2900 block 30th Avenue (photo credit: Google Street View)

By Kevin Rothwell

Closure discussion still on the table

Downtown Vernon businesses engaged on street closures

May 27, 2021 | 6:00 AM

The Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) is freeing up staff time to talk to downtown business owners about the potential closure of the 2900 and 3000 blocks of 30th Avenue.

The idea had been discussed pre-pandemic, but was back on the table when indoor dining was banned. Those restrictions were lifted on Tuesday, May 25, with the province allowing indoor and outdoor dining for up to six people with safety protocols.

Council members talked to numerous 30th Avenue business owners and found a mixed response, with those in the 2900 block mostly in favour, and those in the 3000 block mostly opposed.

The DVA is shifting workloads to accomodate the request including postponing their Annual General Meeting and cancelling an event.

A city administration memo stated that the DVA is developing an engagement process that meets directly with all the businesses in a manner and time that suits their needs, gathers both verbal and written feedback, and collaborates with the businesses to find a path forward that solves problems and meets needs.

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Engagement would begin next week, with a target of providing a report with recommendations as a late addition to the June 14, 2021 council meeting.