I would just like to highlight what has been happening/going on behind the scenes this past month, in no particular order.
At this point in time, we are still waiting to find out what will be done at the main hall due to structural damage. We have heard nothing definite at this point and have applied for exceptional funding from the City to try and cover the almost $5,000 monthly expenses we have. There will be significant costs incurred for the repairs and we will need to call an emergency meeting at some point to get membership approval for the final spend. Thank you for your patience.
Hopefully our Community Cleanup on June 24 was a huge success. Thank you, Sue H. and Chantal O., once again for stepping up to organize this awesome event—you are appreciated!
Our 50th Anniversary and Neighbour Day celebration on June 17 will also have occurred by the time you read this. Thank you, Danny Greene, for spearheading this event and helping to build community—much appreciated!
We provided feedback on several single-family redevelopment applications. Things have slowed down somewhat in terms of development applications in our communities. We are seeing a building permit trend whereby additions are made to our older bungalows, then they are gutted and redeveloped.
Red Point Media reached out to ask about the redevelopment of Richmond Green. We indicated that the land has not been sold at this time, and that we are still hoping the City will reconsider the sale of the baseball diamonds. We provided some feedback and documents that have been submitted to Council. The journalist indicated that there are concerns with how quickly Calgary is losing green space, so it will be interesting to see where this story goes.
Residents have reached out with concerns that we will now have to pay for restricted parking passes despite the fact that they are a direct result of MRU student parking. Councillor Walcott has indicated that he will field your concerns. You can reach his office here: https://www.calgary.ca/council/ward-8/contact-ward-8.html.
Several residents have expressed concerns regarding the number of homeless people who are in and around Richmond Green Park. I have brought this issue forward to our Community Resource Officer and am waiting to hear back from him.
A resident has indicated that there are speeding concerns down Dieppe from Burma Star and past the playground zone. Residents using the area, please reduce your speed. For residents living in the area, please take the time to file an online concern with the police. They track incidents and respond accordingly. You can go to our website and click on the Traffic Safety link to report concerns: https://www.rutlandparkcommunity.com/resources.
If you have not already signed up for our email updates, please do so on our website, www.rutlandparkcommunity.com. The City often gives us very short notice for upcoming events, and this is the quickest way for us to reach you. Please also join us on Facebook—Rutland Park Community Association. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Leanne Ellis
VP Development and Traffic
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