051303 PK WS AgPCITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION CITY HALL
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003 7:30 P.M. OR IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
1. CONVENE PARK COMMISSION WORK SESSION
A. Roll Call
Arnst
Callies
Davis
Gilbertson
Meyer
Palesch
Young
B. Review Agenda
2. MASTER PLAN / CIP
A. Discussion of Implementation of Master Plan Recommendations and Allocation
of Funds
B. Freeman Park Wetland Area (Commissioner Davis)
• 3. DOG OWNER EDUCATION
A. Discuss Motivational/Education Steps
4. ADJOURN
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To: Park Commission
From: Twila Grout, Park Secretary'
Date: 05/13/03
Re: Dog Owner Education
Attached is the dog policy brochure that we put in the " Residents Packet ". The
brochure is also included in the December newsletter when the new dog license is
available for the New Year.
We have not been handing out the dog policy brochure when people apply for a dog
license, only if one is requested.
I have also attached a copy of the sign that Chanhassen used last year on their trails
and sidewalks.
Lost Your Pet?
These steps can help you bring your pet home safely:
1.Contact your city office, (952.474.3236), non-emer-
gency police (952.474.3261) & Paws, Claws and Hooves
(952.445.6403), to report that your pet has been lost. Be
as specific as possible in your description, including breed,
colors, special markings, age, gender, where they were last
seen and if they are wearing a'collar with tags, tattooed or are
microchipped. Verify who handles animal control for your=
city and where animals are impounded.
2. Animals don't know city boundaries. Contact surrounding
communities. (See list below)
3. Place "Lost" ads in the newspapers and offer a reward; post
flyers and pictures in the area your pet was last seen; alert
your neighbors to keep their eyes open.
4. Most communities only require a 5 -10 day holding period
for strays and that sometimes includes weekends. Continue
to call in every other day. Don't rely on these facilities to
call you if your animal comes in.
Preventive Measures
• Make sure your dog is licensed with the City of Shorewood
and have your dog wear his/her tag at all times. Also order
a tag with your address and 2 phone numbers, at least one of
which has an answering machine.
• • Have your pet microchipped. This is a great ID if tags should
fall off of the collar or if the collar isn't on at the time of
escape.
Make sure you have a current picture of your pet.
• Keep your pet inside. When outside, don t leave it loose,
unless within a secure fenced yard.
• Spay or Neuter your pet! Pets that are spayed or neutered
are less likely to stray.
Surrounding Communities
City
Police
Impound
Phone
Chanhassen
952- 361 -1231
Vet Clinic
952- 934 -8862
Deephaven
952- 474 -7555
Village Clinic
952- 474 -4194
Excelsior
952- 474 -3261
Paws, Claws
952- 445 -6403
Mtka
952- 939 -8510
Village Hosp
952- 474 -4194
Tonka Bay
952- 474 -3261
Paws,Claws
952- 445 -6403
Victoria
952- 361 -1231
Country Ken.
952- 657 -2575
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A publi,:<i tithe Oi (-)CShorcwoo� /Wir}tet 2003
,c doper cooper" Law in E feet
roper disposal of waste r domestic pets is require
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all areas of Shorewood l'he policy states, "The ow
P of any domestic animal or any person having control
or custody of any animal shall be responsible for cleaning
up a feces of the animal and disposing of such feces in a
sanita3 manner."
Perhaps the most simple method of feces collection is with
the use of a plastic bag. Slip the bag on your hand like a mitten,
pick up the "pile" and turn the bag off of your hand, leaving
the contents in an inside -out bag. If that's just a little too
"handy" for you, there are the commercial "pooper scoopers ".
with a long handle to distance the user from the animal waste.
Deposit animal feces in a sealed bag in a trash receptacle.
Whatever method is chosen, the point is that if you have a
cog in your.custody someplace other than your own property,
will need to also have with you a device to pick up their
roppings.
NOTE. The City maintains "Mutt Mitt" dispensers along the
LRT trail near the Eureka Road intersection and at Freeman
Park entrance.
,w More Pet Points
For pet owners and neighbors ofpet owners, below are
some related quotes from the City Code. The ent
section, Chapter 701, can be seen at City Hall or on
the web at www ci.shorewood. mm us
RESTRAINT
"A dog is under restraint if it is on the premises of the
person harboring or keeping the dog, or if the dog is
with the person having custody of it and is effectively
restrained by a leash or chain or is within teen (10) feet
of the person having custody of it and is obedient to the
command of that person."
BARKING
"It shall be considered a nuisance for any animal to bark
excessively, continuously or untimely... which includes the
creation of any noise by any dog which can be heard ... from
a location outside of the premises ... and which noise occurs
repeatedly over at least a five (5) minute period of time
with one minute or less lapse oftime between each animal
noise during the five (5) minute period."
LICENSING
ENFORCEM SIT
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The South Lake l netonka Police Department and the* i
Shorewood Animal Control Department are appointed by
the City Council as enforcing agents.
KEEP IN MIND... �'���
The City of Shorewood is among a declining number of
municipalities which still allow dogs in city parks. The City
recognizes the benefits of a walk in the park for dogs and their
humans and would like to continue an open ark policy for
pets. It is hoped that by addressing the groom problem of
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dog waste in parks and along trails, Shore w�o will not have a��,
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to resort to a more restrictive approach.
"Every person who owns a dog over the age of six (6)
months shall cause the dog to be registered and licensed...
The license period shall be for the whole or unexpired
portion of the year ending on the ensuing :December
31." (An application is provided on the back of this
brochure.)
KENNEL LICENSES
"Within the limits of the City, no more than two (2)
dogs, over the age of six (6) months shall be allowed
in any household unless the owners shall first obtain
a kennel license. This license shall allow an owner to
keep up to four (4) dogs over the age of six (6) months."
(Applications are available at City Hall, or online at
vww ci.shorewood.mn.us)
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W RESIDENTS
New residents must have their dogs licensed with the City
within 30 days of residency.
"! An imal C ontrol V
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T he City of Shorewood contracts with the City of Orono
for animal control services. All inquiries, complaints or •
requests regarding animal control should be directed to:
During business hours (M - -F 8 AM to 4 :30 PM)
Orono Police Department (952).249-4700 or
Shorewood City Hall (952) 474 -3236
For response after hours
Dispatch at (763) 525 -6210 or 91.1
Ask for an animal control officer or law enforcement
officer to either call or visit your residence.
If your pet leaves horse ...
Animals that are picked up by an officer will be impounded at Paws,
Claws & Hooves, 10500 Great Plains Boulevard, Chanhassen. They
are open for pet pick up various hours each day. Call (952) 445 -6403
for specific times. Prior to pick up, you must pay the applicable fees
at City Hall. (Fees can be paid at Paws, Claws and Hooves, only on
Saturday, Sunday and some Holidays.)
Impound Fee (First offense per calendar year) ..................... $25
(Each offense thereafter per calendar year) ...................$50
Daily Boarding Fee ........................... $25 (minimum 2 -day fee)
Additional Services (when required) .................. Inoculation $95
Bath $35
Being impounded is not a happy experience for the pet nor the
owner. Besides the emotional toll and the inconvenience, there
can be a significant financial penalty,
05/12/03 15:07 FAX 9522271110 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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NOTICE
Public Rights -of -Way
are NOT
dog bathrooms!
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your pet!
The City of Chanhassen
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Please pick up after