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Not I would just like to highlight what has been happening/ sure if/when we will get one, but we are definitely going on behind the scenes this past month, in no par- still on the list. ticular order: 4. We have requested “temporary” speed bumps be 1. As a short-term solution, the City has recommended installed on auxiliary Sarcee Road, at the bottom of that Richmond Green be used for disc golf for the the hill where it connects with 31 St SW. People seem 2021 season, until they make decisions about City to be whipping around the corner as they enter the golf courses as a whole. Unfortunately, they neglect- playground zone. Hopefully, we will be able to get ed the course for the entire summer, only cutting these installed without a full Traffic Study. the grass like a hay field. They will have a lot of work 5. I have written a letter of support for Knox Presby- ahead of them in the spring to make it usable for disc terian Church’s grant application to provide more golf. I will follow up in the spring to make sure they activities for our seniors. Social isolation is a huge are moving forward with something that will activate concern at this time, especially for our seniors, and that space. In the meantime, I have contacted both hopefully this will enable them to get more resi- our MP, and our MLA, to remind them that Richmond dents engaged. Green must remain green space in accordance with 6. The City is intending on changing the parking regula- the special status it was given as part of the CFB West tions for businesses, with the intent to allow devel- Master Plan. opers to decide how much parking will be provided. 2. Given that our MP and our MLA had a town hall meet- This has the potential to be a huge problem when the ing, I also reached out to both of them with additional Currie business and retail district is built out. We have concerns. I asked Greg McLean to encourage Canada signed on to a multi Community Association letter Lands to provide community use space for Currie asking the City to keep developers accountable and residents, as well as a housing cooperative to provide have them cover the cost of parking for the projects affordable housing in Currie. I also raised our ongo- they are building. At the very least we are hoping that ing concerns with regards to the MDP changes, and they will acknowledge that one size does not fit all the Guidebook for Great Communities—documents when it comes to business parking. which will contravene our restrictive covenants, and 7. Concern has been raised that the reflective warn- give rise to law suits between neighbours if proposed ing sign for the curb extension on Sarcee Road at 35 developments fit the City’s mandate, but contravene Ave SW may be obstructing the view of traffic enter- the restrictive covenants. Areas of concern: a) Put den- ing Sarcee Road at that location. I have put in a 311 sity where density belongs. b) Lack of Engagement, request for the City to investigate the sight visibility Calgarians are generally not aware of the significant triangle. changes. c) No More Single-Family Areas, new bylaw for low-density residential. d) Insufficient Infrastruc- If you have not already signed up for our email updates, ture, Green Spaces and Heritage Protections, Impacts please do so at our website rutlandparkcommunity. to infrastructure, green spaces, and heritage. e) Loss of com. The City often gives us very short notice for up- Community-Specific Policies and Contextual Develop- coming events, and this is the quickest way for us to ment, Lack of detail in multi-community area plans. reach you. Please also join us on Facebook, at Rutland 3. Last year we put in a request for 2 bus shelters on Park Community Association, and Currie Community. Sarcee Road, around the 4000 block (one on each Thank you for your ongoing support. R U T L A N D PA RK I DECEMBER 2020 5 For all the latest news, RPCA BOARD events, updates and Visit our website for the latest information community activity, http://www.rutlandparkcommunity.com please join us n Facebook. Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm; everyone is welcome. Search for Rutland Park Community Association. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019 You’ll immediately President Peter Forte [email protected] recognize us with our logo. VP Development & Traffic Leanne Ellis [email protected] VP Communications & Simon Davies Website [email protected] Sarcee Meadows Liaison Jeremy Hart [email protected] Membership Shirley Williams - 403 240 4777 [email protected] Calling All BABYSITTERS Ice Rink Greg Winnicki - 403 246 1746 Enroll free at mybabysitter.ca and choose the [email protected] Calgary communities you would like to babysit in. 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