Through a virtual presentation Council heard about melanoma and skin cancer from the founder of the Save Your Skin Foundation.
Mayor Clive Tolley has declared May as “Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month”.
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The potential of the City converting the narrow 1000 and 1100 blocks of 2nd Avenue NW to one side only parking to allow better access for fire trucks was before Council on Tuesday evening.
Council decided to refer the matter for further review.
We write a lengthy story of what was said at Council.
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A report from Administration to Council this Tuesday evening is not good news for those wanting to see the Coteau Street East Bridge saved.
The report’s recommendation is to do no repairs and demolish the structure in 2027.
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Traffic signs which in many cases read simply Anytime along 9th Avenue NW will be refurbished this summer to reflect that stretch of roadway does not allow Stopping at anytime.
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A series of motions proposed by Mayor Clive Tolley were discussed and voted on by Council.
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A question was asked about a school zone on the 400 block of Athabasca Street East near the former location of Phoenix Academy.
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After the mill rate factors are factored in plus assessment appeals losses both commercial and residential property owners are looking at tax increases of over six percent.
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The issue of Tax Fairness, where commercial property owners pay more than residential property owners for property with the same assessment value, was front and center as Executive Committee set the mill rates for 2022 property taxes.
We ask questions about Tax Fairness for residential property owners - especially those on fixed incomes - who are being saddled with ever increasing bills and inflation.
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Executive Committee has decided assessment losses in commercial tax appeals will be shared by all commercial properties, the question is what will the final percentage increase?
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The decrease in economic activity coupled with the Province using the 2021 census figures saw Executive Committee agreeing with Administration to move money around in order to make up for a reduction in the Revenue Sharing Grant.
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Recent hits by semis with too high of loads on the Main Street North overpass had a councillor asking if there were any updates to the Corridor Safety Plan the Ministry of Highways has been working on.
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Mayor Clive Tolley was asked a few questions whether he thought he was in a conflict of interest regarding extending the financing agreement to upgrade the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport.
The Mayor said he saw no conflict of interest and in fact the upgraded airport was important to the economic development of Moose Jaw.
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The placement of overhead road signage had a councillor asking at last Monday evening’s regular Council meeting the query exactly how many lanes are there heading north on 1st Avenue NW between Manitoba Street and Oxford Street.
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Unreadable No Parking signs along 9th Avenue NW had Councillor Heather Eby asking if the signs could be removed or replaced along one of the City’s main thoroughfares.
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Mayor Clive Tolley issued three Notice’s Of Motion at last Monday evening’s regular Council meeting which will cost varying amounts to taxpayers if approved - one of the motions wants to see this year’s budget start discussions on a new bridge to South Hill.
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A enquiry to Administration explained the City is responsible for any street lighting on the North Service Road.
With a cost of $7,000 per light pole putting into this year’s budget is something a councillor who asked the question said is too expensive at the present time.
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It is not just about free burgers afterwards but rather a way to show both pride in Moose Jaw while at the same time supporting the efforts to clean up the city Councillor Kim Robinson says.
A city-wide community cleanup is planned for May 15th as part of Community Cleanup Week which kicks off on May 9th.
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A resident addressed Council with her concerns and views about some flags flying at or on City owned facilities as an attack on the traditional family and showed favouritism for certain minorities over others.
They were views no member of Council was willing to support.
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A motion that would have seen Council meeting 26 times instead of 23 times was defeated due to a tie vote.
The motion was brought forward by Councillor Heather Eby because in her opinion Council - due to two extended breaks in their schedule - were been left out of the loop regarding the City’s operations and more meetings would eliminate it.
It was not what Mayor Clive Tolley saw as necessary.
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If you are wondering how much money mayoralty candidates spent and who contributed to their campaigns their candidate’s disclosures are now public.
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