Please mark your calendars, the Community Clean Up event is September 18, 2010 from 9AM to 2PM.

Attendance:
Dave Wilson/President
Errol Stewart/LRT
Wayne Lassaline
Jane Beddoe/LRT
Mike Rawling/ViceP.
Beth Tingle/Berms
Ron Goodfellow/LRT,Dev.,Traf.
Karen Kyzan/BlockW.
Jon Mar/Alderman
Mike Wilhelm/LRT
Wendi Stewart/secretary
26 concerned residents

Financials: Phil I.(absent) year end completed, needs to be reviewed by a third party.
We are operating at a deficit, there is a need to increase rental fees or increase memberships.

Community News:
Jon Mar/Alderman: Lead a discussion involving traffic concerns for our neighborhood. A traffic circle will be placed on the intersection of 14th Ave and 26th St., 2 speed bumps will be placed to slow speeders and the 30km zone will be expanded on 26th to 17th Ave and Bow Trail.

Parking passes for the area are available.

Jacques Lodge site discussion, nothing yet has been determined. Presently the site will house 300 seniors and the remain area will be sold to a developer. There are access problems in and out of the area, limiting numbers.

LRT: There will be no parking at the Shaganappi Point Station, or commercial development.

Neighborhood Woods: Jane Beddoe will be our community liaison. We need reps on each street to spread community news, please sign up.

Hall: Casino was a success, the money will go to hall upgrades and the rink.

Gully and Park Clean-up: April 24 from 11-3, BBQ to follow, everyone is welcome to help out.

Membership Drive will take place in May. Maureen Ord will determine which Saturday.

Developments: Ron G. presented info on a mixed residential/commercial building on 33rd and 17th. Ave.

Motion: To replace the missing Dog Off Leash signage - Mike R., seconded Phil M. passed.
Motion: To remove to shale from the underutilized ball diamond. - Phil M., seconded Jane B. passed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm. Next meeting May 11th at 6:30.

YOUR

SHAGANAPPI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

IN ACTION

THE NEIGHBOURWOODS PROGRAM

and

THE SHAGANAPPI COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DAY

Your Shaganappi Community Association board members have been working hard behind the scenes on many issues including the West LRT project impacting our neighbourhood, Parks and Recreation improvements in our community, Fundraising, and Block Watch, to name only a few.

Two City of Calgary and Shaganappi Community partnerships are happening soon, and we would like YOU to be part of them:

The NeighbourWoods Program.

“The NeighbourWoods Program is a residential street tree planting initiative developed by City of Calgary Parks to encourage citizens and communities to grow and preserve Calgary's urban forest.

The City will:

• Provide a tree to be planted.

• Dig the hole for the tree.

• Provide tree care information and free training for the registered resident.

• Help with the planting process.

• Provide extended maintenance to the tree.

You, the registered residents are responsible for:

• Planting the tree(s).

• Tending the tree(s), including watering and watching for pests and diseases.

• Contributing $30 per tree for an efficient watering bag”

In the event that you wish to plant a tree where a shrub already exists, the City will remove the shrub for you to make way for the tree, provided it is on City property.

Deadline for registration is March 31, 2010 – simply call the 24-hour 311 line and tell the Operator that you live in the Shaganappi Community and want to register for the program.

Shaganappi Community Clean-up Day coming soon

Once a year, in cooperation with the City of Calgary Bylaw Enforcement and Waste Management departments, residents have the opportunity to clean out their basements, garages, back alleys and sheds of “junk” that is not usually taken by the garbage disposal trucks. So if you have old mattresses, dead lawn mower, tree branches, construction materials in your alley, this Spring is the time to come clean! More details of this event will be clearly posted on your Community Website soon: www.shaganappicommunity.ca

If you have any questions about either upcoming event, please call Jane Beddoe at 403.240.1111.

The WestLRT Office has asked us to be their "eyes on the street". If you foresee a traffic issue in Shaganappi due to construction on the West LRT, please download this form, fill it out and submit to Ron Goodfellow, our traffic rep at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Attendance:
Mike Rawling/VicePresident
Errol Stewart/LRT
Mike Wilhelm/LRT
Ron Goodfellow/LRT,Dev.,Traf.
Jane Beddoe/LRT
Jon Mar/Alderman
Mark Middleton/Bylaw
Beth Tingle/Berms
Wayne Lassaline
Phil Ivers/Treasurer
Karen Kyzan/BlockW.
Nick Jay/Bylaw Officer
Val Guey/LRT
Lori Lozo/City CRC
Clint Beaton/City Parks
Wendi Stewart/secretary

Minutes: Passed. Thank-you to Mike R. for chairing the meeting in Dave?s absence.

Financials: Phil I. year end at the end of March.

Community News:
Bylaw Officers spoke on funding available to communities for neighborhood clean-ups.
Park is now again off leash the signage will be returned. Lori mentioned we need a letter of consent from the board. Graffiti removal continues please phone 311 to report, the city subsidy ends soon.
Jon Mar/Alderman: LRT station to be named Shaganappi Point. The board thanks all involved and Jon Mar for supporting us. Question to Jon regarding the dirt for our sound berms. He stated the situation is quite good and he will work with us to that end. The Bow Trail plans will be revised, since the power lines have been removed, the berm can now be closer to the street. The Crowchild berm plans are ready.
Beth was concerned with the timing. Jon asked for a workable committee for each berm and we will have captains in place. Jane spoke of an incident involving wrongful removal of city trees by the company ArbourCare who are working for the West LRT group. There was a total disregard of her concerns and the Landscaping plans were not being followed. Clint Beaton spoke of the mature trees value and the company?s accountability of their wrongful removal.
Jon asked for a wish list from the community and will do his best to fulfil them.

Traffic: Val was concerned with traffic off Bow Trail short cutting through his street. Also the short cutting on 33rd. St. Ron suggested the LRT group place the no turning sign in place. Request for sign on Val?s street of Local Traffic Only. Errol wanted to know who to complain to when the city does not operate within their own noise guidelines. By-law officers suggested complaints go to 311. All traffic complaints from the website go to Ron.

Neighbourhood Woods: This is a program designed to reforest the city. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it is in charge of the program and our area has been selected for this year's planting.
Contact 311 with your name and address and the city will consult with you over requiring free trees and shrubs that are to be placed on the city property around your home. The city will also remove any dying trees or shrubs, especially willows which are dying due to drought. These new trees have a value of close to $400 each, they come in a 10 gallon pot and are 5?-8? tall. Once your trees are chosen the city will dig the hole, add mulch and drop the tree off at a central meeting point in our neighbourhood for pick-up. The tree drop-off will take place in September. The resident then plants the tree at no charge. Special watering bags are offered at a cost of $30. These bags help to better ensure the tree?s survival. Clint suggests we speak directly to our neighbours about the program, this is proven to have the most success. Jane Beddoe has kindly offered to be our Community leader in this program. Info will be given during membership drive.
Ron asked Clint about planting an orchard in our park. Clint told us there is a orchard pilot project in Sunnyside. If we put in a request he will help fast track our orchard. Ron also asked about obnoxious weeds that are in our parks such as burdock, we are to call 311 or contact Clint directly.

Casino: Remember, takes place March 20-21.

A continued discussion on LRT, bridges, berms and traffic concerns.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.Next meeting March 9th at 6:30.