COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 (to follow MPC Meeting)

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1 COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 5, 2013 (to follow MPC Meeting) Page 1.0 CALL TO ORDER 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Additional Agenda Items 3.0 MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of County Council held Tuesday, January 15, Questions/matters arising from the minutes. 4.0 ADMINISTRATOR S/DIRECTORS REPORTS 4.1 Administrative Items 5.0 DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 6.0 REPORTS Agricultural Services Provincial Acts Appeal Committees recommendation to appoint members to the appeal committees required pursuant to the Weed Control Act and the Agricultural Pests Act. 6.2 Policy No , Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola recommendation to amend the policy in relation to Clubroot resistant seed varieties now available. 6.3 Fence Line Weed Control Policy recommendation to adopt a policy in relation to the Fence Line Weed Control services provided by Red Deer County Agricultural Services. 6.4 Safe Water Well Program - Policy recommendation to adopt a policy for the continuation of the Safe Water Well Program that was initiated in SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS 7.1 SE (Division 1) application to subdivide a 4.98-hectare (12.31-acre) bare agricultural parcel. 7.2 NE (Division 3) application to subdivide a 1.67-hectare (4.13-acre) bare agricultural parcel. Page 1 of 47

2 County Council Meeting Agenda, February 5, 2013 Page 8.0 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS 9.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS - 1:30 p.m Bylaw No. 2012/ a bylaw to redesignate 403 acres ( hectares) of SE and NE 3, SE and NE 10, and NW 11, from Direct Control District DCD to Agricultural District Ag." 9.2 Bylaw No. 2012/33 - a bylaw for the temporary road closure of the undeveloped road allowance on Rge Rd 254 which lies between the NE and the NW for the purpose of mining and removing the aggregate with the road allowance to be reopened once reclamation has been completed to the satisfaction of Alberta Environment and Red Deer County IN-CAMERA SESSIONS 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS 11.1 Reports from individual Councillors for meetings attended since January 16, NOTICES OF MOTION / COUNCILLORS CONCERNS 13.0 ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 47

3 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of County Council RED DEER COUNTY January 15, CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of Red Deer County Council was held in the Council Chambers of the Red Deer County Centre located at Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, and was called to order by Mayor J.J. Wood at 10:12 a.m. PRESENT: Mayor J.J. Wood, Deputy Mayor P.J.R. Massier, Councillors P.T. Archibald, G.W. Gehrke, D.G. Hoar and R.R. Lorenz. STAFF PRESENT: County Manager C. Herzberg, Assistant County Manager R. Henderson, Corporate Services Director H. Gray, Planning and Development Services Director C. Cvik, Operations Services Director M. Campbell, Corporate Communications Manager T. Harke and Legislative Services Manager N. Lougheed. Planning/Development administration in attendance for development applications: R. Barr, F. Joynt, J. Hardes and T. Traikovski. 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA CC Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to approve the agenda as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES CC Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2012, regular meeting of County Council as submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.0 REPORTS 6.1 Roadway Maintenance Contract Engineering Services Manager R. Mayhew reported on the recommendation to approve the award of this contract for a five-year term. CC Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar to award the contract for Red Deer County Roadway Maintenance Services to Ledcor Alberta Limited for a five-year term from June 1, 2013, to May 31, 2018, with the contract including an option for a two-year extension. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.2 Leva Avenue Roadway Improvements Engineering Services Manager R. Mayhew reported on the recommendation to award the contract for the construction of the Leva Avenue Roadway Improvements from McKenzie Road to Waskasoo Avenue. CC Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to award the contract for the Leva Avenue Roadway Improvements from McKenzie Road to Waskasoo Avenue to Central City Asphalt Ltd. for the sum of $6,439, including GST and an additional 10 percent for contingency. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Minutes of the regular meeting of County Council Page 3 of 47

4 County Council Minutes of January 185, Subdivision and Open Space Mowing Policy Environmental Services Manager A. Treu reported on the recommendation to consider an amendment to this policy. CC Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to amend Policy No , Subdivision and Open Space Mowing (Turf Maintenance) as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.4 Cultivation and Haying Lease, NE Assessment Services Manager B. Boomer reported on the recommendation to approve entering into a five-year lease with the highest tender received. CC Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to approve award of the cultivation and haying lease of NE , an approximate acres, for a five-year term at the rate of $78.60 per acre ($4, per year) with the lease to include a clause whereby the lessee is responsible to adhere to provincial agricultural land management practices and that seeding of canola is to occur no more than once every three years. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.5 Cultivation and Grazing Lease, N ½ Assessment Services Manager B. Boomer reported on the recommendation to approve entering into a five-year lease with the highest tender received. CC Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to approve award of the cultivation and grazing lease of N ½ , an approximate 136 acres, for a five-year term at the rate of $127 per acre ($17,272 per year) with the lease to include a clause whereby the lessee is responsible to adhere to provincial agricultural land management practices and that seeding of canola is to occur no more than once every three years. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.6 Bowden Fire District recommendation for Red Deer County to assume direct control of the Bowden Fire District and enter into an agreement to provide fire protection for the Town of Bowden. CC Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that Red Deer County assume responsibility for the Bowden Fire Department and to enter into an agreement with the Town of Bowden for the provision of fire protection effective January 1, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.7 Rge Rd 21, North of Hwy 11A consideration of first reading to a bylaw for the closure of this road at the shoreline of Sylvan Lake to allow for the installation of a barrier that will restrict vehicle access to the lake. Bylaw No. 2013/1 a bylaw for the closure of Range Road 21 located between NE 11 and NW 12, at the shoreline of Sylvan Lake to provide for the installation of a barrier to restrict vehicle access to the lake at this location; foot access to Sylvan Lake will continue to be provided. CC Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz that Bylaw No. 2013/1 be given first reading with the public hearing for this bylaw to be scheduled for March 5, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Minutes of the regular meeting of County Council Page 4 of 47

5 County Council Minutes of January 185, SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS 7.1 Lot 1, Block 2, Plan , NW (Division 2) application to subdivide 0.59 hectares (1.45 acres) from this 1.68-hectare (4.15-acre) property to create an additional residential lot. CC Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that, in considering this application, it is deemed that the subdivision as proposed complies with the Municipal Government Act, the Municipal Development Plan, the Divide Hills Area Structure Plan and the Land Use Bylaw; that it is suitable for the intended purposes, and it will not negatively impact adjacent land uses. Consideration has been given to topography, soil characteristics, access, the use of adjacent lands, and the availability and adequacy of water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal and storm water management. Therefore, the application to subdivide 0.59 hectares (1.45 acres) from Lot 1, Block 2, Plan , NW is approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subdivision to be effected by Plan of Survey or Descriptive Plan; 2. Submission of a plan by an Alberta certified surveyor confirming the location of the buildings and water well relative to the new property lines; 3. The applicant to provide proof of a suitable building site to the satisfaction of the County; 4. A signed statement, issued by Atco Gas, stating that all issues concerning the location of gas service line which affects the proposed subdivision have been resolved through such means as the provision of a right of way agreement or the relocation of the gas line. (Service lines cannot go through one lot to serve another. Either an easement must be granted over the service line on Block 2, or a service line replacement for Block 2, Lot 1 is required); 5. Payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to Red Deer County; 6. The Applicant shall provide confirmation that suitable arrangements have been made with utility companies for provision of services and/or necessary easements (i.e. power, gas and telephone); 7. The Applicant shall ensure there is adequate physical access to the new parcel and to the balance of lands. Whenever Red Deer County requires an existing road access to be upgraded, a caveat will be required as a condition of subdivision to be registered on title to ensure that prior to development of the property, the road access will be brought up to County standards; 8. Confirmation shall be provided by a licensed Safety Codes Officer that the existing septic system conforms to the Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2009, as amended from time to time, which includes that it is fully contained within the newly created property lines; and 9. Confirmation of availability and adequacy of a suitable water supply and private sewage disposal system that complies with applicable standards and regulations. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.2 NW (Division 4) application to subdivide a 4.28-hectare (10.58-acre) parcel containing an existing farmstead. CC Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that, in considering this application, it is deemed that the subdivision as proposed complies with the Municipal Government Act, the Municipal Development Plan and the Land Use Minutes of the regular meeting of County Council Page 5 of 47

6 County Council Minutes of January 185, Bylaw; that it is suitable for the intended purposes, and it will not negatively impact adjacent land uses. Consideration has been given to topography, soil characteristics, access, the use of adjacent lands, and the availability and adequacy of water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal and storm water management. Therefore, the application to subdivide 4.28 hectares (10.58 acres) from NW is approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subdivision to be effected by Plan of Survey or Descriptive Plan; 2. Submission of a plan by an Alberta certified surveyor confirming the location of the buildings and water well relative to the new property lines; 3. Payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to Red Deer County; 4. Payment of off-site levies. Payment of the Galloway Road Improvement Offsite Levy is required. The calculated amount is $ x acres = $9,257.50; 5. The Applicant shall ensure there is adequate physical access to the new parcel and to the balance of lands; and 6. Confirmation shall be provided by a licensed Safety Codes Officer that the existing septic system conforms to the Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2009, as amended from time to time, which includes that it is fully contained within the newly created property lines. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7.3 SE (Division 5) application to subdivide a 3.67-hectare (9.08-acre) bare agricultural parcel. Persons present who spoke to this application: Kevin Budvarson, applicant. CC CC Moved by Councillor R.R. Lorenz that the application to subdivide 3.67 hectares (9.08 acres) from SE be denied as the proposed subdivision does not comply with the Municipal Development Plan Section which indicates in general, bare first parcel subdivisions will not be supported. TIE VOTE MOTION LOST Councillors Gehrke, Hoar and Lorenz in favor Mayor Wood, Councillors Archibald and Massier opposed Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that, in considering this application, it is deemed that the subdivision as proposed complies with the Municipal Government Act, the Municipal Development Plan and the Land Use Bylaw; that it is suitable for the intended purposes, and it will not negatively impact adjacent land uses. Consideration has been given to topography, soil characteristics, access, the use of adjacent lands, and the availability and adequacy of water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal and storm water management. Therefore, the application to subdivide 3.67 hectares (9.08 acres) from SE is approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subdivision to be effected by Plan of Survey or Descriptive Plan; 2. The applicant to provide proof of a suitable building site to the satisfaction of the County; 3. Payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to Red Deer County; 4. The Applicant shall ensure there is adequate physical access to the new parcel and to the balance of lands; Minutes of the regular meeting of County Council Page 6 of 47

7 County Council Minutes of January 185, The Applicant will be required to construct an access to County standard complete with culvert. The access must be paved from the edge of Range Road 40 to the private laneway; and 6. Confirmation of availability and adequacy of a suitable water supply and private sewage disposal system that complies with applicable standards and regulations. TIE VOTE MOTION LOST Mayor Wood, Councillors Archibald and Massier in favor Councillors Gehrke, Hoar and Lorenz opposed Due to the lost motion, the application is deemed refused. 8.0 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS 8.1 Lot 3, Block 4, Plan , SE (Division 6) application to redesignate this 4.01-hectare (9.91-acre) parcel from Country Residential District R-1 to Agricultural District Ag. Bylaw No. 2013/2.01 a bylaw to redesignate Lot 3, Block 4, Plan , SE (4.01 hectares / 9.91 acres) from Country Residential District R-1 to Agricultural District Ag. CC Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that Bylaw No. 2013/2.01 be given first reading with the public hearing for this Bylaw to be scheduled for February 19, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillors reported on meetings they have attended on behalf of Red Deer County since December 19, IN-CAMERA SESSIONS CC Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that the County Council meeting go in camera TIME: 11:28 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Legal matter to be discussed. CC Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier that the County Council meeting come out of camera TIME: 11:44 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10.1 Land Sale Assessment Services Manager B. Boomer reported on an offer received for the sale of Lot 6, Block 3, Plan , SW , located within Gasoline Alley West. CC Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to authorize the sale Lot 6, Block 3, Plan , SW (1.5 acres +/-), subject to the terms as presented, and to authorize the County Manager to execute the required documents on behalf of Red Deer County. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13.0 ADJOURNMENT CC Moved by Councillor P.J.R. Massier that the County Council meeting adjourn. TIME: 11:45 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MAYOR COUNTY MANAGER Minutes of the regular meeting of County Council Page 7 of 47

8 Red Deer County PRESENTED TO COUNCIL DATE J 5,20 /3 FILE ADMINISTRATION REPORT Date: January 18, 2013 Memo To: County Council From: Legislative Services Subject: Appointment of Appeal Committees for Agricultural Services Provincial Acts 1.0 PURPOSE recommendation to appoint members to the Appeal Committees as required pursuant to the provincial Weed Control Act and the Agricultural Pests Act. 2.0 BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION at the March 27, 2012, Council meeting, a motion was adopted to appoint the members of the County's Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) to sit as the members of the Weed Control Act and Agricultural Pests Act Appeal Committees, with the Committees to consist of any three members with two members constituting a quorum. Pursuant to the Weed Control Act and the Agricultural Pests Act, the County must appoint, on an annual basis, an appeal committee to deal with appeals of weed and pest notices if they are received. The appointment of these committee members is expected to have minimal impact, both administratively and financially, as the County has not received any appeals of weed or pest notices to date. While administration continues to recommend the same appointments for the Weed Control Act and Agricultural Pests Act Appeal Committees, appointment is required now as the Acts require that these appointments occur on at least an annual basis. In future years, to ensure compliance with the provincial legislation, administration intends to include the appointment to these appeal committees on the agenda for annual Organizational Meetings of Council where appointment to Council committees and boards takes place. 3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS for 2013, to appoint the members of the County's Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) to sit as the members of the Weed Control Act and Agricultural Pests Act Appeal Committees, with the Committees to consist of any three members with two members constituting a quorum. N. Loughe Legislative Services Manager Curtis Herzberg, County Manager Agricultural Services Provincial Acts Appeal Page 8 of 47

9 Red Deer County F;ESENCE-_D TO COUNCIL DATE a_03, r 3 FILE - 0? ADMINISTRATION REPORT Date: January 29, 2013 Memo To: County Council From: Cody McIntosh, Assistant Agricultural Manager Subject: Amendments to Policy No Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola 1.0 PURPOSE recommend to amend Policy No (copy attached) to consider changes in seed technology and specifically Clubroot resistant Canola seed that wasn't commercially available when this policy was first written. 2.0 BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Clubroot was declared a pest, according to the Agricultural Pest Act of Alberta, in In 2008, Clubroot disease of Canola hadn't yet been discovered within Red Deer County, but with infestations growing in our neighbouring municipalities, administration drafted and council adopted Policy No Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola. This Policy gave administration the direction needed to battle this newly declared pest. Since the Policy was passed in 2008, we have discovered three canola fields infested with clubroot within Red Deer County. Pest Control Notices were issued on each infected field, which prohibited the growth of any host crop for five years. In the time since the Policy was adopted by Council, Clubroot resistant seed varieties have been developed and are now widely available to growers in most areas. Some producers within our municipality have already been using these resistant varieties for the past couple of seasons to reduce their chances of infection. With the level of infection found in Red Deer County being very minimal (less than 5 percent of host crop infected), a five-year prohibition on the growth of cash-crop may be unnecessary, especially if resistant varieties are available. The proposed addition to the Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola Policy will give administration the discretion needed to deal with the effects of this crop disease into the future. 3.0 ALTERNATIVES 3.1 Adopt amendments to Policy No as presented 3.2 Amend the proposed Policy, and adopt the policy as amended 3.3 No changes to Policy No RECOMMENDATIONS approve the proposed amendments to Policy No Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola. Art Preaaf-filk, Ag Services Manbger Marty Campbell, 0 era s Services Director Curtis Herzberg, County Manager Policy No , Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola Page 9 of 47

10 RED DEER COUNTY TITLE: CONTROL OF CLUBROOT DISEASE IN CANOLA Policy x Procedure Category: Operations / Agricultural Services Bylaw Guideline No AUTHORITY: CC DATE: May 20, 2008 REPLACES: DATE: Further References: PURPOSE To recognize that Clubroot of Canola is a serious problem and to support the principle to control the spread of Clubroot which is a pest under the Agricultural Pests Act. As well, it is the duty of the local authority to prevent the establishment of or to control or destroy pests in the municipality. GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES 1. Random field inspections will be conducted by the Agricultural Fieldman or by any other inspectors appointed by Red Deer County. 2. The procedures to be followed by inspectors for proper sampling techniques and protocol for entering upon land will be established in accordance with provincial regulations and guidelines. 3. Positive identification of Clubroot will be confirmed by obtaining a laboratory test. 4. When land is verified positive for Clubroot, the landowner will be notified in writing with a legal notice in accordance with the Agricultural Pests Act. 5. The notice will prohibit the growth of canola, mustard or any other susceptible crop to Clubroot for a period of up to five years, considerations may be given for the use of resistant varieties. 6. The owner or occupants of the land on which a notice has been issued who are disturbing the soil will be required to follow the Best Management Guidelines set out by Alberta Agriculture and Food in the Clubroot Management Plan to reduce the spread of the disease through the movement of soil and equipment. Policy No (Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola) - Page 1 of 2 Policy No , Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola Page 10 of 47

11 7. A person who has an interest in the land as an owner or occupant and feels personally aggrieved by a notice issued by an inspector, under Section 21 of the Agricultural Pests Act, may appeal to the local authority of Red Deer County within 10 days of the Notice. 8. If a host crop is sown on land that has Clubroot and a notice has been issued on this property restricting the growth of host crops, the host crop shall be destroyed. 9. All adjacent landowners to the affected property will be notified that Clubroot is present. 10. Agricultural Services staff will provide information and education to landowners regarding the spread of disease. 11. This policy shall be reviewed on an annual basis by the Agricultural Services Board. Policy No (Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola) - Page 2 of 2 Policy No , Control of Clubroot Disease in Canola Page 11 of 47

12 Red Deer County PRESENTEL360UN' DATE 3-(4, FILE6. ADMINISTRATION REPORT Date: January 21, 2013 Memo To: County Council From: Agricultural Services and Legislative Services Subject: Fence Line Weed Control Policy Adoption 1.0 PURPOSE recommendation to adopt a policy (copy attached) in relation to the Fence Line Weed Control services provided by Red Deer County Agricultural Services. 2.0 BACKGROUND I DISCUSSION during the 2010 season, Red Deer County introduced the Fence Line Weed Control program in conjunction with its Roadside Weed Control program. The intent of the Fence Line Weed Control program was to increase weed control efforts on headlands adjacent to Red Deer County right of ways and beyond the reach of the County's roadside boom trucks. The program provides the County with the resources to achieve a higher standard of weed control in municipal right of ways. For a fee that is set annually in the County's Fee Bylaw, County residents can request this service. The Roadside Weed Control Program, Policy No , targets reduction/eradication of prohibited noxious weeds and noxious weeds and removal of brush up to 2.5 meters in height. Currently, the Fence Line Weed Control program focuses on weeds designated as noxious and prohibited noxious under the provincial Weed Control Act along the headlands and fence lines of properties owned by County residents. In 2012, requests were received for spraying of small brush along fence lines. Following discussions with the Agricultural Services Board, it has been agreed to expand the Fence Line Weed Control program to include the same levels of service as listed within the Roadside Weed Control policy. When the Fence Line Weed Control program was initiated, Council approval was provided and a provision was included within the County's Fee Bylaw setting the fee for participation in this program. Currently, the County provides this service for a fee of $100 for each area with an area consisting of one-half mile / 800 metres length by 6.5 feet / 2 metres in width. The fee includes the provision of service and cost of herbicide used. Following a review of the program for 2013, it was noted that although the Fence Line Weed Control Program is listed within the Roadside Weed Control policy, there is currently not a Council policy in effect for the Fence Line Weed Control Program. Administration is recommending adoption of the policy for inclusion within the County's policy manual. 3.0 ALTERNATIVES 3.1 Adopt Policy No , Fence Line Weed Control, as presented. 3.2 Amend the proposed Policy No , Fence Line Weed Control, and adopt the policy as amended. Fence Line Weed Control Policy recommendation to Page 12 of 47

13 4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS adopt Policy No , Fence Line Weed Control, as presented. N. Lougheed, Legislative Services Manager A. Preachuk, Agricultural Services Manager d Curtis Herzberg, County Manager Fence Line Weed Control Policy recommendation to Page 13 of 47

14 RED DEER COUNTY TITLE: FENCE LINE WEED CONTROL Policy x Procedure Category: Operations / Agricultural Services Bylaw Guideline No AUTHORITY: REPLACES: DATE: DATE: Further References: Roadside Weed Control Policy No PURPOSE In an effort to increase weed control on headlands adjacent to Red Deer County right of ways, and in conjunction with Roadside Weed Control Policy No , to offer weed control services, for a fee, to County landowners on private property along fence lines. GUIDELINES 1. Upon application, Red Deer County will provide weed control services pursuant to the County's Roadside Weed Control Policy No within fence lines on private property. 2. The landowner will be required to enter into a written agreement for provision of the service. 3. The fee for this service will be set and reviewed annually through adoption of the County's Fee Bylaw. Fence Line Weed Control Policy recommendation to Page 14 of 47

15 RED DEER COUNTY TITLE: ROADSIDE WEED CONTROL Policy x Procedure Category: Operations / Agricultural Services Bylaw Guideline No AUTHORITY: CC DATE: July 19, 2011 REPLACES: CC DATE: May 16, 2000 Further References: PURPOSE To provide policy and guidelines for an effective County Roadside Weed Control Program with the objective being to assist County landowners with the requirements of the County's Weed Control Bylaw No. 21/73. GUIDELINES The Roadside Weed Control Program will be administered by Agricultural Services staff with the goals of the program being to: 1. reduce the population of existing noxious weed concerns; 2. eradicate prohibited noxious weeds; 3. reduce the spread of noxious/prohibited noxious weeds; and 4. remove small trees and brush from roadside ditches, especially near intersections. An Integrated Pest Management approach will be used that will include but not be limited to mechanically removing vegetation with brushing equipment, mowing, hand-trimming and hand-picking. Selective herbicide treatment will also be used to control undesirable vegetation in County roadsides and municipal right of ways. County crews will apply herbicide according to the manufacturer's label and all Provincial and Federal laws. Weed/brush control is the County's main priority; however, efforts will be made to avoid sensitive areas such as shelterbeits, sensitive crops (i.e. berries), beehives and native wildflowers. Landowners wishing to opt out of the Roadside Weed Control program will be required to sign a "Vegetation Control Agreement" which requires the landowner to be responsible for undesirable vegetation control adjacent to his/her property. Some of the methods to be used for achievement of this program and its goals are as follows: 1. Education of the public 2. Fence Line Weed Control Program 3. Roadside Brush Control Program 4. Partnering with the Provincial Government Policy No (Roadside Weed Control) - Page 1 of 1 Fence Line Weed Control Policy recommendation to Page 15 of 47

16 Red Deer County DATE 5,,)-c, (3 FILE G -y ADMINISTRATION REPORT Date: January 21, 2013 Memo To: County Council From: Agricultural Services and Legislative Services Subject: Safe Water Well Program Policy Adoption 1.0 PURPOSE recommendation to adopt a policy (copy attached) for the continuation of the Safe Water Well Program that was initiated in BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION in 2009/2010, following a review of the provincial legislation in relation to responsibility for plugging of abandoned water wells, Red Deer County undertook a study which included public input by way of meetings and surveys. This public input revealed that some farm operations have multiple numbers of old wells that require reclamation. Records from 2010 show that Red Deer County has 11,600 wells recorded. It is noted that surveys done by three counties in Southern Alberta in 1999 showed that 43 percent of their total wells inventoried required reclamation. Alberta Legislation states that the well owner is responsible for plugging the well in the following instances: (1) The well is no longer being used for a water supply, (2) the well is in a poor state of repair, and (3) the water is unsuitable to drink. As a result of the information presented to Council, at the November 30, 2010, Council meeting, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: "Moved to endorse the Safe Water Well Initiative that will aid Red Deer County landowners by paying for hole plug material (up to $400/well) to Reclaim Abandoned Water Wells that may pose a threat of contamination to aquifers and nearby wells or other water supplies, with the Safe Water Well Initiative to include an Education and Awareness promotion that encourages people to reclaim their old wells, utilization of the provincial Growing Forward Program; and delivery of a County Safe Well Water Initiative funded program that would purchase material, aid landowners in assessing their wells and assist landowners in developing a reclamation plan that would enable them to complete the reclamation themselves." The Safe Water Wells Initiative Program approved for start up in the 2011 season, continues to be included within the County's Conservation Program, and an annual budget of $20,000 is provided for the reimbursement to landowners for the costs of the hole (well) plugging material. The financial aid of $400 per well provides the large majority of residents with the ability to have their abandoned wells plugged at no charge to them. However, it has been brought to the County's attention that, while the costs for most wells will be covered in full, plugging of deeper/wider wells can cost the landowner a significant amount of money. As a result, many landowners are not pursuing the plugging of abandoned wells. Consequently, the intent of the initiative is not being realized to its fullest. In 2012, only $5,540 of the $20,000 budget was spent on water well plugging. Safe Water Well Program - Policy recommendation to Page 16 of 47

17 Following a review of the program, the County's Agriculture Services Board is recommending that the County consider revisions to the initial Safe Water Well Program to provide that an increased amount of funding will be available to assist landowners with the plugging of these larger wells. The funding structure being recommended for inclusion in the Safe Water Well Program is as follows: Red Deer County providing 100 percent of the cost of the hole plugging material, up to a maximum of $800, as well as covering 50 percent of the realized costs such as labor, equipment and materials, up to a maximum of $ ALTERNATIVES 3.1 Adopt Policy No , Safe Water Well Program, as presented. 3.2 Amend the proposed Policy No , Safe Water Well Program, and adopt the policy as amended. 4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS in 2012, only $5,540 of the $20,000 budget was expended for the program. in the 2013 budget, $20,000 has been allotted to this program; expanding the funding structure for the program provides more of an incentive for property owners to utilize the program. 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS adopt Policy No , Safe Water Well Program, as presented. N. Lougheed;' egislative Services Manager A. Preachuk', Agricultural Services Manager Curtis Herzberg, County Manager Safe Water Well Program - Policy recommendation to Page 17 of 47

18 RED DEER COUNTY TITLE: SAFE WATER WELL PROGRAM Policy x Procedure Category: Operations / Agricultural Services Bylaw Guideline No AUTHORITY: REPLACES: DATE: DATE: Further References: PURPOSE To establish a Safe Water Well Program in relation to the reclamation of abandoned water wells that includes an educational component as well as providing financial assistance to landowners in the reclamation of water wells located on their properties. GUIDELINES 1. An education and awareness promotion will be created to encourage landowners to reclaim their old water wells. Assistance will be provided to landowners in the assessment of their wells and development of a reclamation plan. 2. Delivery of the Safe Water Well Program will include provision of funds for the purchase of required hole plugging materials and other related costs, such as, labor, equipment and material. 3. The yearly budget for this program will be reviewed and approved with the adoption of the annual budget. Funds for this program will be available on a first come first served basis. 4. Upon application, landowners will be eligible for reimbursement of the related costs for each reclaimed well as follows: 100 percent of the hole plugging material, up to a maximum of $800, and 50 percent of other related costs, such as labor, equipment and materials, up to a maximum of $200. Safe Water Well Program - Policy recommendation to Page 18 of 47

19 Red Deer County 4r--miNk DATE FILE 7-/ February 5, 2013 ADMINISTRATION REPORT WUNGIL Date: Jan 25, 2013 To: County Council From: Planning & Development Services Subject: SE W4M / 64.7 Hectares (160 Acres) I Agricultural District (AG) / Division 1 I S Roll No PURPOSE: To consider the subdivision of 4.98 hectares (12.31 acres) from 64.7 hectares (160 acres) within the SE W4M, zoned Agricultural District (AG). 2.0 SUMMARY: The proposed 4.98 hectare (12.31 acre) is considered a bare first parcel subdivision as opposed to first parcel containing a farmstead even though it contains an accessory structure, a water well and an old abandoned house. The Municipal Development Plan defines a farmstead as: "That portion of a quarter section that contains a habitable residence and related outbuildings, and other improvements including corrals, shelterbelts and driveways". Administration has conducted a site inspection and has determined that the existing house, located on the proposed parcel is not habitable (see attached photos); therefore, the parcel does not meet the conditions of a 1 st parcel containing a farmstead. The existing quarter section is currently zoned Agricultural District (AG) and the proposed parcel and the residual hectare ( acre) parcel will remain Agricultural. Access to the proposed parcel and the remainder is provided via Township Road 374. The topography of the land is considered rolling with a slough located near the centre of the quarter section. The proposed parcel contains a mix of native tree stands and open spaces. The surrounding lands are used largely for agricultural purposes. The proposed parcel will be serviced by a private sewage disposal system and a private water well. The proposed subdivision does not conform to the criteria set out within the Municipal Development Plan, Section which indicates "in general, bare first parcel subdivisions will not be supported. The approval of one and only one bare first parcel subdivision for every quarter section will be entirely a discretionary decision on the part of the Subdivision Authority, guided by balancing the interest of the landowner and the impact of subdivision on the County and public in general". The applicant submitted a letter stating the proposed subdivision benefits agriculture for the following reasons: It enables young people to purchase an affordable parcel to perform agricultural operations such as u-pick gardens, and raise chickens, pigs, etc; subdividing land helps farmers to be able to afford the cost of land; and it preserves original homestead, which was lived in until 1974 (see attached letter). The application was referred to internal and external agencies for comment: Land Management requires a 5.2 metre road widening land acquisition for the entire east (Rge Road 241) and south (Twp Rd 374) boundaries of the quarter, including the proposed subdivision. GADEPT. Planning & Dev, Services\Council Reports\SUBDIVISIONSISUBDIVISION REPORTS120131S Gongaware (bare first Parcel).docx SE (Division 1) application to subdivide a Page 19 of 47

20 Two letters of objection have been received regarding the fragmentation of viable farmland, restrictions on farming practices, and the ecological impact of the proposed parcel (2 letters attached). 0 SUITABILITY CHECKLIST PROPOSED LOT 1 Consistent with Municipal Development Plan Policy: First parcel out of an unsubdivided 1/4 section Yes The parcel contains a farmstead No Fragmented Parcel No The parcel contains a suitable building site Yes Legal and year round physical access is sufficient to meet the needs of the proposed use Yes Adjacent to or near quarter section boundaries without jeopardizing agricultural operations on the quarter section No Where possible, in close proximity to existing residential parcels or farmsteads on adjacent quarter section No Along a designated rural residential collector road Yes Respects natural capital and optimizes the use of these assets No The parcel can be serviced on-site as per Condition provincial regulations of approval 4.0 INTERDEPARTMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: None 5.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None 6.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: None 7.0 ALTERNATIVES: 7.1 Grant approval for the subdivision. In considering this application, it is deemed that the subdivision as proposed complies with the Municipal Government Act; the Municipal Development Plan; and the Land Use Bylaw; that it is suitable for the intended purposes; and that it will not negatively impact adjacent land uses. Consideration has been given to topography, soil characteristics, access, the use of adjacent lands; and the availability and adequacy of water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal and storm water management. Therefore, it is recommended that this application to subdivide 4.98 hectares (12.31 acres) from SE W4M containing 64.7 hectares (160 acres) in order to create one (1) new lot, be approved subject to the following conditions: a) Subdivision to be effected by Plan of Survey or Descriptive Plan, b) Submission of a plan by an Alberta certified surveyor confirming the location of the buildings and water well relative to the new property lines. c) Payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to Red Deer County. G:\DEPT. Planning & Dcv. Serviees\Council Reports\SUBDIVISIONS 'SUBDIVISION REPORTS\20131S Gongaware (bare first Pareel).docx SE (Division 1) application to subdivide a Page 20 of 47

21 d) The Applicant may be required to upgrade the road to conform to Red Deer County Standards. e) Confirmation of availability and adequacy of a suitable water supply and private sewage disposal system that complies with applicable standards and regulations. f) The dedication, by way of an agreement for road widening or future construction, registered as a caveat on the land title, indicating a 5.2 metre widening along the entire east and south boundaries of the quarter section for possible future road widening purposes in favor of Red Deer County. A Postponement of Mortgage may be required, applicable fee will apply. Notes: Please provide a digital copy of Plan of Survey or of Descriptive Plan in AutoCAD format, either by disk or send directly to ityrkalordcounty.ca. The developer is responsible for making suitable arrangements with utility companies for provision of all services and/or necessary easements for utility rights-of-way. Please be advised as the applicant, it is your responsibility to contact a service provider regarding telecommunication services to ensure servicing can be provided to the approved subdivision. The developer is responsible for making suitable arrangements with Canada Post for postal service to the new lot(s). Pursuant to Section 663 of the Municipal Government Act, municipal reserves are not required. OR: 7.2 Postpone the application pending further information; or 7.3 Deny, stating reasons. 8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS: To deny the proposed bare parcel subdivision of 4.98 hectares (12.31 acres) from 64.7 hectares (160 acres) within the SE W4M, zoned Agricultural District (AG), for the following reasons: The proposed subdivision does not comply with the Municipal Development Plan Section , which indicates in general, bare first parcel subdivisions will not be supported; and the proposal does not meet the definition requirement for a farmstead as identified on page 8 of the Municipal Development Plan. Julie Hardes Assistant Development Officer, 7"/ / / ' --. (' Cynthia-, [rector Plannikig Development Services Curtis Herzberg County Manager G:\DEPT. Planning & Demo. Services\Council Reports\SUBDIVISIONS \SUBDIVISION REPORTS120131S-I Gongaware (bare first Parcel).doex SE (Division 1) application to subdivide a Page 21 of 47

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33 Red Deer County LI) i 0 6 n 4Ut4,1L., DATF 5 'Q.4b( 3 FILE7- FEBRUARY 5, 2013 ADMINISTRATION REPORT Date: January 25, 2013 To: County Council From: Planning & Development Services Subject: NE W4M Hectares (160 Acres) I Zoned AG / Division 31 File S Roll No PURPOSE: To consider the subdivision of 1.67 hectares (4.13 acres) from 64.7 hectares (160 acres) of Agricultural District land within the NE W4M. 2.0 SUMMARY: The proposed 1.67 hectare (4.13 acre) parcel is bare and is the first parcel out of the quarter section. The residual hectare ( acre) parcel currently exists as cropland. The surrounding land uses are primarily agricultural. The quarter section is zoned agricultural and the proposed parcel and remainder will remain Agricultural. Access to the proposed parcel will be provided from Range Road 285. A water well and septic system are being proposed to service the proposed parcel. The proposed subdivision does not conform to Policy of the Municipal Development Plan, which states In general, bare first parcel subdivisions will not be supported. The approval of one and only one bare first parcel subdivision for every quarter section will be entirely a discretionary decision on the part of the Subdivision Authority, guided by balancing the interest of the landowner and the impact of subdivision on the County and public in general". The landowners submitted a letter stating they believe the proposed subdivision will benefit agriculture by enabling their son to be the third generation on the family farm. The son will assist in the farming operations with his brother (see attached letter). The application was referred to internal and external agencies for comment: Land Management requires a 5.2 metre road widening land acquisition for the entire east side (Rge Road 285) of the quarter, including the proposed subdivided parcel. 3.0 SUITABILITY CHECKLIST PROPOSED LOT 3.1 Consistent with Municipal Development Plan Policy: First parcel out of an unsubdivided 1/4 section Yes The parcel contains a farmstead No Fragmented parcel No The parcel contains a suitable building site Yes Legal and year round physical access is sufficient to meet the needs of the proposed use Yes Adjacent to or near quarter section boundaries without jeopardizing agricultural operations on the quarter section Yes Where possible, in close proximity to existing residential parcels or farmsteads on adjacent quarter sections Yes Along a designated rural residential collector road Yes Respects natural capital and optimizes the use of these assets No The parcel can be serviced on-site as per provincial regulations Condition of approval 4.0 INTERDEPARTMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: None GADEPT. Planning & Dev. Services\Council Reports\SUBDIVISIONS \SUBDIVISION REPORTS20131S Boutrup - (Johanson) (bare first parcel).docx NE (Division 3) application to subdivide a Page 33 of 47

34 5.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None 6.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: None 7.0 ALTERNATIVES: 7.1 Grant approval for the subdivision. In considering this application, it is deemed that the subdivision as proposed complies with the Municipal Government Act; the Municipal Development Plan; and the Land Use Bylaw; that it is suitable for the intended purposes; and that it will not negatively impact adjacent land uses. Consideration has been given to topography, soil characteristics, access, the use of adjacent lands; and the availability and adequacy of water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal and storm water management. Therefore, it is recommended that this application to subdivide 1.67 hectares (4.13 acres) from 64.7 hectares (160 acres) of Agricultural District (AG) land within the NE W4M, be approved subject to the following conditions: OR: 1. Subdivision to be effected by Plan of Survey or Descriptive Plan. 2. The applicant to provide proof of a suitable building site to the satisfaction of the County. 3. Payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to Red Deer County. 4. The Applicant shall provide confirmation that suitable arrangements have been made with utility companies for provisions of services and/or necessary easements (i.e. power, gas). 5. The Applicant shall ensure there is adequate physical access to the new parcel and to the balance of lands. 6. Confirmation of availability and adequacy of a suitable water supply and private sewage disposal system that complies with applicable standards and regulations. 7. The dedication, by way of an agreement for road widening or future construction, registered as a caveat on the land title, indicating a 5.2 metre widening along the east boundary of the quarter section for possible future road widening purposes in favor of Red Deer County (fees required). Notes: Please provide a digital copy of Plan of Survey or of Descriptive Plan in AutoCAD format, either by disk or send directly to jtyrkalo@rdcounty.ca. The developer is responsible for making suitable arrangements with utility companies for provision of all services and/or necessary easements for utility rights-of-way. The developer is responsible for making suitable arrangements with Canada Post for postal service to the new lot. Pursuant to Section 663 of the Municipal Government Act, municipal reserves are not required. 7.2 Postpone the application pending further information; or 7.3 Deny, stating reasons. GADEPT. Planning & Dev. Services\Council Reports\SUBDIVISIONS \SUBDIVISION REPORTS120131S Boutrup - (Johanson) (bare first parcel).docx NE (Division 3) application to subdivide a Page 34 of 47

35 8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS: To deny the proposed bare parcel subdivision of 1.67 hectares (4.13 acres) from 64.7 hectares (160 acres) of Agricultural District land within the NE W4M as the proposed subdivision does not comply with the Municipal Development Plan Section , which indicates in general, bare first parcel subdivisions will not be supported. Julie Har es Assistant Development Officer Cynthia- CA, 'Director Planning/it Development Services Curtis Herzberg County Manager G:1IDEPT. Planning & Dev. Services\Council Reports\SUBDIVISIONS\SUBDIVISION REPORTS120131S Boutrup - (Johanson) (bare first parcel).docx NE (Division 3) application to subdivide a Page 35 of 47

36 01-28-' 13 07:52 FROM-AF5C CMS T-011 P0001/0001 F-535 January 28,2013 John & Cornelia Boutrup Red Deer Alberta Red Deer County Council Red Deer County, Alberta Dear Members of the County Council, This is a letter requesting your support in the subdivision of NE to create a bare land subdivision. Our family consists of two sons Casey and Derrick. Casey is a journeyman carpenter and Derrick is challenged and cannot work off the farm and must be supervised. Casey is engaged to be married in September of 2013 and wants to be part of the family farm which will be a real benefit to the family farm. Further, Casey has a strong desire to raise his children on the family farm near his extended family. We have a section of land some of which is pasture land. Due to the farm economy during the BSE crisis we had to disperse our cows and both John and I had to seek fulltime employment, John works in the oil patch and I work for AFSC at the Lacombe office. Both John and I are looking forward to retirement. Casey will be the third generation on the family farm and he is anxious to get involved in the fanning operation. He will get some cows to utilise the pasture land and put himself in a position to provide work for his brother Derrick on the farm. Also, Casey's grandfather is 79 and lives by himself but very close to the proposed subdivision. With Casey's support his grandfather will be able to continue living on the farm in his old age. Casey cannot get financing to build a house without having his name on title for the parcel where the house is to be constructed. If we turned the full quarter over to Casey and should the marriage fail the quarter would have to be sold to settle the divorce. To loose a quarter of land would be devastating to our farming operation, Given that Statistics Canada indicated in 2011 that the projected divorce rate in Alberta is 46%, turning a quarter of land over to Casey places our family farm at an unacceptable risk. Therefore we asking you to use your discretionary power and approve the subdivision. Your truly, CA 97) Cornelia Boutra NE (Division 3) application to subdivide a Page 36 of 47

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41 Red Deer County PREISENTEzD TO uouncil DATE FILE q- / February 5, 2013 ADMINISTRATION REPORT Date: To: From: Subject: Roll: January 25, 2012 County Council Planning & Development Services Pt. of SEINE 3, Pt. of SE/NE 10, Pt. of NW / Hectares ( Acres)I DCD District / Division 31 R , , , , PURPOSE: To hold a public hearing for Bylaw No. 2012/2.07 to redistrict the following lands: 1. Pt. of SE , ha (53.2 acres); 2. Pt. of NE , ha (88.35 acres); 3. Pt. of SE , 46.1 ha ( acres); 4. Pt. of NE , ha ( acres); and 5. Pt. of NW , 2.83 ha (6.92 acres), from Direct Control District (DCD) to Agricultural District (AG); and To consider granting second and third readings to Bylaw No. 2012/2.07. HISTORY: On June 19, 2007, Red Deer County Council approved the rezoning of the said lands from Agricultural District (AG) to Direct Control District (DCD) for the purpose of a Biodiesel Facility. Two previous applications to subdivide and consolidate the land were approved, but in both cases the subdivisions could be not endorsed because the applicant(s) did not fulfill the conditions of the subdivision approval. 3.0 SUMMARY: The subject property encompasses approximately ha (403 ac), and are located in an area that is surrounded by a mix of agricultural, industrial and agricultural residential parcels. Administration is recommending that the subject land be rezoned back to Agricultural District as agricultural land uses are not contemplated under the current DCD district. Currently all existing agricultural activities are deemed existing non-conforming; no alteration or expansion can occur. This application was referred to both internal and external parties with an interest in the proposed redistricting. To date, no objections or concerns have been received by Planning and Development Services. 4.0 ALTERNATIVES: a. Grant second reading to Bylaw 2012/2.07 to redistrict the following lands: 1. Pt. of SE , ha (53.2 acres); 2. Pt. of NE , ha (88.35 acres); 3. Pt. of SE , 46.1 ha ( acres); 4. Pt. of NE , ha ( acres); 5. Pt. of NW , 2.83 ha (6.92 acres); from Direct Control District (DCD) to Agricultural District (AG)"; or G:1DEPT. Planning & Dev. Services\Council Reports & Misc\Subdivision & Redesignation\REDESIGNATION POLDERIREPORTS120131R Red Deer County (DCD to AG) Biodiesel Site Public Hearing.docx Bylaw No. 2012/ a bylaw to redesignate 403 Page 41 of 47

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45 Red Deer County H -:1.161:=1\1 Li..) 1U c.,l,l,nl;il DATE5 pt. ( February 5, 2013 ADMINISTRATION REPORT Date: January 29, 2013 Memo To: County Council From: Land Management Subject: Temporary Road Closure of Undeveloped Road Allowance, Range Road 254, between the NE and NW PURPOSE To bring to Council for Public Hearing, Bylaw 2012/33, to temporarily close a portion of undeveloped road allowance, Range Road 254, between the NE and the NW (See attached map) 2.0 BACKGROUND At the December 18, 2012 Council meeting, County Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 2012/33. The applicant is proposing an extension of the pit into the NE , which would include mining through the undeveloped road allowance. There is a Road Allowance Aggregates Royalty Agreement in place between the applicant and Alberta Transportation to mine the gravel within the Road Allowance dated September 10, The road allowance would be closed for the lifespan of the gravel pit. As part of the reclamation requirements, the applicant will be required to reclaim the road allowance to the satisfaction of Alberta Environment and the County at the conclusion of the mining activities. 3.0 DISCUSSION External referral letters were sent out to neighboring landowners and affected parties and no objections were heard. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The applicant has submitted a $ non-refundable application fee. The applicant will be responsible for advertising costs associated with the Public Hearing. The applicant will be responsible for all costs associated with the temporary closure of the road allowance and the reclamation of the road upon completion of the pit. 6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS It is recommended that Council approve forwarding to the Minister Bylaw 2012/33 for the temporary road closure of the undeveloped road allowance on Range Road 254 which lies between the NE and the NW for the purpose of mining and removing G:\ASM Shared \Land Management\Road Closures\2012 Road Closures\Pidherny Gravel Pitt NE Bylaw No. 2012/33 - a bylaw for the temporary road Page 45 of 47

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