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Session 1835 March 18, 2002 funding to further define and develop the most appropriate plan. He does not see these words specifically in the resolution. All it seems to say is that we are undertaking all such action. Mayor Adams reads that to be implied. Mr. Wagner wished to note for the record how exciting this concept is and he feels that it will be a further enhancement of the University City Loop area. The motion to approve carried unanimously. RESOLUTION: U. CITY PEOPLE FOR DOGS: Mr. Schoomer moved to add this to the City Clerk's Docket. Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Schoomer stated that U. City People for Dogs have requested a 501c3 status from the IRS as a non-profit organization, which has been granted. The next step would be for the City Manager to negotiate a contract for the use of the tract of land at Vernon and Pennsylvania for a facility to permit dogs to run free. It will be fenced and policed. There will be water and other amenities located on this site. This property will also be shared with U. City in Bloom, which details still need to be worked out. Mr. Schoomer moved approval. Mr. Munkel seconded the motion. Mr. Lieberman does not recall seeing any information on this issue prior to tonight. Since this involves City resources and land, he believes we need more of an opportunity to review all the pros and cons before we take any action on this. He wants to postpone this issue until April 8. Mr. Ollendorff reported that the City Council, a year ago, authorized staff to bring about this project. We discussed it a study meeting and Council has received a few staff reports on several possibilities regarding this project. Mayor Adams said that Mr. Schoomer was assigned as a lead person in working with this project to help bring it into fruition. Mr. Ollendorff explained that this resolution asks the Council's permission for him to enter into negotiations with the U. City People for Dogs organization and their plans to make the southeastern area of Vernon and Pennsylvania in University City a Dog Park. A little over a year ago, the Council approved, in principle, this type of development, but at little or no cost to the City. We will only allow dogs to run loose after the property is in the hands of a private organization. The Council expressly did not want dogs to run loose on property that was under control of the City. A private organization could lease the property, as their right under contract, to use this property as their own backyard. Responding to Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Ollendorff replied that the purpose of the resolution