Linden public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Village of Linden council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear delegations, and discuss several business items. Key topics include a draft Master Fees & Services Bylaw, a Drinking Water Safety Plan, and the 2025 Interim Operating and Capital Budget. A closed session will address confidential land, legal, and labour matters.
- Draft Bylaw 2024-05 Master Fees & Services Bylaw
- RFD Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) & Compliance
- RFD 2025 Interim Operating and Capital Budget
- RFD Small Community Opportunity Program matching funds confirmation
- RFD ICF Extension agreement with Kneehill County
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will adopt the agenda and minutes for the November 25 meeting, accept the financial reports showing Accounts Payable of $43,926.38 and Online Payments of $2,843.85, and move to a closed session to approve the payroll budget for inclusion in the 2025 budget. The closed‑session recommendation does not specify the exact payroll amount. All other items are routine updates and reports.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt minutes from the November 12 meeting
- Accept financial reports (Accounts Payable $43,926.38; Online Payments $2,843.85)
- Closed session to approve payroll budget (amount not disclosed)
- RFD Updates presented
Regular Council
The November 12 regular council meeting will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a public hearing and delegations, and consider various business items. Council will review financial reports, including an Accounts Payable balance of $149,205.08. Several RFD items such as Palliser Square, ASP progress, and a 1992 Ford garbage truck will be discussed. The council will move to a closed session to consider land/legal matters at 109 Central Ave East, intergovernmental disclosure issues, and a labour personnel confidentiality evaluation.
- Closed session on Land/Legal (109 Central Ave East), Disclosure (KHC MDP) and Labour personnel matters
- Accounts Payable report showing $149,205.08
- RFD Palliser Square discussion
- RFD ASP Progress update
- RFD 1992 Ford Garbage Truck item
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will discuss RFD finances and the RFD Municipal Library Board. The meeting includes a delegation from STARS and a closed session regarding personnel evaluations.
- Review of RFD Finances and a letter to the bank regarding MVC Income transfer
- Discussion of the RFD Municipal Library Board
- Accounts Payable report for October 11-24, 2024, totaling $5,410.77
- Review of 2025 draft proposed operating budget from Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association
- Closed session for personnel evaluations under FOIP Division 2
Organizational Meeting
The council will adopt the meeting agenda, confirm the banking contract with ConnectFirst Credit Union (expires Oct 2027), and approve signing authority rules for cheques and legal documents. It will also adopt the 2023 Council Remuneration Policy and the 2021 Procedural Bylaw. Additionally, the council will appoint auditors (Gregory, Harriman & Associates LLP) for tax year 2024 and a municipal assessor (Wild Rose Assessment Services Inc., contract expires Nov 30, 2027).
- Banking contract with ConnectFirst Credit Union, expires October 2027
- Signing authorities: cheques $500 or less need one administration signature; larger amounts need mayor/deputy mayor and CAO
- Adoption of 2023 Council Remuneration Policy
- Appointment of auditors: Gregory, Harriman & Associates LLP for tax year 2024
- Appointment of municipal assessor: Wild Rose Assessment Services Inc., expires November 30, 2027
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, then consider several policy and business items. A key focus is the draft 2024-06P Council Remuneration Policy with proposed amendments. Other items include records retention and destruction, the Linden Fall Fair, and the 2025 Kneehill Regional FCSS budget. Financial reports will present Accounts Payable of $68,674.65 for September 20‑October 10, 2024.
- Policy 2024-06P Council Remuneration – draft amendments presented
- RFD Records Retention and Destruction
- RFD Linden Fall Fair
- RFD Kneehill Regional FCSS – 2025 Budget & Allocations
- Accounts Payable $68,674.65 (Sept 20‑Oct 10, 2024)
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the September 9 meeting. It will review draft policies (Letters of Compliance and Encroachments) and business items such as natural gas aggregation and scattering of cremated remains. A closed session will be held to discuss a land acquisition interest at 109 Central Ave East.
- Adoption of the agenda and adoption of September 9 minutes
- Draft Policy 2024-04P Letters of Compliance
- Draft Policy 2024-05P Encroachments
- RFD Natural Gas Aggregation ABmunis
- Closed session to consider acquisition of 109 Central Ave East property
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, and consider several bylaws including the 2024‑04 Golf Cart Pilot Bylaw and the 2024‑03 Community Standards Bylaw. Business items include a Canada Community Building Fund Memorandum of Agreement, ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric franchise fee letters, and a letter of support for Linden Lodge. A closed session will be held to discuss land/legal issues concerning 109 Central Ave East and privacy matters under FOIPPA. Future council meetings for September and October are also scheduled.
- 2024‑04 Golf Cart Pilot Bylaw – draft amendment to the route
- 2024‑03 Community Standards Bylaw – draft for information
- ATCO Gas Franchise Fee Letter 2024
- ATCO Electric Franchise Fee 2025
- Closed session on land/legal matter at 109 Central Ave East and FOIPPA privacy issue
Regular Council
The council will adopt the agenda and minutes from the July 15 meeting. It will discuss several Rural Funding Division items, including a Golf Cart Pilot Project, a regional family and community support services agreement, a fund transfer, the Kneehill Housing Corporation, a training workshop, and a draft Community Standards Bylaw. Financial reports showing $286,637.53 in accounts payable for July 12‑August 8 2024 will be presented. The meeting also includes standard reports, correspondence, and a closed‑session on confidential matters.
- RFD Golf Cart Pilot Project – draft proposal to permit golf carts on selected public roads
- RFD Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services – agreement approved 2024‑07‑09
- RFD Fund Transfer – financial transfer item (details not specified)
- RFD Kneehill Housing Corporation – agenda item for discussion
- RFD Community Standards Bylaw – second draft of 2024‑03 bylaw
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will meet on July 15, 2024. The agenda includes a proposed medical clinic rent stabilization program (Kneehill Medical Clinic Stabilization Pilot Program Draft dated July 8, 2024) and a review of the Fire Service Agreement for 911 fire dispatch services covering 2020‑2024. The council will also adopt the agenda, adopt the June 24, 2024 minutes, and receive financial and administrative reports.
- Proposed Medical Clinic Rent Stabilization Program – Kneehill Medical Clinic Stabilization Pilot Program Draft (July 8, 2024)
- Fire Service Agreement 2020‑2024 – 911 fire dispatch services
- Adoption of the agenda for the July 15 meeting
- Adoption of minutes from the June 24, 2024 council meeting
- Financial report: Accounts Payable $125,949.04 for June 21 – July 11, 2024
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will meet to consider updates to workplace safety policies. The agenda also includes discussions on water usage restrictions and the Linden Municipal Library.
- Approval of Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy 2024-03
- Approval of Workplace Violence Prevention Policy 2024-02
- Review of Water Restriction Memorandum of Understanding
- Discussion regarding Linden Municipal Library
- Accounts payable totaling $85,737.44 for June 7–20, 2024
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will review the draft 2024-03 Community Standards Bylaw and receive the Kneehill Regional FCSS 2023 Annual Report. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Local Government Fiscal Framework allocations and a letter of support for the Linden & District Ag Society.
- Draft Bylaw 2024-03 Community Standards Bylaw
- Kneehill Regional FCSS 2023 Annual Report presentation
- Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) allocations
- Letter of support for Linden & District Ag Society
- Accounts payable totaling $73,414.56
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will discuss the 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets and the associated Property Tax Bylaw. The proposed budget includes a 2.0% increase in the residential municipal tax rate and a 20% reduction in the non-residential municipal tax rate.
- Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets with expenses and revenues of $3,545,761
- Bylaw 2024-02 Property Tax Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
- Accounts Payable for May 10 - 23, 2024 in the amount of $91,333.87
- Delegation from Sgt. G.A. Tulloch, Airdrie/Beiseker RCMP
Regular Council
The Village Council will review a new Water Conservation Policy and discuss progress on the North Area Structure Plan. Other business includes a Seniors Week donation and updates regarding Bill 20.
- 2024-01P Water Conservation Policy
- Seniors Week Donation
- Marigold Library 2024 Requisition
- North Area Structure Plan (ASP) Progress
- Bill 20: Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act
Special Meeting
The Village of Linden Council will meet for a special session to conduct a review and discussion of the 2024 budget. The meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2024, at the Village Office.
- 2024 Budget Review and Discussion
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will meet to discuss the 2023 Kneehill Regional Family & Community Services Annual Report and water allocations for the Village of Acme Aqua 7. The body will also review financial reports including accounts payable totaling $96,897.33.
- Accounts Payable April 5 - 18, 2024: $96,897.33
- Village of Acme Aqua 7 Allocation
- 2023 Kneehill Regional Family & Community Services (FCSS) Annual Report
- 2024 Seniors Week Declaration
- 2024 Public Works Week Proclamation
Regular Council
The Village Council will hear a presentation from Gregory, Harriman & Associates LLP regarding the draft 2023 financial statements. The meeting also includes reviews of administrative reports and discussions on the Kneehill Housing Corporation.
- Auditor presentation on Draft 2023 Financial Statements by Gregory, Harriman & Associates LLP
- Accounts Payable for March 22 - April 4, 2024 totaling $50,881.77
- Review of Village of Linden General Design Standards and Construction Specifications April 2024
- Discussion on Kneehill Housing Corporation
- Closed session regarding labour and third party personal privacy
Regular Council
The Village Council will discuss general design standards and construction specifications for roads. They are also considering requests for conference attendance and a sponsorship for a military recognition book.
- Discussion of General Design Standards & Construction Specifications
- Proposed $345.00 advertisement for the Alberta-NWT Command Legion Military Service Recognition Book
- Proposed attendance of one Councillor at the FCM 2024 Annual Conference in Calgary
- Accounts Payable report totaling $82,548.64
- Review of Kneehill Housing Corporation
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will discuss updating animal control bylaws and general design standards. The meeting includes a proposal to increase the maximum number of urban hens allowed per household.
- Proposed increase of maximum urban hens from three (3) to six (6)
- First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 2024-01 Animal Control Bylaw
- Review of General Design Standards & Construction Specifications
- Accounts Payable for February 23 - March 7, 2024 totaling $35,892.57
- Linden Municipal Library appointment
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will discuss a resident's request to increase the number of backyard hens. The body is also deciding on a fund transfer and the authorization of library levy increases for 2025 and 2026.
- Request from resident Lance Isaac to increase backyard hens from 3 to 6-10
- Proposed transfer of $7,312.50 from operating account to savings account at Connect First Credit Union
- Authorization for Mayor Klassen to sign Schedule C Requisition for Marigold Library System 2025 and 2026 levy increases
- Authorization for a Councillor to attend the RCMP Rural Town Hall on March 4, 2024
- Closed session to discuss tenders for Capital Works Projects
Regular Council
The Village Council will discuss a funding donation for the Linden Municipal Library and a proclamation for Freedom to Read Week. The body will also review financial reports and administrative updates from the CAO, Public Works, and RCMP.
- Proposed $6,000 donation to Linden Municipal Library for operating costs and Marigold Levy
- Proclamation of February 18-24, 2024, as Freedom to Read Week
- Review of accounts payable from January 19 to February 8, 2024, totaling $86,797.80
- Discussion on sponsoring a resolution for the 2024 ABmunis Convention
- Review of 2024 Budget and 2023 Review for the Linden Municipal Library
Regular Council
The Village of Linden will conduct a public hearing and consider second and third readings for Bylaw 2023-10, a new Land Use Bylaw. Council will also review a telecommunications structure policy and financial audit responsibilities.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Bylaw 2023-10 (Land Use Bylaw)
- Approval of Policy 2023-05P Telecommunications Structure Policy
- Review of Annual Financial Audit approach and responsibilities
- Accounts Payable for January 1-18, 2024 totaling $90,691.28
- Discussion on Area Structure Plan (ASP) and wetlands
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will discuss several items regarding the RFD, including an incident response plan and an area structure plan. The body will also review financial reports and conduct a closed session for a CAO evaluation.
- Accounts Payable for December 8 - 31, 2023 totaling $122,222.23
- RFD Incident Response Plan
- RFD Area Structure Plan (ASP)
- RFD Kneehill County Development Application
- Appointment of RFD Fire Chief