The Kawartha Lakes Record

Parks Advisory Committee

June 5, 2026

Who was there

Present (3): Doug Elmslie, Charlie McDonald, Tracy Richardson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (7 motions)

7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda be amended to include item 5.2.4, Parks Tour, and adopted as amended.
Moved by Mayor Elmslie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried
That the minutes of the Parks Advisory Committee meeting held on April 10, 2026, be adopted as circulated.
Moved by K. Molloy, seconded by M. McGregor
Carried
That Manager Smith and Director Johnson's information and updates on items 5.1.2 through 5.1.9 be received.
Moved by K. Molloy, seconded by M. McGregor
Carried
That Director Johnson's update regarding parking adjacent to the Trestle Bridge be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by E. Danziger
Carried
That Director Johnson's information regarding the Kawartha Parks Petition be received, and that the Kawartha Lakes Parks Advisory Committee support the staff recommendation to not move forward with the addition of a playground structure at Kawartha Park, but to provide trail improvements along the specified area.
Moved by Deputy Mayor Richardson, seconded by M. McGregor
Carried
That , Staff updates regarding items 5.2.2 to 5.2.4, in addition to information provided on Valentia Park, Centennial Park, and George Street Parking, be received.
Moved by K. Molloy, seconded by M. McGregor
Carried
That the Parks Advisory Committee Meeting adjourn at 11:29 a.m.
Moved by Councillor McDonald, seconded by Deputy Mayor Richardson
Carried

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