 It is 1230 and I will call the Pet Friendly Task Force Committee to order for all those present while my computer loads Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America And to the Republic for which it stands One nation under God Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. All right committee introductions It's a small group of we can skip that one Recap and discussion of mission and vision and value statements Abby do you want to add something or? All right, so we've met what about two weeks ago a small group of us to really start pulling together our mission vision and values in Opportunity for us to really start getting some momentum to move forward So this was the really the very rough draft of what we pulled together So I think a big step would be looking at this and what we feel is appropriate and what we feel is Maybe not necessary As we want to keep it as short and simple as possible without over complicating things Thoughts feedbacks comments. I mean, I think it's certainly open to additional feedback so Do we feel like it's going in the right direction that I mean I think this committee overall has a lot of different Avenues of purpose that we have so there is a lot to encompass within this So I think you know looking at the the different pieces You know, we do have a large vision But there's a lot of pieces that are within that and I think Breaking them down really helps us to stay on task and aligned with what our goals are I think this definitely does help too because in conversations Abby and I had to think it was You know a little more difficult getting the ball rolling and getting started Just having some clear points in direction of where to move forward to in terms of how we can plan and utilize the resources, especially I think one thing the committee needs to think about too in the next few months is when we do our new strategic plan Just in terms of of where we might fit in that in terms of how we provide feedback As well, but that's still kind of down the road But it's something that we need to to keep on keep on the back burner keep on our radars as well, so I Had a question for Joe, I guess just in terms of I know I saw it somewhere But just in terms of like no we had conversations about identifying parks And making accommodations for pets or Or Better Notifying folks is what the regulations aren't putting me no sign of it. There are parks that are having more issues So to say didn't know if you had any feedback or thoughts on that before we wanted to move forward I definitely am thinking one of Parks and city ordinances are definitely going to be an action item. Yeah That's we would take a big look at Again, we have all the information we have our ordinances. We have no dog-friendly map We definitely want to look at What we What things we could allow? That could work to maybe help alleviate some of the things that are going on where they shouldn't You know, can we take a look at specific areas either seasonally time during certain times or whatnot? We've had a lot of good ideas. I think it just a You know, a few people really just need to sit down and You know look through a Handed out things for Madison and other areas. So just, you know, how we'd like to move forward with You know allowing and play areas that we definitely would not allow, you know playgrounds an example Ball fields, especially when they're being used things like that, but can then we allow You know in certain parks more dogs on leashes And I think to just kind of I'm looking at this point offer multiple safe spaces. We're both that are welcoming to pets Pet allowing owners. I think, you know, we can kind of start teeing up conversations and maybe Folks from the bid business improvement district or the chamber just to kind of, you know, tee up conversations about Restaurants or bars or places outside that might allow Dogs to attend or You know for things like that. So I think that's again something we can put on the radar Just to kind of discuss or if we have different thoughts about, you know areas that that might make more sense In the long run in terms of what we can do for that. So Those are just some things off the top of my mind with reviewing the notes I don't know if Are we going to move forward with that survey You know, we could kind of gathered a bunch of questions to kind of see get some feedback Well, I think we we hoped you know with that the new pound the Thing that's coming out for the city is to do a survey. Yeah, you know when I think part of that was hoping that we'd get a more active Core group and if there'd be additional Things but I think otherwise it's ready to go when we're ready for it to go and have a way to get it out there Maybe you Okay, yeah, Joe, I think you're right on the table or what right engagement thing is supposed to be starting I guess I would think that a Big piece that we would want to work through in the next couple weeks is the budget part because you your budget is due What was it by the end of August? Think you know so if this group we talked a little bit about a budget if this group was to come up with some Type of a budget How would that work? Could it be turned in so that that could actually be looked at? What it is there is there an area that this could be put on? I don't foresee a huge amount, but education and things like that so so we did discuss that and if we did turn in a budget by the By the given time, you know if it could be looked at are we thinking? Like its own item that it could go under parks it could be its own mine item And it would be like the thought was if it could tag on to parks as like You know for if we're trying to educate the community on what parks are pet friendly Or if there's a new park that was made pet friendly that there we could do a Facebook boost to try to you know Reach a larger audience and again not we're not talking you know multi thousands, but small amounts I think the other Conversation was like way stations and if there would be you know changing out some of the receptacles to be Dogway stations if that's worth it if it's not you know what the right decision to make there is sounds like they're already pretty Overloaded with their garbage cans as it is Other comments feedback thoughts so if we wanted to change an ordinance for the park Would we need that survey completed prior to that being done? I think that's a great thing to have you know the survey and then then go through the process with that because that could give you a backing of Really for against it, I guess, but it would give you some kind of backing to move forward with so putting a timeline together And I wouldn't think that could be accomplished this summer probably not no Could we make it our goal that by? Next spring we would have I think that's a great goal Because I think parks is a big part of it And I would think even really looking at like bars and restaurants that's again shooting for spring because The the majority that are would be able to and willing to do this are places that have outdoor seating because of Public codes and so really I think we can take the time over the next couple months to Determine what places you know have already are pet friendly and then if there are places We want to get in contact with and start talking to them so that once it gets warm again in spring We can kind of roll this all out together So I don't know if anybody is aware of this, but there's a bill right now going through the state It's been passed in the assembly Bipartisan nobody voted against it and now it's moving to the Senate and it's to remove some restrictions about letting dogs in businesses I can I can forward that everyone It looks like restaurants right now have an exception if they want to have dogs outside, but this would Like bringing your dog into Fleet Farm is one of them I Like this Fleet Farm customers are frustrated by the restrictions allowing I'll email it to the yeah, that'd be good. So if that gets any publicity that might help us And Michelle for clarity when you say spring you mean to make a recommendation to Parks Marina and Parks or okay, that's what I thought Any additional discussion, okay, we'll jump to 3.3 discussion of the group in the rules and responsibilities So clearly it's getting a little smaller here. So we got to start doing some recruitment. I don't I don't think there's You know, we're not an official standing committee. So we don't you know, which is a good thing It allows us to be more fluid and flexible But I don't know if there's a respectful number of what we want to cap membership committee Stuff on but I think you know if folks just want to kind of start tapping into their network Seeing who might be interested run it by me and we can make those appointments I think I have some folks teed up in my my committee Expression questionnaire if you will that that might be interested as well too that I can find so I did have one request to just pass. I guess I didn't pass along to you Pass along to you and and All their person Grazio wants to definitely be a part of it Even though this time probably doesn't work for her meeting, but she definitely wants to be okay I'll touch base with her to But just kind of folks kind of tap into their network if they know some individuals that might be interested as well And Pam hurdles said She's got she can't be here today, but she's excited to join. I think she'll be active. Okay Is it possible for us to put some sort of? I don't know a stipulation into people that are on this group of if they miss X amount of meetings in a given period of time Cuz it the since I've started it's so hard to get quorum. Yeah, I think we have to be more and so if it's you know if you miss three consecutive meetings or Three meetings in six months or you know something along those lines that we would ask people to resign from the committee Just so that we can move forward. Yeah, I think that's a good situation that we can tie on to things too Can I just ask one practicality question? So with Betty Stepping off as chair and Laura being willing to step in this chair Is there anything that has to happen like a letter or anything like that? As long as no one offers an objection. I think it's fine. So no texture for me any objections So and see this is what I mean like have not having official, right, you know, we can be more flexible and fun, so And the other thing I mean so meeting to do like a Meeting like we did last time just to sit be able to sit around the table and actual not have to worry about yeah This can we do more of that? It was really productive. Yeah Right. Yes. That's okay. Yeah Cool I just asked is there do we think this meeting time works for people? I mean now that we're down to Smaller group. I don't know if you want to reevaluate that Yeah Like lunch hour meetings do work as long as people are just kind of you know able to plan around it and stuff Need additional comments questions thoughts ideas for the general good then all right next meeting will be August 25th Is there a motion to adjourn? Is there a second all those in favor of a journey, please stay die Anyone opposed chair votes aye were adjourned at 1245 Thanks, Scott