Restricting dogs at Marshall Field is generating considerable debate.
The City of Vernon is working with the Regional District of North Okanagan to adjust the boundary line between the airport and Marshall Field because RDNO is planning a fence to reduce conflicts between dogs and people on the sports field.
“We’re trying to fight something that won’t be successful,” said Coun. Catherine Lord.
Coun. Scott Anderson, who frequents the park, doesn’t believe there is a significant issue.
“There are few enough dog walks in that area,” he said.
RDNO is requiring all dogs to be on a leash within the Marshall Field property but the area to the north of the proposed fence would be part of city lands.
“Staff would like to convey a consistent message with RDNO that the properties, both Marshall Field and the area north of the fence, are an on-leash dog area, possibly making the construction of the fence between the two properties unnecessary,” states a city staff report.
Downtown playground proceeds
Kids will soon have a place to play in downtown Vernon.
The City of Vernon is moving ahead with a park next to the 31st Avenue transit terminus, including a playground.
“We don’t have very much for kids downtown,” said Coun. Juliette Cunningham.
Work on the project, which will also include a seating area, is expected to be completed by the late fall. The price tag is $90,000.
Noise fence denied
A developer wanting to minimize industrial noise has been shot down by Vernon council.
Council has denied a request from Tony Sammartino to construct a sound barrier wall in future city right-of-way along Mt. Baldur Drive.
“We don’t want the city to incur expenses to maintain structures,” said Ed Stranks, acting director of engineering services.
“Walls can be subject to vandalism and they do have a surface life.”
Sammartino says he was willing to pay for the fence and turn it over to the city once constructed.
“This fence will help to decrease all of the noted potential problems,” he said.
Sammartino is constructing the last phase of a 120-lot development, with three duplex lots.
