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Minutes 1-23-97 <br />Page 5 <br />Pamela Barlow said that off leash behavior is a response <br />to a community need, and instead of leash law education <br />and harsher law enforcement, resources should be used to <br />provide the public with leash free areas. <br />Sorensen said that discussions with Animal Control and <br />the City have been held, and the issue is one of <br />economics and available resources; and the perceived <br />threat of a citation can be a deterrent. <br />Lange suggested that the issue be reconsidered after an <br />investigation is made of other enforcement approaches <br />that could address a range of problems. <br />In response to Gillette's inquiry, Sorensen said that <br />there have been indications that a leash free area would <br />have a positive impact on the problem, particularly at <br />Triunfo and Wildflower. <br />In response to Jacobsen's inquiry, Sorensen said that the <br />most severe safety issues have occurred in neighborhood <br />parks. <br />It was moved by Gillette and seconded by Lange to deny <br />the recommendation on the basis that more research is <br />needed and all alternatives must be reviewed, discussed, <br />and exhausted. <br />Holt said that additional research and a subsequent <br />presentation to the Board should be at staff's <br />discretion. Gillette concurred. <br />The motion carried unanimously. <br />Gillette expressed the hope that more resources would be <br />available in the future to address such issues. <br />C. Readoption Of The District's Investment Policy <br />Jorgensen said that the policy is the same as that <br />approved last year, and noted the necessity for Board <br />authorization to redelegate investment authority on an <br />annual basis. <br />Gillette expressed a desire for a commitment of time to <br />adequately discuss and study the information. Jorgensen <br />said that an historic perspective could be provided. <br />