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

Meeting began: 12:30pm

In attendance: Ben Webster, Mark Schuster, Paul Theys, Laura Mossakowski, Robin Daanen, Angela Gorall, Stephanie Schlag, Don Foote, Jennie Wertel

Secretary Report: 
Approval of February’s minutes: Paul, Laura

Treasurer report: Account Balance: $51, 603.15
Paid for Master Plan and Wetland Delineation since last meeting and website fees, some donations came in as well as matches for the donations all included in the balance

Community Fundraising: 

Gofundme/Kickstarter options for fundraising to offer “Charter membership” benefits – Kickstarter looks more promising.  Could be done by the Dog Park foundation as well as village for continuing funding for maintenance and improvements.
United Community Credit Card and Citizen-vestor as well as other crowdfunding sites discussed.  

Suggestion to try Grand Central Stations and Kwik Trip for donations – Jennie to explore (Robin spoke of personal experience with Kwik Trip options and they are fairly low stress).

Next meeting: April 8, 2016 12:30pm – 2pm

New Business:

Documents to Don (Forever Friends) for Pet Expo – Print some brochures and event fliers and get them to Don (Have ready at Oakview for Thursday)

K-9 Karnival Updates:
MC needed – secured role – receptionist from OV
Donation / Raffle Item Campaign – all to reach to out, but get list to Ben for spreading the word
K9 Officer Attendance – Stephanie to follow up, but sounds like they plan to attend
Set up-helping vendors get set up – Jennie to get student help starting early and for take down
Bake Sale
Concessions – Angela to follow up with Steve
Face Painting – Sandy to follow up on options
Photography - Jennie
Possibly other activities- dog wash, ball bobbing, new games – Jennie to get student help

Naming rights tiers for donors – customize it and modify it
	Pre-approve with village – items, shelters, etc. shouldn’t be contested as long as it is appropriate and meets signage rules (low maintenance, etc)
		
Petition for Dog Park support from Community – can’t promise change but just to show interest (maybe avoid word petition).  Specify goal of feedback (Village support needs, just interested in park, etc.).  Showing up at meetings and will help speak for the support of the park, can also get committee to give reports of progress.  Discuss why it is important and the value of the community.  Update board on progress of the park and planning.  Second and fourth Wednesday are public board meetings to try to get support to attend meetings.  Fourth Wednesday is canceled in March.  Attendance of Park Commission Meetings as well to help get on the agenda for the board.  If we can present a plan with an exact number to show responsibility level it can help.  Second Monday at 6pm in Village Hall meeting room is Park Commission Meeting.  

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 per 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
Annual fee vs. one time use, etc.  How to collect?  Can’t raise license fee just for it but could use it to help spread awareness and collect membership fees.  (Similar to Brown County, DePere, etc.)

Volunteers for tasks for final approval process - save

Grant writing Campaign – Robin D. too look into options.  

Approach Pet Friendly Hotels for assistance to raise funds and spread awareness (also ask them for donations for K9 Karnival, etc.)

Mark’s Update: 
Update on master plan areas and structures.  Clean fill could be used to build raised areas in large dog area.  Structures, planting, etc discussed.  

Meeting adjourned: 2:05pm