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COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

MARCH 5, 2013 (to follow MPC Meeting)

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1.0 CALL TO ORDER

2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2.1 Additional Agenda Items

3.0 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

3.1 Minutes of the regular meeting of County Council held Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

3.2 Questions/matters arising from the minutes

4.0 ADMINISTRATOR’S/DIRECTORS’ REPORTS

4.1 Administrative Items

5.0 DELEGATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

6.0 REPORTS

6.1 2013 Municipal Election – consideration of some preliminary matters in relation to the October 21, 2013, Municipal Election.

6.2 Proposed AAMDC Resolution – request received from the County of St. Paul to endorse an emergent resolution being proposed in relation to Funding of Approved Water for Life Projects Based on Actual Total Costs.

6.3 Delburne’s 100th Centennial Celebrations – request received from Delburne’s 100 Year Centennial Committee for a financial contribution toward the costs for the celebration events planned for June 29 to July 1, 2013.

6.4 Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant – request for a financial contribution to assist with the costs incurred by the Plant’s recent purchase of a color sorter.

7.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS

7.1 NE 17-35-27-4 (Division 4) – application to subdivide a 5.45-hectare (13.46-acre) parcel containing a farmstead.

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8.0 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS & REPORTS

9.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS - 1:30 p.m.

9.1 Bylaw No. 2013/1 - a bylaw for the closure of Range Road 21 located between NE 11 and NW 12, 39-2-5 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.

10.0 IN-CAMERA SESSIONS

11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.1 Reports from individual Councillors for meetings attended since February 20, 2013.

12.0 NOTICES OF MOTION / COUNCILLORS’ CONCERNS

13.0 ADJOURNMENT

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Minutes of a Regular Meeting ofCounty Council

RED DEER COUNTY

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

1.0 CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of Red Deer County Council was held in the Council Chambers of theRed Deer County Centre located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, and wascalled to order by Mayor J.J. Wood at 11:51 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 ServicesDirector C. Cvik, Operations Services Director M. Campbell, CorporateCommunications Manager T. Harke and Legislative Services AssistantS. Saretsky.

Planning/Development administration in attendance for developmentapplications: R. Barr, F. Joynt and T. March.

2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Administration advised of the request to have Agenda Items No. 5.1 and 8.1 withdrawn fromtoday’s agenda.

CC-13-030 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to amend the agenda by deletingItems No. 5.1 and 8.1 and to approve the agenda as amended.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

CC-13-031 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to approve the minutes of theFebruary 5, 2013, regular meeting of County Council as submitted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.0 REPORTS

6.1 Award of Contract for Rge Rd 271 Roadway Improvements and Storm Water Outlet -Engineering Manager R. Mayhew reported on the recommendation to award the contract forthis construction project.

CC-13-032 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke to award the contract for theRge Rd 271 Roadway Improvements and Storm Water Outletconstruction to Urban Dirt Works for the sum of $1,509,666.38 includingGST and an additional 10 percent for contingency.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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5.0 DELEGATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS

5.2 12:00 p.m. – Earl Dreeshen, M.P. – in attendance to assist Deputy Mayor Philip Massierwith the presentation of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to Mayor Jim Wood, FireChief Tom Metzger and Fire Lieutenant Shawn Howery.

Recess: 12:07 p.m.

Reconvene: County Council meeting called back to order at 1:30 p.m.

9.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS

A summary of the comments received by the persons in attendance at the public hearing isattached and is considered to be part of these minutes. The public hearing closed at 1:31 p.m.

9.1 Bylaw No. 2013/2.01 – a bylaw to redesignate Lot 3, Block 4, Plan 992-0008,SE 6-39-27-4 (4.01 hectares/9.91 acres) from Country Residential District “R-1” to AgriculturalDistrict “Ag.”

CC-13-033 Moved by Councillor G.W. Gehrke that the bylaw 2013/2.01 be givensecond reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CC-13-034 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that Bylaw No. 2013/2.01 be given thirdand final reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.0 REPORTS

6.2 Re-open a Closed Road Allowance – Assessment Services Manager B. Boomer reportedon an application to give first reading to a bylaw to reopen the closed portion of road allowancein the SE 16-34-3-5, Twp Rd 342.

Bylaw No. 2013/3 – a bylaw to reopen the closed portion of road allowance adjoining the southboundary of SE 16-34-3-5.

CC-13-035 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar that Bylaw No. 2013/3 be given firstreading with the public hearing to be scheduled for April 9, 2013.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS

7.1 NW 35-36-26-4 (Division 3) – application to subdivide a 8.09-hectare (20-acre) bareparcel from 64.7 hectares (160 acres).

CC-13-036 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to approve the application tosubdivide 8.09 hectares (20 acres) from NW 35-36-26-4, subject to thefollowing 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 provide confirmation that suitable arrangements

have been made with utility companies for provision of services and/ornecessary easements (i.e. power, gas);


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5. The Applicant shall ensure there is adequate physical access to thenew parcel and to the balance of lands;

6. The Applicant may be required to upgrade the road to conform toRed Deer County standards. Whenever Red Deer County requires anexisting road access to be upgraded, a caveat will be required as acondition of subdivision to be registered on title to ensure that prior todevelopment of the property, the road access will be brought up tocounty standards;

7. Confirmation of availability and adequacy of a suitable water supplyand private sewage disposal system that complies with applicablestandards and regulations; and

8. The dedication by way of an agreement registered as a caveat on theland title indicating a 5.2-metre widening along the entire north andwest boundaries of the quarter section for possible future roadwidening purposes in favour of Red Deer (fees required).

TIE VOTE - MOTION LOSTMayor 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

8.2 NE 34-35-28-4 (Division 4) – (1) consideration of Bylaw No. 2012/2.05 – a bylaw toredesignate 1.21 hectares (3 acres) from Agricultural District “Ag” to Medium Industrial District“MI,” and (2) application to subdivide 1.21 hectares (3 acres) to accommodate the futureconstruction of a cardlock and bulk fuel facility.

Recess: 1:58 p.m.

Reconvene: 2:09 p.m.

Councillor Archibald not eligible to vote on the motion presented for Bylaw No. 2012/2.05 asshe was absent from the December 4, 2012, public hearing.

CC-13-037 Moved by Councillor D.G. Hoar to refer decision on Bylaw No. 2012/2.05to allow the applicant to work with administration on a revised plan toredesignate the land from Agricultural District “Ag” to Direct ControlDistrict “DCD” with conditions that a cardlock and salvage yard are notpermitted uses. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Councillor Archibald did not vote on this motion

11.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councillors reported on meetings they have attended on behalf of Red Deer County sinceFebruary 6, 2013.


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13.0 ADJOURNMENT

CC-13-038 Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that the County Council meetingadjourn. TIME: 2:26 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS

Bylaw No. 2013/2.01 – a bylaw to redesignate Lot 3, Block 4, Plan 992-0008, SE 6-39-27-4(4.01 hectares/ 9.91 acres) from Country Residential District “R-1” to Agricultural District “Ag.”

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Red Deer CountyI I 10 COUNCIL

DATE Vna4cit C .1e/3

FILE a -I ADMINISTRATION REPORT

Date: February 27, 2013

Memo To: Council

From: Legislative Services

Subject: 2013 Municipal Election

1.0 PURPOSE — the next municipal election is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2013. Thisreport is to advise Council of some of the recent amendments to the Local Authorities ElectionAct (LAEA) along with some of the requirements under the Act and to receive Councilapproval/direction on some preliminary matters.

2.0 BACKGROUND — in past elections, Red Deer County has worked in cooperation withChinook's Edge School Division in the holding of elections. This not only provides for a sharingof costs but also a sharing of resources, knowledge and workers. Most importantly, thisprovides residents with a convenient voting process by allowing, in most cases, voting for boththe County Council and the School Board at one polling station. Administration plans tocontinue to work with Chinook's Edge to provide convenient voting for Red Deer Countyresidents. In addition, administration also plans to work with the urban municipalities locatedwithin County boundaries and the City of Red Deer, on behalf of Red Deer Catholic RegionalSchool Division, for the provision of convenient voting for all residents.

Upon receipt of a Ministerial Order from the Minister of Municipal Affairs in 1998, a bylaw wasadopted to allow for the modified voting procedure, which allows Red Deer County to havemore than one polling station per division. This bylaw remains in effect.

In 1998, a bylaw was passed and remains in effect that requires each candidate filing anomination for election to provide a $100 deposit to accompany said nomination papers. Thelegislation now allows Council to adopt a deposit of up to $1000 to be provided. A change inthe deposit requirements would be achieved by adoption of a new bylaw.

Legislative Services Manager Nancy Lougheed has been appointed as the Returning Officer forRed Deer County for the last five elections.

3.0 DISCUSSION — Term of Office — commencing with the 2013 election, the term of office is setat four years (previously three years).

Elector Eligibility — commencing with the 2013 election, as Red Deer County does notproduce a list of electors, in order to be permitted to vote in the municipal election, all electorsmust continue to sign a statement (Voting Register) stating they are eligible to vote in theelection, and, new in 2013, electors must produce proof of their identity and current residence.

The LAEA provides that an elected authority may pass a bylaw no later than 6 months prior tonomination day that lists the identification the elector is to produce in order to be eligible to vote.If a bylaw is not passed, the identification requirements are set as the same requirements forproviding identification to vote in a provincial election. These requirements are a governmentissued identification containing the elector's photograph, current address and name. Thisincludes a Driver's Licence or an Alberta Identification Card. If the elector is not able to

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produce a government issued identification, then the elector is required to produce one piece ofidentification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act that establishesthe elector's name and current address (see attached listing of examples of acceptableidentification).

Administration recommends that Red Deer County electors be allowed to produce identificationas required in Section 53(1)(b) of the L4EA that essentially mirrors the identificationrequirements for voting in a provincial election.

Advance Vote Qualifications — prior to the 2007 municipal election, there were certaininstances that applied to enable an elector to vote at the Advance Vote. Those qualificationswere deleted when amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act were adopted in 2007.Commencing with the 2007 election, there are no restrictions on which electors may vote at theAdvance Vote.

In 2010 and 2007, two advance votes were held (one 9 days prior to Election Day and the other11 days prior). In 2010, 146 votes were cast, and, in 2007, a total of 107 votes were cast.

Authorization for holding an advance vote is accomplished by way of a Council resolution.Administration recommends that Red Deer County hold an advance vote in the 2013 election.

Vote by Special Ballot — Sections 77.1 to 77.3 enable electors to apply to vote by "specialballot," frequently referred to as "mail-in" ballots. It is the option of the municipality if it wishes tooffer vote by special ballot, and a resolution of Council is required to provide for voting byspecial ballot.

Electors eligible to vote by special ballot are those electors who are unable to vote at anadvance vote or at the voting station on Election Day because of(a) physical incapacity,(b) absence from the local jurisdiction, or(c) being a returning officer, deputy returning officer, constable, candidate, official agent or

scrutineer who may be located on election day at a voting station other than that for theelector's place of residence.

The new identification requirements also apply to those wishing to vote by Special Ballot.These electors are required to attach a copy of their identification that meets the requirementswhen submitting their Special Ballot.

A resolution authorizing vote by special ballot must also include the method(s) in whichapplication for special ballot may be made (in writing, by telephone, by fax, in person, bye-mail). The Act provides that application for Special Ballot may be made between the dayafter the day the resolution is passed to provide for special ballots and that applications andballots be received up until the closing of voting stations on Election Day.

Red Deer County provided its electors with the opportunity to vote by Special Ballot during the2007 and 2010 elections, with a total of 28 electors choosing this method of voting in 2007 and24 in 2010.

Administration recommends that Red Deer County provide vote by Special Ballot in the 2013election. The special ballots would be delivered to the applicants shortly after the 24-hourwaiting period following close of Nominations, and the deadline for receipt of special ballotswould be the closing (8 p.m.) of voting stations on Election Day.

Municipal Election Finance and Contribution Disclosure — amendments adopted in 2010and coming into force on December 10, 2012, are Section 147.4(1.1) that requires municipalcandidates to donate all surplus municipal campaign funds, including amounts of $500 or less,


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to a charity or the municipality if they do not run in the next general election, which would be theOctober 2013 election. In addition, if the candidates are not planning to run in the 2013election, they are also required to clear any campaign deficits.

Section 147.21(1) requires that a candidate register with the municipality before he/she acceptany campaign contributions prior to nomination day. This change applies to campaign periodsbeginning on or after January 1, 2014, so does not apply to the 2013 general election.

Section 147.3(1) has been updated to allow a candidate to open a campaign account at afinancial institution in his/her own name.

4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS — as part of the 2013 budget process, funds have been allocatedfor election expenses.

5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 That Nancy Lougheed be appointed as Red Deer County's Returning Officer for the 2013Municipal Election pursuant to Section 13(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act.

5.2 That Red Deer County, pursuant to Section 73 of the Local Authorities Election Act, hold anadvance vote for the 2013 Municipal Election.

5.3 That Red Deer County, pursuant to Sections 77.1 and 77.2 of the Local Authorities Election Act,provide electors with the opportunity to vote by Special Ballot during the 2013 MunicipalElection provided said electors meet the eligibility requirements, with application for SpecialBallot to be accepted by any of the following means: in writing, by telephone, by fax, in personor by e-mail.

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ADMINISTRATION REPORT

Date: March 5, 2013

Memo To: County Council


Subject: Support for Proposed AAMDC Resolution

1.0 PURPOSE — County of St. Paul has approached Red Deer County to endorse its emergentresolution regarding the Water for Life Program at the 2013 AAMDC Spring Convention.

2.0 BACKGROUND I DISCUSSION — the Water for Life Program funds projects to the approvedamount however, many municipalities are finding that inflation, development of newtechnologies and other issues are resulting in increased final costs over the approved amount.Historically, the province has provided funding for the final cost of the project rather than theapproved amount.

In Red Deer County, Water for Life funding supports the construction of the South Red DeerRegional Wastewater Commission's (SRDRWC) sewer line from the Town of Olds to the City ofRed Deer. The province initially approved funding for the SRDRWC sewer line based on anengineering scope document that was created in 2007. The original funding agreement wasbased on estimated eligible costs but with the final actual eligible costs to be considered. TheMinister recently approved additional funding however, this is to be the last funding increase theproject sees even though it is incomplete and final eligible costs are still outstanding. Recentestimates suggests the SRDRWC sewer line will have an approximate funding short fall of $12million. All member municipalities within the SRDRWC will be immensely affected by thisfunding shortfall.

Each resolution requires a mover and a seconder. The County of St.Paul will be the mover ofthis emergent resolution and would like Red Deer County to be the seconder. As a seconder amember of Council will need to publically second the resolution during the resolution sessionand they will be offered an opportunity to give background information and comments tosupport the resolution.

A copy of the proposed resolution is attached.

3.0 ALTERNATIVES3.1 Council approve endorsing the resolution as presented.3.2 Council not approve endorsing the resolution.

4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS — Red Deer County endorse the County of St. Paul's emergentresolution regarding the Water for Life Program at the AAMDC Spring Convention.

islative Services Assistant

N. Loughe , Legislative Services Manager

Curtis Herzberg, County Manager

Proposed AAMDC Resolution – request

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Resolution ?-13S

Funding of Approved Water for Life Projects Based on Actual Total Costs

County of St. Paul

WHEREAS municipalities are facing increasing funding challenges to address theinfrastructure costs to develop new water and wastewater systems and maintainexisting systems; and

WHEREAS municipalities throughout the province have received approval and fundingfor Water for Life projects for the development of new regional water and wastewatersystems which are more cost-effective and/or environmentally desirable thanindependent systems; and

WHEREAS municipalities have commenced engineering and construction of these newprojects in consultation with Alberta Transportation Water for Life consultants; and

WHEREAS these projects have exceeded original cost and engineering estimates dueto current pricing, new technologies, etc., after the initial funding approval letter wasreceived ; and

WHEREAS the Government of Alberta has historically provided funding of the projectbased on actual total costs rather than the approved amount; and

WHEREAS the Government of Alberta is hosting Water Conversations throughout theprovince and have indicated in their Water for Life Action Plan, item 1.5, need to "designand implement regional drinking water and wastewater solutions";

WHEREAS in preparation for the Water Conversation, the Government of Albertaprepared a document titled Our Water, Our Future validates the difficulty communities tofinance drinking water and wastewater systems through utility charges alone making itnecessary to find ways to minimize or share these costs.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts andCounties advocate on the behalf of municipalities for the Government of Alberta tocontinue to fund "projects" through the Water for Life program at the approvedpercentage of the estimate rather than to the amount indicated in the approval letter toreflect actual cost; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of Alberta ensures that currentapproved projects are funded based on actual total costs prior to the approval of newprojects under the Water for Life Program.

Member Background

The County of St. Paul has two current projects occurring that have received Water forLife approval and funding. Both of these projects were based on a Regional Water


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Study that was conducted in 2008/09. The funding requested for these projects wasbased on the information and engineering estimates outlined in the Regional WaterStudy. In both of these projects current engineering estimates indicate that the projectswill exceed the approval dollars granted in the approval letter received by the County/Elk Point/St. Paul Regional Water Commission.

The County in the first project has tendered out and constructed the water transmissionline during the 2012 fiscal year. Currently the County is ready to tender out the newWater Treatment Plant to serve two (and in the future three) communities. Engineeringestimates for this project show that the funding shortfall on this project will be anestimated $1,500,000.

In the second project where the County is part of the Elk Point/St. Paul Regional WaterCommission who requested the funding, the project is estimated to fall shortapproximately $4,500,000 in order to complete all the components of the project.

Many of the projects applied for and approved in the province under this program are adirect result of municipalities being unable to comply with the Code of Practiceprescribed by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development for theirwater or wastewater facilities. Therefore in an effort to come back into or remain incompliance, municipalities have joined together to work regionally to provide safedrinking water to their residents and efficient, sustainable wastewater solutions for theirregions. Municipalities are forced to meet the regulations set by Alberta Environmentand Sustainable Resource Development, but the funding for them to do these projectscomes from Alberta Transportation.

The municipalities/regional groups undertaking the project as well as AlbertaTransportation and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development workcollectively to find the appropriate solution for the approved project. Inevitably some ofthese projects end up exceeding the cost projections indicated in the Water for Lifeapplication. In the past, Alberta Transportation has funded the project based on thepercentage they approved in their approval letter, even if it exceeded the originalapproved amount. More recently municipalities have been told that they need to livewithin the approved "amount" and are responsible for the cost overruns to complete theproject.

Having Alberta Transportation continue with the past practice of funding the project willallow municipalities and Regional Commissions to complete their projects ensuring thattheir residents will have safe, reliable, affordable utilities.

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Red Deer CountyRE.6EVI'LL

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Subject: Delburne's 1001h Centennial Celebrations — Request for Funding

1.0 PURPOSE — to advise of a request received from Delburne's 100 Year Centennial Committeefor Red Deer County to consider a financial contribution toward the celebrations planned for thisevent being held June 29 to July 1, 2013 (copy of request attached).

2.0 BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION — as with many central Alberta communities, Delburne iscelebrating its centennial this summer and is planning a host of activities for the weekend ofSaturday, June 29, to Monday, July 1. As County residents in the area contribute to andparticipate in many community events in the Village of Delburne, they are considered to be abig part of the community and its history. As a result, Red Deer County's Mayor Wood andCouncillor Massier have been invited and have participated in some of the events leading up tothe celebration.

In addition to urban municipalities, some of Red Deer County's hamlets have been and will becelebrating their centennials over the next few years. As a result of requests received from theHamlet committees organizing the centennial celebrations, Red Deer County agreed tocontribute $1,000 to each Hamlet when requests were received for financial assistance relatedto any centennial celebrations.

A review of the budget submitted by the Committee shows total expenses of $117,645 and totalrevenue of $108,040 (which currently includes a $5,000 contribution from the County). Includedwith the request is listing of the activities planned for the weekend event.

3.0 ALTERNATIVES3.1 Approve the request from the Delburne's 100 Year Centennial Committee for a financial

contribution of $5,000.3.2 Approve a financial contribution of another value.3.3 Deny the request for funding.

4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS — any agreed upon financial contribution would be covered byfunds available in Council's operating budget.

5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS - that Council determine the level of financial support it deemsappropriate for this funding request.

N. Lougheed), Legislative Services Manager Curtis Herzberg, County Manager

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JD 0 Asti

Delburne's 100 YearCentennial CommitteeBox 374Delburne, AB TOM OVO403-749-2711

February 5th, 2013

Sandra Badry

Red Deer CountyEconomic Development Coordinator

Dear Sandy:

FEB 9 2013

Red Deer County

Re: Funding Request

Thank you for your letter regarding financial assistance for Delburne's 100 th Centennial

Celebrations. We appreciate the opportunity to be considered for Red Deer County, one-

time event funding. Please find attached a list of our executive, schedule of events and

projected budget.

Approximately two years ago, a group of interested citizens began the process of planning

for Deiburne's 100th Celebrations. The main celebration/reunion will take place from

Saturday June 28 th through July 1 st. Our main objective is to bring together former

neighbours, friends, school students and families to a common place in which to visit and

celebrate Delburne's history. We also plan to provide activities, meals and entertainment

for all ages.

A retired Delburne school teacher has invited 50 years of Delburne School Students to

return for the weekend. She plans on organizing class photo's for each of these years, and

school tours will also be offered. This will be a large project and bring into the Village

hundreds of people over the celebration weekend. In 1988 when Delburne celebrated

their 75th year, over 4000 people registered. Therefore we are busily working hard to

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Our committee encouraged groups and organizations in the Community to be a part of the

celebrations, by hosting some of the activities, events etc. We are pleased that many have

come forward collectively in an effort to make the weekend a success.

Plans are underway to recognize, (Century Families), families who were in the Delburne

area in 1913 or prior, and whose descendants are still living here today. They will be

honored as well as others, at a program on the Sunday afternoon, during which time we

will also have guest speakers.

We have applied to Federal and Provincial programs for assistance, and the Village of

Delburne has committed, $15,000 towards the celebrations. Souvenirs will be for sale and

this will bring in some revenue. We also plan to approach Corporations for sponsorship.

However, costs involved are substantial and it will be necessary to continue to work

diligently in other fund raising initiatives to reach our goals.

At your request we have included the Red Deer County in our budget. We are requesting

$5,000.00 towards our project. We would be most appreciative of any assistance you are

able to provide. Your contribution will be well recognized on your behalf. We look

forward to your reply.

Jack ChristensenVice- Chairman

Delburne's 100 Year Centennial Committee


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Delburne's 100 Year Centennial Committee — Executive List

Chairman, Ray Reckseidler

Vice Chairman, John Christensen

Secretary, Nora Smith

Treasurer, Karen Grant

Director, Shelly Nicholson

Director, Dave Grant

Director, Roy Jamieson


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Delburne Centennial Celebrations/Reunion BudgetProjected Expenses Projected RevenueAdvertising Opening balance - Delburne's 75th 7,300.00'

Banner, flyers, signs, newspaper 6,300.00' Canadian Heritage Grant 11,000.00Suppers Community Initiative Grant 2,500.00

Catered Supper #1 17,920.00 Village of Delburne Contribution 15,000.00'

Catered Supper #2 24,320.001 Corporate Sponsorship 2,000.00'Dance County of Red Deer 5,000.00 1 requested

Emeralds Dance 4,200.00' JHam supper/auction fundraiser 5,500.00'

Homecoming/Reunion expenses I Breakfast fundraiser - June 2,000.00'

maps, schedules, guest book, tags 2,100.00 'Catered Supper #1 17,920.00!HCatered Supper #2 24,320.00!

Program expenses Emeralds Dance 7,500.00 ,Slide show, century family certificates,

guest thank you gifts, plaques 1,050.00 Souvenir Sales 8,000.00

VIP expenses 2,300.00

Equpment rental 2,520.001

Costume rentals 800.00.

Souvenirs for Sale 6,825.00

Food for program and presentations 1,200.00

Children's activities 5,200.00'

Fireworks 8,600.001

Portable Toilets 3,528.00;Mementos for homecoming guests 8,400.001Ham supper/auction fundraiser 1,100.00Birthday evening expenses 832.00

people mover expenses 2,100.00'

2,280.00 1-Co-ordinators cost

Employee Benefits 250.00

Breakfast fundraiser June 1,000.00

Tent & chair rental I 8,610.00 .

Facility rentals

1,000.00'Donation community service groups

Security 3,150.00

Dumpster rentals/delivery/pickups 510.00

Total Expenses 117,645.001 'Total Revenue 108,040.00:


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Saturday June 29th, 2013

Time Event Venue Facilitators/hosts Status

8:00 A.M Breakfast Delburne Hall Delburne & District Light Horse Confirmed

10:00 AM Registration, info, Souvenirs, ticketsCentury family exhibitsMeeting area openCountry Market

Curling rink

Curling rinkCurling rink

100th CommitteeNolunteersProgramme Committee100th CommitteeNolunteersJFW group

ConfirmedConfirmedConfirmedConfirmed

Lunch Snack TrucksArena concession

Decra GroundsAgriplex

Independent VendorsAg Society Confirmed

Afternoon Registration, info, Souvenirs, ticketsChildren's activities (giggle gang)Meeting area openCentury family exhibitsHeritage Dress photo BoothFamily Ball TournamentBeer GardensVintage Machinery DisplayCountry Market

Curling rinkDecra GroundsCurling rinkCurling rinkDecra GroundsDecra GroundsDecra Grounds

Curling rink

100th CommitteeNolunteersindependent Company100th CommitteeNolunteersProgramme CommitteeIndependent CompanyDonny BonhamMens FastballMalcolm MurrayJFW group


Confirmed

ConfirmedConfirmed

2:00-4:00 School Tours - Every 20 minutes Delburne School School group

Supper Catered Beef on a Bun Tent 100th CommitteeBob Ronnie

Confirmed

8:30 P.M. Country Music Concert Agriplex.

Anthony Henday Hist. SocietyDelburne & District Ag. Society

Confirmed


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Sunday June 30th, 2013

Time Event Venue Facilitators/hosts Status

8:00-11:00 Breakfast Delburne Hall Delburne Hall Board ConfirmedConfirmed

10:00 A.M.10:00-12:00

Country MarketCentury family exhibitsSchool Class Photo'sMeeting area & vendors openRegistration, info, souvenirs, ticket

Curling rinkCurling rinkDelburne SchoolCurling rinkCurling rink

JFW groupProgramme CommitteeColleen Butler100th CommitteeNolunteers100th CommitteeNolunteers

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Noon Inter-Denominational Church service Delburne Hall Pastor Paul Meyer Confirmed

Lunch Snack TrucksArena Concession

Decra Grounds Independent CompanyConfirmed

1:00-3:00 School Class Photo's Delbume School Colleen Butler Confirmed

Afternoon Registration, info, Souvenirs, ticketsCentury family exhibitsHorse working demonstrationsChildren's activities (giggle gang)Beer GardensBall tournamentsHeritage Dress photo BoothVintage Machinery Display-Country Market

Curling rinkCurling rinkGymnkhana areaDecra GroundsDecra GroundsDecra GroundsDecra Grounds

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Presentation Programme

Remarks - Michael DaweRemarks - M.P. etcRecognition - Century families, etcSlide Show

Heritage Quilt presentation

Programme Committee

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5:00 - 7:00 Supper - Catered Buffet Tent 100th Committe - Volunteers Confirmed

8:30-12:00 Dance - The Emeralds .School Group - Music/Dance

Delbume Hall 100th CommitteeNolunteers Confirmed

Midnight Fireworks School Yard Independent Company - Confirmed


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Time Event Venue Facilitators/Hosts Status

8:00 - 11:00 Breakfast Delburne Hall Delbume Elks Confirmed

11:00 AM Parade Parade Route Delbume Elks Confirmed

Noon Arena ConcessionElks Concession

Agriplex foyerDecra Grounds

Delburne Ag SocietyDelburne Elks

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Registration, info & SouvenirsBeer GardensCar ShowGymkhanaTractor PullChildren's games/eventsVintage Machinery Display

Curling rinkDecra GroundsDecra GroundsOutdoor ArenaDecra GroundsDecra Grounds

100th CommitteeNolunteersDelbume Elks

D&D Light horse AssociationHoward ShieldsFCSSMalcolm Murray

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Red Deer County PRESENTED TO cOuNCIL

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Subject: Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant — Request for Financial Assistance

1.0 PURPOSE — review of a request received from the Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant(IMSCP) for financial assistance from Red Deer County in relation to the Plant's purchase of acolor sorter (letter attached).

2.0 BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION - the Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant was built in 1959with one-third of the funding for the construction coming from the province, one-third from theCounty and one-third from shareholder funding. The plant was set up as a cooperative. TheBoard of Directors consists of nine members: six from the Plant's shareholder members; twofrom Red Deer County and one from Alberta Agriculture. Currently, Councillors Archibald andLorenz are the County's representatives appointed to the Board of Directors.

Under the terms of the Weed Control Act, a processing facility that performs custom cleaning(i.e. the Innisfail plant) is subject to an annual inspection process. This inspection is completedby Red Deer County Agricultural Services' staff who possess the qualifications necessary forcompleting said inspections.

Section 264(1) of the Municipal Government Act states that a municipality may only lend moneyor guarantee the repayment of a loan if (a) the loan or guarantee is made under subsection (2)or (3). Section 264(2) states a municipality may (a) lend money to a non-profit organization ifthe council considers that the money loaned or money obtained under the loan that isguaranteed will be used for a purpose that will benefit the municipality. Section 241(f) of theAct states, a 'non-profit organization' means (i) a society, credit union or co-operativeestablished under a law of Canada or Alberta. A search of the Government of AlbertaCorporate Registry shows the Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant Limited as an ActiveAlberta Cooperative.

At the IMSCP's February 1, 2013, meeting a resolution was adopted for IMSCP to make anapplication to Red Deer County for a grant of $25,000 representing one quarter of the capitalcost for the purchase of a new color sorter (copy of minutes attached). The IMSCP advisesthat the need for clean seed is expanding due to the various influxes of disease, and thetechnology provided by the color sorter will facilitate a higher standard of clean seed whilereducing the dockage that is experienced with other technologies. They advise that this wouldalso facilitate farmers to do separations on commercial grain to save dockage and bring grainup to a higher grade.

Prior to the request being forwarded to Red Deer County, the IMSCP forwarded a request toRed Deer County's Agricultural Services Board (ASB) that was considered at ASB'sJanuary 10, 2013, meeting. At that time, ASB adopted the following two resolutions: "Moved tomake a recommendation to have Council review the request from the Innisfail Municipal SeedCleaning Plant (vote of 6 to 1 in favor)" and "Moved to recommend to Red Deer County Councilthat the Agricultural Services Board supports providing the Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning

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Plant with a loan of $75,000 for a color sorter, as requested, at a reasonable interest rate (voteof 4 to 3 in favor)." A copy of the letter received by ASB and a copy of the page of the draftminutes of the January 10, 2013, ASB meeting showing the resolutions are attached.

3.0 ALTERNATIVES3.1 Approve the request of the Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant for a financial contribution of

$25,000 to go toward the Plant's purchase of a color sorter.3.2 Approve a financial contribution of another value.3.3 Deny the request for funding.

4.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS — a financial contribution to the Innisfail Municipal Seed CleaningPlant has not been included in the 2013 budget; however, if approved, funds could be availablethrough the County's General Reserve. Approval of funding would also require an amendmentto the County's 2013 operating budget.

5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS — that Council determine the level of financial support it deemsappropriate for this funding request, and, if funding is approved, amend the 2013 operatingbudget to reflect the amount of funding being provided.

N. Lougheeil, Legislative Services Manager Curtis Herzberg, County Manager


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Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant Ltd.

5115- 47 th Ave

Innisfail, Alberta

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February 7 th, 2013

Red Deer County

The Innisfail Municipal Seed cleaning Plant was setup in 1959 as a co-operative to clean seed for farmers

in the County of Red Deer. When the plant was setup, it was done on a 1/3 shared cost basis with the

Province of Alberta, County of Red Deer and farmers in the County of Red Deer. To date we have 400

members with 70 actively cleaning seed each year. The plant also handled seed sales to 178 farmers. In

the last year the plant cleaned 214,000 bushels of grain representing over 100,000 acres of production.

With the need for clean seed expanding due to various influxes of disease, the IMSCPL has acquired a

colour sorter for the plant. This technology will facilitate a much higher standard of clean seed while

reducing the dockage experienced with other technologies. This would also facilitate farmers to do

separations on commercial grain to save on dockage and bring grain up to a higher grade. This

technology is very expensive but we were able to source a machine that fits the capacity of our plant

without having to buy a new machine. The capital cost as well as modifications to the existing plant to

facilitate the installation and commissioning of the colour sorter is approximately $100,000.00. Final

costs will be available once the machine is up and running.

We have actively pursued programs such as "Growing Forward" but due to funding shortfalls and

timelines we are unable to receive funds for this project.

We therefore request that the County of Red Deer provide $25,000.00 towards this project. This project

directly benefits all farmers in the county by ensuring that everyone has access to technology that will

help prevent the spread of crop diseases.

If you have any further questions please contact John Buyks, President at 403 227 4403.

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Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant Board Meeting

February 15t, 2013 9:30 AM

1) Present; John Buyks, Rick Kemp, Gordon Bradshaw, Fred Lutz, Penny Archibald, Richard Lorenz,

Rod Bradshaw and Steve Mobley. Apologies Kevin Newsham and Maggie Peckham

2) Approval of Agenda; Moved by Fred L, seconded by Rick K, carried.

3) Minutes of January 7 th, 2012 meeting; Moved by Fred L., seconded by Rick K., carried.

4) Business Arising; a) Roof, we are still waiting for a further quote. b) Colour sorter has arrived

along with the compressor and the room is ready to be closed up. Contractor is to come next

week to install and commission.

5) Financial Report; Financials were reviewed and cheque numbers 870- 915 were approved by a

motion by Rick K. and seconded by Fred L., carried. A motion to receive the financial report was

made by Gordon B. and seconded by Penny A., carried.

6) Manager's report; Steve reported that he will have cleaned 90,000 by the end of the week as

compared to 50,000 last year. He has about 90,000 more booked.

7) New business; Discussion took place on financing the colour sorter and its various components.

Rick and Gordon had approached the ATB and they are willing to loan us $50,000.00 towards

the purchase of the colour sorter and its installation. They have also negotiated a $25,000.00 as

an operating line of credit. Discussion took place on asking the County of Red Deer for a grant

for the purchase and installation of the colour sorter. The Growing Forward program was

investigated but due to timing and the fact that the program is out of funds at this time, we are

unable to access any funds through them. Fred Lutz moved, The Innisfail Municipal Seed

Cleaning Plant make application to the County of Red Deer for a grant of

$25000.00 representing one quarter of the capital cost. Motion was seconded by Gordon

Bradshaw, carried

8) Next meeting; February 28 th, 2013 at 9:30 AM.

9) Adjournment; Rod B moved adjournment at 11:00AM


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8.0 NEXT MEETING DATE

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Agricultural Service Board Minutes of January 10, 2013

expressed interest from residents. Administration to respond to the Office of theFarmers Advocate.

7.0.7 Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Letter

Innisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant submitted a letter to the ASB asking Red DeerCounty for an interest free loan. The loan will be used to purchase a color sorter. Oneof the results of the new equipment that the Plant is interested in purchasing is thatmore weed seeds would be removed potentially effecting weeds in Red Deer County.Administration would have to research the legality of loaning funds.

Moved by Councillor P. Archibald to make a recommendation tohave Council review the request from the lnnisfail MunicipalSeed Cleaning Plant.

CARRIED

In Favor: P. Massier, P. Archibald, D. Mathon, S. Smith, R. Horvey and D. GoldstromOpposed: R. Lorenz

Moved by R. Horvey to recommend to Red Deer County Councilthat the Agricultural Service Board supports providing theInnisfail Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant with a loan of $75,000for a color sorter, as requested, at a reasonable interest rate.

CARRIED

In Favor: P. Archibald, D. Mathon, R Horvey and D GoldstromOpposed: P. Massier, R Lorenz and S.Smith

Moved by Councillor P. Archibald moved to adjourn the meetingat 3:02 p.m.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Art Preachuk

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Agricultural Manager


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Ili:- fylurittipal ' ,0-_rdLleaning Plant has elitcled Irltc ani reep n h.? purchase a colour r ei,

,oed process. in its facility The colour horter allow the plart to rrore

th'...:11e'.; in rr: -; ,P.;*'d and grain lot . A toloi, :ii -,rter can le y;r:11 the dod, a ,..zt to

matter of a few flErcent Y., 16 ?Cr,i- over a gravity table as exnerienr ed last year in Or plwit the

sorter can al .-0 enhance grade levels of green and yellow peas by rer-okong brill dar-iigea c'ro Or

ru3.,;ar t'r C,1^ re.r-o.ve green seed from Ii.ifiEyfilrid .)at-

The proizres,ion to I Maur sorting technology has been adopted Li•/ milny of the regional seed cli2aniry

ThP Car, r•se County Seed (leaning plant has doubled it volume after ., color

2010 C of Cal-rose fully paid for 1- 111; investrrent (5400.000i Rei:44(er ani.1 Bashaw hit

tioth colotti sorters which have greatly enhanced their yolurres due to the increase

!hat they can as for their coc.ton-;5,-,rs. -Jvith the diversificariou at crops and the in( redse

the Ilkcly hood of ergot and otner dHeases becorrting (yore prevalt•rit the need for an •,pu....idc- ttii

t fy.. tiyr ll 5 FVa tht-' tAri"et5 Of Hod Deer County well into the future

The t e r..ii of the protect includin,E intallatron and cornr-issionrog is in the $12000 00 r•trige. The

has `..‘c)i) U)1J 00 ,et a‘-ide fur the. project but would need to borrow 575 000 00 over a I year fir -e

1 . 3 ri Fr`nt flow for other needed plait repairs fro of The innr,fail

Municipal Seed C leaning Plant would like to request that the County of Rut Lt• ,?1 AialcultAral Service,

Board advances an 'Were:it frQP loan of 575000 over 4 year ;.

•iNitli rr. iest,Patton of this colour •, rear tarr•ers in the County of Rod Deer will be able to access

to hnoloc• , that is out of the re i3irr, of potisibility to inclimitral tarrrer-i. It will allow them to il klVe hettei

;:r Lorlr,:crciai grain and also ailoiw Cher" to plant better ouality seed whether it

be their I A.,, r1 or pedigreed ,,ried purchased through the IMSCP

it will also help the County in controlling noxious weeds and prevent certain diseAse ., from l)pir.,, ,Kimi;

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Red Deer CountyPRESENT!

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Date: February 19, 2013To: County CouncilFrom: Planning & Development ServicesSubject: NE 17-35-27-41 64.7 Hectares (160.0 Acres) / Zoned AG / Division 41 File S-13-002Roll No. 475171007

1.0 PURPOSE:

To consider an application for subdivision of 5.45 hectares (13.46 acres) from 64.7 hectares(160.0 acres) of Agricultural District lands on part of the NE 17-35-27-4.

2.0 SUMMARY:

• The Applicant is applying to subdivide a Farmstead that includes two existing dwellings, onebeing a house and the other is a modular home; there is also a dairy barn, quonset and shedlocated on the property.

• This subdivision would be considered the first parcel to be subdivided from the quarter section.• As there are two dwellings located on the property, the Applicant will be required to make

application and be approved for the existing second dwelling, or the applicant can remove orrender the second dwelling uninhabitable.

• The parcel is currently zoned as Agricultural District (AG) within the County's Land Use Bylawand will remain as such.

• The parcel is serviced by a private water well and septic system.• Access to the property will be from Highway 791.• On January 29, 2013 a referral letter was sent to internal and external agents, as well as

adjacent landowners for comments or concerns. One letter of concern was received from aadjacent landowner. The concern is in regards to the location of the proposed subdivision andfor local wildlife in the area.

• Alberta Transportation indicated as per Section 15 of the Subdivision and DevelopmentRegulations, that the Applicant will be required to provide a 30 meter service road across thehighway frontage of the proposed parcel. Alberta Transportation is prepared to accept theregistration of a caveat on the title of the property for the construction of a 30m service road asthe road is not required at this time, and the existing approach may remain on a temporarybasis.

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 Yes• 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 YesG:\DEPT. Planning & Dev. Services\ Council Reports\ SUBDIVISIONS \SUBDIVISION REPORTS '2013\S-13-002 Strategic(Van Deursen) (Homestead).docx

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• Along a designated rural residential collector road Yes• Respects natural capital and optimizes the use of these assets Yes• The parcel can be serviced on-site as per provincial regulations Condition of approval

4.0 INTERDEPARTMENTAL IMPLICATIONS: None

5.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None

6.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: None

TO ALTERNATIVES:

7.1 Grant approval for the subdivision. In considering this application, it is deemed that thesubdivision as proposed complies with the Municipal Government Act; the MunicipalDevelopment Plan; and the Land Use Bylaw; that it is suitable for the intended purposes; andthat it will not negatively impact adjacent land uses. Consideration has been given totopography, soil characteristics, access, the use of adjacent lands; and the availability andadequacy of water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal and storm water management.Therefore, it is recommended that this application to subdivide 5.45 hectares (13.46 acres) from64.7 hectares (160.0 acres) on part of the NE 17-35-27-4 in order to create one new lot beapproved 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 buildingsand water well relative to the new property lines.

3. Payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for paymentto Red Deer County.

4. The Applicant shall ensure there is adequate physical access to the new parcel and to thebalance of lands.

5, Confirmation shall be provided by a licensed Safety Codes Officer that the existing septicsystem conforms to the Alberta Private Sewage Systems Standard of Practice 2009, asamended from time to time, which includes that it is fully contained within the newly createdproperty lines.

6. There are two dwellings located on the property the Applicant will be required to makeapplication and be approved for the location of the second dwelling, or the Applicant canremove or render the second dwelling uninhabitable.

7. Alberta Transportation indicated as per Section 15 of the Subdivision and DevelopmentRegulations the Applicant will be required to provide a 30 meter service road across thehighway frontage of the proposed parcel. Alberta Transportation is prepared to accept a 30meter caveat registration upon the title, a service road construction is not required at this time,and the existing approach may remain on a temporary basis.

Notes:

• Please provide a digital copy of Plan of Survey or of Descriptive Plan in AutoCADformat, either by disk or send directly to itwkaloArdcounty.ca.

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rancoise Joyn'tDevelopmentSafficer

Cynthia Cvik, 'irectorPlanning •/ evelopment Services

• The developer is responsible for making suitable arrangements with utility companiesfor provision of all services and/or necessary easements for utility rights-of-way.

• EQUS has indicated that the Applicant is responsible for making suitablearrangements with EQUS for the registration of a utility Right-of Way with LandTitles,

• Pursuant to Section 663 of the Municipal Government Act, municipal reserves arenot required.

OR:

7.2 Postpone the application pending further information; or

7.3 Deny, stating reasons.

8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS:

Approve the subdivision subject to the conditions listed in #7.1

Curtis HerzbergCounty Manager

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Red Deer County PNE6ENTED , JNCILDATE 77kr-ta 5-, .2413

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From: Legislative Services / Land Management

Subject: Rge Rd 21, North of Hwy 11A — Proposed Road Closure at Shoreline,Bylaw No. 201311

1.0 PURPOSE — to hold a public hearing for Bylaw No. 2013/1, a bylaw for a road closure onRge Rd 21 between NE 11 and NW 12, 39-2-5 at the shoreline of Sylvan Lake to provide forthe installation of a barrier to restrict vehicle access to Sylvan Lake at this location; foot accessto the water body would continue to be provided.

2.0 BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION — this road is located on the west side of Red Deer County,north of former Hwy 11A, adjacent to Sections 1 and 12, 39-2-5, with the road ending atSylvan Lake. Currently, many people utilize this road to launch their boats into the lake eventhough it is not really what one would consider a boat launch. This road has been in thiscondition, accessing the lake, for many years. However, many issues have been created onthis road over the years due to the 'misuse' of the road (i.e. parking, garbage disposal,washroom facilities). Following review, the recommendation is being made to place a barricadeacross the road that would eliminate the ability for vehicles to drive into the lake and allow foronly foot access to the lake.

At the January 15, 2013, meeting, Council gave first reading to the bylaw for this road closure.The intent is to close the road at the shoreline of the lake; consequently, the proposed closurewould not be hindering any accesses to adjacent properties (Summer Village of Half Moon Bayaccess road to the west and Camp Kasota access to the east) as the barricade would beplaced north of these accesses.

Even though access to water bodies is a concern, the intent is that public access will still beavailable, only vehicle access (driving into the water body) will be eliminated. In the summer of2012, Lacombe County constructed a new boat launch on the north side of Sylvan Lake thatprovides the public with the ability to access the lake to launch boats. This is a facility thatprovides sufficient infrastructure for the launching of boats and parking facilities for the vehiclesand boat trailers; infrastructure that is not available along the County's road (Rge Rd 21).

Following first reading to Bylaw No. 2013/1, correspondence advising of the proposed closurewas mailed to the municipalities surrounding Sylvan Lake (Lacombe County, Town ofSylvan Lake and the five Summer Villages), the Sylvan Lake Management Committee andadjacent landowners. In addition, the referral to other agencies as mandated by the provincealso occurred. The information has been posted on the County's website since January 24,2013, and advertisements appeared in the February 20 and February 27 editions of theRed Deer Express.

Responses to the proposed road closure have been received from the following: AlbertaTransportation who advise that they normally do not support closures that access water; fourSummer Village of Half Moon Bay residents noting support of the proposed closure, andLacombe County encouraging Red Deer County to not proceed with the closure (letters

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included with report). Inquiries have also been received by phone, and it is anticipated thatthese persons will attend the public hearing to provide comment.

Dependent on the comments received during the public hearing, administration recommendsthat Bylaw No. 2013/1 be forwarded to the Minister of Alberta Transportation for consideration.

3.0 ALTERNATIVES3.1 Approve Bylaw No. 2013/1 being forwarded to the Minister of Transportation for consideration.3.2 Refer decision in relation to Bylaw No. 2013/1 for additional information (Direction will be

required with regard to what information is needed).3.2 Take no further action on Bylaw No. 2013/1, which will result in the road remaining in its current

condition.

4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS - that that Bylaw No. 2013/1 be forwarded to the Minister of AlbertaTransportation for consideration.

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B. Boomer, Asgessment Services Manager


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BYLAW NO. 2013/1A BYLAW of Red Deer County, in the Province of Alberta, for the purpose of closing a portionof a public highway in accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act.

WHEREAS, the lands hereafter described are not required for public travel; and

WHEREAS, the Council of Red Deer County wishes to close a portion of the highway to vehicletraffic while maintaining ownership of said highway;

WHEREAS, notice of intention of the Council of Red Deer County to pass a Bylaw has beenpublished in the Red Deer Express on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, and Wednesday,February 27, 2013, the last of such publications being at least two weeks before the day fixedfor the passing of the Bylaw; and

WHEREAS, there being no opposition by persons prejudicially affected by the Bylaw to proceedwith the closure thereof;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Red Deer County does hereby closethe following described highway subject to rights of access granted by other legislation andregulations:

Range Road 21 located between NE 11 39-2-5 and NW 12-39-2-5 at the shoreline ofSylvan Lake to provide for the installation of a barrier to restrict vehicle access to thelake at this location; foot access to Sylvan Lake will continue to be provided.

FIRST READING: JANUARY 15, 2013

MAYOR

COUNTY MANAGER

APPROVED THIS

DAY OF A.D.

MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION

SECOND READING:

THIRD AND FINAL READING:

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