Rick Gendron, 818 Studio, and Bipul Bhowmik, Transportation Engineer, Engineering, provided an update on the construction of the Kiyām Community Park, noting that the project is on track and weather dependent.
Entrance
Brianne English, Member, entered the meeting at 5:19 p.m.
Caitlin Downie, Manager, Culture and Social Development, provided an update on the public art and heritage plaque planned for the Kiyām Community Park, noting that installation of all pieces is planned for the spring.
Deanne Bergey, Director, Community Services and Protection, provided an update on the downtown Community Policing Office, which is nearing completion and is intended to be an enhancement to the Timberlea and South Policing detachments.
Lisa Sweet, Director, Business and Investment Attraction, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT), provided an overview of the Microbusiness Pilot Project Partnership that is planned for the Kiyām Community Park. This project will be conducted in phases and will have stalls for microbusinesses to set up in the Park before moving to a permanent commercial space.
Exit
Melanie Walsh, Member, exited the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
Conflict of Interest and Vacating of Chair
Chair Roy Williams declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 4.2 Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Update due to an employment relationship, and exited the meeting at 6:08 p.m., at which time Vice Chair Jean-Marc Guillamot assumed the Chair.