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MEMORANDUM <br /> Date: March 3, 1994 <br /> To: Richard A. Morgan, Parks Manager <br /> From: Tim Rhay, Turf& Grounds Supervisor Z <br /> Subject: Morse Ranch Pasture "Dogs Off Leash" Area <br /> I inspected the area above yesterday. It would appear that the work we did at the site last <br /> year was effective in terms of site improvement. <br /> There were no obvious problems with stream flow despite recent rains. The lower stream <br /> crossing was holding up well and users are apparently respecting the fences that protect the <br /> stream. There was a large puddle of standing water on the east side of the upper crossing. <br /> We need to build this area up with crushed rock this summer to prevent this problem next <br /> winter. <br /> The wood chip trails are apparently helping to prevent the loss of vegetative cover <br /> experienced previously. Most of these trails have held up well. Some minor re-surfacing <br /> will be needed in the summer, mostly on the longer east-west section in the East Pasture. <br /> Vegetation-free "bare spots" did not develop to the same degree as in the past. This was true <br /> even near the bulletin board. Further, last year's overseeding seems to have "taken" well. <br /> There is one noticeable bare area about six feet in diameter with standing water in it, between <br /> the two crossings (closer to the lower one), on the west side of the creek. The cause of this <br /> bare area is not obvious. The damage is repairable once the soil dries. <br /> The area could benefit from additional overseeding this spring and/or next fall, but I feel it <br /> will fill in nicely when the spring growth period begins. We will monitor weather and soil <br /> • conditions and watch for a "window of opportunity". <br /> In summary, last year's improvements seem to have helped a great deal in making the area <br /> useable and minimizing negative impacts. <br />