Sun 102 was joined by Richard Neufeld the Land Development Manager with the City.

Neufeld mentioned they are starting to near the end of the first phase of the Cities Estevan Initiative. Phase I is to get feedback from the community for a variety of issues to guide them on updating the Official Community Plan.

They have had really great response to date and the feedback they have received was intelligent and will help guide Neufeld in decision making in the future.

Some of the information that Neufeld received is that the community is a very practical minded community. A community where they want to take one step at a time and make informed and practical decisions.

He also found that residents in our community value green spaces, parks, trails and retention of vegetation.

Currently they are looking for feedback in the around the community survey that is online. Those that fill out the survey could win a $50.00 gift certificate to tim hortons. The draw is being made on October 30th.

As for what comes next? Neufeld will be compiling the responses and preparing a report for future consultation with various stakeholder groups and for city council.