Council — MJ Independent

Mosaic Place Has New Ticketing Provider After Ticket Rocket Ouster

With Ticket Rocket now out of the picture Council agreed to sign a long term contract with a new ticketing provider for Mosaic Place.

moose jawSeptember 20, 2020

Infamous House And Complaints Surrounding It Returns To Council

According to a report from the provincial Ombudsman’s Office the City acted appropriately in dealing with the complaints about an infamous house on Hastings Street West.

But one councillor reminded Council the complaints were over 15 years and the complainant was frustrated after following the proper procedure to get something done over that time.

moose jawSeptember 16, 2020

Enquiry Highlights Increasing Hidden Costs To Property Taxpayers

The real increase to property taxpayers by increasing water rates and ‘hiding’ increases in solid waste and recycling fees was highlighted by an annual enquiry to Administration from Councillor Brian Swanson.

moose jawSeptember 13, 2020

Councillor Calls Potential More Money For 14 Out Of Scope Employees "Gobbledegook"

A matter from personnel committee drew a little bit of political sparring between councillors as to claims a potential raise for 14 in scope employees was hidden from the public.

The raise if approved in the 2021 Operating Budget will see the 14 out of scope employees share in an additional $91,000 above their recent June 2020 raise.

moose jawSeptember 10, 2020

MOU To Be Signed Despite Concerns About Location

Despite continued concerns about the proposed location of the new joint use school Council voted in favour of signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to allow the project to move forward.

There was debate with the reasons for the continued concerns and opposition within the community about the proposed South Hill location read the story for further details as to why.

moose jawSeptember 9, 2020

City Offers Equivalent Credit But No Cash To Ticket Rocket's Victims

Council has decided to offer ticket purchasers who can not get a refund for tickets they purchased to two concerts and three Warriors’ hockey games through Ticket Rocket equivalent value gift cards.

Council also heard for the first time that the troubles with Ticket Rocket were going on prior to the Scotties with Mosaic Place having to request monies to be remitted every Friday for the national women’s curling championship.

Council also admitted the gift cards are likely not what most ticket purchasers want but it is the best option as there is no $200,000 in the bank to pay out people still seeking refunds.

moose jawSeptember 8, 2020

Political Sparring Over Spending And Priorities

An example of the debate and political sparring that took place surrounding approval of spending close to $20 million at the August 24th regular Council meeting.

moose jawSeptember 4, 2020

Intersections To Get Upgrades

Two intersections will be upgraded as Council approves to proceed with some of the capital projects deferred due to the COVID - 19 pandemic and concerns about overall cashflow for the City of Moose Jaw.

moose jawSeptember 4, 2020

Moose Jaw Board Of Police Commissioners More Clearly Defined

Council passed a bylaw updating not only their role but also the roles of the Board of Police Commissioners and the Chief of Police.

moose jawAugust 27, 2020

Council Gives Final Approval To Pay Increase

With no comment the major remuneration increases for Council passed third reading on Monday evening.

moose jawAugust 25, 2020

Lack Of Federal Funds Turns The Tap Off For Cast Iron

Not receiving a major federal grant of $6.6 million for cast iron water main replacement has impacted the amount of pipe being replaced in 2020 and likely into 2021 as well.

moose jawAugust 25, 2020

Council Approves Extra Demolition Funding For YMCA Building

Closing the YMCA was a major controversy when the news was leaked to the community and despite the Moose Jaw YMCA now being defunct its last physical reminder in the city - the flagship Crescent Park headquarters - continues to stand as Council debated approving extra funds for its demolition.

moose jawAugust 25, 2020

Public Accounts Lists Highest Paid City Employees

The list of the top ten pay recipients working for the City of Moose Jaw in 2019.

moose jawAugust 25, 2020

Mask Issue Discussed At Council

Compulsory wearing of masks while riding on transit and at City-owned facilities was discussed with a special meeting likely to establish the City’s policies on the controversial topic.

moose jawAugust 25, 2020

Transit May See Significant Saturday Change

The COVID - 19 pandemic has changed how Moose Jaw Transit operates and at least one of those changes is being considered for Saturday service once things return to normal.

moose jawAugust 22, 2020

City Announces 2020 Beautification Awards Winners

Hard work and civic pride was recognized with the 2020 Beautification Awards.

moose jawAugust 18, 2020

Iron Bridge Residents Request Better Upkeep Of Subdivision

Iron Bridge Estates residents concerns about maintenance, road conditions, manhole covers and too many gophers making the affluent neighbourhood home caught the ear of Executive Committee.

moose jawAugust 17, 2020