Dog Park Meeting 
March 11, 2016
12:30–2:00pm
3100 Eaton Rd.

Meeting began: 

In attendance: 

Secretary Report: 
Approval of February’s minutes:

Treasurer report: Account Balance: 

Community Fundraising: 

Gofundme/Kickstarter options for fundraising to offer “Charter membership” benefits

Suggestion to try Grand Central Stations and Kwik Trip for donations

Next meeting: 

New Business:

Documents to Don (Forever Friends) for Pet Expo

K-9 Karnival Updates:
MC needed – secured role
Donation / Raffle Item Campaign
K9 Officer Attendance

Petition for Dog Park support from Community

Timeline for discussions and goals for ground breaking
		Capital Budget for 2017 due June
		Op. Maintenance Budget for 2017 due September 
	Research to see community benefit
Proposal for Board – board will want to know exact amount to expect for maintenance ($24/acre mowing, hours per week for trash pickup, cost per week for snow removal, $300-400/pole from WPS plus cost to run line and install, $24/month per light maintenance, etc.)
Suggestions for raising funds and how to collect them 
	2015 showed 537 residence with dog licenses for Bellevue
	$7 for spayed/neutered dogs; $30 for intact dogs

Volunteers for tasks for final approval process

Grant writing Campaign

Approach Pet Friendly Hotels for assistance to raise funds and spread awareness

Meeting adjourned: