Norman Kaiser of Spruce Grove was present to make a statement regarding the two access routes from the Harvest Ridge, Copperhaven, and Spruce Ridge neighbourhoods during an emergency and inquired about a timeline of when another access route will be constructed.
Mayor Acker provided that future conversations will be considered during Council's Capital Planning.
Norm Sanders of Spruce Grove was present to make a statement regarding the natural forest areas in Spruce Grove needing attention to mitigate fire hazards.
Mayor Acker provided that Council has taken note, approaches need to be looked at, and information brought back to Council for consideration moving forward.
Cathy Marji of Spruce Grove, was present to share support for the unsheltered population and the importance of the brick and mortar Community Hub location.
Mayor Acker provided that Council will have a discussion during the next item on the agenda and Council is committed to finding solutions and working with partners.
The City Clerk read email submissions regarding the Community Hub on behalf of:
Todd Daynes, Penny Rieland, Deanne Ethier, Adrienne Maskalyk, Kelly Brisebois and L Cripps.
Mayor Acker provided that there are expectations to be followed at the Community Hub and addressed the temporary location of the Community Hub.
David Wolanski, General Manager of Community and Protective Services, provided that drug use is not allowed at the Community Hub and that several communities have a facility such as the Community Hub within residential areas, and that the City is working with them to seek lessons learned.
The City Clerk read an email submission regarding the Community Hub on behalf of Jennifer Belfour.
David Wolanski, General Manager of Community and Protective Services, provided that loitering and trespassing will be looked at pertaining to any problems that may arise.
The City Clerk read an email submission regarding the Community Hub on behalf Gerry and Karen Dargatz.
Mayor Acker provided that the questions asked in the email submission will be answered during the Unsheltered Recommendations presentation that is upcoming on the agenda.
The City Clerk read an email submission regarding the Community Hub on behalf of Sylvie Marie.
Mayor Acker thanked Todd Daynes, Penny Rieland, Deanne Ethier, Adrienne Maskalyk, Kelly Brisebois, L Cripps, Jennifer Belfour, Gerry and Karen Dargatz, and Sylvie Marie for sending in the email submissions.