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NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DATE: MONDAY, September 15, 2008 TIME: 1:30 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER 1:30 p.m. Invocation

Adoption of Minutes Adoption of Agenda Delegations, Correspondence, Bylaws, Official Business and Reports

Note: Agenda and all Communications, Bylaws and Reports for Regular Council Meetings are available from the City Clerk’s Office prior to the meeting, as well as through the City of Lethbridge Website @ http://www.lethbridge.ca

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DELEGATIONS:

1:30 P.M. 1. Doug Kaupp, GM Water, Wastewater, Storm Water & Neil Evans, Water & Wastewater Engineering Manager, re Report on Flood Event, July 1, 2008 [see Communications 1]

2:00 P.M. 2. Robert McKay, Senior Planner, re Municipal Development Plan/Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (MDP/ICSP) Review Progress Report, Approval of Scoping Report & Budget [see Communications 2]

2:45 P.M. 3. Rick Braden, Chair and Cheryl Dick, CEO, Economic Development Lethbridge, re Lethbridge Awareness Campaign and Team Lethbridge Opportunity [see Communications A]

3:00 BREAK

3:20 P.M. 4. Carol Thibert, Community Services Program Coordinator and Dr. Gary Bowie, Chair, Lethbridge Sport Council, re Lethbridge Sport Council [see Communications 3]

3:50 P.M. 5. Michael Duguay, Captain, 18th Air Defence Regiment, RCA, Vimy Ridge Armoury, re Gift of Armoured Personnel Carrier (M113) [see Communications B]

4:05 P.M. 6. Douglas Bergen, Douglas J Bergen & Associates Ltd, re

Letter of Support for Provincial Government Grant Funding Application - Atrium Building Development [see Communications C]

4:20 P.M. 7. Bev Lanz, Chair and Ted Stilson, Managing Coordinator,

Downtown Lethbridge BRZ and Main Street Project, re Update on Downtown BRZ and Lethbridge Main Street Project Initiatives and Projects for 2008 and Request for Financial Support for the Main Street Project [see Communications D]

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COMMUNICATIONS City Council Meeting – MONDAY, August 18, 2008

(Copies Enclosed)

IINNTTEERRNNAALL CCOOMMMMUUNNIICCAATTIIOONNSS

K.E.T. 1. From Doug Kaupp, GM Water, Wastewater, Storm Water & Neil Evans, Water & Wastewater Engineering Manager, re Report on Flood Event, July 1, 2008

B.A.L. 2. Robert McKay, Senior Planner, re Municipal Development Plan/Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (MDP/ICSP) Review Progress Report, Approval of Scoping Report & Budget

S.G.W. 3. From Carol Thibert, Community Services Program Coordinator and Dr. Gary Bowie, Chair, Lethbridge Sport Council, re Lethbridge Sport Council

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

R.D. A. From Rick Braden, Chair and Cheryl Dick, CEO, Economic Development Lethbridge, re Lethbridge Awareness Campaign and Team Lethbridge Opportunity

R.K.P. B. From Michael Duguay, Captain, 18th Air Defence Regiment, RCA, Vimy Ridge Armoury, re Gift of Armoured Personnel Carrier (M113)

M.A.S. C. From Douglas Bergen, Douglas J Bergen & Associates Ltd, re Letter of Support for Provincial Government Grant Funding Application - Atrium Building Development

B.A.L. D. From Bev Lanz, Chair and Ted Stilson, Managing Coordinator, Downtown Lethbridge BRZ and Main Street Project, re Update on Downtown BRZ and Lethbridge Main Street Project Initiatives and Projects for 2008 and Request for Financial Support for the Main Street Project

T.H.W. E. From Linda Gallant, Poppy Chair, General Stewart Branch No. 4, Royal Canadian Legion, re Poppy Tag Day and Remembrance Week

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BYLAWS: FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING: K.E.T. BYLAW 5537 – to amend the Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw

No. 4774

OFFICIAL BUSINESS: REPORTS (Consent Items) The following listed items are considered to be routine and are indicated on the Agenda by an asterisk (*). These agenda items will be covered by one resolution with the exception of any items City Council may wish to debate separately. M.A.S. *1. Tender Summary Report for the Month of August, 2008

*2. Follow-Up Action List

INCAMERA REPORTS:

• Land Matters (FOIP Section 23) • Advice from Officials (FOIP Section 24) • Labour Relations (FOIP Section 24)

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LETHBRIDGEMAIN STREET PROJECT

Ted Stilson – Managing Coordinator

Revitalizing Downtown Lethbridge and Preserving Our Built Heritage for Future Generations

2000-2008

The Lethbridge Main Street Project is a partnership between the Provincial Government (Alberta Main Street Program), the City of Lethbridge and the

Downtown BRZ. The Alberta Main Street Program is a flexible, community-driven process that aids in the preservation of the value of built heritage and promotes a

vibrant and sustainable downtown core. Since the inception of the Lethbridge Main Street Project in 2000, interest and momentum has steadily grown. Numerous building and business owners have taken advantage of the funding and design

support offered through the Lethbridge Main Street Project office. To date, twenty-six building and thirty-five signage projects have been completed. By successfully following the Alberta Main Street Program’s four-point approach (Organization, Marketing, Economic Development, Design), the Lethbridge Main Street Project

has played an important role in the revitalization of the downtown core. The Lethbridge Main Street Project was also involved in the process that led to the

development of the ‘Heart of Our City’ Master Plan initiative.

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• The original character of the historic main street area is carefully restored, enhanced & maintained.

• Nostalgic turn-of-the-century facades become invaluable community assets.

• Heightened community identity, pride and spirit.

• Adaptive re-use of underutilized spaces in historic buildings.

• Increased assessed values of historic buildings.

• Reduced main street vacancies and an improved economic climate.

• Building and façade rehabilitation that adheres to Alberta Main Street Program Design Guidelines and the Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.

• Increased private investment and development of historic properties and infill spaces.

• Downtown Historic Resources managed in a coordinated, orderly and cost-effective manner.

• Technical assistance and support from the Alberta Main Street Program.

• A vibrant, economically viable and revitalized downtown core that our community can take great pride in.

Benefits to the City of Lethbridge

• Since 2000, over $825,000 has been invested by property owners in building facade and signage projects.

• During the same period of time, an estimated $2.5 million has been invested by property owners on interior renovations, restorations and the adaptive re-use of historic buildings.

• Prior to the Lethbridge Main Street Project, the occupancy rate in 2000 was approximately 65%. In 2008, the downtown core boasts an occupancy rate of approximately 90%, with a significant number of second and third storey space having been converted to housing.

• Property and accessed values of downtown buildings have risen significantly over the past four years.

• 26 building and 35 signage projects have been completed.

• 8 properties are currently in the planning/design stage. In addition, 3 property owners of historic buildings have expressed an interest in working with the Lethbridge Main Street Project in 2009.

Lethbridge Main Street By the Numbers

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Historical and Architectural CornerstonesOur downtown contains a variety of historical and architecturally diverse

landmark buildings. The Lethbridge Main Street Project provides our community with the opportunity to restore and enhance historical buildings.

This investment ensures that the story of our past can be told to

future generations.Sir Alexander Galt Museum

Post Office

City of Lethbridge Health Unit

Southern Alberta Art Gallery

Bowman Arts Centre

A Downtown Primed for Private InvestmentPublic space improvements have already been initiated in the form of stamped asphalt, paving stones, Heritage light standards, Galt Gardens pergola and Rotary Centennial Plaza, hanging basket/banner brackets, 6th Street Festival Square, etc.The City of Lethbridge has budgeted for public space improvements over the next few years i.e. Heart of Our City Master Plan projects and initiatives.Two major malls are located in the downtown.The major banks have invested heavily in new buildings.Second and third floor vacancies are plentiful and are being developed into a variety of housing models i.e. affordable to high-end loft condominiums.The main cultural venues for our community are located near to, or within, the downtown core.Property values continue to rise in value, however are still relatively affordable.Many in-fill building opportunities exist.A significant number of private building developments have occurred during the past few years. Many economically viable opportunities still exist.

Park Place Mall Second & third floor housing potential Bank of Montreal & Royal Bank buildings

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Canadian Pacific Telegraph Building

Historic Photo – c. 1930’s Pre-project Photo – Aug. 2001 Completed Project Photo – Dec. 2001

Club Cigar Store Building Project

Club Cigar Store Buildings – c. 1900’s

Club Cigar Store Buildings – January 2002

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March 2003


December 2003

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Hudson’s Bay Co. Building Project

Pre-construction – June 2002

Hudson’s Bay Co. Building Project

May 2003

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Acadia Block Building – c. 1920’s

Pre-construction –March 2003

Concept drawing

Acadia Block/Dove Christian Building Projects

Acadia Block Building Project

July 2003

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Dove Christian Supplies Building Project

March 2003

December 2003

March 2003

December 2003

Acadia Block/Dove Christian Building Projects

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Chamber House Building Project

Pre-construction – May 2003


June 2004

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May 2003 August 2004

Tongue & Groove Building/Signage Project

Pre-construction – January 2003December 2003

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OK Laundry/Woods Homes Building Project

December 2003

December 2002

Concept drawing

Electrolux Building Project

December 2003 February 2004

Preconstruction – June 2003

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Bell’s Welding Building Project

December 2003

Historic photo – c. 1950’s


Scott National Building (Marnock Block)

Pre-construction – November 2001

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Scott National Building (Marnock Block)

Completed project – 2003

Foster & Sons Jewellers Building Project

The original Sherlock Block building was constructed in 1909 as a three-storey brick and concrete building with two additional storey’s constructed in 1925. In 1982, the Sherlock Block was demolished and replaced by a one-storey brick building. The 3rd

Avenue block between 6th and 7th Street maintains its historic image with 70% of the historic facades still intact. The new Foster & Sons building façade adheres to Alberta Main Street Program design guidelines with respect to scale, proportions, rhythms and materials. The use of Tyndall Stone on the exterior of the building is sympathetic to the material used on the historic Lethbridge Post Office and the old and new Royal Bank buildings on 6th Street.

The new façade reflects the traditional building patterns and components of the adjacent Hick-Sehl building with respect to the horizontal alignments of the sign bands and traditional style windows with transoms. The corner entrance is maintained and recalls the original historic entrance in scale and proportion.

Historic photo of the Sherlock

Building

Canada Trust building constructed in 1982

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March 2004

Bliss Garb Building Project

April 2004


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July 2004

August 2005


Lotus Inn Restaurant/O3 Factor Building Project

Pre-construction - May 2003

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Post sandblasting - September 2003


September 2004


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January 2004

Bruchet Building Project

July 2004


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September 2004


March 2004

Original Kresge Building Project

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April 2004 – shortly after false metal-clad slip cover was removed.


September 2004


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October 2004

Original Royal Bank Extension Building Project

Historic photos – c. 1950


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Demolition process exposes damaged tyndallstone. Damaged areas were filled with cementious patch material and then sanded.



December 2004

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February 2005


December 2004

McFarland Building Project

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Concept drawing by Robert Hirano

Storefront after removal of window frame insert and scratch coat stucco application – January 2005


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Storefront after installation of new window and door framing and final stucco application. February 2005


Completed enhancement project - March 2006


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Lethbridge Public Library building – c. 1925 Preparation work – October 2004

Extensive preparation work was necessary for significant areas (windows and casings) of the building.

SAAG Building Project

Completed restoration project – January 2006.

SAAG Building Project

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Light House Restaurant Building Project

October 2005


Demolition and construction – October 2005

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Signage installation and completed façade – November 2005

Lethbridge Hotel – c. 1920 Lethbridge Hotel – c. 1950

Lethbridge Hotel – 2005

Lethbridge Hotel Building Project

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Painting of windows and scratch coat

application –November 2005


Completed enhancement project – March 2006

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Rylands/Cash Canada Building Project

c. 1917 c. 1925

2002 Pre-construction - 2005

Rylands/Cash Canada Building Project

Completed enhancement, signage and awning project - 2006

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Historic Round Street as viewed from Galt Gardens – c. 1920

March 2007

Empire Land Company Building (inset) – c. 1920


Miro Bistro Building Project

Union Bank of Canada Building – c. 1915 Union Bank of Canada Building – c. 1950

Pre-construction - March 2006 March 2007

Union Bank/Express Coffee Building Project

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Southern Stations Building Project

Pre-construction - 2007

August 2008

Chinese Free Masons Building

Historic photo -1924

Pre-construction - 2007

Completed signage and entrance door restoration - 2008

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Signage Projects

October 2002March 2003

Tompkins Jewellers Signage Project

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Note-able Music Signage Project

February 2003

Classique Dancewear Signage Project

September 2003

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April 2004

Or-Kids Organic Market Signage Project

March 2003

Spic & Span Signage Project

March 2004December 2003

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The Sous Chef Signage Project

July 2004May 2004

Country Bouquet Signage Project

July 2005

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Park Neilson Drycleaners Signage Project

March 2005

Removal of pre-existing canopy - January 2005

Blueprint Signage Project

June 2006

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Allied Arts Council Signage Project

October 2006

Serious Music Centre Signage Project

August 2006

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MoneyFax Signage Project

December 2006

Shutterbug Signage Project

March 2008

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McGuire’s Men’s Wear Signage Project

August 2008

Bright’s Golf Wear Signage Project

August 2008

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Corporate Express Signage Project

August 2008

Current Projects

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Alec Arms Hotel Building Project

Archival photographs – c. 1914

Concept drawing – Robert Hirano


Pre-construction – February 2004

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July 2008

August 2008

Penny Building Project

November 2005 Canopy removed - May 2008

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Penny Building Project

July 2008 August 2008

Projects in Planning/Design Stage

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Greyhound building

Gentlemen III building

Adams/Hoyt’s building

Salon Quatro/Roloff Beny building

Zephyr building

Paramount Theatre building

Singer building

Catwalk/Hick Hardware building

Revitalizing Downtown Lethbridge and Preserving Our Built Heritage for Future Generations

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