Jeff Humble, director of Land and Planning, said they were facing a strict timeline as developers hoped to begin work by July. Councillor Dave Wind voiced concern about sewer lines already in the area that would connect the new buildings to the existing system.

"The water mains are in suitable condition, but the sewer lines will most likely need to be replaced," said Chris Greencorn, manager of public works and engineering, adding the cost of any sewer replacements would be passed on to the developers and not to the city.

Wind's biggest concern was what "suitable" meant, saying "I wonder if they aren't leaking all that much," speculating about the health of the water main system.

The proposal for the 3.7-acre parcel of land will house five two-storey eight-plex buildings, totalling 40 units, and one four-storey wood-frame apartment building, totalling 110 units.

A lot to like about special events policy: Falvo

Councillor Paul Falvo is pleased council voted in full support of the policy to provide healthy choice guidelines to city-sponsored special events.

"It promotes use of municipal tap water and positive, healthy activities," he said. "There is a lot to like."

Coun. Kevin Kennedy said it shows great progressive spirit on part of the administration, but mentioned it's important to understand proper composting techniques if the city is going to participate in this way.

Kennedy did his homework on composting and passed along information to acting city administrator Carl Bird about how to properly compost. Bird said they would look into it.

The city hopes the policy will provide a good foundation for future planning of events that will allow residents to experience healthy choices, participate in active living and to promote recycling, composting and alternative methods of travel to and from events.

Waste facility ago

Permission was granted last Monday by council for the development of an industrial waste management facility in the Kam Lake Industrial Park.

Councillor Mark Heyck said he was pleased with the thoroughness of the preparations undertaken by developers.

"I'm confident any dangers are being taken into serious consideration," Heyck said. "Having one central place is a much safer, more environmentally-friendly option."

The lone opposition vote came from Coun. David Wind, who said while Kam Lake is an industrial park, it still has residential housing in it. He said the site should be located in an area without people living there.

"I'm concerned about a fire or disaster of sorts," he said. "The Engle Business District or Highway 3 would be better suited for the facility." Creating a special zone accommodating to both residential and industrial is an impossible goal to achieve, said Coun. Dave McCann.

"Something has to take priority here and it's industrial," he said.

Heyck said people chose to take the risk to live in an industrial zone and must be aware of the possible risks of doing so.

Support for the facility from Coun. Kevin Kennedy came on the fact there are strict regulations and enforcement of such facilities.

Members appointed to Wildcat committee

City council voted in four new members of the Wildcat Cafe Advisory Committee.

Yvonne Quick of the Heritage Committee along with Jenni Legge and Joan Hirons of the Northern Frontier Visitors Association, who will be an alternate, will sit on the committee. Muriel Tolley and Carmen Jones were selected as members-at-large. The appointment will expire in May, 2011. Council hopes the appointment will enhance the committee's scope of interest and provide the public with an opportunity to become involved with a city board and the preservation of a local heritage site.