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Council narrows Campbell Park gate hours to sunrise/sunset; ordinance passes 4‑1 on first reading
Summary
On first reading the council amended park hours for Campbell Park (fishing pier) from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. to a schedule tied to sunrise/sunset (half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset). The measure passed 4‑1; Mayor Walker voted no. Council and staff discussed signage, gate programming and seasonal updates.
The Lake City Council on April 21 voted 4‑1 on first reading to change Campbell Park (Lake Montgomery) hours from the current 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule to a rule that sets access from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset. The change was proposed by the police chief and discussed at length with staff and public commenters.
Chief Butler told the council the existing 8-to-5 hours are restrictive and that opening the pier and boat ramp for daylight hours would allow residents and visitors to fish before or after work and to use the facility more productively. He…
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