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The city is going to get two new dog park facilities and upgrades to two city parks, thanks to donations from the community, City Council members decided at their May 25 meeting.

On April 7, Mayor Greg Mahler submitted a proposal to use donated funds for two dog parks and two small city parks. On April 21, the city Park and Tree Committee held a public meeting to recommend the proposal to council for approval.

Council members unanimously voted to accept the donations and direct staff to plan, design and construct a dog park at Northside Park, a dog park at City Hall, a small playground and...