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Controversy over unleashed dogs was the main issue
at the Friends of Clark Park winter Membership Meeting. For months now
complaints about aggressive dogs, mostly in the Bowl, have been simmering in the
neighborhood. Members introduced three proposals that related to
dogs.
The meeting took place at Rosenberger Hall, at 43rd
& Kingsessing, this past Tuesday. More than 55 people crammed into a USP
classroom for serious debate on the way dogs and people are getting along in the
park these days. Both "pro" and "con" factions were well represented. Discussion
was impassioned while remaining focused and courteous. It covered a wide range
of views.
An ad hoc study committee will be appointed from
among dozens of volunteers. It will look into the feasability of a dedicated dog
run, of leash law enforcement, and other related issues.
Loook to next week's University City Review for
more extensive coverage of this meeting.
In other business, the committee on amplified-sound
events reported that it is preparing recommendations for a few minor changes in
the Rec Dept's guidelines for festivals. These should reduce stress on the
community and make festival organizers' jobs easier. A design contest for a new
logo and artwork for FoCP was announced. Look for details soon!
-- Tony West
president, FoCP |
