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.