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Oct 2013

Kilcona Park Master Plan To Be Unveiled

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 Master-Plan-Graphic

Last March, City of Winnipeg administrators and consultants presented the Kilcona Park Master Plan Stakeholder Committee with three options for the future development of the park. Of concern to thousands of Kilcona dog owners was the fact that each option proposed a significant reduction in the size of Kilcona’s off-leash area to allow for expansion of the ponds for dragon boat and kayak racing, and create space for off-road biking.

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City Council was scheduled to approve the Kilcona master plan in May however the entire park planning process was delayed after Kilcona Park dog owners objected to the proposed reduction of the off-leash area and mounted a vigorous campaign to persuade the City to abandon these plans.

In April KPDC Board members held a series of meetings with City Councillors Jeff Browaty and Russ Wyatt, and the planning team to present an alternative plan approved by KPDC members.

The KPDC plan calls for an expansion, rather than a reduction, of Kilcona’s off-leash area. As a result of these meetings Councillors instructed the planning team to revisit options for the future development of Kilcona Park.

This week the City announced that the draft master plan is now complete. Two open houses are being held to provide an opportunity for the public to review the draft plan and provide input. City administrators and consultants are interested in hearing from park user groups and other stakeholders.

KPDC’s Board of Directors strongly encourages all Kilcona dog owners to attend one of the open houses and participate in the review process.

Wednesday, November 6th

4:30pm – 7:30pm at the Harbourview Complex (drop in)

or

Saturday, November 9th

10:00am – 2:00pm Kildonan Place (near the food court)

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Oct 2013

Notice of Meeting – KPDC AGM

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2013 AGM Poster V1

KPDC is Kilcona’s official City of Winnipeg Adopt-A-Park steward. The club advocates on behalf of member dog owners who use Kilcona’s off-leash area.

KPDC’s Annual General Meeting is members’ opportunity to be involved in the on-going dialogue about the park and Kilcona’s dog community. It’s your opportunity to have a voice in decisions about KPDC-funded off-leash area initiatives and  the future of the dog park, discuss issues, and learn more about the activities of the association.

It is also your opportunity to elect the 2013-14 Board of Directors. Members are welcome to run for any position on the Board. Please note that there are four vacancies that must be filled if the club is to continue operating – Treasurer and the Directors of Events, Membership and Marketing.

If you are interested in serving and would like to see job descriptions for any of the positions,  please click on the “Bylaws” tab above, and follow the links to Article 5. If you would like more information about KPDC Board opportunities, please email president@kilconaparkdogclub.ca or call Donna Henry at 204-947-5315.

Notice of Motion –  Motions that members wish to have considered at the AGM must be received in writing by the Board by November 5th, 2013 at 6pm. Please send the exact wording of the motion and the names of the mover and seconder to president@kilconaparkdogclub.ca or to Kilcona Park Dog Club, PO Box 43051, RPO Kildonan Place, Winnipeg MB, R2C 5G5..

KPDC’s Early Bird Membership draws will be made at the AGM – a $50 gift certificate for Alpine Animal Hospital and a $25 gift certificate for Sprockett’s Doggy Day Camp. There will be a door prize and a 50/50 draw.

All KPDC members who have purchased their 2014 membership are welcome to attend – memberships will be sold at the door.

Draft 2013 AGM Agenda

Adoption of agenda

Adoption of minutes of 2012 AGM

Adoption of minutes of April 2013 Special General Membership Meeting re reduction of dog park area

Directors Annual Reports

Treasurer’s Report

Considereation of proposed By-law amemdments

Consideration  of motions for which members have given notice

Oath of Office – swearing in of 2013-14 Board of Directors

Adjournment

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Sep 2013

Fall Clean Up Prize Winner

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Fall Clean Up Prize Winner

Sharon winning $50

Sharon Pessagno (centre) and her son Devon (left), winners of a $50 gift certificate from Alpine Animal Hospital, were among hundreds of  dog owners who participate in Sunday’s Fall Park Clean Up.

The Pesagnos are relative newcomers to Kilcona. They’ve been bringing Willow, their adorable six-month old puppy to the dog park  for the past two months and they love what the off-leash area has to offer. “It’s a great place for her to run, play and socialize with other dogs and people!”

Sharon considers the win a timely stoke of luck since Willow’s vet practices at Alpine and her spay date is approaching.

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