2. OPENING PRAYER Led By Father Nilo Macapinlac from Sacred Heart Church 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

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1 Page Regular Council Meeting March 13, :00 p.m. To be held in Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER Led By Father Nilo Macapinlac from Sacred Heart Church 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Minutes of Regular Council Meeting - February 27, 2017 Presented by Councillor Tyler Gandam Motion Proposed by Administration: (I move) that City Council approves the minutes of the February 27, 2017 Regular Council Meeting as presented. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. DELEGATIONS COUNCIL ATTENDANCE REPORTS a) Council Attendance Reports - Presented by Councillor Joe Branco Motion Proposed by Administration: (I move) that City Council receives the Council Attendance Reports as information. 8. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 9. BYLAWS NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Councillor June Boyda Motion Proposed By Administration: (I move) that Council approves the proposed agreement between the City of Wetaskiwin and the Wetaskiwin Library Board as presented, for a five year term commencing January 1, Page 1 of 27

2 Page NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS b) Economic Development Update - Presented by Councillor Patricia MacQuarrie Motion Proposed by Administration: (I move) that City Council accepts the report regarding Economic Development within the City of Wetaskiwin as information. 11. COUNCIL SCHEDULE a) Council Schedule - Presented by Councillor Bert Horvey Motion Proposed By Administration: (I move) that City Council accepts the Council schedule as information. 12. COUNCIL ACTION TASK SUMMARY CORRESPONDENCE a) Correspondence - Presented by Councillor Wayne Neilson Motion Proposed by Administration: (I move) that City Council receives all correspondence as information. 14. IN CAMERA ITEMS 15. ADJOURNMENT 16. Page 2 of 27

3 AgendaItem#4a) Meeting Date: March 13, 2017 Presented By: Councillor Tyler Gandam Minutes Regular Council February 27, 2017 Issue / Request Motion Proposed By Administration City Council must approve the minutes from previous City of Wetaskiwin Council meetings before they become official. (I move) that City Council approves the minutes of the February 27, 2017, Regular Council Meeting as presented. Background Our vision is to create a Safe, Strong and Proud community City Manager Approval Supporting Documents DB Attached: On Request: N/A: Minutes of Regular Council Meeting - February 27, 2017 Page 3 of 27

4 AgendaItem#4a) MINUTES OF THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 AT 4:00 P.M. Present Mayor Bill Elliot Councillor Tyler Gandam Councillor Bert Horvey Councillor Wayne Neilson Councillor Joe Branco Councillor Patricia MacQuarrie Councillor June Boyda (Via Skype) Staff Present Dave Burgess, City Manager Therese Myndio, Assistant City Manager / Director of Corporate Services Susan Howard, Director of Engineering and Development Kevin Lucas, Director of Community Services Leigh Sawicki, Director of Protective Services Lucien Cloutier, Legislative Services Manager Absent Call to Order Mayor Elliot called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Opening Prayer The opening prayer was led by Mayor Bill Elliot. Adoption of Agenda and Items 047/17 COUNCILLOR MACQUARRIE MOVED that City Council adopts the agenda as presented. CARRIED Minutes of Regular Council Meeting - February 27, 2017 Page 4 of 27

5 AgendaItem#4a) Regular Council Meeting February 27, 2017 Page 2 of 4 Approval of February 13, 2017 Minutes City Council must approve the minutes from previous City of Wetaskiwin Council meeting before they become official. The minutes of the February 13, 2017 Regular Council meeting were presented for Council s consideration. 048/17 COUNCILLOR GANDAM MOVED that City Council approves the minutes of the February 13, 2017 Regular Council Meeting as presented. CARRIED Delegation Wetaskiwin Rotary Club Presentation The Wetaskiwin Rotary Club was in attendance to present a contribution in the amount of $33,859 towards the upgrades at Diamond Jubilee Park. In Attendance: Dana Badke and Bill Milnthorp Council Attendance Reports Department Reports Community Services 049/17 050/17 COUNCILLOR MACQUARRIE MOVED that City Council provides sincere thanks to the Wetaskiwin Rotary Club for its generous contribution towards the upgrading project at Diamond Jubilee Park. CARRIED A detailed list of meetings and events attended by members of Council was provided for information. COUNCILLOR NEILSON MOVED that City Council receives the Council Attendance Reports as information. CARRIED A departmental report for the Community Services department was presented for Council s review and information. In attendance: Kevin Lucas, Director of Community Services Councillor MacQuarrie left at 4:31p.m. Councillor MacQuarrie returned at 4:32p.m. 051/17 COUNCILLOR BRANCO MOVED that City Council accepts the Community Services department report as information. CARRIED Minutes of Regular Council Meeting - February 27, 2017 Page 5 of 27

6 AgendaItem#4a) Regular Council Meeting February 27, 2017 Page 3 of 4 New and Unfinished Business Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Nomination Councillor Boyda Approval for Council Member to Attend Provincial Library Conference 052/17 The annual FCM conference is scheduled from June 1-4, 2017 and will be held in Ottawa, Ontario. Out of province travel to conferences for Council requires approval. COUNCILLOR HORVEY MOVED that Council approves Mayor Bill Elliot s, Councillor Tyler Gandam s, and Councillor Wayne Neilson s attendance at the 2017 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference in Ottawa from June 1-4, CARRIED The Alberta Library Conference will be held at the end of April in Jasper. Councillor MacQuarrie and Mayor Bill Elliot wish to attend the conference and require a motion of approval from Council for this purpose. Mayor Bill Elliot s expenses will be covered by the Yellowhead Regional Library Board, of which he is the City of Wetaskiwin s representative. 053/17 COUNCILLOR GANDAM MOVED that City Council approves Mayor Bill Elliot s and Councillor Patricia MacQuarrie s attendance and associated expenses for the Alberta Library Conference from April 27-30, 2017 in Jasper, Alberta. CARRIED Library Funding Correspondence City Council would like to forward a letter to the Honourable Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs that echoes the letter sent by the Wetaskiwin Public Library dated February 22, A copy of the letter sent by City Council will be sent to MLA Bruce Hinkley 054/17 COUNCILLOR MACQUARRIE MOVED that City Council forwards a letter to honourable Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs, echoing the sentiments of the Wetaskiwin public Library Board in their letter dated February 22, 2017 regarding funding to provide equitable service to Indigenous Communities. CARRIED Council Schedule A schedule of upcoming meetings, events and notable dates was presented to Council for their information. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting - February 27, 2017 Page 6 of 27

7 AgendaItem#4a) Regular Council Meeting February 27, 2017 Page 4 of 4 055/17 COUNCILLOR NEILSON MOVED that City Council accepts the Council schedule as information. CARRIED Council Action Task Summary An update is provided to Council on a monthly basis regarding the disposition of Council s decisions from previous meetings 056/17 COUNCILLOR BRANCO MOVED that City Council accepts the Council Action Task Summary as information. CARRIED Adjournment 057/17 COUNCILLOR GANDAM MOVED that the meeting be adjourned at 4:56 p.m. CARRIED MAYOR CITY MANAGER Minutes of Regular Council Meeting - February 27, 2017 Page 7 of 27

8 AgendaItem#7a) Meeting Date: March 13, 2017 Presented By: Councillor Joe Branco Council Attendance Reports Issue A detailed list of meetings and events attended by members of Council is provided for information. Executive Summary Council reports are provided for information as a way to ensure open government and increase communication within Council and with the public. Motion Proposed By Administration (I move) that City Council receives the Council Attendance Reports as information. Our vision is to create a Safe, Strong and Proud community Strategic Plan Goals A proud community of engaged citizens A sustainable community that responsibly manages its infrastructure, finances, and the environment A growing community that promotes economic development An organization dedicated to achieving excellence City Manager Comments N/A City Manager Signature DB Supporting Documents Attached: On Request: N/A: Council Attendance Reports - Presented by Councillor Joe Page 8 of 27

9 AgendaItem#7a) MAYOR BILL ELLIOT Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 2 Mar. 3 Council review via video Directors' meeting Conference interview with AHS "Raw to Results" symposium - Leduc EDA Aboriginal Day Planning Committee Walkable Wetaskiwin Committee JEDI meeting Therese Myndio s Retirement Luncheon Mar. 4 Mar. 6 Mar. 7 Mar. 7/8 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 10 Mar. 13 Leduc Chamber Gala YRL Executive meeting - Spruce Grove AUMA's MLA Breakfast - Edmonton 7/8 - AUMA Mayors' Caucus Chamber Luncheon/AGM Leduc Mayors' State of the City/County Address Meeting with MLA P&T and Regular Council Meeting COUNCILLOR JUNE BOYDA COUNCILLOR JOE BRANCO Mar. 13 P&T and Regular Council Meeting Mar. 3 Mar. 13 Therese Myndio s Retirement Luncheon P&T and Regular Council Meeting COUNCILLOR TYLER GANDAM COUNCILLOR BERT HORVEY Mar. 1 Mar. 3 Mar. 5 Mar. 13 Canada 150 Meeting Therese Myndio s Retirement Luncheon Ashoro Exchange Dinner with students and chaperones P&T and Regular Council Meeting Mar. 3 Mar. 3. Mar. 7 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 13 WALA Strategic Planning Therese Myndio s Retirement Luncheon WRCC Board Meeting WRCC Luncheon World Day of Prayer Regular Council Meeting COUNCILLOR PATRICIA MACQUARRIE COUNCILLOR WAYNE NEILSON Feb. 28 Mar. 3 Mar. 10 Mar. 13 Ashoro AGM Therese Myndio s Retirement Luncheon Rural Innovation Forum P&T and Regular Council Meeting Mar. 2 Mar. 3 Mar. 8 Mar. 13 JEDI Board Meeting Therese Myndio s Retirement Luncheon Meeting with Annugas Management Team P&T and Regular Council Meeting Council Attendance Reports - Presented by Councillor Joe Page 9 of 27

10 AgendaItem#10a) Meeting Date: March 13, 2017 Department Representative: Presented By: Brian McCulloch Director of Corporate Services Councillor June Boyda Agreement with Wetaskiwin Library Board Issue / Request The agreement with the City of Wetaskiwin and the Wetaskiwin Library Board expired on December 31, Executive Summary Administration is proposing amendments to the agreement to reflect current practices and to update funding formulas. Proposed changes to the agreement include: Timelines for budget submission was changed to September 30 th City s contribution to the Library Board reflects current budget Responsibilities for revenues/expenses have been clarified. The agreement was reviewed by the Library Board at their February 21 st meeting and the Board approved the changes. Motion Proposed By Administration (I move) that Council approves the proposed agreement between the City of Wetaskiwin and the Wetaskiwin Library Board as presented, for a five year term commencing January 1, Our vision is to create a Safe, Strong and Proud community Strategic Plan Goals A proud community of engaged citizens A sustainable community that responsibly manages its infrastructure, finances, and the environment A growing community that promotes economic development An organization dedicated to achieving excellence Strategic Plan Action Items N/A Municipal Plans N/A 1 P a g e Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 10 of 27

11 AgendaItem#10a) Policies and Bylaws Other Legislation or Agreements Financial Implications N/A The proposed action is in compliance with the 2017 Municipal Budget. Next Steps Communication Strategy Alternate Options N/A 1. Council could propose amendments to the agreement. If amendments are proposed, the agreement would have to return to the Library Board for review and consideration. Department Head City Manager Comments City Manager Signature Supporting Documents Attached: On Request: N/A: 2 P a g e Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 11 of 27

12 AgendaItem#10a) THIS AGREEMENT made as of the day of, 20 THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN (hereinafter referred to as the City ) OF THE FIRST PART -and- THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN LIBRARY BOARD a Corporation established in accordance with the laws of Alberta (hereinafter referred to as the Board ) OF THE SECOND PART CITY / LIBRARY BOARD AGREEMENT WHEREAS the Board is established by bylaw of the City as a municipal library board under the Libraries Act, Chapter L-11.1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000; AND WHEREAS the Board operates the Wetaskiwin Public Library in the City of Wetaskiwin; AND WHEREAS the City and the Board recognize that the Wetaskiwin Public Library Building, operated by the City, is to be utilized as a multi-purpose building with emphasis on library and cultural services to the community; AND WHEREAS the City and the Board wish to (a) provide the most efficient delivery of high quality library services for the community, (b) guarantee a stable funding arrangement for library services and (c) ensure the Library Board s independence in the setting of policies governing library services; AND WHEREAS the parties upon entering into this Agreement provided for the management of municipal library services in the City of Wetaskiwin, and agree at the same time to other commitments necessary to coordinate the management of municipal library services within the organizational structure of the City; Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 12 of 27

13 AgendaItem#10a) City/Library Agreement Page 2 NOW THEREFORE, the parties agree to the following: 1. Interpretations 1.1 Wetaskiwin Public Library Building shall mean the lands and building operated by the City, including any future renovation or addition, located at st Avenue, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. 2. Management Services 2.1 The Board is responsible for all library services, and by this agreement delegates the provision of certain services to the City. 2.2 The Board, subject to any enactment that limits its authority, has full management and control of the municipal library and shall, in accordance with the libraries regulations, organize, promote and maintain comprehensive and efficient library services in the municipality and may cooperate with other boards and libraries in the provision of those services, and shall: (a) adopt the personnel policies of the City; (b) be fully involved in the hiring and evaluation of the librarian; (c) be responsible for the application and receipt of grants for library services from the City, the Province of Alberta and other agencies; (d) recommend to the City before September 30 th in each year an annual operating and capital budget for library services; (e) issue a tax receipt for donations, invest within City reserve accounts and expend donations to the Wetaskiwin Public Library; (f) recommend to the City on levels of service and fees for library services and City services within the Wetaskiwin Public Library building; (g) receive and respond to complaints on library services, and where the Board deems necessary, forward recommendations for changes in library services or City services to the City; Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 13 of 27

14 AgendaItem#10a) City/Library Agreement Page 3 (h) set policy on the hours of opening, the use of the Wetaskiwin Public Library buildings, issue of memberships, and borrowing privileges, and (i) Be responsible for the expenditure of funds as approved in the budget for library services. 2.3 The City shall provide the following services without charge to the Board: (a) provide accounting of receipts, payments, credits, and liabilities on behalf of the Board, submit monthly financial reports to the Board and provide for the annual auditing of accounts; (b) maintain the library building in the same fashion as other City owned buildings; and (c) provide the same service regarding staff, salaries, benefits, etc. as provided to all other city staff and to meet the policies of the Board. 2.4 The City and the Board agree that the Wetaskiwin Public Library building shall be jointly utilized for library services and city services. 3 Financial Support by the City 3.1 The City and the Board agree that the following terms of financial support by the City shall apply during the term of this agreement: (a) That library services shall have accounts maintained separately from other services provided by the City within the Wetaskiwin Public Library building and within the general accounting structure of the City. Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 14 of 27

15 AgendaItem#10a) City/Library Agreement Page 4 (b) That the City shall provide a grant for services in addition to grants from other agencies, and the grant within each calendar year shall be based on the following formula: BY Base Year 2016 BP Base Population 12,621 $BG Base Grant $38,002 OP Official Municipal Population as identified by Alberta Municipal Affairs CPI Alberta Consumer Price Index as identified by Statistics Canada as of June of the prior year Grant = BG + (BG x CPI x OP/BP) (c) The City will be responsible for the following budget expenses: a. Salaries, wages and benefits b. Telephone and photocopier charges c. Audit fees d. Insurance fees (d) The City will receive the following revenues: a. ½ of the revenue received from the County of Wetaskiwin b. Print and photocopier revenue c. Payroll grants to offset 3.1(c)a 3.2 Direct grants for services shall be in addition to the grant under Section 3.1(b) but direct grants shall not be considered to include annual operating grants for temporary or other employment, but may include special grants from the City in addition to the provisions of Section The Board shall be designated a reserve called the Library Board Operating Reserve. The Board may budget a surplus in any financial year but shall where a surplus is achieved place it into the reserve, and where a deficit occurs it shall be drawn from the reserve. Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 15 of 27

16 AgendaItem#10a) City/Library Agreement Page 5 4 Arbitration 4.1 In the case of any dispute between the parties hereto during the term of this agreement, and in any renewal, as to any matter arising under this agreement, either party shall be entitled to give to the other party notice of the dispute and demand arbitration thereof and, after giving notice and demand, each party shall at once appoint an arbitrator and the appointee shall jointly appoint a third arbitrator. 4.2 Save and except for s.9, the Arbitration Act, being Chapter A43.1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, shall apply to any dispute brought to arbitration between the parties hereto. 5 Compliance 5.1 The Board shall at all times comply with all valid Federal and Provincial legislation and regulations and City bylaws, resolutions and standards. 5.2 Where anything provided for herein cannot lawfully be done without the approval or permission of any authority, body, official, person or board not within the jurisdiction and control of the City the obligation to do it does not come into force until such approval or permission is obtained PROVIDED the parties will without delay, do all things necessary by way of application or otherwise in an effort to obtain such approval or permissions. 6 Law of Alberta Applicable 6.1 The validity and interpretation of the Agreement, and of each Article and part thereof, shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta. 7 Further Assurance 7.1 Both parties shall exercise and deliver such further documents and assurance and do all things necessary to give to the true intent of this Agreement. Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 16 of 27

17 AgendaItem#10a) City/Library Agreement Page 6 8 Waiver 8.1 A waiver by either party hereto of the strict performance by the other of any covenant or provision of this Agreement shall not of itself constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of such covenant or provision or of any other covenant or provision or term of this Agreement. 9 Force Majeure 9.1 Neither of the parties shall be deemed to be in default in respect of nonperformance of its obligations under this agreement of and so long as the non-performance is due to strikes, lockouts, fire, tempest, or acts of God of the Queen s enemies, or any other cause (whether similar or dissimilar to those enumerated) beyond its control. 10 Notices 10.1 Any notice to be given to the Board hereunder may be delivered to the office of the Board at: 11 Supersedure Chairman of the Library Board Wetaskiwin Public Library Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A OV1 Any notice to be given to the City hereunder may be delivered to: City Manager City of Wetaskiwin Box Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2E This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the management of the municipal library and it is hereby acknowledged and agreed that there are no representations, warranties, terms, conditions, agreements, or contracts with respect to the management of the municipal library other than as expressly set forth herein. Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 17 of 27

18 AgendaItem#10a) City/Library Agreement Page This agreement supercedes any previous agreements between the City and the Library Board. 12 Time is of the Essence 13 Term 12.1 Time shall be of the essence of this agreement This agreement shall come into effect on the 1st day of January, 2017 and shall remain in effect until the 31 st day of December, 2021, with the option for renewal for a subsequent five (5) years, unless either party provides 365 days written notice of termination. This AGREEMENT shall ensure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have affixed their corporate seals by hands of their proper officers in that behalf on the day and year first written above. THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN Mayor City Manager THE CITY OF WETASKIWIN LIBRARY BOARD Board Chairperson Board Member Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 18 of 27

19 AgendaItem#10a) RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO LIBRARY BOARD AGREEMENT Change Clause 2.2(d) to read: recommend to the City before September 30 TH in each year an annual operating and capital budget for library services (previously December 1 st ) Change Clause 3.1(b) to read: The City shall provide a grant for services in addition to grants from other agencies, and the grant within each calendar year shall be based on the following formula: BY Base Year 2016 (previous base year was 2006) BP Base Population 12,621 (previous base population was 11,154) $BG Base Grant 38,002 (previously 43,814) CPI Alberta Consumer Price Index as determined by Statistics Canada as of June of the prior year (previously using the tax increase rather than the CPI) OP Official Municipal Census as identified by Alberta Municipal Affairs Grant = BG + (BG x CPI x OP/BP) (formula revised to reflect above changes) Add clause 3.1 (c) which reads: The City will be responsible for the following budget expenses: (i) Salaries, wages and benefits (ii) Telephone and photocopier charges (iii) Audit fees (iv) Insurance fees Add clause 3.1 (d) which reads: The City will receive the following revenues: (i) ½ of the revenue received from the County of Wetaskiwin (ii) Print and photocopier revenue (iii) Payroll grants to offset 3.1(c)(i) Change clause 3.2 to read Direct grants for services shall be in addition to the grant under 3.1(b) but direct grants shall not be considered to include grants for temporary or other employment, but may include special grants from the City in addition to the provisions of Section 3.1 (Current clause 3.2 reads: Direct grants for services shall be in addition to the grant under Section 3.1(b), but direct grants shall not be considered to include annual operating grants from the Province of Alberta, but may include special grants from the City in addition to the provisions of Section 3.1. ) Agreement with the Wetaskiwin Library Board - Presented by Page 19 of 27

20 AgendaItem#10b) Meeting Date: March 13, 2017 Department Representative: Presented By: Jennifer Fossen, Manager, Community Development Councillor Patricia MacQuarrie Economic Development Update Issue / Request Executive Summary Motion Proposed By Administration A report has been prepared to prove Council with an update regarding Economic Development for the City of Wetaskiwin. Attached is a report of various Economic Development Initiatives happening within the Community Development department and City of Wetaskiwin (I move) that City Council accepts the report regarding Economic Development within the City of Wetaskiwin as information. Our vision is to create a Safe, Strong and Proud community Strategic Plan Goals A proud community of engaged citizens A sustainable community that responsibly manages its infrastructure, finances, and the environment A growing community that promotes economic development An organization dedicated to achieving excellence Strategic Plan Action Items Municipal Plans Policies and Bylaws Other Legislation or Agreements Financial Implications 1 P a g e Economic Development Update - Presented by Councillor Patricia Page 20 of 27

21 AgendaItem#10b) Next Steps Communication Strategy Alternate Options Department Head City Manager Comments City Manager Signature Supporting Documents DB Attached: On Request: N/A: 2 P a g e Economic Development Update - Presented by Councillor Patricia Page 21 of 27

22 AgendaItem#10b) Economic Development Update to Council March 13, 2017 The Economic Development activities within the Community Development department have started to really formalize within the last couple of months. The initiatives are headed in an excellent direction. With the change in direction from traditional economic development to community development, the focus is a lot more on business retention and expansion (75% of growth comes from current business and industry already established in communities) and working with and providing resources for entrepreneurs. Over the last couple of months the department has been busy re-establishing and creating a solid foundation for economic development within the City of Wetaskiwin for growth, opportunities and projects going forward. Economic Development is very much like an iceberg, you only see happenings (the 10% above the water) and the rest of the 90% (the part below the water) is going on behind the scenes. Some of the current projects and happenings are: Working with finance to receive new business license applications and updating the business license forms to collect more information for measuring and forecasting the economic/business climate of the City. Updating our executive pulse software which created profiles, surveys, and data of the businesses within CoW. This is going to be a long term work in progress; the system hasn t been updated for numerous years and has to be manually entered. Once this is completed this is a fantastic measurement tool. Updating and Creating materials for relocation, investment, expansion, etc. Building and fostering relationships with businesses, land and building owners, Community Organizations, Business / Entrepreneurship resources and organizations, surrounding municipal EDO s, and commercial realtors. Establishing a Business Retention and Expansion foundation project for CoW, starting with surveys, visits, etc. Working with realtors and their clients for information on the City of Wetaskiwin, the local economy, etc. Initial meetings and follow up with businesses looking to expand into the City of Wetaskiwin. Support the Chamber of Commerce and Empowering Women Entrepreneurs organizations. Connect and promote the CoW to EIA expansion contact. Researching and creating the new business section for the website overhaul. Follow up with companies we made connections with at ICSC. Researching business incubator models. We have re-established a relationship with Economic Developers of Canada to have an Economic Development Year 1 group come to Wetaskiwin as part of their in community training. Economic Development Update - Presented by Councillor Patricia Page 22 of 27

23 AgendaItem#11a) Meeting Date: March 13, 2017 Presented By: Councillor Bert Horvey Council Schedule Issue Administration has provided a list of upcoming events for Council s information. Motion Proposed By Administration (I move) that City Council accepts the Council schedule as information. City Manager Comments N/A City Manager Signature Supporting Documents DB Attached: On Request: N/A: Council Schedule - Presented by Councillor Bert Horvey Page 23 of 27

24 Council Schedule - Presented by Councillor Bert Horvey Council Schedule March 13, 2017 DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION March 15 Interagency Meeting NorQuest College March 15 Joint City/County Meeting County Administration Office March 15 Parade of Programs Drill Hall March 17 Edmonton Salutes Committee Meeting Edmonton, AB March 18 Leduc Mayors Prayer Breakfast Leduc, AB March 18 Health Foundation Retreat Reynolds Alberta Museum March 18 Early Years Hulabaloo Drill Hall March 20 Northern Alberta Mayors and Reeves Caucus Shaw Conference Centre March 21 International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March Economic Developers Alberta Conference & AGM Banff, AB March 24 Filipino Feast Moose Hall March 25 Sports Hall of Fame Dinner Best Western Wayside Inn March 27 P&T and Regular Council Meeting City Hall AgendaItem#11a) Page 24 of 27

25 AgendaItem#13a) Meeting Date: March 13, 2017 Department Representative: Presented By: Dave Burgess, City Manager Councillor Wayne Neilson Correspondence Issue Administration has provided the noted correspondence for Council s information. Administration has received the following correspondence: Background CARES Program funding; RCMP Funding Request Response from Minister. Motion Proposed By Administration (I move) that City Council receives all correspondence as information. Administration Comments N/A City Manager Sign Off Supporting Documents DB Attached: On Request: N/A: Correspondence - Presented by Councillor Wayne Neilson Page 25 of 27

26 AgendaItem#13a) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAND TRADE O?iceoftheMinister DeputyGovernmentHouseLender MLA, Edmonton Beverly-Clareview February 22, 2017 AR Ms. Jennifer Fossen Manager, Community Development City of Wetaskiwin PO Box Avenue - Wetaskiwin AB T9A 2E9 Dear Ms. Fossen, I am pleased to advise you that your application to the October 1, 2016, intake of Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES) program has been approved for funding. Applications were reviewed through a competitive evaluation process to ensure eligibility, as per the program guidelines. Your application may receive full or partial funding. CARES program staff will be in touch with you to confirm the amount of funding and execute a grant agreement. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Megan McNei l, Program Manager, at (dial for a toll-free connection) or by at megan.mcneill@gov.ab.ca. Congratulations on your successful application. I wish you continued success in working with community and regional leaders to accelerate and implement your initiative to help Alberta become more economically competitive and prosperous. Sincerely, $- ( Deron Bilous Minister of Economic Development and Trade cc: Mr. Bruce Hinkley MLAfor Wetaskiwin Camrose 425LegislatureBuilding, Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta TSK 2B6 Canada Telephone Fax Printedon myclrdpzzpzr Correspondence - Presented by Councillor Wayne Neilson Page 26 of 27

27 AgendaItem#13a) Minister of Public Safety Ministrede la Sécurite publique Ottawa. Canada K1AOP8 I F 2 2U'i7 'citv MA MAG MAR RECEven I ER Mr. Dave Burgess City Manager City of Wetaskiwin Box 6210 Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2E9 Dear Mr. Burgess: esponde January 7, regarding an Thank you for your corr nce of 11, 201 member Municip Service Agreem increase of one regular to the al Police ent (RCMP) hment in the for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police establis City of Wetaskiwin, Alberta. will be n the Your request for one regular member included i ncreme ing Req Annual Contract Policing I ntal Fund uest, oard. 0 osition which will be submitted to Treasury B nce the p has been filled, the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Alberta will advise you accordingly. Yours sincerely, ad Ralph Goodale, P.C., M.P. l'i"ll -l IOI Canada Correspondence - Presented by Councillor Wayne Neilson Page 27 of 27