Beaumont Newsletter May 2018

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YOUR COUNCIL KEEPING YOU CONNECTED May 2018 | www.beaumont.ab.ca

Let’s Talk Beaumont opportunity to learn more about current initiatives and have their voices heard.

Share your ideas for making Beaumont a better place to live, work and play.

Let’s Talk Beaumont!

In particular, on the Let’s Talk Beaumont site you can: Learn about new projects currently open for public input Provide your input on projects via our online feedback forms and surveys

The Town of Beaumont has a new public engagement platform.

Follow and participate in engagement opportunities to help shape projects, policies and initiatives.

Town of Beaumont’s engagement website is designed to provide residents with an

Learn about upcoming public engagement events Subscribe to project updates Review project materials, public engagement summaries, and decision outcomes

MAYOR AND COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION Mayor John Stewart 780-293-5650 Councillor Kathy Barnhart 780-721-5504 Councillor Bill Daneluik 587-357-5206 Councillor Perry Hendriks 780-929-5102 Councillor Sam Munckhof-Swain 780-690-0031 Councillor Martin Stout 780-904-9623 Councillor Steven vanNieuwkerk 780-991-0871

Let’s Talk Beaumont!

Email links for Mayor and Council are online at beaumont.ab.ca/council

CONTACT INFORMATION 5600 49 Street Beaumont AB T4X 1A1 780-929-8782 admin@beaumont.ab.ca

Beaumont Council

Mayor John Stewart

Councillor Kathy Barnhart

Councillor Bill Daneluik

Councillor Perry Hendriks

Councillor Councillor Sam Munckhof- Martin Stout Swain

Councillor Steven vanNieuwkerk

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Our Centre-Ville & Our Zoning Blue Print The Town is working on two inter-related projects to help shape our community: Let’s Talk Centre-Ville Project This project includes a review of the Central Area Redevelopment Plan, a Centre-Ville Parking Strategy, French Village Design Guidelines, and Economic Development Framework

Let’s Talk Our Zoning Blueprint: Land Use Bylaw Project This project is a rewrite of the Town’s existing Land Use Bylaw which regulates and controls the use and development of land and buildings in the community

We will be engaging the community over the next few months to hear what you think on a variety of topics related to these projects!

How can you become involved?

1. Complete our online survey and let us know how you want to see old and new neighbourhoods throughout Beaumont develop and redevelop at letstalkbeaumont.ca (survey closes on May 21)

2. Come to our upcoming Open House: When? May 16, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where? The Crepe & Shake Cafe (5110 50 Ave) Drop in anytime!

3. Join our mailing list by sending an e-mail to ourbeaumont@beaumont.ab.ca to receive updates on the latest events, info, and more!

2018 Construction Projects With any construction there are always challenges, and this is amplified when construction takes place in established neighbourhoods and high traffic areas. It is never the intention of Beaumont or the contractor to cause any inconvenience.

For more information on all construction projects visit Beaumont.ab.ca/construction.

Garbage Collection Regular garbage collection is not expected to be disrupted, place your bins out as usual. At times when garbage trucks cannot access your roadway, the contractor will collect bins from the curbside and make sure your refuse is disposed of properly. Should there be any issue with garbage pick-up please contact Alyssa Carson, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator by phone 780-929-4306 or by email at Alyssa.carson@beaumont.ab.ca.

Hours of Construction Beaumont’s Noise Abatement Bylaw 642-05 Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 11: p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sundays and Statutory Holidays 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Contact Contact Alvaro Soto, Project Manager if you have any questions or concerns regarding construction and/contractor(s) by phone 780-929-4304 or by email at Alvaro.soto@beaumont.ab.ca.

2018 Neighbourhood Renewal Program (NRP) Coming to streets in Beauridge, Beau Meadows, and Glenbrae Meadows.

Every year local roadways are visually inspected to assess the condition of pavement, curbs and sidewalks. Deficiencies are compared with previous ratings, then averaged for the neighbourhood. This average determines the kind of renewal needed. Factors affecting selection and timing include infrastructure condition, budget and coordination with utilities.

This Program is a cost-effective, long-term strategic approach that is designed to: • Bring infrastructure up to current design and construction standards; • Improve pedestrian safety and accessibility; • Add curb ramps to intersections; • Install lower profile roll-faced curbs or straight face curbs based on design requirements and surrounding environment; and • Consider curb extensions at pedestrian crossings near schools, community halls and playgrounds.

Drainage Improvements The Town of Beaumont will be completing drainage improvements in the Four Seasons trail system, Beau Meadows (48 Street), and Gerry Patsula Lions RV Park. Drainage improvements is designed to address major ponding issues and to allow safe passage for the residents in summer and winter months.

Ken Nichol Parking Lot Construction Parking lot improvements will be happening on the north half of the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre parking lot and a section of 55 Avenue in order to eliminate the steep grades affecting Beaumont Transit. The Town of Beaumont will take this opportunity to install a new storm system on 55 Avenue to alleviate any ponding issues in the parking lot of J.E. Lapointe School.

Township Road 510 Overlay Upgrades to Township Road 510, west of Range Road 243 will occur this construction season. The work consists of an overlay for 800m west of Range Road 243.

The overlay is designed to accomplish the following: • Bring infrastructure up to current design and construction standards; • Improve drivability by eliminating the potholes; and • Provide temporary improvement until twinning is brought on by more development.

Beauridge (left) (55 Avenue, 55 Street, 56 Street and 54 Avenue) Beau Meadows (right) (45 Avenue and 47 Street) and Glenbrae Meadows.

Property Assessments and Tax Notices

Upcoming Events

Beaumont’s 2018 mill rate has been set. Council adopted the 2018 Mill Rate Bylaw which reflects an average municipal tax increase of 2 percent. The average assessment value for residential properties in 2017 is $443,432. Based on this average, a homeowner would see an increase in property taxes of $4.02 per month. (This number is effective for people who are not on the Tax Installment Plan).

Kids Can Catch Sunday, June 10 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Don Sparrow Lake Beaumont and presenting sponsors invite you to come out and fish. Fishing mentors and pro-staff are pond-side to teach you the basics, from setting up your rod to casting, reeling and safe fish handling. For full details on the event and to register visit www.ab-conservation.com/events/kids-can-catch.

The annual combined assessments and tax notices will be mailed by May 31. Taxes are due June 30, with a 6 percent penalty applied on July 1. We appreciate your assistance in making payment in a timely manner.

The 2018 2 percent tax increase takes into consideration Beaumont’s operations; the demands from residents on certain levels of municipal services; the impact of major projects; the requirements of a growing community; and the need to remain competitive in the Capital Region. Council strives to seek a balance between the current and future needs of residents and our community.

In order to determine the assessment value of your home, assessors gather actual sales data to July 2017 to set your assessed value. Beaumont’s total assessment is based on the market value of individual properties, so your taxes may be higher or lower than the average depending on your home’s value.

Beaumont will host an open house where you can meet and talk with the property assessor on Tuesday, June 12 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. If you are unable to attend the open house and you have questions about your assessment, contact Veronica at 780-929-3306.

As always, if you have questions or concerns you can contact your elected officials at the numbers below, or by email.

Email links for the Mayor and Councillors are online at Beaumont.ab.ca/council

Town and Country Days June 15 - 17 Beaumont’s annual community festival includes many activities: petting zoo, parade, soap box derby, show & shine, pancake breakfast, fun run, food trucks and more! A full weekend schedule will be released in late May. Go to beaumont.ab.ca/events for Parade Registration.

Beaumont Blues & Roots Festival June 15 - 17 The Beaumont Blues and Roots Festival is back at Four Seasons Park with a lineup of talented performers including Sam Roberts Band and Serena Ryder. For information and tickets, please visit www.bbrf.ca.

Canada Day July 1, 2018 O Canada! Celebrate Canada’s birthday in Beaumont! You don’t have to drive or fight with parking to enjoy your Canada Day celebration, walk, bike or drive to Four Seasons Park and participate in the many various family activities held annually.

Fireworks over Don Sparrow Lake cap off this great day! www.beaumont.ab.ca/events