McLean Park will be getting a new canopy for the stage.

City Council voted seven-two on Monday evening to approve the reallocation of $32,600.00 from the air conditioning capital project for the McLean Park redevelopment.

The city had originally budgeted $50,400.00 for the project, so council had to approve the reallocation of $32,600.00 dollars from the air conditioning capital project. $6,400.00 of the original budget for the project is a grant from the Manitoba Community Places program.

Councillor Byer was one of the councilors’ to voice her support for the resolution, as McLean Park is well-used, and this would make it even more attractive.

Councillor Kolada also voiced her support of the project, saying that while the city has previously sunk a lot of money into the project, she believes A&B builders will do the job correctly.

Councillors Foley, Smook, Ellis, Byer, Kolada, Deputy Mayor Valentino and Mayor Fenske voted in support, while Councillors Wong and Matechuk voted against.

The vote was recorded at the request of Councillor Wong.

(Pictured is a sketch of the proposed canopy design)