Community meeting set to discuss future of M.L. stampede grounds
Nearly 1,000 people had their say on a survey about Meadow Lake’s stampede grounds and grandstands, and next week, city officials are looking forward to getting even more feedback. A community open house will be held at the Civic Centre on Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m.
In late 2017, the city decided to temporarily close the area to public access due to safety concerns. The price tag for repairs in 2015 was over $36,000, and when the assessment was done last year, the estimate to bring only the grandstand seating area up to code was in excess of $115,000.
City manager Diana Burton said the results of the survey will be presented at the open house, along with a presentation on the history of the facility and possibilities for its future.
“Staff will also present some costs and options for replacement of the current grandstands,” she said. “There’s a whole facility of the stampede grounds there, and there’s some work that needs to be done in all aspects of the facility. Then there will be a moderated open mic portion where people present can come up and ask questions of city staff or of council.”