Opinion - Letters to the Editor

Saturday, Aug. 09, 2008

Viewpoint: Support dog park in Morro Bay

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T he Morro Bay City Council meeting on Monday is extremely important for all of us who want a fenced, off-leash dog area in Del Mar Park.

Morro Bay Pups needs all dog-park supporters to attend the meeting and show their support and enthusiasm to the councilmembers.

The critical vote is to amend the master plan to include the fenced, off-leash dog area.

Morro Bay Pups is prepared to begin a major funding effort once we secure what we hope will be a positive vote.

Several accomplishments in the three-year existence of Morro Bay Pups are:

• Raised more than $10,000;

• Developed Morro BayPups.org, where membership applications may be downloaded; • Obtained nonprofit status through SLO POST;

• Designed a beautiful dog park through Jeff Meyer of Ecotone Environmental Design; and

• Received an enthusiastic endorsement by Morro Bay Parks and Recreation Commission to amend the master plan.

We also worked hard to

alleviate concerns raised by a few residents who live north of Del Mar Park.

Morro Bay Pups is extremely hopeful that the results Monday will allow us to proceed with a fundraiser and celebration early this fall. Board members Naida Simpson and Steve Eckis have had preliminary talks with the wonderful folks who own Tognazzini’s Dockside Restaurant, Mark and Bonnie Tognazzini.

Mary Stallard

Morro Bay Pups