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Council Member Pederson questioned where the park would be located <br /> and stated he would like to see a drawing of the park and a cost for <br /> building the park. Council Member Gardner explained where the park <br /> would be located and concurred that it would be a good idea to provide <br /> the Council with a drawing and more information on the park. Council <br /> Member Sjoblad stated he would like to know the square footage and <br /> wants to see stakes put in the ground to mark the area. He also had a <br /> concern about the barking of the dogs because of the residential nature of <br /> the area. Council Member Sjoblad stated that the proposed area is the <br /> only flat area in the park that is used by those visiting the park for playing <br /> games such as volleyball. Council Member Pederson stated that he would <br /> like more information on a dog park such as the purpose, the necessity of <br /> a park and the regulations. <br /> MAYOR ADAMS MOVED TO TABLE MOVING FORWARD WITH THE <br /> DOG PARK UNTIL THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IS PROVIDED <br /> TO THE COUNCIL. COUNCIL MEMBER GARDNER SECONDED THE <br /> MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 9.4. North Washington Street Concept Plan <br /> Tim Houle presented the Council with a conceptual design layout of North <br /> Washington Street. <br /> The Council discussed several options to the design. Discussion pursued <br /> regarding adding sidewalk on both sides of the street to Oriole Street and <br /> to extend parking north using parallel parking. Council Member Pederson <br /> suggested eliminating two parking stalls on the east side and use the <br /> space as a pedestrian oasis with a bike rack and benches. City Engineer <br /> Tim Houle indicated he would revise the conceptual drawing and present it <br /> to the Council at the September Council meeting. <br /> 9.5. Public Restrooms <br /> Council Member Sjoblad explained the need for public restrooms to be <br /> located in Downtown Pequot Lakes. He suggested contracting with a <br /> company using portable outhouses which cost about $105 per month. The <br /> Council suggested that it may be worth trying, but noted that they should <br /> be screened. <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO PUT TWO PORTABLE <br /> OUTHOUSES ONE LOCATED AT THE NORTH END OF TRAILSIDE <br /> PARK AND ONE NEAR THE DUMPSTERS AT THE JACKPINE <br /> CENTER FOR A TRIAL PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS. COUNCIL <br /> MEMBER SJOBLAD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5- <br /> � 0. <br /> August, 2013 Staff Report Page 3 <br />