News Releases

As a thank you to customers, admission will be free at the following City of Saskatoon outdoor pools:

• George Ward Outdoor Pool and Mayfair Outdoor Pool – Sunday, August 23, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Riversdale Outdoor Pool and Lathey Outdoor Pool – Sunday, August 30, from   11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

General admission fees will still apply at the indoor pools in Lawson Civic Centre, Lakewood Civic Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, and Shaw Centre.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

NEW

WARMAN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE
(Water valve installation)
Start: August 20, 7:00 a.m. End: August 20, 4:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Street light repair)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Concrete work)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 40TH A ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Storm sewer inspection)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM STEEVES AVE TO 33RD ST W
(Road dip repair)
Start: August 20, 9:00 a.m. End: August 20, 5:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED JUST AFTER CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Natural gasline work)
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                  

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane will be maintained on the EB overpass
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.

SPC on Transportation

7.1.1 Parking Services Update (Delegated Authority Matter)

*The City continues to roll-out the FlexParking system and enforcement has steadily increased. Allowing parking session top-ups is set to be activated and the smartphone parking application will be launched this fall.

*The City is collaborating with the Broadway BID to accelerate the program’s inception in that area to September 9 in order to utilize the Street Fair on September 12 to educate the public on the parking stations.

7.2.1 Pedestrian Crossing Control Criteria and Prioritization (Matters Requiring Direction)

*this report contains a prioritized list of pedestrian crossing control device projects.

*The prioritized list of locations recommended to install a Pedestrian Actuated Signal is as follows: 1. Broadway Avenue / 9th Street 2. Confederation Drive / Milton Street

*The prioritized list of locations recommended to install an Active Pedestrian Corridor is as follows: 1. Taylor Street / McEown Avenue 2. 20th Street / Avenue G 3. Cowley Road / Forsyth Way 4. Konihowski Road / Pezer Crescent (South) 5. Lowe Road / Ludlow Street 6. Konihowski Road / Garvie Road 7. Kingsmere Boulevard / Crean Crescent 8. 33rd Street / Avenue C

*The prioritized list of locations recommended to install a Pedestrian Corridor is as follows: 1. Konihowski Road / Pezer Crescent (North) 2. Adilman Drive / Russell Road 3. Hart Road west of Bowlt Crescent (midblock) 4. Cumberland Avenue / Elliot Street 5. Dufferin Avenue / 11th Street 6. 23rd Street / Montreal Avenue 7. 7th Avenue / Princess Street 8. Clarence Avenue / Cascade Street

*The location recommended to be upgraded from a Pedestrian Corridor to an Active Pedestrian Corridor is the intersection of Pendygrasse Road and St. Mark School (midblock).

*the report will be forwarded to City Council for information during 2016 Budget and Business Plan deliberations.

7.2.2 Intersection Improvement Project Selection Process (Matters Requiring Direction)

*this report identifies the criteria and process used to select and prioritize the intersections requiring reviews for improvements to road safety conditions, operating conditions, or quite often both.

*The committee recommends to City Council at its meeting to be held on September 28, 2015:

That the Administration be directed to draft a policy pertaining to the prioritization of intersections requiring traffic reviews based on the selection process outlined in the report;
That the policy be reviewed upon approval of City Council of the Active Transportation Master Plan and Growing Forward! Shaping Saskatoon Plan (Growth Plan); and

The Committee further resolved that when this report is presented to City Council, the Administration provide an update on the state of relevant reserves for capital expenditures.

7.2.5 Transit Update – Customer Service and Marketing (Matters Requiring Direction)

*the report provides an overview on the customer service initiatives and the Back to School Transit Marketing Campaign being launched at the end of August 2015.

*the report will be forwarded to City Council for information at its meeting to be held on September 28, 2015.

SPC on Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services

7.2.1 Evoqua Water Technologies - Supply of Proprietary Parts - Blanket Purchase Order (Matters Requiring Direction)

*the committee will recommend to City Council at its meeting held on August 20, 2015 that Administration prepare a blanket purchase order with Evoqua Water Technologies for the supply of proprietary wastewater treatment equipment for the next three years, for a total estimated cost of $450,000 (including taxes); and that Purchasing Services issue the appropriate blanket purchase order.

7.2.2 Capital Project No. 2558 - WTP - Clarifier Tube Settlers - Award of Engineering Services (Matters Requiring Direction)

*the committee will recommend to City Council at its meeting to be held on August 20, 2015 that the proposal submitted by Catterall & Wright for engineering services and construction management for the upgrade of Clarifier #3, at a total upset fee of $258,000 (including GST and PST), be accepted; and that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate agreement and that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement under the Corporate Seal.

As the end of August approaches, the City of Saskatoon’s (City) summer programming will be coming to a close for the season.  The last day of operation will be:

• Summer Youth Centres and Travelling Skateboard Program - Wednesday, August 19
• George Ward Pool and Mayfair Pool – Sunday, August 23
• Summer Playground Programs – sites close Tuesday, August 25, or Wednesday, August 26.  Visit the interactive map www.saskatoon.ca/play) to see the closing date of each site.
• Lathey Pool and Riversdale Pool – Sunday, August 30
• PotashCorp Playland at Kinsmen Park – Monday, September 7

Thank you to all residents who used the City’s summer facilities.

For more City of Saskatoon Public Service Announcements, News Releases, Traffic Detours and Service Alerts, visit www.saskatoon.ca or connect with the City of Saskatoon on Twitter and Facebook.

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8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM MCKINNON AVE S TO WIGGINS AVE S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
8^th St E EB lanes open between Munroe Ave S and Cairns Ave
Start: August 19, 8:00 a.m. End: August 19, 4:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT 5TH AVE
(Water valve installation)
Start: August 19, 7:00 a.m. End: August 19, 4:00 p.m.

ATTRIDGE DR WB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED AT CENTRAL AVE
(Concrete curb pouring)
Start: August 19, 9:00 a.m. End: August 19, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

33RD ST EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED JUST AFTER CIRCLE DR OVERPASS
(Natural gasline work)
Start: August 18, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m

IDYLWYLD DR N/HIGHWAY 16 NB & SB LANE RESTRICTIONS FROM 51ST ST E TO MARQUIS DR W
(Hwy 16 flyover repair)
Start: July 13, 9:00 a.m. End: September 11, 5:00 p.m.

HWY 11/16 WB OVERPASS CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Overpass repair)
Two EB lanes and one WB lane will be maintained on the EB overpass
Start: July 24, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN
Ongoing work with limited lane restrictions to occur during off peak hours

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Slow down, pay attention and respect work zones. Watch for pedestrians and work crews, and for everyone’s safety, please obey all detours, signs and barriers.

Know before you go! Plan your route around road work by checking our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map. Find traffic detour information and subscribe to Traffic Detour Service Alerts at saskatoon.ca/service-alerts. You can also follow us on Twitter @YXEServiceAlert and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.