Overview of discussions at Wednesday March 19, 2025 board meeting:
– presentation by USask Properties regarding development of Stadium Square land, south of Merlis Belsher Place. Mixed-use, medium-density housing, walkable, encouraging very little vehicle use. Likely higher-density, 4-6 stories, from perimeter.
– VVCA got partial grant to help cover some of the expenses of 40th anniversary event.
– August newsletter deadline, July 1. To be distributed late August.
– Community Cleanup Saturday May 3. Volunteers needed, and trucks and trailers. Location yet to be confirmed.
– SUM Theatre Thursday May 15, Grosvenor Park. VVCA possibly selling popcorn and hot chocolate. Good opportunity to promote 40th anniversary event.
– Annual General Meeting is Wednesday April 16. What board positions will be open?
– VVCA 40th Anniversary event. Need volunteers for the day. Helpful to have a list with time slots and categories. Donors or sponsors also wanted. She’s working with school to distribute information.
– VVCA bylaws need to be updated. Report next meeting on progress, if any?
– rink news: need a sign for flooding times; snowblower will need servicing and more fuel; spray for weeds; hose needs replacement; need sand/salt to deal with ice. Submit expenses for City’s rink operating grant?
– finances good. Need to pay for newsletter and soccer.
– water tanks will be moved back onto the 14th Street tree planting site in April. More mulch to be added.
– spring program registration went well.
– basketball season almost over. Possible new coordinator?
– outdoor soccer: U5, no teams, transferred to another community association; U7 Boys, 2 teams; U7 Girls, 1 team; U9 Boys, 1 team; U9 Girls, no teams, transferred to another association.
– Albert Community Centre: tender for renovations tentatively made but not finalized.
– community garden folks are looking forward to spring. Garden cleanup will be mid-May.
– ski trails: how often were trails done in Grosvenor Park? Can we hire someone to groom President Murray park trail? Put request in fall newsletter?
– next meeting will be Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Brunskill School library. AGM will start at 7PM. Regular board meeting will follow.