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PHILLIPS Chris S <br /> From: BJORKLUND Neil H <br /> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 5:27 PM <br /> To: 'mountainlion @gmail.com'; 'boydnann @comcast.net'; 'e_zuhlke @yahoo.com'; <br /> 'jpatopea @aol.com'; 'Jack Vollsteadt' <br /> Cc: PHILLIPS Chris S <br /> Subject: Information Related to Golden Gardens Admin Rule <br /> Thank you for providing comments in response to the notice of proposed the Administrative Rule for In -Water Dog <br /> Training at Golden Gardens Park, which for a number of years now has been a City of Eugene Public Park. A number of <br /> you asked for information about what took place in the park last year that precipitated these new rules and procedures. <br /> Here is a brief summary, provided to us by the City's Animal Control Officer, who cited a number of in -water dog training <br /> permit holders in Golden Gardens Park for: <br /> • Using their in -water dog training permit as a pass to run their dogs off leash in the park, not associated with in- <br /> water training activities. <br /> • Training unlicensed dogs in the park. <br /> • Having more than 2 dogs off leash at one time. <br /> In one incident a person with an in -water dog training permit allowed one of their off-leash dogs to physically attack a <br /> park user, and in another case a permit holder was cited for not having their permit. <br /> We understand that these incidents involved a relatively small number of our permit holders, but they raised issues with <br /> enforcement of park rules that apply to all park users, and created conditions that jeopardized the safety and enjoyment <br /> of other park users. Working with Eugene Animal Services staff, we concluded that additional rules were needed to <br /> ensure that this long- standing use of this area can continue safely with other park uses and users. Many people now <br /> walk their dogs in Golden Gardens park, and in order to provide for the safety of all park users and their dogs, the <br /> requirement of licensing and rabies vaccination is needed. This same requirement also applies to all other authorized <br /> off-leash dog uses in City of Eugene parks. <br /> Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions. <br /> Neil Bjorklund <br /> Parks and Open Space Planning Manager <br /> Eugene Parks and Open Space Division <br /> 541.682.4909 <br /> 1 <br />