Danbury officials have approved creation of a dog park.  Four acres of land off Miry Brook Road will be turned into a fenced in area for dogs.  The only restriction is that dogs are licensed, and that a sign be posted saying that aggressive dogs are not allowed. 

City Councilman Paul Rotello says there are still some issues he would like to see worked out.  They include whether parking should be just for Danbury residents and if tags that are highly visible be required so people can see that the dogs are licensed. 

The park would be fenced in, for daytime use only and have limited parking.

A proposal was made during the City Council meeting that dog breeds in the group where homeowners can't be insured or would require a rider on their insurance, not be allowed in parks except the off-leash dog park.  There were some questions about enforceability.

Councilman Fred Visconti opposed the idea saying he is aware of lists of so-called vicious dogs, but he has four pitbulls who are friendly. 

Councilman Andrew Wetmore also weighed in on that vicious dog rule.  He says it's difficult to say what type of breed tends to be more aggress.  He grew up with a Labrador Retriever.  Wetmore says while it's one of the common friendliest dogs, his mother needed 30 stitches on her face because of one encounter with the pet.

The proposal was rejected.  An aggressive or vicious dog ordinance has worked in other places, and has been proposed in Danbury before.  Council members suggested a committee be formed to study the matter.