Richmond moves forward with new dog park

Taylor Six, Richmond Register, Ky.
·3 min read

May 12—A bid was awarded for the relocation of the Lake Reba Dog Park on Tuesday evening.

The Richmond City Commission selected Wildcat Fencing Company of London, Kentucky in the amount of $17,987.47.

They were one of two companies to bid on the fencing project, and will include a black coated chain link fence with gates and all installations.

The decision to relocate the dog park was determined after several concerns were made to parks department members in Richmond about the dog park in Lake Reba, the parks board discussed other options.

In early April, Erin Moore, the director of parks administration and recreation, asked the board what their thoughts were.

"There have been a lot of concerns and issues regarding the dog park at Lake Reba," she said. "It is a mud pit the entire time that it has been there, and it continues to be a mud pit, and it is not usable all the time."

After a green-light was given to proceed with updates, the group determined the park would be relocated to the park's backside near the soccer fields portion.

Other business:

—Proclamations for the Madison Central Cheer Team, the All-girl EKU Cheer Team, CoEd EKU Cheer Team, and Kids to Park Day were read aloud by the mayor recognizing each group.

—Empire Fitness LLC, Team Elite, Perfect Touch, Mi Pueblo of Richmond, Trinkets and Treasures, Gillums Restaurant, the Jones Brothers Group and Craft Restaurant all received a disbursement of small business COVID-19 funds to each in the amount of $2,500. In total, 44 businesses received relief in the deadline.

—The city of Richmond will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 1.

—Mayor Blythe was approved to apply for a grant on the behalf of the city of Richmond for federal financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act for damages occurred during a winter storm that took place in February.

—Brandon Powell and Colleen Spencer were re-appointed to the Architectural Review Board for another three-year term.

—Bryan Kirby was approved for re-appointment to serve a four-year term on the Richmond Board of Adjustments.

—John Wright and Jamie Ford were approved for another three-year term to the Richmond Codes Enforcement Board.

—Gerald Tatum was approved for appointment to the 911 Advisory Board as a non-voting member.

—Erin Moore, director of park administration and recreation for the city of Richmond, gave an update to the city commission about upcoming parks events including dive-in movies, Tasty Tuesdays, and the Fourth of July.

—Approval was given to apply for a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund through the Department of Local Government in the maximum amount of projected costs at $180,000 in efforts to help fund an outdoor fitness center at Lake Reba.

The next Richmond Commission meeting will be held Tuesday, May 25 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on the city's Facebook page.