TOWN of SYLVAN LAKE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Mareh 12,2001 7:00 P.M
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TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Mareh 12,2001 7:00 P.M. 1. Call 10 order 2. Minules, Regular Council Meeting February 26, 2001 3. Sylvan Lake Lions Club: Ken Van Dewark in attendance re: Lions Park 4. Sylvan Lake Parking Study: Friends of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park in attendance (separate package provided and additional infonnation to be available at meeting) 5. Sylvan Lake Heart ofTown Association: Appoinnnent ofBRZ Members for 2001 6. Donna Tims: correspondence received regarding "Cat Bylaw" 7. MPC Report to Council: Recreation Cabin Raftle building permit fees 8. National Kids Day: request for proclamation ofJune 9, 2001 as National Kids Day 9. Alberta Seniors Advisory Council: request for proclamation ofJune 3-9, 2001 as Senior Citizens Week; (full planning events booklet available in office); invitation to participate in "Creative Event Contest" 10. Calgary Public Library: "The Image ofthe Librarian in Contemporary Culture" questionairre 11. The Edmonton Sun: invitation to participate in "Rural Alberta - Past, Present and Future" campaign Ie 12. Discover Sylvan Lake 2001 promotion 13. Information Items 14. Reports & Inquiries 15. Monthly Statement: month ending January 31, 2001 16. Town Accounts (cheque numbers 34701 - 34797) 17. Adjourn UPCOMINGMEETINGS & EVENTS March: 13 Recreation Board 14 Fox RunIMother Teresa School Grand Opening 19 Sylvan Lake Outreach School Open House 19 200I Budget Meeting 21 MPC 22 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board: Ross front yard relaxation REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 26,2001 TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE 7:00P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Pres<m: Mayor D. Boll; Cir. B. Dyrlaod; Cir. G. Knutson; Cir. B. Lambertson; Cir. B. Stone; Cir. T Parl<s; C1r. J. Wdson- Down Also Present: Town Manager L. Wack; Assistant Town Manager R. Maclntosh; Development Officer A. Gamble; Publio Works Superintendent J. MoAIister; Recording S_ J. Kurylo. Call to order: Mayor D. Bell called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.rn. Minutes: Regular Council meeting ofFebruary 12, 2001. MOVED by Cir. G. Knutson that the minutes of Fei>nulry 12, 2001 be approved as preoemcd. CARRIED Sylvm Lake Municipal Librllry; Coffee Bar and L .... Agreement; File #0150-301LIB: Council received a request from Librarian Alice Swabcy for permisaion to enter into a Lease Agreement with Vicki Xokol to operate "Legends Coffi:c and Smo<>tbie B.r" on Library premises. Cir. B. Lambertson .poke to this issue aod advised tba1 both the Library Board and Administration are satisfied with the proposal. MOVED by Cle. B. Lambertson to approve the Lease Agreement with the coffee shop. CARRIED Community and Social Development Advisory Boud; Family WeIln... InitiJltive; File #02QO-20/CSD: Marlene Curtis, Director, and Richard Morrow, Chairman inatteodance to discuss the Family WeIln... hUtilllive and requOot additiocal Jimding in the amount of$53,075.oo. Richard Morrow advised that there arc a number of programs that are in need of Jimding inoIuding: 1. Volunteer Center: the Center has ....wed Jimding ~ fur the past six months and there may be aneed to contiJwe, 2. FlIIDily Wellness Worker: implementing three workers would cost the Town :S21,074.00. Family We!lness Workers function primarily in preventative stag.. for cbildren and Dunilics. The focus is on early intervention. It W8l!I noted that there is currently only one worlo:r that is fimdcd _y by Chinooks Edge Scimol Division aod is being .bared between Steffie Wolma and CP Blakely ocitools. It was further noted that the Towns' needs have increased due primarily to population growth and three full time worlrcrs is reasonable. It wu noted that the Town contributed 520,000.00 in last years' bud~ and received approximately $200,000.00 worth ofservices. Discussion W8.l!I heard as to the 'role of the Province. It was IlCted that the Province does provide funding for social programs through Children's Services which includes Family and Community suppan Scrvlces and CbiId and Family ScrYi= Authorities. MOVED by Cir. G. Knutson that thi. matter be reterred to 1Judllct deIiberotinns. CARRIED Sylvm Lake Aquatics CeIlIer; Design and Budget CommeiJls; F>1e#286D-20/AQU: Council received a memo from Mayor D. Bell addressing his concerns for the Aquatics Center. Of primary concern is the limited deck. space and the constroetion material of Page 2 of5 MONDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 7:00P.M TOWN OF SYLVANLAKE COUNCIL CHAMBERS the exterior. Staled that he wooId like to see _tiona! fund, committed. Requested comment, from Council regarding the design and budget. CJr. B. Stooe inquired ,boot the bouse located adjaoent to !he Aquatics Center Janda and expressed concern for public input and plamUng bssed o. that input. Questiooed whether or not the design of the 9001 will suit the marketplace. Suggested thet a questionnain: be smt. elr. 1. W1lson--DoWD spoke to the issue of public input. Stated that the comments received from !he Open Hooses that have been held indlcate that people WIUlt the center buih now ("just do it and build it"). Furlher questioned _tional methods of receiving public input Stated that there have been DW1'letOW opportunities for the public to voice their opinions lIDd concerns. CIr. I. Wilson-Down addressed the issue of budget. Staled that the Committee has presented • well thougln out plan fur the Center bssed o. the budget allotted. The design is based on current and prior Council direction and budgetary limitations. Further stated that the Committee and Administration is to be commended fur an excellent job. It was agreed that. Council will receive pricing regarding optional features including alternative exterior construction material and increased deck. size. MOVED by CIT. G. Knutson to refer this matter to the R.ecreaiion Board. CARRIED FoxRun Phases 11, 13A, 13B, 15; Street names; Fde # 2680-70/01 &/00: Council received a proposal for street names from Keith Bickerton, Director fur the Devdoper ofFox Run (715188 Alberta Ltd.). Devdopment Ollicer A Gamble sdvised that 1008 tenn Fieldstooe Landin8 will progress toward, the tight. Ad~ that tl1is has been addressed by the Town', _. Recommooded that the lUlIllCS be forwarded to CsmuIe Post siler the Publio Hearings have been held fur appropriate rezoning. MOVED by CJr. I. Wl!son-J)own to approve lbe Street ruunes in aooordaoce with staff recommendations. CARRIED Thevenaz lntIustriaI Subdivision; Cuendet Indostrial Way; File #3458-39-01: Council received a request from Spartek: Systems for Council to reconsider the street name "Cuendet Industrial Way". Of primary concern is the difficutty in pronouncing the current name. Proposing that the name be changed to "Spartek: Way". Discussion was heard as to setting precedems for street naming. It was noted that street I18IIleS are not typically chosen by the businesses that operate on them... It was further noted that agreeing to the proposed would cause potential problems with competing businesaes on the same street. MOVED by eIr. T. Parks to receive this as infotmation and recommeod that Spartek Systems discus, this matter directly with the Developer in !be hopes of llnding a compromise. CARRIED 2 Page 3 of5 MONDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOP.M. TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE COUNCIL CHA,'.lllERS Public WQrks~ Transfer Site Contract; Fde #0150-601'I'RA Council received a request from Superintendent ofPublic Works 1. McAlister to renew the Transfer Site Contract for an additional two yeats. Advised that the revisions have not boon negotiated, they are changes allowed under the current contract. Clr. T. Parks spoke to this issue. Advised that they arc looking toward lacs term .c.ianges. The committee recommends extending the wrrent contract. MOVED by elr. B. Stone to extend the contract in accordance with the recommeodation> ofstaff. CARRIED Royal Canadian Legioo Branch 212; 1913 Days; Fl1e #018Q..20IROY: Council received a request to waive the rental fee of the ColIlIIlUIlity Cenr:er for the Talent Show to be held inJune 2001. Discussion was heard as to jurtsdiction. The Facility Agreement Committee: has difficulty waiving the tee because doing so sets a precedent for other organizations. Historically, Council bas paid the reatal cost for this function. MOVED by Or. T Parks tIlB1 Council pay the =uI cost oftbe Community C......for the Talent Sbow. CARRIED Sylvan Lake Cbamber of Commen:e; 2001 Budget; File #0180-20/CHA: Couocil received a. copy ofthe Budget for 2001 and a request for additional funds. Paul DeHaan was in attendance to speak: to this issue. They are requesting an increase in funds to $40,000.00 (from $20,000 1ast year). Stated tIlB1 they will be making a donation towards the Recreatioo Center in the amount ofSS,OOO.OO.. Gnmts may also include the "Light up the Park C_aign" and in addition, the Cbamber plans 00 iDaeasing advertising. Or. J. Woloon-Down advi!ed that the Province baa denied the Rotary Club their request for the "Light up tile Park Campoign". Commeuta were hcm'd as to "overlapping" offimds in that the Town would be allotting money to the Chamber who would then grant a portion of it back to the Recreation Facilities. Mr. DeHaan advised that the donarion in question would demonstrate the "'Ppon ofthe Chamber fur the _ ... MOVED by CJr. G. Knutson tbat this matter be _ to budget. CARRIED Alberta School Boards Association; evaIua1ion ofrole; File #0200·20IYOU; Council was presented with a request to evaluate the role of the School Board in -MOVED by Clr. B. Dyrland to refer this matter to the Youth Support Services Advisory Board. CARRIED Infurmation Items: Mayor D. Bell asked ifthere were information items to be discussed. 2 Page 4 of5 MONDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2001 REGULAR COUNCil. MEETING 7:00PM. TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE COUNCil. CHAMBERS sytvan I aM Qamber ofCommme; She and Shipe· Request for Town parking lot closure on Augusl26, 2001.