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Council Highlights: March 12, 2018

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Fire Pits in Lakefront Parks

Council directed Administration to proceed with the design and planning of wood burning fire pits within Sylvan Lake Park that are to be used as fire pits in the winter months and charcoal dumping stations in the summer months.

Council also approved an additional $6,250 for Parks Department part-time staffing with the funds to be allocated from the Provincial Park divestiture funds.                         

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Marina Bay Public Utility Lot - Lease

Council accepted an update on discussions regarding the Public Utility Lot lands with the Marina Bay Homeowner’s Association, as information.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Multi-sport at the Lake Special Event Application

Council approved the Multi-sport at the Lake event, from August 3 to August 4, 2018, provided conditions and requirements met. Some conditions and requirements include:

  • Lakefront Park Parking Lot will not be closed to traffic for set up until 8:00 PM on August 3;
  • Lakeshore Drive (60 Street to 53 Street) must allow two-way traffic;
  • Lakeshore Drive must be fully open to traffic no later than 12:00 PM on August 4, 2018;
  • Event organizers must have traffic flagger’s at all major intersections/businesses along the route to allow traffic in/out of businesses and residents;
  • A road closure/parking lot closure notification letter must be delivered to all of the businesses and residents adjacent to the closures to notify them of the closure, detour routes and how to access their property during the event;
  • An emergency response plan/safety plan must be provided to the Town and must include the first aid station location, amenities, number of certified first aiders on site at all times, how the first aiders will be recognized, the first aid response protocol for the event and outline of water safety for the event.

Re-Allocation of Heart of Town Funds

Council reallocated the Heart of Town Association funds, in the amount of $100,000 plus accrued interest, for the purchase of a portable band shell.

ADMINISTRATION

 Procedure Bylaw

Council granted first reading to Bylaw 1725/2018, the Procedure Bylaw.

FINANCE 

2018 Operating and Capital Projects Budget Update

Council approved updated operating and capital project listings as part of the 2018 Budge, as presented.

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