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Princeton Council discusses motocross track, arena condenser, and rodeo club requests

Quick view

Council discussed the future of the old motocross track at the Princeton Exhibition Grounds. A motion was made to remove the track, but some councillors suggested pausing to explore other options, such as repurposing the land for parking or other uses. Council also discussed the arena condenser replacement project, which includes awarding a contract to Norlock Refrigeration for $196,000 plus tax. The Princeton Rodeo Club requested that Council waive rental fees for a 10-year term, but staff suggested negotiating a fee instead.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • unknown — Motocross track removal: A motion was made to remove the old motocross track, but some councillors suggested pausing to explore other options.
  • recommended — Arena condenser replacement: Council approved awarding a contract to Norlock Refrigeration for $196,000 plus tax. [9]
  • recommended — Rodeo club rental fee waiver: Staff suggested negotiating a fee with the Princeton Rodeo Club instead of waiving rental fees for a 10-year term.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The town's financial plan and tax rates bylaw will be considered for approval at a future meeting.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Motocross track

The track has been a liability for the town, and some councillors suggested removing it to avoid further costs.

Arena condenser replacement

The project includes awarding a contract to Norlock Refrigeration for $196,000 plus tax, which will be funded from the arena capital section of the 2026 financial plan.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6.1 Princeton Rodeo Club

Request to waive rental fees for a 10-year term [11]

“The Princeton Rodeo Club proposed to level the old motocross track at no cost to the Town of Princeton: and Requested that Council waive all rental fees for a ten (10) year term. [11]”

6.2 Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce

Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce — staff negotiate a fee with the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce for the use of the arena for their Community Trade Show being held on July 18th, 2026.

“THAT staff negotiate a fee with the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce for the use of the arena for their Community Trade Show being held on July 18th, 2026.”

6.3 Arena Condenser Replacement – Award Contract

Awarding a contract to Norlock Refrigeration for $196,000 plus tax [9]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Council award the Contract for the Arena Condenser Replacement to Norlock Refrigeration (4524-#13 Eldorado Court, Kelowna BC) for the sum of $196,000.00 plus tax; [9]”

10.1 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan

2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan — Town council would gives Town of Princeton Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1062, 2025 third reading as amended.

“THAT Council gives Town of Princeton Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1062, 2025 third reading as amended.”

10.2 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw

2026 Tax Rates Bylaw — Town council would gives three readings to Town of Princeton Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1066, 2026. 2026 Tax Rate Report 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw [6][7][8][16]

“THAT Council gives three readings to Town of Princeton Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1066, 2026. 2026 Tax Rate Report 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw [6][7][8][16]”

Open questions

  • What will happen to the motocross track if it is removed?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 15 Apr 2026 — Agenda Package
  5. 71805
  6. 2026 Financial Plan Report
  7. 2026 Tax Rate Report
  8. BudgetBook (002)
  9. Princeton Arena Condenser rev April 1
  10. 71806
  11. 71807
  12. 71804
  13. Report-award arena condenser project copy
  14. Tax on an Average House
  15. schedule704_2025 (1)
  16. 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw
  17. Regular Agenda - 01 Apr 2026 - Minutes - Pdf

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Brief 901 · 2026-04-15