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TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN

On Wednesday, October 9th, the Mayor will be speaking on transportation issues at 8:15a.m. The Transportation Master Plan will be tabled at a Joint Meeting of the Transportation Committee and Transit Commission at 3:00p.m. that same day. As a member of both the Transportation Committee and Transit Commission, I will see the plan for construction of needed road and transit infrastructure for the first time. This plan will span over the next five years, and provide projections until 2031. I do not yet have the Citys plan for public consultation on the Transportation Master Plan, which is important for both residents and businesses in Kanata North; however, I have been informed that the Transportation Master Plan will be going back to the Committees for approval in late November. I will provide more information as it becomes available. I will also provide opportunities for everyone to give input on the plan prior to Council approval.

CARP LANDFILL
Meetings between public members, City Staff, and West Area Councillors have been held to discuss the next steps regarding the Carp Landfill. City lawyers are working with the community lawyer to examine all aspects of the approval given by the province to determine whether there is an opportunity to have changes made to the approval. Some of the community concerns will be met through the zoning and site plan process. I will continue to keep you informed.

DESIGN GUIDELINE STUDY FOR KANATA, OCTOBER 17TH

The City is reviewing subdivision guidelines for areas outside the Greenbelt. With smaller lot sizes, and parking, sidewalk, tree planting, snow storage, street lighting and utility placement issues, some conflicts have occurred. The team of consultants working on these guidelines are holding a public consultation on Thursday, October 17th from 7:00p.m. to 8:30p.m. in the Mlacak Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive. Join me to put forward your ideas so that future developments will not experience some of the issues that we are facing with our current developments.

LIBRARY TEEN AUTHOR FEST

Teens interested in writing will enjoy these author events being held across the City until November 29th. These events are free and open to all interested teens and tweens.

Big names include Lemony Snicket and Lauren Oliver. For dates and details go to www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/TAF. These programs are sponsored by Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.

CIVIC ART GALLERY

The Kanata Civic Art Gallery in the Mlacak Centre is open during the construction of our expanded library. On October 5th, the Kanata Civic Art Gallery is holding 'K'onstruction from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m, with artist demos and children's activity. As well, the gallerys 20th Annual Gift of Art Show & Sale will be held in the upper halls on November 16th & 17th from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. both days. We are fortunate to have many gifted artists in our community who are worth a visit and our support.

WINTER OPERATIONS TRAINING

I am meeting with our Operations Staff to review the routes for winter operations to ensure that all roads, sidewalks, and key pathways will be cleared of snow and ice. You will see some snow-cleaning equipment going through the community as drivers are trained for the first snowfall which hopefully wont be too soon! Driver-in-Training signs will be visible on the training vehicles.

BUS PADS are being installed at Terry Fox at Helmsdale (both sides of the road) and
Keyrock at Brunskill this fall.

HAVE A GREAT IDEA? Apply to the Better Neighbourhood Program by October

21st for up to $30,000 to support your idea. For application criteria, please visit www.ottawa.ca.

JOB FAIR for the RICHCRAFT RECREATION COMPLEX is being held on

October 5th from 10:00a.m. to Noon at the Mlacak Centre. Bring your resume and qualifications, and meet the hiring team.

REGISTER NOW for classes at the RICHCRAFT RECREATION COMPLEX The Richcraft Recreation Complex Registration Guide for Winter 2014 is
now accessible through my web site. The Official Opening is being planned for early December, with classes starting in January 2014.