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Home My WebLink AboutNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING_Bow City Residential Area MR Status Change NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Newell In the Province of Alberta PROPOSED REMOVAL of the Municipal Reserve (MR) Status on a County Owned MR Parcel located in the Hamlet of Bow City residential subdivision in the SW quarter of Section 13, Township 17, Range 17. 11:30 am. June 19, 2025 County of Newell Council Chambers NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED REMOVAL of the Municipal Reserve (MR) Status on a County Owned MR Parcel located in the Hamlet of Bow City residential subdivision in the SW quarter of Section 13, Township 17, Range 17. The Bow City residential subdivision located on the east side of Highway 539 and the north side of the Bow River, was ﬁrst registered in the Alberta Land Titles Office in 1984. The Bow City subdivision includes: • One (1) environmental reserve lot parallel to the Bow River • 21 residential lots of varying sizes (some are still vacant) • One (1) zero point six (0.6) acre Municipal Reserve lot that dissects the south portion and provides access to the Bow River • One (1) ﬁve point seven six (5.76) acre Municipal Reserve parcel that borders the north and east edges of the development and extends south to intersect the main internal access road. Municipalities acquire Environmental and Municipal Reserves through the subdivision process for the use and beneﬁt of the public, or to protect environmentally sensitive areas. During the 41 years since registered at the Alberta Land Titles Office, usage of these Municipal Reserve lots has primarily been passive in nature, with minimal County vegetation management. With the Bow City Community Center, campground, and park being in proximity, there is convenient access to these amenities for local community group and recreational use. The County has received inquiries regarding the development potential of the east 3.82 acres of the larger MR parcel. No formal public or recreational use has been recorded on this section. Before proceeding, Council must hold a public hearing to consider feedback. Following the hearing, Council will deliberate and may vote to remove the MR designation. If approved, the legal designation will be amended at Land Titles. The parcel may then be considered for future subdivision, sale, consolidation, or other approved use. The yellow border shows the boundary of Lot 23MR, Block 1, Plan 8410810 PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS • The hearing is called to order by Council. • The Chair introduces Council and staff, and outlines the procedure. • Administration presents the proposal and background. • Public presentations are invited: ﬁrst in support, then in opposition. • Council may ask questions of each speaker. • The Chair provides closing remarks and ends the hearing. • Council will then debate and vote on the proposal.