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Master Plan Presentation

Presentation Agenda

• Introductions – RC Strategies+PERC
• Purpose of a Master Plan
• How the Master Plan was developed
• Review some research from “State of Recreation, Culture &

Facilities”

• Review recommendations from “Recreation and Culture Master

Plan”

• Feedback mechanism

What is a Master Plan?

The Recreation, Culture & Facilities Master Plan will identify priorities and recommendations regarding the provision of recreation, culture, active and creative lifestyle opportunities, and services to meet the needs of residents and visitors over the next 10 years.

Project Process

Project Inputs

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

• Projections:
• 1.6% annual growth = 17,317 in 2029
• 2.5% annual growth = 17,750 in 2029

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Background Review

• Local Planning
• Strathmore Council Strategic Priorities
• 2018 Long Term Financial Plan
• Strathmore Municipal Development Plan
• Wheatland County Municipal Development Plan
• Provincial Planning
• Active Alberta Policy
• Municipal Government Act
• Spirit of Alberta – Alberta’s Cultural Policy

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Background Review

• National Planning
• A Framework for Recreation in Canada: Pathways to Wellbeing
• Let’s Get Moving: A Common Vision for Increasing Physical Activity and

Reducing Sedentary Living in Canada

• Truth and Reconciliation
• Canadian Sport for Life

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Engagement

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Household Survey Findings

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Household Survey Findings

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Household Survey Findings

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Household Survey Findings

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Household Survey Findings

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Household Survey Findings

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Household Survey Findings

State of Recreation, Culture & Facilities

Household Survey Findings

Recreation and Culture Master Plan

Foundations

Vision

All area residents have opportunities to participate in a variety of structured and unstructured recreation and culture activities individually, collectively, and as a family unit. Residents have pride in their community, feel a sense of belonging, and are healthy and

• fulfilled. The provision of recreation and cultural services enhances

the quality of life of community members.

Foundations

Principles

• There is consideration of the physical and financial sustainability of the natural and built

environments.

• Recreation and culture opportunities respect and welcome the broad diversity included in

the community.

• Services are responsive to changing community needs and service expectations.
• Partnerships grounded in trust and mutual response are integral to building healthy and

thriving communities.

• As a focal point for community activities, recreation and culture facilities are planned and

developed to provide opportunities for social interaction.

• Opportunities for recreation and culture services to provide important connections to

nature are sought.

• Decision making is conducted using fair and open processes.

Draft Foundations

Goals

• Residents participate in a variety of recreation and

culture opportunities.

• Residents are living healthy lifestyles.
• Communities are strong and caring.
• The Town makes decisions effectively.

Draft Recommendations

Service Delivery

• 1. Continue to develop new partnerships and enhance existing

partnerships in the provision of recreation and culture services.

• Limited resources mean partnerships are important
• A variety of current partnerships exist including with:
• Private sector – Strathmore Motor Products
• Neighbouring governments – Wheatland County, Siksika Nation
• Not For Profits – Strathmore Agricultural Society, Golden Hills School Division
• Partnership policy should be developed

Draft Recommendations

Service Delivery

• 2. Develop a centralized booking process for facilities.
• Town provides spaces as do others in the community
• Hurdle for groups trying to book spaces to know who to contact
• Single point of contact would make the process less complicated and
• nerous
• 3. Enhance communication efforts related to recreation and

culture opportunities and benefits.

• Many different vehicles are being utilized by Town and groups
• Leverage Town’s expertise and have a “primary” channel of communication

Draft Recommendations

Service Delivery

• 4. Strengthen capacity by providing support to non-

profit/partner organizations.

• The majority of opportunities are provided by volunteer run community
• rganizations and NFP
• It is important to ensure these groups are healthy and functioning well
• Community development role to help groups get the skills they need
• Volunteer management, marketing, governance, etc

Draft Recommendations

Service Delivery

• 5. Assist in the development of an umbrella organization for

the arts and cultural community.

• Provides as single entity that can help communicate and promote

themselves to the community and the Town

• Makes liaison with the Town easier / more efficient
• Single point of contact
• Ensures smaller arts and cultural groups have connection
• Assists group in sharing information and expertise
• Leverages the efforts of many

Draft Recommendations

Programming

• 6. Identify and reduce barriers to participation in recreation

and culture programs and activities.

• Main barriers are:
• Lack of awareness
• Program timing
• Admission costs
• 7. Develop a fees and charges policy.
• Identifies a process for setting fees
• Differentiates between groups
• Provides some direction on cost recovery and what should be included in

the recovery calculation

Draft Recommendations

Programming

• 8. Continue to focus on the delivery of community wide events

and activities.

• Majority of households said these are important
• Helps with community identity and creating a sense of belonging
• Can support inclusion and reconciliation
• 9. Ensure that programs respond to community needs.
• Town can fill gaps in provision
• Programming for youth; outdoor programming; special needs; cultural

programming

Draft Recommendations

Infrastructure

10.Implement a model to determine individual facility / amenity strategies.

• General public / household preference
• Community group / stakeholder preference
• Utilization of existing facilities / amenities
• Participation trends
• Supply in the area
• Supply compared to other communities
• Enhancements to:
• Climbing walls
• Fitness/ wellness facilities
• Performing arts theatres
• Art display spaces /

galleries

• Court sport spaces
• Indoor child play spaces
• Show / event facilities
• Ice arena sport facilities

Draft Recommendations

Infrastructure

11.Utilize a project / amenity prioritization framework when contemplating numerous projects that are competing for municipal support.

• Amenity strategy criteria plus:
• Community accessibility
• Social inclusion
• Operational financial impacts
• Partnership opportunity
• Expected economic impact
• Priorities
• Performing arts theatres
• Ice arena sport facilities

Draft Recommendations

Infrastructure

12.When considering the development of facilities, follow a defined project development framework.

• Needs assessment
• Feasibility analysis
• Design and development

Draft Recommendations

Infrastructure

13.When making decisions about locating any new recreation or culture facilities ensure the following issues are considered.

• Expansion capability
• Land use
• Regional partner appeal
• Parking and traffic impacts
• Active transportation corridors
• Proximity to other rec / culture amenities
• Proximity to schools and other complementary services

Draft Recommendations

Infrastructure

14.Implement an asset management and facility condition index approach.

• Reinvestment related to life cycle planning and budgeting
• The Town does contribute to an Infrastructure Reinvestment Reserve
• Consider the functional relevance of the space as well.
• Facility Condition Index
• If the capital investment is greater than 50% of the cost to replace the facility then

consider replacing the facility

Draft Recommendations

Data Collection

15.Implement an ongoing process for data collection to inform decision making and performance measurement.

• Ensure the uses for the information is understood
• Utilization data for all spaces is probably a start
• information can be used to determine whether desired outcomes are

being achieved

Feedback

• Hard Copy
• Online (www.Strathmore.ca)

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