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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 20, 2016 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 Barnhart stated the application was originally presented to the City Council, with the City Council having the opportunity to waive review by the Planning Commission and hold a public hearing if they deem appropriate. Barnhart stated because the City was under time constraints with bidding the project and had an opportunity to hire a contractor in May, Staff felt it should go before the City Council. The City Council, however, felt a review by the Planning Commission was appropriate. Lemke asked how big a dog park typically is. Barnhart indicated they vary in size and can range anywhere from one acre to a number of acres depending on the community. Barnhart stated the city he lives in has a 5-acre dog park. Schoenzeit stated the notes from the resident say that the City will be selling permits. Schoenzeit asked if it will cost money to use the park. Barnhart stated there are some policy issues that the Council is considering and that his understanding is that they are looking at charging for parking at the park. Schoenzeit asked who is paying for the fence. Thiesse stated it is the City. Barnhart stated his understanding is that it is coming out of park dedication fees. Schoenzeit stated it is coming from the City and not the people who donated the land. Lemke asked if the well is part of the proposal. Adam Edwards, City Engineer, stated the size of dog parks vary from less than an acre up to 30, 40 acres. Edwards stated the intent of this park is that it will be an off-leash park as opposed to a little piece of Astroturf. People will have the ability to walk on trails through the woods or through the prairie with their dog off leash. Edwards stated the intent is to maximize the use of the land.