Title
Lake Wabamun Boat Launch Study (9:30am - 30 Minutes)
Ted Muller, EDA Collaborative Inc.
Proposed Motion(s)
That the Governance and Priorities Committee accept the Lake Wabamun Boat Launch Study as information.
Further,
That the Governance and Priorities Committee direct Administration to enter into discussions with Lake Wabamun Municipalities for the purposes of discussing implementation of the Study's recommendations.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
To present the Lake Wabamun Boat Launch Study.
Summary
Parkland County recognized the need to carry out a Boat Launch Study on Lake Wabamun. The Lake is seeing increasing usage by the boating public which has created some issues amongst a number of County subdivisions, as well as the Summer Villages along its shores. The two formally developed boat launches on the Lake appear to be unable to handle the demands placed upon them for access; this has resulted in increasing use of undeveloped lake access points situated in County subdivisions and Summer Villages around the Lake. Issues being raised by County and Summer Village residents include traffic related concerns, parking issues in their neighborhoods, garbage and shoreline damage.
All municipalities surrounding Lake Wabamun were invited to participate on a Joint Steering Committee to guide the project and EDA Collaborative Inc. was contracted to carry out the study. The primary goal to confirm what the lake access issues are and what solutions might exist to address them.
Administration is pleased to present the Study findings for Governance and Priorities Committee's information.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Quality of Life
Goal 1 - Parkland County is a diverse and inclusive community that will balance the needs of its residents and provide a choice of lifestyles in a harmonious and safe environment.
Governance
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