This case is a follow-up on a proposal by resident(s) to expand the off-leash area at Alpine Park as part of the 2020 Parks Capital Improvement (CIP) proposal for improvements to the 'dog park' area at the park. At the Commission's regular October meeting, the consensus was to recommend the project to City Council pending learning the project's cost estimate.

Commission discussion on this CIP project began in 2020 with a Ramsey resident attending the Commission's March meeting to advocate for a particular improvement for the off-leash area of Alpine Park. Her summary memo to this affect is attached.  At the June meeting, the Commission discussed meeting at Alpine Park in October to fully consider that proposal, which did occur. Resident Susan Brockman presented her proposal again at this meeting, with Commission members discussing various aspects and options for the proposed improvements.

In summary, staff feels that the proposed expansion of the off-leash area to the west of the existing area with three gates may be completed for $14,000.  Also discussed was lighting for this same expansion, Staff does not have detailed plans for what this may consist of, but feels that some type of solar lighting may be developed subsequent to the completion of the fencing for less than $5,000.

The Capital Improvement work sheet identifies the proposed funding sources.

Based upon Commission direction at October's meeting, Staff recommends a motion by the Commission for City Council to proceed with an expansion of the the off-leash area at Alpine Park, with solar lighting at a not-to-exceed cost of $20,000, for implementation in 2020 if possible, or Spring of 2021 if Winter conditions do not permit earlier construction. 

Based upon discussion, motion to recommend City Council authorize $20,000 for the expansion of Alpine Park's off-leash area to include aspects of solar lighting.