ELBOW PARK RESIDENT’S ASSOCIATION

800 34^th Ave S.W.

Calgary, Alberta

T2T 2A3

April 20, 2004

1. President Barbara Mathies called the meeting to order at 7:30.

2. Motion to accept minutes from March 16, 2004.

Made: Belinda McDowell Passed

2^nd: Deborah Ambrose

3. Brite Signs – Barbara Mathies

Propsal – to eliminate or reduce number of Brite Signs on corner of Elbow Drive and 5^th St. S.W., preference is to eliminate completely from the neighbourhood.

· Potential donor to develop park on corner of Elbow Drive & 5^th St. S.W. but Brite Signs would make it difficult to pursue.

· EPRA can develop guidelines limiting the placement of signs. The City By-law department with guideline details would require a letter.

· EPRA can limit time for sign placements.

· EPRA can limit signage to non-profit requests only

· Barbara Mathies will follow up with City By-law dept.

4. Glencoe Expansion – Barbara Mathies

· Letter has been submitted by the EPRA detailing the community’s concerns

· Brad Gilmour has sent a letter detailing residential concerns.

5. Ward 8 Meeting – Barbara Mathies

· Alderman King’s riding

· 2^nd & 5^th St. conversion to two way was discussed. Alderman Erskine has expressed concern and would like to have the streets changed back to on-way. EPRA will support Cliff Bungalow in retaining 5^th & 2^nd Streets as two way. Residents who support this decision should e-mail Alderman Erskine.

6. Development – Barbara Mathies

· EPRA appealed but lost a front to back development on Landsdowne Ave.

· The City has been inconsistent on decisions

· Shadowing is often an issue for adjoining residents in such expansive development.

7. Treasurers Report – Deborah Ambrose

· EPMH has accepted the terms the EPRA and has indicated that the outstanding balance for ice will be resolved asap.

8. Traffic – Belinda McDowell / Dave Mackie

· Elbow Drive will be starting

· Sifton and Elbow Drive intersection needs to be resolved

· Fundraising for Elbow Drive is proving difficult

· B. Mathies has approached Westcan and they are going to donate $20,000 in pavers for the medians on Elbow Drive

· Alderman Erskine is going to approach Enmax for lamp donations

· Alderman Erskine continues to be committed to Elbow Drive

· Pathway alon Elbow Drive will be completed and the river pathway will be retained.

· Lights on Elbow Drive have the wrong intensity lighting. This issue will be pursued with Rick Sample at City of Calgary. Spacing of the lights appears to be too close.

· Curb bulbs to be installed at Sifton Blvd. & 14^th St. S.W.

· The island at Sifton Blvd and 38^th Ave is to be redesigned.

· Need to confirm that the City will be planting the traffic circles as it appears they are taking care of Mt. Royals.

9. Clubhouse – Jane Hartford

· Pictures are still needed of the Community Centre before the fire

· Any pictures would be appreciated

· Rentals include: Sewer, development & Traffic meetings

Yoga

Artists

· To come: French Immersion – Elboya – Apr. 22/04

Art Show – May 30/04

Baby Sitting Class

Art Shows – Oct. 17/04

Nov. 7/04

Nov. 14/04

10. Sewer – Belinda McDowell

· Pipe has been changed from square to round

· Pre & post inspections of homes adjacent to project will take place

11. Sculpture Park – Barabara Mathies

· Committee met to discuss vision for park project

· The project will become an annual competition with the chosen sculptures placed in parks throughout the city.

12. Park – Nancy Larsen

· Waiting for approval on park at 38^th Ave & 9^th St. S.W.

· Two names have been reported as being responsible for vandalism in Community Centre. The names have been forwarded to the area CLO’s.

13. 75^th Anniversary – Barbara Mathies

· June 26^th

· 5 tents

· possible skateboard demo

· Quest Theatre

· Volunteers needed

Meeting adjourned 9:20 p.m.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 18^th @ 7: 30 pm