Hi Everyone:
July 22nd was the first time that you were able
to watch a Council meeting from the comfort of your own home. If you saw it,
drop me a line and let me know what you think. Future meetings will be streamed
at www.kindersley.ca/counciltv. Our next livestreamed Council meeting is August 12th at 6:00 PM. Tune in.
One of the bigger decisions made at the live streamed
council meeting was having the floor at the WCEC refinished. The decision to
have the concrete densified and polished is an issue that relates to smart
spending over the long term, economic development, and community pride.
Due to the densification of the concrete (or the hardening
of the concrete into a quartz like stone), the Town expects to save
approximately 30% - 40% in maintenance costs compared to the traditional floor
finish products over ten years. That is a significant savings for the Town. The
floor is expected to be much easier to clean, and shinier, resulting from more
light being reflected off of the floor. Given all of the information we have
been provided over the last month or so, I am looking forward to the new floor surface
being complete by the end of August.
How will the new floor help economic development? It is the
first step in enhancing the Kindersley experience for ourselves and our guests.
Through having a better experience of the WCEC it is our understanding that it
will encourage people to spend more time, and hopefully, money in Kindersley.
But the floor is the first step. Part of economic development is enhancing the
whole experience of Kindersley. Part of this is also the Town Square, which is currently
being developed. Additionally, there is the topic of downtown revitalization,
ranging from filling up the vacant lots with stores or beautifying vacant lots
so they are more appealing. Let’s not forget the corridor along Hwy 21. We are
looking at ways to improve the experience of being in Kindersley so people will
want to stop and visit. As we enhance our experience of Kindersley for pre-residents
(people who may move into Kindersley), then our commercial, industrial, and
residential areas will grow. Enhancing our quality of life isn’t just about
opportunities for swimming, indoor soccer, or concerts and plays; it includes
the experience we have of our community.
How we experience our town is usually dependent on the
relationships we have and the beauty of the town. Fundamentally, this is civic
pride. Civic pride - our relationships and beauty - is the heartbeat of
Kindersley. We have a lot to be proud of, and it is time we celebrate our 100
years by having our history, our people, our resources, and our pride on
display at the WCEC, downtown, the highway corridor, the industrial area, and
our neighbourhoods.
Please write or phone if you would like me to discuss a
particular topic. If you have any questions or comments, drop me a line at the
town office or email me.
You can also check out my blog. I appreciate your feedback.
Have a good week!
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