Here are some of the other highlights from the June 23 council meeting in North Battleford. Thanks to Communications Manager Mike Halstead for much of this information.
Councillor Greg Lightfoot inquired about back alleys and concerns about recent maintenance. City Manager Jim Puffalt responded that weather permitting, city crews are attempting to reclaim and realign the alleys, which became "misshapen" over time from when the dumpsters were in place.
Mayor Ian Hamilton congratulated everyone involved in Aboriginal Day celebrations downtown Monday.
Councillor Ryan Bater asked what improvements are happening to the traffic signals at 100th Street and Territorial Drive. Engineering co-ordinator Dan Maloney said the new poles installed this week will have east and west left-hand turn signals that will alleviate traffic backup. A camera system that will measure traffic flow is also being installed.
Councillor Cathy Richardson congratulated all local students and teachers on the school year currently wrapping up and also reminded residents to be mindful that there will be many children out and about on their bikes now that school is out.
New rates at the NationsWEST Field House will come into effect Sept. 1. Introductory rates will no longer be in effect. New rates to be phased in over two years, are competitive, and by no means are the highest among cities of this size. Details are to be advertised over the coming weeks.
As well, a compost program is being developed as a subscription service with Loraas Environmental Services Ltd. Interested residents can contact Loraas to find out the costs and the pickup schedule.
Loraas Environmental Services stated in correspondence, it has retrieved over 96 per cent of the 446 carts that were out on a subscription prior to the City introducing the curbside garbage and recycling program. The company has issued $8,104.33 in refunds.
The next meeting of council is Monday, July 21 at 8 p.m. as council goes on its summer schedule (one meeting a month) for the next two months.
