TAMRMS#: B06
10.2
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Small Dog Area Overhead Shelter
Notice given by: Councillor MacKay
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PROPOSED MOTION(S):
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That a permanent overhead shelter with seating (similar to the one in the big dog off leash area) be installed in the small dog off leash area of Lacombe Lake Park in conjunction with the 2024 construction of the remediation of the dog water access. To be funded from the dog license reserve.
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ADMINISTRATION'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTENT OF THE MOTION
Construction of a permanent overhead shelter with seating within the small dog area at Lacombe Lake Park, similar to the one within the general dog area, as part of the 2024 construction season. Funds for the project to be withdrawn from the dog license reserve.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present a motion for which Councillor MacKay gave notice on March 5, 2024.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In 2021, a designated area for small dogs was created within the Lacombe Lake Dog Park. This small dog area contains a tree-shaded bench area along with one unshaded bench. Small dogs and their owners also have access to amenities within the general dog area.
Administration has recently received an inquiry from an informal group of small dog area users requesting the City enhance the existing shaded seating area and provide a second seating option. This request was considered but not supported, as the current park amenities were deemed to meet the current City Manager Directive A-CS-07: Standards of City Dog Friendly Parks.
Since A-CS-07 has not been reviewed since 2017, Administration has identified it for review and update in 2025. To inform this update, public engagement related to dog designated areas and amenities is planned later this year.
In response to this Notice of Motion, two shade shelter options have been identified (see Table 1).
This work could be completed in 2024 and would be managed in conjunction with work at Lacombe Lake Park, proc...
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