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NEW CITY COUNCIL GOVERNANCE MODEL BEGINS NEXT WEEK
August 12, 2014 - 12:00pm
For Release: August 13, 2014
A new governance model for Saskatoon City Council and Committee meetings will be fully-implemented during the week of August 18, 2014 following the approval of Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committees Bylaw, 2014 which came into effect on July 1, 2014.
“The new governance model will enhance the operations of City Council with streamlined City Council meetings,” says City Clerk Joanne Sproule. “We’re also encouraged public policy development will be strengthened through the new Standing Policy Committees.”
Sproule says the four new Standing Policy Committees are designed to intensify the focus of public policy development on issues critical to the City’s future while also creating a broader and more welcoming forum for public input and consultation.
Under a summer schedule, the four new Standing Policy Committees will meet during the day on August 18th and 19th:
*Planning, Development & Community Services – Monday, August 18 at 9:00 a.m.
*Finance – Monday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m.
*Transportation – Tuesday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m.
* Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services – Tuesday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m.
The Executive Committee of City Council remains. It will meet on Wednesday, August 20 at 9:00 a.m.
City Council will hold both its regular business meeting at 1:00 p.m. and public hearing meeting 6:00 p.m. on August 21.
The regular schedule rotation will begin September 8, 2014 with meetings taking place on Mondays or a Tuesday following a long weekend.
Planning, Development & Community Services and Finance will meet on the 8th at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively; Transportation and Environment, Utilities & Corporate Services will meet at the same respective times on September 15; Executive Committee meets at 1:00 p.m. September 22; City Council meets at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m, on September 29.
Lastly, another new procedure is all Committee and Council public meetings will now be held in the Council Chamber and live-streamed and archived on the City’s website.
Visit www.saskatoon.ca to find the necessary links.
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.
DAILY ROAD REPORT, AUGUST 13
August 11, 2014 - 12:00pm
TU14-361
NEW
IDYLWYLD DR SB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM 25TH ST TO 24TH ST
(Streetscaping)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: August 13, 9:00 a.m. End: August 27, 6:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT: CIRCLE DR EB RAMPS TO CIRCLE DR NB AND SB CLOSED AT HWY 16 CLOVERLEAF INTERSECTION
(Durable road markings)
Start: August 13, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
WIGGINS AVE N NB AND SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
8th St reduced to one lane through Wiggins Ave intersection.
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 13, 6:00 p.m.
KINGSMERE BLVD & WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG) INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes. Speed reduced to 30km/h
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions will be reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.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 check our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map, find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. you can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.
DAILY ROAD REPORT, AUGUST 12
August 10, 2014 - 12:00pm
For
Immediate Release: August 11, 2014
NEW
20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN (INSIDE) LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P & AVE Q
(Concrete work)
Start: August 12, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 12:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT:
MILLAR AVE NB CLOSED FROM 43RD ST TO 51ST ST
(Road paving)
Start: August 12, 7:00 p.m. End: August 13, 7:00 a.m.
OVERNIGHT:
CIRCLE DR NB CURB (OUTSIDE) & RAMP TO CIRCLE DR WB CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF
INTERSECTION
(Durable line marking)
Start: August 12, 7:00 p.m. End: August 13, 7:00 a.m.
OVERNIGHT:
HWY 16 WB CURB (OUTSIDE) & RAMP TO CIRCLE DR NB CLOSED AT CLOVERLEAF
INTERSECTION
(Durable line marking)
Start: August 12, 7:00 p.m. End: August 13, 7:00 a.m.
ONGOING
WIGGINS AVE N NB AND SB LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Road Resurfacing)
8th St reduced to one lane through Wiggins Ave intersection.
Start: August 11, 7:00 a.m. End: August 13, 6:00 p.m.
KINGSMERE BLVD & WHITESHORE CR (E. LEG) INTERSECTION CLOSED
(Water pipe boring)
Bus routes will be affected. Please watch for temporary bus stop locations and
allow extra time in case of delays. Call Saskatoon Transit at 306-975-3100
Start: August 7, 8:00 a.m. End: August 21, 6:00 p.m.
20TH ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE F S TO AVE G S
(Streetscaping)
Two way traffic will be accommodated in the EB lanes. Speed reduced to 30km/h
Start: August 7, 9:00 a.m. End: September 4, 6:00 p.m.
OVERNIGHT: MCORMOND DR CLOSED FROM EVERGREEN BLVD TO RANGE ROAD 3045
(Bridge work)
A detour will be in place. Restrictions will be reset each night.
Start: August 7, 7:00 p.m. End: August 14, 6:00 a.m.
8TH ST E EB CURB (OUTSIDE) LANE CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE S TO CUMBERLAND AVE S
(Water Main Lining)
Traffic will merge to one lane
Start: June 23, 9:00 a.m. End: August 12, 6:00 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 check our Road Restrictions and Construction Projects interactive map, find traffic detour information on our saskatoon.ca homepage or subscribe to our Traffic Detour Service Alerts. you can also follow us on Twitter @cityofsaskatoon and with #betterroadsYXE and like Saskatoon City News on Facebook.
CITIZENS’ DECORATION DAY ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2014
August 10, 2014 - 12:00pm
Citizens’ Decoration Day will be celebrated at the Soldiers’ Cairn located at the Woodlawn Cemetery on Sunday, August 17, 2014. The annual event provides citizens with an opportunity to pay tribute to those brave individuals who lost their lives in the service of our country.
Transportation to the event can be pre-arranged by calling the following Legion offices before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15:
The day will begin with a parade, including Legion members, ANAVET members, and members of the Armed Forces, at 2:30 p.m. starting from the Woodlawn Cemetery Office gate (north end of Memorial Avenue) and proceeding into the cemetery shortly thereafter. The service is at 3:00 p.m.
Citizens are urged to place floral tributes from their gardens in Woodlawn Cemetery and at the Soldiers’ Cairn.
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 BRIDGE PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPROVED
August 10, 2014 - 12:00pm
For Release: August 11,2014
The Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) today approved the design parameters of the North Commuter Parkway Project and Traffic Bridge that will form part of the Request for Proposals that will be issued later this year.
The decision follows a development review; it’s a necessary step before construction projects occur in the Meewasin Valley Authority jurisdiction area along the South Saskatchewan River.
City Engineer Mike Gutek today outlined for the MVA board the contract requirements and parameters for the replacement of the Traffic Bridge and the construction of the North Commuter Parkway Bridge in Saskatoon.
“Following extensive public consultation, City Council decided very specifically on the replacement of the Traffic Bridge which includes capacity for emergency vehicles as well as pedestrian and cyclist traffic on both sides,” Gutek says.
Following further consultation with the MVA some design changes have been recommended to include a direct access ramp to the Traffic Bridge on the Nutana side and interpretive panels.
“Following the same process with the MVA, the North Commuter Parkway Bridge design will need to have specific design requirements for pedestrian and cyclist pathways,” Gutek says. “Also recommended are designs for storm water discharge, plus a limitation on the road width and speed for crossing the Northwest Swale”
The $252M projects are bundled and are proceeding with funding from the Government of Canada, Government of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon.
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.