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41-ft <br />Public Works <br />Parks & Open Space <br />March 12, 201.5 <br />Dear Past Dog Training Permit Holder: <br />RE: Requesting 2015 Golden Gardens In -Water Dog Training Permits <br />For many years, dog trainers have trained dogs in the ponds at Golden Gardens Park without <br />conflicts with other park users, and the dog training activities brought positive activity and <br />attention to an underused park. In the past, the City provided permits in an informal process to <br />dog owners to conduct in -water dog training activities at the park However, in response to <br />problems that occurred during the 2012 dog training season, a more formal permitting process <br />was implemented in 2013. The rules are intended to ensure dog training in the ponds remains <br />compatible with other park uses, and all dog trainers.are complying with applicable laws for <br />dogs and City parks. Consistent with this intent, the number of permits will be limited to 10. <br />Consistent with the regulations adopted in 2013, dog trainers will have to submit a written <br />application for a permit. You may request a permit application in writing or by email from: <br />Clara Matsler, City of Eugene Parks and Open Space <br />1820 Roosevelt Blvd., Eugene OR 97402 <br />clara.t.matsler @ci.eugene.or.us <br />Along with your signed written application, you will need to provide copies of the following <br />written records in order to obtain a permit for in -water dog training at Golden Gardens Park: <br />1) Written proof of current license(s) for each dog in training, <br />2) Written proof of current rabies vaccination for each dog in training. <br />We hope the rules and application process will allow this use to continue as a positive use in the <br />park, while minimizing violations and conflicts with other park users. Please be aware that, with <br />declining use of Golden Gardens Ponds by dog trainers, and with increasing use by other park <br />users, along with planned future development of new facilities in this park, the Parks and Open <br />Space Division anticipates phasing out this use over the coming years. If you have any questions <br />with regard to the application process, you may contact Clara Matsler at the email address <br />shown above, or at 541- 682 -49OR <br />Sincerely, <br />Neil B°J orklund bq <br />Parks and Open Space Planning Manager <br />