Minutes of a Regular Meeting of County Council COUNTY OF RED DEER NO. 23. Tuesday, July 22, 1997

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1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of County Council COUNTY OF RED DEER NO. 23 Tuesday, July 22, 1997 The regular meeting of Red Deer County Council was held in the County Chambers located at Street, Red Deer, Alberta, and was called to order at 10:35 a.m. PRESENT: Reeve M.J. Lewis, Deputy Reeve G.E. Fitch, Councillors P.T. Archibald, D.G. Featherstone, G.W. Gehrke, E.R. Kinsella, and E.E. Stoyberg. STAFF PRESENT: Executive Assistant J. Akey, Development Officer B.F. Hoskin, and Recording Secretary N. Lougheed. MINUTES of the County Council meeting held on Tuesday, July 8, 1997, and Special Council meeting held on Friday, July 11, 1997, were circulated for approval. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch to approve the minutes as circulated. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Greg Hemstad, Comptroller, attended the meeting and presented the financial statements. # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that the financial statements for the month ending June 30, 1997, be approved and adopted as circulated, with a copy being attached to the minutes. ACCOUNTS AND PAYSHEETS # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that the accounts and payments be approved and accepted as circulated, with a copy covering Cheques No to being attached to the minutes. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS # Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that Council approve and accept the additional agenda items as submitted. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councillor G.E. Fitch Councillor E.E. Stoyberg Councillor D.G. Featherstone - Assessment Appeal Board (2 days) - Provincial ASB Tour - Building Committee - CAWMA (formerly CARWA) - AVPA - Assessment Appeal Board (2 days) - Off-site levies meeting - No reports

2 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, Councillor E.R. Kinsella Councillor P.T. Archibald Councillor G.W. Gehrke Reeve M.J. Lewis - Hwy 766 land acquisition meeting (Corbetts) - Provincial ASB Tour - Westerner Board meeting - Building Committee - AVPA - Off-site levies meeting - Assessment Appeal Board (2 days) - Provincial ASB Tour - CAWMA (formerly CARWA) - AVPA - Off-site levies meeting - Assessment Appeal Board (2 days) - Building Committee - Off-site levies meeting - Provincial ASB Tour - Assessment Appeal Board (2 days) - 2 days of Reeve s duties PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Laverne Horne, Public Works Superintendent, attended the meeting and presented his report. Division 1 - continuing construction on the Woodlake Road and should be complete by July 28. Division 2 - complete lift of hot mix has been applied to the Springvale Heights road from SH 595 to the entrance of the new subdivision. Jim Walowski s curve re-alignment and intersection treatment in front of Fred Brown s is complete. Fencing and covering of the borrow areas is to be finished. Division 3 - some major repairs have been carried out on Rge Rd 274 from Twp Rd 362 north to Twp Rd 364. Division 4 - on the west side of the hill on Little Red Deer River Hill, ditching is completed on the north and south sides of the road. Dust control has been carried out on both sides of this hill. Division 5 - base and oil crew have begun base prep and cold mix overlay on the TriWest Road (Rge Rd 30 south of Twp Rd 360). Base prep and base gravel is being carried out on the Benalto Road. Cold mix will be applied and the crew will then be moving to the Fifth Meridian to start base prep. Levelling and base prep are completed on the Fifth Meridian north of Hwy 54 to SH 592. Chipping will start July 21, Division 6 - some repairs have been completed on the Fifth Meridian south of the Ridgewood School. Division 7 - repairs are completed on the McKenzie Road in order that chipping can be carried out. Road repairs on the Poplar Ridge Road past the fire hall have been completed. To prevent flooding in

3 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, the spring, a culvert has been installed across the northwest corner of the Poplar Ridge Road. An approach has been installed to the County property in the Blindman subdivision. General - the patch crew has been working hard at repairing pot holes and minor repairs in all divisions. The crack filling crew has also been kept busy. Regraveling is also underway. # Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to accept the Public Works Superintendent s report as presented. Delegations 11:00 a.m. Arlyn and Johanna Sorsdahl, Cal and Lucille Wagner, Allan Fertig - presentation was made regarding properties located at SE Mr. Fertig explained his report in that he is willing to build and donate a County spec gravel covered road between the Sorsdahls and Wagners properties in exchange for a separate title with access to a 3-acre parcel located at the northeast corner of SE The development officer noted that in order to grant this subdivision an amendment to the area structure plan as well as a redesignation of the property have to be completed. Both of these require a public hearing. Once the process is initiated it will take at least six months to complete. Mr. Fertig agreed that he would be willing to give written assurance that the Sorsdahls and Wagners will have access to their properties. Mr. Fertig is to initiate the process for subdivision, redesignation, and amendment to the area structure plan. Mr. Fertig is responsible for the cost of the subdivision and redesignation application fees, and the County is responsible for the amendment to the area structure plan fee. Once the subdivision is registered then this road can be registered at the time as well by plan of survey. 11:20 a.m. Dwight Carter and Richard Wilkinson, UMA Engineering - re: Niobe Road. Explained report submitted showing the cost as being substantially higher than the original estimate. The first report was done for a 60 km/hr road and the second report was done for an 80 km/hr road. There are two hills on this road east of Hwy 54 and the grade is very steep. As well, there is sandy soil; therefore, erosion control is required. The multi-plate culvert for Waskasoo Creek is being replaced instead of repairing it. Fencing is also needed for this project. Reeve M.J. Lewis responded that 80 km/hr is standard across the County, and that we did not expect an estimate for a 60 km/hr road. We expected an estimate for an 80 km/hr road. The County has already applied for a grant for this road using the original estimate. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to proceed with this project with the financing, as per Comptroller Greg Hemstad s recommendation, being over a two-year term, and UMA Engineering to proceed with the engineering for the construction of the road for an 80 km/hr grade. 11:40 a.m. Wes Heatherington, Production Manager, Torrington Resources - report regarding the road at NE 10 and North half of 11, that his company is currently in the process of constructing. Indicated that the current road needs to be moved in order for it to be on the right of way, and this relocation is being done during the construction process. Requesting that the County take care of the maintenance of this road once built, as well as putting the second lift of gravel on next year when it is required. He also requested that in the future if there is a problem with damage to roads and Torrington is deemed responsible that Torrington be given the opportunity to repair the road first.

4 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, Council responded that once roads are built to proper standard in the County, then the County takes over the maintenance of those roads. As well, the second graveling for this road will be put into the road maintenance budget for next year. Laverne Horne, Public Works Superintendent, left the meeting at this time. 11:52 a.m. Harold Striemer - (Chief Assessor Joe D Onofrio was in attendance at this time.) Mr. Striemer reported that he is not happy with his assessment on his property located at the SE part of SW As he did not register an appeal within the required time frame, he is now putting a request to Council for an adjustment to this assessment. He indicated that he is still farming; therefore, he should be classed as a bonafide farmer. He presently doesn t have any cattle, but he plans to buy more in the near future. Chief Assessor D Onofrio reported that he feels the property is assessed correctly as they do not feel Mr. Striemer qualifies as a bonafide farmer. Reasons for the increase are that the home is now assessed as being complete whereas last year is was assessed at 90 percent. As well, the garage has also been added to the assessment this year. # Moved by Councillor D.G. Featherstone that the County concurs with the original assessment completed by the Assessment Department and that there be no change to the assessment this year. It was suggested to Mr. Striemer that if he is not happy with his assessment next year, he appeal to the Assessment Appeal Board within the required time frame. Recess: 12:10 p.m. for lunch Reconvene: County Council meeting called back to order at 1:02 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING # Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that County Council meeting recess for the holding of a public hearing. TIME: 1:02 p.m. A copy of the comments received either by letter or by persons in attendance at the public hearing are attached and are considered to be part of these minutes. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that County Council meeting reconvene after the public hearing. TIME: 1:17 p.m. Bylaw No. 2K/97 - a bylaw to redesignate SE from Agricultural District B to Country Residence District A. (Herzog, acres) Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that Bylaw No. 2K/97 be given second reading. Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch that Bylaw No. 2K/97 be given third and final reading.

5 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, Bylaw No. 23/97 - a bylaw of the County of Red Deer No. 23 in the Province of Alberta, for the purpose of amending the Land Use Bylaw No. 10/97 with amendments and changes. (Meadows, Herder, NE mobile home or dwelling as a permitted use) Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch that Bylaw No. 23/97 be given second reading. Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that Bylaw No. 23/97 be given third and final reading. REDESIGNATION APPLICATIONS Bob Roth, Lots 5 to 10, Block 1, Plan 5137AY, SW (Benalto) - application to redesignate from Hamlet Commercial HC to Hamlet Residential HR. Tabled at July 8, 1997, meeting in order for the Development Officer to discuss options with the applicant. # Moved by Councillor D.G. Featherstone that this be lifted from the table. Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch that this application be given first reading. MOTION DEFEATED Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that this application for redesignation be refused. Persons who spoke in regard to the above application Lorne Neilsen, resident of Benalto since 1934, doesn t feel that there is any possibility of commercial development in this hamlet. Requested that the County take a good look at the zoning in this hamlet. Bud McBride, local area farmer, said there is no commercial development in Benalto. It is a bedroom community, and this particular land has been delinquent in taxes for many years. He encouraged Council to reconsider and rezone this property. Bob Roth, applicant, indicated that he has become aware that there may be a problem with insurance if he puts a residence on land that is zoned commercial. He has heard that he will have no insurance coverage in this instance. At this time, there was no change to Council s decision. Bemoco Land Surveying Ltd. on behalf of Kanis Farms Ltd., NW application to redesignate from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (5 acres) Bylaw No. 2N/97 - a bylaw to redesignate NW from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (Kanis Farms Ltd., 5 acres) Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that Bylaw No 2N/97 be given first reading. This bylaw will now be advertised for the holding of a public hearing.

6 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, Mina Fromhold, NW application to redesignate from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (3 acres) Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that this application be tabled for receipt of an application for an amendment to the C&E Trail Area Structure Plan. MOTION DEFEATED Moved by Councillor D.G. Featherstone that this application for redesignation be refused. Delegation 1:50 p.m. Iris Bourne and E. Marie Chaumont - spoke in regard to the Stephan G. Stephannson Cemetery. Problems arose in January 1997 when Mrs. Bourne s husband passed away and she came into the County offices looking for a plot plan and there wasn t one. She was then informed that there was no more room left in this cemetery for burials. Mrs. Bourne is very concerned as she was required to make hurried arrangements to bury her husband elsewhere, which was against his wishes. They want the cemetery to remain as an active cemetery. Requesting that this cemetery be expanded in order that family members may continue to use it. Feels that the cemetery already has historical status and doesn t need special designation as such. A letter from George Flake, President of the Stephan G. Stephannson Icelandic Society, in regard to this matter was brought to the attention of the Councillors. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to table this matter in order for it to be discussed at committee. SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS 1. File No. S Dwight and Donna Taylor, SE the creation of a nine-lot country residence subdivision approximately one mile southwest of the Town of Sylvan Lake. Approved by County Council, February 1, 1994, with conditions attached. The applicant entered into a Subdivision Development Agreement with the County, dated May 23, 1995; the Letter of Completion was signed May 6, 1996; and the one-year maintenance period was to end April 30, Due to problems with completion of the landscaping of the ditches, the developer has requested a further time extension. See attached correspondence. Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to approve the time extension for the maintenance period to August 31, File No. S Wood Investments Ltd. (former owner, Dan Herzog), SE the creation of a 20-lot subdivision approximately 1 ½ miles southwest of the City of Red Deer. Tabled August 27, 1996, pending adoption of the South Hills Area Structure Plan. (Initial application was for a 25-lot subdivision; however, the land has since been sold and the new owners have revised their site plan.) An Outline Plan has been submitted to accompany this proposal. Tabled again on June 25, Moved by Councillor D.G. Featherstone that this application be tabled pending receipt of (1) an appraisal report, from an independent appraiser market value of the land only; and (2) a Storm Water Management Plan to be completed to the specifications of the Stormwater

7 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, Management Guidelines as set out by Alberta Environmental Protection, and based upon the layout proposed in Option 3 and identifying a 6- metre Municipal Reserve adjacent the undeveloped County road allowance. 3. File No. S Robert Herder; and Lloyd Meadows, NE the creation of a hectare (1.38 acre) country residence parcel approximately 2 miles east of the Town of Sylvan Lake. Tabled June 10, 1997, pending receipt and consideration of an application for Exception Respecting Uses of the Land Use Bylaw. Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch that this application be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) subdivision to be effected by Plan of Survey; (2) payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to the County of Red Deer; (3) the applicant to enter into an agreement regarding access, utilities, etc. to the properties, with and to the satisfaction of the County of Red Deer, in accordance with Section 655(b) of the Municipal Government Act, as amended. The developer is responsible for making suitable arrangements with utility companies for provision of services and/or necessary easements; (4) the applicant to provide an evaluation of water table conditions and soil percolation rate--to ensure that there will be a 2-metre separation from footings to the water table and to justify the use of a septic field--in accordance with the standards laid out in the Interim Guidelines for the Evaluation of Water Table Conditions and Soil Percolation Rate For Unserviced Residential Subdivisions; and (5) the applicant to enter into an Agreement for the dedication of 6 metres along the most easterly side of the proposed lot for possible future road widening purposes to the satisfaction of the County of Red Deer. No reserves are required. This decision is valid for a period of one year from this date. If these conditions have not been met to the County's satisfaction within this time, reapplication will have to be made. 4. File No. S Kanis Farms Ltd., NW the creation of a 2.02 hectare (5.0 acre) country residence parcel approximately 4 miles northeast of the Town of Innisfail. Tabled July 8, 1997, for receipt and consideration of an application for redesignation. Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that this application be tabled pending further consideration of an application for redesignation. 5. File No. S Parkland Refining Ltd., NW the separation of title for lands lying west of Road Plan (Highway No. 2) approximately ½ mile northeast of the Town of Bowden. Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that this application be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) subdivision to be effected in a manner acceptable to Land Titles Office; (2) payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to the County of Red Deer; and (3) the applicant to enter into an agreement regarding access, utilities, etc. to the properties, with and to the satisfaction of the County of Red Deer, in accordance with Section 655(b) of the Municipal Government Act, as amended. The developer is

8 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, responsible for making suitable arrangements with utility companies for provision of services and/or necessary easements. No reserves are required. This decision is valid for a period of one year from this date. If these conditions have not been met to the County's satisfaction within this time, reapplication will have to be made. 6. File No. S Gordon and Isabelle Beck, SW the creation of a 1.0 hectare (2.48 acre) country residence parcel approximately ½ mile west of Pine Lake. Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that this application be tabled pending receipt and consideration of an application for redesignation. 7. File No. S Walter and Edith Sandusky; and Clifford and Wilma Steer, SW the adjustment of property lines approximately 1 mile east of the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay and 1 mile north of the Town of Sylvan Lake. Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch that this application be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) subdivision to be effected by whatever method is acceptable to Land Titles Office; (2) payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to the County of Red Deer; and (3) the applicant to enter into an agreement regarding access, utilities, etc. to the properties, with and to the satisfaction of the County of Red Deer, in accordance with Section 655(b) of the Municipal Government Act, as amended. The developer is responsible for making suitable arrangements with utility companies for provision of services and/or necessary easements. No reserves are required. This decision is valid for a period of one year from this date. If these conditions have not been met to the County's satisfaction within this time, reapplication will have to be made. 8. File No. S Mina Fromhold, Pt NW the creation of a 1.2 hectare (3.0 acre) country residence parcel approximately 4 ½ miles southwest of the City of Red Deer. Moved by Councillor D.G. Featherstone that this application be refused, quoting Sections 7(b) and 7(i) of the Subdivision and Development Regulation and Sections 654(1)(a), 654(1)(b) and 654(3) of the Municipal Government Act, 1994, Chapter M-26.1 and its amendments. The proposed subdivision is neither a permitted nor a discretionary use under the County s Land Use Bylaw and it is also contrary to the C & E Trail Area Structure Plan. The proposed subdivision is located on lands with a final soil rating of 77 percent. The County has adopted guidelines which encourage the protection of high capability agricultural land from further fragmentation. Delegation 2:45 p.m. Jim Towle, et al - spoke regarding the proposed installation of a culvert under Hwy 590 at SW due to flooding on his property. This slough has taken over 10 to 12 more acres of his property since Indicated that he has been struggling with this problem for 10 years and he would like to get the problem resolved by the installation of this culvert. Installation of this culvert should not affect anyone else s property other than going through the Van Sickle property.

9 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, Wayne Van Sickle indicated his only concern is where this slough is going to. There is a drainage ditch that goes through there and it needs to be cleaned out. He wants this problem fixed properly. Councillor Kinsella indicated that the County should not be responsible for draining ditches. The County is responsible for installing the culverts, but it should not be in the business of digging ditches across private property. Laverne Horne, Public Works Superintendent, indicated that by placing the culvert across Hwy 590 then Mr. Van Sickle may end up with more water on his property. The slough needs an outlet, and it has been 20 years since an outlet has existed. Dennis Ejack has no opposition to the installation of this culvert as it has no effect on his property. He is willing to sign a letter to approve the project at this time. It was noted that the ditch is not licensed at this time. Ray Kerber, Alberta Environment, felt that if it was not licensed then the landowners would be responsible to clean the ditch. The possibility of setting up a drainage association for this area was also discussed at this time. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that the County install the culvert under Hwy 590 and ditch approximately 600 feet across the Van Sickle property toward the culvert located between this property and Mr. Tams property with the County not licensing this ditch. The County will build; however, the owners will be responsible for maintaining. These terms will be by written agreement signed by the landowners and assigned to the property by caveat. 3:15 p.m.--bob Jablonski, BFS Fiberglass Mfg. - requesting to build accesses across the Municipal Reserve to the property located at Lot 13, Block 3, Plan , Blindman Industrial Park. Wanting to commence work on a 12,000 square foot expansion to his business; however, approval of access is required prior to the development being started. Brenda Hoskin, Development Officer reported that in order to redesignate the Municipal Reserve an amendment to the area structure plan would be needed. She suggested that a temporary access be granted instead of the redesignation of the property. # Moved by Councillor D.G. Featherstone to grant this temporary access across this Municipal Reserve located at Lot 13, Block 3, Plan , by way of a signed agreement at the cost of the applicant; and that the other landowners who currently have accesses constructed across this Municipal Reserve be notified and informed of the choice of the County s granting them temporary access with a signed agreement at their expense or the accesses presently in place will be removed. Reeve M.J. Lewis left the meeting at 3:27 p.m. and Deputy Reeve G.E. Fitch assumed the chair. 3:27 p.m. Carl Thorsteinson - spoke on behalf of the Balmoral Heights Water Monitoring Committee. He thanked Council for their patience in this matter. He indicated that residents in this area are very closely monitoring water levels and will be looking to the County for compensation if these levels drop. He requested that Council pass a resolution restricting the drilling of any wells in the upper aquifer. He is asking for protection for the members of this community.

10 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, # Moved by Councillor D.G. Featherstone that the County request our legal counsel to work with Mr. Thorsteinson s legal counsel to come up with a solution that keeps the upper aquifer safe and eliminates the removal of any water from this aquifer on lots 52, 53, 54, 55, 60, 61, and 62, Plan , SE (Balmoral Heights Meadowglen Lands). Reeve M.J. Lewis returned to the meeting at 3:52 p.m. and resumed the chair. SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS (Con t) 5. File No. S Parkland Refining Ltd., NW the separation of title for lands lying west of Road Plan (Highway No. 2) approximately ½ mile northeast of the Town of Bowden. Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg to amend the previous motion for this application to include the following condition: (4) the applicant to enter into an Agreement for the dedication of land on the newly created lot for future road widening purposes and/or service road development to the satisfaction of the County of Red Deer and Alberta Transportation and Utilities. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch that the County Council meeting recess until 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 23, TIME: 3:58 p.m. # Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that the County Council meeting reconvene on Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at 9:05 a.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: Reeve M.J. Lewis, Deputy Reeve G.E. Fitch, Councillors G.W. Gehrke, E.R. Kinsella, and E.E. Stoyberg. Councillors P.T. Archibald and D.G. Featherstone. STAFF PRESENT: Executive Assistant J. Akey, Development Officer B.F. Hoskin, and Recording Secretary N. Lougheed. BUSINESS FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES Silverado Oilfield Ventures Ltd. - second offer submitted to purchase property located at SW (5.2 Acres) at the July 8, 1997, meeting. Tabled in order that the Public Works Superintendent had time to inspect the piles of dirt located on the property. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch to lift this from the table. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to rescind Motion No passed at the June 25, 1997, Council meeting whereby this property was to be listed for sale. # Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to accept the offer of Silverado Oilfield Ventures Ltd. for the agreed price of $57,000 and the County being responsible to remove the two piles of dirt within a year s time (Option 2)

11 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, with an ad being placed in the paper immediately for the removal of this dirt. Horn Hill Cemetery - presentation made at the July 8, 1997, meeting requesting the closure of Road Plan 6466 AU in the NE adjacent to this cemetery. Tabled in order to review the options. # Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to lift this from the table. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that the County is not prepared to take any action in regard to this road at this time, but if the problem persists, the County will look at either banning the road or closing the portion requested. William Cooper, NE request to name a street in the College Park subdivision either Cooper Avenue or Cooper Street. Tabled at the July 8, 1997, meeting for further information. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch to lift this from the table. # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg to deny this request. OTHER BUSINESS Committee Appointment - appointment of Councillor G.W. Gehrke to sit as the County representative on the Alberta TrailNet Society. # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg to appoint Councillor George Gehrke to be the County representative on the Alberta TrailNet Society. Elsey Stoyberg - thank-you card received for flowers sent while she was in the hospital for surgery. This card was passed around the room for Council to read. John and Muriel Nesom, SW thank-you letter for the dust control done this year on the road which goes by their home and leads to the Seventh Day Adventist Camp. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to receive this for information. Walter Paszkowski, Minister of Transportation - letter regarding the C&E Bridge north of Red Deer. His suggestion is to continue to discuss funding options with regional staff, and he also believes a solution could be reached whereby some government funding could be provided in consideration for the removal of the local road at-grade intersection with Hwy 2. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch to receive this for information. Municipal District of Clearwater - copy of a letter sent to the Town of Eckville regarding the ambulance boundaries for Eckville indicating that this MD decided to leave the boundaries as previously proposed. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch to receive this for information.

12 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, AAMD&C, Convention Call, Fall information and forms for this convention to be held at the Coast Terrace Inn in Edmonton on November 17 to 20, Administration is to forward the registration forms as soon as possible. Community Planning Association of Alberta - letter indicating that the 1998 Annual Planning Conference will again be held in Red Deer in April Requesting the County consider contributing as it has in the past. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch to donate $250 to the 1998 Annual Planning Conference to be put toward a coffee break or dinner. Alberta Transportation and Utilities - letter indicating that the stop conditions will be changed to allow east-west Hwy 11 traffic to continue unstopped and north-south Hwy 21 traffic to stop as no negative responses were received. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch to receive this for information. Central Alberta Mini Growth Summit - letter addressed to Reeve Lewis from Gail Surkan as chairman of the steering committee for the Central Alberta Business Information Project informing and inviting him to attend a Central Alberta Mini Growth Summit being held on Wednesday, August 13, 1997, at the Westerner Exposition Park. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch to authorize Reeve Lewis to attend this meeting being held on August 13, Red Deer College Foundation - requesting confirmation of the fulfilment of the County s annual scholarship funding commitment and confirmation of our sustained commitment of the annual award. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that the County continue with the scholarship award for the Red Deer College Foundation. RCMP, Red Deer Detachment, Victims Services Unit - letter explaining the objectives of this program along with a request for a donation of money, services, or products. # Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to defer this request for consideration at the 1998 budget discussions. MOTION DEFEATED # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that the County contribute a one-time donation of $250 to this service. Patrol Department - memo regarding the road damage to Rge Rd 254 between SH 590 and Twp Rd 352 along with a request to ban heavy truck traffic from going north on Rge Rd 254 from Twp Rd 352. Patrol Officer s recommendations are to concur with this request as well as having the Public Works Superintendent contact the two oil companies and make some arrangement for the maintenance of this road. # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that administration contact the oil companies involved in this situation and have them construct this road to County standard.

13 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Land Use Bylaw 10/97 - technical amendment to update maps. Bylaw No. 25/97 - a bylaw of the County of Red Deer No. 23, in the Province of Alberta, for the purpose of amending the Land Use Bylaw No. 10/97 with amendments and changes. (Technical amendments to maps) Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch that Bylaw No. 25/97 be given first reading. Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that Bylaw No. 25/97 be given second reading. Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that Bylaw No. 25/97 be given third reading at this time. UNANIMOUSLY Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that Bylaw No. 25/97 be given third and final reading. Specific Development Plans - requesting approval of an amendment to this plan which was originally approved at the January 7, 1997, meeting. Proposed amendment is the addition of the following Notwithstanding the foregoing, the County may, at any time, request an Outline Plan if it is deemed necessary. # Moved by Councillor E.R.. Kinsella to accept the amendment to this plan as submitted. Access Road along Blindman River at NW letter from AGRA Earth & Environmental Limited regarding the stability of this road. # Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to proceed with Phase One of this project (to come out of the Public Works budget) and approach CN Railway for the cost sharing of this project. OTHER BUSINESS (Con t) Yield Sign, Markerville - recommendations from the Patrol Department regarding the installation of a Yield sign at the intersection of the Markerville Picnic grounds access with the County road. # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg to concur with the recommendation of the Patrol Department for the installation of this Yield sign. Lot 8, Ridgewood Estates, SW offer to purchase this property which was recently advertised for sale by tender in the May 27, 1997, edition of the CENTRAL ALBERTA LIFE. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to refuse this offer to purchase this property.

14 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that For Sale signs be posted on Lot 8, SW in Ridgewood Estates and Lot 8, Block 3, NE in Blindman Industrial Park indicating that interested parties contact the County offices for information. Benalto - a discussion followed regarding the lots in Benalto that the County owns and are currently zoned Hamlet Commercial. Council directed the Development Department to get a clear outline plan for the Hamlet of Benalto along with any other information pertaining to this area to bring to a Municipal Committee meeting for discussion. As well, Council wanted to determine if there was any other territory around Benalto that could be used for residential expansion. Cultivation and Grazing Lease at SW lease was awarded at the June 25, 1997, meeting for a five-year term. Lessee is now requesting a three-year term. # Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to amend the original motion (No ) to change the time from a five-year term to a three-year term. Parkland Regional Library - letter indicating that this board is initiating the process of negotiating the membership agreements for all parties interested in joining this board. It was agreed that a letter would be sent to Parkland Regional Library indicating that County Council passed a resolution at the July 8, 1997, Council meeting whereby the County of Red Deer will not be joining the Parkland Regional Library. Lousana, CNR Property - this company is offering to sell its excess property in Lousana (7.25 acres) to the County for a total of $1800. # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that the County purchase this CNR property in Lousana for $1800 subject to the environmental reports indicating the property is environmentally safe. August 26 Council Meeting - request to change this meeting date to Wednesday, August 27. # Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to change the date of the Tuesday, August 26, 1997, Council meeting to Wednesday, August 27, Proposals from Search Consultants for the CAO Position - these proposals were reviewed and discussed. # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that the County engage the services of Pommen & Associates Ltd. for the CAO search. # Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to go into Committee as a Whole. TIME: 11:55 a.m. # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch to come out of Committee as a Whole and return to the Council meting. TIME: 12:10 p.m.

15 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, Stephan G. Stephannson (Christinnson) Cemetery # Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that the Stephan G. Stephannson (Christinnson) Cemetery allow to accommodate the burial of Lily Seifried and Dolly Stephannson whose husbands are currently interned there, and once those two plots have been used then this cemetery be closed. ADJOURNMENT # Moved by Councillor G.E. Fitch that the County Council meeting adjourn. TIME: 12:15 p.m. REEVE COMMISSIONER

16 County Council Minutes of July 22 and 23, PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS Bylaw No. 2K/97 - a bylaw to redesignate SE from Agricultural District B to Country Residence District A. (Herzog, acres) Barry and Donna Stewart (Letter) - opposed to the proposed amendment. Speakers Donel Bryck - concerns regarding (1) increased traffic on McKenzie Road, (2) water and sewer, (3) area already too concentrated, suggested 5-acres lots instead of 2-acre size. Gordon Moen - concerns regarding the heavy traffic on McKenzie Road as well as the water table in this area needs to be considered. Also feels the parcel sizes are too small. Bill Manning, WMN Engineering - responded that studies have been done (AGRA) which indicate that water is available as well as the quality being there. The property is also suitable for sewage disposal fields. Instead of there being increased traffic on McKenzie Road, traffic will be directed to Waskasoo Avenue. Ingrid Harrison - not necessarily opposed to this subdivision, but would prefer seeing no less than 3-acre lots in keeping with the area. Brenda Hoskin, Development Officer - under the South Hills Area Structure Plan the minimum lot size is 2 acres. The proposed subdivision meets this requirement. Reports have been received on water and sewage for 25 lots (since been decreased to 20 lots) and there is sufficient water for 25 additional residences. Storm water management summary has not been received because the delineation of the road has not been agreed on at this time. A traffic study has been addressed in the South Hills Area Structure Plan. Bylaw No. 23/97 - a bylaw of the County of Red Deer No. 23 in the Province of Alberta, for the purpose of amending the Land Use Bylaw No. 10/97 with amendments and changes. (Meadows, Herder, NE mobile home or dwelling as a permitted use) Speaker Bob Smitten, Consultant - gave clarification on this application.