Send an email for new Lilydale dog park

[Jan Carr]

We need your help – and it won’t take more than 2 minutes.

A new 8.5 acre dog park has been proposed for Lilydale Regional Park,
and it will go to the City Council for approval on October 21.

We know there will be opposition at the public hearing, and I think we
will be able to respond effectively.

However, it is crucial that the Council understand there is wide
spread community support for more dog parks.

WE NEED YOU TO SEND AN EMAIL………… OR MAKE A PHONE CALL.

This is the way they know which way the wind is blowing on
controversial issues, and they actually keep track of the number of
emails and phone calls they receive.

If you don’t know who your Council Member is:

http://xnet.co.ramsey.mn.us/elections/precinct%5Ffinder/

Here are the email addresses for all council members:

Kathy....@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Dave....@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Pat.H...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Dan.B...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Melvin...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Lee.H...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Russ....@ci.stpaul.mn.us

Send your email to your Council member, with a copy to Kathy Lantry
(Council President).

If you prefer to make a phone call, here is a link for contact info:

http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=553

IF YOU ARE NOT A ST. PAUL RESIDENT…………………

Write to Kathy Lantry (Council President), with a copy to Dave Thune
(his ward includes Lilydale, and he has been a strong supporter from
the beginning).

WHAT TO SAY…………………

Say whatever you want about dog parks and what they mean to you, but
ask their support for the off-leash area that is included in the
Master Plan for Lilydale Regional Park.

PLEASE DON'T IGNORE THIS............emails really do matter.

A lot of people have devoted a lot of effort to bringing this proposal
for a new dog park to this point. But now, whether it is approved
will depend on how many dog owners step up to the plate to say they
really do want this kind of amenity included in the parks system.

Many thanks.................. and let me know if you have any
questions.

[Jan Carr]

We have just one more day to send an email to Council Members -- if
you haven't done so already.

These emails have an importance beyond the Lilydale issue. Receiving a
flock of emails will help them assess the demand for more dog parks in
the city.

Parks & Rec has set a goal of 4-6 additional dog parks, but this will
never happen unless the Council believes there is sufficient citizen
demand to support this kind of system.

So please do write; it will only take a minute, but it makes a huge
difference.

On Oct 14, 11:36 am, Jan Carr <stp...@gmail.com> wrote:
> We need your help – and it won’t take more than 2 minutes.
>
> A new  8.5 acre dog park has been proposed for Lilydale Regional Park,
> and it will go to the City Council for approval on October 21.
>
> We know there will be opposition at the public hearing, and I think we
> will be able to respond effectively.
>
> However,  it is crucial that the Council understand there is wide
> spread community support for more dog parks.
>
> WE NEED YOU TO SEND AN EMAIL………… OR MAKE A PHONE CALL.
>
> This is the way they know which way the wind is blowing on
> controversial issues, and they actually keep track of the number of
> emails and phone calls they receive.
>
> If you don’t know who your Council Member is:
>
> http://xnet.co.ramsey.mn.us/elections/precinct%5Ffinder/
>
> Here are the email addresses for all council members:
>

> Kathy.Lan...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
> Dave.Th...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
> Pat.Har...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
> Dan.Bost...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
> Melvin.Car...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
> Lee.Hel...@ci.stpaul.mn.us
> Russ.St...@ci.stpaul.mn.us

>
> Send your email to your Council member, with a copy to Kathy Lantry
> (Council President).
>

> If the above email addresses are not readable, use his link for either phone numbers or emails:

[bre...@comcast.net]

Jan, I sent one out last night. JB
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

[Jan Carr]

Thanks Jim...........

Aside from Lilydale, all this email writing is serving to raise awareness at the City Council on the need for more dog parks in the city.  And that’s why I have made such a big deal of getting our folks to write.

It depends on who and how many people show up to oppose the proposed dog park at Lilydale, but I am feeling pretty good that it will be approved.  

Jan Carr
1000 Portland Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104

651-341-8441

STPdog  (St. Paul Dog Owner's Group)

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“Saying you're building a dog park for dogs is like saying you're building a golf course for golf balls.”