Dominique Symbalisty, resident, commented that several years ago a dog park committee was formed in Mackenzie and a trial off leash dog park was constructed behind the Ernie Bodin Community Centre. After one year the committee was referred to Recreation Services to discuss building a more permanent larger space, however due to staffing changes, nothing was done and the committee eventually dissolved. Mayor Atkinson thanked Ms. Symbalisty for the reminded and suggested that now with more interest from community members we hope to get the committee running again and create a plan going forward. Mayor Atkinson noted that it would be a good idea to bring up a new dog park during budget discussions. Councillor McMeeken thanked Ms. Symbalisty for bringing this forward and asked where she would like a new park to be located if she could choose. Ms. Symbalisty replied Mountainview Field as it would have more than enough space for all sized dogs to play.
Janice Nelson, Publisher of the Macktown Buzzette asked for clarification of a change that was made to the Animal Control Bylaw several months ago removing leash requirements on trails. Mayor Atkinson replied that we would look closer at the bylaw and get back to her.
Ms. Nelson asked where Bay #4 is, the proposed location for MackChu Brewing. Petr Skala, owner of MackChu Brewing, replied that it is in between Kelly's Bakery and the Mechanic Store.
Ms. Nelson commented that some businesses in town do not use all advertising avenues and suggested that the District share with organizations the different opportunities available. Mayor Atkinson noted that if organizations are run by volunteers things may fall through the cracks.