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i Eugene Public Works • Parks & Open Space June 13, 2013 Dear Golden Gardens Park in -water dog trainer, • Thank you for your patience with our delay in processing requests for dog training permit for the 2013 season. As a result of some problems that occurred during the 2012 training seasons, but that only recently came to our attention, the City is currently reviewing the structure of the dog training permit program. Because this review is not yet complete, we will be issuing only short-term permits that will expire on July 31, 2013. If you want to be able to train your dog after July 31, you will need to apply for a new permit. Attached is a month long Vehicle Access Permit for dog training. Dog training sessions will be allowed in the North and Main ponds at Golden Gardens Park with the required permit. This permit will be valid through July 31, 2013. Prior to July 31, you will receive information on the new permit process. Please read this letter and the enclosed materials to make sure you understand the requirements and limits of the program. We appreciate your continued consideration for other park users you may encounter, such as pedestrians or bicyclists, and the wildlife and habitat this wonderful park supports, such as waterfowl and western pond turtles. Only vehicles with permits from Parks and Open Space are allowed within the park boundary. The permit must be displayed on the vehicle dashboard so it is visible at all times when the vehicle is inside the park boundary. POS or City of Eugene Police Department staff may ask parties not displaying a valid permit to cease training activities and remove vehicles from the park. The north gate along the Clear Lake Road access site shall be kept locked at all times except when entering or exiting the park. The lock combination for the access site is 0 -2 -1 -0 and entry is currently available. Please contact John Clark at (541) 682 -4826 if you experience any difficulty accessing the gate with the combination. Monday through Friday permitted parking is limited to the road between the North and Main ponds inside the designated jogging path, as shown on the attached map" in orange, and parking on these days will be more strictly monitored. On Saturday and Sunday, permitted parking is limited to these two locations: (1) along the road north of the walking/jogging path at the north end of the ponds and (2) on _lessen Street. Vehicles must be attended at all times. Failure to comply with these parking requirements may result in a vehicle access permit being revoked. Please contact Chris Phillips at (541) 682 -4908, if you have questions or concerns about the designated parking area. Direct access to the ponds for dog training activities is limited to the Main Pond and North Pond, as shown on the attached map. No more than two dogs per trainer are allowed to be active in the ponds at any given time. In -water dog training activities are allowed from April 20 through July 31, daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Please City of Eugene • 1820 Roosevelt Blvd. • Eugene, OR 97402 • 541 -682 -4800 • 541 - 682 -4882 Fax www.eugene- or.gov