Here are some of the other highlights from the North Battleford council meeting held Oct. 23:
The city of North Battleford is moving ahead with land pricing for the Killdeer Park subdivision. This is the new subdivision that has been under construction in the city’s north end.
At Monday’s meeting council voted in favour of administration’s recommendation to set a rate of $14.28 per square foot for the lots, which is anticipated to recover all the costs and reflect the current market value.
In a memo from city planner Ryan Mackrell dated Oct. 18, the remainder of construction is under way and should be done by the end of the month. Upon completion, the lots will be ready for development.
The options for the new lots will be open to the public beginning Nov. 1. A media release is planned by the city regarding the lot prices.
In housekeeping items, council approved a Committee Appointee Grant Policy covering the appointment of council members to boards and committees, and also approved a grants policy covering a number of local organizations that would be required to provide documentation on an annual basis in order to receive a grant from the city.
The organizations covered by the grants policy are Battlefords Boys and Girls Club, Battlefords Humane Society, Concern for Youth, The Lighthouse, Allied Arts Council, Catholic Family Services, Midwest Food Resources and Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre.
In announcements and inquiries, Mayor Ryan Bater noted he and city administration were in attendance with Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs at a Community Economic Development Initiative workshop held over two days the week before. A prime topic was labour force strategies and how to engage indigenous people in the labour force. This was the third such meeting between the city and BATC on that initiative and Mayor Bater called it a productive couple of days.
Councillor Kent Lindgren noted he was in attendance representing the city at the Class of 2030 event at McKitrick School.
In proclamations, Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 has been proclaimed 4-H Saskatchewan Club Week in the city of North Battleford.
Next council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 14.
