Coldstream has already done it, now Vernon and regional district electoral areas B and C will have a chance to review the Greater Vernon Boat Launch Study.
The study drew harsh criticism from the District of Coldstream and the Okanagan Landing Association.
“We’ve heard lots of citizens complain that the report is not as good as it could be, that it’s lacking content,” said Vernon Mayor Wayne Lippert at Wednesday’s Regional District of North Okanagan regular board meeting. “The study needs to be re-looked at.”
Regional district directors unanimously passed a recommendation from the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee that the report regarding the boat launch study be forwarded to member jurisdictions for review, and comment on the consultant’s recommendations.
Coldstream council has said the study was not conducted fairly as it surveyed only boat owners and not any other user groups such as swimmers and paddlers.
Park name goes to public
Regional district directors unanimously agreed with a GVAC recommendation that the District of Coldstream undertake a public process to look at renaming Coldstream Centennial Park.
And, when completed, that the results of the public process be returned to GVAC.
“We will be sending out a notice requesting names for the park in our June newsletter, and we will also be asking for comments and input,” said Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick, who noted the process has already begun with the district having already received some letters.
In May, the district began an input process as to whether or not the park on Kidston Road should be renamed Sovereign Park in honour of Art and Agnes Sovereign, who owned the property before it was sold to the regional district after the couple died.
RDNO policy is not to name a park after an individual unless the person donated 50 per cent or more of the funds to purchase the land, or donated 50 per cent or more of the land.
A public contest in 2007 came up with the name Coldstream Centennial Park.
Organizers say thanks
Bruce Cummings gave thanks to the regional district for its financial support during the recent Sparkling Hill Masters Cross-Country Skiing World Cup event in March.
The event featured 22 countries and more than 1,100 competitors – the oldest was an American, 92 – which was the fourth highest amount in the event’s history.
The World Cup generated $4 million for the local economy.
“On behalf of the organizers, we would just like to say thanks to you all for your support in helping us host this world-class event,” said Cummings, a member of the organizing executive.
