\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe committee did not recommend approval of the subdivision and variance.<\/p>\n
\u201cNorth Kildonan has been developed in a very piecemeal way,\u201d said Coun. Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan). \u201cThis is an area that has developed more orderly (and) as a result I don\u2019t think we should allow for disorderly development in this area.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to push back on these items,\u201d Coun. Russ Wyatt (Transcona) added.<\/p>\n
During the committee\u2019s regular meeting, objections to plans for a two single-family dwellings at 285\/287 Hazel Dell Ave. were raised by Ron Walker, whose mother lives next door. He said plans have been inconsistently presented during the development process. The matter was referred back to the applicant to deal with placement of doors.<\/p>\n
Plans for a detached garage at 617 Transcona Blvd. were approved. The committee also made a motion for a blanket plan-approval for any future detached garages along Transcona Boulevard that fit within the existing bylaw.<\/p>\n
Land dedication reserve funding was approved for: new netting at the Transcona Stadium ($20,000); and new benches in four parks in Transcona ($4,000).<\/p>\n
A handful of per capita grants, ranging from $1,000 to $100 were also approved for community events and programs.<\/p>\n
Additional motions were also passed requesting that the city re-install a crosswalk on Besant Street next to Hampstead School, which was removed during road reconstruction, but has yet to be replaced; fill a hole at 901 Day St.; install a pedestrian signal at the bus-loop on Regent Avenue West at Kildonan Place; add a sidewalk or AT path to Black Diamond Boulevard in Prairie Landing Industrial Park, and expand transit options to the area; report on allowing spring tree planting as part of a site plan for a new park off Gunn Road; develop a temporary off-leash dog park to the west of Park City Commons on Transcona Boulevard; create a pedestrian crossing on Devonshire Drive at Tommy Douglas Drive; and provide an update on the implementation of budgeted improvements for Kilcona Park, among others.<\/p>\n
A special meeting of the committee was held June 30 to deal with a number of items before the summer break.<\/p>\n
Land dedication reserve funding was approved for two projects in William Reid Park in Transcona: $38,000 for playground redevelopment, and $7,140 for tree pruning. The committee also approved $18,180.91 to help the East Winnipeg Sports Association Inc. for enhancements at Buhler Recreation Park ahead of the upcoming World Police and Fire Games, which take place later this summer. The committee also approved a per capita grant of $1,000 for the Hi Neighbour Festival.<\/p>\n
Plans for a multifamily development at 591 Washington Ave. were also approved.<\/p>\n
The committee also heard an update on the East of the Red RecPlex feasibility study from the McGowan Russell Group. The report proposes a 92,000-square-foot \u201cone-stop shop\u201d to be located next to the new Transcona Library on Transcona Boulevard. Cost is expected to be over $89 million, if approved and construction budgeted for 2026. Multifamily development would also be included on or around the site, which would help recoup costs of development of the project. Costs of construction would be shared among three levels of government, with the city contributing upwards of $26 million, if approved.<\/p>