League Executive

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Glenwood CL Annual General Meeting

Win GAS or MEAT at the AGM Sunday, April 17th, 2pm

16430 97 Ave at the Glenwood Hall

Please join us for coffee or tea – you could win a $50 gift card for Sandylane Meat Shop (in Glenwood) or a $50 gas card from Petro Canada!

We require a certain number of community residents to have enough people to vote our executive in.  Please consider attending even if you cannot volunteer for any executive positions.  You must be in attendance to win the gift cards.

Please come out and join us at the meeting.  It is open to everyone living in Glenwood in apartments, condos and houses whether you rent or own your home.

This year we have also have an interesting event happening in conjunction with our AGM!

Have you heard of the Sensational Game “GO”?
Following the AGM there will be a presentation on the game of GO by some experienced GO players. You will be fascinated to discover why GO is the most popular board game of skill in the world. It is not only fun for all ages but teaches many mental skills such as patience and perseverance. It can be peaceful but in reality it is a struggle between 2 players to control territory on a 19 by 19 grid between black stones and white stones.

We invite you to come and see and even try a small board game.  Weekly sessions will follow on Wednesdays starting on April 20th with instruction and games.  Adults and children ages 6 and up are welcome to attend, and residents of neighbouring communities are also welcome. Make friends. Have fun. Learn.

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Glenwood CL in the News – Edmonton Journal

Citizens Speak – But is Council Listening? – by Gordon Kent

Click to view

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West LRT Update

City Council has approved a final conceptual design plan for the WLRT Lewis Estates-Downtown Corridor.  The approved plan does not incorporate any changes to the Jasper Place area from earlier drafts which were made available to the public.  The Glenwood CL is dissapointed that none of our recommendations regarding traffic flow, and business/residential access were incorporated in Council’s final decision. For more information, visit Edmonton.ca/LRTprojects

With this decision made, the League will be focusing it’s civic involvement on advancing the goals of the Jasper Place Revitalization Strategy, and pursuing a statutory land-use plan (Area Redevelopment Plan) for the Glenwood Community, in order to manage current and future redevelopment pressures.  We will be working closely with the West Edmonton Community Council and Jasper Place Revitalization Steering Committee on these efforts.

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December 8th West LRT Public Hearing – Presentation

Below are links to the presentation the Glenwood Community League will be making to City Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee this Wednesday.

 

Presentation Text

Presentation PowerPoint

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Schools Closures

On Tuesday, November 30th, EPSB Trustees voted 7-2 for renewable two-year moratorium on school closures.  10 speakers also addressed the board in support of the motion (Glenwood’s presentation is below).   This is an opportunity to work towards enhancing the viability of neighborhood schools in mature communities that we intend to take full advantage of.

Glenwood EPSB Presentation

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Pawn Shop/Pay Day Loan Development Application

This past month the Glenwood CL received notice that a Development Permit has been approved for 10060-156st to change the current use from “General Retail” to Minor Second Hand Store (Pawn Shop) with an Accessory Professional, Financial and Office Support Service (Pay Day Loans).  The notice and a map of the location are available below.

This application clearly runs contrary to the goals of the Jasper Place Revitalization and Stony Plain Road Business Revitalization Zone, and would likely be in violation of the Custom Commercial Overlay prescribed for future application on the Stony Plain Road corridor in the Jasper Place Revitalization Strategy.  The league executive has filed an appeal and we are preparing for a hearing date before the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board on either the 14th, or 16th of December.

For more information check back here, or watch your email inbox if you are on the Glenwood mailing list.

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West LRT – December 8th Public Hearing

Edmonton City Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee will be holding a non-statutory public on the recommended conceptual design plan for the approved West LRT Corridor.  The plan will be going to Council for a final decision in January 2011.

Below you’ll find links to the committee’s agenda for the 8th, as well the reports City Administration is submitting to Council.  The Glenwood League Executive is currently preparing our presentation to Council.

As with all Council meetings, you’ll be able to watch online at councilontheweb.edmonton.ca

TPW – Dec 8 Agenda

Admin Report

Concept Plan – 1

Concept Plan – 2

Concept Plan – 3

Concept Plan – 4

Admin Inquiry – 1

Admin Inquiry – 2

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West LRT information sessions – November 29/30, 2010

West LRT information sessions – November 29/30, 2010

The City of Edmonton is preparing to present recommended Concept Plans to City Council on the West LRT extension. This includes information on where the LRT tracks will be located within the corridor, LRT station locations, and access.

Information sessions are scheduled for the to overview the recommended Concept Plans with the public and answer questions.

Monday, November 29, 2010 (Lewis Estates to Stony Plain Road Business District)
West Edmonton Mall, Fantasyland Hotel 17700 87 Avenue

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 (Stony Plain Road Business District to Downtown)
MacEwan City Centre Campus, 105 Street Building, 10700 104 Avenue
*information on the Downtown LRT Connector will also be available at this session.

All sessions will be held from 4 pm to 9 pm. A presentation overviewing the recommendations will be made at 4:30 pm and repeated at 7:00 pm. Project staff will be also be available for one-on-one conversations throughout the session.

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West LRT Stakeholder Meeting

West LRT Meeting

ROSS SHEPPARD HIGH SCHOOL (SMALL GYMNASIUM)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010, 8-10 P.M.

A coalition of stakeholders impacted by the proposed Stony Plain Road LRT route has arranged a meeting of stakeholders, city officials, and the interested public.

The purpose of the meeting will be to review reports about the proposed route, published by the city’s transportation department and consultants.
Key points to review include:

* The process used to develop the recommendations.
* Land use changes.
* Walkability.
* Transparency of acquisitions.
* Method of inclusion of stakeholders.

The transportation department will formally present the route to City Council on December 8, 2010.

This meeting offers an opportunity in advance to discuss recent developments.

City of Edmonton – Public Involvement Report

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Indoor Soccer Registration 2010

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Glenwood’s “Party in the Park” – September 11

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July/August Edition of the SPURR

Check out the online version of The SPURR (Stony Plain Road and Area Urban Revitalization Report) – Click here

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Family Friendly Multi-Unit Housing Workshop

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News from our June Meeting

Get ready for a fun-filled day in Glenwood on September 11th, as the GlenwoodCL will be holding a Party in the Park September bash, following the 2010 Dogapalooza event which will also be taking place in the community!  Watch our events page for further updates.

The Glenwood League Executive has been active in the WLRT debate over the past year, and has decided to take that involvement in a new direction, as we will be pursuing an amendment to the West LRT Route.  Where the current corridor has both tracks situated on Stony Plain Road, the league will be pursuing an alternative which would place one track on 100th Avenue and the other on Stony Plain Road.  Watch our West LRT page for further updates and information.

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Lost & Found

FOUND: An MP3 player was found in Allin Park recently.  If you or someone you know has lost theirs, please email glenwoodcommunity@hotmail.com and give a description of the player or the playlist to claim it.  Or, if you don’t have a computer, give Michele a call at 780 439-3169 to be connected with the person who found it.

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City of Edmonton – Public Involvement Calendar

Want to stay up to date on City Council, committee meetings, information sessions, and other public involvement events?  Check out the City of Edmonton’s Public Involvement Calendar.

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Residential Infill Guidelines Presentation

Residential Infill Guidelines Information Session Presentation May 5 2010 – Click to Download

Thank you to all those who attended the presentation last night at the Glenwood Hall, Bev Zubot from the EFCL, and Lisa Larson and Paula Ainsley from the City of Edmonton.

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Glenwood Community League – Change of Date for our May Meeting

In order for the League Executive to attend the West LRT workshop, our May meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, May 10th, 7pm at the Glenwood Hall (16430-97ave).

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West LRT Conceptual Design – Public Involvement

There is one workshop scheduled for the segment of the WLRT corridor affecting the Glenwood Community

163st/87ave to Stony Plain Road/142st

Thursday, May 6, 2010 – 6pm to 9:30 pm

Meadowlark Community League Hall (Entrance from alley)

15961-92ave

Edmonton.ca/lrtprojects

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City Liaison Director – Year-End Report

Click to download the year-end City Liaison report from our 2010 AGM