At today's Airdrie city council meeting, a motion was made to direct the administration to review alternatives to the current snow and ice control policy.

Deputy Mayor Heather Spearman brought forward the motion as many residents have voiced their frustration on the street conditions following our latest storm.

'I move that council directs the administration to review alternatives to the current snow and ice control policy that would reflect the growth and demands of a city with a 100k population, incorporate technology and best practice options from other municipalities; and provide transparency on how the city of Airdrie can best integrate the surrounding snow removal standards for a more holistic service."

Council all voted in favour of the motion.

During talks about clarification on the motion, Councillor Ron Chapman asked a question on if we would see changes implemented this year if said changes were made. 

Deputy Mayor Spearman made it clear the reason she is bringing this motion up now, is so the council can look at it this fiscal year in order to look out for the next budget season as it could have large budget implications.

"I think there is a lack of understanding from the public around how the city of Airdrie's borders are set versus where Rocky View County clears snow versus where the province clears snow versus where the City of Calgary clears snow. So maybe there's a more fulsome conversation that can be had around the region around Airdrie, how that snow and ice is cleared, who's responsible for what and what that will look like going forward in the future," explained Deputy Mayor Spearman.

Aidrie's snow and ice control policy was created in 2015.

Airdrie Mayor Peter Brown did make a comment thanking the crews that take care of Airdrie roads.

"It's a very difficult job, they work 24/7 to keep our roads as safe as they can [and] they do incredible work.

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