City of Waterloo Council summary (11)
The council summary below provides a snapshot of the major items presented at the March 2, 2020 council meeting. Please refer to the minutes for an official record of the meeting.
Mayor’s task force unveils 12 recommendations to address large street parties
The Mayor’s Large Street Gathering Task Force shared it’s final report with Council and it contains 12 recommendations and more than 40 strategies, organized under four main themes, all aimed at addressing the ongoing problem of large street gatherings in the city. The largest of these unwanted large street gatherings occur during St. Patrick’s Day and Wilfrid Laurier’s annual Homecoming. The Mayor’s task force included representatives from multiple local organizations, including all three post-secondary institutions, healthcare organizations, regional police, community members and students, to name a few. A full copy of the report is on the city’s website: Large Street Gathering Task Force report, page 34.
New pedestrian crossover lights will connect the Spur Line Trail to uptown
Thanks to the popularity of the Spur Line Trail with both pedestrians and cyclists, the city will be constructing a pedestrian crossover with lights, which will connect the trail to the uptown and enhance safety. A pedestrian crossover is push button activated which triggers flashing lights above a sign indicating to vehicles to yield the right of way to pedestrians. Under provincial legislation, cyclists are required to dismount from their bikes when using a pedestrian crossover. Installation is targeted for this summer and will be installed on Regina Street South and Spur Line Trail crossing (near the Button Factory).
City’s Museum enjoys experiences strong year
The city’s Museum enjoyed an 11 per cent increase in attendance in 2019, thanks to the tireless efforts of staff and volunteers, as well as engaging and interesting exhibits. One of the most popular exhibits – “The Sublime Mr. Seagram” – marked the 100th anniversary of the passing of the legendary Joseph E. Seagram, one of the city’s original barn raisers. The Museum’s overall accomplishments included: establishing the Museum as a hub for Waterloo history, connect the community to their history and reflect this personal connection in all aspects of the Museum experience, develop the collection to better reflect Waterloo’s history and distinctiveness, and engage in dynamic partnerships and networks for mutual benefit. Read more about the Museum’s accomplishments: 2019 Museum year in review, page 22.
The city’s Museum offers free admittance and is located at Conestoga Mall near the food court. Information on the current exhibit – A Taste of Science – and hours of operation can be on the city’s website: Museum.
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