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Getting the mud & odor problem around the watering area solved was phase #1, cost about $300
and lots of volunteer effort. Phase #2 is to solve as much of the muddy dog problem as we
can:
The area near the entrance, down to the sign and over to the gates by the supercans & kiosk
is usually mud or dust, and longer-term users of the park relate that chips and/or mulch don't
stay put up there for more than a couple of weeks.
We propose covering the problem area with about 3 inches of 'crush & run' chose to
be the appropriate mix of gravel and stone dust to 'pack down' and provide a firm, mudless & dustless,
surface where many/most of our dogs' owners congregate and where there's much dog play.
It's time for new chips, and for redistributing some of the old chips that have washed down the hill.
We're hoping to coordinate delivery of crush & run and chips so all the materials and tools can
be on hand for volunteers to work at the park. Chips come from Barlett Tree Service.
Tools & delivery of stone are to be provided by the Dept of Works.
Laura Fisher, our Vice-President & liason with the Dept of Works, proposes the project and will
keep us posted on its progress.
We propose a 'work day' for Barker Field, closing the park from mid-morning thru mid-afternoon on
Saturday the 16th or 23rd, with a supply of rakes and shovels on hand for volunteers to spread
loads of chips, and loads of crush&run.
Waiting for discussion at the board meeting on this...
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