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Minutes 10-3-96 Page 2 In response to Board inquiries, Sorensen said that staff could prepare and present a report to the Board in November. Ward summarized that a polarization of views appears to have developed concerning the leash -free dog park; the Board granted conceptual approval for staff to study the issue; the Bark and Park group supports Triunfo Park as the site; no commitment to a specific site has been made; the Board and Chair have the opportunity to determine the timing and process under which the matter is agendized for consideration; meeting notification would include all homes within a 300 foot radius of the park and should include sign postings as well; the local homeowners association has decided to forgo the cost of a survey of all homeowners and its Board of Directors will determine the association's position; staff has identified both positive and negative aspects of the bark park concept plus concerns specific to the Triunfo site. Jacobsen said that staff needs sufficient time to develop criteria, identify site alternatives, prepare a Board presentation, and invite interested parties; and, in the interim to reduce homeowner anxiety, staff should communicate the process to be followed and the fact that the site is, as yet, undetermined. Berger and Lange concurred that staff be allowed adequate preparation time. Gillette suggested that, to alleviate community anxiety, a discussion item, not a public hearing, be agendized at staff's discretion, and the public be duly noticed and assured that nothing will happen without the public's participation and knowledge. In response to Gillette's inquiry, Sorensen said that the staff report was not site specific, but for accounting purposes, the allocation of funds was. Ward reiterated that the Triunfo site is not the only site being considered. Gillette noted that Louanne Phillips submitted a written statement card stating her opposition to the bark park at Triunfo Park. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Holt, seconded by Berger, and carried unanimously, to approve the agenda as presented.