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Airdrie / Rocky View Annexation Application September 2011

APPENDIX3:

CITY OF AIRDRIE COUNCIL AGENDAS,

REPORTS AND MINUTES


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COUNCIL CHAMBERSFEBRUARY 7, 2011

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council of the City of Airdriein the Province of Alberta, held in Council Chambers with the following:

PRESENT

Mayor P. BrownDeputy-Mayor F. BurleyAlderman G. AlexanderAlderman M. BuchananAlderman R. ChapmanAlderman K. HeggAlderman A. Hunter

City Manager P. SchulzCity Clerk S. PollyckAssistant City Clerk/Recording Secretary K. Kitiuk

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2011-C-016Enter Committee of the Whole

Deputy-Mayor Burley moved that Council enters Committee of the Whole a5:42 p.m.

Carried

2011-C-017Leave Committee of the Whole

Deputy-Mayor Burley moved that Council leaves Committee of the Whole a6:56 p.m.

Carried

Recess/Reconvene Mayor Brown declared a recess at 6:57 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:02

p.m.

APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

Community Resource Officers

Mr. Robbie White, Community Developer, on behalf of Hyjinx, introducedConstables David Henry and Robert Frizzell, Community Resource Officers foRocky View Schools. He discussed the role of the Community ResourceOfficers and their participation in community events. Mr. White recognizedthemfor their outstanding work in the community.

Mayor Brown, on behalf of Council, thanked the Officers for their hard work

and commitment.

PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Brown explained the procedure that would be followed.

Disposal of Municipal Reserve

Mr. Jamie Dugdale, Team Leader, Planning and Development, reviewed thereport on the disposal of a portion of Lot 22MR, Block 10, Plan 091 3779(Windsong). He discussed the site context and the proposed disposal. Heprovided information on the parcel and advised that notice for the disposal ofthe Municipal Reserve has been advertised. There will be no loss to Municipa


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Reserve as Mattamy (Airdrie) Ltd. will immediately register a plan that providesadded MR to the site.

Mayor Brown asked three times if there was anyone present who wished tospeak in favour of the disposal of a portion of Lot 22MR, Block 10, Plan 0913779 (Windsong). There was no response.

Mayor Brown asked three times if there was anyone present who wished tospeak against the disposal of a portion of Lot 22MR, Block 10, Plan 091 3779(Windsong). There was no response.

Mayor Brown declared the Public Hearing on the disposal of a portion of Lo22MR, Block 10, Plan 091 3779 (Windsong) closed.

Bylaw No. B-26/2010

Mr. Jamie Dugdale, Team Leader, Planning and Development, reviewedBylaw No. B-26/2010, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw No. B-09/2005

to remove the 10 percent limit on office development within industrial districts.He reviewed the report, including the background and intent of the Bylaw. Henoted that the amendment has been advertised and is supported by staff. Hefurther discussed feedback received from stakeholders.

Alderman Alexander noted that the Subdivision and Development AppeaBoard has heard some appeals regarding this section of the Land Use Bylaw.

Mayor Brown asked three times if there was anyone present who wished tospeak in favour of Bylaw No. B-26/2010. There was no response.

Mayor Brown asked three times if there was anyone present who wished tospeak against Bylaw No. B-26/2010. There was no response.

Mayor Brown declared the Public Hearing on Bylaw No. B-26/2010 closed.

BYLAWS

2011-C-018Bylaw No. B-26/2010Amend Land Use Bylaw No. B-09/2005Definition of OfficeSecond Reading

Alderman Hunter moved that Council gives Second Reading to Bylaw No. B26/2010, being a bylaw to amend Section 1-3(b) Use Definitions of Land UseBylaw No. B-09/2005 by deleting the definition for Office and replacing it withthe following:

Officemeans the use of a building or a portion of a building whichis designed, intended, or used for the practice of a profession, thecarrying on of a business, the conduct of public administration, or,where not conducted on the site thereof, the administration of anindustry, and does not include Retail Sales, Health Services,Financial Institution (Primary or Secondary), Places ofAmusement or Places of Assemblyor similar uses.

Carried

2011-C-019Bylaw No. B-26/2010Third Reading

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council gives Third Reading to Bylaw No. B26/2010.

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2011-C-020Land Use Bylaw RewriteDirect Staff to Work with Stakeholders to

Develop Provisions for OfficeDevelopment in Industrial Areas

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council directs Planning staff, as part of thecomprehensive Land Use Bylaw rewrite, to work with Economic Developmentand other stakeholders to develop industrial land use provisions that wilprovide a more reasonable and comprehensive approach to officedevelopment in industrial areas.

Carried

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

Mr. Ken Thompson, 50 4 Stonegate Drive, queried the status of the requestof Council to have staff investigate video streaming as he would like to be apart of this. He further queried why agenda items such as the figures of themonthly cash statements are not recorded in the minutes. These areaccepted for information; and Mr. Thompson believes all items on the agendashould be recorded, especially financial items.

S. Pollyck, City Clerk and Manager of Legislative Services, advised Counci

that with respect to video streaming, staff are in the process of collectinginformation. She is unsure of the exact date the item will return but believes iwill return in approximately one month. With respect to cash statements, sheadvised that details have never been recorded for the minutes. Thestatements provide one part of the financial picture; and while the informationis available in the agenda package, Council could request this type ofinformation be recorded if they wish.

Mr. Thompson noted that with respect to financial statements, he would likethe minutes to record the detail of revenues and expenditures regularly ratherthan once a year so that questions can be raised at the time.

P. Schulz, City Manager, noted that Council and the Finance Advisory

Committee are provided with quarterly reports that deal with expendituresrevenues, and the status with respect to the budget.

Mr. Thompson reiterated that he believes everything in a Council meetingshould be recorded to allow people to come back and ask questions.

Council confirmed that the details of financial information are available in theapplicable agenda package on the website.

Mr. Bob Nelles, 411 Flett Drive, referenced the report on the agenda tonightregarding sidewalks in Old Airdrie. He advised that he would like to askwhether a community debate should be held regarding the proximity ofplanting trees to sidewalks as the roots throw the sidewalks out. Secondly, heasked for information as to what constitutes a sidewalk and what constitutes awalkway, and whether paved walkways should replace cement sidewalks ashe believes the ongoing maintenance issue would be decreased withwalkways. Finally, he queried whether Council could direct staff to examinethe rubber crumb sidewalks currently under development in Calgary on a testphase basis, as the information he has shows that this would appear to be analternative that this community would support.

Ms. Karen Venebles, 60 Springhaven Crescent, advised Council of concernsshe has with the off-leash dog park in Big Hill Springs. She noted that dogowners are disrespectful to the residents in the area and have told them thathe park is only for dogs, not for children. She noted the park is like a sewerThe residents were not asked to have the park located there, and they feel this


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is a health hazard as dog feces are not picked up by the pet owners. Sheadvised that during the spring melt, the feces smells and runs. Ms. Veneblesrequested that the off leash area be removed as it is inappropriate this close toresidential development.

Mayor Brown advised that he does plan on visiting the site again with DPoburan (Manager of Building Inspections, RCMP and MunicipaEnforcement). He is aware that some dog owners unleash their dogs beforegetting into the park and do not clean up after their dogs. He further noted theincreased traffic and parking in the area.

Ms. Venebles added that professional dog walkers are also using the park andare unable to keep track of all the dogs to clean up appropriately. She addedthat the smell can be so strong at times that residents are unable to open theirwindows.

2011-C-021Report Back to Council

Off Leash Parks

Deputy-Mayor Burley moved that Council directs staff to report back toCouncil regarding the current situation of the off leash park and methods to

improve it.

Carried

BUSINESS ARISING

Sidewalks in Old Airdrie

Mr. Stevens noted that the City is paying attention to the species of trees beingplanted and the proximity of the plantings to sidewalks and pathways. Existingtrees wont be taken down, but the City would install a root barrier.

He noted that sidewalks front or abut residential properties, while pathways are

paved asphalt pathways that run along arterial roads and are maintained bythe Parks department. He noted that the definitions of sidewalk and pathwayare included in the Streets Bylaw. Mr. Stevens advised that there is pavedasphalt frontage maintained by owners in one location in Silvercreek, andfeedback has been received from property owners that they dont feel theyshould have to maintain these pathways.

Mr. Stevens advised that in a residential context, grading is critical; so when amajor sidewalk rehabilitation is warranted, you cannot put asphalt over topThe concrete must be removed and the grade reestablished with asphaltWhere the residences have front drives, there would be both asphalt sectionsand concrete sections, and this may not be supported by residents in the area.

With respect to using rubber crumb, Mr. Stevens noted that the City did visiStrathcona County about four or five years ago where a rubber crumb overlayon a roadway had been done, the theory being that it would improve longevityof the asphalt. The overlay did initially prove to be a bit quieter, but it is hisunderstanding that the longevity in that application was relatively short livedand is not being considered in future. He noted that he will look into thismethod with respect to sidewalks. He noted that with respect to newtechnology, the City prefers to observe for a year or two to determineperformance before attempting a trial project.

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2011-C-022Report Entitled Sidewalks in Old AirdrieFollow up from Meeting of Nov 15, 2010

Accept for Information and Direct Staff toReport Back on Rubber Crumb Sidewalks

Deputy-Mayor Burley moved that Council accepts for information the reporentitled Sidewalks in Old Airdrie Follow up from Meeting of Nov. 15, 2010and directs staff to report back to Council regarding the use of rubber crumbtechnology for sidewalks.

Carried

STAFF REPORTS

2011-C-023Disposal of Municipal ReserveLot 22MR, Block 10, Plan 0913779(Windsong)Direct Staff to Proceed

Deputy-Mayor Burley moved that Council directs staff to proceed with thedisposal of a portion of the municipal reserve parcel Lot 22MR, Block 10, Plan091 3779 (Windsong) as generally shown on the sketch plan in the agendareport.

Carried

2011-C-024Report Entitled Four-Month TransitUpdateAccept for Information

Alderman Hegg moved that Council accepts for information the report entitledFour-Month Transit Update.

Carried

CORRESPONDENCE

2011-C-025Airdrie and District Humane SocietyLetter of Support in Principle forEstablishment of Facility at Olds CollegeDirect Mayor to Provide

Alderman Alexander moved that Council directs the Mayor to provide a letterto the Airdrie and District Humane Society supporting in principle theestablishment of an animal shelter and training facility at Olds College to servethe Calgary-Red Deer corridor.

Carried

2011-C-026File Correspondence

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council directs staff to file thecorrespondence.

Carried

BOARD REPORTS

Council members provided updates on the following Council Boards andCommittees:

Municipal Planning Commission

Environmental Advisory Board

COUNCIL REPORTS

2011-C-027Appoint Citizen RepresentativeLibrary Board

Alderman Chapman moved that Council appoints Kayla Jessen-White as acitizen representative to the Library Board.

Carried

2011-C-028Leduc Citizen Satisfaction SurveyDirect Staff to Report Back

Mayor Brown moved that Council directs staff to report back to Counciregarding the method used for conducting the Citizen Satisfaction Survey inLeduc, Alberta.

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MINUTES

2011-C-029Adopt Minutes

Regular Meeting of January 17, 2011

Deputy-Mayor Burley moved that Council adopts the minutes of the regulameeting of Council of January 17, 2011, and the special meeting of Council ofJanuary 24, 2011, as presented.

Carried

2011-C-030Acknowledge Minutes

Alderman Alexander moved that Council acknowledges the minutes of thePolice Committee of September 21, 2010; the Environmental Advisory Boardof November 3 and December 8, 2010; the Community Services AdvisoryBoard of November 8, 2010; and the Municipal Planning Commission ofDecember 2 and December 16, 2010.

Carried

ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.

Peter BrownMayor

Sharon PollyckCity Clerk

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COUNCIL CHAMBERSAPRIL 11, 2011

Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Municipal Council of the City of Airdrie, inthe Province of Alberta, held in Council Chambers with the following:

PRESENT

Mayor P. BrownDeputy-Mayor F. BurleyAlderman G. AlexanderAlderman M. BuchananAlderman R. ChapmanAlderman K. HeggAlderman A. Hunter


CALL TO ORDER




Alderman Buchanan moved that Council enters Committee of the Whole a6:08 p.m.

Carried


Deputy-Mayor Burley moved that Council leaves Committee of the Whole a6:40 p.m.

Carried

ADJOURNMENT


Peter Brown______________________________

Mayor

Sharon Pollyck

_____________________________City Clerk

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COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING

CITY HALL

400 MAIN STREET SE

MAY 2, 2011

CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.

1. MINUTES

a. Regular Meeting of Council of April 18, 2011 ........................................................ Page 1

2. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS

a. AltaLink and AESOAt Councils request Mr. Leigh Clarke and Mr. Kevin Strangway of AltaLink andMr. Mark Sears-Gamache of AESO will appear with a presentation on

AltaLinks West Transmission line.

b. Woodside Golf Course (Michelle Lock)................................................................. Page 5Chris McNicol, Executive Director of the Woodside Golf Course, will presentCouncil with the 2011 Capital Plans, Green Fees, and Public Relations update.

3. NON-STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING

a. Proposed Annexation (Naren Garg)This item will be distributed separately on a supplementary agenda.

4. BYLAWS

a. Bylaw No. B-01/2011 (Darryl Poburan) ................................................................. Page 37Council is being asked to give final readings to Bylaw No. B-01/2011, being abylaw to amend Dog Control Bylaw No. 788.

b. Bylaw No. B-15/2011 (Jana Jaeger) ..................................................................... Page 59Council is being asked to give three readings to Bylaw No. B-15/2011, being theannual tax rate bylaw.

5. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

6. AGENDA REPORTS

a. Non-Statutory Public Hearing for Proposed Annexation (Naren Garg)This item will be distributed separately on a supplementary agenda.

b. Assessment Changes & Shifts (Heather Kuntz) ................................................... Page 86Council is being presented with the 2011 Assessment Changes and ShiftsReport for information.

c. Councils Strategic Priorities for 2012 (Dorian Kachur) ......................................... Page 96Council is being asked to endorse the 2012 strategic priorities.

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COUNCIL CHAMBERS

May 2, 2011


PRESENT

Mayor P. BrownDeputy Mayor G. AlexanderAlderman M. BuchananAlderman F. BurleyAlderman R. ChapmanAlderman K. HeggAlderman A. Hunter


CALL TO ORDER


MINUTES

2011-C-117Adopt MinutesRegular Meeting of April 18, 2011

Deputy-Mayor Alexander moved that Council adopts the minutes of theregular meeting of Council of April 18, 2011, as presented.

Carried


AltaLink and Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)

At Councils request, Mr. Leigh Clarke and Mr. Mark Johns of AltaLink and MrKelly Yagelniski and Mr. Kevin Strangway of AESO appeared before Councito provide an update on the progress of AltaLinks Western AlbertaTransmission Line.

Mr. Yagelniski of AESO reviewed the AESO organization including their corebusiness and discussed the industry structure in Alberta. He reviewed the flowof power and discussed Albertas electrical industry. He reviewed Albertaselectricity generation including the growth in demand and the supply forecastHe discussed the Critical Transmission Infrastructure and the Edmonton toCalgary Transmission Reinforcement.

Mr. Clarke then provided some information on AltaLink, the growing demand inAlberta, the Western Alberta Transmission Line, and direct current technology

Mr. Johns discussed the route selection process including the preferred andalternate routes, the routes closest to Airdrie, growth in Airdrie, and the AirdrieArea Transmission Reinforcement.

In response to a question from Council, Mr. Strangway confirmed that it seemsreasonable that the AESO Upload Charge is for the AESO office.

Mr. Clarke discussed the funding of lines through the raising of debt which isset at about the 65% range. The balance comes from shareholders. Henoted that the amount of equity and rate of return earned on equity is set by


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the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). Costs, including those of AESO, arerecouped from consumers. If an exporter uses lines, they pay a charge whichreduces other users costs at the same time.

In response to a question from Council regarding the consequences of beingin violation of the Alberta Reliability Standards, Mr. Yagelniski noted thesestandards are established by AESO who works closely with other jurisdictionsin the US and Canada to be part of the standards as a whole. If we violatesome of those reliability standards, there is additional risk and challenges orissues happening to the system itself. AESO also wants to operate a fair andefficient system for all market participants.

In response to a question from Council, Mr. Yagelniski advised that AESO isan independent systems operator that is non-profit.

Alderman Hunter questioned why there is a controversy with AESO across theprovince. Consumers build and pay for the line and but do not haveownership.

In response to a question from Council, Mr. Yagelniski noted the estimatedcost is $1.4 billion including the inter tie connections. Discussion continuedwith respect to transmission constraints with connection to a BC line. MrStrangway noted there is no investment in inter tie that runs to BC.

In response to a question from Council regarding the setting of the export tariffMr. Strangway confirmed this is set by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)and he is not aware of a premium for this tariff. Mr. Yagelniski also noted thahe could not speak to the redundancy of the 500 KBA line at this time.

In response to a question from Council, Mr. Strangway noted that projectionsfor consumption are based on information from a number of organizations that

are amalgamated into their process. Mr. Yagelniski noted the project wasidentified as early as 2004 and was part of the 2009 long-term plan and isgoing to be reiterated in 2011 plan. The system currently in use is over 30years old and the new system is required for capacity, reliability, and eventuareplacement of the old system. AESO feels the line is needed as part of theplan to reinforce and ensure reliability of the system for the whole province ofAlberta.

Mr. Strangway noted AESO constantly monitors the system and this projecwas identified as necessary for maintaining reliability on the grid. AESOspeaks with industry and uses information from Statistics Canada and theConference Board of Canada to determine needs. Mr. Yagelniski added thacurrently the system is constrained in a number of areas and is currently undera lot of duress in terms of capacity.

In response to a question from Council, Mr. Yagelniski confirmed that theproject has been deemed critical infrastructure.

Mr. Clarke confirmed to Council that the AUC determines the 65/35 split debequity. He noted this split has been in place for a while and while the casecould be made to the AUC for an 80/20 split; ultimately, the AUC decides.

Deputy-Mayor Alexander questioned the age of the lines and cost recoveryMr. Clarke noted that the cost is spread out over the life of the asset.

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estimate of the cost of a residential account is about $1/month for residentiausers for every $1billion, but this is an estimate. Mr. Clarke discussed thelong- term benefits of this line including not relying on subsidized generation inthe south; secondary benefits could reduce this cost. Mr. Yagelniski addedthat the total energy bill could go down.

Discussion continued with respect to deregulating the industry and the linebeing a transmission line; generation will not be increased. The application hasbeen filed with AUC and is anticipated to be heard in September.

2011-C-118AltaLinksand AESOs PresentationAccept for information

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council accept for information thepresentations from AltaLink and Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO).

Carried

Woodside Golf Course

Ms. Michelle Lock, Director of Community Services, introduced Mr. Chris

McNicol of Woodside Golf Course. Ms. Lock reviewed the Agenda Report.

Mr. McNicol discussed community initiatives and relationship managementthe 2011 green fee pricing proposal and the proposed 2011 FacilityImprovement Review. He also provided a review of the capital requirementsMr. McNicol provided a membership and tournament update.

Ms. Lock reviewed the request for renewal of the lease.

2011-C-119Woodside IncAccept Capital Improvement Plans, GreenFees, and Construction Value Credit

Alderman Hegg moved that Council

1. endorses Woodside Inc.'s 2010 Capital Improvement Plan and theproposed 2011 Capital Improvement Plan, and directs Administration to

work with Woodside Inc. to establish new terms for rent to be presented toCouncil prior to entering a renewal term of ten (10) years;

2. approves the 2011 Green Fees including GST as follows:

Monday to Thursday 18 Holes $54.00; Airdrie Residents Rate $50.00Friday to Sunday & Holidays 18 Holes $60.00; Airdrie Residents Rate $56.00All Week Twilight $38.00; Airdrie Residents Rate $35.00All Week 9 Holes $32.00; Airdrie Residents Rate $29.00Junior (18 years or under) 18 Holes $22.00Junior (18 years or under) 9 Holes $15.00; and

3. accepts the proposed construction value credit of three hundred andseventy one thousand ($371,000) dollars for the new Golf Operations

facility and Outdoor Patio.

Carried

NON-STATUTORY PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Brown explained the procedure that would be followed.

Proposed Annexation

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the proposed annexation. Ms. Melissa Ayers from Rocky View County wasalso in attendance. Councillor Earl Solberg from Rocky View County was alsointroduced as a member of the Negotiating Committee. Staff is requestingthat Council give direction to develop an Annexation Agreement andApplication based on the findings of the Mediator Report.

Mr. Garg reviewed principles, justification and supporting studies to theannexation negotiation.

Ms. Ayers discussed the Growth Management Strategy for Rocky ViewCounty.

Mr. Garg discussed Airdries Comprehensive Growth Strategy. He and MsAyers reviewed the Financial Impact Analysis for the two municipalities

Mr. Garg discussed the negotiation process. Ms. Ayers reviewed the publicconsultation component including open houses, landowner letters, and publichearings. They discussed the areas of agreement including boundary

effective date, taxation, and municipal and agricultural services.

Ms. Ayers discussed the planning transition, and Mr. Garg discussed landuses for acreage communities. He noted that the Negotiating Committeeagreed future land use would be the jurisdiction of the applicable municipalityand this can be addressed through the Intermunicipal Development Plan. MsAyers discussed the municipal assets and future road projects. Mr. Gargprovided an overview of the next steps in the annexation process.

Mayor Brown asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak infavour of the proposed annexation.

Mr. John Stanley, Rocky View County resident, noted he is just outside the

boundary, south of TWP Rd 274 and west of RR 290. He had seen aboundary that would leave half of his property in and half out. He has nowseen the new boundary and would like to be included in the annexation. Henoted he has provided a written submission with Mr. Tony Milkovich. He isconcerned that being potentially isolated would limit his ability to realize thepotential of the property. He confirmed the letter has been sent to Rocky ViewCounty also.

Mayor Brown asked if there was anyone else present who wished to speak infavour of the proposed annexation.

Mr. Dan McKinnon of the Airdrie area asked for a section of his land to beincluded. His land is located south of Mr. Stanleys land.

Mayor Brown asked if there was anyone else present who wished to speak infavour of the proposed annexation.

Mr. Rick Skoag of Tarman Inc. also owns land south of TWP Rd 274 borderedby Dickson Stevenson. He also is requesting his lands be considered foannexation. He discussed the location of Nose Creek and noted that iannexed, these lands will not be available for development for some time, sohe would be willing to donate a portion to the City for a dog walk park for tenyears at no charge. He discussed the potential for a par three golf course. Inresponse to a question from Council, he confirmed the location of his land.

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to speak in favour of the proposed annexation. There was no response.

Mayor Brown asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak againstthe proposed annexation.

Mr. Brent Saffron of 327 Mustang Lane, Yankee Valley Estates, noted he isnot for or against the annexation, but is concerned about the transitionYankee Valley Estates is a high value acreage community, and there areconcerns of what may develop around it; an example would be thewarehouses that surround Hamilton Green. He would like to see specifics othe transition now rather than through future land use planning.

It was noted that there will be the opportunity for public input when the landsthat surround this area are developed.

Mayor Brown asked three times if there was anyone else present who wishedto speak against the proposed annexation. There was no response.

Mayor Brown declared the Public Hearing on the proposed annexation closed.

Recess/Reconvene Mayor Brown declared a recess at 9:11 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:19p.m.

BYLAWS

2011-C-120Bylaw No. B-01/2011Amend Dog Control Bylaw No. 788Second Reading

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council gives second reading to Bylaw B01/2011 being a bylaw to amend Dog Control Bylaw No. 788 by:

1. amending the wording in Sections 401(1)(c), 1101(a)(ii) and Sections 1314, and 15;

2. replacing Schedule B; and

3. replacing Schedule C.

Carried

2011-C-121Bylaw No. B-01/2011Third Reading

Alderman Alexander moved that Council gives third reading to Bylaw B01/2011.

Carried

2011-C-122Amend 2011 Operating Budget and GiveFirst Reading to Bylaw No. B-15/2011 TaxRate Bylaw Version 1

Defeated

Alderman Burley moved that Council

1. amends the 2011 Operating Budget by increasing tax revenue by twohundred twenty-three thousand ($223,000) dollars and transfers toreserves by two hundred twenty-three thousand ($223,000) dollars;

2. amends the 2011 Operating Budget by revising the educationrequisitions to actual including adjustments for 2010 under/over leviesin the following amounts:

ASFF $12,412,362Separate School $ 1,700,944Seniors Foundation $ 232,304

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assessable property within the City of Airdrie for the 2011 taxationyear.

DefeatedIn Favour: Deputy-Mayor Alexande

Alderman BurleyAlderman Hegg

Opposed: Mayor BrownAlderman BuchananAlderman Chapman

Alderman Hunte

2011-C-123Amend 2011 Operating BudgetIncrease Tax Revenue and Transfers toReserves and Revise Education

Requisitions to Actual

Deputy-Mayor Alexander moved that Council

1. amends the 2011 Operating Budget by increasing tax revenue by twohundred twenty-three thousand ($223,000) dollars and transfers to

reserves by two hundred twenty-three thousand ($223,000) dollarsand

2. amends the 2011 Operating Budget by revising the educationrequisitions to actual including adjustments for 2010 under/over leviesin the following amounts:

ASFF $ 12,412,362Separate School $ 1,700,944Seniors Foundation $ 232,304.

Carried

2011-C-124Bylaw No. B-15/2011Tax Rate Bylaw Version 2First Reading

Alderman Burley moved that Council gives First Reading to Version 2 ofBylaw No. B-15/2011, being a bylaw to authorize the rates of taxation to belevied against assessable property within the City of Airdrie for the 2011taxation year.

Carried

2011-C-125Bylaw No. B-15/2011Second Reading

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council gives second reading to Version 2 ofBylaw No. B-15/2011.

Carried

2011-C-126

Bylaw No. B-15/2011Grant Permission for Third Reading

Alderman Chapman moved that Council grants permission to give ThirdReading of Version 2 of Bylaw No. B-15/2011.

Carried Unanimously

2011-C-127Bylaw No. 15/2011Third Reading

Alderman Hegg moved that Council gives Third Reading to Version 2 ofBylaw No. B-15/2011.

Carried

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AGENDA REPORTS

2011-C-128Proposed Annexation

Direct Staff to Prepare Agreement andApplication

Alderman Hunter moved that Council directs the City of Airdrie and RockyView County to prepare the Annexation Agreement and Application.

Carried

2011-C-129Report Entitled 2011 AssessmentChanges and ShiftsAccept for Information

Alderman Hegg moved that Council accept the report 2011 AssessmenChanges and Shifts for information.

Carried

2011-C-1302012 Strategic PrioritiesEndorse

Alderman Alexander moved that Council endorses the 2012 StrategicPriorities as presented.

Carried

2011-C-131Plainsmen Arena RedevelopmentEndorse Completion of Phase 2 for2011/2012 Season

Alderman Hegg moved that Council endorses the completion of Phase 2 othe Plainsmen Arena redevelopment at an estimated cost of three million fouhundred ninety thousand ($3,490,000) dollars for a new ice surface for the2011/2012 skating season with a project deficit in the amount of one hundredtwenty four thousand ($124,000) dollars.

Carried

In Favour: Mayor BrownDeputy-Mayor Alexande

Alderman BuchananAlderman Burley

Alderman ChapmanAlderman Hegg

Opposed: Alderman Hunte

2011-C-132Plainsmen Arena RedevelopmentProject DeficitForward to FAC to Determine Funding

Alderman Alexander moved that Council directs that the Plainsmen ArenaRedevelopment project deficit in the amount of one hundred twenty fouthousand ($124,000) dollarsbe forwarded to the Finance Advisory Committeeto determine a source of funding.

Carried

In Favour: Mayor BrownDeputy-Mayor Alexande

Alderman Buchanan

Alderman BurleyAlderman Chapman

Alderman Hegg

Opposed: Alderman Hunte

BOARD/MEMBER REPORTS

There were no Board/Member Reports.


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COUNCIL CHAMBERSSEPTEMBER 6, 2011


PRESENT

Mayor P. BrownDeputy-Mayor G. AlexanderAlderman M. BuchananAlderman F. BurleyAlderman R. ChapmanAlderman K. HeggAlderman A. Hunter

City Manager P. SchulzCity Clerk S. PollyckRecording Secretary S. Knight

CALL TO ORDER



Deputy Mayor Alexander moved that Council enters Committee of the Wholeat 6:31 p.m.

Carried

Alderman Burley moved that Council leaves Committee of the Whole at6:58 p.m.

Carried

Mayor Brown declared a recess at 6:59 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:00p.m.

MINUTES

2011-C-236Adopt MinutesRegular Meeting of August 15, 2011

Deputy Mayor Alexander moved that Council adopts the minutes of theregular meeting of Council of August 15, 2011, as presented.

Carried


Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Mr. Darcy Rausch, 128 Coopers Heights, addressed Council as arepresentative of the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter DaySaints. As in past years, the members would like to perform public service inAirdrie. Currently there are 1000 members in Airdrie ready to contributemanpower.

Mayor Brown thanked Mr. Rausch for the offer.


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2011-C-237Church of Jesus Christ of Latter DaySaintsDirect Staff to Meet to Discuss Service

Opportunities in Airdrie

Alderman Hegg moved that Council directs staff to meet with Mr. DarcyRausch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to discuss serviceopportunities in the community.

Carried

Kosovo Unit, Airdrie, Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Units

Mr. Norman McRae, Kosovo Unit, Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Unitsaddressed Council and spoke to his letter. He indicated that there is a smalarea that would be suitable for this purpose east of the railway tracks, and thathe crosses are there for a short time prior to Remembrance Day.

2011-C-238Field of Honour InitiativeDirect Staff to Proceed

Alderman Hunter moved that Council directs staff to proceed with the Field ofHonour initiative, working with the Traffic Advisory Committee to ensure thelocation is appropriate, and to arrange for a flag pole to be incorporated intothe site.

Carried

BUSINESS ARISING

2011-C-239Ron Ebbeson Arena Lighting andMunicipal Infrastructure Naming PolicyAccept Lighting Report for InformationEndorse Recommendation of CPT thatExisting Policies are Sufficient

Alderman Hegg moved that Council accepts for information the report on RonEbbeson Arena lighting and endorses the recommendation of the CorporatePlanning Team that the Naming Policy, Memorial Policy, and the StreetNaming Policy are sufficient for the naming of municipal infrastructure.

Carried

AGENDA REPORTS

2011-C-240National Family WeekEndorse Free Family Swim Session

Alderman Chapman moved that Council endorses a free session of familyswim at Genesis Place on Sunday, October 9, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. as part of National Family Week.

Carried

2011-C-241Report Entitled Plainsman Arena

UpdateAccept for Information

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council accepts for information the reportentitled Plainsmen Arena Update.

Carried

2011-C-242Report Entitled Annexation Status

UpdateAccept for Information

Alderman Burley moved that Council accepts for information the reporentitled Annexation Status Update.

Carried

CORRESPONDENCE

2011-C-243Airdrie AcesDirect Staff to Provide Letter of Support

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council directs staff to provide a letter toAirdrie Aces Athletics supporting each of their grant applications to the AlbertaCulture and Community Spirit Community Initiatives Program and the AlbertaSport, Recreation and Parks Foundation.

Carried


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2011-C-244File Correspondence

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council directs staff to file thecorrespondence.

Carried

MEMBER/BOARD REPORTS

2011-C-245Library BoardAppoint Citizen Representative

Deputy Mayor Alexander moved that Council appoints Dustin Fedun as citizenrepresentative to the Library Board.

Carried

2011-C-246UMA (AECOM)Discontinuance of Legal ActionApprove

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council approves the discontinuance of legaaction against UMA (AECOM).

Carried

2011-C-247Environmental Advisory BoardAppoint Citizen Representative

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council appoints Thomas John Minard as acitizen representative to the Environmental Advisory Board.

Carried

2011-C-248Acknowledge Minutes

Alderman Buchanan moved that Council acknowledges the minutes of theCommunity Services Advisory Board of May 9, 2011.

Carried

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Brown adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

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