Minutes of a Regular Meeting of County Council RED DEER COUNTY Tuesday, August 17, 1999 1.0 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of Red Deer County Council was held in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building located at 4758-32 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, and was called to order at 9:30 a.m. PRESENT: Reeve P.T. Archibald, Deputy Reeve G.W. Gehrke, Councillors S.M. Bell, G.C. Johnson, E.R. Kinsella, M.J. Lewis, and T.J. Lougheed. STAFF PRESENT: County Manager W.A. Stambaugh, Community and Planning Services Director G. Buchanan, Corporate Services Director K. Enion, Operations Services Director M. Savard, Development Officer B.F. Hoskin (attended in the afternoon during Development applications), and Recording Secretary J. Erichson. 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA CC-99-515 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed that Council approve and accept the agenda as submitted. 2.1 Additional agenda items: Councillor T.J. Lougheed 12.4 - Gravel Issue Councillor M.J. Lewis 10.1 - Alberta Municipal Affairs/Alberta Infrastructure Meeting Update Reeve P.T. Archibald 11.3 - Legal Issue CC-99-516 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that Council approve and accept the additional agenda items as submitted. 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES CC-99-517 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to approve the minutes of the August 3, 1999, regular meeting of County Council as circulated. 4.0 DIRECTORS REPORTS 4.1 Accounts and Paysheets CC-99-518 Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell that the accounts and payments be approved and accepted as circulated, with a copy covering Cheques No. 34798 to 35083 being attached to the minutes. 4.2 Council Barbecue For Staff CC-99-519 Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell that Council host a barbecue for the staff on September 21, 1999, at the County office. 6.0 REPORTS 6.1 Effective Representation & Electoral Boundaries - a background document and survey questionnaire requesting public comment on the concept of effective representation.
County Council Minutes of August 17, 1999 2 CC-99-520 Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell to receive for information and accommodate the return of information by the September 1, 1999, deadline. 6.2 Governor General of Canada - letter requesting council s support for a project to nominate local area residents for honors and awards which include The Order of Canada, The Meritorious Service Decorations, The Decorations for Bravery and The Governor Generals Caring Canadian Award. CC-99-521 Moved by Councillor M.J. Lewis to accommodate the Governor General s request to support the program by displaying all materials and informing the public by way of an article insertion in the Red Deer County News. 6.3 Salt and Equipment Storage Shed Construction - to authorize the tender and award of the 1999 salt and equipment storage shed construction at Lousana. CC-99-522 Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to authorize administration to proceed with tendering and award of the Lousana salt shed and storage building up to $55,000, in accordance with the Red Deer County Purchasing Policy through advertisement in the local newspaper. 6.4 Hwy 596 - Bridge Culvert Installation & Related Work - to approve award of tender to proceed with installation of the bridge culvert and related work on Sec Hwy 596. CC-99-523 Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell to award the contract for the bridge culvert installation and other work (Bridge File 884 - Sylvan Creek) to low bidder, Lentz Equipment Repairs Ltd., for a total of $141,590, which has received provincial approval; and to approve the overall budget for this project not to exceed the amount of $156,596. 6.5 IDP - Red Deer County/City of Red Deer - to release the draft Red Deer County/City of Red Deer Intermunicipal Development Plan for public review and comment. CC-99-524 Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson to accept the draft Intermunicipal Development Plan as information and approve release of the draft plan for public review and consultation; and approval of a joint public open house with the City of Red Deer on the Tuesday, August 31, 1999. 6.6 Hamlet of Springbrook Boundary - to review and enlarge Hamlet of Springbrook boundary to reflect the larger community as identified in the Area Redevelopment Plan. CC-99-525 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that administration develop a program to proceed with for Council approval which would formally enlarge the boundaries of the Hamlet to include the existing Hamlet, airport, Harvard Park lands and the undeveloped lands. Also included in project is the consideration of a change of name for the community, subject to public consultation on the boundary and name change proposal. 6.7 Funding Requests - Community Groups - to review funding requests from four different community groups.
County Council Minutes of August 17, 1999 3 CC-99-526 CC-99-527 CC-99-528 CC-99-529 Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson to deny the funding request of the Innisfail Curling Club for a curling club renovation. CARRIED Councillor Lewis opposed Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to approve a contribution to a maximum of $2,250 for the Linn Valley Community Association to assist with maintenance or replacement of the rink, baseball and/or playground facilities based on a matching contribution from the Community. (In-kind service will be considered). CARRIED Councillor Bell opposed Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed to approve the funding request of the Stephansson Icelandic Society in the amount of $2,450 to dedicate towards the 100 th Anniversary of the Markerville Creamery. CARRIED Councillor Johnson opposed Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson to deny the funding request of the Bowden Historical Society for an Artifact Cataloguing Project. CARRIED Councillor Lougheed opposed 6.8 Central Park Traffic Planning Study - to review results and recommendations of the Central Park Network Traffic Study and to provide information on options for future road development. CC-99-530 Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that Network Alternative B2 of the Central Park Network Planning study be selected to guide the short term future transportation improvements required for Central Park at an estimated cost of $2,250,000 (as attached); and, that Council amend Schedule D, Central Park Offsite Levy, of Bylaw No. 17/96, the Offsite Levies Bylaw, as shown on the attached sheet, to recover the costs of the transportation improvements necessary for Central Park. CARRIED Reeve Archibald and Councillor Johnson opposed 5.0 DELEGATIONS 5.1 11:00 a.m. - Kathy Koehler, Camp Kasota - A presentation was made by Kathy Koehler regarding the problems and concerns associated with the boat launch traffic utilizing Rge Rd 21 and their encroachment on Camp Kasota property. Although Red Deer County has provided signage and trash cans, she is requesting that we consider closure of the road or provision of restroom facilities. The camp favors the latter alternative. Council requested administration to review alternatives and provide a report to Council. 5.2 11:15 a.m. - Ron Stephansson - A written and verbal presentation was submitted by Ron Stephansson regarding the Hola Bridge on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of the Hola District. Mr. Stephansson stressed options available for the short and long term preservation of the bridge for light duty traffic. Technical information and questions were addressed by engineer, Mr. James Morgan of EXH Engineering Services Ltd. Mr. Randy Hillman also provided input on presentation. CC-99-531 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed to consider a funding request for the Hola Bridge as an addition to the agenda. (Unanimous support required.) MOTION DEFEATED Councillors Kinsella and Johnson opposed
County Council Minutes of August 17, 1999 4 11.0 IN-CAMERA SESSIONS CC-99-532 Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell that the County Council meeting go in-camera. TIME: 11:45 a.m. Legal and land issues to be discussed. CC-99-533 Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson that the County Council meeting come out of camera. TIME: 11:55 p.m. 11.1 Legal Issue - discussion regarding property surrounding Red Deer Regional Airport and the encroachment of incompatible development. CC-99-534 Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson to adopt setback regulations during the Land Use Bylaw review which provide setbacks for incompatible developments around the Red Deer Regional Airport, and to examine procurement of lands that are required for future expansion of the airport. 11.2 Land Issue - application for closure and sale and/or lease of road way adjacent to Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 812-1555, in NE 29-37-27-4. CC-99-535 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed to initiate the process of closure and sale of Parcel A located in NE 29-37-27-4, adjacent to Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 812-1555, at market value; and closure and negotiation of a conditional lease of Parcel B located in NE 29-37-27-4, adjacent to Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 812-1555. Recess: 12:05 p.m. for lunch. Reconvene: County Council meeting called back to order at 1:15 p.m. 5.0 DELEGATIONS 5.3 1:15 p.m. - John Railton - A written and verbal presentation was submitted by John Railton regarding the condominium development at Whispering Pines Golf and Country Club Resort. Mr. Railton brought forward information to support the opinion of various landowners in the area that the development at Pine Lake area has reached its capacity. They are requesting that an environmental study be completed prior to any further development to ensure a commitment to sustainable development which promotes resource conservation, environmental impact and protects significant natural environments. This study would include effective, long-range planning for the area. 7.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS CC-99-536 Motion by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that the County Council meeting recess for the holding of a public hearing. TIME: 1:30 p.m. A copy of the comments received by persons in attendance at the public hearing are attached and are considered to be part of these minutes. CC-99-537 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed that the County Council meeting reconvene after the public hearing. TIME: 1:40 p.m.
County Council Minutes of August 17, 1999 5 7.1 Bylaw No. 2EE/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt NE 28-36-1-5 from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (James & Linda Scott - 3 acres) CC-99-538 CC-99-539 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed that Bylaw 2EE/99 be given second reading. Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that Bylaw No. 2EE/99 be given third and final reading. 7.2 Bylaw No. 2DD/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt SW 33-37-26-4 from Agricultural District B to Country Residence District B. (David & Sharon Hicke - 2 acres) CC-99-540 CC-99-541 Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson that Bylaw No. 2DD/99 be given second reading. Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell that Bylaw No. 2DD/99 be given third and final reading. 7.3 Bylaw No. 2T/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt SW 11-35-24-4 from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (Brian & Linda Colley - 10.27 acres) CC-99-542 CC-99-543 Moved by Councillor M.J. Lewis that Bylaw No. 2T/99 be given second reading. Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson that Bylaw No. 2T/99 be given third and final reading. 8.0 BYLAW / DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 8.1 Whispering Pines Golf and Country Club Resort Ltd. NW 12 and SW 13, 36-25-4 - requesting second and third reading of the draft area structure plan. Bylaw No. 8/99 - a bylaw to adopt an Area Structure Plan for Pt NW 12 and SW 13, 36-25-4 to allow for the future integration of bareland condominium recreational vehicle lots within the existing golf course. As Councillor Johnson was absent from the public hearing for Bylaw No. 8/99 held July 8, 1999, at Pine Lake Hub Community Center, he abstained from voting on the following four (4) motions (CC-99-544 to CC-99-547). CC-99-544 CC-99-545 CC-99-546 Moved by Councillor M.J. Lewis that Bylaw No. 8/99 be given second reading. Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to amend Bylaw No. 8/99 to include the following conditions: (1) lots to be a minimum of 2500 square feet; (2) a minimum of 10 percent green area per residential pod (phase) to be provided; (3) the developers to incur 35 percent of the cost to upgrade Twp Rd 362 from Sec Hwy 816 east to the T-intersection at Rge Rd 251. Moved by Councillor M.J. Lewis to amend Bylaw No. 8/99 as follows: (1) Policy 3.1.5 to read: The existing 54 unit lakeshore campsite will be developed into approximately 35 bareland condominium recreation vehicle lots. Overall density is not affected by the conversion of the campsite to bareland condominium lots, since the number of proposed lots
County Council Minutes of August 17, 1999 6 is lower than the existing 54 camping sites. Lake use also will not be affected. (2) Policy 3.1.6 to read: The most significant new component of the concept is the integration of five pods of bareland condominium recreational vehicle lot development which will be linked by a private road network throughout the golf course (3) Add to Policy 4.1. at the end of paragraph 3, Other developments within the Plan area will have the ability to eventually tie into the facility. (4) Add to Policy 4.2.4 at the end of Paragraph 1, The road network plan will be registered as part of the Condominium plans to ensure legal and physical access to each pod. (5) Add to Policy 6.0, 12. Closure and lease or sale of the undeveloped road allowance will be addressed in a manner satisfactory to the County. (6) Policy 6.0 to read: 13. The developer will seek a waiver from Alberta Environment in regard to setback of the proposed development from the existing lagoons. (7) Policy 6.0 to read: 7. A minimum 20-metre Environmental Reserve strip to be provided at the time of initial subdivision. It is acknowledged that existing legal non-conforming development may prohibit this. Additional reserve lands may be dedicated at the time of further subdivision. CC-99-547 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that Bylaw No. 8/99, as amended, be given third and final reading. 8.2 Hamill, P. & B., NE 22-38-2-5 - application to redesignate 23 acres from County Residence Agricultural District CRAG to Agricultural District B and redesignate 8.95 acres from Agricultural District B to Direct Control District DCD to create separate title to the existing training facility and a future residence and accessory buildings. Bylaw No. 2JJ/99 - a bylaw to redesignate 23 acres of Pt NE 22-38-2-5 from Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG to Agricultural District B and to redesignate 8.95 acres from Agricultural District B to Direct Control District (Pat and Bill Hamill). CC-99-548 Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell that Bylaw No. 2JJ /99 be given first reading with no further action being taken until the following are submitted for review by administration: (1) engineered groundwater evaluation and percolation tests; and, (2) engineered information supporting the availability of water and on-site sewage capability. 8.3 Amy, Bill & Terri, NE 31-35-23-4 - application to redesignate 3.26 acres from Agricultural District B to County Residence Agricultural District CRAG to facilitate the development of a country residence subdivision. Bylaw No. 2KK/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt NE 31-35-23-4 from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (Bill and Terri Amy - 3.26 Acres) CC-99-549 Moved by Councillor M.J. Lewis that Bylaw 2KK /99 be given first reading with no further action being taken until the following are submitted for review by administration: (1) engineered groundwater evaluation and percolation tests which demonstrate on-site sewage capability and groundwater availability; and (2) information concerning the availability of power, natural gas and telephone.
County Council Minutes of August 17, 1999 7 8.4 Doidge, Bruce A. & Marlene A., NE 19-38-26-4 - application to redesignate 2.29 acres from Agricultural District B to County Residence District B to facilitate development of a country residence parcel. Bylaw No. 2LL/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt NE 19-38-26-4 from Agricultural District B to County Residence District B. (Bruce and Marlene Doidge - 2.29 acres). CC-99-550 Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson that Bylaw No. 2LL/99 be given first reading with the public hearing to be held September 21, 1999. 8.5 Ziola, Dale E. & Kevin T., SE 28-37-1-5 - application to redesignate 4.45 acres from Agricultural District B to County Residence Agricultural District CRAG to facilitate development of a country residence parcel. Bylaw No. 2MM/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt SE 28-37-1-5 from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (Dale and Kevin Ziola - 4.45 acres). CC-99-551 Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that Bylaw No. 2MM/99 be given first reading with no further action being taken until the following are submitted for review by administration: (1) engineered groundwater evaluation and percolation tests; and (2) a site assessment prepared by a qualified professional confirming that the proposed subdivision is not located within a flood plain. 8.6 Windo, James & Doris, SE 4-36-3-5 - application to redesignate 13.6 acres from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG to facilitate a country residence subdivision. Persons present who spoke to this application: Bob Smitten, consultant, on behalf of the applicant. Bylaw No. 2NN/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt SE 4-36-3-5 from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (James and Doris Windo - 13.6 acres). CC-99-552 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that Bylaw No. 2NN/99 be given first reading with no further action being taken on this application until receipt and processing of an application for subdivision. 9.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS 9.1 File No. S-028-99 - Larry & Lorraine Layden, SW 26-35-28-4 - application to subdivide 8.25 acres for an industrial subdivision. Persons present who spoke to this application: Bob Smitten, consultant, on behalf of the applicant CC-99-553 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that the application of Larry and Lorraine Layden to subdivide 8.25 acres for an industrial subdivision on Pt SW 26-35-28-4 be tabled pending completion of an Area Structure Plan. CARRIED Reeve Archibald opposed
County Council Minutes of August 17, 1999 8 9.2 File No. S-030-99 - James & Linda Scott, NE 28-36-1-5 - application to subdivide 3 acres for the development of a country residence parcel. Persons present who spoke to this application: Bob Smitten, consultant, on behalf of the applicant CC-99-554 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed that the application made by James and Linda Scott to subdivide Pt NE 28-36-1-5 for creation of a 3-acre country residence be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) subdivision to be effected by Descriptive Plan or Plan of Survey, the Alberta Land Surveyor to explain the advantages or disadvantages of each; and confirmation from an Alberta Land Surveyor that no existing buildings are located within 7.6 metres of a newly created property line; (2) payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to Red Deer County; (3) the applicant to enter into an agreement regarding access, utilities, etc. to the properties, with and to the satisfaction of Red Deer County, 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 provisions of services and/or necessary easements; and (4) the dedication of 5 metres along the east side of the proposed lot for possible future road widening purposes to the satisfaction of Red Deer County. 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 9.3 File No. S-031-99 - David & Sharon Hicke, SW 33-37-26-4 - application to subdivide 2 acres for the development of a country residence parcel. Persons present who spoke to this application: Bob Smitten, consultant, on behalf of the applicant CC-99-555 Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson that the application of David and Sharon Hicke to subdivide Pt SW 33-37-26-4 for creation of a 2-acre country residential parcel be approved subject to the following conditions: (1) subdivision to be effected by Plan of Survey and confirmation from an Alberta Land Surveyor that no existing buildings are located within 7.6 metres of a newly created property line; (2) payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to the Red Deer County; and (3) the applicant to enter into an agreement regarding access, utilities, etc. to the properties, with and to the satisfaction of the Red Deer County, 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. 9.4 File No. S-032-99 - Brian & Linda Colley, SW 11-35-24-4 - application to subdivide 10.27 acres for the development of a country residence parcel.
County Council Minutes of August 17, 1999 9 CC-99-556 Moved by Councillor M.J. Lewis that the application made by Brian and Linda Colley to subdivide 10.27 acres for the development of a country residence parcel be approved subject to the following conditions: approved subject to the following conditions: (1) subdivision to be effected by Descriptive Plan; (2) payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to Red Deer County; and (3) the applicant to enter into an agreement regarding access, utilities, etc. to the properties, with and to the satisfaction of Red Deer County, 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 provisions 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. 12.0 CORRESPONDENCE 12.1 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - copy of decision of Gordon and Velvet Wood appeal hearing. 12.2 Rural Beautification Program - card of thanks from Gerald and Bev Mokry commending staff for hard work and dedication with this program. 12.3 Alberta Minister of Infrastructure - letter regarding intersection improvements on Hwy 2 in the Innisfail and Bowden area. 12.4 Gravel Issue - Letter from ratepayer commenting on the possibility of implementation of a Gravel Day program. CC-99-557 Moved by Councillor G.C. Johnson to receive this correspondence (Items 12.1 to 12.4) for information. 10.0 COUNCIL MEMBERS (Committee) REPORTS 10.1 AAMDC - Minister W. Paszkowski Provincial Forum Conference - Report from Councillor Lewis regarding a meeting attended by Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta Infrastructure and various municipal representatives. CC-99-558 Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell to receive this report for information. 13.0 ADJOURNMENT CC-99-559 Moved by Councillor T.J. Lougheed that the County Council meeting adjourn. TIME: 4:15 p.m. REEVE COUNTY MANAGER
County Council Minutes of August 17, 1999 10 PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS Bylaw No. 2EE/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt NE 28-36-1-5 from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (James and Linda Scott - 3 acres) No speakers heard or letters received. Bylaw No. 2DD/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt SW 33-37-26-4 from Agricultural District B to Country Residence District B. (David and Sharon Hicke - 2 acres) No speakers heard or letters received. Bylaw No. 2T/99 - a bylaw to redesignate Pt SW 11-35-24-4 from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (Brian and Linda Colley - 10.27 acres) No speakers heard or letters received.