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CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT <br />BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING <br />JULY 13, 2000 <br />7:30 P.M. <br />GOEBEL SENIOR ADULT CENTER <br />MINUTES <br />1. CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE <br />Chair Berger called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and Lange led the flag salute. <br />2. ROLL CALL <br />Directors Present: Berger, Holt, Jacobsen, and Lange <br />Directors Absent: Gibson <br />Staff Present: General Manager Ward, Administrators Benton, Jorgensen, and <br />Sorensen, and Executive Secretary Ohren <br />3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS <br />4. ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC <br />Bob McQuaid expressed concern about the placement of both horse and dog <br />facilities at Conejo Creek Park, and urged amelioration techniques. <br />Debby Carlon! noted the ample discussion, numerous workshops, and inclusive <br />public hearing process held for Conejo Creek Park, and spoke in support of the dog <br />park facility. <br />Marilee Ullmann expressed concern for the future safety and well being of <br />equestrians, dog owners, and neighbors at Conejo Creek Park. She said the focus <br />group was biased, and a recent survey indicated that 96 percent of neighborhood <br />residents do not want a dog park facility. She cited Dr. Robert M. Miller, a local <br />veterinarian, and others whom she said maintain that the placement of both a horse <br />and dog facility at the same site raises issues of safety. <br />Bob Olson said that he was neutral on the dog park, but dogs do not belong around <br />horses, and urged cooperation and compliance with dog leash laws in the <br />equestrian area. <br />Berger read written statements from Teri Young and Paul E. Nicholson, both of <br />whom wrote in opposition to the proposed location of the dog park facility. <br />