David Ibsen of Spruce Grove attended virtually to make a statement regarding Heritage Programs and Supports in the 2025 - 2027 Corporate Plan.
Mayor Acker thanked David Ibsen for attending virtually to speak to Council and provided that a discussion will be held to review strategic planning ahead of spring budget adjustments and will bring this up at the Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Heritage Society Annual General Meeting this month.
David Wolanski, General Manager of Community and Protective Services, added that while the plan is not included until 2027, work is still being coordinated while a detailed plan is prepared.
Gordon Rink of Spruce Grove was present to make a statement regarding concerns with parking on Longview Drive.
Mayor Acker thanked Gordon Rink for attending to speak to Council and provided that Council has received several emails from the neighbourhood about parking and safety and take safety concerns seriously.
Jamie Doyle, General Manager of Sustainable Growth and Development Services, shared that five main concerns in the public submissions have been identified: parking, emergency access, pedestrian safety, design compatibility, and traffic management, and outlined how the City is trying to address the concerns.
Beatrice Fotty of Spruce Grove was present to make a statement regarding the design compatibility of the Stoneshire townhouse development.
Mayor Acker thanked Beatrice Fotty for attending to speak to Council and provided that this development was approved and the City does not have a say in the architectural controls of developments. Jamie Doyle, General Manager of Sustainable Growth and Development Services, added that Administration will speak with the developers about the design concerns.
Jim Jones of Spruce Grove was present to make a statement regarding concerns with the proposed development at 88 Longview Drive.
Mayor Acker thanked Jim Jones for attending to speak to Council.
Jamie Doyle, General Manager of Sustainable Growth and Development Services, provided that the developer is revising the site plan and that information can be provided to residents. He will also reach out to the developer to better understand the parking spill out at 92 Longview. David Wolanski, General Manager of Community and Protective Services, added that Enforcement is aware of the concerns in the area and are actively monitoring and taking action.
Margaret Jones of Spruce Grove was present to ask a question about development proposals.
Mayor Acker thanked Margaret Jones for attending to speak to Council and provided that the community concerns will be shared with the developers as they go through the design process.
The City Clerk read emails on behalf of Maureen McDonald and Marc McDonald of Spruce Grove regarding parking on Longview Drive.
Mayor Acker thanked Maureen McDonald and Marc McDonald for emailing in the statements.