda for the June 20 Planning Commission <br /> meeting. <br /> Meyers stated if the residents have a lot of concerns,what the Park Commission used for a reference was <br /> Three Rivers and how they run their dog parks. Meyers indicated he has visited 10 to 15 different dog <br />