PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

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PENINSULA
DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT
User-Needs Based Report
PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Presented to Council Wednesday January 27, 2016
Isabelle Denault
Economic Development Officer
Table of Contents
Introduction & Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 1 – Washrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 2– Hydro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 3 – Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 4 – Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 5 – Sheltered Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 5 – Outside Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 6 – Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 7 – Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 8 – Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 9 – Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 10 – Central Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 11 – Vehicle Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 12 – Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 13 – Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 14 – Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 15 – Change Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 16 – Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rank 17 – Coat Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Structural & Esthetic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Recommendations & Concluding Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Referent Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction & Background
The following report outlines the results tabulated following the stated public consultation
process, undertaken and facilitated by the Town of Cochrane’s Economic Development Department,
considering the entertainment facility, herein after referred to as the Peninsula Development Project
(PDP). The PDP is the first phase of implementation of the overarching Commando Lake Development
Project, which aims to enhance the trails, landscaping and infrastructure in and around Lake
Commando. Lake Commando is considered to be the jewel of the town of Cochrane because it is
situated in the center of the town. The urban design of Cochrane has been structured around Lake
Commando, and as a result Lake Commando has for over a century been the central hub for recreational
and cultural events and activities in the community. Given the historic occurrences that happen at Lake
Commando, and the municipality’s newly revised strategy to make Cochrane a great place to live 1 with
a focus on creating a “happy city” by fostering new social and recreational spaces, the Lake Commando
Development Project has, since 2013, been a priority for the municipality.
In 2013, the Lake Commando Development Project was undertaken in collaboration by the
following three partners: the Commando Park Committee, the Town of Cochrane and the Cochrane
Recreational & Special Events Board. Prior to 2013, the project had been driven solely by the Commando
Park Committee. Following the amalgamation of the three partners an independent consultant was
hired to conduct public consultations. Four (4) public consultations were held, to discuss with the public
what elements were necessary to develop a plan for the Lake Commando Development Project. This
study produced a complete plan from constructing an entertainment facility on the peninsula,
enhancing current trails, creating additional connecting trails for cycling and walking, suggested
landscaping & viewing points surrounding the trails system around Lake Commando. 2 The Lake
Commando Development Project would be implemented in phases: phase 1 being the entertainment
facility, phase 2 being the trail system and phase 3 landscaping. This plan was accepted by Council and
direction was given to seek out available funding from federal and provincial levels of governments. 3
Subsequently, administration applied for funding at the provincial level through the Northern
Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), and at the federal level through FedNor for the first phase
of the Lake Development Project being the Peninsula Development Project. Both applications were
successful; with NOHFC funding $1,000,000.00 of the project costs, and FedNor funding $500,000.00 of
the project costs, leaving the municipality to commit a maximum of $500,000.00 to secure funding. As
per resolution 309-2015, Council resolved to secure funding from both levels of government and accept
any sponsorship or donated funds that are forthcoming to the project, pending that an additional public
consultation process be conducted 4. Although Council had received several letters of support for the
project, an additional consultation process was deemed necessary given that there seemed to be
concerns over the design of the proposed structure by the general public. 5 As a result, Council gave
direction for the Economic Development Department: “[…] to lead public consultation for the peninsula
facility, and develop criteria for a design-build RFP […]”. 6
Clearlogic Consultants, “Strategic Plan for the Town of Cochrane”, adopted by Council October 2014.
+VG Architects The Ventin Group Ltd., “Meeting 4: Commando Park, Cochrane – Final Schematic Design”, Presented to council
and the general public, on October 23, 2013 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers, Cochrane, Ontario.
3 Town of Cochrane. “Regular Council Meeting, April 1, 2014, Resolution 51-2014”, p. 3. Accessed January 7, 2015 via
https://cochrane.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/378?expanded=407,23762,6964,17965,17966&preview=36 794.
4 Town of Cochrane. “Regular Council Meeting, August 25, 2015, Resolution 309-2015”, p. 5. Accessed January 7, 2015 via
https://cochrane.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/378?expanded=407,47392,23762,6964,17965,17966& preview=57851.
5 Ibid.
6 Town of Cochrane. “Regular Council Meeting, October 13, 2015, Resolution 328-2015”, p. 2. Accessed January 7, 2015
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Methodology
As stated in Resolution 328-2015, the goal of the public consultations was to develop criteria to
create a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design-build of the entertainment facility on the peninsula. 7
The team of the Economic Development Department developed the following methodology to complete
the task at hand. The selected methodology to gather information was two-fold: to meet with existing
committees or groups that use, have used or could in the future use the peninsula for events; but also to
have a session for the general public to come and give their input about the project.
This methodology was thought to be the most inclusive in terms of gathering data while
respecting all types of users (i.e. event organisers and participants in activities or recreational users).
Given that the PDP would be an asset central to community events it was important that those
orchestrating these community events be consulted. It would be illogical to create a report on criteria
without consulting with those who currently organise events at the peninsula, because without their
expertise input the criteria would be missing important information related to ongoing events. The
municipality wants this project to be a success, that is to say that the PDP should increase the success
rates of current events, should the project be implemented. The PDP cannot do this without knowing
what current event organisers need to succeed. At the same time, we cannot forget that the PDP is to
be publicly funded and enjoyed by Cochrane residents. Lake Commando is a public place, which is used
daily by many residents of Cochrane for recreational purposes. For these reasons, the public at large
also needed to be consulted. You will understand that these were two important dynamics that had to
be captured when gathering information about the PDP to establish the criteria. As a result, the
methodology sought to welcome both types of opinions relating to the project.
When meeting with organisations or event committees two formats were used: focus group
sessions and interviews. It was important that participants invited to the focus group sessions had a
variety of expertise in organising different types of events. For example, a summer festival does not
operate the same as a Farmers’ Market or a winter festival, it was important to the Economic
Development Department to reflect this variety of events when assessing the criteria. Members who
participated in the focus group sessions or entertained an interview with the Economic Development
Officer (EDO) had various levels of experience ranging from 1 year of experience to more than 10 years
of experience organising events. The EDO along with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) facilitated
the focus group sessions. A total of three (3) focus group sessions and five (5) interviews were
conducted with the following individuals and groups: Jessica Steere, Lake Events Coordinator; Chantal
Joanis, Snocross & Lake Events; La Ruche Centre de Loisirs et de Culture de Cochrane; Cochrane
Farmers’ Market, (Farmers’ Market of Ontario); Summerfest Committee; Winter Carnival Committee;
Jaana Mayer, Jaana’s Dance Academy; and Francine Papineau, Guy’s Photo Photography.
Focus group sessions focused primarily assessing the “needs” and identifying specific criteria.
However, the focus group sessions also focused in on other important elements of organising events
such as who attended the events, the volunteers that help run the events to assess if any additional
criteria were required to have successful events. A final portion of the session focused on esthetics of
the facility.
During the focus group sessions a power point presentation (Appendix A) and an excel chart
(Appendix B) was used to establish the goals of the session, to prompt participants if needed and to
easily tabulate the “needs” identified during the session. Additional information was gathered by taking
notes with a flip chart. These same elements (i.e. power point & chart) were used to conduct the five (5)
interviews.
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It is important to note, that during the sessions and interviews emphasis was stressed on what a
“need” was versus what a “want” was. Briefly, a “need” 8 was identified as an element, asset or amenity
that was required for the activity to be successful. For example, an outdoor concert requires a power
supply otherwise you will not get amplified sound, so power would have been an element needed for
this activity. A “want” was identified as an element, asset or amenity that isn’t necessarily required for
the activity to be successful, for example at an outdoor concert it is nice to view the concert on a
monitor if you are too far to see the stage. However, the concert can happen without the monitor being
there.
In order to gather a criteria list, participants were invited to think back to each activity occurring
during their event and what each of these activities needed, in terms of elements, assets or amenities,
to succeed. This is how the “needs” for each event was gathered. From the data collected the results
were tabulated by the “needs” identified by the participants (see Appendix C). Evidently, some of the
elements, assets and/or amenities, were repeated for all participating groups, and these were evident,
but we needed to quantify those “needs” that were needed for some events but not by others. In order
to properly quantify the importance of each “need” of all those interviewed, a point system was
developed based on the estimated participation levels per activity. For example, if one event does not
need a power supply but has participation levels of 300 people and another event needs to have a
power supply to host an activity where participation levels are above 1000 people we need to be able to
quantify the volume of the activity or event in relation to the required asset, element or amenity in
order to assess the importance of the criteria.
The point system works as follows:
Attendance
1 – 499
500 – 999
1000 – 1499
Points
1
2
3
1500 – 1999
4
2000 +
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There exists an exception to the point system the wedding photography activity. Because it is
not an event per se, for this interview we have given a standard point (1 point) for needs, which doesn’t
affect the overall picture of the tabulation, as their needs are minimal given they work around the
landscaping of the area being photographed.
In order to gather information from the general public, the Economic Development Department
hosted an Open House session where participants were asked to fill out a survey. An Open House format
was chosen rather than a Town Hall format in order to be able to gather concrete information. The
Open House format allowed participants to interact with staff from the Economic Development
Department, give feedback and ask questions regarding the project, while allowing the department to
gather information from the public on the project in an objective and constructive manner.
Furthermore, an Open House format allowed residents to remain anonymous in their opinions if they
When seeing the term “need”, in air quotes, within this report; it will refer to the elements, assets and/or amenities identified
as needed for an activity to succeed by participants during the focus group sessions and interviews.
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wanted to. It is the Department’s opinion that an Open House session allowed for a more inclusive
process to divulge a personal opinion on the project. A Town Hall format requires that individuals
proclaim their opinions orally in a public forum, not everyone is comfortable with this process, and it
would not have been an accurate representation of opinions.
The Open House Session was marketed three (3) weeks in advance using the local newspaper,
and four (4) weeks using social media and the municipal website. The advertising in the newspaper
would have been successful for four (4) weeks’ time, however the initial ad that ran did not advertise
the right date of the event. Furthermore, the EDO sent out a total of 37 invitations by email or mail to
local clubs, inviting them to the Open House. 9
Residents who participated in the Open House were given an update on the project (Appendix
D), initial tabulated results from the initial focus group sessions and were asked to fill out a
questionnaire (Appendix E). The questionnaire focused on the “participant” side of attending events
rather than an organisation perspective. The questionnaire also focused on other uses of the peninsula
for residents (i.e. walking, scenery). The questionnaire was a multiple choice and fill in the blank format
with an added “comments sections”. Every question in the survey had a fillable “Other: _____” option,
to ensure that participants could add further feedback on the form. The survey was also uploaded to the
website for others to download and complete on their own time. Deadlines for submission of the
surveys was December 18, 2015.
Following the initial presentation of this report to Council, during its Committee of the Whole
Meeting on January 12, 2016, Council asked that the survey be once again distributed to the public, in
an effort to increase participation rates. This time, the survey would be in electronic format (through
planet survey) and the link would be directly emailed to the list of service clubs (Appendix H), as well as
uploaded to the Town’s webpage. The general public would have another full week to complete the
surveys, with a deadline for submission being January 21, 2016.
A total of 122 questionnaires were completed and received by the Economic Development
Department by the January 21, 2016 deadline, which represents 2.25% 10,11 of Cochrane’s total
population and 2.76% 12,13 of Cochrane’s taxable population. For multiple choice questions, all selected
answers within the questionnaire were tabulated individually (see Appendix F). In order to quantify the
fill in the blank question, we have tabulated responses that were repetitive in the theme of the message
only. All other fill in the blank responses and additional comments have been transcribed word for word
and listed (in no order of importance) in Appendix G.
Findings
A total of 18 elements, assets and/or amenities (“needs”) were identified during the focus group
sessions and interviews (Appendix C). Of these 18 elements 11 rank as the top 10 needs and 9 rank
above the half mark of the total possible points that can be associated to one “need”.
It is important when looking at the rankings to consider that points are only assigned if the
group mentioned the amenity. If an event or activity does not show a score for an amenity, but logically
you would suppose it should have a score, the score is not there because the group did not mention the
amenity during their session or interview and the purpose of the tally is to reflect the actual
conversations held during the consultation process. For example, some may have identified washroom
A detailed list of those having been sent a letter or email can be found in Appendix H along with a sample letter.
Number of surveys divided by Cochrane’s total population (5340) according to Statistics Canada.
11 Statistics Canada. Census Profile – Cochrane T” accessed January 7, 2014 via http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/censusrecensement/2011/dppd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3556042&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&Sea
rchText=cochrane&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=35&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=1.
12 Number of surveys divided by Cochrane’s taxable population (4420) according to MPAC population report.
13 Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). “Population Report: Municipality 5639 – Cochrane Town”, accessed
January 7, 2015 via https://connect.mpac.ca/mconnect/servlet/population.
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as a need but didn’t think of water supply as an additional required element – rather they assumed that
a functional indoor washroom meant running water would be essential without having to specify it
directly.
When looking at the tabulations for the PDP Questionnaire (Appendix F) filled out by
participants of the Open House and other residents via our online poll, we notice several important
correlations with the “needs” established from the event organisers. These correlations are identified as
you move through the elements below.
Rank 1 – Washrooms
Total of 44 points. All event organisers agree that fully functional indoor washrooms are
necessary for the success of their events. The same is true when looking at the results from the general
public’s tabulations: 84% of respondents look for washrooms as an amenity required to attend an event,
and 65% identified that washrooms could improve future events on the peninsula. 14 Specifically, 50% 15
of the event organisers identified that accessibility was an issue for the current washrooms and that the
current structure is unsafe for those with disabilities. 38% of event organisers noted that an additional
washroom (separate from public use) would be important for their events as they involve bands and
theatrical performances. 16 13% emphasised that washrooms should be built at capacity within the
facility to accommodate larger events that take place, and be strategically located within the facility. 17
Rank 2 – Hydro
Total of 39 points. This refers to the need to a power outlet and heating. Having access to hydro
is particularly important for the Winter Carnival, as it is their largest monetary loss when putting on the
event: approximately $3,000.00 is hemorrhaged annually due to heating the tents that lose some heat
outdoors. 18 Similarly, the need to have a place to warm up during winter events is particularly important
to the public: 66% believe that this could improve future events and 70% look for this amenity while
attending events. 19 These indicators relate closely to this 2nd ranked need, but also correlates with the
5th ranked need below, namely having a sheltered space.
Rank 3 – Sound System
Total of 36 points. A sound system meant different things for different groups, 63% 20 referred to
a sound system being something that would be used on a stage for a concert that would be connected
to a sound board with appropriate controls. It was also understood by 13% to be versatile as a P.A.
System for larger events, while at the same time being easy enough to use for musicians, a type of plug
& play system. 21
Rank 4 – Water Supply
Total of 33 points. Having access to water goes without saying if facilities like a washroom is to
be installed.
See Appendix F - Peninsula Development Project Questionnaire Tabulations, questions 6 & 7.
Percentage based on the amount of groups having mentioned the requirement divided by the total amount of groups having
stated that this amenity was a “need”.
16 Ibid.
17 Ibid.
18 Winter Carnival Focus Group Session held Council Chambers November 2, 2015, 12:00pm EST.
19 See Appendix F, questions 6 & 7.
20 Percentage based on the amount of groups having mentioned the requirement divided by the total amount of groups having
21 Ibid.
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Rank 5 – Sheltered Space
Total of 32 points. This “need” refers to the need to have an area to warm up in the winter or
cool down in the summer. Currently organisers use tents, which facilitate the idea of being
covered/sheltered while putting on events at the moment. However, having a sheltered area away from
the elements is a key component to facilitate events of a larger scale. As previously mentioned, the
public seems supportive also of this idea in terms of having a place to warm up but also for shaded
areas. 22
Rank 5 – Outside Space
Total of 32 points. Open space refers to having sections of land that are bare, essentially it is
green space. For example, the bouncies during Summerfest are activities that require green space to be
functional. The same can be said for snowmobiling events in winter. Furthermore, open space is
important in terms of not restricting access to other recreational activities such as walking & cycling, as
well as daily maintenance activities (i.e. snow removal).
63% of participants in the focus group sessions identified it important to not restrict or impede
on movement near and around the PDP. 23 For example having permanent benches, bike racks or
landscaping could impede on such movement and should be strategically located if installed. Similarly,
65% of the public polled, currently use the peninsula to enjoy the scenery, and an additional 52% use it
to take daily walks. 24 Hence, it will be important to consider these activities when designing the PDP.
Rank 6 – Tables
Total of 29 points. High scoring on this element most likely comes from the need to have sit
down seating (above). However, the need for tables becomes important especially if the event or
activity is vendor oriented or has multiple events going on at the same time.
Rank 7 – Seating
Total of 27 points. When considering seating there was several variances given the various
activities that occur during the multitude of events. It will be important to have seating that is versatile
for the PDP to be turn-key and functional for multiple events. A dining area, a place to sit down and eat
while at events was an important feature (50% for event organisers and 52% for the general public). 25,26
More importantly the dining area should have an indoor/outdoor versatility with a strategic location. 27
Bleachers were a common solution to the seating challenge (50%), however they do not account for a
comfortable seating arrangement (51%) for activities such as the HD Movie screenings that occur at the
peninsula. 28,29 Another important versatility that the seating arrangement will need – to accommodate
Appendix F, questions 6 & 7.
24 Appendix F, question 6 & 7.
26 Appendix F, question 6.
28 Ibid.
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outdoor winter events – is indoor seating, with a viewing area of outdoor activities that would be
occurring such as snocross, snow drags or activities of the like (25%). 30
Rank 8 – Kitchen
Total of 26 points. Overall the “need” of having a kitchen was understood as having a fully
functional kitchen for those requiring a kitchen for their events (83%). 31 Most identified was the need to
have a kitchen to be fully functional for cooking and serving indoor and outdoor (63%). 32 Results from
the general public show that 72% look for food (57% beverages) at events. 33 For 38% of the event
organisers the need to have a kitchen that follows standardised guidelines set out by the Public Health
Unit was an important factor, as it is currently a challenge to be able to get accredited at every event to
serve food for most activities. 34 50% advocated that a commercial grade kitchen would be beneficial for
preparing, cooking and storing food. 35 Other elements identified were proper ventilation, strategic
location for serving and hand washing during activities like the BBQ Challenge or Bake Offs.
Rank 9 – Storage
Total 23 points. Discussion around storage took various forms. It is a necessary item for events
that reoccur often to have on site storage. For example the Farmers’ Market have weekly events at the
peninsula and require several large pieces of equipment that deal with food storing (i.e. freezer). Other
activities such as movies on the Lake would benefit from having on site storage at the peninsula,
currently volunteers with the Lake Coordinator haul large equipment to the Lake and set up the screen.
It will be important that storage be able to have a capacity to fit all equipment on site (i.e. tables, movie
screen). Second to this was a storage area that has vehicle access (29%) 36. It was also the opinion of
organisers that wasted space be used as storage, for example underneath the stage. Additional criteria
included heated area for storing equipment, shelving space and organised format of storage (not an
empty room).
10 – Central Office Area (Registration, Ticket)
Total 22 points. An office area that doubles up as a registration desk or ticket booth is an
important feature when thinking about activities that require a controlled entrance such as Summerfest
or independently run events (i.e. snocross). It is also an important feature when running large scale
events that run multiple activities that require registration. The office area could be versatile to fit the
needs of events; a place where security and first aid services could be during events or a place where
volunteers can re-energize. 37,38
Rank 11 – Vehicle Access
Total of 18 points. For most event organisers vehicle access is necessary to bring in equipment
(i.e. music instruments, platforms, vendor trucks), which is why a 2 tiered structure would be
favourable. Evidently some of the needs for vehicle use will be resolved by implementing the facility,
31 Ibid.
32 Ibid.
35 Ibid.
36 Ibid.
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Winter Carnival Focus Group Session held Council Chambers November 2, 2015, 12:00pm EST.
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Summerfest Focus Group Session held Council Chambers November 3, 2015, 12:00pm EST.
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however, access by trucks or trailers will be necessary to enter the peninsula. Furthermore, parking was
identified as an important element specifically for the Farmers’ Market’s clientele. Other groups
identified parking as important as well, such as for the CAMAO Snow Drags activity during Carnival (the
trailers and snowmobiles need to be parked somewhere). Parking has been a challenge for the PDP,
however, creative solutions were offered by the groups:
- Utilising open spaces during winter events for parking (13%)
- Have a shuttle service run for the duration of the event (38%)
o Parking areas mentioned: THEC, Old St Joseph property (if owned by the Town)
- Shut down streets for events and promote cycling & walking (25%)
- Transform vacant space at south end of Lake into parking (blue bins) (25%)
- Closer on-site parking for disabled individuals (13%)
- Closer on-site parking during operational hours of Farmers’ Market (13%) 39
Rank 12 – Wi-Fi
Total 17 points. Already a feature of the peninsula, but still remains an important element for
putting on events; especially when considering social media and the impacts that it can have to market
an event while it is running.
Rank 13- Lighting System
Total 16 points. In terms of lighting, it was suggested that the system for lighting should be
simple and controlled from one designated area, such as a light board (63%). 40 Lighting within the PDP
was understood often by participants in focus group sessions to be for stage lighting. Only 3 of the 8
interviewed groups require a stage for their activities. However, 75% mentioned that regardless of the
events they hold it is important for the PDP to be turn-key so the community can benefit from it. For
example, if a group wants to have an open mic night the lighting & sound system should be simple
enough for anyone to play, but should also have the capacity to host bands and put on more complex
productions. For events that have concerts or performances, proper stage lighting was another
important feature (67%). 41
In one instance, lighting reflected more on the fact that the lighting outdoor should be
functional for larger activities that occur at night and would require visibility from the activities
occurring on the peninsula, this for security reasons but also to make events enjoyable for participants
and make the PDP visible to visitors/residents in Cochrane and increase awareness of community
events.
Rank 14 – Bar
Total 16 points. An important feature for activities that are age of majority, because this is the
money maker behind most events. When considering the bar area we must be mindful of its location in
relation to activities, as some are entirely driven by the all ages aspect (i.e. horseshoe tournament). A
permanent bar structure would facilitate the task for volunteers. When considering “rider lists” it’s
important for this amenity to be accessible backstage. 42
Rank 15 – Change Rooms
Ibid.
Ibid.
41 Ibid.
42 Interview, author with Terry Vachon, Director of Recreational Services, November 17, 2015, 15:30 EST; Tim Horton Events
Center.
39
40
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Total 15 points. Important amenity for those organising performances/concerts. This amenity
would be better suited as a backstage feature. Furthermore, it would be important to have access from
both sides of the stage to the backstage change room. 43 Having change rooms within the PDP would not
change the functioning of the Polar Bear Dip, as it is situated off the peninsula at a significant distance.
Rank 16 – Stage
Total of 11 points. Specific stage requirements were mentioned by all parties requiring a stage
for their events: appropriate acoustics, a 40x40ft stage would be ideal, but a minimum of 30x40ft stage
is required. As previously mentioned, to attract larger bands to Cochrane, it is necessary to have
amenities that cater to a minimum of the rider lists: backline, green room/backstage lounge (can have
multiple functionalities as a media room), elevated stage, stage with option to have side wings, access
from both ends of stage (stair access). In my opinion, it will be important for the stage to be versatile to
host a multitude of performances. Cochrane has already seen larger bands perform as well as amateur
performances and theatrical performances occur at festivals and events. With the growth of current
events like Summerfest 44, and 46% of the population believing that attracting larger bands to Cochrane
could improve current events in the future 45; there is a justification to accommodate potentially larger
bands in the upcoming years.
Rank 17 – Coat Check
Total of 4 points. More important for winter activities and events, a coat check geared to winter
clothing and/or snowmobiling gear would encourage use of the facility by other groups.
Structural & Esthetic Requirements
Along with the “needs” that have been ranked and described above, the groups also discussed
important aspects and features that the PDP facility would require for their events and other events. It is
primordial that the PDP facility be designed to have controlled exposure, which is to say that it can be
used in the summer as an open air structure, while being a sheltered heated area in the winter, or
during high winds or rain (88%). 46 Furthermore 75%, thought that the PDP should be turn-key for all
types of activities, so that the PDP become a community driven facility. 47 Turn-key means that any event
or activity can happen on the peninsula; and that any adult can use the building hassle free. The PDP
project has to be visible, this does not necessarily mean to be excessively big but it should be visible to
tourists or visitors to Cochrane that there is something there that is significant enough to capture
attention. Furthermore, event organisers believe that, not only should it be visible, but also have a
distinct, unique style or esthetic, so that the PDP becomes a signature landmark for Cochrane (50%). 48
Elements of importance, but only to certain individual groups, are the following: having a low
maintenance structure, having the PDP equipped with technology of the times and having a versatile
indoor, outdoor space for vendors. 49
When considering what the PDP should reflect in our community or to passers-by the public
offered varied opinions. Although, some did voice their opinion that the PDP is too costly and should not
Telephone Interview, author with Jaana Mayer of Jaana’s Dance Academy, November 30, 2015; 9:15 EST.
See Chart 1, Appendix I
45 Refer to Appendix F, question 7.
47 Ibid.
48 Ibid.
49 Ibid.
43
44
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be realised, the majority of the feedback lent towards a positive, sometimes cautious, outlook for the
PDP. Some repeated themes of note include: the PDP being a gathering place, and an attraction (getting
people from out of town to come to Cochrane). 50 81% of the general public believe that the PDP should
reflect the lake’s natural beauty. 51, The same can be said for the participants of the focus group
sessions. 52What remains most important when looking at the focus group sessions is the importance
that the PDP could have to reflect Cochrane’s heritage, our way of life here in the North. 53
Recommendations & Concluding Remarks
From the above rankings and descriptions, it’s clear that the PDP is no simple endeavour. This is
a reflection of the multitude of successful events that Cochrane hosts every year. The general public that
was polled in the PDP survey also confirm the success of participation in these events; 86% attend the
Winter Carnival, 79% participate during Canada Day Celebrations, 76% shop at the Farmers’ Market,
70% attend Summerfest activities, of which 48% enjoy the live entertainment and finally 63% attend the
Torchlight Parade. Many “needs” from organisers require versatility to accommodate the different types
and magnitudes of events, but also the season in which these events take place.
Evidently the listed criteria above are recommended to be included into the design of the PDP
facility. The need is clear from the perspective of those organising events that there are important
features missing in order for their events to function more smoothly. More importantly than this, is the
supporting evidence that the general public bring in terms of participants to the required “needs” of the
events being organised. Furthermore, the public responses to participating in events at the peninsula
shows enthusiasm for the PDP, as well as support to accommodate current events (80%). 54, 55
Finally, we offer comments of caution, from an Economic Development Department’s
perspective on focusing in too closely to the top 10 criteria. The points system is used to classify and
simplify the amassed information. If we look too closely at the top 10 we might overlook that some
higher ranks (i.e. rank 3) was based on lower ranks (i.e. rank 16), which would lead us to a “did the
chicken come before the egg” story. This is not to say that the ranks are not important. On the contrary,
the ranks are there to help you assess the need, however does not take into consideration the
dependencies of each rank. The ranking system can be viewed more so as a benchmark of the whole
picture.
If the PDP is to continue to be used as an events area, like it is today, we have to ensure that all
complexities of each event are considered in the functionality of the PDP. Otherwise the PDP will not be
functional for the masses, which includes the municipality, the residents and the users of the peninsula.
Appendix F, question 9.
Ibid., question 11.
50
51
55
Ibid., question 12.
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Glossary
Backline:
A full set of musical instruments to host a band (i.e. amps, guitars, drums etc.).
Rider List:
A list of request for the comfort of an artist on the day of the show. Riders can vary
from artist to artist but can include anything from a back line, to a resting area,
private facilities (washrooms, showers) or specific amenities (i.e. specific towel)
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Clearlogic Consultants, “Strategic Plan for the Town of Cochrane”, adopted by Council October 2014.
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). “Population Report: Municipality 5639 – Cochrane
Town”, accessed January 7, 2015 via https://connect.mpac.ca/mconnect/servlet/population.
Summerfest Focus Group Session held in Council Chambers, November 3, 2015, 12:00pm EST.
Interview, author with Terry Vachon, Director of Recreational Services, November 17, 2015, 1:30pm EST;
Tim Horton Events Center, Cochrane, Ontario.
Interview, author with Chantal Joanis, Organiser of various snowmobiling events, November 17, 2015,
2:45pm EST; Tim Horton Events Center, Cochrane, Ontario.
Interview, author with Cochrane Farmers Market, November 24, 2015, 1:00pm EST; Cochrane Town
Hall, 141 Fourth Ave, Cochrane, Ontario.
Interview, author with Francine Papineau, Photographer, Guy’s Photo Photography, November 24, 2015,
5:00pm EST, 134 3rd St, Cochrane Ontario.
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Council Chambers, November 4, 2015, 6 :00pm EST.
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EST.
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7, 2015 via https://cochrane.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/378?expanded=407,23762,6964
,17965, 17966&preview=36 794.
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January 7, 2015
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Design”, Presented to council and the general public, on October 23, 2013 at 6:30 pm in Council
Chambers, Cochrane, Ontario.
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APPENDIX A
FOCUS GROUP SESSIONS
Peninsula Development Public Consultation Process
APPENDIX A
PURPOSE OF THE SESSION
 Gather information that will serve to create a report that will guide the build
design for the peninsula project
 Mandatory amenities to make your event successful
 Identify areas of potential for growth and what needs will be needed to
accommodate that growth in the next 10 + years
APPENDIX A
GENERAL EVENT
INFORMATION
What kind of events do you run?
How long does your event last?
Is your event an annual festival?
Is your event seasonal? Which season?
What is the layout of your event?
APPENDIX A
WHAT KIND OF EVENTS DO
YOU RUN?
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX A
HOW LONG DOES YOUR
EVENT LAST?
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX A
IS YOUR EVENT AN ANNUAL
FESTIVAL?
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX A
IS YOUR EVENT SEASONAL?
WHICH SEASON?
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX A
COULD YOUR EVENT BE ACCOMMODATED
TO OCCUR IN A DIFFERENT TIME OF YEAR?
HOW?
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX A
WHAT IS THE LAYOUT OF THE
EVENT?
Location
Venue
What part of the Peninsula?
APPENDIX A
ESTABLISHING THE NEEDS
Needs vs. Wants
APPENDIX A
WITHIN THE EVENT HOW MANY
ACTIVITIES ARE GOING ON?
What are these activities?
APPENDIX A
WHAT SPECIFIC AMENITIES
DOES EACH ACTIVITY REQUIRE?
Are these amenities NEEDED or WANTED?
APPENDIX A
LISTING OF OPERATIONS
Things that are needed to operate a function of the event.
Ex: stage & lighting; bar; kitchen; tables; seating
APPENDIX A
HOW MANY VOLUNTEERS ARE
NEEDED TO PUT ON THIS EVENT?
Overall
Per activity
Growth in volunteers in last 5 years?
Who volunteers?
Are there amenities missing when it comes to accommodating volunteers?
APPENDIX A
MARKET ANALYSIS
How many people attend your event?
Who goes to your event? Why are they going?
APPENDIX A
HOW MANY PEOPLE ATTEND
YOUR EVENT?
Overall
Past attendance levels vs the most recent event
Peak times? Morning, afternoon, for a popular activity?
APPENDIX A
WHO GOES TO YOUR EVENT?
WHY DO THEY GO?
Age groups?
Gender
Niches?
Do certain markets attend only one time of the day? If so which market at what time of day?
APPENDIX A
WHAT DO YOU REQUIRE FOR
YOUR EVENT TO GROW?
APPENDIX A
WISHLIST OF AMENITIES
APPENDIX A
WHAT SHOULD THE PENINSULA
PROJECT REFLECT IN OUR
COMMUNITY?
Heritage?
Culture?
Recreation?
Arts?
Sponsorship?
APPENDIX A
PRESENT & PAST
DOCUMENTATION & REPORTS
To be forwarded to:
Isabelle Denault – Economic Development Officer
[email protected]
Prepared by the Corporation of the Town of Cochrane’s Department of Economic Development. Last update November 2, 2015.
APPENDIX B
Peninsula Project Needs Survey
November 2015
Activity
Ammenities/Assets
hydro
water
tents
washrooms
changerooms
outside space
Attendance
Demographic
Duration
Time of Day
kitchen
ticket booth
stage
bar
seating type
tables
music
wifi
coat check
storage
Peninsula Project Needs Survey
Jan-16
Activity
Ammenities/Assets
TOTAL ATTENDANCE (Est.
2015 unless specified)
Canada Day
Fireworks
Face painting
Kids Games
HD Movies
Challenge Canada
Snowcross
St Jean Baptiste
Farmers' Market
SUMMERFEST
HD Outdoor Movie
Smoke on the Water
Kidz Zone (Bouncies)
Horseshoe Tournament
Canoe Races
Kettle Bell Challenge
Live Entertainment
Fireworks
Carni games
Food sales
Fundraising Activities by other orgs.
WINTER CARNIVAL
Torchlight Parade / Bonfire
Polar Bear Dip
Sliding Hill
Skating Oval
Beer Tent
Pond Hockey
Helicopter Rides
Ice Fishing
Snowmobile Races
Kitty Kat Rides
Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides
Friday School Activities
Dance on the Lake
Spirits on Ice
Dance Performances
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
TOTAL
Ranking
2000
2000
1500
1500
500
1000 (1996)
1000 (2013)
150
900
1471
Maximum Points
Washrooms
Hydro
Sound System
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
Water
Sheltered Space
Outside Space
5
19
18
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
3
1
1471
3
3
3
1000
1471
3
3
3
5
3
5
1400
3
1
4
4
Kitchen
Storage
Central Office Vehicle Access
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
3
3
1
2
11
2
1
3
1
Seating
4
4
10
500
25
1000
40
100
Tables
9
2
1
3
8
2
1
2
9
2
1
4
3
1
2
16
1
3
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
7
2
1
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
10
11
1
2
2
6
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
unspecified
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
3
5
5
5
3
1
3
4
3
3
3
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
unspecified
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
4
X
X
3
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
X
600
2
47
X
X
1
1
X
2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
2
X
44
1
39
2
36
3
33
4
29
6
27
7
26
8
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
2
32
5
3
X
X
X
2
1
32
5
4
X
X
1
X
2
3
X
X
X
X
unspecified
18003
3
X
X
375
4
X
X
X
X
unspecified
3
5
23
9
2
22
10
1
18
11
Ammenities/Assets
Activity
Wifi
Canada Day
Fireworks
Face painting
Kids Games
HD Movies
Challenge Canada
Snowcross
St Jean Baptiste
Farmers' Market
SUMMERFEST
HD Outdoor Movie
Smoke on the Water
Kidz Zone (Bouncies)
Horseshoe Tournament
Canoe Races
Live Entertainment
Fireworks
Carni games
Food sales
Fundraising Activities by other
orgs.
WINTER CARNIVAL
Torchlight Parade / Bonfire
Polar Bear Dip
Sliding Hill
Skating Oval
Beer Tent
Pond Hockey
Helicopter Rides
Ice Fishing
Snowmobile Races
Kitty Kat Rides
Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides
Friday School Activities
Dance on the Lake
Spirits on Ice
Dance Performances
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
TOTAL
Ranking
Lighting
Bar
Changerooms
4
Stage
Coat Check
4
2
2
8
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
4
4
0
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
5
3
X
3
4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1
1
X
2
17
12
16
13
14
14
2
2
13
15
9
16
4
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PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Background & Description
-
This is the 7th information session that the Town of Cochrane has organised in order to discuss the
design build of this project.
The peninsula development project aims to build a structure that will act as a venue for community
events and foster community engagement at the central destination of Commando Lake.
The design of the structure is not yet determined. Results of the feedback from this session in addition
to feedback from current, past & potential user groups of the peninsula, will be compiled, analysed and
used in a final report that will be presented to Council by the Economic Development Department of
the Town of Cochrane. This final report will be the basis to outsource to an architect to create the
design build of the structure.
The Need for the Project
-
For over 50 years now the Town of Cochrane and various other clubs & organisations have been
utilising the Lake Commando Peninsula to host various events without the proper facilities and
equipment to do so.
Benefits of the Project
- Increased attraction to the downtown core & local businesses
- Create economic growth & new jobs
- Supports local tourism industry
- Create a space that is accessible to the community to host regional & local events, many of which are
-
currently in existence
Improve recreation and social development of the community
Create new opportunities for the community, generating in turn positive economic & social benefits
Project Cost
-
The project’s maximum cost is up to $2,000,000.00. This means that the project may cost less than
$2,000,000.00 and the shares of the partners would decrease accordingly.
The project will be financed over several years, to decrease the tax impact to the local community.
The project is currently funded by all level of governments (federal, provincial and municipal).
There is also interest from corporate sponsors, which would reduce the municipality’s share of funding
for the project.
Current Project Funders
Funder
Share (%)
Share ($)
50%
$1,000,000.00
25%
$500,000.00
Municipal
25%
$500,000.00
Total
100%
$2,000,000.00
NOHFC (provincial
funding)
FedNor (federal
funding)
Prepared by the Department of Economic Development of the Town of Cochrane.
Updated December 2, 2015.
PENINSULA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Age





Under 18
18 – 25
25-50
50-65
65+
2. Gender
 Male
 Female
3. I pay taxes to the Town of Cochrane
 Yes
 No
4. I identify with the following groups (check all that apply):
 Aboriginal
 Francophone
 Visible minority
 Business
 Other (specify): ______________________
Prepared by the Economic Development Department of the Town of Cochrane.
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5. Circle all answers that apply. I and/or my children attend the following
events & activities:
a. Summerfest
b. Concerts
c. Outdoor Movies
d. Smoke on the Water BBQ Challenge
e. Horseshoe Tournament
f. Kids Zone (Bouncies)
g. Kettle Bell Challenge
h. Carnival Games
i. Winter Carnival
j. Torchlight Parade
k. Polar Bear Dip
l. Sliding Hill
m. Skating Oval
n. Beer Tent
o. Pond Hockey
p. Ice Fishing
q. Snowmobile Races
r. Kitty Kat Rides
s. Sleigh Rides
t. School activities on the lake
u. Spirits on Ice
v. Farmers’ Market
w. St Jean Baptiste Day on the peninsula
x. Canada Day Lake activities & Fireworks
y. Round the lake swim
z. Triathlon
aa. I don’t participate in any of these lake activities
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6. Circle all answers that apply. When attending events at the peninsula I look
for the following amenities:
a. Food
b. Drink (non-alcoholic)
c. Bar
d. A place to warm up
e. Comfortable seating
f. A place to eat
g. Shaded areas
h. First Aid hut
i. Child Find Center
j. Security
k. Accessible washrooms
l. Other (specify): _______________________________
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7. Circle all answers that apply. The following amenities could improve future
events:
a. More and improved comfortable seating
b. Increase amount of vendors/food options
c. Having more shaded areas
d. Having a place to warm up during winter events
e. Attracting larger bands for concerts to Cochrane
f. Better juxtaposition of a bar area which is close to children amenities
g. Better washrooms
h. Other (specify): ________________________________
8. Circle all answers that apply. Currently I use the peninsula to enjoy _________
a. Picnics
b. Events that occur there
c. Taking daily walks
d. The scenery
e. Other (specify): __________________________
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9. Fill in the blank.
The peninsula project should be about:
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
10. Circle all answers that apply. I would host and/or attend _______ at the
peninsula
a. Events
b. A dance recital
c. An open mic night
d. Weekly concerts in the park
e. Shop for local foods
f. Host my wedding
g. Showcase local art
h. Market an event
i. Other (specify): _______________________
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11. It is important that the peninsula project reflect (select all that apply):
a. Our northern way of life
b. Values of collaboration & openness
c. Natural beauty
d. Other (specify): _________________________
12. It is important that the peninsula project accommodate current events that
occur on the peninsula
a. Yes
b. No
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
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APPENDIX F
Peninsula Development Project - Questionnaire Tabulations
Questions
Total Questionnaires:
1 Age
Under 18
122
18-25
25-50
3
2%
1
1%
50-65
46
38%
65+
37
30%
When reading this chart please pay attention to the following indicators:
No Answer
35
29%
O: Means that the participant added an additional response to the given multiple choice answers
0
0%
Actual Senior under Question 4 refers to the percentage of people having identified themselves as 65+ in Question 1.
2 Gender
Male
Female
54
44%
68
56%
3 I pay taxes to the Town of Cochrane
Yes
No
100
82%
For Question 9 only repeated themes were tabulated. For a detailed list of responses see Appendix G
No answer
0
0%
For the Additional Comments section responses are found in Appendix G
No answer
21
17%
0
0%
4 I identify with the following groups
Franco
Business
Actual Senior
59
48%
O: Former
Municipal/current
economic leader
1
1%
35
29%
Aboriginal
30
25%
O: Community
member
O: Retired
1
1%
1
1%
25
20%
Minority
No answer
12
10%
O: English
12
10%
O: Resident
9
7%
O: Healthy
living/Recreation
O: Senior
4
3%
3
2%
2
2%
O: Widower
O: Service Club
1
1%
3
2%
O: Farmer
1
1%
5 I and/or my children attend the following events and activities
Winter Carnival
Canada Day
105
86%
Winter Carnival School
Activities on the Lake
96
79%
BBQ Challenge
29
24%
Farmers' Market
Summerfest
93
76%
Outdoor Movies
24
20%
Torchlight Parade
86
70%
Sleigh Rides
22
18%
77
63%
Skating Oval
21
17%
19
16%
Concerts
Carni Games
59
48%
Kids Zone - Bouncies
18
15%
Sliding Hill
50
41%
Horseshoe
Tourny
Ice Fishing
44
36%
38
31%
Around the Lake
Swim
Pond Hockey
16
13%
Beer Tent
16
13%
Polar Bear Dip
37
30%
Spirits on Ice
15
12%
St Jean Baptiste
CAMAO Snow
Celebrations on the
Drags
peninsula
35
29%
Triathlon
12
10%
34
28%
Kitty Kat Rides
9
7%
8
7%
31
25%
I don't
participate at
any of these
events
6
21%
O: Remembrance
Day
5
4%
1
3%
6 When attending events at the peninsula I look for the following amenities
Washrooms
Food
103
84%
O: Open space
A place to warm up
Drink (specified
unalcoholic)
86
70%
69
57%
88
72%
O: BBQ
O: Lighting
2
2%
O: Signage
1
1%
1
1%
1
1%
Seating
A place to eat
65
53%
O: Sound System
1
1%
Shaded Areas
64
52%
O: Beach/Water
Access
1
1%
Bar
60
49%
O: Landscaping
40
33%
22
18%
O: Information
Board
O: Fire
1
1%
Security
First Aid Hut
1
1%
1
1%
Child Find
21
17%
O: Identifiable
Organisers
1
1%
O:Farmers'
Market
No answer
7
6%
7
6%
2
2%
O: Parking
1
1%
7 The following amenities could improve future events:
A place to warm up
80
66%
Attracting
Larger Bands to
Cochrane
62
56
51%
46%
Comfortable
Seating
Washrooms
79
65%
O: Easily accessible O: Reliable sound
electrical plugins
system
O: Parking
1
1%
1
1%
1
1%
O: Adequate
power supply
1
1%
Shaded areas
55
45%
Location of the
More vendors
bar closer to your
kids
48
16
39%
13%
O: Disagree bar
proximity
No answer
9
7%
2
2%
O: Investment in
O: Music that appeals
current
O: lower entry fee
O: Signage
O: Vending Machines
to the younger
ammenities as
to events
generation
well
1
1
1
1
1
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
O: Landscaping
2
2%
O: More local
bands
1
1%
O: More sporting
events (i.e. ball
hockey)
1
1%
O: more kids
activities
1
1%
8 Currently I use the peninsula to enjoy
Enjoying the
Scenery
Events
83
68%
Daily walks
79
65%
Picnics
63
52%
No answer
23
19%
O: Kayaking/Canoes
7
6%
3
2%
O: History of
Town
Development
O: Walking/swimming
for Dogs
2
2%
O: Farmers
Market
O: Exercise
2
2%
1
1%
O: Beach during
the summer
O: Swans
1
1%
1
1%
1
1%
O:
Photography
1
1%
O: Parking
1
1%
9 Fill in the blank: "The peninsula project should be about…"
Community Gathering
space
25
20%
No Answer
Family oriented
23
19%
12
10%
Beautification &
Landscaping
Attracting out of
Culture (relating to Attracting people
Considering all ages
towners (economic Manageable Cost
(participation
arts/raising
when planning project
perspective)
perspective)
awareness of)
No Project
9
7%
5
4%
10 I would host/attend blank at the peninsula
Shop for Local
Weekly Concerts in Showcase Local
Open Mic Night
Events
Foods
the Park
Art
81
80
64
48
40
66%
66%
52%
39%
33%
O: Comedy Night
O: Senior Events
1
1%
1
1%
O: BBQ Competion
1
1%
O: Cob oven
cookout
1
1%
O: Dog Park
4
3%
Market an Event
39
32%
O: Music Festival
1
1%
1
1%
4
3%
Dance Recitals
Wedding
28
23%
O: celebrate
beauty of lake
1
1%
4
3%
4
3%
O: I would not
attend
No answer
18
15%
O: Vendors
1
1%
3
2%
14
11%
3
2%
Splash Pad
Costs Too much
2
2%
O: Youth Events
2
2%
1
1%
O: Fitness activities
2
2%
O: Enjoy
Nature
1
1%
11 It is important that the peninsula project reflect
Natural Beauty
Our Northern Way
of Life
99
81%
78
64%
Collaboration
50
41%
No Answer
O: Reasonable
cost to maintain
11
9%
O: Adaptable in
Nature so that
Built to accommodate
O: Indeginous
O: Family Values &
project is
the most events
Roots
empowerement
sustainable in years
possible
to come
1
1
1
1
1%
1%
1%
1%
It is important that the peninsula project accommodate current events that
12 occur on the peninsula
O: Peninsula
Yes
No
No answer
accomdates
events now
98
12
11
1
80%
10%
9%
1%
13 Additional comments
None entered
62
51%
Updated January 25, 2016
1
1%
O: Concert for the
environment
1
1%
O:Arts & Culture
Gathering
1
1%
O:Distinct area that is
different than others
1
1%
O: wildlife
O: Landscaping
1
1%
1
1%
O: Inclusion for all O: Environmentally
friendly
ages
1
1%
1
1%
O: Local
Talent
1
1%
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Peninsula Development Project – Questionnaire
Question 9: The peninsula project should be about:
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La beauté de Cochrane (the beauty of Cochrane)
La vie de Cochrane (the life of Cochrane)
Les besoins des citoyens en activités de loisir, culturelles et sportives (All needed types of
activities by the citizens – cultural, leisure, sport)
La beauté du site (lac) un rapprochement de la communauté (Beauty of the site (Lake);
where the community comes together)
Tous les evenements ci-dessous (all the events here below)
Family & Seniors comfort & fun
Beautification
Rien. Nous n’avons pas besoin, nous avons le kioske, réparer le! (Nothing. We do not need
this, we have a kiosk, fix it!)
Improving the quality of life of local residents, expanding on small town charm rather than
“city”
Créer des activités qui rassemble les familles et la communauté (Create activities that gather
people together families and community)
Rassemblement communautaire (community gathering )
The people of cochrane
Embelishing the view to the public and aybe a small gathering area for elders in the summer
Place to walk admire nature launch boats?
Fun… bringing the community together through events… concerts…
Bringing people together
Peace, relax place; scenic for photos of groups, weddings etc.; participation; a gathering place
Outdoors activities to gather people
Parking and suroof for summer
Une place pour réunir les gens… Le plus important est d’accommoder les jeunes et les moins
jeunes. (A place where people can get together… Most important is the need to accomodate
the young and the old).
Family events. I would love to see a fountain somewhere around our beautiful lake.
What the people want to see
Being set up to hold proper events. For example permanent washrooms, green grass storage
area.
Making sure that the community continues to enjoy the benefits our peninsula provides us
without
Providing a variety of features to enhance free enjoyment of all community members
Providing a variety of features to enhance free enjoyment of all community members.
Making Cochranites feel good about themselves. A place to be able to socialise with friends.
Community events, concerts, being family oriented a quiet place to enjoy our beautiful lake
Beautification of the Commando Lake in order to showcase our town & amenities. Attract &
keep our com
Promoting our town
Gathering and enjoying the outdoors
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There should be a peninsula project to add more trees which could be done with volunteers
as we did
Events but also a place to rest, shaded tables etc to enjoy scenery similar to timmins set up
Serving the largest number of Cochrane citizens as possible
Family
Bringing the community together
Get people out to enjoy our great community and make new friends.
Community gathering and should include a stage or structure to accommodate music &
entertainment
Like to see a great venue and something to beautify our lake something reasonable that we
can afford
Families and young children
Culture
Green space with landscaping and smaller building to be able to house 400-500 people with
washrooms
People
Family events
Taking ideas from everyone in the community and adding everyones’s ides to make it the best
it can
The people in the community
Beautifying whats there. More trees, nicer path though the park, washrooms, flower beds
Community and families
Scenery… putting a bunch of building there will impede the view. Trees, gardens, picnic areas
etc.
On hold for now until other priorities are met first.
Community events
What the majority of the tax payers want and not what the mayor and one or two councillors
want
Freedom to express yourself
The community … helping to bring all together and attracting outside performers/attractions
An all season venue, not only usable to Summerfest and concerts. Organisations should have
fee use
Bringing the community together and improving outdoor events
Creating an attractive community share space that is adaptive to the needs of the community
and suitable for all age groups. It should also be a community project that involves the
community in the consultation (such as this), the building and maintenance of, so that there
can be a sense of belonging. It should be a safe place where everyone feels welcome and has
the opportunity to create relationships and build community spirit.
Enjoying the scenery and being with family
Creating a gathering space for our community that is reflective of our region and our cultures.
Enhancing its natural beauty
Scenery park accessibility events
Family and outdoor life
The environment. Very few communities have a piece of nature in the center of their town.
It should be functional, built for the harsh northern winters a tent may not be effective = wind
Simple!!! Don’t over do this project simple is better.
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Bettering what we have and not making a complex pile of ideas that junk up the natural
beauty
Stimulating the economy and attracting people from out of town
Gathering as a community to enjoy the easy access green local space we have
Community events – culture
Enjoying the lake activities, walking path
Maximizing the natural beauty of the lake with a low environmental impact on its Eco System
Attracting people to enjoy the space, the location and the activities
Town’s people enjoying themselves
Costing the taxpayer the minimum to build & maintain.
Improved walking trails
A place for events which include some more permanent facilities which enhance the natural
space.
Cost to much we don’t need this project
Beautiful & accessible to the peninsula
Cleaning the area
Costs to community over the long term? Can’t say
Family access, a place to admire our wonderful lake Commando.
Have events that attract the young and the old – all Cochranites are proud of our famous Lake
Commando
It should be made available to all groups that will take the responsibility of policing and
cleaning the area after their events. Of course if they expect a big crowd they should apply to
the Town or Recreation committee if the peninsula is available at that time. A calendar could
be kept to make sure no 2 groups have their events on the same day.
Making absolute maximum use of the peninsula, while maintaining the integrity
Events that would draw in folks from out of town
There should be no peninsula project – period.
There should be no project. Cochrane can’t afford more little used facilities.
Keep the area natural and accessible and clean. Change the name of the lake to Lake Chief
Commando to avoid all the jokes about nudity.
What the citizens’ want there. Plebiscite? (a plebiscite is a referendum)
Community gathering place.
Promoting/continuing focus on lake commando as centrepiece of the Town.
Splash Pad for the kids; similar to Hollinger Park in Timmins
A gathering place that facilitates celebrations, pride and tourism.
A multi-use facility accessible to all
Family; Entertainment
Growing cultural awareness in our local community. Encouraging community residents &
surrounding communities to participate in various events to promote & increase economic
growth.
Vision for a common area that people join up to rejoice
Fun without any extra tax burden on/for the citizens of Cochrane
Beautification only. Not a grandiose project creating maintenance costs.
Providing community areas that will attract more people to outdoor activities
Don’t need it.
Planting grass, picnic tables, flowers trees, scenery
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Additional Comments Section
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Nous sommes majoritaire ici à Cochrane des aînés à revenus fixe! (Most of Cochrane’s
population are seniors with a fixed income!)
Laisser comme maintenant pour que l’on puisse marcher avec amplement d’espace et
admirer la nature! (Leave as is, so that we can have enough room to walk and admire nature!)
Marché librement sans être encombrer. (Walk freely without obstacles)
Nous n’avons pas les moyens de payer pour le projet. Nous sommes à revenus faible. La
plupart de la population de Cochrane ne sont pas prêt pour de surplus à payer comme on le
fait à present, ex: event centre, polar bear habitat (We do not have the monetary means to
pay for this project. Most of Cochrane’s population is not ready to pay more sums of money
than what they currently need to pay ex: event centre, polar bear habitat)
Nous avons amplement d’endroits pour tout les événements possible. (We have ample spaces
for all events to occur)
Don’t fix if not broke.
I look at getting together with people and socialising without increasing the taxes. Having put
on carnivals in the past for under $7500 I think this can be done.
For a successful event you need people to show up and enjoy the event. We had these events
in the past and I think they should be family oriented and the least costly as possible. You
encourage people to bring their picnic coolers and enjoy.
We enjoyed the peninsula for taking walks and enjoying nature in the middle of the town.
Now with many trees having to be replaced all along the lake we need to focus on this.
A place to sit with family and enjoy nature with a walk. It does not need big money for
pavilions that will never be used. In the past we the leaders felt that tourism had great
potential. This over we need a place where people can take a walk enjoy fresh air and be able
to afford the taxes.
This project is grandiose and at a time when some of us are having a tough time attracting
industry to our, keeping regular infrastructure in shape, taking care of not loosing industry. At
a time when our neighbours are almost ghost town it is not the time to be foolish with
money. If we had not saved the mill in 2014, this town would be in serious trouble. It is
already in big trouble now with a heavy debt load crumbling infrastructure and no guarantee
we will be successful saving the cogen. We have plateauted with detour gold, agriculture may
help but it is not a great job creator. It is time to bear down and cut spending, collect unpaid
taxes and lower those taxes. We have lost a lot of money with the cogen closure and we ill
loose more now with the fall of cts to completion.
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Beach washrooms are often inaccessible in the summer
Would love to go to concerts big and small at the peninsula in the Summer!
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The current bathroom facility used for events is an eyesore! I’m sure we can make it look a
little more nice!
I would like to see a park but no permanent structures. When there are musical venues, they
can set up like they currently do with temporary structures. It should showcase the lake not a
stage area.
Having more washrooms. Close to either end of activities.
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Great job in including the community in the consultation of the project. I believe that the
more the community is involved in all stages, the more accountable they will feel and this will
create a sense of ownership and responsibility amongst community members to build and
maintain this space.
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How about supporting the local business and rent a port a potty for the peninsula for the
summer months and open all the time
I think that the Commando park has been over studied! My thought on this is very simple fill
in the land plant 20 about 20 trees get cement table and chairs with a checker board on top a
few benches a dock to launch a kayak, board or canoe. Please feel free to contact me for
more ideas because I do have many.
I think an open microphone would be great or have small groups in the chambers like you did
with doable.
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Should be open concept for groups or individuals to utilise for their events and they can
market their event
This should be a people’s park. They should have a say in what is important. Rather than
having someone from out of town tell us what we need. This is primarily for our community’s
use, a place for young people to play safe and to then to attract tourists and out of towners to
experience this sacred place. Not putting the emphasis on building it for everyone else. We
should come first.
If there is a need at this time in light of our financial situation
I believe your survey should ask if above all residents are in favour of this project. The survey
feels like it’s a done deal which is not right. I am not at this time in favour due to our town’s
financial situation (as expressed by council at a meeting which was retabled – why?) We know
that there is always extra cost associated with projects even if money is donated but at this
time we need to concentrate on reducing our debt and working on taxpayers priorities i.e.
roads, reducing unnecessary costs, etc. If you insist in pursuing this, a real effort should be
made by mailing surveys to all taxpayers instead of electronically ( we have an ageing
population that may not have access to computers and their opinion counts) as well as
conduct additional meetings in order to reach the population so questions can be asked
about the project so residents can make an informed decision. A valid survey is only good if
you can get 75% of taxpayers’ opinion.
This is a prime opportunity to beautify the lake front. That being said, it is my personal opion
that funds should be applied to preserve the heritage of Cochrane. More green spaces which
are accessible to citizens and visitors of all ages. While I can appreciate that funding available
by grants are for specific purposes, just because its available does not mean that it’s a good fit
for Cochrane.
It is always encouraging to embellish things and something to be proud of but we have to
remember that when these decisions are made we have to say who will be paying for all this
it has to be taken seriously.
Picnic shelter good idea in case of rain or hot weather. Bike racks, hopscotch painted on
pavement. Place for kids to play. Garden
We need more community events… more activities, more participation as well as more
diversity.
Good job Isa! Keep it up.
Comme je suis une personne âgée, je ne peux pas participer beaucoup mais je veux vous
féliciter et vous souhaiter bonne chance avec votre, notre projet pour la péninsule sur notre
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beau lac. Merci. (As I am an older person, I do not participate much in events, however I want
to congratulate you on this project and wish you good luck with your, our project on the
beautiful Lake Commando peninsula. Thank you.)
No
Sécurité pour tous en tous temps. (Security for all at all times)
More benches closer to the lake would be great. I really enjoy the ones where there is shade.
Is this to be an indoor or outdoor facility or both? If an outdoor facility for band concerts, you
already have a bandstand which can be used in the summer. I belong to the Cochrane
Community Choir, which could use and indoor facility for practices and the two concerts we
hold each year at Christmas and in the Spring but it would depend on how much we would
have to pay to rent etc.
Finally! Earlier blanks were far too short for intelligent, sustained, comment. What we have is
good. A few improvements are needed. A huge investment is NOT needed. Keep it simple!
The peninsula project should remain a modest investment where each components add value
to a large representation of community members of all ages and activity level.
Let’s make Cochrane the best little town in the North. Go for it, do not be afraid of Nay
sayors.
We feel our lake is hurting and need to be looked after – we have to be aware that everything
done there affects water quality.
This project should be done in smaller stages in order to assess the need and involvement of
the community. In order to go forward with further stages of the plan. It is an excellent plan
however to include Lilabelle lake is quite an undertaking. Who will assist in the maintenance
of all the trails, flowers, docks, etc??
Plant trees and grow grass. Build a heated bathroom and a few picnic tables… simple solution.
A new war memorial should be included in the plans
As I am very interest in artistic endeavours, I would love to see music festivals, theater (plays),
perhaps even art exhibitions. We are fortunate to have such a beautiful location to host many
events.
Let’s build something that we can be proud of not over do it and build something sensible
also that we can afford to maintain, lets beautify the main attraction of our beautiful town
and we can be proud off
Thank you for your efforts in making Cochrane a better place to live.
I think your peninsula project will have serious parking issues and you cannot depend on the
church parking lot for parking for events. Also I think the peninsula will be lost to the public if
every time you want to enter the peninsula you have to pay an entry fee when is also
sponsored by tax payers money. I think it should be seriously condiered that this town has a
small population and it will be difficult to ask for more money to maintain this space. I think
the space should be beatified but not by a multi-million dollar project. I believe that all of the
above comments are felt by more than half of this community and the public should be
considered in this decision.
We need to preserve the natural state of the lake and the surrounding area, a few tables and
BBQ pits would be plenty no need to large pavilion. This project is not a priority our roads and
infrastructure along with a better control of our towns expenditures in the past 5 years the
town’s debt has increased some 75% I believe our small community can not sustain this debt
load much longer the majority of tax payers are basically on fixed incomes. Also this survey is
slated towards a favourable decision for the project. I believe the final question should be are
you in favour for the project yes or no. My vote would be a NO.
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This project would enhance tourism and bring more residents to use the park. I would like to
see vendors, selling drinks and food around the lake during the summer. More activities for
children and youth.
Should be a community committee formed that reviews the applications for use. Not town
employees. Costs should be a minimum so that all can use the facility.
As a member of the Cochrane Winter Carnival Committee and past member of the Rec Board
and Ec Dev Strategic Plan Committee, I applaud the current plans for the Peninsula project.
These plans fall in line with goals discussed in the five year strat plan, items that
committees/groups have continuously been requesting, and will provide another beautiful
accent to our gem of a town. What I would like to see however, is a design more reflective of
our region and less so the plan that the Sault has in place. The pavilion in the Sault is great as
it reflects their Great Lakes waves. Here in Cochrane, our natural resources are our most
important asset – Minerals and spruce tree forests – a design incorporating a post and beam
design and using local rock quarried in the North would be most desireable. Parking is
another challenge that I have yet to see addressed properly. We have a significant lack of
parking space at events namely Summerfest and Carnival.
Make it count!
Today most communities plan for green spaces in their community often at considerable
costs for their mental and physical benefits. Cochrane is fortunate to have this wonderful
amenity already in place. I feel the construction of anything additional to what is already in
place will be a desecration. It is important not to leave this giant “foot print” on this natural
location. We speak of our Northern Way of Life, our Northern Way of Life is our inherent love
of nature, our appreciation of untouched natural beauty and we are, obviously, willing to
forego the amenities, generations of Cochrane residence have enjoyed the lake environment
and now we are attempting to alter this very thing we brag of. The law recognizes the right to
“quiet enjoyment of life” would we not be impinging on our “quiet enjoyment of life” if we
were to turn any part of the lake into a large, noisy, busy entertainment centre. I could
appreciate a few picnic tables, a few unobtrusive barbeque installations and some park
benches that would enhance the location but anything beyond this would, in my opinion,
simply be wrong. We built the Tim Horton’s Event Centre to host many of the activities now
being suggested for the “lake”. On another note and in view of the above statements the
municipality will, in my opinion, be mismanaging our tax dollars if they actual indulge in this
whimsical folly of lake “development”. Some are saying the town will only pay a small amount
of money for this development but in reality the taxpayers will pay for all of it in perpetuity.
This project is ill conceive and I am not in favour of it. I do however than you for the
opportunity to at least comment on it as I am a firm believer in public consultation rather
than notification.
All this is fine and dandy, but the bottom line is are we able to afford such a project. We as tax
payers will have to to the upkeep of this undertaking. Security people will have to patrol on a
regular basis, etc.
This project should not take away from services already offered within the community. The
fall fair would not move there. There are halls etc. which are available and could lose business
if another was created. We should remember to ease the impact of buildings and work on
improving what we have, not reinventing the wheel.
All activities listed ie. Open mic, concerts, local shops etc. could be hosted at the Tim Hortons
Event Center firstly to determine if they are sustainable or profitable events, prior to
spending time/money/efforts into another infrastructure that will need to be maintained. I
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appreciate the idea of having more events in our community but don’t believe a venue is
required at the lake, the lake portable facilities are sufficient, it is understood that funding if
not utilised is a waste however, it could perhaps be used to have the beach house washrooms
facilities modified to be used in the winter time, walking trail or bike trail instead.
Environmental protection should be taken into consideration throughout this project to keep
the impact on the Eco system minimal.
I have attached info from park in Peterborough Ont & it is very similar to what could be done
in Cochrane. The theater has fabric roof that can be removed. Also everyone brings their own
chair and entire park is smoke free. Everything is there and it is excellent!
Roy M Jeoff
No Taj Mahal on the peninsula
Of greater importance than all of the above is the need for a truck route. This has been an
election promise of all who ran for the past forty years.
I would like to see the peninsula developed with some facilities to allow more activities there
with better functional space (including a spae to warm up with winter activities, some
food/drink facilities – not necessarily operating all the time – and availability of seating.
However, small enough to not overpower the natural appearance of the site.
Can we please have a Town Hall meeting. Maybe the community would enjoy voicing their
opinion at a meeting.
This project is nothing but a waste of money. MY Money. Look after what you have. How
much is our long term debt!!! 14 million? Spend our money fixing the roads and sidewalks.
The cost of maintaining this joke will be astronomical. Event Center 1 million deficit.
Town Council should make sure that the taxpayers can afford such a project. I will support a
feasible project. Update weekly if possible where the project is going along well or what help
you need from the public.
I read that it would be a no-maintenance structure there is always maintenance cost on
everything man made
The wording of this questionnaire suggests this is a done deal. It should not be. Council voted
to abandon this project some time ago. We do not need more debt in Cochrane. If we have
money to spend, we should be using it to help venues that are already in place and need
support: e.g. curling club, golf club, ball diamond, minor hockey, figure skating etc.
The peninsula should be a place to walk safely in the winter or snowshoe trails without any
vehicle traffic. Needs to be a center for year round use for healthy activities.
Improve beach house and not add extra buildings
Year round access to a trail around the lake shore without any vehicles allowed off 5th St
roadway.
Keep the area as natural as possible – flower gardens; pathways to walk or access by
wheelchair
This is a lake – should stay as park area with emphasis on healthy non polluting activities.
Year round use with activities at no cost or very low cost. Not things like the ugly noisy
inflatable toys.
If anyone has an opportunity to see what the area that houses the Mcmicheal museum in
Klainburg – it is spectacular and could be a very low cost way to scatter/stapyer some
development. I hate the idea of losing the natural habitat but also hate the dirt, cars and the
outhouse.
I am a lion, legion member, and clergy – and in those capacities I “use” the peninsula. I am
ADAMANT that access and use of those types be continued.
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Must be cost effective to maintain in future years. Simple, yet elegant.
Ample seating spaces
Should be geared more towards the kids. Picnic Area. “A day at the park”
Attention to Seniors and accessibility is important to assure that everyone can enjoy the lake.
I am in favor of a facility to be built with the future in mind – one that would define Cochrane
as a destination.
Build it and they will come.
Proper/efficient/economical management and maintenance of events & structures with no
extra tax dollars.
Please keep it economical! I don’t think this is the best way to spend tax dollars.
Improve those temporary washrooms make them look better. Leave the rest alone. Cut dead
trees, fix lockston on pathways. Don’t fix lockstone with cement, instead lift stones add sand.
6th ave
We are being nickel & dimed to death. The Town has trouble cutting the grass arund the lake.
Nothing is free. Especially when maintenance wil be needed. Opportunity for more vandalism.
The Town can’t even prevent boken lights in our trees. This project is a cost that will be
forever long after current council has disappeared. Pipe dream. Fix roads, lower water rates.
Quit spending more than you have.
Your first question should have been “Do you think we need this” Mickey Mouse survey.
Signed a name that isn’t recognizable
Quit wasting our money
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INVITATION LIST
Peninsula Development Project – Open House Session
1. Cochrane Agricultural Society
2. Cochrane Recreational & Special Events Board
3. Lions Club
4. Scouts Canada – Cochrane Division
5. Cochrane Cross Country Ski Club
6. Second Mile Club
7. Legion Branch
8. Arts Club
9. Club Amicale 50 +
10. Club Colombe Richelieu
11. Club Richelieu
12. Cochrane Times Post
13. Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board – Cochrane
14. Adult Learning Center
15. Ecole catholique Nouveau Regard – Pavillion Jeunesse Nord
16. Ecole Secondaire Cochrane High School
17. Cochrane Day Care
18. Board of Trade
19. Accessibility Committee
20. Protective Services Board
21. Senior Assisted Living
22. Council
23. Ininew Friendship Center
24. Taykwa Tagamou Nation
25. Apitisawin
26. Apatisawin
27. Economic Development Board
28. Centre de Formation
29. Planning Board
30. Commando Park Committee
31. Cochrane Library Board
32. Cochrane Utilities Board
33. Northern Ontario Wires Board
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COCHRANE
LA CORPORATION DE LA VILLE DE COCHRANE
171 Fourth Avenue | 171 Quatrième Avenue
P.O. Box 490 | C.P. 490
Cochrane, Ontario, Canada, P0L 1C0
T: 705-272-4361 | F: 705-272-6068
E: [email protected]
Tuesday November 10, 2015
Dear Sir or Madam,
The Town of Cochrane is returning to a public consultation process with regards to the
Commando Peninsula Development Project. We would like to extend to you, your staff and
friends an invitation to the Open House session regarding the Lake Commando project.
The session will focus on themes centered around user groups' needs, in order to discover what
the user groups and population at large require and want the peninsula to be. The Open House
session will allow residents and interest groups to express their opinions and receive clarifications
in relation to the project.
The Open House session will be held Wednesday December 2, 2015 at the Tim Horton Events
Center Community Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Should you have questions about the Open
House session, please communicate with the undersigned.
We look forward to seeing you there,
Isabelle Denault
Economic Development Officer
www.cochraneontario.com
Appendix I
Chart 1: Attendance levels from last 3 years for Summerfest & Winter Carnival
Attendance Levels
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2013
2014
Summerfest
2015
Winter Carnival Dance
Notes: Please note that while Summerfest numbers account for overall participants, the numbers
reflected in this chart for Winter Carnival account for participation at the Dance on the Lake
event only, as this is the only charged event and thus the only actual participation numbers the
committee uses.
We see an incremental increase every year for the last three years for Summerfest. This is an
indicator of growth and success for the Saturday events on the peninsula, including the live
entertainment portion. Decrease in attendance levels for the Winter Carnival Dance are largely
due to the cold weather that we have seen in 2014 and 2015. 1 More importantly the 2015
dance was cancelled on the lake due to very cold weather and brought indoors off the site of the
peninsula. 2 The PDP could avoid such cancellations and have event remain on site at the
peninsula.
1
Terry Vachon, Director Recreational Services, email to author, January 7, 2015.
Ibid.
2

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