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DEPUTATIONS CONCERNING MOTION 24-G-223 REGARDING THE WATERFRONT PUBLIC CONSULTATION FEEDBACK BY THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
1. Brian Miller on behalf of the Friends of Allandale Station Park spoke about the new vision proposed for the Allandale Station Park. He shared his concerns related to the 2 acre minimum for grass cutting outlined in the motion, the current zoning of the property and event parking. Mr. Miller requested that consideration be given to reducing the amount of parking. He noted his concerns that there was no public consultation concerning the field area, forest or the parkland.
2. Arnie Ivsins on behalf of Southshore Nature Park Task Force outlined his concerns related to the future of Southshore including the amount of grass cutting on the property and the impacts to the environment, vegetation and trees. Mr. Ivsins also outlined concerns related to allowing overflow parking for events at this park. He advised that he felt that the park should be left as a passive park.
Members of Council asked a number of questions of Mr. Ivsins and City staff and received responses
3. Randy Taylor shared his concerns related to the amount of grass to be cut on the property to be used for parking, parking and lack of public consultation to the proposed changes to the property. Mr. Taylor shared that he felt that transit could prepare a long-term vision for the Lakefront. He suggested that the City engage with Southshore Nature Park Task Force to have the park remain as a passive park useable for all citizens.
Members of Council asked a number of questions of Mr. Taylor and City staff and received responses.
4. Dorothy McKeown on behalf of Nature Barrie spoke about her concerns related to the amount of proposed grass cutting on the property including impacts to the environment and to wildlife. Ms. McKeown discussed utilizing shuttles, angle parking and additional bike racks as alternatives.
5. Chuck Ruttan on behalf of Barrie Arts Allia...
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