Attached is the Treasurer’s report submitted at the AGM for the operating year of 2021-2022. Link to report.
AGM Agenda
April 2022 Newsletter
Please find the April Newsletter here.
Malmo Community League Hall Redevelopment Update: Spring 2022
Link to the current MCL Hall Redevelopment Plan Part 1. Part 2.
Currently, MCL IRC has fundraised grant matching funds from our project partners of $900K, City of Edmonton ($450K), Westcorp($200K) & Malmo Community League ($250K), of the estimated $1.5M project cost. In late February 2022, the IRC received the news that our new hall grant applications submitted on June 1, 2021, to the Gov't of Alberta grant application (CFEP) and to the Gov't of Canada's Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the funding gap of $600K were not successful. The number of grant requests this year far exceeded the allotted money for either grant program. In addition, priority ranking was given to projects that were "shovel ready" meaning they could proceed with construction within 3-6 months of receiving funds. Given this feedback and with the Hall project's City of Edmonton Project Manager's, Laure Kowalashyn's, encouragement the IRC has opted to forge ahead with the "Design Phase" of the project to develop the project's 100% construction drawings to be development permit-ready ~ June 2022 and go to tender ~ September 2, 2022. The IRC is actively pursuing replying to CFEP, CCRF and other grant options available in the coming year to bridge the project's funding gap. As part of the fundraising effort, the IRC will be organizing a community and sponsor donation campaign alongside the detailed design process happening this summer with the Prime Consultant holo blok. Currently, the IRC is looking for some community volunteer talent in the areas of fundraising and grant application writing and of course donors and sponsors. Contact Chris Ouellette, IRC, Co-Chair at ircchair@malmoplains.com or 780-887-1637 to get involved or have any questions. Please come to the next Malmo Community League AGM at 8 PM, April 19th, to meet with the members of the IRC, MCL Executive and holo blok and provide feedback on the first steps of the design process that includes a site plan, floor plans, project elevation details, overall project dimensions, an estimate of construction costs and donation/sponsor opportunities. The Concept Phase functional program and masterplan can be found on the MCL Facebook page or via the attached link.
Annual General Meeting
The Malmo Plains Community League annual general meeting will be this Tuesday, April 19th at 8 pm. You can attend the meeting in person at the community league hall or via the Microsoft Teams link attached.
Michener Park Redevelopment Open House
Hello neighbours,
[Edit] Stantec is asking that participants register at https://uapt.ca. [/Edit]
Stantec Consulting, on behalf of the University of Alberta Properties Trust, will be hosting a third virtual Open House on April 21st from 6:00 to 7:00 PM where they will:
Provide an update on the project
Share the latest Master Plan
Provide an update on the timeline
Zoom Meeting URL:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84529692120?pwd=QWR2UkZ6U0F1MzFpcHFMK2xOV2pNdz09
Meeting ID: 845 2969 2120
Passcode: 123456
NOTE: The meeting will be recorded and posted to the UAPT website www.uapt.ca.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
Opening 48 Ave to Michener Park
Hello everyone,
Recently I’ve heard concerns about the possible opening of 48 Ave into the Michener Park redevelopment. The replies I've received from can be summarized as follows:
Community League: We don’t want 48 Ave open to traffic
City Councillor: I don’t want 48 Ave to open
University Property Trust: … the Trust does not desire to connect 48th Avenue
City Planning department: … the current iteration from Stantec on behalf of UofA Land Trust shows 48th Avenue terminating at the east property line.
Based on this, it appears there is no basis for the idea that 48 Ave will be opened to vehicle traffic between Malmo Plains and the Michener Park redevelopment.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
February 2022 Michener Park Update
Hello Neighbours,
Here is the February 2022 update on the redevelopment of Michener Park. Note that no decision has been made regarding Vanier Tower at this time.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
January 2022 Michener Park Update
Hello neighbours,
Below is the (slightly belated) report on the Michener Park redevelopment. Beside the ongoing removal of concrete from the site, the report says:
The tennis centre building has been demolished.
Vanier tower is being cleaned.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
Michener Park zoning changes
Hello neighbours,
Just in case people on the east side of the neighbourhood didn’t get the zoning change notice from the City of Edmonton, here’s a copy. In particular you will notice:
The strip along the south-eastern edge that backs onto the houses in Malmo Plains is proposed to be row housing with heights matching the existing homes in the neighbourhood.
The south west corner will be a storm water pond.
There will be a “general business” zone just off the entrance at 122 St and 48 Ave. This is for a possible grocery store.
The rest, as you would expect, will be zoned for a mix of low, medium, and high rise apartments.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
Michener Park Dec 2021 update
Hello Neighbours,
Here is the December 2021 update for the Michener Park redevelopment. Of note: no decision has been made regarding Vanier tower.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
COVID-19 Vaccines and children under 12
Hello Neighbours,
I know there are several households in Malmo Plains with young children and wanted to share the following announcement from the University of Alberta regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for children under the age of 12.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
Canadians under the age of 12 currently account for the highest number of new COVID-19 infections. COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 years old can protect them from infection and may reduce the number of new COVID-19 infections in Canada. If you are a parent or caregiver, you may have questions or concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines for children and wish to learn more.
The Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology at the University of Alberta, in partnership with the Alumni Association, invites you to a public panel discussion: COVID-19 VACCINES and CHILDREN: Your Questions Answered.
This will be a free virtual panel discussion on Tuesday December 7th at 6:00 PM where our expert panelists will explore the issue of vaccines and children. You can submit your questions before and during the event.
https://www.ualberta.ca/li-ka-shing-institute-virology/news-and-events/2021-12-public-forum.html
Walkabout with Michael Janz
Good morning neighbours,
I know this is short notice but this weekend, Saturday November 27th, Edmonton City Councillor Michael Janz will be hosting a walkabout in Malmo Plains to meet residents and discuss their concerns. We will meet at 1:00 PM at the opening in the fence along 111 St closest to the walkway to the LRT and then proceed south along the alley then west along the Whitemud Drive sound barrier. Everyone is welcome.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
Wanted: Rink Maintenance Worker
Hello Neighbours,
The Malmo Plains Community League is looking to hire someone to do the ice for the skating rink this winter. This is a paid position that is typically based on an hourly wage up to a maximum amount per month. Duties include but are not limited to:
A) Clearing snow and building up a base of 3 inches of ice in the rink and the skating area to the south of the hall then maintaining the ice throughout the winter
B) Clearing snow from the skating areas and the walks between the building and the league parking lot throughout the winter.
C) Ensuring the rink lights are on between 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily for public skate time.
D) Emptying the waste receptacle located outside the change room doors putting in fresh garbage bags supplied by the Community League as needed and otherwise maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds. Notifying the Facilities Director of any needed repairs and help with those repairs if appropriate.
E) Reporting to the Facilities Director or the police, as needed, situations where any person is discovered consuming alcohol or drugs and / or behaving inappropriately on the League premises.
Ice clearing and maintenance is not expected to be done when the wind chill is below -20 C or when the temperature rises above +5C. Reimbursement for fuel and other consumables is in addition to the salary. Note that the Malmo Plains Community League ice making equipment is to be used solely for the Malmo Plains Community League. Keys are to be returned at the end of the season. The person making the ice is responsible for their own personal protective equipment such as gloves, hearing protection, etc. Finally, the candidate should maintain WCB coverage to provide coverage in case of an accident or injury.
Anyone interested in this position is encouraged to contact the Malmo Plains Community League at:
Please provide information on your experience, salary expectations, and any other related ideas that would benefit the community. The reply deadline is Saturday November 27, 2021.
Thanks
Michener Park Update: December 2021
Hello Neighbours,
Here’s the November 2021 update on the Michener Park redevelopment from the University of Alberta.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
Sidewalk work during neighbourhood renewal
Hello neighbours,
During the neighbourhood renewal the first few feet of your sidewalk will be removed to ensure it aligns with the new city sidewalk that will be slightly higher than the existing sidewalk. For those of you with a driveway that connects to the street, the same thing applies. The cost of this work is covered by the renewal fees that are part of our property taxes.
Some people have expressed an interest in getting their entire sidewalk and/or driveway replaced during the renewal process for an additional cost. If you are interested in this additional work, you can contact Matt at Lafarge at 780-239-2857 for a quote.
Ken
Edmonton Police Service Safety Presentation
Hello neighbours,
In response to rising reports of crime and vandalism, the Edmonton Police Service will be holding an online presentation. Please join us on Thursday October 28th from 7:00 to 8:15 PM.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
Ward Papastew Candidate Electoral Forum
Hello neighbours,
Sandra Marin from the Grandview Community League with help from the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues has organized a candidate forum for the upcoming October 18th election municipal election.
As you probably know, the City has changed from numbered to named wards and Malmo Plains is now in the Papastew ward (pronunced: Pah-Pah-Stay-Oh). For your reference, please see the map here: https://www.edmonton.ca/public-files/assets/document?path=PDF/papastew_ward_map.pdf
Ideally this would have been an in-person event with microphones available for attendees to ask questions. Sadly, the fourth wave of COVID-19 currently overwhelming our hospitals makes that impossible so instead, there will be an online Zoom conference. When registering for the meeting, you will be able to submit a question. Note that the moderator may group similar themed questions to allow as many questions as possible to be addressed.
The event will start at 7:00 p.m on Wednesday September 29 and end at 9:00 p.m. Organizers will do their best to “admit” attendees quickly into the meeting room but it is advisable to join on time to ensure there is time for this to happen.
Only the candidates and moderator will be invited to turn on their cameras and microphones. Each candidate will have the opportunity to share opening and closing comments, as well as answer questions.
The organizers will do their best to ask as many questions as time allows and ask for your patience and understanding if do do not get to your question. Please post your question when you complete the registration form. During the event, questions may be posted in the chat box but time may not permit these questions to he addressed.
Note that the screen name of all participants, the moderator, and candidates will be visible to all participants. Please do not turn on your microphone or camera. If someone intentionally breaks the rules, they may be removed from the virtual forum.
Papastew municipal candidates forum
Sep 29, 2021 07:00 PM Edmonton
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://efcl-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcocOippjksHNb5OATrQ7nZkoSe8XbxUn5M
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
UofA Long Range Development Plan Amendment
Hello Neighbours,
Here’s a summary from the University of Alberta about the June 29, 2021 open house for the amendment to their Long Range Development Plan regarding Sector 14. If you’re not familiar with “Sector 14”, see this link:
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League