By Tim SchmidtRecord Managing EditorThe city of Warrenton plans to build a dog park and walking trail at property it owns on Pinckney Street.The decision to spend $75,000 comes at a time when two aldermen opposed the expenditure.Aldermen voted 4-2 to approve using money budgeted in the capital sales tax fund dedicated for parks and recreation purposes. The four board members who voted in support at the Aug. 4 meeting were Ward 1 Aldermen Toni Hawley and Karen Casserly, Ward 2 Alderman Gary Auch and Ward 3 Alderman Bob Delaloye. Ward 2 Alderman Damion Frederick and Ward 3 Alderman Jim Dreyer voted no.The $75,000 is expected to cover a chain-link fence for the dog park, materials for the walking trail, portable restroom facilities, extension of water and sewer service to the property and drinking fountains. In addition, the funds will be used to mark the property corners, staking and the clearing of the brush.The property is located across from Rebecca Boone Elementary. City officials recently decided to utilize the land for recreational purposes.Dreyer said he had received complaints from residents who oppose the expenditure.“I don’t think tax money should be spent on a dog park,” he remarked.However, other aldermen said similar facilities are popular in other communities and it would provide an additional amenity for residents.“It’s one more added benefit for those residents that can’t go swimming, don’t play soccer, don’t play baseball,” Casserly stated. “They have some athletic things they want to do and work with their dogs. If you do not have a fenced-in location, you have no area in the city where you can go and work with your dog and exercise your dog.Casserly also commented that the dog park may attract interstate motorists who are traveling with their pets.Property may be site for new poolAlso at the Aug. 4 meeting, aldermen voted 5-1 to spend $50,000 to determine if the Pinckney Street property could be the possible site for a new pool facility.Frederick, Ward 2 alderman, opposed the expenditure. He told The Record he felt the money could be spent on updating the current pool.However, other city officials said the repairs are too costly and that constructing a new pool is the best alternative. As part of the project estimate, the funds will cover preliminary engineering and drawings for a new pool.“I think this is timely and think it’s something that needs to be done,” Auch said.Dog Park