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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshop at a Glance 2017-07-04.pdfDevelopment Cost Charges (DCC) Imposition Bylaw Update Trevor Thompson, Manager of Financial Planning gave a presentation to Council that included information on the description, context, uses and calculations of DCCs, the DCC Bylaw process and the proposed DCC Bylaw (including structure changes, rate changes and comparisons). Cultural Plan Update Patricia Huntsman, Consultant made a presentation to Council that provided a summary of engagement and survey findings from Maple Ridge’s Ten Year Cultural Plan which included:  Definition of Cultural Resources and Assets  Importance of participation from arts and cultural organizations  Role and priorities of the City  Outline of steps followed in Phases 1 and 2  Next steps as part of Phase 3  Events and activities within the City  Requests for future events and activities  Survey findings What is Workshop at a Glance? For a trial period between May 1 and December 31, 2017 Council will meet on the first and third Tuesday each month at 6:00 pm to discuss issues and hear presentations on local and regional topics and projects. Workshop at a Glance will provide you with the highlights of the day. Watch the meeting online for an up close and personal experience. You are receiving this newsletter in response to a subscription request to the City of Maple Ridge. If this subscription is incorrect you can modify or cancel it by visiting our website. Thank you for your interest! Workshop at a Glance July 4, 2017 Please Note! Workshop at a Glance is an informal summary of the reports and discussion of Council’s work at Workshop. The comments are not the official minutes of the meeting. These notes are intended to capture the essence of the discussion so that citizens can keep in touch with the work of Council in this public meeting. CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE 11995 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 Fax: 604-467-7329 www.mapleridge.ca enquiries@mapleridge.ca Follow-Up Report to the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Presentation Kelly Swift, General Manager: Parks, Recreation & Culture introduced this item and provided background information on the Follow -Up Report to the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Presentation. Council directed staff to increase funding for subsidized arena access by $100,000 in 2017 and by $200,000 in subsequent years, by identifying a funding source for 2017 and amending the 2018-2022 Business Plan accordingly. Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse Needs Follow Up Kelly Swift, General Manager: Parks, Recreation & Culture introduced and provided background information on this item. Council directed staff to prepare a report citing potential locations for a lacrosse box with lighting. Outdoor Pool Information Report Wendy McCormick, Director of Recreation & Community Services made a presentation to Council that provided examples of outdoor pools in Maple Ridge, other communities in the Lower Mainland and pools situated in other cities including Calgary, Lethbridge and a championship pool located in Windsor, Ontario. A discussion took place on the potential costs and anticipated timeline of getting a pre -fabricated pool. Council directed staff not to pursue an outdoor pool.