Highlights from the July 26 meeting of Estevan City Council:

*A specialized trap and spray nozzle for the sink, additional backing in several locations, an electrical outlet for the kiln fan, and the relocation of a separate electrical outlet in the Estevan Arts Council’s new craft room will decrease the contingency fund for Estevan’s new events centre by $6,390.61.

*An agreement was signed with the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority for a new mural that will be installed on Estevan’s government liquor store next year.

*More than $18,000 will be spent on a downtown park on Fourth Street between the Salvation Army’s building and a SaskTel building. The project will include a paving stone walkway, retaining walls and beds, a paving stone circle and concrete planters. A mural will be added to the Salvation Army’s west wall.

*City manager Jim Puffalt recently spoke at a conference for provincial and territorial leaders about the relationship that exists between the City and the RM of Estevan, and how provincial governments can foster that kind of a positive relationship.

*Council approved a tax abatement for the Pure Energy Early Learning Centre and the Estevan Daycare Cooperative that will result in a cost-savings of $1,938.45 for the day care. The day care receives the abatement each year.

*Regens Disposal was awarded the recycling depot tender for $69,900. The contract includes paper, cardboard, tin and plastic recycling services.

*Souris Valley Paving was awarded a contract for more than $1.9 million for the first layer of asphalt in the new Glen Peterson Industrial Park.

*Kan-Go-Roo Playgrounds was awarded a $24,780 tender for the playground equipment at the Trojan Playpark.

*Second and third readings were given to a bylaw that will rezone three parcels of land at the intersection of Sun Valley Drive and Souris Avenue. A 14-townhouse project will be constructed at the site.

*First reading was given to a bylaw that will reduce the speed limit from 50 to 40 kilometres per hour on Fourth Street from Souris Avenue to 14th Avenue. The bylaw initially called for a 30 kilometre per hour speed limit, but Council made an amendment. The speed limit is being reduced in conjunction with mid-block intersections on Fourth Street. Council hopes that lower speed limits through downtown Estevan will encourage pedestrian traffic. Second and third readings for the bylaw will likely come at a meeting in August.