The Vista at Ryders Ridge
The Vista at Ryders Ridge featured prominently in the Sept. 11 town council meeting. A request to amend the Outline Plan for the development was submitted.
The developer’s request for amendment to the Outline Plan includes a redistribution of much of the low density single family lots from Medium Lot Residential (R1A) to Narrow Lot General Residential (R5) in response to market conditions. The amendment also included requests to increase the size of the commercial sites, switching the school site to a park space and adding two north-south trails. Council approved the amendment.
Wastewater situation update
Dave Brand, Director of Public Works updated the council on the wastewater situation. All three federal regulatory (WSER) samples taken throughout July and August passed and more WSER tests are being performed. Several operational changes have been made in the lagoon to increase treatment quality including, recirculating from storage through treatment. While full-time monitoring of the septic receiving station will continue, positive biological growth is returning.
Lighthouse lighting policy
Council approved the Lighthouse Lighting Program which allows for the colour of lighthouse LED lights to be adjusted in celebration of major events and causes. Those wishing to participate in the program must apply at least three weeks before their chosen date, and their event needs to be not-for-profit and/or community focused. Further details about applying will be included in the form on the Sylvan Lake Town website.
Website award
CAO, Betty Osmond informed the group the town website: www.sylvanlake.ca , won a 2017 WebAward for Outstanding Website.
Upcoming meetings &events
The month of September is busy with the upcoming meetings and events
Sept. 14 features an information fair for volunteer positions, service clubs and community organizations and the Mayor and Council are hosting a free BBQ at the event between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Family and Community Centre (4725 43 Street).
The library’s 6th annual Zombie Walk from library to lakeshore on Sept. 15 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with the theme being dead Dead Canadians.
Sept. 18 is Nomination Day for Sylvan Lake’s Municipal elections. Nomination papers can be dropped off at the Town Office between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
A Tourism Festival &Event Strategy Input Session will be held on Sept. 21. The Alberta Underwater Council will address lake clean-up on Sept. 24.