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Minutes 12-19-96 Page 5 Edward Cohen, of Newbury Park, said he is a dog trainer, barking and escape attempts are not problems of a "dog park", dogs must be socialized, and he expressed confidence a solution can be found. George Walker, Westlake Village, said he supports the concept of a "dog park" in another area and urged support of that goal. Nick Doerr, of Westlake Village and a Thousand Oaks Youth Commissioner, praised area parks, noted current abuses of unleashed dogs in the park, and urged that a "dog park" site not be located near a residential area. John McLaughlin, of Westlake Village, noted problems in the park from unleashed dogs, and urged that a "dog park" be located in a non-residential area. Howard Narvy, of Thousand Oaks, said he was concerned that a "dog park" would threaten the use and enjoyment of the park, and urged a different, more appropriate site for the "dog park". Pearl Rogers, of Westlake Village, said that Triunfo Park is an inappropriate location for a "dog park", and urged a different site. Lange said that there is a need for a "dog park" in the community and, based on information received at this time, the Triunfo Park site should not be considered for such a facility. Holt said that, hopefully, another site will be chosen and fears can be allayed, perhaps at a later date Triunfo Park will be reconsidered, and she believes that voting for the recommendation does not indicate Triunfo Park will never again be considered as a site. It was moved by Holt and seconded by Lange to remove Triunfo Park from consideration as a site for a leash free area.