Parkland County, AB

Council

Governance and Priorities Committee

Community Sustainability Committee

Council

Community Sustainability Committee

Council

This special council meeting focuses on wastewater infrastructure in Acheson Zone 5, including a borrowing bylaw and two funding requests totaling $5 million. Council will also consider appointing two members to the Library Board and approving a pump replacement. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being votes on previously discussed matters.

• Bylaw 2026-28: Acheson Zone 5 Highway 16A and Spruce Valley Road wastewater borrowing bylaw (second and third reading)
• $4,000,000 for Acheson Zone 5 sanitary lift station construction (debenture borrowing)
• $1,000,000 for Acheson Zone 5 sanitary lines (Restricted Surplus Business Attraction Fund)
• $190,000 for Wabamun wastewater pump replacement
• Appointments to Parkland County Library Board (Olson, Kucher Johnson)

Council

This agenda contains only A/V test pages and explicitly states 'NO MEETING.' No business items, decisions, or discussions are scheduled for this date.

Council

Parkland County Council will consider closing portions of Second Street East and a road in the Whitewood development, approve a new encroachment policy, and amend fee schedules. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a recreational resort map amendment and a request for $4.5 million in infrastructure funding.

• Bylaw 2026-26: Road closure on Second Street East
• Bylaw 2026-25: Trestle Creek Resort map amendment
• Bylaw 2026-27: Amending 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Bylaw 2026-28: Wastewater infrastructure borrowing for Acheson Zone 5
• RFD 26-199: Year-round Agricultural Events Centre study

Council

The provided document contains only audio-visual test notes and does not include a functional meeting agenda. No business or decisions are listed for this date.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive several departmental updates including economic growth, agriculture operations, and community services. The meeting includes various award presentations and a review of the Encroachment Policy.

• Policy C-456 - Encroachment Policy
• Parkland County Library Board Annual Update
• Agricultural Service Board Update
• 100 Year Farm Family Award of Excellence Presentation
• Athletic Award of Excellence Presentation

Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including council member listings, meeting logistics, and AV test notices. No substantive discussions, votes, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

Council

The Council will review new bylaws and policies regarding off-site levies. They are also considering a $20,000 funding request for lighting at the Parkland County Transfer Station and several public board appointments.

• Bylaw 2026-23 regarding Off-Site Levies
• $20,000 for yard lighting at the Parkland County Transfer Station
• TransAlta Linear property assessment appeal intervention
• Appointment of Braden Lanctot to the Assessment Review Board
• Public member appointments for Economic Diversification and Community Sustainability committees

Council approved $600,000 to complete construction of bridge BF 13218 and $150,000 to complete design of BF 85064, both funded 75% from the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program and 25% from the Building Communities Strong Fund. Council also gave final reading to Bylaw 2026-23 on off-site levies and approved the related Policy C-455. In closed session, Council amended the Chief Administrative Officer's contract.

• Approved $600,000 for construction of BF 13218 (RR 73, south of Twp 514), funded 75% STIP / 25% BCSF.
• Approved $150,000 for design of BF 85064 (Sundance Road, west of RR 42), funded 75% STIP / 25% BCSF.
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 2026-23 (Off-Site Levies).
• Approved Policy C-455 (Off-Site Levies).
• Directed Administration to complete yard lighting at the Transfer Station with $20,000 from Future Capital Restricted Surplus.
• Authorized Parkland County to become an intervenor in the TransAlta Linear Property Assessment Complaint (L26/TRAN/WILS-0).
• Amended the Chief Administrative Officer's contract (in closed session).
• Received the 2025 Annual Financial Report for information.

Council

The provided document is an agenda header indicating that no meeting will take place during this time slot due to A/V testing.

Council

Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 2026-24 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for industrial redistricting of SE-32-52-26-W4M, with all three readings proposed at this meeting. Council will also consider a $24,154 library levy increase, two community grants totaling $170,590, and a review of illegal dumping penalties.

• Public hearing and proposed three readings for Bylaw 2026-24 — industrial redistricting amendment at SE-32-52-26-W4M
• Yellowhead Regional Library municipal levy increase of $24,153.75 proposed for 2027 budget
• Woodbend Community Society major sustainability grant request of $95,590 for inclusive playground re-development
• Carvel Ukrainian Cultural Society major sustainability grant request of $75,000 for modernization and energy efficiency upgrades
• 25-year License of Occupation for Rosenthal Community Association at 1231 Township Road 524

Council approved third reading of Bylaw 2026-24 for an industrial redistricting amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, with one council member opposed. Two community grants were approved: $95,590 for an inclusive playground and $75,000 for energy efficiency upgrades. A 25-year license of occupation and a municipal levy increase for the regional library were also authorized.

• Approved Woodbend Community Society $95,590 playground grant (unanimous)
• Approved Carvel Ukrainian Cultural Society $75,000 grant (unanimous, mayor recused)
• Authorized 25-year License of Occupation to Rosenthal Community Association (unanimous)
• Amended License of Occupation for Parkland Big Lake Area Community Association (unanimous)
• Third reading of Bylaw 2026-24 industrial redistricting (6-1)
• Approved Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security (unanimous)
• Approved Yellowhead Regional Library levy increase of $24,153.75 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to review littering/dumping bylaws (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. No council meeting is being held on June 8, 2026; the listed items are only audio/visual equipment tests. No decisions, discussions, or votes will occur.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive updates on the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework, RCMP Q2 2026, and Water & Wastewater Master Plan. They will also review the 2025 Off-Site Levy Annual Report and a proposed new Off-Site Levy Bylaw 2026-23 and Policy C-455. A closed session is scheduled to discuss intergovernmental relations regarding the ICF project.

• Off-Site Levy Bylaw 2026-23 and Policy C-455 overview
• 2025 Off-Site Levy Annual Report overview
• Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework project update (closed session)
• RCMP Update for Q2 2026 from Parkland, Drayton Valley, and Evansburg detachments
• Water & Wastewater Master Plan update

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the May 19 2026 minutes unanimously. It received several reports—including the 2025 Off‑Site Levy overview, the Off‑Site Levy Bylaw 2026‑23, and the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework update—for information, each motion passing unanimously. The committee then convened a closed session under the Municipal Government Act, also unanimously, before reverting to a regular session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 19 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Off‑Site Levy Annual Report (unanimous)
• Received Off‑Site Levy Bylaw 2026‑23 and Policy C‑455 (unanimous)
• Received Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework update (unanimous)
• Convene closed session to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
• Revert to regular session (unanimous)
• Received RCMP Update for Q2 2026 (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for an AV test, not an actual meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Council

Council will hold a public hearing and consider third reading of Bylaw 2026-22 to rezone a lot in SW-28-52-26-W4M to commercial. They will also review public notification requirements for major development applications and receive a climate adaptation plan overview. Other business includes adopting policies on elected official remuneration and development agreement security, and approving terms for the 2026 tax recovery public auction.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2026-22 for commercial redistricting of Lot 3, Plan 9420960 in SW-28-52-26-W4M
• Review of public notification requirements for major development applications (current minimum 800m)
• Climate Adaptation Plan Overview presented by ISL and STOK consultants
• Approval of Terms and Conditions for 2026 Tax Recovery Public Auction
• Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security to be approved

Council held a public hearing and unanimously passed Bylaw 2026-22, which amends the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict a parcel for commercial use. They also directed administration to review public notification requirements for development applications, removing the word 'Major' from the directive. The council tabled a policy on development agreement securities for further review.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-22 commercial redistricting (unanimous)
• Tabled Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security
• Directed review of public notification requirements for all development applications by July 14, 2026
• Approved 2026 Tax Recovery Public Auction Terms and Conditions (unanimous)
• Received Climate Adaptation Plan overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Library Relocation and Retrofit Project update for information (unanimous)
• Approved an Offer to Purchase in closed session (unanimous)
• Authorized funding from Future Capital Restricted Surplus for purchase and cleanup (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate: it announces an audio/video test with no actual council business.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive an overview of Draft Policy C-458 on Development Agreement Security. They will also hear a presentation from CanWest Solar and updates on boards/committees and communications/customer service. Public input is scheduled at 9:05 a.m.

• Overview of Draft Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security
• CanWest Solar presentation at 11:00 a.m.
• Boards and Committees Update (RFD 26-122)
• Communications and Customer Service update (RFD 26-118)
• Public Input at 9:05 a.m.

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted the agenda and minutes, received several informational updates without action, and noted a notice of motion regarding public notification requirements for major developments. No items were approved, denied, or tabled; all actions were procedural or informational.

• Adopted May 19, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Boards and Committees Update as information (unanimous)
• Received Communications and Customer Service update as information (unanimous)
• Received Overview of Draft Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security as information (unanimous)
• Received CanWest Solar presentation as information (unanimous)

Council

This is a procedural meeting to test the audio-visual equipment in Council Chambers before the regular session. No substantive decisions or agenda items are scheduled for this date.

• A/V system test
• Council Chambers setup

Council

Council will debate directing a feasibility study for redeveloping the former Whitewood Mine lands into a four-season destination resort. A public hearing is set for a commercial redistricting bylaw near SE-12-53-6-5. Financial approvals include $150,000 for Wabamun Library design and $183,000 for fire decontamination washers.

• Feasibility study for former Whitewood Mine lands as four-season resort
• Public hearing: Bylaw 2026-18 Commercial Redistricting Amendment (SE-12-53-6-5)
• $150,000 for Wabamun Library relocation and community hub design
• $183,000 for SCBA decontamination washers at Acheson, West Central, Tomahawk fire stations
• Bylaw 2026-21: Walker Lake Water Loop debenture refinancing

Council approved Bylaw 2026-18, a commercial redistricting amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, on third reading by a 5-1 vote. Council also authorized a $183,000 purchase of SCBA decontamination washers for three fire stations, directed administration to study reducing biophysical assessment requirements, and directed a feasibility study for redeveloping former Whitewood Mine lands as a destination resort.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-18 commercial redistricting amendment (5-1)
• Approved $183,000 for SCBA decontamination washers (unanimous)
• Directed study of biophysical assessment policy changes (unanimous)
• Directed feasibility study of Whitewood Mine redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, whistleblower policy, and board appointments (unanimous)

Council

This meeting agenda contains only procedural items, specifically AV system tests, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

• AV test items #1, #2, #3

Governance and Priorities Committee

The committee will hear presentations on the FCSS year in review, Jackfish Lake Big Island Recreation Society, Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society, and an engagement program review. Staff will provide updates on economic growth, planning and development, and community services. Council will also discuss a Wave One Development Area Policies and Area Structure Plans public engagement plan.

• Wave One Development Area Policies and Area Structure Plans Public Engagement Plan
• FCSS 2025 Year in Review presentation
• Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society's community work presentation
• Jackfish Lake Big Island Recreation Society update
• Engagement Program Review key findings and recommendations

The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes with a minor correction. All presentations and updates—including Community Services, Planning and Development, FCSS Year in Review, Jackfish Lake Recreation Society, and Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society—were received for information only. No motions for approval, denial, or tabling of any action were made.

• Adopted May 5, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 21, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Received Community Services update (unanimous)
• Received Wave One DAP/ASP Public Engagement Plan (unanimous)
• Received Mayor's Report (unanimous)
• Received Committee Reports (unanimous)
• Received FCSS 2025 Year in Review (unanimous)
• Received Jackfish Lake Big Island Recreation Society update (unanimous)

Council

This meeting is solely for testing audio/visual equipment; no decisions or discussions on county business are scheduled.

Council

The Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a commercial amendment to the Parkland County and Seba Beach Intermunicipal Development Plan. Members will also review the 2027 budget philosophy and a five-year financial plan.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2026-17 (SE-12-53-6-5 Commercial Amendment)
• Review of 2027 Budget Philosophy and 2028-2032 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Postponement of 2026 Off-Site Levy Rates and Annual Report
• Postponement of C-PD01 Development Agreement Security Policy Update

Council held a public hearing and then gave three readings to Bylaw 2026-17, amending the Parkland County and Seba Beach Intermunicipal Development Plan for a commercial area. A motion to delay the readings by 30 days was defeated 6-1.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-17 (commercial IDP amendment) after public hearing (6-1 first reading, unanimous second and third)
• Defeated motion to delay Bylaw 2026-17 readings by 30 days (1-6)
• Postponed 2026 Off-Site Levy Annual Report and Rate Extension to June 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Postponed C-PD01 Development Agreement Security Policy Update to May 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Received 2027 Budget Philosophy and Five-Year Financial Plan as information (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2026-20 (Amend Meeting Procedures Bylaw) through all readings (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. The listed items are only A/V tests with no substantive business.

Council

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive presentations on the ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project, the Alberta Parenting for the Future Association, and the Mayatan Lake Management Association. It will also consider directing administration to present a new Records Management Bylaw (2026-19) for three readings at the May 12 council meeting. The meeting includes public input and closed sessions for growth/strategy and planning matters.

• ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project update (9:30 a.m.)
• Alberta Parenting for the Future Association annual update (10:30 a.m.)
• Mayatan Lake Management Association introduction (11:00 a.m.)
• Introduction of Bylaw 2026-19 - Records Management
• Closed sessions for growth/strategy and planning matters

The committee directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-19 (Records Management) for all three readings at the May 12 council meeting. It also voted unanimously to forward the Acheson Industrial Redistricting Application (PLPA20260045) to Parkland County Council for a decision. Several informational updates were received, including from ATCO on the Yellowhead Pipeline Project, the Alberta Parenting for the Future Association, and the Mayatan Lake Management Association.

• Adopted April 7, 2026 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-19 for three readings (unanimous)
• Forwarded Acheson Industrial Redistricting Application to Council for decision (unanimous)
• Received ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project update as information (unanimous)
• Received Alberta Parenting for the Future Association annual update as information (unanimous)
• Received Mayatan Lake Management Association introduction as information (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for an audio/visual test, not a formal council meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Council

The council will consider approving the 2026 final budget, including $108.5M in operating expenditures and $72M in capital expenditures, with a combined municipal tax requirement of $84.1M. They will also review the 2025 audited financial statements and vote on several infrastructure borrowing bylaws for water and wastewater projects in Entwistle and Acheson. Other items include a review of public hearing times for evening accessibility, adoption of a new strategic plan, and a $430,000 fleet equipment purchase.

• 2026 budget approval: $108.5M operating, $72M capital expenditures; $84.1M tax requirement
• Infrastructure borrowing bylaws: Entwistle Water Loop West, Entwistle Wastewater Forcemain, Acheson Zone 3 Wastewater
• Review of public hearing times to allow evening sessions for better public participation
• 2026-2029 Strategic Plan to be received and sent for public engagement
• Fleet acquisition: $430,000 from Lifecycle Restricted Surplus for a tandem truck

Council unanimously approved the 2026 Operating Program Budget ($108.5M expenditures, $79.2M tax requirement), Operating Project Budget ($10.5M expenditures, $814K tax requirement), and Capital Budget ($72M expenditures, $4M tax requirement). The 2025 Audited Financial Statements were also approved unanimously. A motion to direct administration to review public hearing times for evening accessibility passed 4-3.

• Approved 2026 Operating Program Budget ($108.5M expenditures, $79.2M tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Operating Project Budget ($10.5M expenditures, $814K tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Capital Budget ($72M expenditures, $4M tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved $430,000 fleet acquisition for tandem truck from Lifecycle Restricted Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2026-16 (Agenda Review Committee) through all three readings on consent
• Approved borrowing bylaws 2026-08, 2026-09, 2026-10 (infrastructure) through second and third readings on consent
• Directed administration to review public hearing times for evening options (4-3)

Council

This agenda is purely for testing audio and visual equipment. No substantive business, decisions, or discussions are scheduled.

Council

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive an economic update from CIBC Wood Gundy and an operations services update. The committee will also hold multiple closed sessions to discuss a land matter, a draft government engagement plan, and a one-year review of the Fire Cost Recovery Policy.

• Public input at 9:05 a.m.
• Economic update presentation by CIBC Wood Gundy
• Operations Services Update for April 2026
• Closed session: Land matter (advice from officials)
• Closed session: Fire Cost Recovery Policy one-year update

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational updates, including an Operations Services Update, an Economic Update from CIBC Wood Gundy, the Mayor's Report, and Committee Reports. The committee also held two closed sessions to discuss a land matter and a draft government engagement plan. No substantive motions for approval or denial of contracts, bylaws, or policies were made; all items were received for information only.

Council

This meeting is solely for testing audio/visual equipment. No decisions or discussions on policy, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled.