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Minutes 12-19--96 Page 6 Berger said that the motion as presented indicates a closure to the use of Triunfo Park as a potential site for a "dog park". Jacobsen said he does not consider that the motion precludes Triunfo Park from consideration if the park were to be changed, he cannot support the use of Triunfo Park as a site as it now is, and the exclusion of Triunfo Park at this time is appropriate. He urged more time for evaluation and analysis of the data. In response to Holt's inquiry, Sorensen said that the conceptual approval of June 13 identified Triunfo Park as the prime location. Holt suggested that the motion be amended to include the words "as the initial site". Berger said that he could support the motion if it is understood that the intent is not to eliminate Triunfo Park from future consideration as a "dog park". It was moved by Holt and seconded by Berger to amend the motion to read: To remove Triunfo Park from consideration as the initial site for a leash free area. Ward said that staff needs direction, and an inordinate amount of time is being spent on the issue. Berger withdrew his second to the amendment. Jacobsen seconded the amendment. Holt said that the addition of "as the initial site" does not affect staff direction. The amendment was carried 3-2, with Gillette and Lange in opposition. Gillette urged that the project move forward in a timely manner, and said that the issue affects many in the community beyond those interested in the "dog park". He suggested the use of a matrix to facilitate an analysis of alternative sites, and he said that with 14,000 acres of community held open space and an organization willing to fund the facility, a solution should be available. The amended motion carried unanimously, 5-0.