TOWN OF IRRICANA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL Date: 11th Day of September 2017; Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: Council Chambers; Irricana Centennial Centre; 222 – 2nd Street
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ATTENDANCE
C. AGENDA
D. PRESENTATIONS 1. Campground Presentation – Louise
E. MINUTES 1. Minutes from Regular Council Meeting August 14th, 2017
F. CORRESPONDENCE FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
G. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. CAO
H. OLD BUSINESS
I. NEW BUSINESS 1. RFD Parks Equipment MSI 2. RFD Superior Safety Codes Agreement 3. RFD Campground Contract 4. RFD Splash Pad 5. RFD Tax Penalty various 6. RFD Animal Control Bylaw officer contract 7. RFD Community Services Volunteer 8. RFD Street Closure – Fall Fair
J. COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION 1. Accounts Payable: Cheque List 2013xxxx to 2013xxxx totaling to $xxx,xxx.xx(not incl. GST). 2. Irricana SW concept Plan 3. Library Board Minutes 4. CRP –Overview 5. Water Leak 6. Grants Report
K. FOLLOW-UP/ACTION & STATUS
L. PUBLIC INPUT 1. Please fill in the question sheets with all information fields completed. Your questions will be answered by the appropriate person.
M. IN CAMERA 1. Labour x 1 2. Legal x 4 N. ADJOURN
O. NEXT MEETING(S): 1. Sept 25th, 2017: Regular Council Meeting 2. RV Handibus committee 3rd Thursday 3. Irricana Library Board – 2nd Tuesday of every month 4. Community Futures Wild Rose Meeting Dates - July 6, September 7, October 5, November 2 and December 7. 5. Rocky View Foundation last Wednesday every month except for summer
TOWN OF IRRICANA Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held August 14, 2017 Town of Irricana Council Chambers: (Irricana Centennial Centre – 222 – 2nd Street)
ATTENDANCE Mayor: Dennis Tracz Deputy Mayor: Frank Friesen Councillors: Mavis Hallman, Lora Peterson, Kim Schmaltz Staff: Fabian Joseph, CAO
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tracz at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA (i) Adopt Agenda Addition of New Business Item I-5: Prostate Cancer Proclamation Addition of New Business Item I-6: Tax Penalty Addition of In Camera Item M-1: Legal (x3)
269:17 Moved by Deputy Mayor Friesen to adopt the Agenda as amended. CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS (i) Dennis Taylor Moved to in-camera
MINUTES
(i) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of June 26, 2017 (ii) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council or July 4, 2017 (iii) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council or July 24, 2017
270:17 Moved by Councillor Schmaltz to accept the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of June 26, 2017; Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of July 4, 2017 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of July 24, 2017 as presented. CARRIED
Council –August 14, 2017
CORRESPONDENCE FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
COMMITTEE REPORTS
(i) CAO Report CAO, Fabian Joseph, presented Council with a written report.
271:17 Moved by Councillor Hallman to accept Committee Reports G-1 as presented. CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (i) RFD – Land Use Bylaw 009:2017 and NE Development Plan 272:17 Moved by Mayor Tracz that Bylaw 009:2017, being a Bylaw to regulate and control the use and development of lands and buildings within the Municipality to achieve orderly, efficient and economic development of land, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Development Plan and other statutory plans, as amended, be read for a first time this 14th day of August, 2017, as per RFD 72:2017. CARRIED
(ii) RFD – Advanced Vote – General Election Oct 16, 2017 273:17 Moved by Councillor Hallman to approve the provision of an Advanced Vote for the 2017 General Election to be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 between the hours of 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm in the Town Office 222 – 2nd Street, Irricana, as per RFD 73:2017. CARRIED
(iii) RFD – Royal Canadian Legion Support 274:17 Moved by Mayor Tracz to direct administration to proceed with purchasing a business card 1/10 size Ad in the Alberta-Northwest Territories Command of the Royal Canadian Legion “Military Service Recognition Book”, as per RFD 73:2017. CARRIED
(iv) RFD – Splash Pad 275:17 Moved by Mayor Tracz to direct administration to proceed with purchasing and installing of a temporary water slide at the current Irricana Water Park location, as per RFD 74:2017 CARRIED
Council –August 14, 2017
(v) RFD – Prostate Cancer Proclamation 276:17 Moved by Councillor Hallman to proclaim September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, as per RFD 76:2017. CARRIED
(vi) RFD: Tax Penalty Tabled to In-Camera
COMMUNICATION/INFORMATION
(i) Accounts Payable – Cheque List Accounts Payable cheque list #20133428 to #20133467 for a total of $107,504.23 (not incl GST).
(ii) ConSite Construction Ltd. – Notice of Construction to Residents
(iii) Alberta Municipal Affair Letter from Hon Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the growth management board and the transition of the Calgary Regional Partnership.
(iv) Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) – Eco Plan Overview
(v) Canadian Badlands Board Meeting Minutes from the May 4, 2017 Canadian Badlands meeting.
(vi) Family & Community Support Services Association of Alberta (FCSSAA) Newsletter for June 2017.
(vii) Irricana Historical Committee Meeting Minutes from the June 13, 2017 meeting.
(viii) Irricana Library Report Library Manager’s Report for the period May 10, 2017 to June 13, 2017.
277:17 Moved by Deputy Mayor Friesen to accept Communication/Information items J-1 to J-8 as presented. CARRIED
FOLLOW-UP/ACTION & STATUS
(i) Motion Tracking
Council –August 14, 2017
PUBLIC INPUT
(i) Please fill in the question sheets with all information fields completed. Your questions will be answered by the appropriate person.
Mayor Tracz called for a 5 minute recess at 8:19 pm Mayor Tracz reminded the public that questions for Council will be limited to items on the August 14, 2017 Agenda. Mayor Tracz reconvened the meeting at 8:28 pm
Questions were presented to Council.
IN-CAMERA
(i) Closed to Public Moved by Mayor Tracz to go in camera at 8:30 p.m.
(ii) Open to Public Moved by Mayor Tracz to reconvene to the public portion of the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
278:17 Moved by Mayor Tracz that the request for tax penalty waiver for Roll #41900 be rejected and the requests for the undernoted tax penalty waiver(s) be approved as follows: 1) Roll #60900 $611.98 2) Roll #11700 $60.00 3) Roll #41700 $28.10 CARRIED
ADJOURN
(i) Adjournment 279:17 Moved by Mayor Tracz to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
NEXT MEETING September 11, 2017 Regular Council Meeting September __, 2017 Regular Council Meeting 3rd Thursday of Month RV Handibus Committee Meeting 2nd Tuesday of Month Irricana Library Board Community Futures Wild Rose Meeting Dates: July 6, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 & Dec 7th Rocky View Foundation – last Wednesday every month except for summer
Council –August 14, 2017
Mayor Dennis Tracz
Chief Administrative Officer Fabian Joseph
Chief Administrative Officer Report Review of August 14th to Sept 11th 2017 Public Works: The Trail Net areas have been mowed and cleaned up by PW staff. This new park area has added to PW work load with all of the new trees that have to be watered and all of the garbage pick-up in the park. The mowing in these areas take a lot longer because we have to now mow around the newly planted trees. We must consider the man hours it takes to keep all these new parks and maintenance when we look at staffing and equipment resources. The Generator building: waiting for the siding to come in. We are hauling loads of road crush for expanding the Campground sites. Paid for with grant money.
Water/Sewer: Public Works has been working with a leak detection contractor to find the water leak in our system. They used a point to point system with no defined results. They have placed transponders around Town that will send back data around the clock to narrow down noise in the water system and hopefully direct them to the noise from the leak. PW also used our leak detection equipment and went through the Town listening to the curb stops (resident’s service lines) and found no leaks. I have also talked to our Alberta Environment Inspector and asked him for assistance in finding resources to find our leak. He was going to check with other Towns to see what techniques they use when they have a gravel base that the water doesn’t surface like our leak is doing.
Roadways/Sidewalks: The road work projects have been completed. We need to line paint the new path cross walks and place the signs in the areas and also the signs and paint for the parks. We are waiting for the first-calls so we can put in the sign posts. The top layer of road crush/gravel that was taken off of the Madison Dr. rehab was trucked over to our Highway 9 acreage road and PW graded it into the entire length of the road saving us $65,000.
Garbage: We are starting to accumulate another huge pile of trees and branches. We need a solution to or large cardboard problem. The Public Works shop has a growing stock pile of empty 5 gal. road paint cans, old oil, large cardboard boxes, and glass. What do we do with all of this waste? Fall Clean Up plans are in the works (yard waste only) tentatively scheduled for first weekend in October
Parks & Recreation: Skating rink area has been surfaced. Waiting for the rink boards to be installed. We have received quotes on a hedge trimmer and have selected a unit that will work for the size of tractor we have. It was hard to find a unit that would work on a 60HP tractor. Most units are for 75+Hp tractors. The East side Campground sites are being rework with gravel purchased from a Rockyview grant. We are also using the clay as a base from the Madison Dr. rehab. Awaiting quote for campground expansion on NE side Developing a new Splash Pad proposal which will combine both proposal 1 and 2, awaiting final quotes for repairs to underground piping. See Splash Pad report for an update from the open house Revenue increased by 42% this year for recreation memberships due to revised intake process Volleyball lessons were extremely popular and run by a volunteer Sportball is now running recreational programs out of the community hall on Saturdays throughout the fall Path mowed through the Southwest field. Plans for new wayfinding system which will assist with directional signage throughout town
Community Facilities: Rockyview County will be conducting a free assessment on the community hall which will evaluate safety, longevity and function Applied for $14,000 Enabling Accessibility Grant for Rec Complex Renovations for the curling rink begin next week and are scheduled to be completed by the second week of October
Community Services The Following is the most recent grant approval letter we received. In addition to these projects we also have the Generator housing in the works to be completed this year. Amounts for the Firehall work, Hydrant replacement and Generator housing will be transferred into the operating account next week from the MSI T-Bill account. Plans for 15th Annual Women’s Conference have commenced and working with a number of partners to assist with promotions. Currently have 13 registered. Terry Fox Run cancelled due to lack of interest from Town residents – this will be evaluated at strategic planning meeting. Let’s Talk Diabetes Seminar September 20th (Lunch & Learn) Community Links will be dropping down to appointment only due to lack of participation in Irricana – Tawnia is working with them to develop a new initiative “Workshop Wednesdays” to switch topics to find out what people want in Town. Animal Control Bylaw Officer to start in Irricana – See RFD
CURRENT CAPITAL GRANT APPLICATIONS Organization MSI Amount Facility Upgrades CAP 8749 $835,167 Road Rehabilitation Various Street Rehabilitation Projects TOTAL $1,047,143
Administration: Administration Meeting Summary Meeting With Purpose of the Date of Outcome Comments Meeting Meeting MNP LLP Audit Findings Progress and Update In Camera – Sept Meeting
Field Law LLP Operational Issues Progress and Update In Camera –Sept Meeting
Brownlee Legal Issues Three outstanding issues Done
Dillon Consulting LUB and NE Open House Done Development
Development & Planning: Met with Dillon consulting to discuss land use bylaws and updates to NE Industrial Zone and SW Dev.concept Met with potential investors in NE Industrial Development Met with Dr Tanmeet of Somerset clinic for the final deed of sales Met with CIMA plus for the Road Contracts Open house was able to draw a crowd of over 75 people
Economic Development & Tourism Canada Day Celebrations and ceremony for cenotaph went according to plan and saw over 250 people throughout the day Fall Fair plans are finalized – see RFD for road closure request. Currently have many registered for the parade and request that council members are present that day or enter a float Madison Drive and cross cut corner at 2nd st and 2nd ave as well as the curbs on 1 Ave completed successfully
New path completed down 2nd Ave flower beds. New signs installed for the campground. Installation of new software system (EZ Facility) almost complete and will allow residents to subscribe to email updates and allow better communication for all things Town related including; membership purchases, event registration, email blasts etc.
FINANCE Accounts Payable: Cheque Listing 20133429 to 20133467 totaling $107,504.23 MSI T-Bill Funds in the overall amount of $47,461.98 transferred to the operating account for the following projects: o $16,400.00 for CAP-6146 Town Landmark and Cenotaph o $25,000.00 for CAP-4905 Skating Rink Rehab o $3000.00 for CAP-2691 Mobile Generator o $1342.00 for CAP-8751 Community Hall Upgrades o $899.98 for CAP-8756 Parks Maintenance Equipment Utilities: Utility Arrears O/S as at August 30/17) = $24,639.73 (127) Arrears Notices were mailed out Aug 30 (as per Bylaw 04:2016 – 30 days after due date) Water Reads for the July/August Billing cycle completed end of August Utility Bills were mailed on September 7/17 totalling $91,597.28 Total O/S (Arrears and Current Billing) = $116,237.01 Taxes: Total Taxes Outstanding (as at September 1/17) = $350,753.67 (Current = $237,767.10; One Year Arrears = $82,370.72; Two Year Arrears = $30,615.85) Tax Penalty of 6% will be applied as at September 12, 2017 Bylaw 006:2017 states: Penalty to be applied on July 1 of the current tax year OR 30 days after Notice, 60 days after Notice and 90 days after Notice.. ATB Bank Balance as of Sept 8th, 2017: $5944.15 will be moved from MSI funds to the general operating account for MSI-CAP 8756 for the Mower from Calgary Tractorland. Cheque listing 20133468-20133516 totaling $117,821.20.
Fabian A G Joseph | B.Sc Engg., MBA CAO Town of Irricana
Request for Decision
To: Mayor Tracz and Council
From: Fabian Joseph CAO
Date: September 11th, 2016
Subject: Mower Boom
Reference: 80:2016
DECISION: Yes / No / Deferred
______Yes / No / Deferred 1. CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN OR POLICY: MSI
Grant CAP 8756 Parks Maintenance Equipment - $ 25,144
MSI Budget KEY ISSUES AND BACKGROUND:
2. Mower Boom to trim and maintain the hedges for Public Works 3. Reduces operator fatigue 4. Wheels for transportation 5. Increases safety 6. Reduces Subcontractor and leasing costs
OPTION 1- T380D Heavy Applications 1. 10ft 9 inches cutting height, radius 7ft 11”– $21,583/-
OPTION 2- Hard Rock Developments 1. 12ft 8 inches cutting height, radius 9ft 6”– $22,390/-
BENEFITS:
1. Both are adapted to the tractor we own in the public works inventory 2. Reduces rental costs and subcontractor cot as attached of about $15,000/season 3. Employees will be trained on usage 4. 3 year ROI on capital investments 5. Repairs will be done in house
DISADVANTAGES:
Rental cost are operational cost in budget New equipment cost are Capital Purchases
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Continue renting 2. Look for other options
IMPLICATION ON FINANCES:
1. Option 1 – covered under MSI grant funding
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve RFD Council make motion and authorize CAO to issue purchase order for Option 1
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Council make motion and authorize CAO to issue purchase order for Option 1
Request for Decision
To: Mayor Tracz and Council
From: Fabian Joseph CAO
Date: September 11th, 2017
Subject: Service Agreement with Superior Safety Codes Inc
Reference: 78:2017
DECISION: Yes / No / Deferred
______
CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN OR POLICY: Fiscal
Accountability; Safety Codes Act
KEY ISSUES AND BACKGROUND:
The Town of Irricana is required under its status as an accredited municipality to administer all or part of the Safety Codes Act either in house or through an accredited agency. Superior Safety Codes Inc. has been providing services to the town and the agreement needs to be renewed.
BENEFITS:
1. Continuation of services with Superior Safety Codes Inc. will provide the town with seamless service for residents. The Town has been working with Superior since the contract expired January 24, 2017
DISADVANTAGES:
1. No RFP have been entertained.
ALTERNATIVES:
1) Agree to continuation of service with Superior Safety Codes Inc. for a five year term. 2) Agree to continuation of service with Superior Safety Codes Inc. for ____ years. 1. Decline renewal
IMPLICATION ON FINANCES:
1. All fees are on a user cost recovery basis
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize CAO and Mayor to sign the updated contract
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Council make motion and Authorize CAO and Mayor to sign the updated contract
Request for Decision
To: Mayor Tracz and Council
From: Fabian Joseph CAO
Date: September 11th, 2017
Subject: Irricana Campground Contract 2018-2020
Reference: 79:2017
DECISION: Yes / No / Deferred
______
CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN OR POLICY: Economic
Development and Tourism
KEY ISSUES AND BACKGROUND:
1. Existing contract and Manager employed by the town in May 2016 2. They have ensured the transition and business have run smoothly 3. The contract expired in October 2017. 4. Promoted Economic Development within town businesses 5. They have compiled to the following a. Reporting revenues in time b. HSE Procedures c. Abide by the updated Parks and traffic Bylaw d. Adjusted the rates for the campground e. Point of Sale Equipment to be installed at campground to ensure smoother transaction for credit cards and debit card payments
BENEFITS:
1. Continuity and transition to new management 2. Reduced costs and effective response time 3. Improved reporting requirements and town administration control over campground management with precise contractual obligations
DISADVANTAGES:
1. None
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Reject proposal 2. Look for another campground Manager, this will delay the opening this season
IMPLICATION ON FINANCES:
1. Better cost control and increased revenue due to clear contract obligations
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Mayor and CAO to sign contract for 3 years
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Council make motion and Authorize Mayor and CAO to sign contract for 3 years
Request for Decision
To: Mayor Dennis Tracz and Council
From: Fabian Joseph, CAO
Date: September 11th, 2017
Subject: RFD for Splash Pad
Reference: 79:2017
DECISION: Yes / No / Deferred – We are looking to install new pas, piping and water treatment system for the current splash pad
______
CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN OR POLICY: Parks and
Recreation
KEY ISSUES AND BACKGROUND:
1. The splash is not fully operational due to following reasons a. Restarted after 3 years plus b. We changed the controllers c. Splash Pad worked for 3 weeks and then failed due to multiple leakages d. We had temporary solution of using a ready made water slide. e. MSI grant has been approved for $165,193/- f. Public input during the open house suggested we keep the splash pad at the same spot. g. Use the same hardware and software but update the pad, piping and water spouts
BENEFITS:
Will be ready for 2018 summer
DISADVANTAGES:
1. None
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Reject proposal 2. Look for alternate solutions 3. Continue as is
IMPLICATION ON FINANCES:
Approved MSI grant of $165,193/-
RECOMMENDATION:
Council make a motion to authorize CAO to generate RFP and source competitive bids
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Council make a motion to approve the purchase and supply from local supplier
Irricana
Splash Park
Proposal Report and Open House Feedback
Public Input 31 Survey responses – see breakdown below
System Preference Proposal 1 Proposal 2 Proposal 3 Current System
3% 3%
45% 49%
Location Preference
Lions Park Founders Park Current Location No preference
3%
39% 39%
19%
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Questions and Concerns from Residents
~Could piping/sewer already present at the current location could be used in a new park, or regardless
of location, the cost would be the equivalent or minimal in difference.
~Another person mentioned parking and traffic being a concern. I feel this would be a point to consider.
Other splash parks that are utilized such as (Strathmore, Airdrie, Athabasca, and Prairie Winds in Calgary) get very busy. We have nowhere near their populations, but know that there may be people
travelling thru or visiting that may want to use the facility and having good access/parking/signage is something to consider.
~Many feel this is a must, having a washroom. One resident said “I have never been to a splash park that didn’t have one and feel in attempt to encourage proper hygiene and cleanliness of the splash park
that there needs to be one. I’m not sure if this will affect the choice of location or not, but should be
budgeted for.”
~Another consideration is shade, whether in the form of trees or some sort of cover, like the shade sails
in Airdrie. These are not necessarily a must have immediately, but should be considered and planned for in the future.
As far as which system to go with, one with a re-circulating system or not, the main concerns between the two were: ~What is the difference in the basic water consumption of each? ~What regulations does each require from AHS, if any? ~In the re-circulating system, how are levels monitored and maintained? Is this something a town employee could be trained to do? ~If there is a “biological accident”, how is this dealt with for each system and again, is this something a town employee could be trained for? ~Have cities with other splash parks been asked about their systems? What types they have and their satisfaction with the systems and whether their forecast operating costs/maintenance was accurate?
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Conclusion
There was a lot of buzz and excitement surrounding this topic and I anticipate we will continue to see
surveys flowing in based on a number of inquiries. Based on initial votes Proposal #3 came in as the most popular with 13 votes followed by Proposal #2 with 12 votes. The most popular location was the Lions Park
with 11 votes. However, many residents raised concerns about parking which is a factor we should consider. In my personal opinion, it may be beneficial to find a happy medium between proposal #1 and proposal #2
as I truly believe residents will be happy either way. By leaving it in its current location we are risking reoccurring underground issues or drawing attention to an underutilized area. Choosing a smaller setup it will
be less congested and allow more room for the creation of shaded areas/seating. The flow through system will require additional staff training and expectations for maintenance, something to consider. Please consider
all of the points and provide your feedback,
Proposals and Price Comparison for New Splash Pad
# of total area LPM for all Total Cost Lead Time Payment Schedule features features
PlayQuest 10 1190 sq ft 274.5 $ 16 weeks 50% to place order, - Proposal 165,193.00 25% upon receiving 1 equipment, 24% completion, 1% after commissioning
PlayQuest 19 3024 sq ft 1069.5 $ 16 weeks 50% to place order, - Proposal 258,355.00 25% upon receiving 2 equipment, 24% completion, 1% after commissioning
PlayWorks 15 + Still awaiting Still awaiting $350,879.03 + 16 weeks 50% deposit to order water #s #s GST equipment, balance treatment of equipment costs system due upon receipt, installation costs due upon completion
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Proposal #1
Proposal #2
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Proposal #3
Request for Decision
To: Mayor Tracz and Council
From: Fabian Joseph CAO
Date: September 11th, 2017
Subject: Tax Penalty
Reference: 77:2017
DECISION: Yes / No / Deferred
______
CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN OR POLICY: Fiscal
Accountability
KEY ISSUES AND BACKGROUND:
1. Eight Residents are requesting a Tax Penalty waiver 2. Tax Roll # 39400- BL27; Lot 7; Plan 9811544 – Total Outstanding amount -current a. Penalties - 2017 – $204.04 3. Tax Roll # 41500- BL19; Lot 26;Plan 9911107 – Total Outstanding amount -$5446.37 a. Penalties – b. 2017 – $959.26 c. 2016 – $2534.12 d. 2015 – $1952.99 4. Tax Roll # 21500- BL16; Lot 01;Plan 7911198 – Total Outstanding amount -current a. Penalties - 2017 – $136.49 5. Tax Roll # 27400- BL18; Lot 17;Plan 7911198 – Total Outstanding amount -current a. Penalties - 2017 – $178.17 6. Tax Roll # 7900- BL10; Lot 7-11;Plan 5087W – Total Outstanding amount -current a. Penalties - 2017 – $156.66 7. Tax Roll # 46000- BL24; Lot 30;Plan 9912607 – Total Outstanding amount -current a. Penalties - 2017 – $213.65 8. Tax Roll # 29700- BL19; Lot 15;Plan 7911198 – Total Outstanding amount -current a. Penalties - 2017 – $101.67
BENEFITS:
1. Help the residents pay their taxes 2. Keeps the recovery process and costs down
DISADVANTAGES:
1. We may set a precedent for reclaiming penalties on taxes 2. Bylaw with tax penalties will need to be reviewed for legal implications
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Reject proposal
IMPLICATION ON FINANCES:
1. Total amount of $6437.05
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize CAO to reverse the penalties
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Council make motion and authorize CAO to reverse the penalties
Request for Decision
To: Mayor Tracz and Council
From: Fabian Joseph CAO
Date: September 11th, 2017
Subject: Animal Bylaw Officer Contract
Reference: 83:2017
DECISION: Yes / No / Deferred
______
CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN OR POLICY: Animal Bylaw
-001:2017
KEY ISSUES AND BACKGROUND:
The Animal Control Bylaw Officer will on behalf of the Town, provide animal control related activities as set out in Town of Irricana Bylaw 001:2017. We are currently experiencing a large amount of complaints regarding stray animals roaming the Town which requires immediate action.
BENEFITS:
1. Enforce licensing laws 2. Impound dangerous or stray animals 3. Investigate cases of animal cruelty
DISADVANTAGES:
1. None
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Reject proposal
IMPLICATION ON FINANCES:
1. Additional expenditures to the Town
RECOMMENDATION:
Council make motion to approve contract
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Council make motion to approve contract
Request for Decision
To: Mayor Tracz and Council
From: Community Services Board
Date: September 11th, 2017
Subject: Community Services Board
Reference: 82:2017
DECISION: Yes / No / Deferred to request that council approves Teresa Engel-Cameron’s Application to sit on the Community Services Board ______
CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN OR POLICY: Community Services Board Bylaw 2.1 (c)
KEY ISSUES AND BACKGROUND:
Teresa Engel-Cameron has submitted her application to become a new member of the board tor present Town residents and promote programs at the community level.
BENEFITS:
1. Increased attendance at board meetings 2. May assist in generating more volunteers 3. Better represent the needs of the Town
DISADVANTAGES:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Don’t approve proposed RFD
IMPLICATION ON FINANCES:
n/a
RECOMMENDATION:
Council to make motion to approve Teresa’s application
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Council to make motion to approve Teresa’s application
Request for Decision
To: Mayor Tracz and Council From: Canada Day Committee Date: September 11th 2017 Subject: Fall Fair – Street Closure
DECISION: Yes / No / Deferred
______
CORRELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN OR POLICY: Fall Fair
Street Closure
KEY ISSUES AND BACKGROUND:
The Fall Fair Committee is requesting a street closure for the parade on September 30th - 2nd, 1st, 6th, Madison – from 10am-11am.
As well as from 9am – 4pm along 3rd ave from the rec complex to the community hall to ensure the safety of residents and to provide ample room for festivities. The main street will be open for traffic once the parade is over and will have cars parked for the car show.
Parade Street Closure - 2nd, 1st, 6th, Madison – from 10am-11am on Sept 30th BENEFITS:
1. Safety and space for activities 2. Event Control for residents and children 3. Detour the traffic and parking to adjacent and vertical streets
DISADVANTAGES:
1. Traffic and parking will have to be affected
ALTERNATIVES:
Do not accept the street closure and we will have to spread out events around town
IMPLICATION ON FINANCES:
4 Hours of Public Works time putting up street barricades and then decommissioning them
RECOMMENDATION:
Accept the request for a street closure
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Accept the request for a street closure
TOWN OF IRRICANA Southwest Concept Plan Final Draft Report
June2017
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Purpose ...... 1 1.2 Vision ...... 3 1.3 Goals and Objectives ...... 3
2.0 Plan Area 5 2.1 Constraints ...... 5
3.0 Plan Hierarchy 7 3.1 Municipal Government Act ...... 7 3.2 South Saskatchewan Regional Plan ...... 8 3.3 Calgary Metropolitan Plan ...... 9 3.4 Town of Irricana Municipal Development Plan...... 12 3.5 Active Community Strategy ...... 14 3.6 Community Services Needs Assessment ...... 14 3.7 Town of Irricana Growth Study ...... 15 3.8 Stormwater Management Study ...... 16
4.0 Public Consultation 18
5.0 Land Use Strategy 19 5.1 Population Projections and Densities ...... 22 5.2 Residential Policies ...... 22 5.3 Reserves ...... 23 5.4 Community Services Sites ...... 23
6.0 Open Space Strategy 24
7.0 Infrastructure Policy 26 7.1 Transportation and Access ...... 26 7.2 Water Supply ...... 28 7.3 Sanitary Wastewater ...... 28 7.4 Stormwater Management...... 28
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7.5 Shallow Utilities ...... 29 7.6 Subdivision Strategy ...... 29 7.7 Implementation ...... 29
Figures Figure 1: Location Plan ...... 2 Figure 2: Goals and Objectives ...... 4 Figure 3: Plan Area ...... 6 Figure 4: Calgary Metropolitan Regional Partnership ...... 11 Figure 5: Land Use Map in the Municipal Development Plan ...... 13 Figure 6: SW Irricana Stormwater Management Minor System Proposed Plan (2014) ...... 17 Figure 7: Land Use Concept ...... 21 Figure 8: Open Space Strategy ...... 25 Figure 9: Transportation Plan ...... 27
Tables Table 1: Land Use ...... 19
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Executive Summary
The Town of Irricana (the Town) is working in collaboration with local developers to develop a portion of land owned by the Town in the southwest corner of the Town through cost sharing of infrastructure and complimentary land use planning. The purpose of this development is to create a future school site, and dedicate land for public utility lot for a stormwater management facility, creation of new residential lands, and improved recreational and park facilities.
Rocky View School District has identified Irricana as a future school site location. They have requested a reassignment of the current designated school site in Irricana to better suit their needs. The proposed parcel, as identified in this Concept Plan, meets the size and access requirements of Rocky View School District and will be developed in conjunction with the site’s recreational facilities. It is noted that the town population will have to be much higher before the School District makes Irricana a priority location. However, the appropriate school site must be available to put Irricana on the list.
Two open houses were held in conjunction with the Town of Irricana Info-Fests. Members of the public and Town staff provided input on how the southwest lands should be developed. The session revealed that the residents of Irricana support low density/large lot residential development, seniors housing, ample recreational space, and the need for a flexible, multi-use space. This Concept Plan reflects the feedback that we received.
To provide stormwater management for the development of the southwest lands, a dry stormwater pond is being proposed. A dry pond is one that does not hold water permanently and can be used for open space and recreation in times of low rainfall. The construction of the pond will be a collaborative project with the adjacent developer, who will contribute financially to the construction of the storm pond.
The strategy for the recreation and open space plan is to refurbish or rebuild many of the Town’s recreational amenities on the land where they currently sit. This makes best use of the existing infrastructure and will complement the new facilities being constructed on the school site.
The road network presented in the concept allows for connectivity both north-south as well as east- west, with existing residential development and lands to the south for potential southern expansion. It allows double frontage for the school site and will link the planning area to the existing development in Town.
Overall, the Southwest Concept Plan provides an overview of the future land use development and objectives for the subject lands. Importantly, it identifiesthe site for the future school in conjunction with recreational spaces and commercial and residential development. This Concept Plan meets the
Town of Irricana Southwest Concept Plan - Final Draft Report June2017 iv vision and needs of Irricana and provides a guiding document to achieve a healthy and complete community that will help to accommodate its future growth.
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose The Town of Irricana (the Town) is working in collaboration with Amasco, a local developer, to develop a portion of land in the southwest corner of the Town. The subject site is shown on Figure 1. Amasco is building a residential area adjacent to the Concept Plan area along the northern border, and have agreed to fund the development of a stormwater pond located in the northwest corner of the Plan Area (Figure 7). Currently, stormwater is managed by overland drainage on the study area. The stormwater management facility has been designed and engineered by the Town’s engineers and will provide a dry pond facility that will be available for open space until heavy rain events when it may hold water for a short period of time.
The Town acquired this land in 2012 with a primary goal of establishing a new school site. The purpose of a concept plan is to provide an overview of the objectives or the subject development area. This includes identifying the opportunities and possibilities for the site by outlining the future land use and plan for development. The original goal was to purchase the land for the school site and create sufficient development lands for sale that would compensate the Town, and the taxpayers, for the purchase.
This Southwest Concept Plan (Concept Plan) for the subject site provides a general overview of future land use, and identifies transportation corridors, the school site, commercial development, and residentialdevelopment and densities. The general overview provided by the Concept Plan will offer valuable guidance to landowners and developers regarding the possibilities for future development of the site. At the same time, the Concept Plan serves the Town and its residents by ensuring a policy framework based on the principles of good planning and in conformity with existing plans.
A concept plan does not establish the rate of change that the Town will see over the coming decades, nor does it specify a date when full development (‘build-out’) will be achieved. The rate of change will be determined by the market and the landowners. This could be influenced by how the Town promotes the development of the Town, and the number of people wishing to live in Irricana, which will create demand for homes and services in the Town.
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Figure 1: Location Plan
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1.2 Vision In 2009, in the Town Municipal Development Plan, Council adopted the following five yearvision statement for the municipality:
Irricana is a quiet, friendly, clean and family- oriented community that values the qualities of a small town and its safe living environment. Within the next five years het Town of Irricana will make a difference by preserving its rural character, protecting its natural resources, recognizing the economic needs of the area, and respecting the community intentions. The Town will also strive for growth and continuous improvement, to become a premier and sought after destination for families.
Subsequently, the Town looked further into the future and developed a long term vision for the Town of Irricana:
It’s 2039, and Irricana remains a quiet, friendly, clean and family-oriented community that values the qualities of a small town and its safe living environment. Despite significant population growth over the past 30 years, the Town of Irricana has preserved its rural character and protected its natural resources. Growth has also brought economic development and by recognizing the economic needs of the area, Irricana has promoted its bustling downtown that is home to many shops and services.
The policies and approaches to development put forth by this Concept Plan are rooted in this core vision statement. Accordingly, the vision of this Concept Plan is as follows:
Southwest Irricana is an area that provides a community focal point for recreation, schools, stormwater management and open space that will be linked to the Town’s recreation and open spaces.
1.3 Goals and Objectives The following goals and objectives, illustrated on Figure 2, have been developed for the Southwest Concept Plan lands to ensure that these lands will produce a well-planned community:
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Figure 2: Goals and Objectives Goal Objectives
Goal 1 1) To allow for new playing fields To provide for comprehensive recreational 2) To allow for upgrade of existing splash park and rink opportunities Goal 2 1) To incorporate stormwater management into the recreational To provide a location for stormwater facilities management 2) To ensure sufficient stormwater storage for the proposed development build-out Goal 3 1) To ensure permanent access to the cemetery To protect community services site 2) To consider future expansion of the cemetery and/or alternative site for a new cemetery Goal 4 1) To allow for residential development in proximity to the school To allow for residential development that and the recreational facilities compliments existing development 2) To provide opportunity for seniors housing development Goal 5 1) To provide an appropriately sized school site in combination with To provide for a new school site recreational facilities and new residential development that will increase the Town population and accelerate the date for school construction 2) To provide a site with appropriate access for the school 3) To provide appropriate adjacent uses to the school site
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2.0 Plan Area
The Concept Plan area (as shown on Figure 3) consists of 23.4 ha of primarily agricultural land. These lands have been part of Irricana since its establishment as a village in 1911. The lands are located in the southwest portion of the Town, bounded by laned homes along 6 Street to the north and 1 Avenue / Range Road 263A to the west. The east is bounded by existing homes along Cemetery Road, Hendricks Drive and Hay Place. The eastern and southern boundaries are defined by the plan of surveys described below.
The Concept Plan applies to the lands within SW ¼, SEC 21, TWP 27, RGE 26, W4M, described by plans of survey as: Lot 1 Block 2, Plan 051 4328 Lot 1 Block 22, Plan 871 0296 Lot 1 Block 2, Plan 051 4192 The East 295.16 Feet of the South Lot 1 Block 25, Plan 901 2569 295.16 Feet of the SW Section 21 Range Lot 2 Block 25, Plan 901 2569 26 Township 27 W4
Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 051 4328 is affected by a utility right of way (Plan 091 3120) in the north, and by a utility right of way (Plan 091 3422) along the western boundary.
2.1 Constraints Any development strategy must consider the constraints and limitations of the site. In the case of the Southwest Concept Plan, the major constraint to development includes ensuring that a number of land uses can be accommodated in harmony including: A large dry pond stormwater facility for the site and the adjacent residential development; A school site of sufficient size to meet Rocky View School District needs; Sufficient land for the Town’s recreational purposes; Protecting the Town cemetery and looking at the potential for expansion of the existing site or the consideration of another site elsewhere in the Town for future expansion; Adequate room for new residential development, including seniors’ housing, in a manner which allows for logical phasing for the Town to recuperate the costs of the development; and Land for commercial development to support the commercial needs of the future community and provide tax base to support the residential development.
There do not appear to be physical constraints to the development of the site. This proposed Concept Plan provides a development plan that mitigates and addresses the challenges of developing all of these uses on this site.
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Figure 3: Plan Area
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3.0 Plan Hierarchy
The Southwest Concept Plan is a non-statutory planning Municipal Government Act document that provides a link between the Municipal South Saskatchewan Regional Plan Development Plan (MDP) and the actual development Calgary Metropolitan Plan that will occur. This section presents the policy hierarchy Municipal Development Plan for the planning documents that relate to the Southwest South West Irricana Conceptual Scheme Concept Plan. Subdivision Plans and Development Permits
Due to the fact that the Concept Plan is site specific, no additional plans will be required prior to the application for subdivision and/or development. However, there may be additional data requests to support the subdivision and development applications.
This section reviews the statutory and non-statutory documents that will impact development in the Concept Plan area and throughout the Town of Irricana.
3.1 Municipal Government Act The Municipal Government Act (MGA) is the provincial legislation thatoutlines the tools and instruments available to local municipalities for the purposes of regulating and managing future development.
The MGA allows municipalities to prepare concept plans to serve as a policy framework against which proposed development on the subject lands would be evaluated. A concept plan is a non-statutory policy document and does not have a prescribed format or structure. However, it must remain consistent with applicable higher-order land use policies. Council eventually adopts a concept plan by resolution.
A municipality is required to provide public services and facilities. Generally, the land for these facilities is either dedicated by developers or purchased by the municipality.
Municipal and School Reserves Under the MGA, Municipal Reserve (MR), School Reserve (SR), and Municipal and School Reserve (MSR) may be taken by the municipality at the time of subdivision as reserve land, to be used as a public park, recreation area, for school board purposes, or to separate land that is used for different purposes (e.g., as a buffer). At the time of subdivision, up to 10% of the original parcel (less the amount taken for environmental reserve) can be taken as MR, SR, and/or MSR. Alternatively, the Town may require cash- in-lieu in place of reserve land. In this case, the Town purchased this parcel specifically for the school site and recreational lands.
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Environmental Reserve The MGA allows municipalities to takeE nvironmental Reserve (ER) where land is considered a swamp, gully, ravine, coulee, a natural drainage course, unstable or subject to flooding, or adjacent to the bed and shore of any water body. There are no such lands within the Southwest Concept Plan area.
Community Service Reserve Community Services Reserve (CSR) may be used for a public library, cemetery, police station, fire station, ambulance services, a non-profit daycare, senior citizens or special needs facility, affordable housing, or a municipal facility that provides service directly to the public. This designation would apply to the existing Town cemetery as well as future senior’s housing that is proposed onsite in the Southwest Concept Plan.
Public Utility Lots Public utility lots are generally defined as those parcels of land owned and operated by the municipality to manage the utility such as water pump, lift station, and stormwater facilities. Therefore, the dry pond stormwater management facility in the Southwest Concept Plan area will be identified as a public utility lot.
3.2 South Saskatchewan Regional Plan The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) was adopted in July 2014 and came into force on September 1, 2014. The SSRP serves to shape planning policy on a regional level for municipalities within the South Saskatchewan Region, which includes those plans applicable to the Town of Irricana. The SSRP is a provincial policy document, and as such, all municipal planning documents must conform to and be consistent with the policies outlined in the SSRP.
The SSRP encourages municipalities to consider the efficient land use planning through the following series of strategies: Reduce the rate at which land is converted from an undeveloped state into permanent, built environment. Utilize the minimum amount of land necessary for new development and build at a higher density than current practice. Plan, design and locate new development in a manner that best utilizes existing infrastructure and minimizes the need for new or expanded infrastructure. Provide decision-makers, land users and individuals the information they need to make decisions and choices that support efficient land use.
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In a manner consistent with the above land use principles, the Southwest Concept Plan will serve as a guide for future development on the subject lands.
3.3 Calgary Metropolitan Plan While the Town of Irricana removed itself from membership in the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP; Figure 4), it is the intent of the new Municipal Government Act, to mandate membership in this organization and as such, the Town will be required to comply with the policies and directions of the Calgary Metropolitan Plan (CMP). The CMP was approved in May 2014 and is designed to act as a ‘blueprint for growth’ through to 2076 for the municipalities within the CRP. The following policies from the CMP must be considered in any development in Irricana: 2.b.3 Servicing commercial/industrial rural-regional priority growth areas. The CRP and member municipalities will collaborate to provide regional servicing to identified commercial/industrial rural- regional priority growth areas for CRP members. 3.a.2 Development form. Member municipalities will ensure that all new development in priority growth areas is compact, mixed-use, walkable and connected through a range of local and regional mobility systems. 3.a.3 Contiguous development. Development within priority growth areas should be built out in a contiguous and connected manner. 3.a.5 Minimum density. Unplanned lands (greenfield areas) in existing priority growth areas and lands identified for new priority growth areas will be designed and approved in local plans to achieve a minimum density of eight to 10 units per gross residential acre, and encourage higher densities where achievable. Municipalities may stage in density over time. 3.a.6 Density over time and eligibility for regional infrastructure. Municipal Development Plans approved by member municipalities that show how new greenfield areas will achieve the minimum densities, staged in over time, will be eligible for regional servicing. These minimum density thresholds are intended to enable regional transit and efficient water and wastewater servicing. Member plans will address all areas of municipal land use and servicing (including water, wastewater and transit) for any existing and new priority growth areas within the planning area, demonstrating alignment with the Calgary Metropolitan Plan. 3.a.8 Priority growth areas. Member municipalities will protect the identified long-term lands for development of priority growth areas, existing and new, across the region through the intermunicipal planning process, or other means as appropriate. 3.b.4 Jobs and employment. New industries and jobs will be strategically integrated into priority growth areas. 4.a.2 Integrated planning of land uses and infrastructure. CRP and member municipalities will integrate the planning, funding and staging priorities of regional infrastructure systems with the implementation of identified priority growth areas, including commercial and industrial areas as specifically identified in the Calgary Metropolitan Plan (CMP).
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4.a.4 Staging of infrastructure system investments. CRP and member municipalities will support the effective staging of the region’s priority growth areas, including commercial and industrial areas as specifically identified in the regional plan, with related infrastructure systems in the short (zero to 15 year), medium (15 to 30 year) and long-term (30 to 75 year) timeframes of the CMP.
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Figure 4: Calgary Metropolitan Regional Partnership
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3.4 Town of Irricana Municipal Development Plan Irricana adopted its Municipal Development Plan (MDP) in October 2009. All future documents or plans adopted by Council must conform to the policies in the MDP. The overall land use strategy for the Town is illustrated on Figure 5.
The MDP sets out a number of requirements for concept plans. This Concept Plan meets all of the MDP requirements.
The MDP strives for environmental sustainability. With the inclusion of residential, commercial and community uses, and the encouragement of pedestrian oriented development, the proposed land use concept for the southwest area meets the goals for environmental sustainability.
Site design policies are considered in section 6.3. These include that: All new development shall present a high standard of site development and architectural character that enhances or complements existing development; All parking shall be designed in a manner that complements the defined development, provides clear and easy access to the street system and discourages “overspill parking” into adjacent areas and streets. All new proposed developments shall provide adequate on-site parking that is accessible and convenient to users; and All proposed development shall provide appropriate site lighting and exterior lighting shall be shielded to prevent “lighting spillover” onto adjacent properties.
Policy 6.4.2 outlines items that are required as part of a new residential area, including: Using innovative neighbourhood design provided they support the objectives of this Plan; A mix of housing/dwelling unit types and a range of lot widths and parcel sizes to provide variety and interest to the streetscape; Retaining and integrating existing design patterns found within the developed areas of the Town and maintaining common design elements from one neighbourhood to the next; Providing for an acceptable transition when adjacent to existing development, including similar height, massing and architectural design to the surrounding community; and Providing landscaped open space that is safe and secure for the residents and integrates private outdoor living areas with public open space.
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Figure 5: Land Use Map in the Municipal Development Plan
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3.5 Active Community Strategy The Town approved the Active Community Strategy (ACS) in May 2012. The ACS builds community by focusing on a comprehensive active recreation/physical activity strategy.
Priorities within the ACS are to: Provide opportunities to connect by creating gathering places where people can find out, add to, research, and explore what Irricana has to offer; Catalyze more community members involvement, fostering a culture of leadership; Create opportunities for positive interaction and partnerships among other organizations; Develop an integrated multi-use trail system throughout Irricana linking community facilities, sites and parks, neighbourhoods, and neighbouring communities that is safe and accessible to all Irricana citizens and visitors; Upgrade and improve existing facilities, both built and natural; Support and enhance Irricana’s cultural programming; and Support health initiatives.
The Southwest Concept Plan will help achieve many of the goals of the ACS by providing more recreational spaces and opportunities for community activity. Through the joint development of the school and recreational spaces/facilities, it will provide Irricana with a linked network of spaces to foster physical activity, enhance trails systems, and increase healthy living.
3.6 Community Services Needs Assessment The Town approved the Community Services Needs Assessment (CSNA) in September 2011. The CSNA identifies attitudes towards existing services, perceived gaps, and recommendations for improving the services and facilities provided in Irricana.
The CSNA identified several recommendations which are included in the Southwest Concept Plan, such as: An interconnected pathway system; Outdoor spaces that are designed to cater to a variety of age groups; Designing with community safety in mind; and Creating opportunities to accommodate a range of housing choices.
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3.7 Town of Irricana Growth Study The Town of Irricana Growth Study was approved in July 2008. The Growth Study determines the directions for future growth and associated infrastructure upgrading and extensions for the Town. The report provides population forecasts and land requirements for residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional land uses to 2040. Currently the Town’s population is slightly below the projections. The 2016 Federal Census population for the Town of Irricana was 1,216. However, to achieve population growth, the Town must have housing product for sale, and market the community. Based on the current plans, it is still considered feasible for the Town to reach the projected 2,878 population by the year 2040.
The Growth Study recommends: Residential densities between six and eight units per gross developable acre; Focusing residential growth south and west of currently developed areas; A separate stormwater management system, from the current system, to handle future development that may include a separate piped system, overland system, and incorporate a stormwater retention facility; Access to and within all future developments be connected to the Town’s existing road network; and An integrated system of trails, pathways, and open spaces to continue to be developed.
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3.8 Stormwater Management Study A stormwater management study was conducted by MMM Group Limited in December 2014. The report recommends a local minor system to collect and convey the runoff from the site, which would drain into an evaporation pond within the Southwest Concept Plan area. The dry pond stores, evaporates, and releases water to the swale within the right of way at 1st Avenue. The pond is designed to accommodate a 1 in 100 year storm event, with a catchment area of 10.49 ha and storage volume of 8,000 m3. A schematic of the minor stormwater management system can be seen in Figure 6.
The Town of Irricana agreed to allow Amasco to develop and build on the easternmost 19 lots to the north of the Southwest Concept Plan area (contained in Plan 091 3421) in advance of the pond’s construction.
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Figure 6: SW Irricana Stormwater Management Minor System Proposed Plan (2014)
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4.0 Public Consultation
As a guiding document to the development of the West Irricana lands, public consultation ensures this Concept Plan incorporates the issues, concerns and ideas of the residents, landowners and business people of the Town. The plan will ultimately determine the future use of the land and as such, the Town residents were invited to actively participate in the planning process.
Two opportunities forcommunity input have been provided. The first was during the 2015 IdeaFest and the second was during the 2016 IdeaFest. In addition, the draft Concept Plan was posted on the Town website for community input.
Over the intervening year, the land use concept was modified based on direction from the community, staff and Council.
Based on the comments, Council and the community would like to see suburban development in the form of larger lots with front drive garages. Additionally, respondents supported seniors housing.
Based on information from the Town staff, the existing recreational facilities will be protected and future expansion and upgrading may occur as financing is available. This includes the outdoor skating/hockey rink and the splash park. The potential for new recreational facilities exists in conjunction with the future school development.
The comments received highlight the public’s desire to have spaces that are accessible and flexible, serving the diverse needs and interests of all groups and individuals in Irricana.
The inclusion of the commercial development on the west side of the property, while recognizing that it will not develop until more housing exists and the school is constructed, was considered to be a good use and a good service to the community by providing more commercial opportunities and tax revenue.
Based on the feedback and results that were received from the open house, the Southwest Concept Plan was developed. The land use plan incorporates the preferences of the public, ensuring that the Concept Plan will serve the future needs of the Town.
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5.0 Land Use Strategy
The land use strategy for the Concept Plan takes into consideration adjacent land uses, the public consultation results, and future neighbourhood development, in order to design a comprehensively planned community which will support residential, recreational and institutional development. The proposed land use strategy is illustrated on Figure 7.
There are five main land uses in the Southwest Concept Plan: Institutional (the school); Residential (including seniors housing); Local neighbourhood commercial; Recreational (including the cemetery and pathways); and Stormwater Management.
Table 1: Land Use Area Land Use m2 ac
Local Commercial 8,121 2.01 Residential (including seniors housing) 36,317 7.72 School Site 61,894 15.29 Recreational and Community Service 59,834 14.79 Stormwater Management 14,312 3.54 Roads 19,337 6.03 TOTAL 199,814 49.38
Rocky View School District has indicated that Irricana, if the population grows and there is a site available, is a future location for a school site. The southwest lands have been identified as the ideal location for the new future school site. It is proposed in this Concept Plan that the school will be located in the western portion of the subject site, along with the school’s associated playing fields, which may include, at a minimum, two baseball diamonds. The school will be adjacent to the existing recreational spaces on the east side of the site, including the Town recreational facilities and soccer fields. This link and connectivity is important because the Province of Alberta favours school funding for those new schools if there is joint recreation on-site, and partnerships with the municipality and private developers, creating a synergy of uses.
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On the northwest corner of the school site, a dry stormwater pond facility is proposed. This dry pond will serve a dual purpose. It will provide the needed stormwater management for the site’s developments, but it will also provide more open/recreational space for the school and community. Since it is a dry pond, it can be used for recreationwhen it is not detaining stormwater (during low rainfall) for other opportunities, such as an additional playing field.
There are two types of residential uses proposed for the subject lands. The first is single-detached residential development. This was the housing type that was most preferred by the public as indicated in the open house engagement sessions. This type of housing is proposed in the middle of the subject lands, along the (future) 3rd Avenue extension, and on Hendricks Drive north of the existing Town recreational facilities.
The second housing type is seniors housing and there are several forms. The concept for this site is small “cottage” homes clustered around a central common building. This will allow for independent living with potential assistance, housing styles that are easily accessible for seniors and located in close proximity to the neighbourhood commercial development. This fills a need in Irricana, as there is a current lack of seniors housing available in the Town. It is proposed that the seniors housing will be located on the northeast portion of the site. This allows the seniors to be close to the recreation and open space areas in the east, while still maintaining a distance from the busier school site and playgrounds.
The proposed residential development in this Concept Plan achieves a lower residential density than adopted in the Calgary Metropolitan Plan (CMP). The Town will increase densities in other developments in the Town to comply with the CMP.
The existing recreational facilities on the eastern portion of the site, which include the skating rink, baseball diamonds, cemetery and soccer fields, will remain. This portion of the site provides the opportunity to refurbish or construct new facilities, such as providing a new location for a reconstructed skate board park, if desired. When the two new proposed baseball diamonds are built on the school site, the old baseball diamond will be decommissioned and used for additional parking for the skating rink and area overall.
It is important to note that the phasing of these developments will take many years and no recreational facilities will be closed before a replacement and upgraded version is available.
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Figure 7: Land Use Concept
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5.1 Population Projections and Densities The Town of Irricana population has grown from 823 people in 1996 to a population of 1,162 in 20111 and a population of 1,216 in 2016. The growth study used an annual growth rate of 2.6% per year. This would achieve the project population of 2,878 by 2040. In the short term, to accommodate the projected population of 1,756 in the year 2020, the Town will require an additional207 homes (based on 2.6 people per home). The Southwest Concept Plan proposes 7.72 acres of residential space, including seniors housing. Assuming a standard 50 x 100 foot lot, there is potential space for approximately 39 new single family homes, in addition to seniors housing units in the Southwest Concept area.
The residential development in the Southwest Concept Plan will increase the population of the Town and contribute to the overall housing stock and market; therefore, strengthening the economic fibre of the community.
5.2 Residential Policies The following policies will guide the general development of the Southwest Irricana lands.
Policy 5.2.1 Development of the Southwest Irricana lands will generally follow the land use concept illustrated in Figure 7. Policy 5.2.2 The Town will sell the lands to private developers for the subdivision and development of the residential uses. Policy 5.2.3 Residential development in the Southwest Concept Plan area will be predominantly single detached houses. Policy 5.2.4 Residential development will have strong relation to the street to encourage and enhance the pedestrian environment and will be integrated with linkages to open spaces, paths and community spaces. Policy 5.2.5 A high quality pedestrian environment will be created with linkages to open spaces, adjacent communities and the Regional Pathway System. Policy 5.2.6 Residential development will require the preparation of architectural controls/guidelines, as a condition of subdivision, prepared by the developer and placed on title. It will be the
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responsibility of the developer and residents to enforce these architectural controls/ guidelines.
5.3 Reserves As noted earlier in this document, the Town of Irricana will take municipal reserve lands for the development of the future school site, recreational facilities, open spaces and parks for the enjoyment of the future residents.
Policy 5.3.1 Municipal, Municipal School and Environmental Reserves will be divided and dedicated upon the adoption of the Concept Plan. Policy 5.3.2 The future school site shall remain in Municipal Reserve. Policy 5.3.3 There are no lands within the Concept Plan that are considered Environmental Reserves or wetlands.
5.4 Community Services Sites As noted earlier in this Concept Plan, community services sites are not dedicated as Municipal Reserve. The Town of Irricana already owns these lands. In the case of the Southwest Concept Plan, this refers to the cemetery lands.
Policy 5.4.1 The Town will maintain the cemetery in the Southwest Concept Plan area. Policy 5.4.2 The Town will consider identifying an alternative site for the cemetery in another part of the Town to provide future capacity or consider expansion of the existing cemetery.
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6.0 Open Space Strategy
The open space strategy for the southwest lands considers open spaces, parks, playgrounds, and paths and trails in a comprehensive framework. While the focus of the policies in this Concept Plan applies to the spaces within the boundaries of the southwest area, the policies will also look at the connectivity and linkages to other parts of the Town.
Policy 6.1.1 Located in the Southwest Concept Plan area are a school site, existing recreational facilities, and future playing fields and open spaces, which will be developed generally as illustrated on Figure 8. Policy 6.1.2 Pathways will be provided to connect the site north to Hendricks Drive and east towards Pioneer Drive. Policy 6.1.3 The Town will install a pedestrian crossing on 1st Avenue to access the school site and connect to the parks and playground on the west side of 1st Avenue. Policy 6.1.4 The Town will complete a Parks and Open Space Master Plan to ensure a comprehensive open space plan that links all of the open spaces in Town. Policy 6.1.5 The Town will prepare a landscape plan for the Southwest Concept Plan prior to subdivision and sale of residential lands.
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Figure 8: Open Space Strategy
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7.0 Infrastructure Policy
The proposed development in the southwest area will generate traffic and require servicing for water and sanitary sewer, as well as provide a significant stormwater feature. Phasing for development in the southwest lands will be based on servicing capabilities.
7.1 Transportation and Access The Southwest Concept Plan provides the concept for collector and local roads in the Concept Plan area. All infrastructure will be developed in accordance with the Town of Irricana Master Servicing Strategy.
Policy 7.1.1 The general road layout will conform to Figure 9. Policy 7.1.2 The detailed road design will be provided with each subdivision application. Policy 7.1.3 The school site will be accessed by two municipal roads including 1st Avenue and a new municipal road on the south side of the school site. Policy 7.1.4 Development adjacent to existing roads shall dedicate road widening at time of subdivision. Policy 7.1.5 The Town will dedicate road widening for the cemetery access road to bring the road up to current Town standards. Policy 7.1.6 Internal roads will be constructed at the sole cost and responsibility of the developer with special attention to sidewalks and boulevard treatments to create a walkable community, and will follow Town standards. Policy 7.1.7 The Town may require an endeavour to assist agreement between developers for the provision of future transportation infrastructure.
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Figure 9: Transportation Plan
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7.2 Water Supply Policy 7.2.1 All development in the Southwest Concept Plan area will tie into the Town’s piped potable water distribution system. Policy 7.2.2 The cost of the infrastructure and installing pipes for potable water will installed at the sole cost of the developer. Policy 7.2.3 All infrastructure will be installed to the Town of Irricana standards. Policy 7.2.4 The developer will provide detailed engineering design at time of subdivision. Policy 7.2.5 All development will be encouraged to incorporate water conservation and low flow fixtures in all residential development. Policy 7.2.6 The Town may endeavour to assist developers who are first in and responsible for capital construction and oversizing of water infrastructure by collecting fees from future developers, who have benefitted, to compensate the first developer.
7.3 Sanitary Wastewater Policy 7.3.1 All development in the Southwest Concept Plan area will tie into the Town’s piped sanitary sewage collection and treatment system. Policy 7.3.2 The cost of the infrastructure and installing pipes for sanitary sewer will be installed at the sole cost of the developer. Policy 7.3.3 All infrastructure will be installed to the Town’s standards. Policy 7.3.4 The developer will provide detailed engineering design at time of subdivision. Policy 7.3.5 The Town may endeavour to assist developers who are first in and responsible for capital construction and oversizing of water infrastructure by collecting fees from future developers, who have benefitted, to compensate the first developer.
7.4 Stormwater Management The Southwest Irricana lands generally drain towards the west. A dry pond is designed to hold water A Stormwater Management Plan was prepared for this area in for a short period of time before 2014. For the Southwest Concept Plan lands, a dry pond is allowing the water to discharge to a proposed as a collaborative project with the adjacent nearby pipe or water body. Dry ponds developer, who will contribute financially to the construction of control peak flows of runoff, help the storm pond. improve water quality and lessen the effects of erosion. Between rain Policy 7.4.1 Stormwater management will be handled for the events, a dry pond looks like a large, Southwest Concept Plan as illustrated on Figure 6. grassy low area. When it rains, the Policy 7.4.2 The Town will dedicate that land for the pond fills with water. They hold water stormwater management facility. for 48-72 hours to allow sediment and pollutants to settle out. Because they Policy 7.4.3 The Town will share the costs of constructing the detain water for a brief time before stormwater management facility with adjacent allowing it to flow out, dry ponds are land owners and developers. also called detention ponds.
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Policy 7.4.4 Stormwater will be managed in conformity with the Town of Irricana Master Servicing Study, and the standards of Alberta Environment and Parks. Policy 7.4.5 Stormwater may be utilized for the irrigation of the open spaces within the Concept Plan area. Policy 7.4.6 The stormwater management facilities will have capacity for the 1:100 year storm or greater. Policy 7.4.7 The Town may require an endeavour to assist agreement between developers for the provision of future stormwater management facilities and infrastructure.
7.5 Shallow Utilities Shallow utilities are considered to be the gas, power, telephone and internet lines that are installed at the sole cost of the developer.
Policy 7.5.1 The general location of shallow utilities must be outlined at the subdivision stage. Policy 7.5.2 Detailed design of the shallow utilities shall occur at the timeof subdivision in collaboration with the utility provider.
7.6 Subdivision Strategy As the owner of the land, the Town of Irricana will determine the timing for any future subdivision of the southwest lands.
Policy 7.6.1 The Town will initiate the subdivision of the southwest lands into blocks for the redesignation of the lands and ultimate sale of residential lands to developers. Policy 7.6.2 Subdivision will generally follow the Land Use Concept illustrated on Figure 7. Policy 7.6.3 Minor variances to the lot layout will not require an amendment to the Concept Plan. Policy 7.6.4 Prior to the subdivision of the lands, the Town will initiate the redesignation process for these lands to accommodate the school and parks, public utility lot, residential and commercial uses. Policy 7.6.5 Variance in the land use designation outlined in Figure 7 may require an amendment to the Concept Plan. Policy 7.6.6 Development may be phased in as the infrastructure is available.
7.7 Implementation Policy 7.7.1 The Southwest Concept Plan will be adopted by Council Resolution. Policy 7.7.2 All subdivision and development applications within the southwest area will comply with this Concept Plan. Policy 7.7.3 Deviation from the land uses outlined in this Concept Plan may require an application for amendment to be considered by the Town Council. Policy 7.7.4 Policies in this document should be periodically reviewed by the Town. Policy 7.7.5 A major amendment to this Concept Plan will require a public process.
Town of Irricana Southwest Concept Plan - Final Draft Report June2017 Irricana & Rural Library Board Meeting Agenda
7:00 p.m., August 15, 2017 Irricana Library Agenda
1) Call to Order:
Present: Absent:
2) Approval of Agenda
Addition of: Deletion of:
3) Approval of minutes: July 11, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes July 27th, 2017
4) Consent Calendar 4.1 Manager’s report Papari 4.2 List of Action Items Annette 4.3 Financials Bob 4.4 Fundraiser synopsis Shannon
5) Old Business 5.1 Rebranding Megan
6) New Business 6.1 Board Members All 6.2 Fundraising All 7) Roundtable discussion
8) In Camera/Labour Labour x 2
9) Next meeting date
September 19, 2017
10) Adjourn
The Town of Irricana Library Board
Appendix 200-N
SUBMISSION TO AGENDA- Information only
IMPORTANT – All requests must be submitted to Chair by the posted date for inclusion in agenda package, accompanied by all information you would like to include.
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SUBJECT: Managers Report
Submitted By: Papari Borthakur
□ Public Submission □ In Camera Submission
Report/Document/Letter Attached? Managers’ Report
Name of Presenter? Papari borthakur
Request for Info Only (if requesting RFD for time off Decision, please use Request for Decision
Template)
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LIBRARY MANAGER’S REPORT
JULY, 2017
ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE UPCOMING DEADLINES Recruit board members- All Work with Community Links to increase partner’s events (June-August) Sponsorship package Fundraising Follow-up on Library’s Minecraft programing with Grant Steward on July 19th & Aug 17th , 2017 Follow-up on Library’s TD summer reading program with Janae Cumberland on Aug 15th , 2017 Planning to visit KIK to promote Fall fair. TD summer reading program. Planning to visit nearby colonies to promote Fall fair. Board- Send annual report (already submitted by Manager), statements of receipts and disbursements and budget to Marigold HQ (send to marigold rep Nicole Talsma). Planning and implementing programs along with summer student. Follow up with Marnie on the Project of Art class for fall fair Follow-up on Book signing event by Alastair Luft on August 5, 2017. Call Kathleen Forbes to request recite poetry on Oct 1, 2017 (Fall fair) Keep on working on the books that are stored in seacan. Advertising for local artist to display their arts in the library for fall fair.
STATS May 2016 May 2017 June 2016 June 2017 July 2016 July 2017
People in the 494 +17 785 +17 330 + 3 559 + 20 589 1657 + 22 library crossover crossover crossover crossover crossover (Including Canada Day)
People on the 28 17 12 5 7 + 14 24 computer specifically asked to use Wi-Fi
Programs 56 23 10 15 29 (2 library 31 run awareness- Canada Day, Open House
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on Summer Fair)
# of program 282 95 74 92 468 (364 595 participants participated (Including in library Canada day) awareness)
2013 2014 2015 2016 TO JULY 2017 PEOPLE IN 4483 5765 4068 8140+162 crossover patrons 5061 (Including Canada IBRARY Day) L Total=8302
PROGRAMS 155 341 159 (6 library 399 (1 Grand Opening, 6 131 awareness) library awareness events- RUN Canada Day and Summer Fair, Community Block Party, IdeaFest, Lions Meeting, Pregnancy and Beyond, Women’s Conference)
# OF 793 947 1362 (428 2869(151 grand opening 1391 participants in attendees and 414 library PARTICIPANTS library awareness participants- awareness) numbers included in total)
COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION Instagram account: 107 (June:104) Facebook page: 267 (June:235) Twitter: 338 (June:341) Discussed with AHS representative Brendon how to provide information regarding vaccination in the library and to people who call the library for Baby wellness program. Dispersed library brochures. Prepared program brochures for the silent auction items for fundraising event on July 15, 2017. Promoted TD Summer reading program. Visited Boys & Girls club and explained our TD summer reading program. Promoted Library’s Summer activities. Provided information regarding the Town to passing tourists and locals. Posted out upcoming event such as Book signing by Alastair Luft, story time with Mary hays, Minecraft with Grant etc. on Facebook & library webpage. Created & printed posters for upcoming events & displayed in the library.
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Programming
LM supported and guided the summer student run the programs smoothly.
The Library is running 159 Challenge program from May till August that is posted in Social media and that would enable our participants win swag.
LM Sent submission to Gateway Gazette for August addition.
LM called and booked Alastair Luft in Ottawa & booked him for Book signing on August 5, 2017.
Library had organized with Marigold to run the following programs
- Mincraft on July 19, 2017
- Summer fun with Janae on July 19, 2017
- Story time with Mary Hay on July 20, 2017
Library is hosting following programs/ with partners on regular basis for summer:
- Walking Club
- Coffee social
- Community link intake
- Rocky View Employment Services
- Baby Wellness
- Book Club
Following are the programs for the July
- Canada Day activities ( July 1, 2017)
- TD Summer reading program
- Pipe cleaner flowers
- Stained glass aluminium
- Torn paper portraits
- Giant Checkers
- Create postage stamps
- Create post cards
- Bopper headbands
- Very hungry caterpillar MANAGERS’ REPORT PAGE 4 08/09/2017
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- Celebration tambourine
- Coloring pages
- #Irricanalibrary 150 Challenges
- Paper masks
- Animal Bingo
- Simon says
- Paper airplanes
- Finger painting
- Board games
- Home-made drum
- Hand butterflies
- Puffin bird craft
- Escape room
- Shake your sillies out
- Pre-school activity
- School age activity
- Blind date with a book
- All age drop in programming
- Irricana cowgirls & cowboys display
- Minute to win
- Cartooning with Sam
STAFF LM facilitated- Semi-annual cleaning that was done on July 7, 2017 by Jade Cleaning Company
As Crystal is vacation from July 18th till 31st, LM arranged for staff to cover her shifts.
LM helped the Town to set up their special general body meeting in Library’s Lions community hall on July 4, 2017.
PSC has been working on Canada 150 challenges.
PSC & APSC are weeding books from the library.
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LM, APSC and summer student are working on the books stored in the seacan and making them ready for book sale.
LM ‘s regular jobs such as daily cash reconciliation, checking for new available grants, collecting mails from the post office, depositing money in the bank, checking emails and responding accordingly, day to day library job, managing staff hours for payroll, delegating jobs to staff and volunteers, arranging for relief staff when necessary, creating RFD’s for Board meetings, attending different event/library related meetings, overseeing PSC, APSC & Volunteer’s duties and providing suggestions when needed, working with partners, serving patrons and resolving issues etc.
LM called Marion who won the door prize for fundraising event on July 15 and she came and collected the gift on July 19, 2017.
LM provided information to a patron how to become a trustee of the library as requested..
The library has started registering names for upcoming library events.
Polorais didn’t work on July 5th & 6th. The staff ran the library manually.
LM attended board meeting on July 11 2017.
A staff member had a medical issue on July 8, 2017 and 911 was called. Since it was a Saturday and LM was not in the library, LM arranged for staff to cover staff’s shift on Monday remotely.
LM had a meeting with Teresa & staff on July 11, 2017. Also LM had a meeting with Teresa regarding upcoming meeting with Nicole on July 13, 2017.
LM had a meeting with Teresa on July 18, 2017 regarding staff leave of absence and upcoming Fall fair. A decision had been made to display lo local art in the week of fall fair staring Sept 26th till Oct 3rd, 2017 in the library.
GRANTS/FUNDRAISING/BUDGET/DONATIONS LM looking into grants and working at sponsorship package information.
Continuing to work on Branding
Continuing to look into grants
MARIGOLD LM had a Library Consultation with Nicole from Marigold on July 13, 2017. Following topics were discussed in the meeting: Library, community, and board update Marigold update o Staff update o Feasibility study o Kits and games Training needs eResources o Read Alberta eBooks (Cantook Station) o Electronic newspaper resources
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o TAL Core feedback Collections o Needs o Spending Shared Collections (Paperback) Funds o Conversion Guidelines o Margaret’s project work Polaris upgrade IT Capacity Fund Summer Programming o TD Summer Reading Club o Teen Summer Library Experience Conference justification Member Libraries’ Workshop feedback Reminders: o Packaging and shipping recommendations o Inventory Questions/Concerns?
LM requested Marigold to proceed with the purchase of laptop with Adobe Pro.
Requested remote access from Marigold.
VOLUNTEERS Volunteers had really worked hard to make the COW BUS event a real success. A thank you note was sent to each volunteer.
COLLECTIONS LM, PSC, APSC and volunteers purchased and collected (free books) from SAS Crossroad book fair and sent them to Marigold for cataloguing with the support of our volunteers and staff.
FACILITY LM is writing grant for priority items for the library.
PLAN OF SERVICE Plan of Service is approved by the Board
PARTNERS FUTURE ENDEAVORS There are several endeavors that I will be trying to accomplish, they are:
Purchasing the remaining children’s area furniture and mural. Fundraising activities and the creation of a sponsorship package. Create more outreach programming for our community so that the library has more of a presence in the community Advocacy about library being more than just books. Continue to look into grants for expanded programming and services Promotion of volunteer positions
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Calgary Regional Partnership - Summer Update, August 2017
CRP General Assembly, June 2017
Happy August Everyone!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been two months since we last saw each other at the June General Assembly. CRP’s had a very busy and exciting summer! The update below will provide you with highlights of what’s been accomplished over the summer, as we prepare to come back together in the fall.
Just a reminder that on June 9th the CRP Board confirmed that there would be no Steering Committee meetings over the summer. As a result, all ongoing work is going directly to Executive on the way to the Board meeting on Sept. 13th, 2017.
For your information, the Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for August 30th, 2017 / 9:30 – 3:30 at the Four Points Sheraton. We have committed to copy the Board and Steering Committees (elected and staff) with the agenda and documents, along with an optional invite to attend the meeting. You will be asked to RSVP if you wish to attend. Look for the Executive meeting agenda in your inbox over the next day or so.
Enjoy the rest of your summer! I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Calgary Regional Partnership - Summer Update 2017
On-it Regional Transit
On-it Calgary - Banff Canada 150 Tourism Pilot • June 17th saw the successful launch of On-it Calgary to Banff 150 Pilot • A unique pilot model and proprietary ticketing and payment system • Model is gathering rich ridership data that will be reported on at the completion of pilot • Successful partnership developed with non-member municipalities and stakeholders – Parks Canada • Successful marketing strategy deployed • Pilot met goals: took cars off the road - brought people into the park • Receiving a high public approval rating through media and feedback gathered: customer service excellence, quality and convenience of service, ticketing and payment experience • Continues to gather extensive and positive media attention • Ridership levels are healthy and steadily increasing – so far we have carried over 6000 riders in total • Single riders, tourists, employees, day trippers and many repeat riders • Several weekends saw sold out buses. Example: Saturday August 18 saw 5 sold out buses and two other buses ran almost to capacity • Some reduced ridership experienced during peak weekend of forest fires and smoke • Full ridership data and other demographic information will be available in a report at the completion of the pilot • Regular weekly reporting to partners was provided • This pilot is helping to increase public awareness for CRP and On-it • Setting the stage for future On-it regional transit • Pilot will come to completion on September 4 after the September long weekend • An update will be coming to the Executive and Board in late August and September
Commuter Pilot – South sub Region • Over the summer - CRP completed scheduled performance assessment and service review of the pilot (reviewed at 6 and 8 months) • Worked hand in hand over summer with the South sub-region working group to make refinements and adjustments to the service to best fit the needs of the sub region • Service adjustments are scheduled for September 5th 2017 • A communication plan regarding service adjustments going forward is being deployed • Maintenance and updates to On-it website and social media are ongoing • CRP is supporting Okotoks to explore an on-demand local service option for Okotoks under the On-it brand • Looking forward to launching the second year of the pilot in the fall with solid marketing and communications plan • An update on the sub-region commuter pilot will be coming to the Executive and Board in August and September
Commuter Feasibility Study East / West Corridor • Step one of the East / West Corridor feasibility study research was completed over the summer • Includes the municipalities of Cochrane, Chestermere and Strathmore • A third party survey was conducted • The survey was very successful with over 1200 phone responses and up to 800 online survey responses - resulting in a statistically valid sample size • A meeting of the East / West corridor sub-working group (elected and staff) will be held in September to review and debrief the findings • Next steps will be to start putting a service plan together based on those results
International Urban Mobility Forum in Québec City, Sept 11. • CRP has been invited by the Canadian Urban Transit Association CUTA to share our unique regional transit model and pilot framework • Organizers want to know how CRP is positioning our unique transit solutions as a key element for the region in responding to growth in the Calgary region.
Regional Transportation Infrastructure Prioritization The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the project, including CRP staff, municipal and stakeholder representatives, met over July and August. The group confirmed and refined: • The definition of Regional Transportation System Asset • The categories of Regional Transportation System Assets • The criteria and criteria rankings for the prioritization evaluation matrix through a pairwise process • The recommended weightings of the Triple Bottom Line categories (Social, Environmental, and Economic)
Over the summer Municipalities submitted their candidate regional transportation infrastructure projects to place on the list for future prioritization.
On August 30th and September 13th, the Executive Committee and Board will review and consider: • The criteria and weightings for the evaluation matrix and triple bottom line analysis, to be used to evaluate and prioritize regional transportation projects in the future • The list of candidate regional transportation projects for future prioritization, for recommendation (as candidate projects going forward) to the CRP Board of Directors
Regional Ecological Conservation and Protection Initiative • Final Documents were circulated to municipalities for final feedback • Regional Eco Conservation and Protection Initiative will be moving forward for final approval in September • The project approach has been designed to allow updated data sets to be accessible for all CRP member municipalities to use and replicate, and to ensure members have an implementable strategy to protect and conserve ecologically significant areas throughout the Region, regardless of existing CRP membership status
Regional Broad Band • Completed Broadband Business Case for Turner Valley; presented to Council August 11th; decision may be made on September 5th • Presenting Broadband Business Case for Chestermere to their Council on September 5th • Arranged meeting with Steve Bull, ADM (Alberta SuperNet) and 12 others (from across the province) on August 28th in Edmonton Alberta to explore how to co-create a Provincial Broadband Strategy together • Have received Zayo Dark Fibre proposal (for backhaul fibre solution for Calgary Region and Southern Alberta) from Zayo and will be assessing its merits in September
Web-based Regional Marketing tool (LocalIntel tech application) • Over the summer, the base work is being completed to bring online a new CRP economic development / site selection web-based application to provide region-wide information and mapping layers promoting the Calgary Region and the municipalities within it (as demonstrated at CRP’s General Assembly on June 21st) • Initial launch is scheduled for early September! • Detailed “opportunities” to be identified for each municipality working with municipal staff/Economic Development Officers to be completed for first quarterly update in January 2018 Calgary Region Inland port • Recent Port of Prince Rupert workshop follow-up, video and blog are nearing final completion and posting in early September • CRP – Port of Prince Rupert Partnership is developing its’ next step involving industry and extensive GOA and Federal Government Partners • Active preparations underway in CRP hosting Canadian Inland Ports Conference in Calgary on October 2nd – 4th • CRP has been invited to moderate a panel and give a talk about the Calgary Region Inland Port story and opportunities to transportation, logistics and trade conference in Laredo, Texas September 19th & 20th • Calgary Regional Partnership and Calgary Economic Development are preparing to sign an MOU focused on working together to advance Calgary Region Inland Port and Foreign Trade Zone
Collaborate to Compete • Over the summer CRP continues to participate in the leadership and dissemination of Collaborate to Compete • Hosting key communications and C2C website • Managing the C2C financials • Providing co-support for planning Collaborate to Compete 2018
Canadian Community Economic Development Network CCEDNET Conference 2017 • CRP planning, co-hosting/moderating the annual CCEDNet conference, this year in Calgary on September 13th – 15th. • Conference will explore and showcase community-based economic development strategies, social entrepreneurship, coops, Buy Local campaigns, community-owned broadband networks, and numerous other local prosperity strategies and initiatives from across Canada • Pre-conference tour to Cochrane to see initiatives underway at the grass- roots level – new local currency, high-tech cluster, broadband, Inspired Innovators program, Shop Local initiatives
CRP Asset Inventory (programs and operations) • Over the summer CRP staff have been putting together a comprehensive inventory of CRP program assets, data, maps, documents, research, systems including software and programs, blogs, HR systems, etc. • This inventory will include locations and links and will be useful when considering next steps for CRP
CRP Transition Options • CRP has been working to consider options for CRP’s next steps in the context of a future Growth Management Board • Further discussion will occur with Executive and Board this fall • It is now our understanding that GMB regulations may be circulated to the public for feedback sometime in September • There is still a great deal of uncertainty about when the Growth Board will be launched and ready to participate in transition discussions with CRP
CRP Core Grant • On August 14th, the Province informed CRP that they approved the 2017/18 Core Grant in the amount of $1,250,000 • CRP is currently awaiting the grant agreement for review and signature • Verbal approval to extend the deadline to spend the 2016/17 carry over grant to March 31, 2018 in the amount of $1,514,575 was received on August 21st. • Currently awaiting the grant extension agreement for review and signature
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institutions that choose high efficiency energy products. lf your organization has installed an approved high-efficiency heating or lighting product, apply for your rebate now as it's a first come, first serve basis.
On-Farm Solar PV Program The program provides funding towards solar photovoltaics on Alberta farms. This enables producers to conserve non-renewable fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions, ultimately reducing the environmental footprint of Alberta's agriculture industry. Deadline: Open intake
Alberta Canada 150 (Community lnitiatives Program) This grant will provide $2 million to support projects that align with the four themes of the Federal Canada 150 approach. Maximum request: $25,000. Minimum matching. $150. Deadline: 1Sth of every month, final intake deadline October 1Sth
Non-Profit Energy Efficiency Transition (NEET) This program will help nonprofits audit their lighting and mechanical systems, after which they can access another government rebate program for upgrades. Deadline: funding available on a first come, first serve basis.
Communitv and Reqional Economic Support (CARES) Financial support is available for Alberta's non-profit organisatrons, communities, regions and municipalities for initiatives that help promote long-term economic growth. Applicants must demonstrate that their projects improve the local business environment and/or regional economic collaboration; increase support for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises; promote economic diversification; and create jobs. There are three intakes for this program. Third intake period. October 1 to November 30,2017
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Climate Change Capital Projects Grants Grant funding of up to $1 million and more for climate change capital projects is now available for Canadian cities and communities of all sizes. These grants help municipalities adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as flooding and drought, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Communities can use the funding to upgrade, build, replace, expand or purchase and install fixed assets or infrastructure, such as buildings and treatment plants. Applications are accepted year round until January 31,2020. More information here.
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CONFERENCES
EconoUs20 1 7 Conference EconoUs2O17 builds on the long history of successful national conferences organized by the Canadian Community Economic Development Network and partners across the country since 2001. More than 3,500 people have attended this event over the past 13 years in I conferences. This year, we expect to welcome up to 350 attendees from across the country, and connect to over 15,000 people online Dates: September 13-15, 2017 Location: Calgary
Rural Transportation lnformation Dav ll 2017 (RTID ll 2017) This second edition of the highly successful first RTID conference held in April 2016 is being organised by the Association for Life-wide Living (ALL) of Alberta to continue exploring alternative transportation models for rural Alberta. Date. Saturday, September 23 Location: Augustana Campus, Camrose *Further information to be confirmed
RuralAlberta lnnovation and Learning (RAIL) Commons Conference First held in Camrose in 2015, the RAIL Commons conference returns for the second time at Olds College from September 29 to October 1 of this year. RAIL Commons will be an exceptional learning forum for councillors, mayors, CAOs, EDOs, economic and community development professionals, and students from across the province. With the slogan "Alberta's premier forum for rural knowledge exchange and network development", RAIL Commons was developed to address the large gap in educational training opportunities focused on rural community and economic development. Organized by the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC).
Dates: September 29 - October 1 Location. Olds College, Olds, Alberta
CAEH National Conference on Endinq Homelessness 2017 *Note*: Early bird registration deadline this Friday, August 25th, so register now! Also: good flight prices from Edmonton right now at the time of the conference ($12¿ for Westjet; $Zt0 for Air Ganada).
The National Conference on Ending Homelessness arms policy makers, funders, researchers, advocates, community leaders and front line workers with the
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inspiration, information, tools and training they need to end homelessness Dates. October 25-27, 2017 Location: Winnipeg (RBC Convention Centre)
2017 AUMA Convention and Trade Show
Registration is now open for the 2017 AUMA Convention and Trade Show, which takes place from November 22 - 24 at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, in Calgary. This event attracts more than 1 ,100 elected officials and administrators and includes dialogue with provincial Ministers and educational sessions such as the Legalization of Marijuana and the Municipal lmpacts, Land Use Planning, Building Effective Relationships with the Business Community to Advance Economic Development, Council Role and Conduct, Asset Management, and more. Dates: November 22-24 Location: Calgary fielus Convention Centre)
OTHER INFORMATION
Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) Public Consultation and Feedback
The Advisory Committee on Homelessness is currently seeking feedback and ideas from Canadians on how to better prevent and reduce homelessness through an online engagement process in order to redesign and improve the national Homelessness Partnering Strategy for the next period after the current HPS mandate ends in March 2019. All Canadians are invited to share their views and ideas through the online survey and by sharing their stories. This process is open to all Canadians. Click here to take the survey (one available for individuals, one for organizations). This feedback process is open until the end of August.
201 I Sustainable Communities Awards
Do you want your community to be recognized as a sustainability leader? Nominate your municipality for Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)'s 2018 Sustainable Communities Awards! FCM's Sustainable Communities Awards celebrate the most innovative local sustainability initiatives from across the country. Canadian cities and communities of all sizes are eligible to apply here. Application deadline: Friday, September 15
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities Recommendations for Canada's Poverty Reduction Strategy The FCM recently released a report detailing 12 recommendations they had for Canada's upcoming national poverty reduction strategy. The report can be read here.
2017 Stars of Albe Volunteer Awards Outstanding volunteers deserve to be recognized and each year, Alberta Culture and Tourism does just that. There are six awards to be won: two in the categories of youth, adult and senior. Recipients are those who demonstrate initiative, leadership and community spirit and act as a role model for others in his/her community. Fill out a nomination form for that exemplary volunteer! Deadline: September 15,2017
Gambling Addiction Studv Opportunity Dr. Darren Christensen from the U of L, an addictions researcher who is doing a study on people with problem gambling in rural and remote areas of Alberta, is recruiting research participants. Please share this poster in your networks. You may view this video & article and video interview. More information here.
Rural Canada Matters campaign - Town of Vegreville ARDN is pleased to profile and support the Town of Vegreville's Rural Canada Matters campaign which promotes the significance of rural municipalities and calls on the federal government to ensure they are consulted in decisions that affect them. The campaign is in response to the federal government's decision to close a large immigration processing centre in Vegreville. As the largest employer in the community, the closure results in the relocation of 280 jobs. The town council is concerned that the decision was made without any consultation with the Town and, in the absence of an economic impact assessment, was made with no understanding of the impact to local residents.
Please show your support for the Rural Canada Matters campaign, your organisation can send a letter to the responsible federal Minister (click here for a template letter) or tweet about the campaign using the hashtag #ruralcanadamatters.
Submit-a-Tick Program Albertans are encouraged to submit ticks they find on themselves and their animals to help government monitor the types of ticks found in the province. Ticks will be checked to see if they are blacklegged ticks. All blacklegged ticks will be tested to see if they carry the bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, that can cause Lyme disease in humans. Results of this program will help Alberta Health monitor for changes to the
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risk of Lyme disease in Alberta
Webinar Recording: Affordable Housing Hub Watch the ARDN present its Sustainable Housing lnitiative (SHl project) at an AUMA webinar on affordable housing.
Newl Point-in- Counts Paqe ln support of the 2018 Coordinated Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness in Canadian Communities, visit the new Poinlin-Time Counts (PiT) page on the Community Workspace on Homelessness. The PiT Counts page links to a number of tools and resources that have been developed to support communities, including sample survey forms that can be adapted for use by your community. lt also provides an opportunity to ask questions, share learnings and good practices, exchange resources and improve our collective understanding of Point-in-Time Counts in Canada.
New Book: Where Am I Going to Go? lntersectionalApproaches to Ending LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness in Canada & the U.S. A new book released on Homeless Hub entitled "Where Am I Going to Go? lntersectional Approaches to Ending LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness in Canada & the U.S." addresses LGBTQ2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and two-spirit) youth homelessness in both Canada & the U.S. lt includes an examination of the identity-related structural barriers LGBTQ2S youth experiencing homelessness face while accessing adequate services and transitioning out of homelessness, as well as program models that successfully address those barriers
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