AGENDA Council of the Town of Lacombe
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AGENDA Council of the Town of Lacombe
AGENDA Council of the Town of Lacombe Monday, February 26, 2007 at 7 PM in Council Chambers Time Reference Agenda Item Regular Meeting of Council 7:00 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA ITEMS Resolution 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Resolution 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Resolution • Minutes of the February 12, 2007 Regular Meeting 5. INFORMATION Resolution 1. Council Calendar 2. Legislative Timetable 3. Council Mailbox (28 items) 6. REPORTS Resolution • • • 7:15 Mayor Councillors CAO 7. DELEGATION • Request for installation of a skateboard park o Rail Skate 'n Snow o Lacombe Optimist Club Request 8. BUSINESS 7:35 75 Recreation, Parks and Culture 75.1 Urban Tree Management Plan Program • 7:45 Introduction of New Plan Plan Draft Resolution 12 Administration 12.1 Risk Management / Insurance • 7:55 Report and Renewal of Coverage for 2007 Memorandum Resolution 11 Council and Legislative 11.1 Federation of Canadian Municipalities • Arrangement for 2007 Convention Memorandum 11.2 Appointments of Public Members to Boards and Commissions • 8:00 Appointments to Recreation, Parks and Culture Board Resolution 9. ADJOURNMENT Resolution Future Meetings • • March 12, 2007 - Regular Council Meeting March 26, 2007 - Regular Council Meeting BREAK Council Committee of the Whole 8:15 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. BUSINESS 8:15 32 Streets and Roads 32.1 Street Development Plan • 32.2 • • 8:40 Preliminary Review of Issues Memorandum Other Street and Road Matters Highway 2A Detailed Design Drafts - Plan for review Range Road 26-4 Project Memorandum 26 Bylaw Enforcement and Safety Services 26.1 Bylaw Enforcement • • 9:00 Review of Nuisance Bylaw Provisions Memorandum Review of Water and Wastewater Bylaw Provisions Memorandum 72 Lacombe Memorial Centre 72.1 Lacombe Memorial Centre • 10:00 Project Update Memorandum 3. ADJOURNMENT Future Meetings • • March 12, 2007 - Regular Council Meeting March 26, 2007 - Regular Council Meeting Regular Council Meeting of February 12, 2007 1 TOWN OF LACOMBE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING 07-03 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 12, 2007 in the Council Chambers of the Town Administration Office. Present: Mayor Gordon Councillor Christie Councillor Dixon Councillor Foster Councillor Koberstein Councillor Olsen Councillor Parent Regrets: Ken Kendall, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Staff Present: Robert Jenkins, Chief Administrative Officer Carol-Lynn Gilchrist, Planner and Development Officer Paul Deleske, Communications Officer Kristin Teskey, Administrative Assistant Jodi Drozda, Municipal Intern Others Present: Troy Gillard, CJUV FM Radio Royce Henderson Glenn Fraser, Riser Homes Deb Davidson Lyle Nichols CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gordon called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 11/178.03 07MO Agenda adopted 07-035 MOVED BY Councillor Parent: THAT the agenda be adopted as circulated. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 11/179.03 07MO Minutes confirmed 07-036 MOVED BY Councillor Christie: THAT the minutes of the January 22, 2007 Regular Meeting be confirmed as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY INFORMATION 11/173.09 07MO 45 information items received 07-037 MOVED BY Councillor Koberstein: THAT the following information items be received: 1. Council Calendar 2. Legislative Timetables 3. AMSC: Casual Legal Service re calculating money in lieu of reserve land 4. WCPS: 'Board Happenings' newsletter for January 16, 2007 5. Chamber of Commerce: 'Chamber News' newsletter for January 17, 2007 Regular Council Meeting of February 12, 2007 2 6. AAMD&C: "Contact" newsletter for January 19, 2007 7. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for January 22, 2007 8. FCM: Notice re new funding opportunity for municipal solid waste projects 9. WCPS: Media release re LCHS received Humanitarian of the Year award 10. FCM: Notice re status of InfraGuide 11. UMA/AECOM: Invitation to Open House 12. Liberal Outreach: Media release re Taft challenges Stelmach to put breaks on Balzac mega mall project 13. Liberal Outreach: Media release re Taft calls on Stelmach to come clean on Balzac Water Transfer 14. Accounts Payable Summary for November, 2006 15. Bank Reconciliation for November, 2006 16. Accounts Payable Summary for December, 2006 17. Bank Reconciliation for December, 2006 18. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for January 24, 2007 19. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for January 25, 2007 20. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for January 26, 2007 21. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for January 29, 2007 22. AAMD&C: "Contact" newsletter for January 26, 2007 23. CAEP: "Quicknotes" newsletter for January, 2007 24. Regional Emergency Response Partnership: Minutes of the January 24, 2007 meeting 25. FCM: Member's Advisory re resignation of FCM CEO 26. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for January 30, 2007 27. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for January 31, 2007 28. Red Deer Advocate: News clip re Lacombe college looks for water source 29. NOVA Chemicals: Brochure re Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 30. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for February 1, 2007 31. Ipex Inc: "Spending Smarter on Infrastructure" newsletter for February, 2007 32. Red Deer Advocate: News clip re Alberta Water Council to review management policy for the transfer of water 33. Red Deer Tourism: Letter re 'Renewing Tourism Red Deer: Building Alberta's Leading Tourism Organization' report 34. RMRF: Invitation to RMRF's Municipal Law Seminar 35. Red Deer Tourism: 'Tourism News' newsletter for February, 2007 36. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for February 2, 2007 37. University of Alberta: 'MuniMall' newsletter for February 1, 2007 38. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for February 5, 2007 39. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for February 6, 2007 40. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for February 7, 2007 41. AUMA: Notice re adopted resolutions submitted to the Government of Alberta 42. AUMA: Notice re reminder to submit resolutions for the 2007 AUMA Convention 43. City of Red Deer: Invitation to breakfast meeting re draft Council Policy - Water and Wastewater Utility Extensions Beyond City Boundaries 44. FCM: Notice re new funding opportunity for municipal solid waste projects 45. Municipal Suppliers: Municipal News for February 8, 2007 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY REPORTS Mayor Gordon • Attended Lacombe – Blackfalds Urban Corridor Area Structure Plan Open House • Attended Lacombe Regional Centennial Centre (LRCC) fundraising committee meeting • Attended Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) meeting Councillor Foster • Attended CP Rail Advisory Group meeting • Attended Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) meeting Regular Council Meeting of February 12, 2007 3 Councillor Christie • Attended LRCC fundraising committee meeting • Attended MPC meeting • Attended Chamber of Commerce meeting • Attended Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services board meeting; no quorum – will require additional members • Attended CO-OP Family Skate at Les Walker Rotary Park Councillor Olsen • Attended Lacombe Public Library Board meeting; Town Administration Office to take over accounting; discussed potential name of Library when located in Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC) • Attended Lacombe Arts Endowment Committee meeting; advised of Art Exhibit & Sale on April 27-29, 2007 Councillor Koberstein • Attended Ambulance Board meeting; new management structure working well; approved tender to replace one ambulance • Attended Police Commission meeting; approved tender to replace one Police cruiser; new Constable to being Apr. 1st Councillor Dixon • Attended MPC meeting; discussing best use of serviced industrial land • Attended Ambulance Board meeting • Spectator at Women’s curling bonspiel; commended organizers Councillor Parent • Attended Lacombe Foundation meeting; Norwalk Virus infected many residents and staff; working on disaster plan to handle future outbreaks CAO • Advised Urban Tree Management Plan delayed until Feb. 26th • Year-end audit in process, submitted final grant claims • Requested additional funds from Alberta Infrastructure & Transportation for resource road project • Advised Human Resources Officer had returned from Maternity Leave • Advised 2007 Infrastructure Project to tender in upcoming week • Snow removal well underway • Attended Lacombe – Blackfalds Urban Corridor Area Structure Plan Open House • Annexation process proceeding for additional industrial lands 11/173.10 07MO Council and CAO reports received 07-038 MOVED BY Councillor Dixon: THAT the Council and CAO reports be received as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw 174.5 – Amendment to the Lacombe Intermunicipal Development Plan Mayor Gordon opened the Public Hearing at 7:26 PM. Royce Henderson expressed his concern regarding limits that would be placed on his land (such as drilling gas wells) as an adjacent property owner to the annexation lands. The CAO responded that ideally the Town would prefer that gas wells be located as far from the developed lands as possible, however, he noted the Town does not have the authority to restrict the location of gas wells on County property. There being no further input received from the Gallery, Mayor Gordon closed the hearing at 7:33 PM. Regular Council Meeting of February 12, 2007 4 Bylaw 300.29 – Redesignation of lands within the Iron Wolf Residential Area Mayor Gordon opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 PM. Glenn Fraser of Riser Homes presented the draft Iron Wolf Outline Plan advising the R4 district had been refined to include a mix of housing (some requiring front attached garages), the elimination of one access to the park area and the addition of a social care facility. Mayor Gordon requested clarification on the social care facility. Mr. Fraser responded that the facility would be one of two options: daycare or adult care residence, however, no specific plans at this time. Councillor Olsen inquired into the reason behind the elimination of the south boundary trail. Mr. Fraser replied that the inclusion of a trail along the perimeter would shorten the lot length restricting the development of a housing unit on those properties. Lyle Nichols inquired into the maintenance of the creek. Mr. Fraser responded that creek maintenance would become the responsibility of the condominium association. There being no further input received from the Gallery, Mayor Gordon closed the hearing at 7:43 PM. BUSINESS 61 Land Use Planning 61.1 Intermunicipal Development Plan 11/175.07 07MO Bylaw 174.5 Second Reading 07-039 MOVED BY Councillor Dixon: THAT Bylaw 174.5 be given second reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED BY Councillor Dixon: THAT Bylaw 174.5 be given third and final reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 61.2 Iron Wolf Outline Plan The Planner outlined the differences between the draft plan presented in 2006 by the Steering Committee and the Developer’s draft plan. The differences included: 1. Elimination of 6m wide perimeter buffer lands along south boundary that would have accommodated a walking trail. 2. R4 area proposed to be titled parcels for rowhousing would instead be developed on a single parcel which would support a condominium style ownership or rental units. 3. Addition of a Social Care Facility (daycare or adult care residences) within the R1c lands. Mr. Fraser clarified the elimination of the southern perimeter buffer was required to provide back access to houses without front attached garages. Councillor Olsen inquired if there has been any input from residents regarding the elimination of the trail. The Planner responded that the plan had not been circulated to all residents but they could conduct an Open House to provide an opportunity for input. The CAO inquired if the perimeter tail was planned as a paved trail. The Planner replied that it had not been specified at that time. The CAO suggested installing a chipped portion to the back lane to suffice as a walking trail without taking as much right-of-way. Mr. Fraser responded he felt it was a safety concern to provide a walking trail at this location and it could result in Regular Council Meeting of February 12, 2007 5 an increase of vandalism. Council agreed with the safety concern and would prefer to promote front sidewalks as part of the overall trail system. 11/175.08 07MO Bylaw 300.29 Second Reading 07-041 MOVED BY Councilor Foster: THAT Bylaw 300.29 be given second reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 61/201.29 07MO Bylaw 300.29 Third Reading 07-042 MOVED BY Councillor Foster: THAT Bylaw 300.29 be given third and final reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 61/915.70 07MO Iron Wolf Outline Plan adopted as amended 07-043 MOVED BY Councillor Parent: THAT the Iron Wolf Outline Plane be adopted as amended: • • To removed the requirement for a walkway on the south boundary (a lane only) on Map 3 Conversion of the cul-de-sac from R2 to R4 VOTED FOR MOTION: 6 VOTED AGAINST MOTION: 1 MOTION CARRIED 72 Lacombe Memorial Centre 72.1 Lacombe Regional Centennial Centre 72/622.01 07MO Approval of name Lacombe Memorial Centre 07-044 MOVED BY Councillor Christie: WHEREAS the Lacombe Centennial Fundraising Cabinet proposes the name "Lacombe Memorial Centre" for the new community centre, and WHEREAS some community members have voiced concerns about having the word 'Memorial' in the name to honour our veterans of war, and WHEREAS the acronym 'LMC' is so much a part of the local vocabulary that regardless of the name of the building, people would refer to the building as 'The LMC', and WHEREAS the regional aspect of the centre is contained in the word 'Lacombe', NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the new community centre (also known as the Lacombe Regional Centennial Centre Project) be named 'Lacombe Memorial Centre'. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 75 Recreation, Parks and Culture 75.1 Trail/Sidewalk Development Plan Update The CAO reviewed a memorandum advising Council there have been no amendments since initially presented. Regular Council Meeting of February 12, 2007 6 75/913.01 07MO Sidewalk Development Plan 2007 Update adopted 07-045 MOVED BY Councillor Dixon: THAT the Lacombe Trail and Sidewalk Development Plan 2007 Update be adopted as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 43 Solid Waste 43.1 Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority (LRSWA) The CAO summarized a memorandum advising that LRSWA have requested that Council ratify its 2007 budget. 43/932.02 07MO LRSWA 2007 budget ratification 07-046 MOVED BY Councillor Koberstein: WHEREAS the Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority has requested the Council of the Town of Lacombe to ratify the proposed 2007 Authority budget, and WHEREAS the Town of Lacombe has appropriated $480,198 (11,585 @ $41.45) in the 2007 budget, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the draft 2007 Budget of the Lacombe Regional Solid Waste Authority be ratified as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11 Council and Legislative 11.1 Appointments of Public Members to Boards and Committees MOVED BY Councillor Foster: THAT the following appointments of members of the public to Town of Lacombe Boards and Commissions be made, said appointments to become effective on February 13, 2007: Subdivision and Development Appeal Board: • Citizen-at-Large: Ronald David Helmer – to December 31, 2008 • Citizen-at-Large: Van Vouronikos – to December 31, 2007 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED BY Councillor Dixon: THAT the following Members of Council be appointed to assist with the Volunteer Appreciation Gala to be held April 18, 2007 at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club: • Councillor Ian Foster • Councillor Dawn Parent • Councillor Steve Christie CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Regular Council Meeting of February 12, 2007 7 ADJOURNMENT 11/177.05 07MO Meeting adjourned 07-049 MOVED BY Councillor Parent: THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:50 PM. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY _________________________ Mayor _________________________ Chief Administrative Officer February 9, 2007 Provincial Task Force on Affordable Housing Alberta Municipal Affairs and Housing has announced the creation of a task force to find ways to make affordable housing more accessible and available to Albertans. The Affordable Housing Task Force will focus on solutions for homelessness and affordable housing, including subsidized rental, and home ownership. The task force is responsible for finding short- and long-term housing solutions that will improve Albertans’ quality of life. It will present its recommendations to government in March. The task force includes representation from municipalities, business, community leaders, industry associations, political parties and the non-profit sector. For more information visit www.gov.ab.ca/home/index.cfm?page=1544. See also: Call for Submissions – The AAMDC Affordable Housing Policy Paper available online at www.aamdc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=vi ew&id=504&Itemid=442 Southern Alberta Receives CAMRIF Funding Residents of Southern Alberta will benefit from an investment of more than $17 million from Canada's New Government and the Government of Alberta in six municipal infrastructure projects. The six projects focus largely on "green" infrastructure that will connect more households to municipal water and wastewater systems, reduce the amount of solid waste that is landfilled and increase energy efficiency. Through the Canada-Alberta Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CAMRIF), the federal and provincial governments will contribute matching amounts to projects located in Starland County, the Towns of Strathmore, Drumhellar and Bashaw, and the Villages of Bawlf and Consort. More information is available at www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200702/21024A7B1877D-E262-C0C3A9C299A3E0F0E9AC.html. BSE Case Discovered in Alberta Bull (From CBC.ca – February 7, 2007) – “A mature bull from Alberta has tested positive for mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy, becoming Canada's ninth confirmed case since 2003. The animal died on a farm last week and tested positive for the disease. Its carcass is under Canadian Food Inspection Agency control and no part of it entered the human food or animal feed systems, the agency said Wednesday. The agency did not reveal where the animal was found or how old it was.” The entire article is available online at www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/02/07/mad-cowalberta.html. Volume 2007 Issue 6 Electricity Rate Increase Expected (From The Edmonton Sun – February 9, 2007) –“Albertans will likely have to shell out more for electricity as well as a whopping $4.5 billion for the construction of new transmission lines, says Energy Minister Mel Knight. "Price could increase over time because there's an increased need for new generation and new transmission to support Alberta's growing economy," Knight told the annual meeting of the Federation of Rural Electrification Associations yesterday. In addition to paying higher electricity prices, consumers will be billed for new transmission lines that are expected to cost $1 billion by 2010 and another $3.5 billion over the next decade, he said.” The entire article is available online at www.edmontonsun.com/News/Alberta/2007/02/09/3568085sun.html. Deadline for Hay and Pasture Insurance With the deadline fast approaching, Alberta farmers and ranchers have only a few weeks left to decide whether to insure their hay and pasture this year. The cutoff date for enrolling in perennial crop insurance programs is February 28, reports Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), the provincial Crown corporation that administers the program. More information is available online at www.areca.ab.ca/ihcm/news/wcfa/00089. Baird Softens Tone on Kyoto, But Not on Emissions Targets (From The Toronto Star – February 9, 2007) – “Environment Minister John Baird says the government is willing to consider an overhauled Clean Air Act that includes support for the Kyoto protocol, a climate-fighting treaty the Tories have previously called unsuitable for Canada. While Baird's warmer reception to the Kyoto process stood out in the committee hearings, there has been no change in the government line that Canada's commitment to cut greenhouse gases to 6 per cent below 1990 levels by 2012 are unattainable. The country is currently 34 per cent above that level. Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government has been under tremendous pressure from world leaders, environmentalists and opposition parties to strive to reach those targets. The government has so far resisted, but there was a shift in Baird's tone before a Commons committee yesterday.” The entire article is available online at www.thestar.com/News/article/179949. See also: Stelmach Defends Alberta’s Record on Emissions available online at www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2007/02/08/oilsandsemmisions.html Municipal News In partnership with St. Albert and Edmonton, Strathcona County will take part in a plan to make passes available to enable post-secondary students to travel on transit systems within the three municipalities during the school term. Red Deer County has given the Town of Sylvan Lake the go-ahead to acquire land off Range Road 15 from landowners to complete upgrades to the road. The MD of Willow Creek has seen success so far in its efforts to solicit citizen input regarding land use issues. Mountain Refresher - Municipal Administration Leadership Workshop The SLGM is hosting this refresher workshop in Kananaskis, Alberta from May 9-12, 2007. This workshop will give municipal administrators, departmental managers or government employees a professional educational experience which provides practical skills for dealing with contemporary issues. For more information visit www.clgn.net. 32nd Annual Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association Operators Seminar The Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association is hosting two seminars prior to the kickoff luncheon of its 32nd Annual Operators Seminar March 13 in Banff, Alberta. Workshop A is entitled ‘A New Approach to Integration of Upgrades / Expansions into Overall Facility Operation’. Workshop B is entitled ‘Biofouling in Wells and Distribution Systems; Cause, Effects, Systems and Solutions’. For more information visit www.awwoa.ab.ca/?object=87 Industrial Vegetation Management Association of Alberta Seminar and Major Trade Show: Vegetation Management – Living With Your Decisions March 20 to 22 in Red Deer, Alberta. For more information on the seminar and trade show visit www.ivmaa.com. Community Prosperity Forum The Community Prosperity Forum April 24 and 25, and the Atlantic Provinces Transportation Forum April 26, 2007, is co-hosted by the City of Corner Brook and Memorial’s Harris Centre, in partnership with Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, the Corner Brook Economic Development Corporation, College of the North Atlantic, the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Municipalities, and the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council. For more information on the www.cornerbrook.com/conf/index.html. Page 2 of 2 forum visit Employment Opportunities Smoky Lake County, www.smokylakecounty.ab.ca Public Works Manager Town of Rocky Mountain House, [email protected] Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services County of Wetaskiwin, www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca Director of Finance MD of Wainwright, [email protected] Payroll Clerk Town of Oliver, [email protected] Director of Development Services Parkland County, [email protected] Emergency Communication Operators Secretary to General Managers Leduc County, [email protected] Assistant Assessor Town of Spirit River, [email protected] CAO Detailed information on classified postings is available on the AAMDC website at www.aamdc.com To subscribe to this newsletter, please e-mail [email protected] IMPORTANT NOTICE February 13, 2007 ATTENTION: Mayors, Councillors and Chief Administrative Officers AUMA approves Agreement with the Alberta School Boards Association On behalf of the AUMA Board of Directors, I am pleased to share with you that on Friday, February 9, the AUMA and the Alberta School Boards Association approved an agreement that describes a new model for how property tax revenue should be shared between school boards and municipalities. It is significant that both associations have recognized common ground from which to collaboratively work in the spirit of unity and cooperation particularly in presenting to the province. There are several principles on which the agreement is based and on which both associations agree: Municipal governments must have the financial capacity to fulfill their mandate for providing municipal services to their citizens. School boards must have the financial capacity to fulfill their mandate to deliver education to all Alberta children. Municipal governments and school boards must have access to stable long-term sources of revenue and both must have the right to directly levy and assess different types of property. Municipal councils and school boards are democratically-elected local governments and are accountable to the citizenry for the financial mandate and that these mandates and authorities must be enshrined in provincial legislation. AUMA and ASBA also recognize that the success of a new working arrangement will focus on achieving the following key goals: 1. To provide the financial capacity and flexibility required by municipalities and the school boards in both the short and long term. 2. To develop a municipal and educational property tax system that provides clear accountability and responsibility to local ratepayers. 3. To ensure the property tax system is efficient and transparent, and at the same time fair and equitable to property owners and local authorities. AUMA Page 1 4. To ensure municipalities receive a larger share of the property tax revenue. For the seven year term of the agreement, school boards will receive $1.2 Billion a year from property tax revenue and municipalities will step into the extra room created. Some of the key elements of the agreement on which both associations see a path to working together include: School boards will receive a guaranteed $1.2 Billion per year from property taxes for each of the seven years of the agreement. Municipalities will then step into the additional tax room created by the cap. The provincial government will make up, from other revenue sources, the property tax dollars flowing to municipalities so that overall funding for school boards will not be affected. While sustaining funding equity, school boards (public and separate) be authorized and use at their discretion a limited “supplementary” education tax requisition for local education initiatives. Advocate that the province, municipalities and school boards make it clear to taxpayers how and why a portion of property tax is used to fund education. Examine inter-municipal and inter-property assessment issues and recommend solutions for mitigating or reducing those issues. The current assessment system is mixed with market value and regulated value assessment—which creates inequities between the two systems. These elements associated with the principles and goals will form the basis of a new cohesive action plan from which both associations will benefit through a stronger more united advocacy approach. The formal agreement will be ratified by members at our respective conventions in 2007. Over the coming days and weeks, AUMA and ASBA will begin to ramp up on a number joint communications activities. We are committed to keeping our members informed and involved in the process. Yours truly, Bob Hawkesworth President AUMA John McGowan CEO Page 2 p Alberta Capital Finance Authority 2450 Canadian Western Bank Place, 10303 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3N6, Telephone: (780) 427-9711 Fax: (780) 422-2175 CM-1601-3-6 February 13, 2007 To the Shareholders of the Alberta Capital Finance Authority Re: Annual General Meeting Enclosed is the agenda for the Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Capital Finance Authority to be held on Thursday, March 15, 2007 together with a copy of minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on March 29, 2006. In order to plan for the luncheon to be held in conjunction with the 2007 Annual General Meeting please complete and return the attached form to us at your earliest convenience. To assist in making proper arrangements for meal service and seating it is essential that your attendance confirmation be received by March 12, 2007. Please complete the attached form only if a representative of your Council or Board will be attending and return via e-mail to [email protected], mail or fax to (780) 422-2175. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours truly, Jacqueline Hui Corporate Secretary JH/hc Att. CONFIRMATION OF ATTENDANCE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ALBERTA CAPITAL FINANCE AUTHORITY TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007 AT THE DELTA EDMONTON SOUTH (ROYAL ROOM) 4404 GATEWAY BOULEVARD EDMONTON, ALBERTA COMMENCING AT 10:00 A.M. NAME: REPRESENTING: (CITY, TOWN, COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICT, ETC.) RETURN TO: ALBERTA CAPITAL FINANCE AUTHORITY SUITE 2450, 10303 – JASPER AVENUE EDMONTON, AB T5J 3N6 FAX NUMBER: (780) 422-2175 E-MAIL: [email protected] PLEASE CONFIRM NO LATER THAN MARCH 12, 2007 Alberta Capital Finance Authority 2450 Canadian Western Bank Place, 10303 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 3N6, Telephone: (780) 427-9711 Fax: (780) 422-2175 CM-1601-3-6 February 13, 2007 To the Shareholders of the Alberta Capital Finance Authority Re: Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting and luncheon of the shareholders of the Alberta Capital Finance Authority will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2007 COMMENCING AT 10:00 A.M. at the Delta Edmonton South (Royal Room), 4404 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton with luncheon to start at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker for our Annual General Meeting will be Gary R. Smith, Economist/Strategist, Investment Management Division, Alberta Finance. Agenda 1. Introduction of Board of Directors and Officers. 2. Approval of minutes of the last Annual General Meeting. 3. Chair's report. 4. President’s presentation of the audited financial statements of the Authority for 2006. 5. Group meetings of each shareholder class (Election of Class "C" and "E" directors). 6. Guest Speaker, Gary R. Smith. 7. Other business. /2 -2- With respect to item 5 of the Agenda, the present elected directors are: Lynn Walker . Representing Class "B" shareholders – Municipal authorities (defined as including improvement districts, metis settlements, municipal districts, counties, special areas, and specialized municipalities) and to regional authorities (includes drainage districts, irrigation districts, regional airport authorities and regional services commissions), and health authorities (includes approved hospitals, mental health hospitals, regional health authorities, and provincial health boards) Ed Gibbons . Representing Class "C" shareholders - Cities Lorne Mann . Representing Class "D" shareholders - Towns and Villages Don Lussier . Representing Class "E" shareholders – Education authorities (includes school districts and divisions, colleges, technical institutes, universities and Northland School Division) Class "C" and "E" shareholders will be involved in electing a representative to the Board of Directors of the Authority this year. (Ed Gibbons and Don Lussier have indicated they will be standing for re-election.) The director elected will serve a three-year term. In this regard, your attention is drawn to a resolution of the Authority, which reads, in part, as follows: "A person may establish the right to vote a Class B, C, D or E common share by filing with the Corporate Secretary of the Authority no later than three days immediately preceding the Annual General Meeting, a resolution of the Council of the holder of that share appointing that person as its representative at the meetings of the Authority". Please forward via mail, e-mail or fax to the undersigned, no later than March 12, 2007 a copy of a resolution of your Council or Board appointing a person to represent and vote its shares at the Annual General Meeting. The suggested wording for this resolution is as follows: “That ______________________________, or designee, be appointed to represent and vote the shares of the ____________________________ at the Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Capital Finance Authority to be held on March 15, 2007 in Edmonton". Yours truly, Jacqueline Hui Corporate Secretary JH/hc ALBERTA CAPITAL FINANCE AUTHORITY NOTICE TO CLASS "C" and "E" SHAREHOLDERS This year Class "C" and "E" shareholders will be required to elect a Director to the Alberta Capital Finance Authority Board. PLEASE NOTE THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 10:00 A.M. PRIOR TO THE LUNCHEON. ALBERTA CAPITAL FINANCE AUTHORITY Annual General Meeting & 50th Anniversary Luncheon held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2006 at the Westin Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta Introduction of Board of Directors, Officers and Staff The Chair introduced the Board of Directors, Officers and staff of the Authority. Minutes of Meeting The minutes of the annual meeting held on March 10, 2005 were adopted as distributed. Business Arising from the Minutes There was no business arising from the minutes. Chair’s Report The Chair gave a brief summary of his report on the activities of the Authority for 2005, the full text of which is contained in the 2005 ACFA Annual Report. In addition, he advised that this year is the Authority’s 50th Anniversary and provided a brief reviewed on the last 50-years of the Authority. President Reviews 2005 Financial Statements The President presented the report of the Auditor General, reviewed the financial statements of the Authority for the year 2005 and the shareholders’ estimates of borrowing for 2006. In addition, graphs showing actual and estimates for new loans, debt, income as well as comparisons of the cost of administration on new loans and outstanding loans between Authority and other capital finance authorities, were presented and reviewed. He advised that during 2005, under the new lending policy, the Authority used mainly interest rate swaps for the purpose of managing its asset and liability position. The Authority’s policy is to match the interest rate exposure on all new loans to the interest rate exposure of the debt used to fund these loans. In most cases, both fixed interest on new loans and debt were swapped to floating. He advised that the Authority recognizes the risks associated with the use of derivative financial instruments and has established policies and procedures to monitor and minimize the risk exposure to the Authority. He indicated that over the past two years, the Authority’s interest rate contracts outstanding have increased substantially. In addition, he advised that the use derivative financial instruments are necessary for ACFA to continue to provide flexible loan term and repayment structures. /2 - 2 - The President continued to advise that because of the potential losses and considerable administrative burden that results from acceptance of prepayments, ACFA will be undertaking a full review of the prepayment options. Additionally, he responded to questions on the Business Plan and new lending policy and the use of derivative financial instruments to minimize risks. Election of Director The Chair advised the meeting that the Class “B” shareholders are involved in electing a director to the Board this year. The following delegates had submitted the proper authorization to vote for that Director: Shareholders Authorized Person Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission Capital Region NE Corridor Water Services Commission Capital Region Vegreville Corridor Water Services Commission Calgary Airport Authority County of Two Hills #21 Gordon Thompson or designee Councillor Ken Lesniak Jim Palmer or designee Frank Jakowski Reeve Allen Sayler Results of Elections Following meetings of each group of shareholders, it was announced that Lynn Walker of the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission had been elected to represent the Class “B” shareholder on the ACFA Board of Directors for a three-year term. It was resolved that the results of the voting be accepted and recorded. Other Business There was no other business. /3 - 3 - Persons Attending the Annual Meeting Dan Bader Brian Manning Lorne Mann Jacqueline Hui Del Dyck Garth Sherwin Holly Carlson Michael Trattner David Hinman Marlene Moreira Linda Runzer Christopher Ontkean Stephanie Buchanan Steve Sevcik Helene Hesse Councillor Ken Lesniak Ralph Peterson Dean Screpnek Eric Sawyer Don Knutson Doug Topinka Al Harvey Clayton Seely Colleen Nahernik Robert Stoutenberg Dean Bradford Heather Nadeau Fred Clarke Harold Johnsrude Don Lussier Lowell Epp William Gartner Robert Splane Graham Egan Jason Cooper Rod Matheseon Leah Pagett Sue Kitson Christina Parkins Jacquie Lesperance Karim Pradhan Lynn Walker Jim Palmer Larry Harris George Huybregts Carol Engelking Gary Mullin Melody Wolansky Mayor Camille Berube Councillor Donald Gay Darryl Joyce Louise Frostad Peter Smyl Lee Anne Lagace Lawrence Gordon Ed Gibbons Terry Stroich Avery Shenfeld Martin Schmitke Honourable Shirley McClellan Roger Casgrain Mavis Harke Marie Perpeluk Andrea Waywanko Hubert Kramar Michael Nish Kerry O’Donnell Merwan Saher Gordon Thompson Frank Jakowski Lavinia Henderson Christine Jackson Irene Sasyniuk Glen Jarbeau Gil Prefontaine Dianna Doyle E. Michael Storey Jack Dennett Lorraine Nyal Pat Tomkow Keith Pedersen Adjournment There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m. with luncheon and guest speaker to follow. [Fwd: CAEP: A Date to Remember - March 23, 2007] From Subject Date To Page 1 of 2 "Robert Jenkins" <[email protected]> [Fwd: CAEP: A Date to Remember - March 23, 2007] Fri, February 16, 2007 1:58 pm "Kristin Teskey" <[email protected]> Please link these two events on Council Mailbox ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------Subject: CAEP: A Date to Remember - March 23, 2007 From: [email protected] Date: Wed, February 14, 2007 4:25 pm To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A date to remember! March 23, 2007 opportunities in your calendars. Please mark these exciting networking 1. Community Leaders Networking Breakfast (with Olds College & Red Deer College) Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am Location: Heartland Room, Harvest Centre, Westerner Grounds, Red Deer Top elected officials, key community leaders and business representatives from CAEP communities will have an opportunity to exchange information on rural community assets and business needs that will help the Colleges understand the training needs for individuals and business clients in Central Alberta. 2. CAEP's 3rd Annual MLAs / Mayors / Reeves Roundtable Time: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Heartland Room, Harvest Centre, Westerner Grounds, Red Deer This event is an excellent opportunity for Central Alberta's top elected officials to get together and discuss the key issues of importance to our region, including: Labour Force Concerns, Innovation, Affordable Housing, Agriculture, and Growth Pressures in Infrastructure 10 Central Alberta communities will be on location to showcase the quality of life - cost of living, learning, career and employment opportunities available in their communities:City of Red Deer, City of Wetaskiwin, Town of Innisfail, Town of Lacombe, Town of Olds (combined with Olds College), Town of Ponoka, Town of Rocky Mountain House, Town of Stettler, Town of Sylvan Lake, and the Town of Three Hills. We encourage you to visit the Central Alberta Job Fair and Community Displays between these two events. Invitations and complete registration details will be mailed in the next week to CAEP member Mayors, Reeves, and Associate Member representatives. This information has also been distributed to CAEP CAO's for information purposes. Robert Jenkins Chief Administrative Officer Town of Lacombe 403-782-1260 https://mail.town.lacombe.ab.ca/src/printer_friendly_bottom.php?passed_ent_id=0&mailb... 2/16/2007 [Fwd: CAEP: A Date to Remember - March 23, 2007] Page 2 of 2 "Stern Resolve is what a people display when fleeing has been removed as an option" - Thorax https://mail.town.lacombe.ab.ca/src/printer_friendly_bottom.php?passed_ent_id=0&mailb... 2/16/2007 Media Release For Immediate Release: February 20, 2007 Tracy Duckett and Darin Ratzlaff Form New Acting Administration Team for James S. McCormick School in Lacombe Ms. Tracy Duckett and Mr. Darin Ratzlaff have been appointed as the new acting administration team for James S. McCormick School (JSM) in Lacombe, effective April to June, 2007. Ms. Duckett, the current Assistant Principal, will take over the principalship of the school from Ms. Donna McRae who will be leaving the division to become the Executive Director of the Central Alberta Regional Consortium. Mr. Ratzlaff, current JSM teacher, will in turn move into the Assistant Principal position. “It is very exciting to be taking on new roles at our school,” said Ms. Duckett. “Darin and I are both looking forward to serving the students, staff and parents of James. S. McCormick School with care, energy and enthusiasm.” Ms. Tracy Duckett and Mr. Darin Ratzlaff form the new acting administration team at James. S. McCormick School in Lacombe. “Darin goes above and beyond in all he does,” continued Ms. Duckett. “I am impressed with the emphasis he puts on building relationships with his students, their parents and his colleagues. He is an outstanding teacher and I am confident that he will be an outstanding administrator.” Ms. Duckett possesses a Bachelor of Education degree (Elementary Education/Special Education minor) and a Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Alberta. She has served as the Assistant Principal of JSM for the last four years and as a teacher with Wolf Creek Public Schools for the previous 18 years. Ms. Duckett is well known provincially for her curricular expertise and has led many professional development workshops throughout Alberta. She also has taught inservices for adults on many other educational topics and a course at Red Deer College. Outside of school, Ms. Duckett focuses her time on her family and heads to the mountains as often as possible. Mr. Ratzlaff holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the Canadian University College and has taught with Wolf Creek Public Schools for the past seven years, including two years at Alix MAC School and five years at JSM. In 2001, Mr. Ratzlaff was awarded the Edwin Parr Award for Excellence in Teaching as a first year teacher. Mr. Ratzlaff is actively involved with several school committees such as the SAFER school committee, the technology team, and several professional development teams at JSM. “I am excited to have the opportunity to work on a new level with all students and staff at James S. McCormick,” commented Mr. Ratzlaff. “My goal is to help students take ownership over their personal learning experience. I hope to motivate students who are already making excellent choices to help aide their peers in making better choices. Empowering students who are not reaching their full potential will have a profound impact on their motivation to learn and their behavior in the classroom. It is a humbling experience to be involved in a leadership role at J.S. McCormick School. I feel so fortunate to take this first step in personal and professional development in such a supportive and caring school environment. Working with an outstanding leader like Tracy Duckett is going to be an amazing opportunity; she is an inspiring leader who challenges our staff to reach their full potential.” Media Release For Immediate Release: February 20, 2007 Mr. Ratzlaff credits his family as a constant support and inspiration. In his spare time, you can find him snowboarding on the slopes of some of our fine Canadian Ski resorts. He also enjoys camping, fishing and hiking in the summer and is an avid swimmer. “A major component of our district vision involves creating capacity for leadership. By allowing Ms. Duckett and Mr. Ratzlaff time to experience new leadership roles, we are setting Wolf Creek Public Schools up for enduring success,” said Assistant Superintendent Kurt Sacher. “I am confident that James. S. McCormick School will continue to serve students very well with Ms. Duckett and Mr. Ratzlaff at the helm.” James S. McCormick School is located in Lacombe, Alberta and has 478 students in Kindergarten to Grade 3. For more information about JSM, please visit www.wolfcreek.ab.ca/js. -30- For more information, please contact: Lisa Hollingsworth, Communications Officer Phone: 783-5441 ext. 251 / Fax: 403-783-3483 / [email protected] Corporate Administration DTHR Corporate Office 602, 4920 – 51 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8 Phone: 403.341.8622 Fax: 403.341.8632 February 20, 2007 Attention: Chief Administrative Officer We would like to invite you and two members of your governing board to register for the spring Health Symposiums sponsored twice annually by the David Thompson Health Region. Health Symposiums were initiated by the David Thompson Health Region as a mechanism to consult with our public in order to gain a better understanding of community needs and assist in our planning processes. Please register using the attached registration form for one of the two symposiums offered starting at 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. April 5, 2007 Innisfail Alliance Church #25 4804 – 42 Ave. Innisfail, AB April 19, 2007 Coronation Community Centre 4820 Government Road Coronation, AB Registration deadline: March 22, 2007 Registration deadline: April 5, 2007 The primary topic for the April Health Symposiums is Seniors Health, a topic that has linkages with many community based programs. Participants of this symposium (even those without a direct mandate towards seniors) will benefit from the presentations and open discussions concerning seniors health planning within central Alberta. As can be seen in the attached agenda, the morning session will focus on the care options and services that are currently available or are being planned for seniors. The afternoon session will feature a presentation from our regional Geriatrician on the role of geriatric services in health care, which will further the symposium discussion on the wide impact of seniors health on community service delivery. Detailed directions are attached and confirmation of registration will be e-mailed to each participant at the end of March. We look forward to seeing you at the next Health Symposium. Please call us at (403) 341-8622 if you have any questions. Health Symposiums Sincerely, Jean Graham Chair, David Thompson Regional Health Authority Enclosures c. Reeve or Mayor Page 2 Health Symposium Registration Form ‘ Organization: Participant 1 Participant 2 Participant 3 Please check which Health Symposium each participant will be attending: S Innisfail – April 5, 2007 S Coronation – April 19, 2007 S Innisfail – April 5, 2007 S Coronation – April 19, 2007 S Innisfail – April 5, 2007 S Coronation – April 19, 2007 S Mr. S Mrs. S Miss. S Ms. S Dr. S Mr. S Mrs. S Miss. S Ms. S Dr. S Mr. S Mrs. S Miss. S Ms. S Dr. (name) (name) (name) (title) (title) (title) (Address) (Address) (Address) (City) (City) (City) (postal code) (postal code) (postal code) (email) (email) (email) (phone) (phone) (phone) (fax) (fax) (fax) Contact Information: Please indicate any special dietary requirements here: _____________________________________________________ Confirmation of registration will be emailed to each participant. Please submit completed registration forms by fax to: (403) 341-8632 Registration Deadlines: Thursday, March 22 for Innisfail Thursday, April 5 for Coronation HEALTH SYMPOSIUM AGENDA April 5, 2007 Innisfail Alliance Church, #25 4804 – 42 Ave. April 19, 2007 Coronation Community Centre, 4820 Government Rd. 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration & Coffee 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Greetings Overview of David Thompson Health Region Seniors Health Services 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Overview of Care Options and Service Settings • • Services Focused on Seniors Access to Seniors Services Candace Spurrell, VP Vice President, Community & Continuing Care Services, DTHR Kerry Bales, Director Community Care, DTHR Marilyn Nakonechny, Program Manager, Seniors Mental Health, DTHR 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. BREAK 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Seniors Health Plan Di Vosburgh, Seniors Health Project Leader 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Breakout Groups: Topic – What do you see as areas of seniors health enhancement? Facilitated by Alberta Community Development 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Breakout Group – Report Back 1:30p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Presentation: Role of Geriatric Services in Health Care Dr. Robertson, Geriatrician, DTHR 2:15p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Symposium Wrap-up anch Innisfail Golf Club ld ho en to P 2A ay hw 42 Ave 47 Ave r ee dD Re to y2 wa gh Cr 45 Ave 46 Ave 47 Ave 50 Ave St 51 Ave 49 Ave 43 St Cl PG St Cl Cr St Av e A 50 St Av e 36 St Cl 3 5 Attractions Cr OR 37 50 52 Ave 37 St 48 Ave 49 Ave 49A Ave 50 Ave 39 St 37 St ay 40 St 38 St Cl St Cr ailw 41 St Cl 51 Ave 40 St Innisfail Town Map 41 16 49A Ave BD 51A Ave St St 36 36A St 41 St 15 37A 38 H 14 52A Ave 54 Ave PG 54 Ave 42 St 41 St Cr 53 Ave St acif ic R 35 St adia nP 34 St Can Legend 33 St Davies St oad Hospital nd R Highways dC oo Co tto nw n St Key Arterial Roads on ne cto r Woo dla Wilso Greenspace Treed Area Ponds & Lakes Shopping & Commercial Paved Trails Natural Trails H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 BD OR PG Campground Upland Aspen Trails Dr. George/Kemp House Skateboard/BMX Park Cemetery Information Centre Town Office/Firehall Library RCMP Detachment Arena Curling Club Historical Village Horseshoe Pits Aquatic Centre Waterpark Tennis Courts Baseball Diamonds Outdoor Skating Rink Playground Hi gh wa y2 to Ca lg ar y Industrial Willow Ridge Road Hi 54 S t Av e Innisfail Alliance Church 44 St 13 12 41 St St Margodt Cl Cottonwood Road 48 St 44A Ave Cl 46A St PG 43 St St 40 St Cl 37 39 St Cl Cr Ave 38 OR 57 PG 54 Av e Westwood Court 54 57 Ave 58 Ave 47 St t 49 St 45 St School Grounds 42 St 39 Waste Transfer Site 44 St Cr 52 Ave Cr AA ve 54 Cr 54A Ave Cl 42 St 37 St 48 St 49A S 9 8 53 52 Ave 56 Ave 60A Ave C r Av e Av e 56 55 43 St 52 St Cl 50 St 46 St 45 St Cr 51 St e 43 Av 11 St e 44 Av 10 ve AA Ave BD St 52 49 St 44A St Cl 44 Rd ilway ic Ra Pacif s Re 48 53 Ave Cl 54A Ave Cr Cr St PG PG OR 42 St 45 7 e Av 57 45 St Cr Av e 49 49 St Cl 56 Ave Cl 55 St e Av 53 50 6 t Cr 47 St Cl rce ou dian Cana e t 4 S 47 St 56 St S 54 50 St Ave 49 Ave PG 5 PG 60 57 St 50 Av Napoleon Lake 47 St 53 St Cl 49A Ave 52 Ave 3 St St 50 Av e 56 Cl. 2 44 59 1 Parking Hig Dodd's Lake Aspen Heights Way 51 Ave Little Red Deer Rd. To Gleniffer Lake 53 Ave 48 Ave Highway 54 to Spruce View N 48 Ave Ski Hill Discovery Wildlife Park To DaineC&E Trail s Rodeo R Hazelwood Way Hazelwood Lake 12/2004 Coronation Community Centre Board Happenings Board Meeting Date: February 20, 2007 The following is a summary of the agenda items from the meeting of the Board of Trustees of Wolf Creek Public Schools, and should not be considered the official minutes. In attendance: Trustees: Administration: Kelly Lowry (Chair), Trudy Bratland (Vice-Chair), Karin Engen, Bob Huff, Lorrie Jess, Donna Peterson Larry Jacobs (Superintendent), Joe Henderson (Secretary-Treasurer), Del Litke (Deputy Superintendent) Veronica Cameron (Recording Secretary), Lisa Hollingsworth (Communications Officer) 2007 Infrastructure and Maintenance Report The Board of Trustees approved the 2007 Infrastructure and Maintenance Plan as presented by Wolf Creek Public Schools Facilities Manager Brad Buss. The report includes over $2.7 Million in capital projects across the division and details the status of school projects from 2006 and the planned projects for 2007. The 2007 Infrastructure and Maintenance Plan is available on the division’s website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca/Facilities_Services. Request for Use of Alix-MAC School Grounds The Board approved the request from the Alix Centennial Homecoming Committee to use the Alix-MAC School grounds as a staging area for the parade being held June 30, 2007. Meeting Authorization and Dates The Board set the following meeting dates: Meeting Board Meeting Date August 28, 2007 Time 9:00 am Location Division Office, Ponoka The Board authorized the following: y The attendance of Trustees Lowry and Bratland at the Central Alberta Child and Family Services meeting on April 20, 2007. y The appointment of Trustees Bratland and Jess to the organizing committee for the 2007 Wolf Creek Public Schools Speech Competition to be held in Ponoka on April 14, 2007. y The attendance of two school council representatives at the School Councils Connection Conference and Annual General Meeting on April 27-29, 2007 in Edmonton. For More Information, Please Contact: Lisa Hollingsworth, Communications Officer Ph: 403-783-3473 / Fax: 403-783-3483 / [email protected] Official Minutes of Previous Board Meetings: Available at: www.wolfcreek.ab.ca/board_of_trustees February 16, 2007 AUMA and ASBA Come to an Agreement On February 9, the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) came to an agreement regarding how property taxes should be shared between schools boards and municipalities. Some of the key elements of the agreement on which both associations see a path to working together include: School boards will receive a guaranteed $1.2 billion per year from property taxes for each of the seven years of the agreement. Municipalities will then step into the additional tax room created by the cap. The provincial government will make up, from other revenue sources, the property tax dollars flowing to municipalities so that overall funding for school boards will not be affected. While sustaining funding equity, school boards (public and separate) be authorized and use at their discretion a limited “supplementary” education tax requisition for local education initiatives. Advocate that the province, municipalities and school boards make it clear to taxpayers how and why a portion of property tax is used to fund education. Examine inter-municipal and inter-property assessment issues and recommend solutions for mitigating or reducing those issues. The current assessment system is mixed with market value and regulated value assessment—which creates inequities between the two systems. For more information visit www.auma.ca or www.asba.ab.ca $9.6 Million to Assist Alberta Farm Water Supply Projects Under the Canada-Alberta Farm Water Program, Alberta producers are being invited to apply for new funding to develop water supplies for livestock, greenhouse, fish and market garden production and other agricultural water uses. This two-year program will provide $9.6 million in new funding to producers and is administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Alberta program is part of the National Water Supply Expansion Program, a $60-million Canada-wide initiative designed to improve the capacity of Canada's agricultural community to address water supply concerns. The federal program was introduced in 2002 and has provided over $10 million to help develop high-priority water supply projects in droughtaffected areas. More information is available online at www.agr.gc.ca/env/index_e.php?section=h2o&page=ab. Volume 2007 Issue 7 Stelmach Government Announces Budget 2007 Date The Premier has asked the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to reconvene the legislature on March 7 with the Speech from the Throne and the introduction of Bill 1 the Lobbyists Act. The Premier announced that April 19 will be the date for Budget 2007. More information is available online at www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200702/21035BC6F53D8-F01AC7EF-EFA8D3DB83049940.html. AB Will Pay Millions to Pick the World’s Brains (From The Globe and Mail – February 14, 2007) – “At a time when Canadian research budgets are being slashed, Alberta is using its financial clout to scour the globe for scientific "superstars" who will be offered $20-million each to conduct research in the province for the next decade. "We're looking for the very best of international-calibre investigators," said Kevin Keough, head of the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, which is spearheading the richest award of its kind in Canada, to be announced today. "I think we happen to be in a good position at this point to be able to recruit some stars to Canada. These are people you don't come by everyday," he said. In a bid to attract up to three researchers when the first set of awards is handed out next year, the foundation will kick in $10-million at a rate of $1-million a year while the province's three major postsecondary institutions …” The complete article is available online at www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.2007021 4.wxalberta14/BNStory/National/home. Canada Oil Sector Takes al Qaeda Threat Seriously (From Reuters Canada – February 14, 2007) – “Officials and regulators who oversee the bulk of Canada's oil and gas production were taking a threat from al Qaeda seriously on Wednesday, but have not raised security levels. Energy regulators said they are in a state of heightened awareness after a Saudi wing of al Qaeda called in a Web posting for attacks on oil suppliers to the United States, and the government said Canada could become a terrorist target. "We take the threat seriously. We've always said that we're not immune to possibilities of terrorism," Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day told reporters in Ottawa.” The complete article is available online at ca.today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=domes ticNews&storyID=2007-0214T221120Z_01_N14327788_RTRIDST_0_CANADAQAEDA-USA-CANADA-COL.XML&archived=False Municipal News The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting has been awarded to the County of Lethbridge for the fourth consecutive year. Yellowhead County is the first rural municipality in Alberta to put interactive county maps online for public access. The detailed mapping program is now available at www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca. In an effort to support the cattle industry, Parkland County Council has approved the purchase of ten investment shares in a local meat packing plant. Alberta Municipal Web Group Employment Opportunities In order to address challenges related to new office technologies such as website development and management, representatives from a number of Alberta municipalities have formed the Alberta Municipal Web Group. This group holds free, one-day sessions three times a year to help communications and information technology staff to: Provide networking and information sharing between municipal staff; Provide opportunities for professional development on web-related topics; and Encourage municipalities to share information on recent web-related projects and upcoming developments. Outside of the meetings, the group also offers : Collective approach to dealing with large vendors; More specialized, in-depth sessions for IT or communications personnel; Collaborative on-line forums and discussions; and Collective benchmarks and standard approaches. For more information contact Dwayne Welsh, AMWG Coordinator at [email protected]. Town of Irricana, [email protected] CAO Life Cycle Assessment and Solid Waste Workshop The Edmonton Waste Management Center of Excellence presents the Life Cycle Assessment and Solid Waste Workshop, on February 28, 2007. This workshop will provide an overview of life cycle assessments, including their development and tools for use, along with a look at their role in developing solid waste management systems. The session will conclude with a tour of the composting, materials recovery, and research facilities at the Edmonton Waste Management Center. For more information visit www.ewmce.com or phone (780) 496.7316. Alberta’s Best is Hiring It is time to start looking to 'outside the box" recruiting methods. Get ahead of the curve and look to Alberta Best, a new, cutting-edge recruitment service. For more information on how to get involved in this new service visit www.albertabest.com or contact Ken White at (780) 695.5080 or [email protected]. Page 2 of 2 County of Stettler, [email protected] Utilities Foreman and Assistant Government of Alberta – Municipal Affairs, www.gov.ab.ca/jobs Legislative Advisor Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, [email protected] Deputy Regional Manager - Corporate Services Division Smoky Lake County, [email protected] Public Works Manager City of Red Deer, [email protected] Fire Prevention Officer Westlock County, [email protected] Director of Operations MD of Wainwright, [email protected] Payroll Clerk City of Abbotsford, [email protected] Waste Water Treatment Operators (EOCP Level I, II, or III) Clearwater County, [email protected] Senior Assessor Detailed information on classified postings is available on the AAMDC website at www.aamdc.com To subscribe to this newsletter, please e-mail [email protected] Town of Lacombe Urban Tree Management Plan Adopted: March 26, 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE and OBJECTIVES MODEL URBAN TREE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM A. IV. V. PROGRAM OVERVIEW 1. Goal Statement 2. Urban Tree Resource 3. Factors for a Successful Urban Tree Management Program TREE PLANTING 1. Site and Species Selection 2. Species Diversity 3. Tree Planting Priorities 4. 2007 - 2009 Tree Planting Plan 5. Sustainable Tree Nursery 6. Tree Planting in New, Private Development MAINTENANCE 1. Systematic Pruning VI. XI. 2. Line Clearance 3. Priority Maintenance 4. Bylaw and Regulatory Support 5. Private Trees COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 1. Education and Awareness Programs 2. Tree Planting Trust APPENDICES Appendix A - TREE SPECIES for LACOMBE Appendix B - ISA SPECIES SELECTION CRITERIA Appendix C - RECOMMENDED STREET and PARK TREES Appendix D - TREE SPECIES for UNDER POWER LINES Appendix E - UTILITY PRUNING and APPROACH LIMITS Appendix F - EXPERIMENTAL TREE SPECIES Appendix G - TREE SPECIES for SCREEN, SHADE and WIND SUPPLEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Appendix H - ISA PLANTING STANDARDS Appendix I - ISA PRUNING STANDARDS Appendix J - SYSTEMATIC PRUNING ARTICLE Appendix K - REMOVAL STANDARDS Appendix L - AB TREE SPECIES RATING Appendix M - TREE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Appendix N - TREE HAZARD EVALUATION FORM Appendix O - LACOMBE TREE PROTECTION BYLAW Appendix P - TREE VALUATION FORM TOWN OF LACOMBE MAP “Conservation of trees in the urban environment can only be achieved effectively through the development and implementation of a strategic urban forest management plan that standardizes policies and practices surrounding activities related to trees.” Canadian Urban Forest Network I. INTRODUCTION The Lacombe Town Council has recognized the need to care for and manage its tree populations for the purpose of improving its urban environment. The Town recognizes trees as a critical part of the urban infrastructure. They can provide benefits that are vital to enriching the quality of life. A healthy and well-maintained urban forestry program does not come about without forethought, planning and resource commitment. It is a challenge for any tree to thrive and survive in such a harsh and demanding environment. The environment in which a tree is planted can compromise the tree's basic requirements. In such cases, amendments are needed to help the trees survive. It is essential to provide an ideal environment for a tree not only above ground but also below. They cannot do it alone. II. PURPOSE The purpose of the Urban Tree Management Plan is to outline arboricultural care of all trees within the Parks Services area of responsibility, including street, boulevard, park, and recreational athletic facilities. The Management Plan provides information for adequate budgeting and maintenance procedures to ensure the continuation and enhancement of Lacombe's urban tree population. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Urban Tree Management Plan are as follows: 1. To update the current tree inventory and Global Information System, with aerial photo. 2. To develop criteria for the selection of tree species to be planted and for removal of trees. 3. To develop a comprehensive set of procedures for all tree maintenance activities: planting, watering, staking, fertilizing, pruning and tree removal. 4. To create policies and bylaws to protect and preserve public trees as well as prescribing the Town's role and responsibility for the condition of private trees. 5. To create programs that will inform, involve, and gain support from the public. 6. To create a self-sustainable nursery able to supply most of the annual planting stock for the Town's own program and for initial planting in new private developments. 7. To maintain tree health and value by providing a conducive urban environment. III. MODEL URBAN TREE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM "Urban forestry is the sustained planning, planting, protection, maintenance, and care of trees, forests, greenspace and related resources in and around cities and communities for economic, environmental, social, and public health benefits for people. The definition includes retaining trees and forest cover as urban populations expand into surrounding rural areas and restoring critical parts of the urban environment after construction. Expansion at the urban/rural interface raises environmental and public health safety concerns, as well as opportunities to create educational and environmental links between urban people and nature. In addition, urban and community forestry includes the development of citizen involvement and support for investments in long-term on-going tree planting, protection, and care programs." Canadian Urban Forest Network Urban green space and trees are an integral component of the Town of Lacombe. Green spaces break-up the hard scape of our streets and buildings, while also providing space for plant life to flourish. It has become increasingly recognized, that trees provide greater benefits than the traditional amenities of aesthetics and shade. The need to plant trees has never been greater that it is today. Trees are a capital asset, because they are working 24 hrs a day, to improve our environment. There are many benefits of trees that can be obtained on a local scale: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Add beauty and improve personal health Create feelings of relaxation and well being Provide privacy and a sense of solitude and security Reduce air pollution Conserve water and reduce soil erosion Lower air temperature Increase humidity Reduce noise Provide habitats and food for insects, birds, and animals Reduce glare and reflections Provide shade and shelter from wind Cleans air by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen Slow rainfall runoff in the urban environment Make life for enjoyable and livable Not only do trees save energy costs by modifying the climate, but they also have economic sustainability and they increase property values. A model urban tree management program is comprised of three primary operations: 1. Planting 2. Maintenance 3. Tree Removal Tree planting is not only necessary to replace trees that are removed on streets or parks; it is also necessary to plant in new developed areas and increase canopy cover all around, in order to reforest the Town's public green spaces. Planting of new trees on the public properties is essential for cities to achieve the maximum potential and benefits of the urban tree resource. This will create a livable Town environment for all its citizens. Timely, proper tree maintenance is the key to all healthy, well-maintained urban trees. Tree maintenance must include routinely pruning all trees on a regular cycle and being prepared to handle emergency and priority maintenance in a timely and professional manner. Tree removal programs are necessary to deal with natural or externally induced death or decline. Dead and hazardous trees must be removed to protect the public from unsafe conditions. Practical, professional policies relating to these basic tree maintenance operations are the key to a successful urban forestry program. 1. Goal Statement The goal of Lacombe's Urban Tree Management Program is to pro-actively manage municipal trees in a proper arboricultural and cost effective manner by providing to the citizens innovative leadership and services designed to preserve and improve the natural beauty of the urban forest. This will be accomplished through the design, communication and implementation of tree planting, maintenance, and removal policies and programs outlined in the Urban Tree Management Plan. Lacombe's Urban Tree Management Plan will respond to the needs of its trees and expectations of the citizens, in order to improve the quality of life and increase tree value. This plan highlights the policies for implementing proper arboricultural practices in tree maintenance to meet these program goals. 2. Urban Tree Resource The 2006 tree inventory identifies 6249 trees including 1,389 boulevard trees, 3,669 park/recreational facilities trees and 1,191 nursery trees. Of these trees, 1389 (22%) of the trees are located on the street right-of-way, and 4860 (78%) are located in the park areas. Included in the total were 657 Elm, 25 Birch, 51 Maple, 17 Oak, and 36 apple trees. 3. Factors for a Successful Urban Tree Management Program 1. Implementation of a planting program to increase canopy cover and a replacement program for trees removed. 2. Lacombe should have all service agreements with developers to include two trees per lot, and 25 trees per acre for non-athletic park areas. This will ensure that Lacombe will have an adequate tree canopy in future years. 3. Implement a program to plant and evaluate selected species in the nursery to ensure the appropriate stock is selected for planting in the Town. 4. Adopt a list of recommended tree species for planting in boulevards, parks, and under power lines. Include a list of experimental trees for planting, trees that provide shade and screen, and trees that act as a windbreak. Each list should include the required space needed for each tree. 5. Utilize a species selection procedure when making planting decisions. 6. A tree planting trust fund should be established so donations can be accepted from private sources for tree planting. IV. Tree Planting 1. Site and Species Selection When selecting a tree for a site, always consider its requirements and match the site conditions. This will increase the trees chances for survival. Planting the "right tree in the right location" is key, not only for healthy trees but also to reduce future conflicts with the many other utilities and amenities in an urban forest. By minimizing conflicts, maintenance needs are reduced, public safety is enhances and long-term costs are reduced. After planting the greatest stress on newly planted (and sometimes established) trees is water stress. Watering is the most important part of tree maintenance and should be done immediately after planting. Water (generally one inch per week) the tree frequently for the first two years and then often for up to five years. At the time of planting, pruning is ineffective, until roots are established. 2. Species Diversity The tree population generally should be managed so that no more than 20 percent consists of one tree genus and no more than 10 percent consists of one tree species. This will avoid monoculture planting which can be detrimental to the tree population, not only because it creates a lack of diversity but also leaves the tree population vulnerable to devastation by a particular insect pest or disease. Also, trees grow and mature at different rates, so if the tree population is high for one type of species that has matured, this can wipe out a significant number of trees. The trees that may be planted in the Town are set out in the following: • • • • • List of tree species for planting in Lacombe (Appendix A) List of recommended street and park trees for planting (Appendix C) List of trees suitable for planting under power lines (Appendix D) List of experimental trees for planting (Appendix F) List of trees to be planted as a screen, for shade, and as a windbreak (Appendices G) 3. Tree Planting Priorities The Town's planting program should be prioritized based upon the following types of planting: Capital Projects- Projects that have capital funds available for tree plantings should be first priority. This would include new park and recreation areas, public facilities, new and reconstructed streets Replacement Plantings- Trees in the parks and on boulevards should be replaced within one season from when they are removed. Boulevards trees should take top priority for replacements due to their prominent visual location and public awareness. Boulevard Sites- Arterial and collector roads already existing and not fully planted should be planted to full stocking levels at recommended spacing. Park Areas and or Buffer Strips- Additional plantings in these areas should be considered as a means of increasing the canopy area of the Town and improving the aesthetics and qualities of the park areas. Citizen Requests- Citizen requests for tree planting should be addressed when there is sufficient space on the right of way and above priorities have been met. The residents are the ultimate judges of an urban tree management program, and efforts need to be made to respond to their needs. Requests from multiple residents on the same block should be given a higher priority than single requests due to operational efficiencies. 4. 2007 - 2009 Tree Planting Plan The Town will endeavor to plant about 320 trees per year, over three years, exclusive of replacements or special projects. 3-Year Tree Planting Plan 2007 2008 2009 Town Office: 5 Diamond 6:10 Kinsmen Ball Field: 26 Diamond 6: 10 to create natural snow fence Chamber of Commerce Office Area: 6 Popow's Park: 41 C&E Trail north of 55th Avenue on east side: 15 63 Ave, (South side; Royal Cr): 2 56 Ave (S): 19 63 Ave (NW green space): 45th Street, South of 54th 5 Avenue: 6 49 Ave Blvd: 3 Diamond 9: 15 46th Avenue south siode east C&E west side berms: 5 of Iron Wolf Boulevard: 6 50 Street (54 Ave to 56 Ave): 11 52 Ave Blvd: 9 Pump house A (Woodland Drive): 3 Replant - 72 63 Ave (N side): 6 48 Ave Blvd: 9 Nursery - 200 Cranna Lake (N): 10 Cranna Lk (S): 2 Heritage Park: 11 Diamond 1: 9 Bruns Pond: 11 Nursery - 200 Lakes Park: 5 Lower Michener Campground: 16 Don Hay Park: 5 Opal Park: 9 Lincoln Park: 2 West View Park: 5 Nursery - 200 = 332 trees = 319 trees = 317 trees Tree planting for the Lacombe Memorial Center grounds (2007) and Northwest Recreation Area (2008) the will be addressed as part of these respective capital renovation and development projects. Existing trees along the east side of 34th Street will be removed in 2007 and replaced in accordance with a landscaping plan for the Street. 5. Sustainable Tree Nursery The Town will endeavor to create a sustainable nursery capable of not only supplying trees for our green spaces but also be available to citizens or developers at a reasonable cost. This would encourage private property owners to increase the number of trees on their property at an acceptable costs and have control over the quality of trees planted by developers. A nursery capable of holding 1500 or more trees of various species would be sufficient to supply on a continuing basis the stock of trees required to meet planting objectives in the community. The intent would be to plant approximately 200 trees per year for the next seven years Of the 200 trees, 60 % of them will be bare root/ seedlings and 40% of will be container (shrubs) trees. Both container and bare root trees will be approximately 1- 1 1/2 caliper trees. For those first five years only 50 trees per year would be available for planting. At the end of the 7th year, these trees would be approximately 8 to 10 feet in height with an average caliper width of approximately 2 1/2 - 3 inches allowing an increase of annual removals from the nursery to a level of more than 150 trees per year. The existing tree nursery on east side of the waste water lagoons will need to be phased out because of soil conditions. As well, this area may well be required for future work to increase the storage capacity of the lagoons. A new nursery area of up to 10 acres would be necessary to provide a sustaining nursery. The intent would be to have a self-funding tree nursery program which would in the long term add considerable value to our community and create an emergency stockpile of healthy mature trees in case of disease outbreak with our existing tree population. 6. Tree Planting in New, Private Development Developers shall be required to plant trees on a. public reserve areas at an average density of 50 trees per hectare for areas that are not used for playing fields or that are not otherwise intended to be open, and b. street boulevards where sufficient width and configuration so allow. In private residential developments, the developer, in addition to planting and landscaping obligations for public reserves and boulevards, shall be required to fund the purchase and planting of two front yard trees for each residential lot. Tree planting should be done as construction is completed to ensure desired tree canopy cover and the benefits of trees in future years. Except where the developer completes landscaping of housing sites, the Town will supply from the Town's nursery at the cost of the developer, the subsequent home owner with trees for planting. The cost of two trees is insignificant compared to the purchase price of most houses currently being constructed in Lacombe. These trees will, however, pay tremendous dividends in the future value of property. Research has shown that trees can increase property value from 5 to 20 percent of any property, residential or commercial. V. Maintenance 1. Systematic Pruning Systematic routine pruning is important because it: • • • • • • • decreases the cost per tree pruned reduces requests for special, non-routine services improves safety and decreases tree liability reduces insect and disease problems improves tree condition and tree value increases property value enhances public image The urban trees in Lacombe should be pruned on a systematic basis (cycle) every six years under the supervision of qualified staff or professionals. 2. Line Clearance Trees and overhead power and telecommunications lines often compete for the same space in the urban environment. The Town recognizes the necessity for proper systematic pruning of trees to ensure safe, continuous operation and maintenance of electric and communication wires and facilities. To reduce tree and wire conflicts: only low growing compatible species will be planted underneath overhead lines. • the Town will work with the franchise electric power supplier, Fortis Alberta Ltd. to implement a cooperative removal and replacement program for the trees that have been severely impacted by line clearance. • The Town will encourage Fortis to prune those trees conflicting with electric power lines in a manner such that the health and aesthetic appearance of the tree is not compromised. 3. Priority Maintenance Priority maintenance includes the following: 1. Hazardous or At-Risk Trees- tree work requiring immediate action for human safety and property protection which may involve removal of branches or the entire tree. 2. Clearance pruning– removal of branches over public rights of way to ensure adequate: 1. visibility for traffic movement and of directional and traffic control signs 2. clearance for average height pedestrians on sidewalks and trails 3. clearance for the operation of typically expected motor vehicles and equipment on streets and lanes. 3. Priority pruning- pruning identified by inspection and inventory or by citizen request that is necessary to correct for tree health. Training trees that were planted two years to five years ago should be first priority. 4. Removals- trees not otherwise hazardous that are 50% or more dead and beyond repair. As a means of attempting to reduce the potential of property damage or personal injury, the Town will endeavor to routinely identify by inspection and inventory, street and park trees that are hazardous or at-risk. The Town will respond on an emergency basis outside of normal working hours to attend to situations of Hazardous or At-Risk Trees. Emergency or hazardous pruning though not recommended as a stand-alone approach may be necessary to eliminate immediate hazards. 4. Bylaw and Regulatory Support The Town has in place provisions under Bylaw 253 and Bylaw G-2 which protect trees on public lands from damage. The existing bylaw provisions should be reviewed to ensure that the • • Town's public trees are adequately protected and objectives of the Urban Tree Management Plan are supported As well, a process for assessing the value of trees and determining compensation for damaged or removed trees should be considered. 5. Private Trees The issue of tree ownership is important because there are many situations where trees are close to the boundary between private and public/Town property. Any tree, the trunk of which at the ground level is fully on Town property or which sits fully on an easement taken by the Town for the purposes of surface use, is owned by and maintained by the Town. In regards to private trees growing into Public property: the Town has the right to cut branches that are interfering with vehicle and pedestrian traffic and creating safety issues by obscuring the visibility of signs and lines of sight on streets and lanes. In these situations, the Town will only cut up from the property line unless permission from the owner has been given to properly prune back branches onto private property. If contact is not made before work is complete, a notice will be left and work will be done only up from the property line. The Town will not assume responsibility to inspect or assess private trees or determine whether they might be hazardous, diseased or otherwise at-risk. Where trees are observed by the Town to be hazardous, diseased or otherwise at-risk and such trees may pose a risk to persons, other property and other trees, the Town will advise the owner of the condition of the trees and encourage the owner to address the problem. VI. Community Programs 1. Education and Awareness Programs Education is one of the most important components of urban forest management to sustain best practices for tree care throughout communities and therefore, an urban forestry program has to integrate people as part of the program itself. In addition to general promotion, the Town should undertake the following specific programs to increase the awareness and education of citizens to the benefits of the urban forest: Birth Place Forest Program - This program is currently in place and is a way for the communities to recognize the growth of its young citizens in conjunction with the growth of our urban forest. An area would be designed for parents to celebrate the life of their child through the growth of a tree. Along with honoring the birth of your child, the trees planted will provide many benefits and beautify our urban forest for years. With the Towns increasing concern for the environment, the BPF program can encourage a sense of environmental stewardship and pride in its communities. Arbor Day Programs purpose is to encourage planting, care, and increase awareness of the importance of trees. It has been a tradition in many parts of the world since 1872. A member of Nebraska's state board of agriculture and an American State legislator, J. Sterling Morton was the first to declare an Arbor Day on April 10th, as a day to plant trees. His message to the horticultural society in Brownville, Nebraska, in 1872, was "If I had the power, I would compel every person who had a home in this state to plant and cultivate trees". This annual event caught on and was celebrated throughout the United States and Canada by the turn of the century. Due to varying climates around the world, the date is different, although the spirit and goal of Arbor Day remained the same. "Arbor Day which has already transplanted itself to every state in the American Union and has even been adopted in foreign lands…is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future."- Morton Arbor Day is not just a day to plant trees and then forget they exist. Celebrating trees one day a year is no credit to us if, during the rest of the year, we neglect to care for it and those already growing. Our Arbor Day celebration should be an enduring feeling, thought and action and not just one single, isolated day of interest. According to the National Arbor Day Foundation, over the course of 50 years, a single tree planted can potentially generate $31,250 of oxygen, provide $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycle $37,500 worth of water, and control $31,500 worth of soil erosion. Don’t you think trees deserve more recognition? Let us join the many other municipalities who celebrate our greatest national resource: trees. 2. Tree Planting Trust The Town will endeavor to establish an Urban Tree Trust Fund. This would allow for the donation of monetary and non-monetary gifts for the purpose of enhancing the urban forest. The trust fund would also hold any funds received by way of development assessments and contributions and payments made in compensation for damaged or removed trees. The funds would be dispensed in accordance with guidelines approved by Council. Donations could be solicited as part of community awareness and education. APPENDIX A Trees Suitable for Planting in Lacombe Scientific Name Alnus tenuifolia Prunus mandshurica Viburnum dentatum Fraxinus nigra Fraxinus pennsylvanica Fraxinus mandshurica Sorbus americana Sorbus aucuparia Sorbus scopulina Sorbus decora Populus tremula 'Erecta' Populus tremuloides Betula papyrifera 'Chickadee' Betula pendula 'Lacinata' Betula papyrifera Aesculus glabra Hippophae rhamnoides Juglans cinerea Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii' Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland' Thuja occidentalis Juniperus virginiana Aesculus hippocastanum Prunus maackii Prunus virginiana 'Schubert' Prunus virginiana demissa Malus x adstringens Malus 'Royalty' Malus baccata Malus 'Snowdrift' Malus x 'Thunderchild' Cornus alternifolia Sambucus nigra 'Marginata' Ulmus americana Ulmus americana 'Brandon' Ulmus pumila Euonymus alatus Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera' Abies lasiocarpa Abies balsamea Pseudotsuga menziesii Abies concolor Celtis occidentalis Crataegus cerronis Crataegus succulenta Crataegus x mordensis 'Snowbird' Crataegus x mordensis 'Toba' Corylus americana Tsuga canadensis Carpinus caroliniana Juniperus scopulorum Larix lyallii Larix decidua Larix sibirica Syringa reticulata Tilia x flavescens Common Name River Alder Apricot Arrowwood Black Ash Green Ash Manchurian Ash American Mountain Ash European Mountain Ash Western Mountain Ash Showy Mountain Ash Swedish Columnar Aspen Trembling Aspen Chickadee Birch Cutleaf Weeping Birch Paper Birch Ohio Buckeye Sea Buckthorn Butternut Fernleaf Caragana Sutherland Caragana Eastern White Cedar Eastern Red Cedar Common Horse Chestnut Amur Cherry Schubert Chokecherry Western Chokecherry Roseybloom Crabapple Royalty Crabapple Siberian Crabapple Snowdrift Crabapple Thunderchild Crabapple Pagoda Dogwood Madonna Elder American Elm Brandon Elm Siberian Elm Winged Euonymus Thread-leaf Falsecypress Alpine Fir Balsam Fir Douglas Fir White Fir Common Hackberry Chocolate Hawthorn Fleshy Hawthorn Snowbird Hawthorn Toba Hawthorn American Hazelnut Canadian Hemlock American Hornbeam Rocky Mountain Juniper Alpine Larch European Larch Siberian Larch Japanese Tree Lilac Dropmore Linden Height 9-11 m 4-6 m 3-6 m 12-15 m 14-15 m 12-15 m 7-9 m 7-12 m 4m 6-8 m 9-14 m 9-15 m 15-21 m 14-15 m 15-21 m 9-15 m 4-9 m 12-15 m 4-6 m 3-6 m 9-12 m 14 m 12-15 m 11-14 m 6-8 m 4m 6m 6-8 m 7-15 m 4-6 m 6-8 m 4-8 m 3-8 m 24-30 m 15 m 15-17 m 4-6 m 12-15 m 18-21 m 12-21 m 15-24 m 12-15 m 12-18 m 5m 4-6 m 6m 6m 3-5 m 17 m 4-5 m 9-12 m 20 m 21 m 12-24 m 9m 12-15 m 27 Spread Requirements 6-8 m sun; moist to wet soil 4-6 m full sun; rich loam 2-5 m sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil 9-11 m sun; avg. to moist soil 11-12 m sun; avg. to moist soil 12-15 m sun; avg. to moist soil 4-6 m sun; moist, well-drained soil 4-8 m sun; moist, well-drained soil 4m full sun to partial shade; moderate moisture 4-5 m sun; moist, well-drained soil 1-3 m sun; moist, well-drained soil 9m sun; moist, well-drained soil 12-18 m sun; rich, moist, acidic soil 6-9 m sun; rich, moist, acidic soil 11-14 m sun; rich, moist, acidic soil 9-15 m sun to partial shade 4-9 m hot, dry, sunny, open area 9-12 m sun; deep, rich, moist soil 3-6 m sun; poor soil, hot, dry 91-120 cm sun; poor soil, hot, dry 1-3 m sun to partial; moist, humid 6m sun to partial; moist, humid 11-12 m sun to partial; not dry spot 11-14 m sun; alkaline soil 4-6 m sun; alkaline soil 1m partial sun; moderate moisture 6m sun 4-8 m sun 6-12 m sun 4-6 m full sun; tolerant to any soil 4-8 m sun 6-9 m sun to partial shade 3-6 m sun to light shade; moist soil, drought tolerant 14-18 m sun; moist, well-drained soil 12 m sun; moist, well-drained soil 11-12 m sun; moist, well-drained soil 4-6 m sun; moist, well-drained soil 3-6 m sun to light shade; cool, moist, well-drained, acidic soil 4-6 m sun; avg. to moist soil 4-6 m sun to light shade; rich, moist, well-drained soil 7-11 m sun; avg. to moist soil 6-8 m sun; avg. to moist soil 12-18 m sun 5m sun to partial; well-drained soil 4-6 m sun to partial; well-drained soil 4-6 m sun to partial; well-drained soil 6m sun to partial; well-drained soil 2-3 m sun to light shade; well-drained, loamy soil 10 m partial-full shade; moist, well-drained, acidic soil 4-6 m full sun or shade; fertile, moist, well-drained soil 2-3 m sun; drought tolerant 9m sun to light shade; moist, alkaline soil 9m sun; moist to wet soil 4-6 m sun; moist to wet soil 9m sun to light shade 9-12 m sun; moist, well-drained, fertile soil APPENDIX A Trees Suitable for Planting in Lacombe Scientific Name Alnus tenuifolia Tilia cordata Maackia amurensis Acer ginnala Acer negundo Acer platanoides Acer rubrum Acer saccharinum Acer saccharum Acer tataricum Prunus padus var. commutata Prunus padus 'Colorata' Viburnum lentago Quercus macrocarpa Quercus borealis Quercus palustris Quercus rubra Quercus alba Elaeagnus angustifolia Pyrus ussuriensis Prunus pensylvanica Pinus nigra Pinus aristata Pinus strobus Pinus flexilis Pinus banksiana Pinus contorta var. latifolia Pinus mugo Pinus ponderosa Pinus resinosa Pinus sylvestris Pinus cembra Pinus albicaulis Prunus nigra Prunus x nigrella 'Muckle' Populus x 'Assiniboine' Populus balsamifera Populus x 'Griffin' Populus x 'Northwest' Populus 'Prairie Sky' Populus alba Populus x canescens 'Tower' Amelanchier x grandiflora Picea mariana Picea pungens Picea engelmannii Picea abies Picea omorika Picea glauca Rhus typhina Larix laricina Phellodendron amurense Viburnum lantana Juglans nigra Salix bebbiana Salix pentandra Common Name River Alder Littleleaf Linden Amur Maackia Amur Maple Manitoba Maple Norway Maple Red Maple Silver Maple Sugar Maple Tatarian Maple Mayday Swedish Mayday Nannyberry Bur Oak Nothern Red Oak Pin Oak Red Oak White Oak Russian Olive Ussurian Pear Pincherry Austrian Pine Bristlecone Pine Eastern White Pine Limber Pine Jack Pine Lodgepole Pine Mugo Pine Ponderosa Pine Red Pine Scotch Pine Swiss Stone Pine Whitebark Pine Canada Plum Muckle Plum Assiniboine Poplar Balsam Poplar Griffin Poplar Northwest Poplar Prairie Sky Poplar Silver Poplar Tower Poplar Serviceberry Black Spruce Colorado Blue Spruce Engelmann Spruce Norway Spruce Serbian Spruce White Spruce Staghorn Sumac Tamarack Amur Cork Tree Wayfaring Tree Black Walnut Diamond Willow Laurel Leaf Willow Height 9-11 m 12-15 m 6-9 m 4-6 m 11-15 m 12-15 m 12-15 m 15-23 m 12-18 m 5-6 m 9-12 m 9-12 m 4-6 m 21-24 m 18-21 m 18-24 m 18-21 m 18-32 m 6-9 m 7-11 m 7-12 m 15-18 m 9-12 m 15-21 m 11-12 m 12 m 20-21 m 3-4 m 23 m 21 m 12-18 m 15-18 m 20 m 3-6 m 3-4 m 12-18 m 25 m 15-18 m 21 m 17 m 12-21 m 21 m 6-8 m 9-15 m 9-18 m 18 m 6m 15-18 m 30 m 4-7 m 18 m 10-14 m 3-5 m 15-23 m 7m 11-14 m 27 Spread 6-8 m 9-11 m 6-8 m 4m 11-12 m 11-14 m 11-12 m 11-15 m 7-11 m 5-6 m 9-12 m 9-12 m 2-3 m 9-12 m 9-12 m 12-15 m 9-12 m 15-27 m 6-9 m 7-11 m 5-8 m 6-12 m 6-8 m 6-12 m 7-9 m 9m 4-6 m 1-3 m 7m 9m 6-9 m 3-6 m 9m 2-3 m 2-3 m 6-11 m 9m 7-9 m 21-23 m 3m 12-21 m 2-3 m 4-6 m 4-6 m 4-6 m 6m 6m 4-7 m 11 m 4-7 m 7m 10-14 m 3-5 m 11-15 m 1m 7-11 m Requirements sun; moist to wet soil sun; moist, well-drained, fertile soil sun sun to partial; well-drained, tolerates dry soil sun; wet to dry soil sun; well-drained soil sun; wetter soil sun; wetter soil sun; well-drained soil tolerant to shade; well-drained soil, drought tolerant sun / white flowers sun / pink flowers sun or shade; wet or dry soil sun; moist, acidic soil sun; moist, acidic soil sun; moist to wet, any soil type sun; moist, acidic soil sun; moist, well-drained soil sun; avg. to hot, dry spot full sun; tolerant to any soil sun; moist, well-drained, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; moist, well-drained or heavy clay soil sun; moist, well-drained or heavy clay soil sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil sun to light shade; moist, well-drained soil sun to light shade; moist soil sun to light shade; moist soil sun to light shade; moist soil sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil sun to light shade; moist soil sun to partial shade; moist or dry spot sun; moist to wet soil sun; hot, dry, acidic or alkaline soil sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil sun; deep, rich, moist soil full sun; moist or wet, acidic or neutral soil sun; moist soil APPENDIX A Trees Suitable for Planting in Lacombe Scientific Name Alnus tenuifolia Salix x 'Prairie Cascade' Salix acutifolia Salix alba Taxus cuspidata Common Name River Alder Prairie Cascade Willow Sharp Leaf Willow White Willow Japanese Yew Height 9-11 m 12 m 10 m 12-15 m 3-6 m 27 Spread 6-8 m 11 m 2m 11-12 m 30 cm Requirements sun; moist to wet soil sun; moist soil full sun; moist or wet, acidic or neutral soil sun; moist soil shady sites APPENDIX B ISA SPECIES SLECTION CRITERIA Tree selection is one of the most important investment decisions a homeowner makes when landscaping a new home or replacing a tree lost to damage or disease. Considering that most trees have the potential to outlive the people who plant them, the impact of this decision is one that can influence a lifetime. Match the tree to the site, and both lives will benefit. The question most frequently asked of tree care professionals is “Which kind of tree do you think I should plant?” Before this question can be answered, a number of factors need to be considered. Think about the following questions: • • • • Why is the tree being planted? Do you want the tree to provide shade, fruit, or seasonal color, or act as a windbreak or screen? Maybe more than one reason? What is the size and location of the planting site? Does the space lend itself to a large, medium, or small tree? Are there overhead or belowground wires or utilities in the vicinity? Do you need to consider clearance for sidewalks, patios, or driveways? Are there other trees in the area? Which type of soil conditions exists? Is the soil deep, fertile, and well drained, or is it shallow, compacted, and infertile? Which type of maintenance are you willing to provide? Do you have time to water, fertilize, and prune the newly planted tree until it is established, or will you be relying on your garden or tree service for assistance? Asking and answering these and other questions before selecting a tree will help you choose the “right tree for the right place.” Tree Function Trees make our surroundings more pleasant. Properly placed and cared for, trees increase the value of our real estate. A large shade tree provides relief from summer’s heat and, when properly placed, can reduce summer cooling costs. An ornamental tree provides beautiful flowers, leaves, bark, or fruit. Evergreens with dense, persistent leaves can be used to provide a windbreak or a screen for privacy. 31 A tree that drops its leaves in the fall allows the sun to warm a house in the winter. A tree or shrub that produces fruit can provide food for the owner and/or attract birds and wildlife into your home landscape. Street trees decrease the glare from pavement, reduce runoff, filter out pollutants, and add oxygen to the air we breathe. Street trees also improve the overall appearance and quality of life in a city or neighborhood. Form and Size A well-known quotation about architecture states, “form follows function.” This is a good rule to remember when selecting a tree. Selecting the right form (shape) to complement the desired function (what you want the tree to do) can significantly reduce maintenance costs and increase the tree’s value in the landscape. When making a selection about form, also consider mature tree size. Trees grow in a variety of sizes and shapes, as shown below. They can vary in height from several inches to several hundred feet. Select a form and size that will fit the planting space provided. Depending on your site restrictions, you can choose from among hundreds of combinations of form and size. You may choose a small-spreading tree in a location with overhead utility lines. You may select a narrow, columnar form to provide a screen between two buildings. You may choose large, vase-shaped trees to create an arbor over a driveway or city street. You may even determine that the site just does not have enough space for a tree of any kind. Site Conditions Selecting a tree that will thrive in a given set of site conditions is the key to longterm tree survival. The following is a list of the major site conditions to consider before selecting a tree for planting: • • • • • • soil conditions exposure (sun and wind) human activity drainage space constraints hardiness zone 32 Soil Conditions The amount and quality of soil present in your yard can limit planting success. In urban sites, the topsoil often has been disturbed and frequently is shallow, compacted, and subject to drought. Under these conditions, trees are continuously under stress. For species that are not able to handle these types of conditions, proper maintenance designed to reduce stress is necessary to ensure adequate growth and survival. Many arborists will, for a minor charge, take soil samples from your yard to test for fertility and pH (alkalinity or acidity). The tests will be returned with recommendations on ways to improve poor soil conditions with fertilizers or soil amendments (sand, peat moss, or manure) and will also help your local nursery or garden center recommend tree species that will do well in the soils found on your site. Exposure The amount of sunlight available will affect tree and shrub species selection for a particular location. Most woody plants require full sunlight for proper growth and flower bloom. Some do well in light shade, but few tree species perform well in dense shade. Exposure to wind is also a consideration. Wind can dry out soils, causing drought conditions and damage to branches and leaves during storms, and can actually uproot newly planted trees that have not had an opportunity to establish root systems. Special maintenance, such as staking or more frequent watering, may be needed to establish young trees on windy sites. Human Activity This aspect of tree selection is often overlooked. The reality of the situation is that the top five causes of tree death are the result of things people do: soil compaction, under watering, over watering, vandalism, and the number one cause—planting the wrong tree—account for more tree deaths than all insect and disease-related tree deaths combined. Drainage Tree roots require oxygen to develop and thrive. Poor drainage can remove the oxygen available to the roots from the soil and kill the tree. Before planting, dig some test holes 12 inches wide by 12 inches deep in the areas you are considering planting trees. Fill the holes with water and time how long it takes for the water to drain away. 33 If it takes more than 6 hours, you may have a drainage problem. If so, ask your local garden center for recommendations on how to correct the problem, or choose a different site. Space Constraints Many different factors can limit the planting space available to the tree: overhead or underground utilities, pavement, buildings, other trees, visibility. The list goes on and on. Make sure there is adequate room for the tree you select to grow to maturity, both above and below ground. Hardiness Hardiness is the plant’s ability to survive in the extreme temperatures of the particular geographic region in which you are planting the tree. Plants can be cold hardy, heat tolerant, or both. Most plant reference books provide a map of hardiness zone ranges. Check with your local garden center for the hardiness information for your region. Before you make your final decision, make sure the plant you have selected is “hardy” in your area. Pest Problems Insect and disease organisms affect almost every tree and shrub species. Every plant has its particular pest problems, and the severity varies geographically. These pests may or may not be life threatening to the plant. You should select plants resistant to pest problems for your area. Your local ISA Certified Arborist, tree consultant, or extension agent can direct you to information relevant to problem species for your location. Species Selection Personal preferences play a major role in the selection process. Now that your homework is done, you are ready to select a species for the planting site you have chosen. Make sure you use the information you have gathered about your site conditions, and balance it with the aesthetic decisions you make related to your personal preferences. The species must be suitable for the geographic region (hardy), tolerant to the moisture and drainage conditions of your soil, be resistant to pests in your area, and have the right form and size for the site and function you have envisioned. Remember, the beautiful picture of a tree you looked at in a magazine or book was taken of a specimen that is growing vigorously because it was planted in the right place. If your site conditions tell you the species you selected will not do well under those conditions, do not be disappointed when the tree does not perform in the same way. 34 APPENDIX C Recommended Street Trees Scientific Name Fraxinus x 'Northern Treasure' Ulmus davidiana japonica 'Discovery' Celtis occidentalis Tilia cordata 'Ronald' Acer ginnala Syringa reticulata Quercus bicolor Quercus rubra Common Name Nothern Treasure Ash Discovery Elm Delta Hackberry Norlin Linden Amur Maple Japanese Tree Lilac Swamp White Oak Northern Red Oak Height 15m 12m 15m 15m 5m 6m 15m 20m 35 Spread 9m 9m 12m 9m 5m 6m 12m 18m Requirements hardy and disease resistant resistance to Dutch Elm Disease and aphids tolerates urban conditions resistance to sun scald; fast growth; low seed set tolerates high soil pH&drought;pest free pest free tolerates drought, salt,& soil compaction tolerates urban conditions APPENDIX C Recommended Park Trees Scientific Name Populus tremuloides Aesculus glabra Hippophae rhamnoides Ulmus Celtis occidentalis Maackia amurensis Prunus padus var. commutata Populus Rhus typhina Salix Common Name Trembling Aspen Ohio Buckeye Sea Buckthorn Elm sp. Common Hackberry Amur Maackia Mayday Poplar sp. Staghorn Sumac Willow sp. Height 9-15 m 9-15 m 4-9 m 15-17 m 12-18 m 6-9 m 9-12 m 21 m 4-7 m 12-15 m 36 Spread 9m 9-15 m 4-9 m 11-12 m 12-18 m 6-8 m 9-12 m 21-23 m 4-7 m 11-12 m Requirements sun; moist, well-drained soil prefers sun to partial shade hot, dry, sunny, open area sun; moist, well-drained soil sun sun sun/ white flowers sun; moist, rich, deep soil; tolerates anything sun to partial shade; moist or dry spot sun; moist soil APPENDIX D Trees/Shrubs Suitable to Plant Under Power Lines Scientific Name Acer ginnala Acer triflorum Acer tataricum Acer truncatum Amelanchier x grandiflora Carpinus caroliniana Cornus alternifolia Cornus racemosa Cornus sericea Crataegus spp. Elaegnus angustifolia Euonymus alatus Forsythia x intermedia Ilex verticillata Juniperus chinensis Juniperus virginiana 'Lonicera Freedom' Maackia amurensis Malus x 'Red Jade' Malus 'Snowdrift' Pinus mugo Prunus americana Prunus armeniaca var. mandshurica Prunus nigra 'Princess Kay' Prunus tomentosa Prunus virginiana 'Canadian Red' Prunus x cistena Rhus glabra Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica' Staphylea trifolia Syringa reticulata Syringa vulgaris Syringa x chinensis Syringa x prestoniae Thuja occidentalis Viburnum dentatum Viburnum lantana Viburnum lentago Viburnum trilobum Common Name Amur Maple Three-flowered Maple Tatarian Maple Shantung Maple 'Autumn Brilliance' Serviceberry American Hornbeam Pagoda Dogwood Gray Dogwood Red Osier Dogwood Hawthorns Russian Olive Burning Bush 'Meadowlark' Forsythia Winterberry Chinese Juniper Eastern Red Cedar Freedom Honeysuckle Amur Maackia Red Jade Crabapple Snowdrift Crabapple Mugo Pine American Wild Plum Apricot Princess Kay Plum Nanking Cherry Canadian Red Chokecherry Purpleleaf Sandcherry Smooth Sumac Russian Mountain Ash American Bladdernut Japanese Tree Lilac Common Lilac Chinese Lilac Preston Lilac American Arborvitae Arrowwood Wayfaring Tree Nannyberry American Highbush Cranberry Height 4-6 m 7-9 m 5-6 m 7-9 m 6-8 m 4-6 m 4-8 m 3-5 m 60-80 cm 4-7 m 6-9 m 4-6 m 1-3 m 1-3 m 90-120 cm 4-6 m 3m 3-6 m 4-5 m 4-6 m 3-4 m 3m 4-6 m 3-6 m 1-3 m 4-6 m 1-2 m 2-5 m 8m 3m 9m 91cm-9 m 2-5 m 3-4 m 4-7 m 3-6 m 3-5 m 4-6 m 2-4 m 37 Spread 5m 6-8 m 5-6 m 7-9 m 4-6 m 4-6 m 6-9 m 3-5 m 70-90 cm 4-7 m 6-9 m 4-6 m 2m 1-3 m 1-2 m 1-3 m 3m 3-6 m 4-5 m 4-6 m 1-3 m 3m 4-6 m 2-3 m 1-3 m 3-4 m 1-2 m 2-5 m 6m 1-3 m 9m 1-5 m 2-5 m 3-4 m 1-6 m 2-5 m 3-5 m 2-3 m 2-4 m Requirements sun to partial; well-drained, tolerates dry soil sun tolerates shade & drought; well-drained soil sun sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil full sun or shade; fertile, moist, well-drained soil sun to partial shade sun to partial shade sun to partial shade sun to partial shade; well-drained soil sun; avg. to hot, dry spot sun or shade; best in moist, well-drained soil sun to light shade; loose, moist, well-drained soil sun to light shade; moist, rich, acidic soil; wet site sun; moist soil; tolerates poor soil and drought sun to partial; moist, humid sun to light shade; moist soil sun sun full sun; tolerant to any soil sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil sun; moist, well-drained or heavy clay soil full sun; rich loam sun; moist, well-drained or heavy clay soil sun sun; alkaline soil sun; alkaline soil sun to partial shade; dry site showy fruit; excellent small tree sun; tolerates dry, hard soil sun to ligh shade sun to light shade sun to light shade sun to light shade sun to partial shade; moist, humid site sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil sun or shade; wet or dry soil sun to partial shade APPENDIX E UTILITY PRUNING The International Society of Arboriculture describes utility pruning as “the removal of branches or stems to prevent the loss of service, prevent damage to utility equipment, avoid impairment, and uphold the intended usage of utility facilities” (Arborists’ Certification Study Guide; pgs. 86 and 87). It continues to state, “Only qualified line-clearance tree trimmers or qualified line-clearance trainees should engage in line-clearance work. It is sometimes necessary to prune trees outside the scope of landscape pruning guidelines to accomplish these objectives.” Crown reduction and directional pruning are considered less harmful pruning techniques, than topping, used to clear trees from power lines. “When practical, however, cuts should be made in accordance to A300 standards, and the natural shape and structure of the tree should be maintained, if practical” (ISA Certification Study Guide; pg.87). In this same manual, crown reduction is described to “reduce the size of a tree. This is best accomplished by cutting limbs back to their point of origin or back to laterals capable of sustaining the remaining limb and assuming apical dominance…This method will help to maintain the structural integrity and natural form of the tree and delay the time when it will need to be pruned again. Consideration must also be given to the ability of the species to sustain this type of pruning.” Below, is an article by Mike Kuhns, Extension Forestry Specialist, on directional pruning. Even though crown reduction and directional pruning are recommended pruning techniques for trees under power lines, there is always increased costs and maintenance on trees that are pruned away from their natural form. In some cases, removing the tree in conflict with utility lines is the best solution. Directional Pruning and Power lines One of the main reasons to prune trees is to remove branches and twigs that are becoming obstructions or nuisances. 39 Examples of this are low branches that head out over a driveway or sidewalk and branches that are rubbing on the side of a house or the roof. The most common reason for this type of pruning, however, is to clear power lines and other overhead utility lines. Trees and power lines are both important assets for our communities. Trees provide beauty, shade, wildlife habitat, and wind protection, while power lines bring us electricity for lights, heat, and appliances. Unfortunately, trees and power lines often end up in conflict. Trees that have grown into the lines cause many power outages. Trees growing into power lines cause increased line clearing costs. The pruning done during line clearing may also decrease tree health and cause trees to become dangerous. Fortunately, modern power line pruning techniques have been developed that result in healthier, safer trees and reduced line clearing costs. However, they also make a tree look much different than it would if traditional techniques were used. Topping Utility lines traditionally have been kept clear of tree branches by topping, also called hedging or shearing. In this method, the entire crown of the tree is cut back to a certain distance below the wires, much like the shearing of a hedge. Little time is spent making proper pruning cuts so this method can be fairly fast. Unfortunately, many stubs are left on the tree because most of the cuts are made between the points where branches meet. Sprouts usually grow out quickly from the stub and the old branch becomes rotten below the stub cut. So in one or two years, instead of clear lines and a healthy tree, we end up with sprouts back in the lines and an unhealthy tree that is fast on its way to becoming a hazard. Line clearing costs rise and the trees need to be topped heavier the next time to remove the rot. This vicious cycle is repeated until the tree is dead or gone. Directional Pruning Directional pruning is an alternative to topping that leaves trees healthier and ultimately reduces line-clearing costs. In directional pruning, also called natural pruning or the "Shigo method" (after a well-known tree researcher), only branches that head toward the utility lines (or other obstructions) are pruned. 40 Those that are growing down or out away from the wires are left alone to continue their growth. Also, no stubs are left since branches are always pruned at the point where they reach another branch or at a "crotch". Such pruning cuts heal well and minimize sprouting and decay when properly made. Proper cuts are made by removing the entire branch without leaving a stub, but at the same time not disturbing the branch collar and the branch bark ridge. Flush cuts are no longer recommended since they make larger wounds that lead to dieback and decay. Wound dressings should not be used since they have been found to increase decay. The branch that is left after cutting must be healthy and vigorous and at least 1/3 the diameter of the branch that is removed. Branches that are too small or growing poorly will be not be able to suppress sprouting. Trees that are directionally pruned will not have the familiar hedged look of a topped tree. Instead, they will have a V-shape if lines are directly overhead or an L-shape if lines are to one side. Though this may appear to create an unbalanced or weak crown, the tree will grow to correct any lack of balance and will end up healthier than if it had been topped. Directional pruning has many advantages over topping. First, it leaves a tree that is nearly as healthy as before it was pruned. Trees do not need to be pruned as often since there are fewer sprouts and the branches that remain are growing away from the wires. This saves money and reduces utility bills. Fewer wounds are created on the tree and wounds that are made heal much better. Directional pruning can also be started when a tree is young. As a tree's crown grows, branches that are pointed away from the lines can be kept while those pointed toward the lines can be removed. Directional pruning works best if started when a tree is young and may not work on trees that have been topped many times. Such trees often are too rotten and poorly formed to benefit. Trees with crowns that spread are the most easily pruned. Conifers and other trees with strong central leaders or trunks are more difficult to train with this method. 41 The following is taken from the Occupational Health and Safety Code (November 2003): 42 43 44 APPENDIX F Experimental Trees for Lacombe Scientific Name Prunus maackii 'Jefree' Fraxinus mandshurica 'Mancana' Fraxinus americana 'Jefnor' Fraxinus x 'Northern Gem' Fraxinus x 'Northern Treasure' Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Rugby' Populus tremula erecta Betula papyrifera Aesculus glabra Malus x 'Pink Spires' Malus x 'Spring Snow' Ulmus davidiana japonica 'Discovery' Celtis occidentalis Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' Tilia americana Tilia x flavescens 'Dropmore' Tilia mongolica 'Harvest Gold' Tilia cordata 'Ronald' Acer saccharinum 'Silver Cloud' Acer saccharum 'Jefcan' Acer x 'Dur1' Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica' Quercus macrocarpa Populus x canadensis 'Prairie Sky' Common Name Goldrush Amur Cherry Mancana Ash Northern Blaze Ash Northern Gem Ash Northern Treasure Ash Prairie Spire Ash Swedish Columnar Aspen Paper Birch Ohio Buckeye Pink Spires Crabapple Spring Snow Crabapple Discovery Elm Delta Hackberry Ivory Silk Tree Lilac American Linden Dropmore Linden Harvest Gold Linden Norlin Linden Silver Cloud Maple Unity Sugar Maple Ventura Maple Russian Mountain Ash Bur Oak Prairie Sky Poplar Height 8m 12 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 12 m 11 m 12 m 12 m 6m 8m 12 m 15 m 6m 18 m 15 m 12 m 15 m 18 m 12 m 6m 8m 24 m 24 m Spread 6m 7m 9m 12 m 12 m 7m 1.5 m 9m 6m 4m 5m 9m 12 m 5m 12 m 9m 8m 9m 9m 9m 4.5 m 6m 18 m 4.5 m 45 Requirements resistance to frost cracking male; tolerant to range of soils male; cold hardiness hardy (soil); disease resistant hardy (soil); disease resistant male; cold hardiness male; cold hardy; rang of soil and moisture moisture loving; multi or single stem long-lived/slow growing; excellent Fall colour small red fruit in winter; excellent for colour fruitless; fragrant blossoms resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and aphids suitable for city life no disease or insect problems; fragrant flowers not drought tolerant; native; fragrant flowers hardy and fast growing fruitless; disease free leaves; golden Fall colour resistance to sunscald; rapid growth male; hardy; good for large spaces shelter location; rich well drained soils fast growing; alkaline tolerant showy fruit; excellent small tree long-lived/slow growing; native; drought tolerant; range of soils male; fast growing; resistant to stem canker and leaf rust APPENDIX G Screen Trees Scientific Name Alnus tenuifolia Populus tremula 'Erecta' Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland' Thuja Prunus virginiana 'Schubert' Malus Ulmus pumila Corylus americana Syringa Viburnum lentago Elaeagnus angustifolia Pinus Prunus Picea Viburnum lantana Taxus cuspidata Common Name River Alder Swedish Columnar Aspen Sutherland Caragana Cedar sp. Schubert Chokecherry Crabapple sp. Siberian Elm American Hazelnut Lilac sp. Nannyberry Russian Olive Pine sp. Plum sp. Spruce sp. Wayfaring Tree Japanese Yew Height 9-11 m 9-14 m 3-6 m 9-12 m 6-8 m 6-8 m 15-17 m 3-5 m 9m 4-6 m 6-9 m 15-18 m 3-6 m 9-18 m 3-5 m 3-6 m 47 Spread Requirements 6-8 m sun; moist to wet soil 1-3 m sun; moist, well-drained soil 91-120 cm sun; poor soil, hot, dry 1-3 m sun to partial; moist, humid 4-6 m sun; alkaline soil 4-8 m sun 11-12 m sun; moist,well-drained soil 2-3 m sun to light shade; well-drained, loamy soil 9m sun to light shade 2-3 m sun or shade; wet or dry soil 6-9 m sun; avg. to hot, dry spot 6-12 m sun; avg. to dry, sandy soil 2-3 m sun; moist, well-drained or heavy clay soil 4-6 m sun to light shade; moist soil 3-5 m sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil 30 cm shady sites APPENDIX G Shade Trees Scientific Name Fraxinus Sorbus Betula Aesculus glabra Juglans cinerea Aesculus hippocastanum Malus Sambucus nigra 'Marginata' Ulmus Celtis occidentalis Tilia Acer Prunus padus var. commutata Quercus palustris Elaeagnus angustifolia Populus Phellodendron amurense Juglans nigra Common Name Ash sp. Mountain Ash sp. Birch sp. Ohio Buckeye Butternut Common Horse Chestnut Crabapple sp. Madonna Elder Elm sp. Common Hackberry Linden sp. Maple sp. Mayday Pin Oak Russian Olive Poplar sp. Amur Cork Tree Black Walnut Height 14-15 m 7-12 m 14-15 m 9-15 m 12-15 m 12-15 m 6-8 m 3-8 m 15-17 m 12-18 m 12-15 m 12-18 m 9-12 m 18-24 m 6-9 m 12-18 m 10-14 m 15-23 m 48 Spread 11-12 m 4-8 m 6-9 m 9-15 m 9-12 m 11-12 m 4-8 m 3-6 m 11-12 m 12-18 m 9-12 m 7-11 m 9-12 m 12-15 m 6-9 m 6-11 m 10-14 m 11-15 m Requirements sun; avg. to moist soil sun; moist, well-drained soil sun; rich, moist, acidic soil sun to partial shade sun; deep, rich, moist soil sun to partial; not dry spot sun sun to light shade; moist soil, drought tolerant sun; moist, well-drained soil sun sun; moist, well-drained, fertile soil sun; well-drained or wet to dry soil sun/ white flowers sun; moist to wet, any soil type sun; avg. to hot, dry spot sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun; hot, dry, acidic or alkaline soil sun; deep, rich, moist soil APPENDIX G Windbreak Trees Common Name Scientific Name Fraxinus nigra 'Falgold' 'Falgold' Black Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Patmore' 'Patmore' Green Ash Populus Aspen sp. Caragana arborescens Common Caragana Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland' Sutherland Caragana Malus baccata Siberian Crabapple Ulmus pumila Siberian Elm Acer negundo 'Baron' 'Baron' Manitoba Maple Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian Olive Populus x 'Griffin' Griffin Poplar Populus x 'Northwest' Northwest Poplar Populus x canescens 'Tower' Tower Poplar Picea pungens var. glauca 'Fat Albert' 'Fat Albert' Spruce Picea pungens var. glauca 'Hoopsii' 'Hoopsii' Spruce Salix pentandra Laurel Leaf Willow Salix alba 'Sericea' Silver Willow Height 12-15 m 14-15 m 9-15 m 4-6 m 3-6 m 7-15 m 15-17 m 11-15 m 6-9 m 15-18 m 21 m 21 m 15-18 m 15-18 m 11-14 m 9-12 m 49 Spread 9-11 m 11-12 m 9m 3-6 m 91-120 cm 6-12 m 11-12 m 11-12 m 6-9 m 7-9 m 21-23 m 2-3 m 6-9 m 9-11 m 7-11 m 7-11 m Requirements sun; avg. to moist soil sun; avg. to moist soil sun; moist, well-drained soil sun; poor soil, hot, dry sun; poor soil, hot, dry sun sun; moist, well-drained soil sun; wet to dry soil sun; avg. to hot, dry spot sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun; moist, rich, deep soil or anything sun to light shade; moist soil sun to light shade; moist soil sun; moist soil sun; moist, neutral soil ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION for the URBAN TREE MANAGEMENT PLAN JANUARY 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. TREE PLANTING 1. Tree Inventory 2. Species Selection Criteria 3. Planting Method and Planting Plan 4. Tree/Shrub Planting Technical Specifications 5. Cost Projections for Tree Planting (Under Construction) II. PRIORITY MAINTENANCE 1. Importance of Priority Maintenance 2. Definition of Priority Maintenance 3. Hazard Tree Assessment 4. Timing of Hazard Tree Assessment 5. Hazard Tree Assessment Procedures 6. Response Time for Service Requests 7. Prioritization of Work III. TREE PRUNING 1. Decreased Cost Per Tree Pruned 2. Reduced Requests for Service 3. Improved Safety and Decreased Liability 4. Pest Management 5. Tree Condition and Tree Value 6. Improved Sidewalk and Street Clearance 7. Increased Property Values 8. Public Image 9. Employee Morale 10. Line Clearance 11. Pruning Specifications 12. Annual Pruning Work Plan 13. Cost Projections IV. TREE REMOVAL GUIDELINES Cost Projections 1. ACHIEVING URBAN TREE MGMT. PLAN OBJECTIVES 1. 2. 3. 4. Nursery Integrated Pest Management Tree Protection Bylaw Assigning Value to Trees ADDITI0NAL REFERENCES Administrative Procedures and Background Information for the Urban Tree Management Plan I. TREE PLANTING 1. Tree inventory The foundation of an effective urban forest management program is a detailed tree inventory. A tree inventory provides information such as tree health, species, size and location. This information is used to generate reports that can help urban foresters in their strategic systematic planning. Inventory data can be used to identify species diversity and distribution, percentage of canopy cover, size/class distribution, etc. An effective tree inventory includes a tree inspection, enabling urban foresters to evaluate the urban forest resource and develop short and long-term initiatives, which can in turn provide substantial cost savings and alleviate safety issues. 2. Species Selection Criteria By selecting the appropriate tree species and location for planting, a sustainable healthy urban environment is attainable, along with providing for a cost effective urban forest program and providing acceptable urban forest solutions. The ISA selection procedure, set out in Appendix B, will guide Town staff in evaluating site characteristics, height and spread of each species and additional requirements such as soil and moisture type, and tolerances to sun, shade, insects and disease and in selecting from Appendix A the suitable species for planting. 3. Planting Method and Planting Plan Recognizing the Plan objectives for species diversity, a block-side planting approach will be used for the same species for efficiency of scheduling work and use of workers and equipment. However the Town will refrain from monoculture planting by selecting different species on adjacent blocks. This results in long term savings since the species need the same type of maintenance at approximately the same time. The labor and equipment operations will be significant and is the rationale for this recommendation. On a small scale, this type of monoculture planting is recognized as being unproductive for the tree populations. Therefore it is recommended to have a back up planting plan to replace any significant mortality of a species, due to maturity, insect or disease. For example, planting tree species, that are unsusceptible to certain insects or diseases. 4. Tree/Shrub Planting Technical Specifications Trees should be planted in accordance with the following guidelines found in Appendix H. Before planting as specified under the International Society of Arboriculture Planting Standards, follow the first additional step set out in Figure 2 below. This first step will improve maintenance and appearance on all newly planted trees. Figure 2. First Step Before Planting Tree Amendments There are no apparent benefits to adding amendments into the backfill soil of newly planted trees when they are planted into good soil. As long as the right tree is planted in the right location (ideal environment or right requirements met) any tree can thrive and survive. Reality in an urban environment is rarely ideal for any tree. This is why it is important to consider adding amendments to the soil around trees, in order to help them survive in their urban environment. Trees found in a urban environment require much more maintenance than those found in their natural habitat. From the start they are under transplant stress and lack the proper micronutrients needed to thrive. In some cases they are improperly planted and place in our urban forest, exposing them to the harsh environment and stresses that can harm them. In order to maintain these urban trees, amendments are needed to decrease stress and increase tree health. In some situations a combination of amendments must be used, but keep in mind that �to much of a good thing� is no good. Also, make sure that the stress is properly identified before an amendment is added. There is nothing more useless than putting a band-aid on an uncut finger. Remember, if you plant a tree in poor soil, what do you get? �a poor tree. If we promote total plant health, we avoid many problems. Cultural and environmental problems are minimized, and healthy plants are better able to withstand insect or disease damage. 5. Cost Projections for Tree Planting (Under Construction) The projected cost of implementing the Tree Planting Plan is: Types of Planting # of Trees Cost Per Tree * Total Costs Street or Boulevard 108/111 $215 /$35 $23,865 $23,220/$385 Park Trees 133/100 $215/$35 $28,595/$3,500 Other Town Locations 25 $215 (WB) $5,375 Nursery Trees 600 $35 (BR) $21,000 Totals 269/700 266/711 969 977 $57,835/$24,500 $57,190/$24,885 $82,335 $82,075 *Approximate amount bare root $35 (72% planted per year) includes delivery charge; approximate amount $215 for 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 " caliper wire basket; 2-4 inch caliper 175- $250; approx. amount Memorial Tree planting 100- $250 (Citizen Requests). 19% are replacement trees; 63% are park trees and 30% are street trees. Based on these figures a three-year operating plan would need to be developed: This type of tree planting plan is summarized on the following page. at a total cost of approximately $9,000 per year. At the end of the 5th 7th year, 2011, the nursery value from mature trees would be approximately $300,000 or approximately $200.00 each. Approximate cost to move mature nursery trees would be $10,000 per year ($100 for tree value and $100 for tree spade) II. PRIORITY MAINTENANCE 1. Importance of Priority Maintenance Trees in an urban environment require considerably more care than in their native forest environment. Urban trees cannot be allowed to re-establish themselves, self-prune, or fall over in the urban forest without considerable risk of damage. Lacombe has and will continue to provide safety through tree maintenance service for public and property. 2. Definition of Priority Maintenance Priority maintenance in Lacombe should be defined as follows: Emergency Work- Tree work requiring immediate action for human safety and property protection. A quick response to an instant discovery of a situation that is serious in nature and demands immediate action. Priority Pruning- Pruning identified by inventory, inspection, Town employees or by the public that could cause personal injury or property damage if not corrected. Priority pruning takes precedence by order of importance. Not an immediate emergency, but unable to wait for routine service. Removals- Trees that are hazardous, dead, dying, or diseased beyond repair (as identified by a hazard tree assessment, inspection or request), should be removed as part of a removal and replacement program. Hazardous trees are those that have a high potential to fail, or could harm people or property. 3. Hazard Tree Assessment A trees hazard potential should be actively identified and corrected to reduce risk of failure and liability. Urban foresters or arborists should identify trees at risk for failure by performing an annual hazard assessment or inspection on all public trees. The assessment should only note trees that obstruct traffic control devices, hazardous dead and dying trees that require removal, and trees that pose an immediate threat of person or property damage. Except in extenuating circumstances, Only a qualified arborist would perform the tree hazard assessment. A regularly scheduled hazard tree assessment and systematic pruning program will provide evidence of a good-faith effort to prevent property damage and injuries. If litigation results from damage or injury by a municipal tree, this good faith effort will make a strong defense. A Tree Hazard Evaluation form can be found in Appendix N, to use in assessing potentially hazardous trees. 4. Timing of the Hazard Tree Assessment A hazard tree assessment can be performed at any time during the year. Ideally, hazard tree inspections should be done in the early spring or fall, with the work being completed before the leaves form or fall. This tends to reduce the number of service requests received in the summer and will not damage the tree by pruning at the wrong time. Only hazardous trees (with high risk potential) that are unpredictable should be removed as soon as they are identified. In order to properly maintain trees and reduce the chances of property damage and human injury, each tree on Town property must be regularly inspected. The inspection must be documented in a uniform fashion in order to be accepted to the courts. The maximum inspection cycle for trees in any location where there are trees and targets is every 5 years. Where an inspection demonstrates a hazard concern, a shorter inspection cycle will be required. The inspection records must show the date, inspector, location, tree size, species, condition, action required, and urgency of action. 5. Hazard Tree Assessment Procedures Procedures for performing an annual hazard tree assessment are outlined below: • • • As a tree assessment is completed in any given area, the maps and inspection information should be stored for documentation reasons in case of future liability claims. The results of the survey should be entered into the computerized street tree inventory system to generate work orders and record the work as it is performed. If the inspectors notice any major symptoms of tree decline from the vehicle, they should stop and perform a complete inspection of the tree. Major decline or dieback in treetops may indicate major decay on that side of the tree. Leaning trees should also be closely inspected because of the added stress on the root system. Trees that show signs of severe chlorosis or other stress should also be inspected. Not all hazards can be identified from a car, but the inspector should take special care when surveying large trees to notice less obvious symptoms and make closer inspections. Do not forget to inspect for root decay or rot, this type of tree stress is terminal. 6. Response Time for Service Requests As the Town's urban tree management program becomes more visible, requests for service will undoubtedly increase. Resident satisfaction with the urban tree management program will depend upon the responses to service requests. Timely response is essential. The response time for inspections of a citizen's request should be no more than three working days. Emergency requests, obviously, should be handled as soon as possible. These guidelines represent the best compromise between immediate response and efficient scheduling of work. By establishing a reasonable reaction time, the Town will reduce its chance of being held liable if injury or property damage occurs. Residents should receive personalized response to service requests. The interaction between employees and residents is an opportunity to promote town programs and policies. 7. Prioritization of Work Service requests for work inspected should be prioritized to further enhance public safety and response. Emergency maintenance should be resolved as soon as practical. Priority maintenance should be resolved within two weeks. Routine or systematic maintenance should be postponed until the entire street or area is scheduled, or all other priority work is complete. Prioritization of Service Requests Emergency Work Definitions Hanging, dislodged limbs or those causing immediate danger A live tree with one half or greater trunk decay Storm damage response Emergency right-of-way Branches that block traffic signs or signals Priority Work Limbs which are rubbing or may later rub a building Dead limbs or trees that do not pose imminent danger Low limbs that interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic Routine Systematic maintenance; pruning for aesthetics, growth defects, tree health, and street light illumination Removal of undesirable tree species Planting Stump removal Dead trees that do not exceed 6-inch diameter III. TREE PRUNING In general, trees are pruned for: safety concerns, clearance, citizen requests, tree health and vitality, and disease control. Those boulevard and park trees that have been pruned since 2005 are identified on the linked map. The Town will follow the policy and procedures for systematic tree pruning set in in Appendix I, International Society of Arboriculture pruning standards. The following are several of the benefits and a short justification for each. 1. Decreased Cost Per Tree Pruned Crew efficiency and productivity are significantly increased when trees are trimmed on a scheduled basis compared to trimming on a request basis. Work operations can be performed more effectively because plans can be made in advance to move resident's vehicles from under the trees to allow arborists to move from one tree to the next. Residents can be notified of trimming in advance by using signs, door hangers and/or flagging. Additional cost savings will also be realized since systematic pruning will reduce the number of emergency evening and weekend call-outs and related overtime. Systematic pruning has been shown to be more beneficial and cost effective than "hot spot" pruning. Every attempt should be made to reduce "hot spot" pruning. This type of pruning focuses on trees with higher pruning needs than others, causing maintenance to 'jump' from one location to the next, instead of completing one block at a time. While actual emergencies require immediate attention, "hot spotting" is extremely inefficient and costly. The best data analysis of a municipal systematic maintenance program was performed by Santa Maria, California (Hudson, 1982). In this article (located under Appendix J) it concludes �The eleven year results show a 51 percent decrease in man hours necessary per tree when pruning was done on a systematic basis compared to a "hot spotting" or request basis�. 2. Reduced Requests for Service Citizen requests often dominate the number of pruning jobs performed and also greatly influence the scheduling of work. Therefore, as trees are pruned systematically, the number of service requests and the expense associated with doing that work will decrease. Lacombe should expect a 40 to 50 percent reduction in numbers of service requests after the first complete trim cycle. 3. Improved Safety and Decreased Liability Systematic pruning on a five-year cycle could possibly reduce the development of large, dead, hazardous wood in the trees. Systematically performing tree clearance for pedestrians, vehicles, and traffic signs will result in fewer tree related accidents and damages. Citizen safety is a major consideration and justification for a routine systematic pruning program. Systematic pruning will immediately reduce conflict and decrease the Town's exposure to liability that may result from tree related property damage or bodily injury. A five-year systematic trimming program would be a favorable defense in a potential liability case, because the Town could demonstrate it was making a concerted and professional effort to maintain the trees properly for public safety. 4. Pest Management A systematic pruning program will reduce and help control the overall levels of certain pests, because the trees will be healthier and therefore more resistant to insect/disease damage. Pruning on a periodic basis will remove dead or diseased branches, reduce the amount of deadwood in the trees, and eliminate crossing or rubbing branches that effect tree health. There will be fewer open entry wounds and broken branches, which are breeding sites for insects and diseases. Monitoring and control measures will be applied quickly, due to faster diagnosis and detection. 5. Tree Condition and Tree Value A systematic program will maintain or improve the arboricultural condition rating of the trees, resulting in higher overall tree conditions and greater tree values. This is especially evident when young trees are pruned and trained on a regular systematic basis. These trees develop into wellshaped, healthy trees, which require less work than trees that did not receive adequate maintenance when they were young and developing. The dollar value of the trees (as determined by the International Society of Arboriculture's tree valuation method) will increase as the condition rating increases. This formula takes into account the suitability of the tree species to the particular area, tree size and condition. Based upon this ISA method, Lacombe's tree population could conservatively be appraised at over $1,500 per tree, or over $9.4 million dollars in total. Obviously, these trees cannot actually be sold or charged for this amount of money. This dollar figure represents the economic benefits and aesthetics of the trees, by internationally recognized measures of tree value. Courts recognize the ISA tree valuation formula, as do, insurance companies and others involved in tree valuation claims. Set out in Appendix L is the recent tree species rates, with Lacombe included and based on inspections completed in 2006. 6. Improved Sidewalks and Street Clearance Systematic pruning of the street trees will assist Parks Services in maintaining a clear and safe rightof-way for pedestrians and traffic. This type of systematic program will ensure that the trees are pruned to specifications regarding vehicle and pedestrian clearance, as well as arboricultural considerations and other maintenance equipment. 7. Increase Property Values Property values are influences by the presence of healthy, well cared for trees. A recent publication by the Toronto Real Estate Board states that trees are at the "top of the list" as features, which make a residential property attractive to potential buyers. The "setting" of a property includes much more than the lot under consideration. The entire street and neighborhood is considered and well-treed streets are a definite selling point. The ISA Journal of Arboriculture has reported studies showing trees can contribute 15 percent to real estate value (January, 1983, "Two Methods of Valuating Trees on Residential Sites"). 8. Public Image The public image of the Lacombe street tree program will be improved if the effort is made to systematically prune all trees in the next five years. This program will increase public awareness and interest by performing proper tree maintenance at the right time of year. The public will see that the Town is making a systematic, professional effort to maintain and improve its trees. 9. Employee Morale Crew attitude and morale are also affected by the policy or overall approach to municipal tree care. Employees will respond favorably to concentrating on the work in an area and to the realization that their assigned tasks will make a contribution to improving the urban environment. Finishing a job and doing it right, can increase confidence and self worth in an employee. Production objectives can be set and crew performance evaluated. Employees work better when production goals are established and their performance is measured and recognized. The key to positive motivation is establishment of an attainable objective, evaluation of performance, and prompt recognition (whether favorable or unfavorable). 10. Line Clearance Trees conduct electricity and therefore trees planted under or next to power lines must be regularly pruned or removed to ensure public safety and maintain power supply. Site specific planting (species selection that will not reach a height that will interfere), pruning or removing trees to maintain clearance and prevent unsafe conditions, are all long term maintenance procedures required to keep safe working distances from power lines. To ensure the needs of the electric power utility and the Town are met, where possible: • • • • • only plant low growing, compatible species will be planted underneath the electric lines alternative construction engineering methods by the utility department will be considered Parks Services and the electric power utility should implement a cooperative remove and replace program alternative planting and pruning techniques will be used. the the use of tree growth regulator will be investigated Only low growing (compatible) or upright trees species should be planted under or alongside open overhead electric, power, communication and cable lines/wires. Currently, there are many locations where tall growing, incompatible tree species have been planted directly under electric power lines. It is possible for trees and wires to occupy the same space along the Town streets with a minimum of tree to wire conflict. However, it requires a great degree of planning and expertise, along with some expensive alternatives. The parks department should encourage the electric power utility to continue with alternative engineering methods (moving lines, taller poles, spacer cable, tree wire, etc.) to reduce or minimize tree-to-wire conflict when building or rebuilding lines in appropriate locations. The parks department and the electric power utility should implement a cooperative tree removal and replacement program to benefit both agencies. Where applicable, incompatible Town trees under wires should be removed and replaced by low-growing species set out in Appendix D. There are a number of locations where young trees are just now developing into line clearance problems. Once these trees grow into the wires, they will require periodic clearance pruning until removed. The cost to removal and replace a tree with an appropriate species is an investment that will pay dividends by reduced future line clearance tree pruning costs. The standards for utility pruning around power lines (including Limits of Approach and Crown Reduction) are found in Appendix E. 11. Pruning Specifications Trees should be pruned in accordance with the International Society of Arboriculture maintenance standards set out in Appendix I. 12. Annual Pruning Work Plan Based on the areas already pruned, the following pruning schedule is set out, focusing firstly on highly trafficked or visible areas. Winter Pruning 2007 Summer Pruning Service Requests Down Town Down Town* New Plants (2-5 yrs) Cemetery* Arena and area Chamber of Commerce 50 St. (green space) 49 St. (E side) 48 St. (W side) 2008 LMC 48 St. (E side) Oak trees 47 St. (W side) Hospital Popow's Park Cemetery Extra Foods screen Kinsmen Park Big Dipper Park - 47 trees Pump house A 2009 Lower Michener Lower Michener Royal Oak pond Big Dipper Park - 52 trees Big Dipper Park Len Thompson fish pond 13. Cost Projections Based on these areas, projected costs to complete a systematic pruning program would be: Winter Pruning Summer Pruning 2007 =119 days ($3,310.58 chainsaw) =52 days ($1,446.64) =356 hrs ($10,277.72 wages) =286 days ($8,256.82) ($12,719.88 equipment) =$26,308.18 projected cost ($10,218.78) =$19,922.24 projected cost 2008 =51.5 days ($1,432.73 chainsaw) =41 days ($1,140.62) =412 hrs. ($11,894.44 wages) =328 hrs ($9,469.36) ($14,720.76 equipment) =$28,047.93 projected cost ($11,719.44) =$22,329.42 projected cost 2009 =10.5 days ($292.11 chainsaw) =57 days ($1,585.74) =84 hrs ($2,425.08 wages) =456 hrs ($13,164.72) ($3,001.32 equipment) =$5,718.51 projected cot ($16,292.88) =$31,043.34 projected cost *Only two to two and a half hours per day is spent in the Cemetery and Down Town. For projected labor hours refer to Appendix M (Tree Maintenance Standards). Projected costs are determined by the use of two workers pruning nine-inch caliper trees. The Towns equipment costs for the: one-ton truck is $11.25 per hour; lift truck is $24.48 per hour, and $27.82 per day for the chainsaw. The estimated wage for one arborist and ground worker is $28.87 per hour. Summer Pruning includes: structural, training, clearance, dead wooding, sucker and broken branch removal. The time period is five months from May to September. Winter Pruning includes: Elm and Oak training and structural pruning, and Spruce tree maintenance. Which involves raising bows, removing broken branches and duel leaders. The time period for winter pruning is five months from November to March. Projected costs to complete the following systematic pruning for 2008 and 2009, would be: Projected cost for pruning (10 months) in 2007 is $46,230.42, $50,377.35 for 2008, and $36,761.85 for 2009. The total projected costs for systematic pruning over the next three years is $133,369.62. IV. TREE REMOVAL GUIDELINES Trees should be removed when they are dead, dying, decaying (in decline with no chance of recovery), hazardous, has an incurable disease or invasive insect, are fast growing trees directly under power lines, or when they are located where infrastructure improvements are necessary. According to statistics, more people are injured or killed in the arboricultural and forestry operations than in any other profession, therefore, safety must always be a priority. For this reason Lacombe has adopted removal guidelines from the Timber Buyers Network- Michigan Forestry (presented in Appendix K). These guidelines are supported by the chainsaw training DVD by Arbormaster (used by Lacombe in training its employees) and approved by the International Society of Arboriculture. 1. Cost Projections The following page summarizes those public trees, which need to be removed, along with the removal cost. LOCATION REASON # TREES Town Yard 90-100% dead 28 (var.) Big Dipper Park trunk rot; trees at risk 1 Poplar* 34 Street root damage; trees at risk 213 Poplar* 5408 49 Street bad location 1 Ash 52 Avenue trunk decay 7 Mt. Ash Kinsmen Park trunk rot/decay; trees at risk 7 Poplar* 46 Avenue crowd control; visibility 1 Willow Rec. Centre triangle trunk rot and decay 1 Schubert Total trees = 251** COST PROJECTION = $4,714.12 *The above total trees include one Poplar removal that will be removed by a contractor. The estimated cost of that removal is $1000.00. This cost is not factored in to the projected cost for removals. No cost on the seven Poplar removals in Kinsmen Ball Park, for Fortis to remove. **Most of the debris from the removals on 34 Street will be removed by Infrastructure Services (equipment: loader and tandem truck). Factor that effect the projected cost: 20- min./ load, to dump at recycle site on 34 Street. Two workers and one, 1 ton dump truck. One load per tree. Except in some cases where the tree size is less than 15 feet. • One chainsaw • One lift truck (not used for all removals; only 122 trees). • • • The projected cost of $4714.12 includes $28.87 for wages and $39.21 for equipment, per hour. Refer to Appendix M for labor hours used in determining the projected cost. Estimated labor hours needed to remove and clean-up debris is 101 1/2 for 265 trees. The total projected cost for 2007 is $50,944.54, which includes pruning and removals. An additional cost projection for 34th Street will not be added to any specific year until all removals are planed and budgeted for. It is recommended that all hazardous trees (the entire shelterbelt) be removed, along with the stumps and most roots, and then be replaced with beds of trees and shrubs. The projected cost is $6,890.00, only includes planting time and equipment, and not removals. It is estimated that 53 hours will be needed to calculate tree spade ($100/hr) and employee time. With all of the 213 Poplars removed, 106 trees replacements will come from our tree nursery along with shrubs from the remaining Lacombe Memorial Center, eliminating the purchasing cost for plant material. V. ACHIEVING URBAN TREE MGMT. PLAN OBJECTIVES 1. Nursery Even though the cost of bare root trees are half the price of container trees, extra care is needed to keep the mortality rates low. It is best to plant bare-root trees immediately, in order to keep the fragile roots from drying out. If you can't plant because of weather or soil conditions, store the trees in a cool place and keep the roots moist. It is recommended to have the planting site prepared before the bare root trees are received. There is the potential of accessing funding available through the Canadian Tree Foundation. To acquire this funding we need to match it with approximately $15,000 of value in work. This infusion of cash through the grant or other means would permit us to accelerate the program by purchasing up to 400 trees if site, manpower, and need exists. Our commitment to the grant would require us to use find and prepare additional land for our nursery east of Pierce Pond or an acre of location. We would also need to purchase a pump and sprinkler system activated by a timer. Our obvious water source would be the water from the pond so the trees would have a consistent nutrient rich source of food and water. 2. Integrated Pest Management The on going change in our weather is having a drastic effect on our trees and there resistance to insects and disease. In some situations, extreme cold winter conditions that would kill-off a �tree killing� insect (Western Pine Beatle) or extreme heat that would kill disease is now mild and favorable. The climate that has helped make Alberta unique is now killing its environment, due to the weather changes. In fact, central Alberta has been in drought conditions for so long that even though the weather is changing, our trees have still not recovered from its effects. Trees that are stressed, due to less favorable conditions (poor soil, drought, improper pruning�) like those in an urban environment, are more susceptible to insects and disease than a healthy tree. It is like their �immune� system is weaker. This requires an increase in maintenance and proper tree selection to improve tree health and increase its chances of survival. Tree species that can tolerate urban conditions: • Bur Oak- drought tolerant • • • • • Delta Hackberry- tolerant of extreme urban conditions Prairie Spire Ash- cold hardy and tolerates harsh prairie conditions Unity Sugar Maple and Silver Cloud Maple- cold hardy Northern Blaze Ash- cold hardy Columnar Swedish Aspen- cold hardy Stressed or susceptible trees can become infected by one of two types of diseases: those caused by living agents (diseases) and those caused by nonliving agents (disorders). In either situation, an effective integrated pest management program must be implemented. Integrated Pest Management is a safe approach to controlling pest populations by minimizing economic, health and environmental risks. This environmental friendly management relies on a combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical practices. IPM promotes the use of pest resistant plant varieties and natural predators, in order to reduce the use of chemicals or pesticides. The goal of Integrated Pest Management is to prevent organisms� form becoming pests by controlling the ecosystem in which they live or reduce pest populations to less damaging numbers while protecting human health, the environment and economic viability. See also Policy 75/211 - Policy 75/211 - Integrated Pest Management and 75/212 Integrated Pest Management Plan Non-Beneficial Insects "No major efforts to develop urban forest programs in Canada were developed until the 1960s, when Dutch Elm Disease struck. Here, the effects of invasive pathogens and monoculture plantings came to roost, as thousands of kilometres of roadsides were affectively denuded as a result of the effects of the disease. This resulted in a chain of events, which quickly developed urban forestry." -Canadian Urban Forest Network Lacombe has been successful thus far in preventing Dutch Elm Disease from erasing its American Elm population. In fact, Alberta is one of the last geographic areas in North America free of DED. Presently, there are approximately 657 American Elm trees in the Town of Lacombe. The life expectancy of Elm trees is 60 to 100 years in an ideal environment. Although an urban environment is harsh, making the current life expectancy for newly planted Downtown area trees only 10 years. Therefore, an Elm is expected to live 30 years in an urban environment, if conditions are less than favorable- (Maryland Department of Natural Resources). Of the 657 Elms approximately 533 are 40 years old and could live for another 60 years. But with the challenges of living and surviving in this urban environment, it is possible that a replacement program for these Elms will be required in 20 years. With the threat of Dutch Elm Disease, a replacement and especially removal plan would need to happen immediately. Other non-beneficial insects and diseases that Lacombe is monitoring are: Oak Wilt, Black Knot, Fire Blight, Emerald Ash Borer, Elm Bark Beatle, Birch Leaf Miner, Bronze Birch Borer, Yellow Headed Saw Fly, and Cottony Phsylid. One control method for these pests is to plant different tree species that are more resistant to specific insects or disease. Some resistant species are: • • • • • • • Discovery Elm (Dutch Elm Disease and aphid resistant) Northern Gem Ash and Northern Treasure Ash (hardy and disease resistant) Prairie Sky Poplar (resistant to Stem Canker) Gold Rush Amur Cherry (resistant to frost cracking) Ivory Silk Tree Lilac (no disease or insect problems) Harvest Gold Linden (disease free foliage) Norlin Linden (resistant to sunscald) It is important to recognize that not all insects are pests. Some beneficial insects found in Lacombe are: the Ladybug, Lacewing, Flesh Fly, Parasitoid Wasps, Minute Pirate Bug, Dragonflies, and Ground beetles. As mentioned at the beginning, monoculture plantings are not recommended at a large scale, but used systematically in block plantings for more productive maintenance. Monoculture tree plantings are often more susceptible to insect attacks. Even if insect and disease resistant tree species were the only trees planted in an urban environment, it could be possible for a rapid adaptation of these tree pests. 3. Tree Protection Bylaw The benefit of a Tree Protection Bylaw is the added ability to protect Town owned trees from the public, contractors and any unauthorized work inflicted on the trees. It could be one of the most effective tools that the Town of Lacombe has to prevent construction damage and protect one of its valuable resources. The goal of the Protection Plan is to maintain Town trees, as long-term assets, by protecting and preventing damage to them during construction or development. Trees protected by the bylaw are those growing in parks, natural areas, around town owned buildings and roadways. It does not apply to trees growing on private land. The Tree Protection Bylaw should prohibit unauthorized pruning, planting, moving, removing, spraying, encroaching the Tree Protection Zone, attaching any object, or penetrating the bark in any way. A proposed draft of a Tree Protection Bylaw can be found in Appendix O. The would replaced Bylaw No. G.2 - Planting and Protection of Trees passed in 1946. Any tree law issues in Lacombe can be referenced to Julian A. Dunster and Susan M. Murray�s publication, Arboriculture and the Law in Canada. This valuable text contains a discussion of the main issues concerning arboriculture and the law in Canada. It details case studies and legal precedents for disputes involving trees and shrubs. The materials in this book have been assembled for arborists, attorneys, administrators, the general public, or anyone else with an interest in trees. Though written specifically about Canadian law, this text is an important resource for all arboricultural consultants. Private Trees Therefore, Town employees will notify the owner of work required to their tree by themselves or permission given to the employee obtain permission to enter onto private property if such is necessary to undertake maintenance operations. Generally the homeowner request for maintenance is considered granting permission to enter private property. 4. Assigning Value to Trees Almost everyone knows that trees are valuable and have many benefits to any environment. However, many people don�t realize, that trees have a dollar value of their own that can be measured by qualified tree professionals. Appraisal methods have been developed and implemented proving that trees have substantial monetary value that represents its replacement cost. A replacement cost is determining the value of transplantable size trees, based on the cost of replacement of the same size and species, plus a monetary settlement. The method to determine this cost = Installed tree cost x Species % x Condition % x Location % + Removal and Cleanup Costs. The value of a single tree is related to its species, size, condition, location and species rating. A healthy tree in an urban area may be worth twenty-five times its rural counterpart (Moll 1989). Factors used when valuating trees: Size- Sometimes the size and age of a tree are such that it cannot be replaced. Professional arborists who use a specialized appraisal formula should assess trees that are too large to be replaced. The Trunk Formula is calculated by the cost per unit of trunk area. It is the added cost for the largest available tree to the difference in size between the replacement tree and the appraised tree. The Towns work sheet for this formula is found in Appendix P. Species Rating- Trees that are hardy, durable, highly adaptable, and free from objectionable characteristics are most valuable. They require less maintenance; they have sturdy, well-shaped branches, and pleasing foliage. Tree values vary according to your region, the �hardiness� zone, and even local conditions. As suggested in the previous pages, Lacombe�s trees live in a cold harsh environment that is considered a zone 2b to 3b. Zone 2b trees are hardier and will be more successful at surviving our harsh Alberta climate. Condition- Obviously, a healthy, well-maintained tree has a higher value. Roots, trunk, branches, and buds need to be inspected and rated. Location- Functional considerations are important. A tree growing in a yard may be worth more than one growing in the woods. A tree standing alone often has a higher value than one in a group. A tree near a house or one that is a focal point in the landscape tends to have more value. The site, placement, and contribution of a tree to the overall landscape help determine the overall value of the plant attributable to location. All of these factors can be measured in dollars and cents. They can determine the value of a tree, whether for replacement, insurance purposes, court testimony in lawsuits, or tax deductions. VI. ADDITIONAL REFERENCES The following list of references are those used in updating Lacombe�s Urban Tree Management Plan, which are not previously mentioned: Trees Are Good, Society to Prevent Dutch Elm Disease, Tree Canada Foundation, Save a Tree, Sick Tree/Plant, Tree Help, Plant Health Care, The Right Tree Handbook, National Arbor Day Foundation, Mumby�s Tree Services, Jeffries Nurseries, Trees of Canada (Wikipedia Encyclopedia), Pest Control Canada, and Plant Pest Handbook. Lacombe�s 1993 Urban Tree Management Plan has been updated and revised by DeDee Logsdon- International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist for the Town of Lacombe. APPENDIX H ISA PLANTING STANDARDS New Tree Planting Think of the tree you just purchased as a lifetime investment. How well your tree, and investment, grows depends on the type of tree and location you select for planting, the care you provide when the tree is planted, and follow-up care the tree receives after planting. Planting the Tree The ideal time to plant trees and shrubs is during the dormant season—in the fall after leaf drop or early spring before bud break. Weather conditions are cool and allow plants to establish roots in the new location before spring rains and summer heat stimulate new top growth. However, trees properly cared for in the nursery or garden center, and given the appropriate care during transport to prevent damage, can be planted throughout the growing season. In either situation, proper handling during planting is essential to ensure a healthy future for new trees and shrubs. Before you begin planting your tree, be sure you have had all underground utilities located prior to digging. Whether the tree you are planting is balled and bur lapped or is bare root, it is important to understand that its root system has been reduced by 90 to 95 percent of its original size during transplanting. As a result of the trauma caused by the digging process, trees commonly exhibit what is known as transplant shock. Transplant shock is indicated by slow growth and reduced vigor following transplanting. Proper site preparation before and during planting coupled with good follow-up care reduces the amount of time the plant experiences transplant shock and allows the tree to quickly establish in its new location. Carefully follow eight simple steps, and you can significantly reduce the stress placed on the plant at the time of planting. 51 1. Dig a shallow, broad planting hole. Make the hole wide, as much as three times the diameter of the root ball but only as deep as the root ball. It is important to make the hole wide because the roots on the newly establishing tree must push through surrounding soil in order to establish. On most planting sites in new developments, the existing soils have been compacted and are unsuitable for healthy root growth. Breaking up the soil in a large area around the tree provides the newly emerging roots room to expand into loose soil to hasten establishment. 2. Identify the trunk flare. The trunk flare is where the roots spread at the base of the tree. This point should be partially visible after the tree has been planted (see diagram). 52 If the trunk flare is not partially visible, you may have to remove some soil from the top of the root ball. Find it so you can determine how deep the hole needs to be for proper planting. 3. Place the tree at the proper height. Before placing the tree in the hole, check to see that the hole has been dug to the proper depth—and no more. The majority of the roots on the newly planted tree will develop in the top 12 inches of soil. If the tree is planted too deeply, new roots will have difficulty developing because of a lack of oxygen. It is better to plant the tree a little high, 2 to 3 inches above the base of the trunk flare, than to plant it at or below the original growing level. This planting level will allow for some settling (see diagram). To avoid damage when setting the tree in the hole, always lift the tree by the root ball and never by the trunk. 4. Straighten the tree in the hole. Before you begin backfilling, have someone view the tree from several directions to confirm that the tree is straight. Once you begin backfilling, it is difficult to reposition the tree. 5. Fill the hole gently but firmly. Fill the hole about one-third full and gently but firmly pack the soil around the base of the root ball. Then, if the tree is balled and bur lapped, cut and remove the string and wire from around the trunk and top third of the root ball (see diagram). Be careful not to damage the trunk or roots in the process. Fill the remainder of the hole, taking care to firmly pack soil to eliminate air pockets that may cause roots to dry out. To avoid this problem, add the soil a few inches at a time and settle with water. Continue this process until the hole is filled and the tree is firmly planted. It is not recommended to apply fertilizer at the time of planting. 6. Stake the tree, if necessary. If the tree is grown and dug properly at the nursery, staking for support will not be necessary in most home landscape situations. Studies have shown that trees establish more quickly and develop stronger trunk and root systems if they are not staked at the time of planting. However, protective staking may be required on sites where lawn mower damage, vandalism, or windy conditions are concerns. If staking is necessary for support, there are three methods to choose among: staking, guying, and ball stabilizing. One of the most common 53 methods is staking. With this method, two stakes used in conjunction with a wide, flexible tie material will hold the tree upright, provide flexibility, and minimize injury to the trunk (see diagram). Remove support staking and ties after the first year of growth. 7. Mulch the base of the tree. Mulch is simply organic matter applied to the area at the base of the tree. It acts as a blanket to hold moisture, it moderates soil temperature extremes (both hot and cold), and it reduces competition from grass and weeds. Some good choices are leaf litter, pine straw, shredded bark, peat moss, or wood chips. A 2- to 4-inch layer is ideal. More than 4 inches may cause a problem with oxygen and moisture levels. When placing mulch, be sure that the actual trunk of the tree is not covered. Doing so may cause decay of the living bark at the base of the tree. A mulch-free area, 1 to 2 inches wide at the base of the tree, is sufficient to avoid moist bark conditions and prevent decay. 8. Provide follow-up care. Keep the soil moist but not soaked; over watering causes leaves to turn yellow or fall off. Water trees at least once a week, barring rain, and more frequently during hot weather. When the soil is dry below the surface of the mulch, it is time to water. Continue until mid-fall, tapering off for lower temperatures that require less-frequent watering. Other follow-up care may include minor pruning of branches damaged during the planting process. Prune sparingly immediately after planting and wait to begin necessary corrective pruning until after a full season of growth in the new location. After you’ve completed these eight simple steps, further routine care and favorable weather conditions will ensure that your new tree or shrub will grow and thrive. A valuable asset to any landscape, trees provide a long-lasting source of beauty and enjoyment for people of all ages. When questions arise about the care of your tree, be sure to consult your local ISA Certified Arborist or a tree care or garden center professional for assistance. 54 APPENDIX I ISA PRUNING STANDARDS Pruning Young Trees Proper pruning is essential in developing a tree with a strong structure and desirable form. Trees that receive the appropriate pruning measures while they are young will require little corrective pruning when they mature. Keep these few simple principles in mind before pruning a tree: • • • • Each cut has the potential to change the growth of the tree. Always have a purpose in mind before making a cut. Proper technique is essential. Poor pruning can cause damage that lasts for the life of the tree. Learn where and how to make the cuts before picking up the pruning shears. Trees do not heal the way people do. When a tree is wounded, it must grow over and compartmentalize the wound. As a result, the wound is contained within the tree forever. Small cuts do less damage to the tree than large cuts. For that reason, proper pruning (training) of young trees is critical. Waiting to prune a tree until it is mature can create the need for large cuts that the tree cannot easily close. Making The Cut Where you make a pruning cut is critical to a tree’s response in growth and wound closure. Make pruning cuts just outside the branch collar. Because the branch collar contains trunk or parent branch tissues, the tree will be damaged unnecessarily if you remove or damage it. In fact, if the cut is large, the tree may suffer permanent internal decay from an improper pruning cut. If a permanent branch is to be shortened, cut it back to a lateral branch or bud. Internodal cuts, or cuts made between buds or branches, may lead to stem decay, sprout production, and misdirected growth. 55 Pruning Tools When pruning trees, it is important to have the right tool for the job. For small trees, most of the cuts can be made with hand pruning shears (secateurs). The scissor-type, or bypass blade hand pruners, is preferred over the anvil type. They make cleaner, more accurate cuts. Cuts larger than one-half inch in diameter should be made with lopping shears or a pruning saw. Never use hedge shears to prune a tree. Whatever tool you use, make sure it is kept clean and sharp. Establishing a Strong Scaffold Structure A good structure of primary scaffold branches should be established while the tree is young. The scaffold branches provide the framework of the mature tree. Properly trained young trees will develop a strong structure that requires less corrective pruning as they mature. The goal in training young trees is to establish a strong trunk with sturdy, well-spaced branches. The strength of the branch structure depends on the relative sizes of the branches, the branch angles, and the spacing of the limbs. Naturally, those factors vary with the growth habit of the tree. Pin oaks and sweetgums, for example, have a conical shape with a central leader. Elms and live oaks are often wide spreading without a central leader. Other trees, such as lindens and Bradford pears, are densely branched. Good pruning techniques remove structurally weak branches while maintaining the natural form of the tree. Trunk Development For most young trees, maintain a single dominant leader. Do not prune back the tip of this leader. Do not allow secondary branches to outgrow the leader. Sometimes a tree will develop double leaders known as co-dominant stems. Co-dominant stems can lead to structural weaknesses, so it is best to remove one of the stems while the tree is young. 56 The lateral branches contribute to the development of a sturdy well-tapered trunk. It is important to leave some of these lateral branches in place, even though they may be pruned out later. These branches, known as temporary branches, also help protect the trunk from sun and mechanical injury. Temporary branches should be kept short enough not to be an obstruction or compete with selected permanent branches. Permanent Branch Selection Nursery trees often have low branches that may make the tree appear well proportioned when young, but low branches are seldom appropriate for large-growing trees in an urban environment. How a young tree is trained depends on its primary function in the landscape. For example, street trees must be pruned so that they allow at least 16 feet of clearance for traffic. Most landscape trees require only about 8 feet of clearance. The height of the lowest permanent branch is determined by the tree’s intended function and location in the landscape. Trees that are used to screen an unsightly view or provide a windbreak may be allowed to branch low to the ground. Most large-growing trees in the landscape must eventually be pruned to allow head clearance. The spacing of branches, both vertically and radially, in the tree is very important. Branches selected as permanent scaffold branches must be well spaced along the trunk. Maintain radial balance with branches growing outward in each direction. A good rule of thumb for the vertical spacing of permanent branches is to maintain a distance equal to 3 percent of the tree’s eventual height. Thus, a tree that will be 50 feet tall should have permanent scaffold branches spaced about 18 inches apart along the trunk. Avoid allowing two scaffold branches to arise one above the other on the same side of the tree. Some trees have a tendency to develop branches with narrow angles of attachment and tight crotches. As the tree grows, bark can become enclosed deep within the crotch between the branch and the trunk. Such growth is called included bark. 57 Included bark weakens the attachment of the branch to the trunk and can lead to branch failure when the tree matures. You should prune branches with weak attachments while they are young. Avoid over thinning the interior of the tree. The leaves of each branch must manufacture enough food to keep that branch alive and growing. In addition, each branch must contribute food to grow and feed the trunk and roots. Removal of too many leaves can “starve” the tree, reduce growth, and make the tree unhealthy. A good rule of thumb is to maintain at least half the foliage on branches arising in the lower two-thirds of the tree. Newly Planted Trees Pruning of newly planted trees should be limited to corrective pruning. Remove torn or broken branches, and save other pruning measures for the second or third year. The belief that trees should be pruned when planted to compensate for root loss is misguided. Trees need their leaves and shoot tips to provide food and the substances that stimulate new root production. Unpruned trees establish faster with a stronger root system than trees pruned at the time of planting. Pruning Mature Trees Pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure. Although forest trees grow quite well with only nature's pruning, landscape trees require a higher level of care to maintain their safety and aesthetics. Pruning should be done with an understanding of how the tree responds to each cut. Improper pruning can cause damage that will last for the life of the tree, or worse, shorten the tree's life. Reasons for Pruning Because each cut has the potential to change the growth of the tree, no branch should be removed without a reason. Common reasons for pruning are to remove dead branches, to remove crowded or rubbing limbs, and to eliminate hazards. 58 Trees may also be pruned to increase light and air penetration to the inside of the tree’s crown or to the landscape below. In most cases, mature trees are pruned as a corrective or preventive measure. Routine thinning does not necessarily improve the health of a tree. Trees produce a dense crown of leaves to manufacture the sugar used as energy for growth and development. Removal of foliage through pruning can reduce growth and stored energy reserves. Heavy pruning can be a significant health stress for the tree. Yet if people and trees are to coexist in an urban or suburban environment, then we sometimes have to modify the trees. City environments do not mimic natural forest conditions. Safety is a major concern. Also, we want trees to complement other landscape plantings and lawns. Proper pruning, with an understanding of tree biology, can maintain good tree health and structure while enhancing the aesthetic and economic values of our landscapes. When to Prune Most routine pruning to remove weak, diseased, or dead limbs can be accomplished at any time during the year with little effect on the tree. As a rule, growth is maximized and wound closure is fastest if pruning takes place before the spring growth flush. Some trees, such as maples and birches, tend to “bleed” if pruned early in the spring. It may be unsightly, but it is of little consequence to the tree. A few tree diseases, such as oak wilt, can be spread when pruning wounds allow spores access into the tree. Susceptible trees should not be pruned during active transmission periods. Heavy pruning just after the spring growth flush should be avoided. At that time, trees have just expended a great deal of energy to produce foliage and early shoot growth. Removal of a large percentage of foliage at that time can stress the tree. 59 Making Proper Pruning Cuts Pruning cuts should be made just outside the branch collar. The branch collar contains trunk or parent branch tissue and should not be damaged or removed. If the trunk collar has grown out on a dead limb to be removed, make the cut just beyond the collar. Do not cut the collar. If a large limb is to be removed, its weight should first be reduced. This is done by making an undercut about 12 to 18 inches from the limb’s point of attachment. Make a second cut from the top, directly above or a few inches farther out on the limb. Doing so removes the limb, leaving the 12- to 18inch stub. Remove the stub by cutting back to the branch collar. This technique reduces the possibility of tearing the bark. Pruning Techniques Specific types of pruning may be necessary to maintain a mature tree in a healthy, safe, and attractive condition. Cleaning is the removal of dead, dying, diseased, crowded, weakly attached, and low-vigor branches from the crown of a tree. 60 Thinning is the selective removal of branches to increase light penetration and air movement through the crown. Thinning opens the foliage of a tree, reduces weight on heavy limbs, and helps retain the tree’s natural shape. Raising removes the lower branches from a tree in order to provide clearance for buildings, vehicles, pedestrians, and vistas. Reduction reduces the size of a tree, often for clearance for utility lines. Reducing the height or spread of a tree is best accomplished by pruning back the leaders and branch terminals to lateral branches that are large enough to assume the terminal roles (at least one-third the diameter of the cut stem). Compared to topping, reduction helps maintain the form and structural integrity of the tree. How Much Should Be Pruned? The amount of live tissue that should be removed depends on the tree size, species, and age, as well as the pruning objectives. Younger trees tolerate the removal of a higher percentage of living tissue better than mature trees do. An important principle to remember is that a tree can recover from several small pruning wounds faster than from one large wound. 61 A common mistake is to remove too much inner foliage and small branches. It is important to maintain an even distribution of foliage along large limbs and in the lower portion of the crown. Overthinning reduces the tree’s sugar production capacity and can create tip-heavy limbs that are prone to failure. Mature trees should require little routine pruning. A widely accepted rule of thumb is never to remove more than one-quarter of a tree’s leaf-bearing crown. In a mature tree, pruning even that much could have negative effects. Removing even a single, large-diameter limb can create a wound that the tree may not be able to close. The older and larger a tree becomes, the less energy it has in reserve to close wounds and defend against decay or insect attack. The pruning of large mature trees is usually limited to removal of dead or potentially hazardous limbs. 62 APPENDIX K REMOVAL STANDARDS PRE-FALLING INFORMATION Try to work with someone who is more experienced than you. Hopefully, they will teach you safe and useful information that they have learned over the years. Don't pretend like you know it all, because the professionals can't even make that claim, without telling a lie. In this business, no one knows it all. Every tree is different and with all of the other endless combinations of outside influences, affecting this type of work, the total possibilities are astronomical. Always begin any chain saw operation with the "Size Up" sequence. Once you figure out how to get the chain saw started, the next step is to do something with it. Turn the saw off and look carefully at what you intend to do. Regardless of the size of the tree, always keep asking yourself, before every cut, "What will happen if…" Size Up This is the most important part of operating a chain saw. You must have a plan of attack. You know what your intended end result should be. You must analyze the process and all of the steps necessary to achieve your goal. This is call "Size Up". Disregarding this step can kill you or someone else, very quickly. These steps must be followed every time you begin a cutting sequence whether you are a beginner or a professional with 40 years experience. Do not leave out any of the following steps: 1) Observe the terrain for slope and possible obstructions. Walk the area that the tree will fall to ensure that no surprises will be found. 2) Observe the weather/wind direction (gusty, squirrely, steady, or calm. This one factor can be your worst enemy or your best friend. 3) Look at the tree, from all directions, to determine lean/leans, broken or lodged materials within the tree, rot, splits and any other deformities that may affect the way the tree will fall. On larger trees, walk around and right next to the trunk of the tree while looking directly up. Rain, ice and snow all add weight to the branches and trunk of a tree. This will affect the center of gravity of a tree being cut and must be allowed for. 69 4) On larger trees, use your hatchet or ax to thump or "Sound" the butt of the tree. If need be, remove the bark. "Sound" all around the trees butt to detect hollow or unsound portions of the tree. This will determine how you will cut the tree and where it will try to go when cut from the stump. You will find that just because it looks healthy, doesn't mean that it is true. Especially for certain species like True Firs. The first indicator of a potential problem may be butt swell, however, in some species, like the Cedars, this may be normal. You must create a visual picture of what is under the bark before you ever start cutting. 5) Figure out and clean out both your primary and secondary escapes. 6) Check for anything that may be hung up in the tree being cut. 7) Check for snags and leaning or hung up trees within a two and 1/2 tree length area around the tree you wish to cut. 8) Check for anything that may change the direction of fall such as vines, other trees branches or other trees. 9) Make sure that no one is within 2 and ½ tree lengths of the tree that you are cutting. 10) Make sure that no animals, buildings, power lines, etc… will be hit by your falling tree. 11) In your mind, you must then figure out what will happen as the tree goes down and after it hits the ground. You must also anticipate what might happen within the immediate area surrounding your work area. Flying debris has injured and killed many chain saw operators because it was not anticipated. 12) Keep in mind, when cutting smaller and hairier trees (more branches), the tree will tend to “Kickback” when it hits the ground. 13) Whenever the tree diameter permits, ALWAYS use a wedge in the “Backcut”. 14) Take it slow and easy. Practice is what gains you knowledge and experience. 15) A few extra basics for the cutting of small trees (5” or less) are: • OSHA logging rules does not require a face cut. It still wouldn't hurt to use them though, whenever feasible. 70 • When using an angled cut to remove the tree from the stump, you will leave a sharp "punji stake". If you or someone else stumbles and falls on this, it will leave a very nasty hole in the body. Try to leave your stumps as flat as possible. 16) Most species of trees are not very tall when the diameter at breast height is 5" or less (Lodge pole pine is one of the few exceptions). When cutting trees, a complacent attitude can set in. The operator thinks it is just a "small" tree that is being cut, and therefore the basic rules can be ignored. WRONG!!! More chain saw operators and spectators/helpers/partners have been injured or killed by smaller trees than by the larger ones. 17) When making the “Back cut” shout a warning. Don’t holler “Timber” as this is reserved for the movies. 18) You can be taught many things in a book or in a classroom situation but actually doing it is the best instructor. Just don't forget the basics and you might live though these experiences. FALLING As a novice or beginner, you must begin by falling the tree where it wind and the lean dictate. You will begin by standing on the uphill side of the tree, 90 degrees from where you feel it will fall. DO NOT work under the leaning/heavy side of the tree. The heavy side is where the branches are the heaviest or where there may be some natural curvature or lean of the trunk, causing the center of gravity to be shifted to one side. The Face Using the bottom of the bar cut the selected face on the side of the tree where you “think” it will fall. There are four different “Faces” that can be used: • • • • Western Standard Face Open Face Humboldt Face Step-Cut Face The Western Standard and Open are the ones to begin learning with. The Humboldt and Step Cut are best left to the Professionals. 71 Western Standard Face Two cuts. The first is a horizontal cut, 1/3 the diameter of the tree, deep. The second is made from above the first. You want to have an approximate 45-60 degree angle formed by the completion of these two cuts. These two cuts must meet evenly, leaving NO “Dutchman”. If a “Dutchman” has been made, it must be re-cut to get rid of it. Open Face This requires two cuts also but there is no horizontal cut. Make your bottom cut at an upwards angle, 1/3 the diameter of the tree, deep. The upper cut must be made so that a 80-90 degree angle is made when the two cuts meet. DO NOT leave a “Dutchman”. If a “Dutchman” has been made, it must be re-cut to get rid of it. The next step is to check the direction that the face has been cut. Check this out by using the "gunning sights" which are built into your saw. To do this, insert the bar into the face all the way, with the bottom of the bar against the wood where the two cuts come together. Sight down the "Gunning Sights" and if you cut your back cut correctly, the tree will land right where you are aiming. Back cut The “Back cut” is placed approximately two inches ABOVE the point where the two face cuts join. When beginning the “Back cut”, stay on the same side of the tree that you stood while making the face cuts. Using the bottom of the bar again, begin the “Back cut”. Once the bar is partially into the tree, stop and check both sides of the bar and make sure that your back cut will be level. You will want to do this several times during the back cut process. You are also checking to make sure that you leave enough “Holding Wood”. Do not about to cut your “Holding Wood” all the way through. Holding Wood This is what will save your life. This is the remaining wood fiber left between the completed “Face” cuts and the completed “Back cut”. If this piece of wood is cut completely through or angled, control of the trees direction of fall will have been lost and it might fall anywhere. Caution must be taken, when cutting larger trees, to not leave too much of this “Holding Wood”. This can cause another condition known as a “Barber Chair”. Barber Chair This can be extremely dangerous. Heavy leaning trees are especially susceptible to this. 72 When not enough “Holding Wood” has been cut fast enough, the trees lean and weight will cause the trunk to split upwards. When it stops splitting, the uppermost part of the tree can break off and come slamming down, anywhere around the base of the tree. Escape Routes When the tree begins to fall, remove your chain saw, if possible, and move rapidly down one of your two previously prepared escape routes. A primary and secondary escape route must be pre-planned, before cutting any tree. Normally, the primary escape route is 135 degrees away from the intended fall line of the tree. The secondary is figured from the other side of the tree, once again, 135 degrees from the intended fall line of the tree. NEVER RUN DIRECTLY IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE FALL LINE OF THE TREE. DO NOT TAKE YOUR EYES OFF OF THE FALLING TREE OR TURN YOUR BACK, COMPLETELY, TO IT. ONCE THE TREE IS ON THE GROUND, WAIT FOR AT LEAST 30 SECONDS TO ALLOW ALL FALLING DEBRIS TO FINISH WHAT IT IS GOING TO DO. AFTER FALLING INSTRUCTIONS • • • Never leave a tree hung up or partially cut. It can fall at any time. Never turn your back on a tree that has been prepared to fall. Even if wedges have been put in place. This has killed and injured many people. Learn how to “Read Stumps” made by other chain saw users. After you have cut your trees, take the time to look over your stumps and analyze what happened. This is the best teaching tool available to you! The notch should take up 20% of the trunk, with 80% holding wood. 73 When making your back cut, use the “two fingers up and two fingers over” rule to decide where to finish your horizontal cut. Make sure the hinge is 10% of the tree diameter. Remember, the integrity of the hinge is critical! 74 APPENDIX L SPECIES RATING IN ALBERTA Species Acer negundo Acer saccharinum Acer tataricum ssp. ginnala Aesculus glabra Betula papyrifera Betula pendula 'Gracilis' Caragana arborescens Caragana arborescens 'Sutherland' Crataegus X mordenensis Elaeagnus angustifolia Fraxinus mandschurica Fraxinus nigra Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Patmore' Fraxinus pennsylvanica Larix laricina Larix sibirica Malus X adstringens cvs Picea engelmannii Picea glauca Picea pungens Pinus cembra Pinus contorta latifolia Pinus flexilis Pinus ponderosa Pinus sylvestris Populus jackii ‘Northwest’ Populus balsamifera Populus X canescens ‘Tower’ Populus deltoides (sargentii) Populus tremula ‘Erecta’ Populus tremuloides Populus X ‘Assiniboine’ Populus X ‘Prairie Sky’ Prunus maackii Prunus padus commutata Prunus pensylvanica Prunus virginiana melanocarpa Prunus virginiana ‘Schubert’ Quercus macrocarpa Salix acutifolia Salix bebbiana Salix discolor Salix pentandra Sorbus americana Sorbus aucuparia Sorbus aucuparia cultivars Sorbus decora Syringa reticulata Tilia americana cultivars Common Name Manitoba Maple Silver Maple Amur Maple Ohio Buckeye Paper Birch Cutleaf Weeping Birch Common Caragana Sutherland Caragana Toba Hawthorn Russian Olive Manchurian Ash Black Ash Patmore Green Ash Green Ash Tamarack Siberian Larch Rosybloom Crabapples Engelmann Spruce White Spruce Colorado Spruce Swiss Stone Pine Lodgepole Pine Limber Pine Ponderosa Pine Scots Pine Northwest Poplar Balsam Poplar Tower Poplar Plains Cottonwood Swedish Columnar Aspen Trembling Aspen Assiniboine Poplar Prairie Sky Poplar Amur Cherry Mayday Pincherry Western Chokecherry Schubert Chokecherry Bur Oak Sharp Leaf Willow Diamond Willow Pussy Willow Laurel Leaf Willow American Mountain Ash European Mountain Ash ‘Rossica’ Showy Mountain Ash Japanese Tree Lilac American Linden 75 Calgary% Red Deer% Edmonton%Lacombe% 60 60 70 90 80 70 70 70 80 80 100 90 90 80 80 100 80 100 90 100 100 70 100 100 100 80 60 80 90 90 70 80 70 60 60 70 70 70 100 90 70 70 80 70 70 80 90 90 70 60 60 70 90 80 80 70 70 80 60 90 90 90 80 80 100 80 100 100 100 100 80 100 100 80 80 60 80 90 90 70 80 70 80 70 70 70 80 100 90 70 70 80 90 90 90 90 90 60 50 100 80 100 80 100 60 60 80 100 100 100 100 80 100 100 80 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 80 40 80 100 40 80 80 80 80 80 100 80 40 40 40 80 80 80 80 100 100 50 70 100 80 90 60 70 80 70 90 90 90 80 100 80 100 90 100 100 80 100 90 80 60 80 100 70 80 80 70 60 70 70 60 100 80 70 70 70 80 80 80 90 80 APPENDIX L SPECIES RATING IN ALBERTA Species Acer negundo Tilia cordata cultivars Tilia flavescens 'Dropmore' Ulmus Americana Ulmus pumila Common Name Manitoba Maple Littleleaf Linden Dropmore Linden American Elm Siberian/Manchurian Elm 75 Calgary% Red Deer% Edmonton%Lacombe% 60 70 80 90 70 60 70 90 100 70 50 100 100 100 60 50 80 90 100 90 APPENDIX L 75 APPENDIX L 75 Appendix M TREE MAINTENANCE STANDARDS Task Labor Hours per Tree Planting Trees Plant tree 5'- 6' high Plant tree 2''- 2.5'' diameter Plant tree by tree spade Plant 2'' tree by bare root planting Watering a newly planted tree Pruning Trees 6'' diameter tree by hand 6'' diameter tree by lift truck 9'' diameter tree by hand 9'' diameter tree by lift truck 12'' diameter tree by hand 12'' diameter tree by lift truck 18'' diameter tree by hand 18'' diameter tree by lift truck 24'' diameter tree by hand 24'' diameter tree by lift truck 30'' diameter tree by hand 30'' diameter tree by lift truck 36'' diameter tree by hand 36'' diameter tree by lift truck 48'' diameter tree by hand 48'' diameter tree by lift truck Tree Removal Street tree removal Street tree stump removal Park tree removal Park tree stump removal Tree Fertilization Punch in soil (10 year old tree) Pest Control in Trees Power spray Systemic in soil Planting Shrubs Plant shrubs individually Plant shrubs in a group Srub Maintenance Prune mature deciduous shrub Prune mature evergreen shrub Prune mature yew shrub Weed, till, and edge shrub bed (per 100 sq. ft.) Rake shrub bed (per 100 sq. ft.) Mulch shrub bed (per 100 sq. ft.) 77 0.45 1 4 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.4 0.8 0.6 1.1 0.8 1.6 1.1 2.2 1.6 2.7 2.1 3.2 2.4 4 3.4 13 3.5 5 2 0.5 0.3 0.15 0.6 0.3 0.5 1 4 1 0.85 0.5 APPENDIX O BYLAW NUMBER __________ A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF LACOMBE TO PROTECT PUBLIC TREES. ************************************ WHEREAS it is desirable to protect, preserve and retain trees in public spaces owned or controlled by the Town of Lacombe; AND WHEREAS Lacombe’s Urban Forest provides many environmental, health, and economic benefits to the community including: Improvement of air quality; Absorption of carbon dioxide; Climate moderation and energy conservation; Storm water retention; Wildlife habitat; Aesthetics; and General improvement of quality of life; AND WHEREAS any tree maintenance required for public trees is the responsibility of the Parks Department or authorized Certified Arborist. AND WHEREAS public trees share limited space with services such as utilities and transportation infrastructure, the repair and replacement of which causes loss of valuable trees; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A.2000, c. M-26 provides that Council may pass bylaws for regulating people, activities and things in public places or places that are open to the public; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LACOMBE ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. This Bylaw may be referred to as the “Public Tree Protection Bylaw”. 2. The Town of Lacombe adopts a philosophy, which seeks to preserve rather than remove Public Trees wherever possible and expedient. DEFINITIONS 3. In this Bylaw: (a) “Accepted Arboricultural Standards and Practices” are recommended methods and techniques based on scientific research or experience that have proven to be effective and/or defined by the International Society of Arboriculture; (b) “Boulevard” means (i) the strip of land between the curb and the sidewalk and between the sidewalk and property line, or 83 (ii) where there is no sidewalk, the strip of land between the curb and the property line, or (iii) where there is no curb, the strip of land between the near edge of the road and the property line; (c) “Certified Arborist” means a person certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or National Arborist Association as an arborist; (d) “Chief Executive Officer” means the person appointed by the Council of the Town of Lacombe as its Chief Administrative Officer; (e) “Dripline” means the area on the ground, around the tree, that extends from the trunk out to the end of the twigs or canopy of a tree; (f) “Emergency Personnel” includes fire rescue personnel, emergency medical providers, law enforcement officers, local, provincial and federal authorities; and workers engaged in emergency repair to a Public Utility; (g) “Enforcement Officer” means a member of Lacombe Police Service or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer of the Town; (h) “Engineering Manager” means the Chief Executive Officer or his designate; (i) “Move” means uprooting and transferring a tree from one location to another; (j) “Parks Forman” means the head supervisor of the Parks Department for the Town of Lacombe; (k) “Permit” means written authorization from the Parks Forman to destroy or injure trees; (l) “Pruning” includes the cutting of tree branches, twigs or roots; (m) “Public Tree” includes any tree which has any part of its trunk located on Town lands; (n) “Public Utility” means a system or works used to provide one or more of the following for public consumption, benefit, convenience or use: a. water or steam; b. sewage disposal; c. public transportation; d. irrigation; e. drainage; f. fuel; g. electric power; h. heating and cooling; i. roads, sidewalks, or pathways; j. waste management; and 84 k. phone and cable; and includes the thing that is provided for public consumption, benefit, convenience or use; (o) “Regulation” includes Town bylaws; (p) “Tree” means any perennial woody plant that normally has one or few upright stems and is maintained as a tree and includes plants designated as trees by the Parks Forman; (q) “Tree Protection Barrier” means a fence or other protective cordon surrounding a tree to restrict access; (r) “Town” means the Town of Lacombe or, where the context requires, the area comprised within the boundaries of the Town as it may exist from time to time while this Bylaw is in force; (s) “Town Lands” means property owned, controlled or maintained by the Town including parks, green spaces, walkways, medians, boulevards and road right-of-way; and (t) 4. 5. “Urban Forest” refers to the Town’s total complement of owned Trees on Municipal Property. No person shall, unless exempted by the following activities in respect obtaining a permit and carrying out accordance with the permit: (a) cutting or damaging the roots this bylaw, carry out any of to public trees without first the activity strictly in inside the drip line; (b) placing fill, building materials, asphalt or depositing concrete washout or other liquid or chemical substances harmful to a tree on land inside the drip line of a tree; (c) operating trucks, backhoes, excavators or other heavy equipment over the roots inside the drip line; (d) constructing or placing a building or structure on land inside the drip line of the tree; (e) removing soil from land inside the drip line of a tree, except that a person may remove a small quantity of soil if the act of doing so is not likely to damage the health of the tree; (f) blasting inside the drip line of a tree or blasting outside the drip line so as to damage roots or disturb soil inside the drip line; and (g) undermining the roots inside the drip line. No person shall plant trees or shrubs on Town lands or cause trees or shrubs to be planted on Town lands without prior written authorization from the Parks Forman, and in case of walkways, 85 medians, boulevards, and road right-of-way, without additional prior written authorization from the Engineering Manager. (a) Written authorization to plant trees or shrubs on Town lands from the Parks Forman does not relieve a person from obtaining any other approvals, which may be required under any other regulation. 6. No person shall remove, move, cut, or prune a public tree or cause a public tree to be removed, moved, cut or pruned without prior written authorization from the Parks Forman. 7. No person shall remove the bark of any public tree or cause the bark of a public tree to be removed without the prior written authorization from the Parks Forman. 8. No person shall use or cause to be used an object of any kind to penetrate the bark of a public tree without the prior written authorization from the Parks Forman. 9. Notwithstanding section 6: (1) In accordance with regulations governing public utilities, a public utility may perform such pruning as necessary to comply with safety regulations and to maintain safe operation of their facilities provided that: a) at least three business days prior to commencing any pruning, the public utility provides the Parks Forman written notice of its intention to prune; (2) b) the pruning is carried out in accordance with accepted arboricultural standards and practices; and c) the public utility follows any specific directions of the Parks Forman as to how the work shall be carried out. The Parks Forman may order the public utility to stop any pruning performed by a public utility if appropriate arboricultural practices are not being followed. 10. Where removal or pruning of a public tree is determined to be necessary by emergency personnel responding to an emergency, such tree or part of it may be cut or removed without first obtaining written authorization to do so. 11. Emergency personnel shall notify the Parks Forman of the emergency and work done on the public tree as soon as possible but no later than three days after the removal or pruning of the tree. 12. No person shall remove or cause to be removed any part of a tree protection barrier or enter into or cause another person to enter into the area enclosed by a tree protection barrier. 86 13. No person shall, by any means, attach a sign or poster to any public tree. 14. Notwithstanding section 13, a person may attach a notice to a public tree where required or allowed to do so by written direction of the Parks Forman. 15. On a prosecution or other proceeding pursuant to section 13, any person who may benefit from a sign or poster attached to a public tree will be deemed to have attached the sign or poster to the public tree unless that person brings forward evidence to the contrary. 16. No person shall attach electrical cords to a public tree. 17. No person shall use a public tree to secure any object. 18. Without restricting the generality of section 17, no person shall secure newspaper vending boxes, bicycle racks, dog chains, clothes lines, guy wires, swings, or tree houses to a public tree. 19. No person shall put any thing on the branches of a public tree or cause anything to be put on the branches of a public tree. 20. Notwithstanding section 19, a person may place strings of lights in a public tree during the months of October, November, December, January, and February so long as doing so does not offend any regulation respecting the location of electrical cords or create a safety hazard. 21. No person shall place, apply or spray or cause to be placed, applied or sprayed any substance other than water on or near any public tree without the prior written authorization of the Parks Forman. 22. No person shall set or maintain a fire, or to permit another to set or maintain a fire where its location will cause damage, by either flame or heat, to any part of a Public Tree. 23. Parks Forman shall designate a Certified Arborist for the purpose of delegating the power to issue permits and impose conditions on the permits and to conduct inspections for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this Bylaw. 24. Any person who accidentally, negligently or wilfully damages a Public Tree shall reimburse the Town for the cost of treatment. Alternatively, and with the Parks Forman’s prior written authorization, the person who caused the damage may cause the Public Tree to be repaired by a Certified Arborist, and shall in those circumstances bear the cost of repairs, materials and labour. 25. Where Parks tree. value a Public Tree is irreparably damaged (as determined by the Forman), the person who caused the damage must replace the Where the damage was caused wilfully, cost for the tree will also be applied. 87 The Manager will determine the time and location of tree planting. 26. Where a bylaw enforcement officer who is also a designated officer, believes a person has contravened any provision of this Bylaw, he may: (a) in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A 2000, c. M-26 issues to the person an order to remedy the infraction; (b) issue to the person, a violation ticket in accordance with the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. P-24; or (c) do both (a) and (b). 27. Where a bylaw enforcement officer who is also a designate officer observes a contravention of this Bylaw with respect to a public tree, he may in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A 2000, c. M-26, issue to the owner of the property adjacent to the public tree an order to remedy the contravention. 28. (1) If the person whom an order has been issued pursuant to section 26 or section 27 fails to comply with the order within the time specified in the order: (a) that person commits an offence under this section and a bylaw enforcement officer may issue a violation ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. P-24; and (b) (2) Any items removed pursuant to this section, if deemed of value, will be removed to a place of safekeeping and will: (a) be assessed a daily fee for storage costs and as may be determined from time to time by the Parks Forman; and (b) 29. if unclaimed within 90 days, be sold at public auction. Any person who contravenes a provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable: i. for a first offence to a fine of not less than $100; and ii. 30. the Town may take whatever steps are necessary to remedy the breach of the bylaw and the cost of doing so becomes a debt owing to the Town by the person to whom the order was issued in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A 2000, c. M-26. for a second offence of the same provision within a twenty-four month period to a fine of not less than $300. The specified penalty for a first offence is the amount shown in Schedule “A” in respect of that offence. 88 31. All violations of this Bylaw that are of a continuing nature shall constitute a separate offence for each day the offence continues. 32. Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any federal or provincial law or regulation, other bylaw or any requirement of any lawful permit, order, consent or other direction. 33. Where this Bylaw refers to another act, regulation, or agency, it includes reference to any act, regulation or agency that may be substituted therefore. 34. Every provision of this Bylaw is independent of all other provisions, if a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision of this Bylaw invalid for any reason, all other provisions of this Bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable. 35. This Bylaw comes into force on the date it is passed. READ A FIRST TIME THIS _________________________. READ A SECOND TIME, AS AMENDED, THIS ________________________. READ A THIRD TIME, AS AMENDED, THIS ________________________. ________________________ MAYOR DATED THIS _____________ ________________________ ACTING TOWN CLERK 89 SCHEDULE “A” SPECIFIED PENALTIES SECTION 3 4 5 6 10 11 14 15,16 17 19 22 Planting tree without authorization Removing, pruning or trimming a public tree without permit Remove bark of a public tree Penetrate bark of a public tree Remove or enter the tree protection barrier Attach sign to a public tree Attach electrical cords to a public tree Securing object to a public tree Put things in or on public trees Apply or spray harmful substance to a public tree Fail to comply with Enforcement Order 90 SPECIFIED PENALTY $100. $500. $300. $300. $300. $100. $100. $100. $100. $300. $1,000. APPENDIX P TRUNK FORMULA METHOD WORK SHEET 4 5 6 Date: Case #: Property: Appraiser: Species: Condition %: Trunk Circumference: Trunk Diameter: Use ATAA Table - Y/N Site %: Contribution%: Placement %: Location %: Species rating%: Replacement Tree Size (diameter) 7 8 9 TAR Replacement Tree Cost: Installation Cost: Installed Tree Cost (#7+#8) 10 11 Unit Tree Cost: Appraised Trunk Area: 1. 2 3 cm 0.0 cm N 0.0 cm 2 0.0 cm $0.00 2 $0.00 Per cm TAA 2 0.0 cm ATAA 2 0.0 cm 12 Appraised Tree Trunk Increase(TAINCR) = 2 0.0 cm 13 TAA or ATAA (#11) - TAR (#6) Basic Tree Cost = 14 15 16 $0.00 (TAINCR) (#12) x Unit Tree Cost (#10) + Installed Tree Cost (#9) Appraised Value = Basic Tree Cost (#13) x Species rating(#5) x Condition (#2) x Location (#4) If the Appraised Value is $5000 or more, round it up to the nearest $100; if it is less, round up to the nearest $10. Appraised value = (#14) $0.00 $0.00 91 Town of Lacombe MEMORANDUM DATE: January 18, 2007 TO: Mayor Judy Gordon and Members of Council FROM: Wayne Lowe, Bylaw Enforcement Officer RE: Report and Renewal of Insurance Coverage for 2007 Ref #: 12/791 I have received the 2007 insurance premium rates and information from AMSC Insurance Services. Overall, the AMSC program rates have increased by 7.5%, due in large part to increased assessment values for insured properties, yet the Town will in fact pay less for its 2007 coverage than in 2006. In 2005, I set out to bring the replacement values for our buildings to current levels. The last time this was done was in the late 1990s. Every year the insurance companies add approximately 3% to the values, but knowing this is a general rule, a decision was made to increase the values to current replacement costs. This showed as an increase in our 2006 premiums, and also included the addition of the aerial fire truck. In April 2006, a building appraisal was conducted on the Town Office, Infrastructure Services Building, Police Station/Fire Hall and Sports & Leisure Complex. We were very close to the appraised values and in one area the replacement cost actually went down. It should be noted that we will incur a substantial increase in our premium for the new Lacombe Memorial Centre. I estimate an increase of approximately $14,000. The budgeted amount for 2007 insurance coverage was $213,263.77. This reflected the estimated 20% increase given to us by the insurance company as a worst-case scenario. The actual 2007 premium will be $164,060, roughly split evenly between liability coverage and property coverage. As mentioned, this is down from $167,947 in 2005. When the $14,000 is added for the LMC, the total expense in 2007 will be about $180,000. Town of Lacombe MEMORANDUM DATE: February 22, 2007 TO: Mayor Judy Gordon and Members of Council FROM: Kristin Teskey, Administrative Assistant RE: Arrangements for 2007 FCM Convention Ref #: 11/058 The 2007 FCM Annual Conference and Municipal Expo is scheduled for June 1 - 4, 2007 in Calgary at the TELUS Convention Centre. As the Conference takes place in Calgary, the 2007 budget allows for all Members of Council (plus 3 Administration) to attend the Conference if everyone should so wish. If you do not plan on attending, please let Kristin know ASAP so the room can be cancelled. Hotel rooms are booked at the Hyatt Regency (which is connected to the Convention Centre) with an arrival date of May 31st and departing June 4th. If you don't plan on traveling to Calgary until the first day of the conference (June 1st) please let Kristin know so the additional night can be cancelled. As outlined in the attached Conference Brochure, please indicate your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice for the Study Tours scheduled for June 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. If you have a Companion/Spouse who wishes to attend, please indicate which programs they wish to take part in on June 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Registration is taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Please submit your registration form to Kristin by March 28th so it can be sent in prior to the early-bird deadline. THE CITY OF CALGARY FCM’s 70th Annual Conference and Municipal Expo™ Leading Change TRAVEL ALBERTA THE CITY OF CALGARY Calgary, Alberta ▼ June 1–4, 2007 Calgary TELUS Convention Centre Preliminary Conference Program and Registration Information Message from the Mayor On behalf of the people of Calgary and Members of Council, I invite you to come experience the energy and hospitality of Calgary at FCM’s 70th Annual Conference and Municipal ExpoTM. From humble beginnings as a frontier settlement established just 130 years ago, Calgary has become Canada’s city of opportunity, a friendly, clean and safe community that’s the fastest-growing urban centre in the nation. Ours is a dynamic, cosmopolitan community, an economic powerhouse that’s truly the Heart of the New West. You’ll find much here to explore and enjoy. Our varied arts, heritage, cultural and entertainment offerings are world-class and welcoming. And our ’three R’s’ — restaurants, retail and recreation facilities — are among the finest in the country. As a community, we’re known for our entrepreneurial attitude, our innovation, and the eagerness with which we welcome new ideas. Willing to try new approaches to the challenges facing big cities today, we are recognized as a global leader in many of our municipal operations. The conference theme, Leading Change, along with the sessions and speakers, will be of interest to you in your role as an elected representative. In keeping with this theme, the study tours will showcase the many ways The City of Calgary has itself been a leader in responding to challenges and changing the way municipal services are delivered. Please set aside June 1- 4, 2007, and plan to join us in Calgary. I look forward to personally welcoming you. Dave Bronconnier Mayor of Calgary Invitation from Calgary ...................3 Study Tour Program ................10–12 Destination Calgary ........................4 Registration Form .......................18 Conference Information ..................5 Companions’ Program.............13–15 Conference Program Day 1 .....................................6 & 7 Day 2............................................7 Registration Form .......................18 Hotel Reservation Form ................16 Day 3............................................8 Conference Registration Form ......17 Day 4............................................9 Calgary Downtown Map ................19 2 ▼ Message from the Mayor THE CITY OF CALGARY THE CITY OF CALGARY Invitation from Calgary Come visit us and explore Calgary, Heart of the New West TM The City of Calgary, nestled into a natural prairie bowl where the sparkling waters of the Elbow and Bow rivers meet, was the heart of Canada’s western frontier 130 years ago. Now home to one million people, Calgary has built upon its legendary western roots and pioneering spirit to become today’s innovative and energetic city. Calgary’s deep and varied historical past includes dinosaurs, aboriginal culture, ranching, agriculture, and oil and gas. Protected by the majestic Canadian Rockies, Calgary is a city with a multinational flair. Innovative, vibrant, energetic, and proud, Calgary is a business hub that also celebrates arts, culture, sports, sightseeing, and beautiful natural surroundings. While known for the pristine wilderness of the nearby Rockies, the city’s cosmopolitan core is being discovered by more and more people. You will find a wealth of cultural attractions, festivals, parks and city pathways, live performances, shopping, specialty boutiques, and trendy night spots. Calgary is proud of its diversity, demonstrated in the stunning Chinese Cultural Centre and by some 6,000 restaurants. From Malaysia to Greece, and from Thailand to South Africa, there’s a taste adventure for every palate. The city centre may feature the glass and steel of progress, but Calgary still values the cornerstones of its heritage. Museums and historical sites preserve the city’s western heritage with imagination and flair, providing a taste of the Old West. Visitors to Calgary will find a warm welcome and a special brand of the legendary western hospitality. Tourism Calgary www.tourismcalgary.com Invitation from Calgary ▼ 3 THE CITY OF CALGARY THE CITY OF CALGARY THE CITY OF CALGARY Calgary: enjoy it, explore it, and feel the energy You’ll sense a high-energy attitude the moment you arrive. Calgary feels good: thriving, cosmopolitan, enthusiastic, and welcoming. It’s growing, too: Calgary’s population topped the one-million mark in mid-2006, and thousands more people are arriving each month from every province in the country, and every country in the world. Calgarians are young, active, well-educated, entrepreneurial, ethnically diverse, and culturally sophisticated. This is a business-friendly city, home to Canada’s oil and gas industry, and increasingly becoming the financial and distribution hub of western Canada. Agribusiness, tourism, and the high-tech industry are also strong contributors to Calgary’s growing economic strength. And Calgarians are experienced hosts: they’ve had the G-8 leaders here, the World Petroleum Congress, and even the Olympic Winter Games. Plus, of course, the city throws the Calgary Stampede for a million or so visitors every year. When you first arrive Calgary’s International Airport, one of the busiest in the country, is new, efficient, and refreshingly easy to get around. It’s just 20 minutes to downtown, with the hotel shuttle or taxi and limo service available literally at the door. Fares are based on meter rates; a taxi into downtown will cost between $27 and $30 one way under normal conditions. Airport limos are also available on the Arrivals level curb, adjacent to the taxi stands. Expect to pay about $40 from the airport to downtown. Car rental service is available just across from the main terminal’s front door, but to ensure availability you should reserve your vehicle before you arrive. Calgary is divided into four quadrants—northwest, northeast, southwest, and southeast. Make sure you check the quadrant indicators for your destination. Getting around once you’re here Many of Calgary’s major cultural, recreational, retail, and entertainment attractions are within easy walking distance of the FCM host hotels. But, if you want to explore beyond the city centre, you’ll be happy to know that, as a registered FCM delegate or companion, you can travel free anywhere in the city on Calgary Transit trains and buses when you show your registration badge. The downtown CTrain corridor runs along 7th Avenue, 4 ▼ Destination Calgary and plenty of easy-to-read route maps are located on the station platforms. Or call 3-1-1 for directions to wherever you want to go. The city centre FCM host hotels are all in the downtown core in close proximity to each other. From your hotel, much of the best of Calgary is within easy reach. For example, you’re just a few minutes’ walk to Olympic Plaza, the TELUS Convention Centre, the Centre for the Performing Arts, the beautifully restored Historic City Hall, the Municipal Building, Chinatown, and the Glenbow Museum and Art Gallery. Literally hundreds of restaurants are nearby, as are clubs, galleries, and enough shops to satisfy every retail therapy craving. Much of downtown is linked by Calgary’s award-winning Plus 15 network of covered pedestrian walkways, 15 feet above street level. All the major buildings connect to the network through second or third floor access points, so just follow the signs. An island of downtown tranquility The peace and beauty of Prince’s Island and nearby riverside pathways is just a few minutes’ walk from any of the downtown hotels. Look up, and you’ll see how close you are to the downtown office buildings, but somehow they’ll seem in another world. Fort Calgary—at the junction of the Bow and Elbow rivers, where the city was founded—is near Prince’s Island, accessible by heading east along the pathway. And the don’t-miss-it Calgary Zoo is just a little further east along the Bow River. Where to shop and what to buy Before you even set out on a shopping expedition, here’s a pleasant bit of information: Alberta is the only place in North America with no sales tax, which can make a welcome difference to the cost of any purchases you make. Where to go? Some of the best shopping in the city is downtown, especially along the 8th Avenue mall, also known by its historic name, Stephen Avenue Walk. Other unique shopping areas are a little further away, but still within walking distance. Best for wandering and little boutiques, art galleries, bars, and restaurants is the Kensington area across the Bow River from downtown. If you For more information contact: Tourism Calgary are looking for antiques, 17th Avenue S.W. from 4th to 14th streets S.W., and Inglewood, on 9th Avenue S.E., just east of downtown, are particularly good. Other places you may want to explore ▼ Heritage Park Historical Village is on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir in the southwest; ▼ Canada Olympic Park is in the northwest, on Highway 1 (the chair lifts are open in the summer, and the view from the top of the ski jump will make you consider taking up the sport yourself); and ▼ the Calgary Tower is right downtown. Calgary also has three large post-secondary institutions: the University of Calgary in the northwest, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) just north of downtown, and Mount Royal College in the southwest. Near the University of Calgary is the recently opened Alberta Children’s Hospital, certainly one of the finest such facilities in North America. Kids contributed to the design of the building, which looks like a giant Lego set. Telephone: (403) 263-8510 Toll free: 1-800-661-1678 Fax: (403) 262-3809 Internet Address: www.tourismcalgary.com Useful weather-related information ▼ Calgary’s weather is unpredictable any time of year, so dress in layers and bring your umbrella. ▼ The sun will still be up well into the evening (on average, the sun sets at 9:45 pm in June). It’s also intense during the day, so don’t forget your sunscreen. ▼ Calgary is at an altitude of 1,128 metres (that’s almost a mile) above sea level, which means it can be dry. If you’re used to more humid climates, bring lots of moisturizer. Conference information Pre-Conference Event, May 31 Who should attend FCM 2006/07 Executive Committee Meeting 4:30 – 6:30 pm From informative seminars and workshops to thought-provoking plenary sessions and a dynamic trade show, Canada’s national municipal event will benefit anyone with a stake in the municipal sector. FCM’s Annual Conference and Municipal Expo™ are particularly designed to give municipal political leaders and senior staff an opportunity to engage in professional development. Consider sending a team from your community to learn about leading-edge innovations and solutions. Air travel arrangements Numerous airlines fly to Calgary. From the airport, it is a 20 to 30 minute cab ride into downtown Calgary. Please see FCM website at www.fcm.ca for additional information on WestJet convention rates. Housing bureau FCM has appointed eSourceevent.com as the official housing bureau of the 70th Annual Conference and Municipal Expo™ in Calgary. Please book your hotel accommodations as soon as possible. Hotel reservation forms are available on page 16, the FCM website or go directly to the eSourceevent.com website at www.esourceevent.com. Registration When and where to pick up your delegate’s kit: Thursday, May 31 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, June 1 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday, June 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm The conference registration desk will be located at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, North Building, 2nd Floor Foyer. be presented at the opening of the resolutions plenary. RESOLUTIONS Resolutions to be reviewed at the March 2007 Board meeting and considered at the Annual General Meeting will be included in the 2007 policy development book to be sent out to registered elected officials before the conference. You will also be able to access a copy of the policy development book on the FCM website at www.fcm.ca as of May 8, 2007. Certain resolutions will be identified by the Board as consent agenda resolutions to be Municipal Expo™ Municipal Expo™ takes place June 1 and 2, voted on in a block during the resolutions 2007. Come and tap into a wealth of solu- plenary. tions, innovations, effective practices and Elections partnerships offered by companies and organizations specializing in the municipal For information on election rules and procedures for table officers and regional sector. Municipal suppliers will demondirectors, visit www.fcm.ca and go to strate ways to save on costs, streamline operations and enhance municipal service About us, and click on Board of Directors. delivery. All conference registration packStudy tours ages include access to Municipal Expo™. The City of Calgary has organized a series of daily study tours from Friday through Policy development and Monday. (See study tour program on resolutions pages 10-12.) STANDING COMMITTEE FORUMS FCM’s standing committees will meet during the conference to discuss the work of the past year and set priorities for the coming year. Policy statements will be debated and approved, and a report will Companions’ program The City of Calgary has organized a companions’ program for the duration of the conference. (See companions’ program on pages 13–15.) Conference Information ▼ 5 Day 1 7:00 am – 6:00 pm ▼ Friday June 1 Registration ▼ 8:00 – 9:00 am Regional Caucus Meetings Delegates are invited to meet with FCM’s regional chairs (from British Columbia, the Prairies and Territories, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic) for a welcome and briefing on the conference and trade show. 9:00 – 9:30 am 9:30 – 10:15 am ▼ Opening Ceremony Opening Plenary ▼ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Municipal ExpoTM ▼ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ▼ Seminar Why Foreign Investment Matters— An Introduction for Elected Municipal Leaders FCM and Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada worked together to design and organize this practical session that will provide municipal leaders with the information they need to take full advantage of foreign investment programs to strengthen their local economies and bring jobs to their communities. Developed specifically for the needs of elected municipal leaders, the session will highlight the different roles each order of government plays in investment development, with a specific focus on municipal needs and perspectives. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Standing Committee Forum on Increasing Women’s Participation in Municipal Government 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ▼ Rural Forum 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ▼ Networking Session 11:30 am – 1:00 pm ▼ Municipal ExpoTM Complimentary Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 pm ▼ Keynote Address 1:30 – 4:30 pm ▼ Study Tours 3-1-1 and 9-1-1: More than Just Phone Numbers Dogs and Cats, Owners and Neighbours: How to Keep them all “Playing Nice” Inner-City Vitality: An Up Close and Personal Look at Life in Calgary’s Downtown The Bridges: Strategies for Building Transit-Oriented Development Against All Odds 6 ▼ Day 1 ▼ Friday June 1 A Taste of Stampede Transportation: How Technology and Innovation Helps Keep a Growing City on the Move Partnerships for Sustainability: How Two Plus Two Can Equal Five 2:00 – 3:30 pm ▼ Seminars Water: A Not-So-Renewable Resource Canada has more fresh water than almost any other nation in the world. However, Canada’s water resources may be more vulnerable than we think. Municipal governments across the country face the growing possibility of a water supply shortage in the near future. Shifting precipitation patterns from climate change, growing industry and consumer demand, and contamination of existing supplies are exposing the limits of this valuable resource. But there is hope. Municipal governments are taking action to safeguard their water resources, and they are doing so in a way that protects the long-term viability of the municipal water supply and contributes to a more sustainable society. This session will examine the vulnerability of municipal water supplies and recommend a range of innovative approaches for avoiding future shortages. Rural-Urban Interdependencies on the Ground Municipal governments in rural and urban communities recognize that the issues facing their communities often exist beyond their municipal boundaries. Rural-urban interdependencies are issues that transcend municipal boundaries, such as commuting, watersheds, or commerce, present complex, diverse, and overlapping footprints. To develop effective policy solutions, it is necessary to have a better understanding of the interdependencies between urban and rural communities—which are all dealing with air quality, commuting, and sprawl—and how these issues relate to infrastructure and environmental policies. This session will explore how municipal governments in rural and urban areas are working together to make a real difference in resolving the issues their communities face. Calgary’s Environmental Footprint Project: Leading Change through Partnership For elected officials, city government and community actions are key elements in meeting the challenge of creating a healthy environment and quality of life for citizens. The challenge is to find ways to bring the strengths of a variety of groups together, while maintaining accountability and a common focus on the community as a whole. In this session learn how Calgary City Council has taken the lead in tackling this issue through its Environmental Footprint Project. Representatives from the City, FCM, ICLEI (the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives), and local and international partners will share work they are doing collaboratively on using the Footprint to engage stakeholders to effectively measure, report, and act to reduce environmental impacts while improving quality of life. The session will also explore the Council’s active role in the process, as well as the need to address both local and global Day 1 Friday June 1 ▼ issues through local actions. 4:00 – 5:00 pm Crime, Crime Prevention, and the Media Despite falling crime rates, the public continues to be saturated with stories about crime, particularly violent crime. This seminar will assemble a panel of journalists and councillors who will discuss the gap between real and perceived community safety, as covered by the media. At issue will be the perceptions and reality of crime in Canada and the role the media may play in creating these perceptions. The discussion will also highlight the positive public strategies that communities across Canada are using to tackle crime. 8:00 – 10:00 pm 3:45 – 4:45 pm ▼ Networking Session 3:45 – 5:15 pm ▼ Northern Forum Day 2 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 8:30 – 11:30 am Resolutions Plenary ▼ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm 11:30 am – 1:00 pm ▼ Municipal ExpoTM ▼ ▼ ▼ Welcome Reception: Sweet Beginnings ▼ The City of Calgary is delighted to welcome you to this opening night dessert reception at the Municipal Building Complex, just a short walk from the host hotels and downtown restaurants. This is an excellent opportunity to network with your fellow delegates and see Calgary’s exquisitely-restored City Hall, as well as the 10-storey Municipal Building atrium. Join us after dinner to indulge yourself with some delectable desserts and enjoy music provided by some of Calgary’s finest professional entertainers. Dress: Business casual Saturday June 2 Registration ▼ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 12:30 – 1:00 pm ▼ Keynote Address ▼ Keynote Address Municipal ExpoTM Cash Lunch Municipal ExpoTM Prize Draw Inner-City Vitality: An Up Close and Personal Look at Life in Calgary’s Downtown The Bridges: Strategies for Building Transit-Oriented Development Against All Odds Transportation: How Technology and Innovation Helps Keep a Growing City on the Move 2:15 – 3:45 pm ▼ Standing Committee Forums Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Social Economic Development Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development 4:00 – 5:30 pm ▼ Standing Committee Forums Come and win the Municipal Expo™ Grand Prize or one of two runner-up prizes to be drawn from the ticket drums on the trade show floor. All registered delegates are eligible for this prize draw, but you must deposit your prize tickets (found in your delegate briefcase) in the appropriate ticket drum and be in attendance to win. International Policy Community Safety and Crime Prevention 1:00 – 2:00 pm ▼ Keynote Address 1:30 – 2:30 pm ▼ Networking Session 2:00 – 5:00 pm ▼ Study Tours The Eighth Annual FCM-CH2M HILL Sustainable Community Awards offer national recognition for municipal projects that demonstrate excellence in sustainable community development. Award winners will be featured in a video that will be unveiled at the Awards Ceremony and reception. Awards will be presented in each of the following categories: buildings, energy, residential development, solid waste, sustainable community planning, sustainable transportation, wastewater and water. Funding partners for this year’s Awards include: CH2M HILL Canada, FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF), Transport Canada and the Affordability and Choice Today (ACT) Program. 3-1-1 and 9-1-1: More than Just Phone Numbers Dogs and Cats, Owners and Neighbours: How to Keep them all “Playing Nice” Two World-Class Water Facilities in One Study Tour Municipal Infrastructure and Transportation Policy 5:30 – 7:00 pm ▼ FCM-CH2M HILL Sustainable Community Awards Reception Day 2 ▼ Saturday June 2 ▼ 7 Day 3 9:00 – 9:45 am ▼ ▼ Sunday June 3 2:30 – 5:30 pm Keynote Address ▼ Study Tours 3-1-1 and 9-1-1: More than Just Phone Numbers 10:00 – 11:30 am ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Dogs and Cats, Owners and Neighbours: How to Keep them all “Playing Nice” Two World-Class Water Facilities in One Study Tour AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Call to Order Adoption of Minutes Business arising from the Minutes Report of the President Report on Membership Report of the Finance and HR Committee 6.1 Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report for Fiscal Year 2006–2007 6.2 Appointment of Auditors 7. Proposed By-law Amendments 8. Report of the 2007 Elections Committee 9. Election of FCM Table Officers • President • First Vice-President • Second Vice-President • Third Vice-President 10 Inaugural Address by President Elect 11. Other Business 12. Adjournment 11:30 am – 12:15 pm ▼ Keynote Address 12:30 – 2:00 pm ELECTION OF DIRECTORS (working lunch) British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador Territories A Taste of Stampede 2:30 – 4:00 pm ▼ Plenary – Panel Discussion 4:00 – 5:30 pm ▼ Seminar Riding the Wave to Sustainable Communities The FCM Centre for Sustainable Community Development (CSCD) builds capacity and provides financing to help municipal governments operate more sustainably. • Learn about CSCD resources such as capacity building, the Sustainable Communities National Conference, Sustainable Community Awards, Champions Network, Community Energy Planning Mission, Green Municipal Fund financing, and more. • Hear municipal leaders discuss their successes and how you can initiate similar projects. • Discuss opportunities with sustainable development champions and provide input into how CSCD can support your municipal government. 6:30 – 11:00 pm ▼ Calgary’s Showcase Gala: From Cow-town to Wow-town Calgary has built itself from its western heritage and culture to what we are today: a vibrant, high energy city. Dinner will be prime Alberta beef, of course, the best-tasting beef found anywhere on the planet—and Calgarians definitely know how to cook it right! After dinner, sit back and enjoy lively entertainment, followed by a dance. You definitely won’t want to miss this event! Dress: Business or cocktail 2:30 – 3:00 pm ELECTION OF REGIONAL CHAIRS LUIGI D’ASTOLFO PHOTOGRAPHY British Columbia Prairie Provinces and Territories Ontario Quebec Atlantic Provinces 8 ▼ Day 3 ▼ Sunday June 3 8:00 – 10:00 am ▼ ▼ Monday June 4 Stampede Breakfast YEEHAW! Calgary’s been serving up Stampede breakfasts — flapjacks and sausages with all the trimmings — far longer than anyone can remember. And nobody, we mean NOBODY, can leave town without experiencing one. There’s lots of food, western music and all round yahoo-ing. Western dress optional 10:00 am – 1:00 pm ▼ Study Tours Two World-Class Water Facilities in One Study Tour The Bridges: Strategies for Building Transit-Oriented Development Against All Odds Partnerships for Sustainability: How Two Plus Two Can Equal Five 10:00 – 11:30 am ▼ Seminars Re-envisioning Housing: Exceptional Approaches in Design and Affordability This seminar will inspire and connect those interested in affordable housing development by examining exceptional and compelling examples of such developments from across the country. The developments highlighted will encompass impressive combinations of functionality, aesthetic appeal, architectural design, cost effectiveness, and integration into the neighbourhoods in which they are located. Discover how these developments were brought to life through unconventional approaches and positively contributed to the quality of life in the communities. How Ready Are We? Public Security in Canada Following the implementation of Bill C-12, The Emergency Management Act, and within the context of the threats Canadian cities and communities face, including severe weather, terrorist attacks, and pandemic influenza, panelists will assess the state of Canada’s readiness in the event of an emergency. Panelists will discuss the potential implications of the National Emergency Preparedness Plan, the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Pandemic Preparedness Plan, and the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America. Living with the Oil Sands The development and expansion of the oil sands has vaulted Canada into the ranks of one of the most prominent oilproducing nations in the world. However, with this growth and development comes concern over the broader environmental, social, and economic implications. Some communities are struggling to keep pace with the growing demand for infrastructure and community services, while others are concerned about dwindling water resources and destruction of natural habitat. But not all news is bad news. Many of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies are taking it upon themselves to ensure local communities remain vibrant and competitive—even beyond the life of the project. Whether it’s investment in community recreation facilities or large-scale ecological restoration projects, the decisions corporations make today will have a significant impact on the long-term sustainability of affected communities. This session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about some of the positive efforts made by big industry players as they strive to put their “good neighbour” policies into action. Integrated Approaches to Rural and Northern Development For many municipal governments in rural and remote areas, economic uncertainty impedes efforts to sustain financially viable communities. Economic development and diversification of rural communities will make them less dependent on single industries and natural resources and will mitigate the strains municipal governments face in coping with a boom-and-bust local economy. Providing adequate public infrastructure is even more critical for rural and remote economies that, to compete effectively, must overcome or compensate for limited accessibility and economies of scale. With the fundamental challenges that rural and northern communities face, a one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with municipal fiscal difficulties won’t work. Putting rural and northern municipal governments on a fiscally sustainable footing requires strengthening these communities’ economic foundations through investments that will build on existing assets. 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Closing Plenary LUIGI D’ASTOLFO PHOTOGRAPHY Day 4 Invited speakers for 2007 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada Hon. Stéphane Dion, Leader, Liberal Party of Canada Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada Hon. Jack Layton, Leader, New Democratic Party of Canada Hon. Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities Gilles Duceppe, Leader, Bloc Québécois Hon. John Baird, Minister of the Environment Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, State of California Hon. Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety Mayor Gavin Newsom, City of San Francisco Day 4 ▼ Monday June 4 ▼ 9 Study Tours ou are invited to discover, what makes Calgary unique through a series of daily study tours scheduled to complement the conference program. Study tours have a maximum number of participants, so it is essential that you register. They are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and may be cancelled if minimum participation is not secured. Although every effort is made to accommodate your first choice, you are encouraged to indicate selections in order of preference. (See page 16 for the registration form.) All tours will leave from the TELUS Convention Centre. Please gather 10 minutes before departure. Each study tour has a code for registration purposes. Please indicate your choice(s) accordingly on the registration form (page 18). Y 3-1-1 and 9-1-1: More than Just Phone Numbers Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 ▼ 1:30 – 4:30 pm ▼ 2:00 – 5:00 pm ▼ 2:30 – 5:30 pm Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 ▼ 1:30 – 4:30 pm ▼ 2:00 – 5:00 pm ▼ 2:30 – 5:30 pm More than 100,000 dogs live in Calgary—one for every 10 people—and 93 per cent of them are licensed. Lost dog return-to-owner rates are the highest in the country; Calgary even has a drive-home program for licensed dogs found running at large. The number of dog-biting incidents is surprisingly low. With stats like these, it’s no wonder The City of Calgary’s Animal & Bylaw Services business unit is recognized as one of the best—and most successful—in the world. Educational, operational, and compliance programs, including partnerships with local organizations, have resulted in a community where pets, their owners, and their neighbours live harmoniously side-by-side. As of January 1, 2007, mandatory cat licensing came into effect, and early indications are that cat licensing will eventually be as universally accepted and effective as the longestablished dog program. This tour will showcase Calgary’s new animal facilities and give visitors a chance to discuss their own animal control and bylaw enforcement issues. Code: DCO A discussion of the Calgary Responds brand will also take place. Code: 3-1-1 10 ▼ Study Tours THE CITY OF CALGARY THE CITY OF CALGARY The City of Calgary’s emergency and nonemergency call operations will respond to a projected 2.7 million calls in 2007. The Whitehorn Multi-Services Centre is home to The City’s 9-1-1 and 3-1-1 communications centres, employing sophisticated technology networks to support round-the-clock service. In this tour, you will learn how the 3-1-1 Operations Centre and the Public Safety Communications (PSC) Centre respond to the public’s demand for municipal and emergency services. • Discover how 3-1-1 serves as the single access point to service and information for roads, bylaw, water services, waste and recycling, and hundreds of other services. • View a demonstration of Customer Service Request technology, which ensures every citizen request is logged, sent to the right place for action, tracked, and responded to. • See how the PSC responds to citizens calling 9-1-1 in situations where health, safety, or property is threatened. The PSC connects callers within a central emergency evaluation centre, avoiding potential disruption and transfer points, and providing a more effective and efficient emergency communication service. • View a demonstration of the 9-1-1 Intergraph ComputerAided Dispatch system (CAD), which tracks incoming requests for emergency services and the agencies or units that respond to them. Dogs and Cats, Owners and Neighbours: How to Keep them all “Playing Nice” Two World-Class Water Facilities in One Study Tour Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 Monday, June 4 ▼ 2:00 – 5:00 pm ▼ 2:30 – 5:30 pm ▼ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Calgary is the only city in Canada to be awarded an A grade in the prestigious Sierra Legal Defence Fund study of municipal wastewater treatment practices. The state-of-the-art technologies developed and refined at the 500 ML/day Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant are a major reason Calgary is at the top of the wastewater treatment class. Bonnybrook is the largest cold weather biological nutrient removal (BNR) plant in the world. This innovative and Study Tours chemical-free process uses naturally occurring micro-organisms to remove phosphorus and nitrogen from Calgary’s wastewater. The ultraviolet disinfection facility, also one of the largest in the world, disinfects the water by destroying more than 99.9 per cent of the total coliforms and fecal coliforms before returning it to the Bow River. The study tour then moves to the Water Centre, the new administration building for The City’s Water Utility and its most significant “green” office building initiative. Participants will receive information on the building’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) designation and how conservation strategies around temperature control, and electricity and water use, will result in lower operating costs. Also of interest: a specially commissioned sculpture by Linda Covit for the main lobby of the Water Centre and Thomas Sayre’s incorporation of public art components into the exterior garden area highlight the alignment of The City of Calgary’s Public Art Policy with water sustainability goals. Code: TWC The tour’s social awareness component will provide a look at some of Calgary’s social programs, including a stop at the Chinese Elderly Seniors Citizens’ Association. Calgary’s cultural diversity and heritage will be the theme of the tour’s visit to the Chinese Cultural Centre and various art venues, including public art in the downtown core. Code: ICV The Bridges: Strategies for Building Transit-Oriented Development Against All Odds Inner-City Vitality: An Up Close and Personal Look at Life in Calgary’s Downtown Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 ▼ 1:30 – 4:30 pm ▼ 2:00 – 5:00 pm THE CITY OF CALGARY This guided walking tour samples it all: art, heritage, cultural diversity, community protection and safety, social awareness, and outdoor spaces. The tour will be a combination of walking (about six kilometres by the time you’ve seen it all) and “information break stops” along the way. The guides will be from The City of Calgary’s Community & Protective Services business unit, people thoroughly familiar with the featured programs and facilities. Participants will see demonstrations of Calgary’s highly praised community protection and safety personnel at work, including the Fire Department’s aquatic rescue team(weather and river conditions permitting), the Animal & Bylaw Service, and EMS (emergency medical services) mobile bike teams, and Centre City paramedics. The walk through downtown parks and open spaces will include Olympic Plaza, the Eau Claire Promenade, and Prince’s Island Park. ▼ 1:30 – 4:30 pm ▼ 2:00 – 5:00 pm ▼ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Renewing, revitalizing, and re-energizing inner-city communities are a priority of virtually every municipality in North America. The 1997 closure of the Calgary General Hospital created a public outcry but also created a unique opportunity to redevelop a 37 acre (15 ha) inner-city site adjacent to an underutilized LRT station. Extensive public consultation was crucial to gaining wide community support for redevelopment that meets both city-wide and local community objectives— densification, business revitalization, enhanced public realm, ‘fit’ with the existing local context. The Bridges is a redevelopment initiative of The City of Calgary that has gained local, national and international attention, including the 2005 National Urban Design Award (RAIC). It is setting a new standard for urban design excellence in Calgary and across the nation. The tour will provide insight into The City’s purpose for redeveloping the lands and the need to balance environment and social objectives with sound financial performance. It will also include a discussion of the lessons learned to date from The Bridges experience. Code: TBS THE CITY OF CALGARY THE CITY OF CALGARY Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Monday, June 4 A Taste of Stampede Friday, June 1 ▼ 1:30 – 4:30 pm ▼ 2:30 – 5:30 pm Sunday, June 3 The city of Calgary and the Calgary Stampede are synonymous in the minds of millions of people across the globe … thoughts of cowboys, bucking horses, and the pioneering spirit are vital to Calgary’s image as the heart of the new west. The Calgary Exhibition & Stampede will offer a study tour designed to engage convention delegates in “A Taste of Stampede.” Don’t miss your opportunity to experience this unique program focused on Calgary’s western heritage. Your visit to Stampede Park will begin in the Indian Village. Since 1912, the people of the Treaty 7 First Nations have Study Tours ▼ 11 Study Tours Transportation: How Technology and Innovation Help Keep a Growing City on the Move Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 ▼ 1:30 – 4:30 pm ▼ 2:00 – 5:00 pm Moving an increasing number of people around a city efficiently and safely is a challenge for any growing municipality. The challenge is even tougher when transportation planners and designers are committed to balancing mobility needs with environmental and “live-ability” concerns. As the city with the highest growth rate in the nation, Calgary’s transportation challenges are particularly acute. In fact, citizens repeatedly identified transportation—specifically, traffic jams—as the biggest problem the city faces. Calgary’s municipal government has responded, not simply by building more roads, but with new transportation technolo12 ▼ Study Tours gies and optimization methods, as well as improved operational and safety initiatives for the public transit system. Participants on this tour will see both The City’s new Traffic Management Centre, where technology is being used to monitor traffic flow, and Calgary Transit’s Operations Control Centre, the heart of a system that carries 85 million customers a year. Code: TTI THE CITY OF CALGARY CALGARY EXHIBITION & STAMPEDE gathered every summer to celebrate their culture through dancing, drumming, and song. You’ll gather at a tipi and learn about this ancient symbol of life on the plains. You’ll be enthralled by a hoop dancer and come to appreciate the subtleties of traditional dances and the intricacies of the beautiful regalia. The insistent rhythm of the drum will invite you to join in a circle dance. You’ll get up close and personal with horses, the lifeblood of Plains Indians culture and the foundation of our ranching and agricultural industries. You’ll be transported through Stampede Park to the Boyce Theatre in rigs that date as far back as the late 1800s. In the Boyce Theatre, experts will deepen your appreciation of the relationship between the Stampede and the living culture of the west. A thought-provoking address will explore why the city and the organization are so inextricably linked in popular culture. You’ll learn about the unique and rewarding relationship between The City of Calgary and the Stampede, as well as the Stampede’s visionary development plan for the next decade. “A Taste of Stampede” will be a highlight of your visit to the Stampede City. Code: TOS (continued) Partnerships for Sustainability: How Two Plus Two Can Equal Five Friday, June 1 Monday, June 4 ▼ 1:30 – 4:30 pm ▼ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Explosive growth and aging infrastructure—the problems are similar, no matter where you’re from. And traditional solutions are no longer enough. The City of Calgary is unique in some of its responses to these challenges. In particular, Calgary has developed partnerships that leverage public dollars to build and operate muchneeded community facilities. Tour participants will visit two new facilities—both built to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards and models of energy efficiency. The Country Hills Multi-Services Centre, home to neighbourhood Police, Fire, EMS, and Animal & Bylaw Services, has enabled The City to improve emergency response times in the area. Besides touring the facility, participants will be introduced to the “Think Responsibly” school partnership program, recently launched on-line. The second facility on the tour, the Cardel Place Recreation Centre, is an innovative answer to a challenge many municipalities face: providing for the recreation needs of a rapidly growing suburban community. The Cardel Centre was the first recreation facility in North America to qualify for the gold LEED designation. Code: PFS See Registration form on page 18. Companions’ Program he Companions’ Program offers an opportunity for companions to renew friendships and make new friends while enjoying an inside look at our exciting host city and surrounding region on guided tours. Tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and will be cancelled if they don’t meet the minimum participation. The tour prices include transportation, professional guides, entrance fees, and all applicable taxes. All tours will depart from the Companions’ Lounge (Room 111) at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. A guide from Details Convention & Event Management will meet you and accompany you on your days of discovery in Calgary and area. Comfortable shoes and layered clothing are recommended as all tours will proceed, rain or shine. Delegate registration and cancellation deadlines apply to the Companions’ Program. Please register by using the registration form provided on page 18. T Olympic Odyssey Tour Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 Monday, June 4 ▼ 1:00 – 4:00 pm ▼ 1:00 – 4:00 pm ▼ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn more about Olympic winter sports as you tour one of the sites of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games. Try out your skills with simulators of some winter sports at the Olympic Hall of Fame and Museum and then tour the Ice House, the world’s only indoor training facility designed for bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton athletes. See the twists and turns of the Olympic bobsleigh track and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains and the city skyline from the top of the 90-metre ski jump tower. Cost: $45 Heritage Park – Treasures of the Past THE CITY OF CALGARY Discover the treasures of the past at Canada’s largest living historical village. You will experience Western Canada’s history from the 1860s to pre-WW1 as an authentic steam train takes you on a journey into the past. Here you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lifestyle of Canada’s early pioneers, while learning about early 1900s fashion and etiquette, through a demonstration on period costumes. Your tour will include a stroll through Gasoline Alley, a stop at the bakery, the ice cream shop, and the general store. Your final stop will be at a historical building for a cup of tea! Cost: $50 Shop ’til you drop at Chinook Centre! Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 ▼ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm ▼ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm ▼ 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Everything should be a shopping experience! Chinook Centre has more than 200 retail stores and three major department stores. Many stores, such as Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn, are located only in this shopping centre in Calgary. Combine this location with no sales tax and you have a winning combination for a day of shopping till you drop. Cost: $15 TRAVEL ALBERTA ▼ 12:30 – 4:30 pm ▼ 12:30 – 4:30 pm Go behind the scenes at the Calgary Zoo Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 Monday, June 4 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:00 am am am am – – – – 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 pm pm pm pm Calgary’s Zoo has an international reputation and high success rate for protecting and breeding endangered species. This tour will provide the opportunity to go behind the scenes with animals such as giraffes, bears, or butterflies. Please note: You do not enter the animal’s enclosure at any time. A qualified zoo staff member will lead you through the unique “Behind the Scene” experience. Some restrictions may apply depending on the health of the animals, and group size may be limited due to the intimate nature of the program. All registered participants will be contacted directly to find out their animal preference based on a firstcome, first-served basis. Cost: $80 TOURISM CALGARY Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 Companions’ Program ▼ 13 Companions’ Program Arts Central Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 Monday, June 4 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 – – – – 11:30 11:30 11:30 11:30 am & 1:30 - 3:30 pm am & 1:30 - 3:30 pm am & 1:30 - 3:30 pm am (continued) was home to the awards ceremonies of the 1988 Olympic Winter Games; and the Famous Five sculpture honoring the women who pioneered the movement to have women identified as “persons.” Cost $20 TRAVEL ALBERTA Arts Central is a unique environment at the heart of Calgary’s art scene. Located across the street from the TELUS Convention Centre, it provides a unique opportunity to watch an artist at work in one of the many studios and also explore the local, national, and international art found in the many galleries and shops throughout the building. Included in the fee is the opportunity to create your own piece of jewelry with one of the resident artists. Please note there is limited space in each tour. Cost $55, including your own crafted piece of jewelry. Wine and Food Experience Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 ▼ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm ▼ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm ▼ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 ▼ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm ▼ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm ▼ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm At Fort Calgary, watch history unfold before your eyes. While you tour through the exhibits, experience the environment, the lifestyle, and the men and women who settled Calgary. Your visit to the past includes lunch in this historic environment. Your day will continue with a tour of the National Historic Site of Lougheed House. Construction of this beautiful sandstone mansion was completed in 1891 for Senator and Mrs. James Alexander Lougheed. You will have the opportunity to step back in time and experience the gracious elegance of that era. Please note there is limited space in each tour. Cost $75, including lunch. FORT CALGARY An epicurean delight! Have you ever been confused about what wine to serve when and with what food? A local wine shop will provide all of this information and more at our food and wine class. Enjoy the opportunity to have a chef discuss new food trends and reveal restaurant tips and techniques, while everyone helps to create mouth-watering dishes. The wine experts will present delicious wines specifically selected to pair with the menu. Please note limited space in each tour. Cost $115, including food and wine. Step Back in Time – Fort Calgary & Lougheed House Walking Tour of Downtown Calgary ▼ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm ▼ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Calgary has a variety of unique architecture and artwork. The walking tour will include a visit to the Chinese Cultural Centre; Stephen Avenue Mall, highlighting some historical buildings; the Devonian Gardens; the Olympic Plaza, which 14 ▼ Companions’ Program LOUGHEED HOUSE Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 Companions’ Program (continued) Take the Dinosaur Trail Saturday, June 2 ▼ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm TRAVEL ALBERTA The badlands of Alberta are waiting for your visit. View spectacular geological badland formations representing 70 million years of history carved into the land. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about our prehistoric and present day environments and inhabitants. Your visit to the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology in Drumheller will provide access to more than 200 dinosaur specimens on display. Complete your day with a motorcoach excursion along the Dinosaur Trail for views of hoodoos, the Swinging Bridge, and the Horseshoe Canyon. Cost $100, including lunch. TRAVEL ALBERTA Explore Cochrane Day of Discovery in Banff Friday, June 1 ▼ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Following the Trans-Canada Highway, watch the Olympic City dissolve into the foothills, as the majestic Rockies rise ahead. Pass by the Three Sisters, Fairholme, and Rundle Ranges, en route to one of the best known destinations in the Rockies— the charming mountain town of Banff, which you will discover with a motorcoach tour. Your sightseeing day will highlight many local delights including Bow Falls; the Hoodoo Lookout; Lake Minnewanka; shopping on Banff Avenue, the town’s main street; and a panoramic, 360-degree view of the Banff area from the Banff Gondola. Cost $135, including lunch at the Banff Gondola. Friday, June 1 ▼ 9:00 am – 3:15 pm Sunday, June 3 ▼ 9:00 am – 3:15 pm Ranching and western heritage is evident in Cochrane’s downtown district and among the many cowboys who live and work in the area. Cochrane is also home to a diverse and established arts community. At Studio West, you will see skilled artisans creating and casting sculptures and bronze statues. Discover works of local artists at Westland Gallery, and peruse collections of cowboy poetry and other eclectic prose at Westland Books. A visit to Coffee Traders Roaster will demonstrate the art of fair trade beans roasted to perfection. A stroll down Main Street offers a unique blend of quaint shops and the most famous ice cream in Alberta. Cost $60, including lunch. See Registration form on page 18. Companions’ Program ▼ 15 Day 1 ▼ june 1 Conference Hotel Reservation Form First name Last name Title Department Organization Calgary Marriott **** Adjoining convention centre Address Sngl/Dbl $181.00 110 9th Avenue, SE T SOLD OU Province/Territory Postal code Delta Bow Valley **** 5 minute walk, 3 blocks Telephone Fax Sngl/Dbl $189.00 209 4th Avenue SE E-mail Hotel Selection Please note that the rates quoted are per night of occupancy. Rates are quoted in Canadian funds and are subject to 6% GST, 4% Tourism Levy and 1 % Destination Fee. Please advise of preferred room type where applicable. First choice Sngl/Dbl $204.00 133 9th Avenue SW International Hotel Suites Calgary **** 10 minute walk (five blocks) Second choice Third choice Occupancy ❍ Single Room type ❍ Smoking ❍ Non-Smoking ❍ Double ❍ Extra Person Sngl/Dbl $169.00 220 4th Avenue SW Hyatt Regency Calgary **** Adjoining convention centre T SOLD OU Sngl/Dbl $184.00 700 Centre Street SE Special Requests Arrival date The Fairmont Palliser **** 3 minute walk via enclosed walkway Departure date Credit Card Guarantee All reservations will be charged a one night deposit at the time of booking. Cancellation/ Change Policy: Deposit is non-refundable after Friday, February 23, 2007. Delegate name substitution is permitted. Delegates reducing the number of nights booked after Friday, February 23, 2007, may be responsible for payment of all nights originally guaranteed. Card type Card number Expiry date Signature (required) Please complete this form and fax to 902-445-0026. For immediate hotel confirmation please visit: www.EsourceEvent.com The conference will be held at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Shuttle buses will service the Delta Bow Valley, The Westin Calgary and The International Hotel. Shuttle not required for Hyatt, Fairmont or Marriott. 16 ▼ Conference Hotel Reservation Form The Westin Calgary **** 12 minute walk (six blocks) Sngl/Dbl $177.00 320 4th Avenue SW Due to an overwhelming response for hotel accommodation, the hotel choices you have requested may be sold out. Please be advised we will do our best to accommodate you in the closest convention hotel. Rates above are based on limited availability. Rooms booked outside this availability may be confirmed at a higher rate. This rate will be communicated to you on your hotel confirmation. Conference Registration Form Please ensure that all applicable sections of this registration form are completed. Keep a copy for your files. Photocopy as necessary. Easy online registration You can register on-line through FCM’s website at www.fcm.ca You also have the option of paying online. If you register but do not pay online, your payment must be mailed to FCM. Section one – Contact information Delegate surname First name Title Municipality/Organization Address Province/Territory/State Postal/Zip code Country Or Mail or fax this registration form to: Marjory Sévère Federation of Canadian Municipalities 24 Clarence Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5P3 Tel.: (613) 907-6322 Fax: (613) 244-1500 E-mail: [email protected] Space is limited: register early. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Telephone Fax E-mail Language preferred ❍ English ❍ French Companion surname First name Special requirements/food allergies, transportation, please describe: Special requirements for companion ❍ I am a first-time attendee to FCM’s Annual Conference Section two – Registration fees ❍ Full registration package, June 1 – June 4 Do not include your hotel deposit with registration fees. For elected and appointed municipal officials, non-municipal public-sector and private-sector participants. Includes all conference sessions, study tours and five food functions. Registration deadline for advance confirmation: May 5, 2007 ❍ $570 Member delegate (after March 31, 2007: $680) $ ❍ $680 Non-member delegate (after March 31, 2007: $795) $ Delegates cancelling after May 12, 2007, forfeit 25 per cent of the registration fee. ❍ Companions’ program, June 1 – June 4 Please see reverse for registration details and fees. Delegates cancelling after May 26, 2007, forfeit 100 per cent of the registration fee. To view FCM’s Privacy Policy please visit www.fcm.ca To be excluded from such lists, please contact [email protected] Have you confirmed your Calgary Hotel Accommodation with ESourceEvent ❍ Yes ❍ No If not, please confirm where you are staying with: [email protected] $ Total payment $ Section three – Payment (Please note that GST is not applicable) Please make cheque payable to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. ❍ Cheque ❍ Visa ❍ MasterCard ❍ Amex Card #: Expiry date: Name of cardholder: Signature: Conference Registration Form ▼ 17 Registration for Study Tours Select ✓ the code of the study tour(s) of your choice (see pages 10, 11 & 12) and indicate ✓ your order of preference from 1 to 3 (1 being most preferred). Confirmation of your selection(s) will be mailed to you prior to the conference. Day 1 Friday, June 1 3-1-1 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ 3-1-1(1) ❍ Dogs and Cats ❍ DCO1 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ Two World-Class Water Facilities Day 2 Saturday, June 2 Day 3 Sunday, June 3 Day 4 Monday, June 4 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ 3-1-1(2) ❍ 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ 3-1-1(3) ❍ ❍ DCO2 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ ❍ DCO3 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ ❍ TWC2 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ ❍ TWC3 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ Inner-City Vitality ❍ ICV1 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ ❍ ICV2 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ The Bridges ❍ TBS1 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ ❍ TBS2 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ Taste of Stampede ❍ TOS1 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ Transportation ❍ TTI1 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ Partnerships for Sustainability ❍ PFS1 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ ❍ TOS3 ❍ TTI2 ❍ TWC4 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ ❍ TBS4 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ ❍ PFS4 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ 1 ❍ 2 ❍ 3 ❍ Registration for Companions’ Program Select ✓ the companion tour(s) of your choice that you have selected from the listings on pages 13, 14 and 16. Include the number of tickets required and total. Confirmation of your selection(s) will be mailed to you prior to the conference. Companion fees are tax inclusive. Please copy total amount to Section two, Registration fees, Companions’ program, on page 17. Day 2 ▼ 2:30 pm $15 x 1:00 pm $80 x 11:30 am $55 x 3:30 pm $55 x 1:30 pm $115 x 3:00 pm $75 x 5:00 pm $135 x 3:15 pm $60 x 10:00 pm $50 x $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Saturday June 2 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Heritage Park Shop ’til you drop Olympic Odyssey Calgary Zoo Arts Central ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Wine and Food Walking Tour Step Back in Time Dinosaur Trail 12:30 pm – 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – 9:00 am – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm – 11:00 am – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm $50 x 3:30 pm $15 x 4:00 pm $45 x 1:00 pm $80 x 11:30 am $55 x 3:30 pm $55 x 1:30 pm $115 x 3:30 pm $20 x 3:00 pm $75 x 5:00 pm $100 x 18 ▼ Registration for Companions’ Program ▼ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Heritage Park Shop ’til you drop Olympic Odyssey Calgary Zoo Arts Central ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Wine and Food Walking Tour Step Back in Time Showcase Gala Explore Cochrane Day 4 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ▼ Total Sunday June 3 12:30 pm – 10:30 am – 1:00 pm – 9:00 am – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm – 11:00 am – 6:30 pm – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm $50 x 3:30 pm $15 x 4:00 pm $45 x 1:00 pm $80 x 11:30 am $55 x 3:30 pm $55 x 1:30 pm $115 x 3:30 pm $20 x 3:00 pm $75 x 11:00 pm $110 x 3:15 pm $60 x Monday June 4 Breakfast Olympic Odyssey Calgary Zoo Arts Central 8:00 9:00 9:00 9:30 am – am – am – am – 10:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 11:30 am Total payment for both columns $50 $45 $80 $55 $ x x x x N o of tickets 9:30 am – 9:00 am – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm – Wine and Food 9:30 am – Step Back in Time 11:00 am – Day of Discovery 8:30 am – Explore Cochrane 9:00 am – Welcome Reception 8:00 pm – Day 3 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ N o of tickets ❍ Shop ’til you drop ❍ Calgary Zoo ❍ Arts Central ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Total Friday June 1 N o of tickets ▼ N o of tickets Day 1 $ $ $ $ Day Downtown 1 ▼ june 1Map Calgary #TRAIN3TATIONS #ALGARY4%,53#ONVENTION#ENTRE $ELTA"OW6ALLEY &AIRMONT0ALLISER(OTEL 0EDESTRIAN:ONES #ALGARY)NTERNATIONAL!IRPORT -ARRIOTT(OTEL )NTERNATIONAL(OTELOF#ALGARY 7ESTIN(OTEL 0ARKS'ARDENS'OLF#OURSE ,AKES2IVERS (YATT2EGENCY Calgary Downtown Map ▼ 19 CO042006007TOR Town of Lacombe MEMORANDUM DATE: February 21, 2007 TO: Mayor Judy Gordon and Members of Council FROM: Kenneth Kendall, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer RE: Lacombe Memorial Centre -- Project Update Ref #: 72/481 The Memorial Centre construction project is moving along as well as can be expected, and we seem to be achieving good coordination between the sub-trades. It was originally hoped that the building would be substantially complete by the end of April, however, this date has now slipped to mid-May and I suspect it may slip still further to the end of May. Given our desire to maintain momentum, we are presently making decisions regarding construction details on a daily basis. As seen on the attached spreadsheet, overall construction costs have increased substantially from what had been originally anticipated. We felt initially that the entire project could be completed for approximately $7.8 to $8 million, but electrical and mechanical system complexities plus increased costs for windows, millwork and site work have combined to push total project costs to just over $10 million. To counter this increase, numerous grant applications have been made. Council is aware of the most recent media release (announced Friday in Lacombe) regarding CAMRIF funding of $2,666,666. This funding, as well as additional grant funds from the Province of $1 million (lottery funding) plus applications for additional grant funds from other sources, has allowed the revenue side to keep pace with rising construction costs. At this point, the Town is borrowing $3 million to fund construction of the Memorial Centre, $500,000 of which was used to front-end construction costs for the FCSS portion of the project. This will be recovered from FCSS through a long-term lease agreement. If the project stays on course and no major contingencies arise, we should come very close to constructing the facility for $10 million. It is noteworthy that the Town's net expenditure of $2.5 million represents only 25% of the project costs, which is good value when measured against other capital projects. On another note, a suggested rental rate schedule for the use of the new LMC is attached. LMC Funding and Costs020607 Summary Town of Lacombe Lacombe Memorial Center Expansion Project Project Costs and Financing February 6, 2007 Initial Project Budget Actual to December 31, 2005 Actual to December 31, 2006 Balance to Complete Total Estimated Final Capital Expenditures Construction Costs General Conditions Sitework Concrete Masonary Metals Wood and Plastics Thermal Moisture and Protection Doors and Windows Finishes Specialties Conveying Systems Mechancial Electrical Sub-total Construction Contingency and Other Costs Construction Management Fee Total Goldwing Construction Inc. Architecture, Engineering Admin/Fund Raising Misc Construction costs Site Work Not Included in Main Contract Furnishings, Decorations Machinery & Equipment Internal Town Resources General Contingency Total Project Cost 0 308,387 516,814 292,880 189,428 702,822 10,383 316,375 13,075 535,000 70,108 867,142 154,700 3,977,114 174,513 175,558 147,997 171,063 22,613 289,298 95,052 560,501 872,598 578,376 46,650 1,279,508 636,100 5,049,827 482,900.00 692,372 440,877 360,491 725,435 299,681 411,427 573,576 1,407,598 648,484 46,650 2,146,650 790,800 9,026,941 6,384,866 - 97520 311,441 4,386,075 1,625 85,559 5,137,011 99,145 397,000 9,523,086 359,169 165,200 15,387 0 207,846 12,957 168,067 15,000 10,000 50,000 8,757 102,068 255,965 7,000,000 100,000 180,587 388,046 38,344 218,067 8,757 102,068 100,000 10,378,368 4,885,770 5,312,011 1,162,035 1,500,000 115,352 102,068 8,684 725,000 3,613,139 337,965 1,500,000 9,103 1,847,068 165,000 1,669,740 3,000,000 280,352 104,239 17,787 725,000 5,962,118 500,000 500,000 720,468 500,000 32 2,666,666 500,000 1,000,000 720,500 2,666,666 1,720,468 75,000 156,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 3,547,698 75,000 156,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 5,268,166 125,000 75,000 200,000 Funding Town Sources Town of Lacombe Fund Raising Committee Debenture Borrowing From Operating In Kind Contributions Interest On Investments Parkland Place Sale Grants Lacombe County Provincial Lottery Funds Centennial Legacy Grant CAMRIF CFEP Community Initiatives Grant (Town) Municipal Sponsorship Grant Federal Cenotaph Restoration Grant CBIP REDI 1,500,000 3,000,000 165,000 2,171 725,000 5,225,000 Total Sources of Funding Unexpended (Overexpended) Funds 501,911 500,000 700,000 125,000 50,000 150,000 1,525,000 Library Contributions Library Capital Reserve CFEP (Library) Community Initiatives Grant (Library) 165,000 169,740 - 70,000 125,000 75,000 270,000 - - 125,000 75,000 200,000 7,020,000 501,911 5,333,607 5,594,766 11,430,283 20,000 321,324 447,837 282,755 1,051,916 $330.00 $600.00 $500.00 Non Prime Commercial $900.00 (relates to Business) $450.00 $250.00 $325.00 ** Rates Good Community $450.00 * $225.00 *East Room Rent includes portable bar $250.00 * $125.00 $325.00 * $175.00 120 Full / 60 Half Room Agro Hall Main Split $175.00 $50.00 $80.00 125 T & C Full Day $485.00 $645.00 Non Prime Commercial $430.00 $240.00 $300.00 efile: 72/451_Rates/New_LMC_Rates_07 Description of Groups eligible for General Use: Description of Groups eligible for Non-Prime Time: Good for Community type activities Description of Groups eligible for Commercial: $605.00 General Use Old LMC Rates $385.00 $220.00 $270.00 $320.00 $195.00 $240.00 Old Banquet $100.00 $45.00 $75.00 $40.00 $20.00 $30.00 (includes everything) $1,500.00 Add it Up Add it Up Service Club = Large meeting room Community Rm = Multi Use, Arts & Crafts Room Board room Damage Deposits - $500.00 Centennial Hall(s) & full Agro Hall (cheque will be held until final inspection of facility) - $100.00 (for split Agro Hall, Service & Community Rooms) * East Room Rent includes Portable Bar ** Extra Bar from Kitchen goes with other portion of Centennial Hall when needed $100.00 $25.00 $35.00 4 hours Both Floors Board Room All Rooms/Lobby Full Day 4 hours Full Day 30 Tables & Chairs Upstairs Service Club Rm or Comm.Rm Extra's - Kitchen & Bar Rental - $100.00/day - Drop-offs will be permitted if kitchen is available & during staff hours - Stage - $100.00/event (total size 20 x 40), or 2 (4x8) units free - Decorating - $100.00 rental for Friday during the day & up to 4:30 pm - Decorating - after hours on Friday from 5 to 10 pm, half of General Use day rental fee $430.00 $650.00 General Use 300 Ban/375 chair 200 Ban/275 Chair 500 Ban/650 Chairs Only Main Floor North 2/3 South 1/3 Approx Capacity Centennial Hall Suggested Rates for LMC - Only Option (Town Sets Up and Takes Down) Main Auditorium Suggested Rates For LMC - Option B (User Sets Up) Main Floor Upstairs Main Floor Multi Purpose North Half South Half Meeting Room Multi-purpose Sm Meeting Main Split $365.00 $275.00 $210.00 $120.00 $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 General Use $550.00 Non Prime $480.00 $265.00 $200.00 $170.00 $100.00 $75.00 $75.00 $0.00 Commercial $800.00 $530.00 $400.00 $260.00 $150.00 $125.00 $125.00 $0.00 *Kitchen Rental - $150.00/day *Bar Rental - $50.00/day *Kitchen & Bar Rental - $200.00/day