Sausalito Remington Park – 100 Ebtide at Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA., sausalitodogpark.org, 415.846.8323
It just so happened that one of the board members was at the park cutting the grass so I was able to get a lot of information. The board member is:
E. Michael Stevens
415.332.4486
mstevens4@aol.com
• The park is about 1.9 acres.
• The land was donated by a local school.
• The city of Sausalito has agreed to furnish the water and trash pick up for free
• They are set up as a non-profit which was time consuming and requires a lot of documentation for taxes every year.
• The park is about 10 years old
• The park is wide open with no separation of large and small dogs
• There are two separate areas with gates to enter the park.
• There is a water area which is raised on gravel - hose and several water bowls
• Part of the park is grass/weeds, part bark chips and the rest dirt & gravel (DG)
• The bark chips are free from a local landscaper. It apparently costs the landscaper $20 a load to dump the chips at the dump. He can dump his load for free at the dog park. Only problem is that they also try to dump larger branches, etc. So, a board member has to be at the park at time of delivery.
• In talking with Michael, he indicated that the Dirt & Gravel (DG) holds up best and requires the least maintenance.
• The chips have to be replaced periodically
• The grass has to be mowed which requires up-keep of a mower and someone to do the mowing.
• Their annual cost of operation for the park is about $ 4,500. (remember their water and trash pick up is being donated by the city)
• The board members do most of the work because volunteers are not reliable.
• You have to have someone that manages the volunteers and their schedule
• There is a parking area adjoining the park
• Lots of trees, benches and picnic table
NOVATO DOG PARK – O’Hair Park – also known as Dog Bone Meadow
On Novato Blvd just north of San Marin, for info call the city of Novato at 415.899.8200 or look at their website - cityofnovato.org
The park is run by the City of Novato and volunteers known as Dog Owners Group Bettering our Novato Environment - DOGBONE
• It is a good size park - between 2 and 2.5 acres
• It is rectangle in shape
• There is no division for large and small dogs
• It is set up like a high school running track
• There is a running track around the length and width of the park. The surface is small dirt & gravel
• In the center of the track area it is grass
• On the outside of the track is an agility course for the dogs
• There are two gated entrances
• One water area with hose and several large water bowls
• A couple of benches and chairs around the perimeter of the park
• One of the benches has an overhang that would be good cover in rain or on very sunny hot days.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Notes from Marilyn's conversation w/ Attorney Terry Anderlini
NOTES From conversation with Attorney Terry Anderlini - 650.400.1996– 7.02.10
Before we do anything go to other parks and take pictures, draw diagrams, take notes about fencing, water, trash, rules, ground cover. The one in Sausalito is probably the best in our area according to Anderlini.
Figure out what we need
• Measure out space
• Measure out amount of fencing needed
• Measure out amount of ground cover needed
• Are we going to grate property before laying ground cover
• Is there water already on site (piping)
• If no water then what do we want to do if anything about water
Next – start checking around to see how much it would cost for each of the above items and what it would cost to install. We need equipment to deliver fencing, ground cover, etc. Once delivered we need equipment to install. What about labor cost to install.
Then start checking to see if anyone is willing to donate time, equipment to install, and other items.
Involve people in building park. They will then have a vested interest.
The park in Redwood Shores is a city park and it cost about $15,000 to build.
We would need to raise at least $5,000 to start
Ours will be a private park – and will bring in money. Why would people donate equipment, fencing, etc.? They will not be able to take a tax deduction.
1. Lease arrangement with owner of property – pay him something even if it is a dollar a year
2. Insurance Policy
a. Owner should be an additional named insured on the policy
3. Incorporate – LLC
4. Should we set up a non-profit?
5. Set of Board of Directors
a. Each board member should carry an umbrella policy on their homeowners/renters
6. Park will require a lot of policing
7. Safety issues
a. Dog Bites between dogs
b. Dogs running will hit a person and knock them down breaking legs, etc
7. Volunteers are very active in the beginning but then they will eventually slack off and will not keep appointed work
Schedule
8. Hire students and pay them $10 an hr.
• Pick up poop and clean park every day
9. Notify the Chamber of Commerce about what we are trying to accomplish. They might be able to suggest donors.
10. Ground Cover
a. Synthetic turf – doesn’t work – it will start to smell
b. Bark chips – will need to be replaced on a regular basis
c. Dirt and Gravel (DG) works well
ONCE OPERATING
• Limit number of dogs each person can bring in to 3. Do this because dog walkers will bring in a lot of dogs.
• Do not allow dogs to be on leash in park. Can cause aggression with other dogs.
• Limit total number of dogs in park at one time
Hold fund raisers:
• Set goal for amount needed
• Theme parties
• Xmas – have Santa come – take photos
• Easter – Rabbit – photos
• Raffles
• After park operating people will see things that need to be changed or added. Then hold fund raiser
Have Bulletin Board – very important. Can have information about upcoming events. A vet can post info. Someone can post a BD party for their dog.
Before we do anything go to other parks and take pictures, draw diagrams, take notes about fencing, water, trash, rules, ground cover. The one in Sausalito is probably the best in our area according to Anderlini.
Figure out what we need
• Measure out space
• Measure out amount of fencing needed
• Measure out amount of ground cover needed
• Are we going to grate property before laying ground cover
• Is there water already on site (piping)
• If no water then what do we want to do if anything about water
Next – start checking around to see how much it would cost for each of the above items and what it would cost to install. We need equipment to deliver fencing, ground cover, etc. Once delivered we need equipment to install. What about labor cost to install.
Then start checking to see if anyone is willing to donate time, equipment to install, and other items.
Involve people in building park. They will then have a vested interest.
The park in Redwood Shores is a city park and it cost about $15,000 to build.
We would need to raise at least $5,000 to start
Ours will be a private park – and will bring in money. Why would people donate equipment, fencing, etc.? They will not be able to take a tax deduction.
1. Lease arrangement with owner of property – pay him something even if it is a dollar a year
2. Insurance Policy
a. Owner should be an additional named insured on the policy
3. Incorporate – LLC
4. Should we set up a non-profit?
5. Set of Board of Directors
a. Each board member should carry an umbrella policy on their homeowners/renters
6. Park will require a lot of policing
7. Safety issues
a. Dog Bites between dogs
b. Dogs running will hit a person and knock them down breaking legs, etc
7. Volunteers are very active in the beginning but then they will eventually slack off and will not keep appointed work
Schedule
8. Hire students and pay them $10 an hr.
• Pick up poop and clean park every day
9. Notify the Chamber of Commerce about what we are trying to accomplish. They might be able to suggest donors.
10. Ground Cover
a. Synthetic turf – doesn’t work – it will start to smell
b. Bark chips – will need to be replaced on a regular basis
c. Dirt and Gravel (DG) works well
ONCE OPERATING
• Limit number of dogs each person can bring in to 3. Do this because dog walkers will bring in a lot of dogs.
• Do not allow dogs to be on leash in park. Can cause aggression with other dogs.
• Limit total number of dogs in park at one time
Hold fund raisers:
• Set goal for amount needed
• Theme parties
• Xmas – have Santa come – take photos
• Easter – Rabbit – photos
• Raffles
• After park operating people will see things that need to be changed or added. Then hold fund raiser
Have Bulletin Board – very important. Can have information about upcoming events. A vet can post info. Someone can post a BD party for their dog.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Notes from 6.17.10 Meeting
Pam Hyland visited the Richmond City Hall, Planning Department, to ask about parcel maps and permits. She spoke with a very helpful and nice gentleman, Kieron Slaughter, Assistant Planner. He was a fount of information.
1. There are actually two parcels within the area we are looking at:
200 South Garrard, parcel # 550 011 010, owned by Richmond Associates, Windsor, CA (WE ARE CHECKING INTO THIS TO MAKE SURE OF ITS ACCURACY).
321 Canal Boulevard, parcel #550 010 013, owned by Richmond Development Company.
Both are zoned light industrial, N-2.
2. Permits: May need a zoning text change (re-zoning as a public park – CRR Community Resource) but likely we can just apply for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP), which is easier.
For a TUP, we would apply under “Agricultural use, domestic animal (sales) and services.”
3. We would apply for a business license (Pam gave the forms to Kate to keep in the dog park files for when we are ready to do that). On the application, we should indicate the use (a short paragraph), any improvements, modifications, parking accommodations, signage about rules and donors*, striping for parking, etc. Mr. Slaughter advised Pam to include the shared interest and parking arrangement with BarkStix as that kind of mutual benefit is of interest to the planners. We should also mention that we are using an otherwise dormant lot for a positive community purpose.
*If we decide on a fixed sign larger than a political sign, we will need a permit for that and it’s EXPENSIVE - $500+. We can, however, use non-fixed banners tied to the fence and rotated from time to time without paying for a permit.
1. There are actually two parcels within the area we are looking at:
200 South Garrard, parcel # 550 011 010, owned by Richmond Associates, Windsor, CA (WE ARE CHECKING INTO THIS TO MAKE SURE OF ITS ACCURACY).
321 Canal Boulevard, parcel #550 010 013, owned by Richmond Development Company.
Both are zoned light industrial, N-2.
2. Permits: May need a zoning text change (re-zoning as a public park – CRR Community Resource) but likely we can just apply for a Temporary Use Permit (TUP), which is easier.
For a TUP, we would apply under “Agricultural use, domestic animal (sales) and services.”
3. We would apply for a business license (Pam gave the forms to Kate to keep in the dog park files for when we are ready to do that). On the application, we should indicate the use (a short paragraph), any improvements, modifications, parking accommodations, signage about rules and donors*, striping for parking, etc. Mr. Slaughter advised Pam to include the shared interest and parking arrangement with BarkStix as that kind of mutual benefit is of interest to the planners. We should also mention that we are using an otherwise dormant lot for a positive community purpose.
*If we decide on a fixed sign larger than a political sign, we will need a permit for that and it’s EXPENSIVE - $500+. We can, however, use non-fixed banners tied to the fence and rotated from time to time without paying for a permit.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
June 3,2010 PRDP Meeting Notes
16 people in attendance
Gail S Green, author of Dog Parking It, at meeting to advise us how to proceed.
Recommendations for Park:
Membership only park – details to be worked out
Small cedar chips –
• keeps flea infestation to a minimum
• helps avoid flooding and mud during rain
• recommended to have entire park with chips – no dirt or grass
• Need to figure out how many feet of chips are needed.
• Do not get chips from a construction site or company – they will often have nails in them
Fencing – 5 to 6 feet high
• Have center fencing dividing small & large dog area
• Have fencing in center covered so that you can not see through it
• How much fencing do we need
• Reflective strips on the top of both sides of the gates – this makes it easier to know if the gate is open or closed
Water - have water away from gates so as not to cause congestion for those going and coming.
Seating – have uncomfortable seating so that people do not hang around all day. Plus if they are uncomfortable they will spend more time watching their dogs then talking or reading.
Polices:
• Anything you take to the park becomes community property, such as balls.
• Dogs must be spayed and neutered
Advertising
• Companies can advertise by having banners that are placed on fencing
• Rate advertising space depending on how visible banner will be from the street
• Some Companies that may be interested are Veterinarians, animal artists and photographers
Farmers Market
Get a booth at the Pt. Richmond market to recruit volunteers and donations
City of Richmond
Get police department involved in park – ask for suggestions
Get Animal Control involved – ask for suggestions
Business Cards – need to have so we can pass out to potential members and donors
ITEMS TO BE RESEARCHED
Fencing
Netting for Fencing
Water
Chips - Kate
Donations
Farmers Market/ Promotional materials – TJ, Elaine and Linda
Rules/Safety Committee
Waste Management - Ben
Membership
City of Richmond – Blue Prints, Permits, Code of Conduct – Marilyn and Pam (Kate already got blue prints from landlord).
Need Job and task descriptions for volunteers
Insurance
Attorney - Marilyn
NEXT MEETING – THURSDAY, JUNE 17TH.
Gail S Green, author of Dog Parking It, at meeting to advise us how to proceed.
Recommendations for Park:
Membership only park – details to be worked out
Small cedar chips –
• keeps flea infestation to a minimum
• helps avoid flooding and mud during rain
• recommended to have entire park with chips – no dirt or grass
• Need to figure out how many feet of chips are needed.
• Do not get chips from a construction site or company – they will often have nails in them
Fencing – 5 to 6 feet high
• Have center fencing dividing small & large dog area
• Have fencing in center covered so that you can not see through it
• How much fencing do we need
• Reflective strips on the top of both sides of the gates – this makes it easier to know if the gate is open or closed
Water - have water away from gates so as not to cause congestion for those going and coming.
Seating – have uncomfortable seating so that people do not hang around all day. Plus if they are uncomfortable they will spend more time watching their dogs then talking or reading.
Polices:
• Anything you take to the park becomes community property, such as balls.
• Dogs must be spayed and neutered
Advertising
• Companies can advertise by having banners that are placed on fencing
• Rate advertising space depending on how visible banner will be from the street
• Some Companies that may be interested are Veterinarians, animal artists and photographers
Farmers Market
Get a booth at the Pt. Richmond market to recruit volunteers and donations
City of Richmond
Get police department involved in park – ask for suggestions
Get Animal Control involved – ask for suggestions
Business Cards – need to have so we can pass out to potential members and donors
ITEMS TO BE RESEARCHED
Fencing
Netting for Fencing
Water
Chips - Kate
Donations
Farmers Market/ Promotional materials – TJ, Elaine and Linda
Rules/Safety Committee
Waste Management - Ben
Membership
City of Richmond – Blue Prints, Permits, Code of Conduct – Marilyn and Pam (Kate already got blue prints from landlord).
Need Job and task descriptions for volunteers
Insurance
Attorney - Marilyn
NEXT MEETING – THURSDAY, JUNE 17TH.
Friday, June 4, 2010
MORE GOOD NEWS!!
I know that some of you are concerned about the "For Sale" sign that is posted on the new "Point Richmond Dog Park," so we got blue prints today from the owner. There is a big easement by EBMUD (East Bay Utility District) running smack dab through the middle of the park (east-west direction). Unless we are mistaken, no permanent structure can be built on a public utility easement. This most likely means that there will be little if any interest from a perspective buyer who wants to build. We hope this allays concerns or objections to the parcel. Let me know if anyone can confirm the "no permanent structure" on a utility easement.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
3rd Volunteers Meeting, Thursday, 06.03.10, 6:30pm
Welcome to our new "blog" dedicated to keeping you informed of the ongoing progress of the dog park the volunteers are creating here in the Point. We would love it if you could attend the meetings but if there is a scheduling conflict please read the Bark Stix blog to stay in touch.
GREAT NEWS We have enlisted the help of GAIL GREEN, co-founder of the Ohlone Dog Park in Berkeley (1st dog park in the country), and author of DOG PARKING IT! a comprehensive guide to fenced parks in California. Gail has graciously volunteered her skills and expertise to help us create our park. She has a wealth of knowledge and is full of ideas that we'll be able to use. Gail will be attending the meeting on June 3rd, 6:30pm at Bark Stix, 200 So. Garrard Blvd, Point Richmond.
PLEASE ATTEND IF YOU POSSIBLY CAN. WE NEED ALL OF YOU!
GREAT NEWS We have enlisted the help of GAIL GREEN, co-founder of the Ohlone Dog Park in Berkeley (1st dog park in the country), and author of DOG PARKING IT! a comprehensive guide to fenced parks in California. Gail has graciously volunteered her skills and expertise to help us create our park. She has a wealth of knowledge and is full of ideas that we'll be able to use. Gail will be attending the meeting on June 3rd, 6:30pm at Bark Stix, 200 So. Garrard Blvd, Point Richmond.
PLEASE ATTEND IF YOU POSSIBLY CAN. WE NEED ALL OF YOU!
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