Therese Myndio, Assistant City Manager Irene Dika, Administrative Assistant. Mayor Elliot called the Regular Meeting of Council to order at 4:00 p.m.

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1 MINUTES OF THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 AT 4:00 P.M. PRESENT Mayor Bill Elliot Alderman Dale Crabtree Alderman Barry Hawkes Alderman Joe Branco Alderman Patricia MacQuarrie Alderman Mark McFaul Alderman Glenn Ruecker Staff Present Ted Gillespie, City Manager Therese Myndio, Assistant City Manager Irene Dika, Administrative Assistant Call to Order Mayor Elliot called the Regular Meeting of Council to order at 4:00 p.m. The opening prayer led by Pastor Rick Poirier of the Ministerial Association. Public Hearing Bylaw The Traffic Bylaw Mayor Elliot declared the Public Hearing open for Bylaw at 4:00 p.m. Adoption of Agenda & Added Items Written submission from Harold Whiteway was received and presented. No other submissions were received. The Public Hearing for Bylaw was closed at 4:07 pm. 299/11 ALDERMAN HAWKES MOVED that the Agenda be accepted as presented. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the September 12, 2011 Regular Council were provided. 300/11 ALDERMAN CRABTREE MOVED that the minutes of the September 12, 2011 Regular Council Meeting be accepted as presented.

2 Page 2 of 9 Appointments Employee Service Recognition Service awards were distributed to the following individuals. Department Reports 5 years Royce Hilgartner June 26, 2006 John Gordon July 6, 2006 Melissa Matiko July 24, 2006 Gary Falenda August 21, 2006 Michael Matiko August 30, years Todd Craig June 11, 2001 Rick Wall July 23, 2001 Garry Demers August 7, /11 ALDERMAN MCFAUL MOVED That Council recognize these individuals for their years of service. Finance Department The City of Wetaskiwin financial reports were presented to August 31, 2011 A review of the revenue and expenditures to date indicate that operations are projected to be over by $210,000 of budgeted expenditures. If this projection continues to year-end the overage will be covered by reserves. 302/11 ALDERMAN BRANCO MOVED that Council receive the financial reports as presented for the period ending August 31, Department Reports The following department reports were presented: Archives & Records Management Bylaw Communications FCSS Fire Services IT Library RCMP

3 Page 3 of 9 303/11 ALDERMAN MCFAUL MOVED that Council accept the bi-monthly department reports as information. Council Reports A detailed list of meetings and events attended by members of Council was provided for information. 304 /11 ALDERMAN RUECKER MOVED that Council receive the report as information. Bylaws Bylaw The Traffic Bylaw At the August 22, 2011 Bylaw , the Traffic Bylaw, received first reading from Council. The Bylaw was brought back in front of Council for discussion and second reading. Discussion was held on the limitations placed on school bus warning lights within the City. 305/11 ALDERMAN RUECKER MOVED to amend Bylaw by replacing Section 2G Operation of School Busses to read: No person shall activate the alternately flashing lights or stop arms of a school bus in a school bus loading zone located on or adjacent to school grounds. Discussion was held on including a section requiring School Busses to pull to the curb of a street, letting passengers off and requiring them to cross at crosswalks. ALDERMAN MCFAUL MOVED to Table Bylaw until the next council meeting. Bylaw Municipal Development Plan Bylaw , the Municipal Development Plan, was presented to Council for first reading. A public hearing is required for consideration of this Bylaw as it is a statutory plan.

4 Page 4 of 9 306/11 ALDERMAN CRABTREE MOVED that Council give first reading to Bylaw , Municipal Development Plan. 307/11 ALDERMAN CRABTREE MOVED that Council schedule a public hearing regarding Bylaw for 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Regular Council meeting to be held in Council Chambers in accordance with City Policy. Bylaw To Rescind Bylaw The Smoking Bylaw Bylaw , Repealing Smoking Bylaw, was presented for Council consideration. 308/11 ALDERMAN HAWKES MOVED that Council give first reading to Bylaw /11 ALDERMAN HAWKES MOVED that Council give second reading to Bylaw /11 ALDERMAN HAWKES MOVED that Council grant unanimous consent for third reading to Bylaw UNANIMOUSLY 311/11 ALDERMAN HAWKES MOVED that Council give third and final reading to Bylaw New and Unfinished Business Tax Recovery Process Thirteen (13) properties within the City of Wetaskiwin that are in tax arrears and are now eligible for public auction. 312/11 ALDERMAN MACQUARRIE MOVED that Council direct Administration to hold a public auction on December 6, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in City Council Chambers and that the

5 Page 5 of 9 terms of the sale require payment by cash or certified cheque to be receipted at City Hall prior to close of the business day of the auction. 313/11 ALDERMAN MACQUARRIE MOVED that Council direct that the reserve selling price for each property be set at the current market value assessment, at the date of the auction, being December 6, Winter Landfill Hours of Operation Currently the hours of operation at the City of Wetaskiwin s landfill are set at 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sundays and Statutory Holidays. The City has extended the landfill hours of operation during the Spring and Fall Cleanup Week until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Fall Cleanup Week is scheduled for October 1-8, Due to low numbers of users at certain times in the day a change in the hours of the landfill were recommended. 314/11 ALDERMAN MACQUARRIE MOVED that Council approve the change in hours of operation at the Wetaskiwin Sanitary Landfill from November 1 to March 31 to be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday excluding Statutory Holidays, and from April 1 to October 31 to be from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday excluding Statutory Holidays. 315/11 ALDERMAN MACQUARRIE MOVED that Council approve the reduction of hours of operation during the Spring and Fall Cleanup Week until 6:30 p.m. The City of Wetaskiwin Strategic Plan Moving Forward: The City of Wetaskiwin Strategic Plan was presented to City Council. This document has been created by Council to direct the City s operations and priorities. It is based on Council s ongoing work within the community, public feedback (eg. Wetaskiwin Tomorrow) and input from City staff.

6 Page 6 of 9 316/11 ALDERMAN CRABTREE MOVED that Council approve and implement Moving Forward: The City of Wetaskiwin Strategic Plan. The City of Wetaskiwin Logo and Branding Concepts Within the 2011 Budget City Council approved funds to develop a new logo and branding for the City of Wetaskiwin. Conceptual brands were presented for Council decision. 317/11 ALDERMAN BRANCO MOVED that Council approve the new City of Wetaskiwin logo and brand concepts. 318/11 ALDERMAN MCFAUL MOVED to table the brands concept to a further meeting DEFEATED 319/11 POINT OF ORDER: ALDERMAN CRABTREE MOVED to extend meeting 320/11 ALDERMAN MACQUARRIE MOVED to AMMEND motion 317/11 to: that Council approve in principal, the new City of Wetaskiwin logo and brand concepts and to direct Administration to bring them back as guidelines for use. DEFEATED 317/11 ALDERMAN BRANCO MOVED that Council approve the new City of Wetaskiwin logo and brand concepts. Legion Agreement The lease renewal between the City of Wetaskiwin and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 86 for the lease of the Memorial Centre was presented for Council consideration. Discussion was held on the use of the Memorial Centre for City events as well as the maintenance and upkeep responsibilities of the City.

7 Page 7 of 9 321/11 ALDERMAN HAWKES MOVED that Council agree to enter into a lease agreement with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 86 for the Memorial Building for the time period, beginning retroactively, of May 9, 2011 until December 31, Main Street Revitalization Changes to the Main Street Revitalization project were presented to Council. These changes include introducing phasing into the project as well as changing some of the requirements in the tender documents. 322/11 ALDERMAN RUECKER MOVED that Council direct Administration adopt the following phased implementation of the Main Street Revitalization project: Phase St. Phase St. Phase St. Phase St. 323/11 ALDERMAN RUECKER MOVED that Council direct Administration to proceed with tendering phase 1 (48 St.-50 St.) of the Main Street Revitalization Project for construction in 2012 based on the Genivar design, with the following revisions: 1. Pre-Purchase of items The City will purchase light standards, bike racks, benches, garbage containers, brass plaques, planters and other identified products for the project and supply these items to the contractors for installation. 2. Curb face height - The proposed 50mm rolled face curb will remain throughout the project except at the bulb-outs, which will be a 100mm high straight face curb. 3. Road Structure That the road structure for the Main Street Revitalization Project be adjusted to: 125 mm ACP 150 mm GBC TriAx Geogrid 250 mm SBC Geotextile Fabric 4. Concrete Intersections The requirement for concrete intersections will be removed and replaced with asphalt. Thermoplastic crosswalk markings will be installed.

8 Page 8 of 9 5. Coloured and stamped concrete The specifications for the specific colour of the concrete will be included in the tender package. 6. Traffic signals pre-emption will be removed from design requirements for fire and police. Standard black-powder coated poles and arms will be used and standard overhead signs will be used rather than illuminated signage. 7. Security Cameras Security Cameras will be deleted from the design. 8. Planters Will be designed to incorporate seating where appropriate. 9. Irrigation system Irrigation system will be deleted from design. 324/11 ALDERMAN MACQUARRIE MOVED to amend Motion remove Brass Plaques from item #1 and the 320/11 document. Brass Plaques Brass plaques will be deleted from design. 325/11 ALDERMAN RUECKER AMENDED MOTION that Council direct Administration to proceed with tendering phase 1 (48 St.-50 St.) of the Main Street Revitalization Project for construction in 2012 based on the Genivar design, AS AMENDED: Council Schedule Administrative Action Sheet The Administration Action Sheet was presented to Council for review. 326/11 ALDERMAN MCFAUL MOVED that Council receive this item as information. Council Schedule A schedule of upcoming Council events was provided. 327/11 ALDERMAN MACQUARRIE MOVED that Council receive this as information.

9 Page 9 of 9 Correspondence Correspondence was received from: (a) Rick Hansen Relay 2012 News Release 328/11 ALDERMAN RUECKER MOVED that Council receive this as information. Adjournment 329/11 ALDERMAN RUECKER MOVED that the meeting be adjourned at 7:35 p.m. ORIGINAL SIGNED MAYOR ORIGINAL SIGNED CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Mayor Don Montgomery Alderman Donna Andres Alderman Bill Elliot Alderman Kevin Lucas Alderman Gail Taylor Alderman Jerry Thoben Alderman Dale Unland

MINUTES OF THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 10, 2001 AT 4:00 P.M. Present Staff Present Mayor Don Montgomery Alderman Donna Andres Alderman