WEYBURN - There are only five council meetings left, before the municipal elections in November. Mayor Marcel Roy encouraged any residents who are seeking to run for a council seat to attend one of their meetings, and learn about how business is conducted in chambers.
Weyburn City Council consists of a mayor and six councillors, elected for a term of four years.
Council’s main role is to make decisions about the services the City of Weyburn provides to its citizens. Council establishes policies about what essential core services to provide, how those services will be delivered and at what levels.
Council approves home business
An application was received from Robyn Koley to operate a Dog Grooming, Training and Temporary Boarding home-based business out of her residence, at 415 Fourth Street NE (legally described as Lots 4&5, Block 45, Plan M4926), located in the R2 Zone.
The following conditions were placed on the request, by city staff:
• No person other than a resident of the dwelling unit shall be engaged in the home-based business as an employee or volunteer;
• No advertisement carrying the address of the dwelling in which the home-based business occurs may be placed in any media;
• The home-based business shall not occupy more than 25 per cent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit;
• The face of any home-based business sign on-site must not exceed 0.092 m2 and must be placed within the inside half of the front yard setback;
• This permit is only valid for the above address and is non-transferable to another address, re-application will be required if the business moves locations;
• Applicant’s driveway shall be used for off-street parking of clients; and
• City of Weyburn Business License shall be obtained prior to operation of home-based business.
Coun. Laura Morrissette addressed a concern that the animals would cause excessive noise. The owner had stated that no more than three animals would be at the business at one time, and that there would not be much outdoor use for the dogs, as she had refurnished her basement for this business.
This was approved with no other discussion.
Special Permit - Ag Society
A special occasion application was received from the Weyburn Agricultural Society for the upcoming 115th Annual Fair running in Weyburn. The application is to sell alcohol during their fair days taking place on the Weyburn Agricultural Society Exhibition Grounds during the times: July 4: 4 p.m. to 12 midnight; July 5: 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.; and July 6: 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
This request was approved with no discussion by council.
Special Permit - Wedding venue
A special occasion application was received from Rose Couture and Codie Rouse for their upcoming wedding at the Weyburn Motocross Track. The application is to sell alcohol during their wedding reception, during the following times: August 24: 2 p.m. to 12 midnight.
It was noted that council had to approve this request, as the Motorcorss Track is city property.
