City of Fort St. John agree to meet with Soccer Club over soccer fields

Fort St. John city council agreed to let staff meet with with the soccer club about the state of the soccer fields in Surerus Park.

Club President Darren Snider wrote a letter in frusturation to council about the numerous issues with the field.

The city has plans to upgrade the field in 2 years time as part of its 5-year capital plan.

Mayor Lori Ackerman says the city is fortunate to have capital projects in their plan, unlike other communities in the province.

"In a situation like this, you talk about our parks need to be redone. Show me a community that doesn't have parks that don't need to be redone." Ackerman said.

The Mayor also says the City of Fort St. John will continue to take a planned approach on all projects, which includes public consultation.