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February Council meeting Dates
Committee of the Whole , February 14th . Regular Council Meeting , February 21st .
All Meetings are held at Martensville City Hall in Council Chambers , 37 Centennial Dr . S and are open to the public . All meetings commence at 5PM .
Those wishing to address or do a presentation to Council must be placed on the agenda . To be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk ’ s office at City Hall or visit the website for details .
The full Council and Committee of the Whole Schedule can be obtained at martensville . ca
Snowmobile Regulations- Traffic Bylaw
The City of Martensville has received numerous complaints about snowmobiles being driven through city streets , parks , municipal reserves and drainage systems . The parks , drainage ways were built for residents to use for walking , x-country skiing , tobogganing , and other outdoor winter activities . The safety of those utilizing these areas is becoming a concern . Driving snowmobiles on city streets also creates a traffic hazard . Snowmobilers are asked to abide by local bylaws including :
• Entering and exiting the City utilizing the most direct street route between their residence and city limits .
• Not operating a snowmobile in excess of 20km / hr
• Operating only between 7AM and 10PM
• Not operating a snowmobile in any park , public or municipal reserve
• Not operating a snowmobile on Centennial Drive other than to cross or obtain fuel .
For the complete traffic bylaw please visit martensville . ca . The City of Martensville wishes a safe winter season for all residents .
Partnership for growth - Comments sought
How will our region look in 60 years ? If you were unable to attend the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth open house on January 24th , there is still time to provide your comments !
Visit www . partnershipforgrowth . ca to review the materials that were presented at the open house and provide your comments . Online comments can be provided until February 24 , 2017 . snow And ice Control Program - What You need to Know
The program aims to facilitate the handling of emergencies by Police , Fire , and Ambulance services during the winter months , reduce the hazards of icy conditions to motorists and pedestrians , and minimize the economic losses to the community and industry resulting from unsatisfactory winter driving conditions .
Information on general program procedures and the City ’ s Priority Map is available online at Martensville . ca , but here are a few ways you can help our crews keep our streets as clear and safe as possible :
- Do not shovel , blow , or push snow from private property onto the street – this causes snow ridges on your driveway when our plow cleans your street .
- Do not plow or pile snow on streets – this can block access to manholes and water valves and be a safety hazard .
- Clear your driveways in advance of the city ’ s snow clearing operations - this helps our operators clear your street more efficiently .
- Do not park your vehicle in an area where it could obstruct snow removal procedures - this hinders our operations and could result in a snow ridge blocking your vehicle in place .
- Do not leave large piles of snow at the corners of driveways – this snow can be caught by a raised snow-gate blade and topple over into your driveway or the street .
-Prevent snow from piling up on the front of your driveway by moving it near your tree / lawn areas behind your walkway .
-Watch for posted areas for Snow Removal - In case of snow and snow removal , crews need to have roads cleared off of all vehicles on posted streets . If you are going out of the City over a few days , please have your vehicles off City streets . Vehicles left on the street per the traffic bylaw are ticketed and towed ( to a nonposted area ).
Our crews strive to deliver excellent services , however sometimes weather can be unpredictable and snow and ice control activities may vary . Every reasonable effort will be made to remove snow and ice and create safe driving and walking conditions in a timely manner .
Investing in Our Future : City Releases 2016 Report to the Community
Citizens of Martensville now have access to detailed information on how City funds were allocated in 2016 , how the City works to provide programs and services to citizens , and what was accomplished this past year .
The 2016 Report to the Community : Investing in Our Future provides a benchmark on the City ’ s performance against the strategic objectives set out in the City ’ s Municipal Sustainability Plan in the areas of Governance , Culture , Social , Environment and Economy .
“ This report reflects our ongoing commitment to openness and transparency , and at the same time , gives us an opportunity to look back and celebrate the things we have accomplished as a community ,” says Kent Muench , Mayor of the City of Martensville . “ Reflecting on this past year , I want to thank Council and administration , and everyone at the City for all of their hard work in 2016 and their ongoing commitment to ensuring our community remains a great place to live .”
Some highlights from 2016 included :
• Release of the Future Growth Plan 2040
• Engagement activities were held on topics including the Transportation Master Plan , Parks and Recreation Master Plan , and the Partnership for Growth ( P4G )
• Release of the Highlights of the Municipal Sustainability Plan ( MSP )
• Public information campaigns on topics including the MSP and the benefits of living in Martensville ( Come Live With Us !)
• Completion of the 4th Street Rehabilitation Project
• Construction of Phase I of the Kinsmen Park Master Plan
• Renaming of existing parks and the naming of a new park in Lake Vista
• New traffic signals installed at Centennial Drive North and 3rd Street North “ As we move into our next planning cycle , we remain committed to providing the programs and services our citizens want and need , to strengthening services in areas like health and education , and to attracting new commercial and industrial investment so that we are continually investing in our future ,” says Muench .
To access the full 2016 Report to the Community : Investing in our Future , visit Martensville . ca . Printed reports can be obtained by calling City Hall at ( 306 ) 931-2166 .