At their meeting Tuesday night Flin Flon City Council passed on first reading a bylaw to amend the Flin Flon Development Plan to rezone a portion of the park between Spruce and Balsam Avenues. This is the former Joe Brain Children’s Petting Zoo area to be rezoned from Park and Recreation to Residential and to a Multiple Family Dwelling Zone.  Mayor Cal Huntley explained they have seen interest in the property and if that comes to fruition they want to be ready to move forward noting there is a need for seniors housing in this community.  He says if it doesn’t they can always consider rezoning it again.  He added they will do a review of the zoo and then develop plans for a new location. The bylaw requires two more readings at a Council meeting before it is passed.

Council received a request for a Municipal Funding Grant from the Flin Flon Creighton and Area SPCA through rental of the Community Hall for events.  The request noted the SPCA helps rescue, feed and shelter animals until they find forever homes as well as providing education to the community. The application was forwarded to the Finance Committee.