City of Meadow Lake cancels southside walking path proposal
Following a public hearing from residents living on the south side of the city bordering the Meadow Lake Golf Club, Meadow Lake City Council has opted to not build a walking path in the area. Along with this announcement, the city stated it will retain the ownership of the grassy area behind the residences.
Earlier this year, the city was approached by several residents requesting that the city cancel the construction of a walking path behind their homes and leave the area as bare grass. They cited a loss of privacy, a hazard to pedestrians from the golf course and the presence of an existing walkway in front of the homes as some of the concerns with the proposed development.
After listening to their concerns at the public hearing, Mayor Merlin Seymour said council moved to discontinue the potential development and retain possession of the land as the current arrangement would better serve the city and those living in the area.
“There were a bunch of letters submitted by residents in the affected area, basically with that, we’re leaving it status quo. A majority of the residents do mow that area to keep it nice and tidy,” Seymour stated.