Here is a rundown of some of the items of note from the Oct. 15 meeting of city council. (Thanks to City Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator Mike Halstead for providing much of the information.)
Two former longtime civic leaders in North Battleford will have streets named for them. The proposed street serving blocks 40 and 54 in Fairview Heights will be named Pattinson Street and the east leg of Clements Drive will be named Sadlowski Drive.
On hearing that news, longtime Councillor Ray Fox called it a "historic day" and noted he had worked and served with both Counillor Brad Pattinson and Mayor Julian Sadlowski.
He said he had "learned an awful lot from them" and particularly noted that Sadlowski had played "a very significant and important role in my life and is one of the reasons I am sitting here today."
In other news from the meeting: there was no response to a request for proposals issued recently by Public Works Director Stewart Schafer for sidewalk clearing.
Instead, the City plans to add more staff to its current contingent of 12 public works employees to contemplate doing snow removal on sidewalks throughout the city.
Also from the meeting, City Office Manager Gail Adams will apply for title to properties with taxes owed of more than $250,000. Letters will go out notifying property owners that they have six months to pay, or make payment arrangements. If there is no response the Saskatchewan Municipal Board is to acquire title.
In reports, Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation is planning interior and exterior improvements on the Eiling Kramer Building on 102nd Street, valued at $6,215,138.
In correspondence, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 will have their Poppy Day Oct. 26. They will sell poppies with the assistance of North Battleford No. 43 Air Cadet Squadron at several businesses.
In proclamations, Mayor Ian Hamilton designated Oct. 13 to 19 as Veterinary Technician Week in the city.
The next regular meeting of city council is Monday, Oct. 28.
