When WMOK spoke with Metropolis Mayor Don Canada on Coffee Break last week we asked him about the feasibility of a Dog Park in Metropolis.
Mayor Canada told WMOK that many community members have asked why Metropolis does not have a dog park and also how the City of Paducah, Ky was able to go about getting one in their community.
Mayor Canada advised that the Paducah Dog Park was achieved when a group of citizens came together with a plan and presented it to the Paducah City Council. Upon meeting with the City Council they were able to work out the logistics of how to raise funds and how the city might “meet them half way” to assist in making the project come to fruition. The group in Paducah was able to raise $20,000 which the city agreed to match.
Mayor Canada said that while the rules and regulations for the Paducah Dog Park are listed on the site that he was unable to uncover any information about who enforces the rules. For example, if one of the rules is that your dog be fully vaccinated – who checks and verifies that information?
Canada said that he feels the cost of fencing for a Dog Park would be the most prohibitive expense. He estimated that the cost of fencing for a park the size of the baseball park in Metropolis would likely be around $50,000 and that does not including amenities such as picnic tables, a pavilion or other items that attendees would likely want to have. Canada advised that continuing expenses could be expected for upkeep.
Mayor Canada suggested that those interested in a Dog Park in Metropolis should gather and come up with a business plan and present it to the city council for discussion and review.
Hear our full discussion on the topic with Mayor Canada below
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