TOWN HALL MEETING, MAY 27, 7 P.M.

, Kanata Seniors Centre

Plan to attend this meeting to find out what is happening in our community and City wide issues that impact our area. At this meeting information will be provided on transit and road proposals, a recent grow operation raid, plans received for two more apartment buildings in the Town Centre and further discussion of MacDonalds. There will be more information on the Tanger Outlet Mall and progress of the Richcraft Recreation Complex, Kanata Project and fundraising for it. Updates on: 417 construction, the Interprovincial Bridge, property taxes, community awards, the library Imagine consultation, development on City owned lands in the Kanata Town Centre, public meeting on expansion lands along March Road, community policing, residents items. This is an opportunity to contribute your ideas and opinions.

KANATA TOWN CENTRE LANDS Meeting June 11, 7 P.M., All Saints Catholic High School
In the 1990s, the City of Kanata purchased land along Kanata Avenue for a natural park and development. The 25 acre park was partially funded by donations and is protected as parkland. The remainder of the property has been transferred to the Community Lands Board (on which I serve as Vice Chair) to prepare and implement a development plan. Kanata had developed initial plans which included a road crossing the ridge. Due to costs, the City of Ottawa is now planning to remove that road from these plans and make other changes. Our public meeting, in the gym at All Saints, will outline some ideas for development on the KTC lands and get input from the community prior to creating a final plan. This is your opportunity to help design the future for lands.

END OF YEAR BBQS & STREET PARTIES

Is your school having an end of year BBQ? Is your business or community group holding a gathering or street party to meet your neighbours? Im happy to attend to meet you, enjoy a good time and respond to your questions. Id particularly like to tell you about our new Kanata Richcraft Recreation Complex and how you can be a part of it contact my office. Enjoy your summer and join me for the Kanata North Picnic on Wednesday, July 17.

LIBRARY IMAGINE IDEA FEST

How do you envision the library of the future? What would you like the library to be and to do? Until June 15 you can submit your ideas, vote on other ideas and help the Library Board ensure that our libraries are right for the 21 st century. To participate in the online ideas campaign go to www.imagine-opl-bpo.ca. At that site, you can also watch a new video about todays Ottawa Public Library. Submitting an idea will enter you in the draw to win an Apple iPad.

CONSTRUCTION SEASON has arrived and this year is the start of the challenges
arising from construction of the Light Rail system on top of normal construction work. Check the City website for detours and restrictions and plan your trip accordingly. Where possible take the bus and relax rather than fighting the traffic.

COMMUNITY NOTICES
TOWN HALL MEETING, May 27, 7 P.M. - on future transit to Kanata and development proposals in the Town Centre Lands, Kanata Seniors Centre, 2500 Campeau Drive MAYORS RURAL EXPO, May 31, 7 A.M. 2 P.M., City Hall GIVE AWAY WEEKEND, June 1-2, City wide put items at the curb with a Free sign RELAY FOR LIFE, June 7, all night starting at 7 P.M., Walter Baker Park, Terry Fox Drive KANATA TOWN CENTRE LANDS MEETING, June 11, 7 P.M., All Saints Catholic High School Gymnasium, 5115 Kanata Avenue KANATA NORTH PICNIC, July 17, 4-7 P.M., Sandwell Green Park