High Level public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council will approve the 2025 Capital and Interim Operating Budgets, and provide first reading to Bylaw 1048-24, which includes a public hearing scheduled for January 27, 2025.
- 2025 Capital Budget approved
- 2025 Interim Operating Budget approved
- 2024 Town Office Holiday Hours approved
- Bylaw 1048-24 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment) - First Reading
- Public Hearing scheduled for Bylaw 1048-24 on January 27, 2025
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council is deciding on several grant applications for economic development, tourism, and infrastructure. The body is also reviewing amendments to the Regulated Substance Bylaw and funding for the Town's 60th anniversary.
- Application for $5,726,000 via STIP for 100th Avenue Roadway Upgrade
- Application for $200,000 Northern and Regional Economic Development grant with $200,000 matching funds from General Reserves
- Application for $90,000 Small Community Opportunity Program grant for a Tourism Development Strategy with $10,000 matching funds
- Transfer of up to $137,000 from Tourism Improvement Fee Reserve for 60th Anniversary events
- Proposed amendment to Regulated Substance Bylaw 992-19 regarding the main administrative building
Regular Open Meeting of Council
The High Level Council will review committee reports, administration updates, and the 2025 budget preparation timeline. The meeting includes a public hearing and an in-camera session for a verbal report from the Chief Administrative Officer.
- Review of 2025 Budget Preparation Timeline
- Infrastructure Services Capital Project Progress
- Q3 Financial Report
- High Level Sports Complex Structure Agreement
- Committee Reports from Deputy Mayor Langford and Councillors
Organizational Meeting
The Town of High Level is holding an organizational meeting to establish administrative roles and schedules. Council will appoint a Deputy Mayor and assign members to various town committees.
- Appointment of Deputy Mayor and term length
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 meeting schedule
- Decision on 2025 conference attendance
- Appointment of council members to committees
- Appointment of citizens to the Boreal Housing Foundation Board, High Level Film Industry Task Force, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and High Level Banner of Remembrance Committee
Regular Open Meeting of Council
The High Level Council will adopt its agenda and approve the October 15 minutes. Council members will hear a public hearing, a long‑service awards presentation, and several reports. New business includes reviewing and approving the CAO appointment, a town logo and branding decision, and a request regarding the Maskwa Medical Center. The meeting will also include routine administrative and financial updates.
- CAO Appointment – Council review and approval
- Request for Decision: Town Logo & Branding – Council review and approval
- Request for Decision: Maskwa Medical Center – Council review and approval
- 5‑Year Long Service Awards Presentation by Deputy Fire Chief Scott Smith
- Q3 Financial Report – Council review
Regular Open Meeting of Council
The High Level Council will review several items, including updates on 100 Ave improvements and a natural gas contract. New business includes a request for decision on replacing the swimming pool boiler. The council will also consider adding a Northern Lakes College representative to the Community Education Committee.
- Request for Decision: Proposed 100 Ave Improvements Update (old business)
- Request for Decision: Replacement of Swimming Pool Boiler (new business)
- Request for Decision: Northern Lakes College representative on Community Education Committee (correspondence for action)
- Council Report: Natural Gas Contract (correspondence for information)
- Delegation Business: Integrated Strategic Partners – Daycare in A Box presentation and Letter of Intent
Regular Open Meeting of Council
The High Level Council meeting on September 23, 2024 includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, approval of the September 9, 2024 meeting minutes, and reports from the mayor and committees. New business items include a request for decision to amend Procurement Policy 269‑22 and a request for decision to amend Designated Officers Bylaw 1047‑24. A closed‑session request for decision concerns an industrial land acquisition opportunity. The council will review and vote on these proposals.
- Amendment to Procurement Policy 269‑22 (request for decision)
- Amendment to Designated Officers Bylaw 1047‑24 (request for decision)
- Industrial Land Acquisition Opportunity (closed‑session request for decision)
- Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of the Mayor’s Report
Regular Open Meeting of Council
The High Level Council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the August 7 minutes. It will hear a public hearing, review reports from the mayor, committees, and administration, and consider three decisions: an amendment to the Curling Club lease, an economic and tourism brand design, and an intermunicipal development plan update. The council will also review several items of correspondence and hold a closed‑session for sensitive matters.
- Decision on Amendment to Curling Club Lease
- Decision on Economic & Tourism Brand Design
- Decision on Intermunicipal Development Plan Update
- Correspondence for action: ATCO EPIC Canada donation request
- Correspondence for action: Jasper Fire Community Fund
Regular Open Meeting of Council
The High Level Town Council adopted its agenda, approved the July 8 minutes, and accepted several informational reports. It approved funding of $300,000 from utilities reserves for lagoon cleaning and $100,000 from general reserves for town‑owned property renovations. The council also supported national Rail Safety Week, accepted the town brand guide, and directed a land‑needs analysis to be completed by January 2025. The meeting included a closed‑session segment before adjourning.
- Resolution #279-24: Allocate $300,000 from Utilities Reserves for lagoon cleaning
- Resolution #280-24: Allocate $100,000 from General Reserves for town‑owned property renovations
- Resolution #277-24: Support national Rail Safety Week (Sept 23‑29, 2024)
- Resolution #278-24: Accept the Town of High Level brand guide for information
- Resolution #284-24: Direct Administration to complete a long‑term land‑needs analysis with recommendations by Jan 2025
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council is reviewing requests for decision regarding tax penalty notifications and property tax relief policies. The agenda also includes a request to meet with the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
- Tax Penalty Notification Policy 275-24 review
- Property Tax Relief Policy 276-24 review
- Public Sector Business Savings Account review
- Request to meet with Minister Ric McIver
Regular Open Meeting of Council
High Level Council will consider decisions regarding provincial policing contracts and tax penalty write-offs. The meeting also includes a presentation on May 2024 RCMP crime statistics and a review of a housing accelerator fund application.
- Provincial Policing & Enhanced Policing Contract review
- Tax Penalty Write-Off decision
- Housing Needs Assessment & Housing Accelerator Fund Application review
- Presentation of May 2024 RCMP occurrence statistics
- Request for participation from Dene Tha’ First Nation Assembly Coordinator
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council will review and decide on several administrative items, including the 2022 audited financial statements and an interim CAO appointment extension. The meeting includes a request for decision regarding the High Level Airport Master Plan and funding for a multi-purpose evacuation centre evaluation.
- Request for Decision: Audited Financial Statements 2022
- Request for Decision: Funding Request for the Multi-Purpose Evacuation Centre Evaluation
- Request for Decision: Interim CAO Appointment Extension & Alternatives
- Loomex Group engagement request for the High Level Airport Master Plan
- Briefing Note: Park Project Update
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council is meeting to review and approve several 2024 bylaws regarding taxes and fees. The session includes a report on April 2024 crime statistics from the RCMP High Level Detachment. Members will also discuss a flower grant and the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act.
- 2024 Property Tax Bylaw 1044-24
- 2024 Special Tax Bylaw 1045-24
- 2024 Fees Bylaw 1043-24
- Local Improvement Bylaw 1046-24
- Flower Grant request for decision
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council will review financial reports for the 2023 fourth quarter and 2024 first quarter. The body is deciding on a property tax exemption for HLNFCS and a letter to MP Chris Warkentin regarding the Canada Mortgage and Housing Housing Accelerator Fund.
- Request for Decision: 2024 Property Tax Exemption - HLNFCS
- Request for Decision: Canada Mortgage and Housing – Housing Accelerator Fund letter to MP Chris Warkentin
- Briefing Note: Fees Bylaw No. 1043-24
- Briefing Note: Final Operating Budget
- Briefing Note: Fire Department Staffing
Regular Open Meeting of Council
The High Level Council will meet to review property tax recovery auction bids and non-profit property tax exemption applications. The session includes a report on March 2024 RCMP occurrence statistics and a briefing on the 2024 Community Ketch-up Event.
- 2024 Property Tax Recovery Public Auction reserve bids and conditions
- 2024 Property Tax Exemption Applications for non-profit organizations
- RCMP High Level Detachment March 2024 occurrence stats and monthly summary
- Briefing Note: 2024 Community Ketch-up Event
- Closed session regarding High Level Airport annexation application
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council will consider the approval of four new policies and an amendment to the Street and Sidewalks Bylaw. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss jurisdiction, regional agreements, and airport annexation.
- Community Engagement Policy 272-24
- Communications Policy 273-24
- Use of Personal Electronic Devices Policy 274-24
- Vitalization Grant Program Policy Application V24-001
- Amendment to Street and Sidewalks Bylaw No. 1031-23 regarding weight dimensions
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council will review requests for decision regarding seasonal staff housing, library board appointments, and a donation to Round Dance. The meeting includes a report on February 2024 occurrence stats from the RCMP High Level Detachment. A closed session is scheduled to discuss airport annexation and a multi-purpose facility fee proposal.
- Decision on seasonal staff housing
- Appointments for the Town of High Level Library Board
- Ratification of donation to Round Dance
- RCMP High Level Detachment February 2024 occurrence stats
- Closed session regarding Mackenzie County objection to Town of High Level Airport Annexation
Regular Open Meeting of Council
The High Level Council will meet to review and approve the 2024 Capital Budget and a briefing note regarding 2024 Spring Trade Shows. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss overlapping jurisdiction between the Town of High Level and Bushe River.
- Approval of 2024 Capital Budget
- Approval of 2024 Spring Trade Shows briefing note
- Closed session regarding overlapping jurisdiction with Bushe River
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council will review RCMP occurrence statistics and a sponsorship request for the REDI Made Business Showcase. A closed session is scheduled to discuss construction estimates and management for a multipurpose evacuation centre and preparations for an annexation hearing.
- RCMP High Level Detachment January 2024 Occurrence Stats
- REDI Northwest: REDI Made Business Showcase Sponsorship
- Jen Col Construction: Class D Estimate for Multipurpose Evacuation Centre
- Jen Col Construction: Proposal for Construction Management of Multipurpose Evacuation Centre
- Review of Annexation Hearing Preparation
Regular Open Meeting of Council
Council will consider decisions regarding the 100th Avenue Rehabilitation Project and the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 1041-24. The meeting includes presentations from Alberta Health Services and Palisade Consulting Limited, as well as a review of the Town's Wildfire Mitigation Strategy.
- 100th Avenue Rehabilitation Project (Tetra Tech Engineering)
- Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 1041-24
- Town of High Level Wildfire Mitigation Strategy
- Community Promotion Task Force Appointments
- Presentations from Alberta Health Services and Palisade Consulting Limited
Regular Open Meeting of Council
The High Level Council will consider several administrative decisions, including updates to the 2024 wage and salary grid and a memorandum of understanding with the local Chamber of Commerce. The meeting also includes a report on RCMP occurrence statistics and discussions on drought and wildfire workshops.
- Amendment to Proposed 2024 Wage and Salary Grid
- Memorandum of Understanding with the High Level & District Chamber of Commerce
- Ratification of support for Beaver First Nation Rural Transit Solutions Fund Application
- 2024 Conferences, Conventions and Workshops approval
- RCMP High Level Detachment December 2023 Occurrence Stats