Fire Chief Hackl presented the report. City Clerk Tittemore clarified process for consideration of the matter.
Tribal Chief Mark Arcand addressed Council regarding the need for the extension and responded to questions.
Shantelle Watson, Saskatoon Tribal Council, spoke regarding facility usage and responded to questions.
Brent Brazeau, Saskatoon Tribal Council, spoke in support of the facility.
Geri Fernet expressed concerns with providing the extension asking Council to make a decision to not go beyond June 15.
The meeting recessed at 2:58 p.m. and reconvened at 3:15 p.m. with all members of Council in attendance, with the exception of Councillor Kirton.
Sheri Benson, United Way, spoke in support of extending the term.
Kayla MacKay, Possibilities Recovery Centre, spoke regarding programming.
Dr. Morris Markentin spoke in support of the Wellness Centre.
Jeannie Coe spoke in support of the Wellness Centre.
Mary Fedun spoke regarding consideration of locations for this type of facility.
Brent Penner, Downtown YXE, expressed concerns with activities that occur outside of the facility.