Diagram of proposed improvements

April 2008 Meeting notes (plus extra from March)

Additional notes from the March 2008 meeting:

We discussed the situation with the tree pits inside the run. We did not decide to take any actions yet but we did decide to consult more group members about the following issues:

1.Should we rake out the excess wood chips inside the tree pits?

2.What should we do about the cart that local canners keep chaining up inside the enclosure that was built to protect plantings in the northwest corner? Discard the cart? Call Parks Dept.? Put a message on the cart? Should we remove the fence from that area altogether?


Notes from the April 2008 meeting:

An additional $201.00 was turned over to the Treasurer. This brings the total profit on the sale of calendars to $514.62.

We discussed possible improvements to the run. Katherine shared her diagram of the run. We made the following decisions:

1.We discussed the need for a new water solution for the run and will look into possible options.

2.We want to build octagonal benches around the three large trees in the dog park. We are aware that we have to protect the trees, and this will be a great way to do that while encouraging dog owners to hang out in many different areas of the run.

3.We are interested in purchasing a picnic table for one end of the run as well. We would like to be consistent with the other tables in the park - could Parks order a table for us (we would pay, of course), or provide us with the contact information and model info for the vendor they use?

4.There is a possibility that we may purchase some pre-fab benches that we will need to fix into the run - we were considering cementing them in.

5.We would like to create a "gate" along one wall of the run to facilitate entry for chips in the future

6.Tad will organize clean-up day and a BBQ for Saturday, April 26 from Noon to 2 PM. We will not get new wood chips but rather rake up the old chips from the southwest corner. Tad will contact Parks Dept. about it and also let them know about our proposals for improvements.

Spring Kickoff BBQ

Our first BBQ of 2008 will be Saturday, April 26 from 12 Noon til 2PM. Come hang out with your friends from Cooper Bark and welcome the return of Spring.

We'll also be doing some routine maintenance in the run. Come lend a hand, have a bite and bring the dogs!

For more information: cooperbark@gmail.com