Âé¶čAV council likes what it sees in new activity centres in Glenmore and Mission.
Staff recently gave council an update on functional space planning for facilities. They will offer multi-generational programs and 91 childcare spaces at each location.
Councillor Luke Stack said he would like to see a coffee or gathering area for visitors.
âIt would actually enhance what youâre already proposing,â he told staff.
Coun. Maxine DeHart agreed noting the city would âmiss the markâ without a coffee or food facility.
Staff told council that vending machines offering health food options will be located in both facilities.
Stack was also pleased to learn the Glenmore centre will have a full-size gym.
âThat is a real win for the Glenmore community. Itâs a big item.â
Glenmore will also be home to an Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) express branch.
âThere are a lot of small communities that donât have the funding to have full branches so this is going to serve as a pilot,â Coun. Loyal Wooldridge, and former ORL board chair, said.
Another express branch will be part of the future redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre.
âThe ORL, thatâs a great opportunity for safe spaceâŠthat to me is a huge win,â Coun. Gord Lovegrove added.
Staff told council that planning was also broadened to include opportunities for the future expansion of MNP Place, the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, and the overall Mission Recreation Park (MRP) campus.
The cityâs 10-year capital budget includes a renovation and expansion of MNP Place in 2028-29.