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*** Paul S. pointed out that construction costs have inflated above 30% YTY. |
*** Paul S. pointed out that construction costs have inflated above 30% YTY. |
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*** In the future councillor votes on motions will be published. |
*** In the future councillor votes on motions will be published. |
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*** Don provided a spreadsheet he created outlining how the deferred budget would affect priority infrastructure projects. |
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*** A trail route from Blueridge to Parkgate. |
*** A trail route from Blueridge to Parkgate. |
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** Discussion ensued surrounding the issues in crossing over lands held by numerous title holders. |
** Discussion ensued surrounding the issues in crossing over lands held by numerous title holders. |
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* Library Bikes |
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** Duncan introduced the concept of cargo bikes to be loaned by DNV library branches. |
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** He has had exploratory meeting with library staff to explore the idea and funding opportunities. |
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** Concept has worked in other jurisdictions. |
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** Paul S. and Peter outlined prospects for an extended Spirit trail through to Horseshoe Bay. |
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** Drawings were made available for the project along Marine Drive through to and including 31 Street/Westview route. |
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** Lanes for the above were judged to be non compliant with AAA standards. |
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** A meeting is forthcoming with DWV staff at which it is hoped the option of delineators will be added. |
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** Council votes on the above project April 3. |
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Meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m. |
Revision as of 20:34, 3 March 2023
Meeting commenced 6:35 p.m. Attendees:
Chris Howorth Erika Rathje Jasper Tam Dana Bourgeoise Grace McEwan - 1st meeting Fiona Welsh Peter Schofield Jen Petersen - 1st meeting Graham & Laurie Parkinson - 1st meeting Larry Wilson Blair Barrington Martyn Schmoll Eric Gadot Anderson (Blue Ridge Community Association) - 1st meeting Paul Stott Duncan Wilcock Paul Janzen Don Piercy Sophia Hunter Derrick Engels
12 attendees in person, 8 online
Meeting commenced 6:32 pm
- CNV
- Marine/Main transit extension funding from translating means new infrastructure on 3rd street East west of Cotton/Low Level road diversion.
- Sophia provided details but they are not generally available at this time
- Painted bike lanes for north side and joint bus/bike shared lane on south.
- Delineators to be added on north side.
- Graham and Laurie Parkinson suggested an "off ramp" for access to the Spirit trail from south side.
- Marine/Main transit extension funding from translating means new infrastructure on 3rd street East west of Cotton/Low Level road diversion.
- The Casano overpass is scheduled for completion in 2024.
- Tony Valente has left the ITC committee to be replaced by councillor Jessica McIlroy.
- DNV
- 2023-2027 Budget deferrals will be addressed at next council meeting. Everyone encouraged to attend Monday March 6 at 5 pm. Otherwise e-mail budget@dnv.ca with your input.
- Martyn pointed out each 1% increase in the budget provides DNV with an additional $1.1 million.
- Erika pointed out City of Van is boosting taxes @ 10+% vs DNV proposedcincrease of 4.5%.
- Several attendees pointed out that budget reductions mean deviation from the regions Official Community Plan.
- Paul S. pointed out that construction costs have inflated above 30% YTY.
- In the future councillor votes on motions will be published.
- Don provided a spreadsheet he created outlining how the deferred budget would affect priority infrastructure projects.
- Proposed Blueridge trail
- Eric G.A. pointed out many cyclists frequent the area to access MTB trails. Traffic and parking along Berkely Avenue are issues at crime times.
- The Blueridge Community association is exploring 2 goals:
- A trail paralleling Berkely that would give access to the MTB trails.
- A trail route from Blueridge to Parkgate.
- Discussion ensued surrounding the issues in crossing over lands held by numerous title holders.
- Library Bikes
- Duncan introduced the concept of cargo bikes to be loaned by DNV library branches.
- He has had exploratory meeting with library staff to explore the idea and funding opportunities.
- Concept has worked in other jurisdictions.
- DWV
- Paul S. and Peter outlined prospects for an extended Spirit trail through to Horseshoe Bay.
- Drawings were made available for the project along Marine Drive through to and including 31 Street/Westview route.
- Lanes for the above were judged to be non compliant with AAA standards.
- A meeting is forthcoming with DWV staff at which it is hoped the option of delineators will be added.
- Council votes on the above project April 3.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.