Parking lot at Lions Park
               The Carlyle Town Council met on Wednesday, July 5, to discuss a variety of community matters. One project currently underway is the alteration of what were once tennis courts near the Crescent Point Leisure Complex. The courts are in disrepair, but council has decided to clean up and gravel this area to provide a parking lot – which the area has been used for, for many years – to those with activities on in Lions Park.
               Soccer and baseball are both very popular and parking spaces have been demanded by the community. As the area is currently, there are metal posts which need to be removed and then gravel will be spread to provide a parking area. In addition to this, reserved parking signs will be put up nearer the ball diamonds for those with mobility issues.
Town office to remain open at lunch
               The Town Office is going to remain open at lunchtime to accommodate people. This change began on Monday, July 10.
BBQ on Main Street
               Council approved a few parking stalls along Main Street to be blocked off by Leanne Van Dresar on Friday, July 14, for an ALS BBQ from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Town postcards
               Town Council agreed to have a local photographer to create a postcard for the town.
Town beautification/repairs
               Steps will be taken for weed control and leveling lots in the new subdivision area to improve its look.
               The mower was down and parts were ordered for it, so they will be back to cutting grass soon.
               Frost boils along Carlyle Avenue will be repaired.
Amendments
               The tax incentive policy that the town has is going to be looked at as current councillors feel it is not effectively worded. This will be brought back to the table to be readdressed.
Green energy discussions to be held in future
               Mayor Wayne Orsted received a call regarding wind turbines from a company in the area. According to the caller a Federal Grant regarding renewable energy has been introduced and the company wants to help the Town apply for the grant and integrate wind energy in the community.
               Councillors regarded the information, but decided to look into the grant a little bit more closely and look to other green options as well as they feel wind energy isn’t necessarily the best type to harness. They would also like to look at solar energy and see what benefits it could have at remote locations such as the Town well sites and potentially the rink – as the rink uses a lot of energy it may be beneficial to cut electricity costs by making this type of investment. Discussion will take place in the future.
