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Mayor Summers stated that the City spent a considerable amount of time on this issue a year ago. The City needed to shift its focus to dog behavior /control and dog ownership. His administration listened to the dog committee who gave ideas and best practices. The committee was very adamant about a 6 foot leash law. This was a best practice that they advocated we took at face value. His administration planned on revisiting the law. Half of the law was implemented in March 2018 and November 2018. Other communities aren't similar to Lakewood. Lakewood has 1700 dogs per square mile. There are a high amount of people per square mile. By October, the City should ask for consideration for some of the elements of the dog ordinances. Jack Crawford, animal control officer, wrote the ticket. He issued her a warning, not a citation. Ms. Olson agreed and stated that he referred her to the animal volunteer board, who referred her to the Council meeting. ****ANNOUNCEMENTS**** Mayor Summers stated that the City has been awarded $381,000 from Ohio DNR to redo Wagar Park, which will be a year long process. Director Sylvester added that Lakewood was in competition in several other past grants and took the department's feedback to heart. Councilman Bullock asked when will Wagar Park be closed and reopened again. Director Beno replied that the City will start in this spring and finish before winter. The playground will be in use and the high traffic area of the park will be a simpler fix. Mayor Summers added that his administration has not bid the job yet and construction will start in late spring. Councilmember Anderson pointed to multiple community events coming up over the next week. Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion adopted. All members voting yea. Meeting adjourned 8:25 PM. Approved: IV, t7,? -t.E -- CLERK 1 f S NT 10