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Recreation in Springbank
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$10M Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) Funds
Are you aware that RVC earmarked this $10M for recreation / culture amenities in Springbank?
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In January 2022, RVC administration presented Council with a draft policy regarding use of SR1 proceeds. The Policy was not supported by Council and, instead, Council agreed to the following:
MOVED by Councillor Hanson that the Community Recreation Funding Grant
Program Policy, C-317 Springbank Reservoir Amendment be referred back to Administration to
develop a standalone policy in lieu of Policy C-317, to manage the Springbank Recreation
Reserve Fund.
FACT: 16 months later, this standalone Policy governing use of the Springbank Recreation Reserve Fund has still not been finalized. RVC has not conducted any engagement with the SCA or the Springbank community on a draft Policy and has not responded to our request for engagement. Further, there are no plans by RVC administration to circulate the draft Policy for community engagement before it is brought to Council.
Agree or disagree: RVC should consult with the SCA in the development of the Springbank Recreation Reserve Fund Policy governing the use of SR1 funds. The draft Policy should then be circulated in Springbank for public comment prior to going to Council.
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As of today, no Springbank Recreation Reserve Fund Policy is in place to govern use of these funds. Regardless, RVC used $2,200,000 of these funds to purchase land in Springbank.
Agree or disagree: The SR1 funds shall only be accessed once a suitable Policy governing their use is in place.
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The SCA would like to provide RVC with feedback and input into the Policy that will guide the use of the Springbank Recreation Reserve Fund. The next few questions relate to this Policy.
Agree or disagree: The Springbank Recreation Reserve Fund Policy should acknowledge that these funds are the product of an exceptional circumstance and should therefore be treated as an opportunity to create transformational or legacy investments in the Springbank community.
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Agree or disagree: The Springbank Recreation Reserve Fund Policy should include a mechanism for community input or recommendations into decisions regarding use of the SR1 funds.
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Agree or disagree: The Springbank Recreation Reserve Fund Policy should encourage investment in projects where there is an opportunity to secure matching funds from other levels of government or through grants.
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Agree or disagree: RVC, with community input, shall explore the benefits & drawbacks of alternate structures, including foundations, trusts, community development corporations or endowments for all or part of the funds.
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Given what you now know about the Springbank Recreation Reserve Fund, in your opinion, how important is this issue to our community?
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Do you have any other comments regarding the
Springbank Recreation Reserve Fund?
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Springbank Land Purchase
Are you aware that this land has been acquired?
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Have you or anyone in your family been engaged at any point in time by RVC about the possible future uses of this 74 acres?
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Would you like additional engagement from RVC and/or the SCA on the 74 acres so that your opinions can be considered?
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The SCA views that the lands should be integrated with Springbank Park For All Seasons (SPFAS) and Springbank Community High School (SCHS) to improve parking, accessibility and bus / traffic congestion in the area. We also view that the lands should complement and integrate with SPFAS and SCHS facilities.
Agree or Disagree: To the extent possible, planning of the new lands should consider and complement the existing infrastructure at SPFAS and SCHS.
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In April 2023, Div 2 Councillor Don Kochan proposed a motion at Council (which passed) that administration should consider RVC-owned lands, such as the 74 acres, for the future home of the recycling depot currently located in Commercial Court. Councillor Kochan has suggested that 74 acres is a lot of land and it may not all be needed for recreation.
Agree or Disagree: RVC should not use the 74 acres for its operations (recycling, storage, etc); the land was purchased for recreation and it should be used for recreation.
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Agree or Disagree: RVC should hire a planner to work with the community (including SPFAS, SCHS/Rocky View Schools, SCA and RVC) to arrive at a master site plan for the 74 acres.
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Agree or Disagree: The SCA believes that much of the 74 acres could be opened for public access / low impact recreation in the near term.
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Given what you now know about the acquired lands next to SPFAS, in your opinion, how important is this issue to our community?
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Do you have any comments about the acquired lands?
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Community Centre
Phase 1 ($7.7M) includes the following:
7,000 sqft Banquet Hall
"A function or reception room for gatherings, events, meetings, or educational courses with the capacity to host 200 seated guests for a dining function. Attached to the room would be a service kitchen."
Two (2) 1,280 sqft Multi-Purpose Rooms
"Spaces that serve multiple program and functional purposes. The spaces should be designed with durability, versatility, and practicality so as to withstand wear-and-tear, stains, heavy foot traffic, etc. from various uses. Each space should be able to accommodate up to 50 persons."
Phase 1: Studio with hardwood floor (1,560 sqft)
"A space that facilitates instruction for physical activities and exercises. It may have equipment such as mirrors, barres, mats, spin cycles, exercise balls, steps or risers, etc. that are used in dance and fitness programs. It should be able to accommodate 20 to 25 persons."
What do you think of Phase 1?
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Do you have any comments about Phase 1?
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For comparison, Langdon, in East RVC, has received approval to proceed with planning a $32.7M facility that includes a banquet hall, seniors space, multi-purpose rooms, lease space, library, indoor turf field and track. The project is not phased. See the report here
The Langdon facility has a much higher focus on recreation.
In your view, does the Springbank Facility need a bigger focus on recreation? If so, choose which amenities you would like to see included in Phase 1.
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In your view, does the Springbank Facility need any of the below community amenities? If so, choose which amenities you would like to see included in Phase 1.
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The RVC report proposes Phase 3 (5-15 years) is a 25 acre community park located on the 74 acres costing $18.6M. This could include an event area for community activities, a nature/trail area and passive activity area (e.g. playgrounds)
What are your thoughts on this investment?
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Agree or disagree: The SCA's position is that RVC hire an architect / designer to work with the SCA and the community to refine "Phase 1" of the Springbank Facility.
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Given what you now know about the Springbank Facility project, in your opinion, how important is this issue to our community?
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Do you have any other comments about the Springbank facility project?
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Thank you!
If you have more to say on , we encourage you to reach out regarding any item in this survey to Div 2 Councillor Don Kochan at DKochan@rockyview.ca or Div 1 Councillor Kevin Hanson at KRHanson@rockyview.ca
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