Parkland County public meetings in 2024

Council

This meeting includes a public hearing on the Advertising Bylaw and deliberation on a request to cancel a lake access project involving tree clearing and water body access. Council will also consider updates to area structure plans for Big Lake and Acheson, land use bylaw amendments for Wabamun and Osprey Bay, and public member appointments to boards. Several routine items such as minutes adoption and proclamations are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2024-21 – Advertising Bylaw (second and third reading)
• Request to cancel lake access project (tree clearing and water body access for semi-waterfront properties)
• Request to prioritize update of Area Structure Plans for Big Lake and Acheson
• Bylaw 2024-25 – Village of Wabamun Land Use Bylaw amendment and redistricting (first reading)
• Bylaw 2024-24 – Osprey Bay Direct Control District amendment and redistricting (first reading)

Council unanimously cancelled the lake access project, which included clarifying tree clearing on County lands and water body access for semi-waterfront properties. Two Code of Conduct matters were tabled until March 11, 2025, pending a response from the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Council also approved the Advertising Bylaw (2024-21) on second and third reading, and directed administration to apply for tax credits for uncollectible oil and gas property taxes.

• Cancelled lake access project (unanimous)
• Tabled two Code of Conduct matters until March 11, 2025 (4-2)
• Approved Bylaw 2024-21 Advertising Bylaw, second and third reading (unanimous)
• Directed administration to apply for $9,651.34 education tax credit (unanimous)
• Directed administration to apply for $313.58 industrial tax credit (unanimous)
• Approved revised Policy C-RP03 Community League Grant Funding (unanimous)
• Approved public member appointments to boards and committees (unanimous)
• Cancelled January 7, 2025 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting (unanimous)

Council

The December 9, 2024 Parkland County Council meeting agenda lists only an A/V test and generic start/end items. No policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

Council

The council is deciding on the 2025 operating and capital budgets. The proposed operating program has $102.3M in expenditures and a $75.6M municipal tax requirement, while the capital budget has $66.95M in expenditures and a $2.02M tax requirement. The motion also includes approval of multi-year projects and a directive to present the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw in April.

• Approve 2025 Operating Program Budget: $26.7M revenue, $102.3M expenditures, $75.6M tax requirement (excluding Meridian Housing Spruce Grove Lodge)
• Approve 2025 Operating Project Budget: $4.17M revenue, $5.11M expenditures, $935,400 tax requirement
• Approve 2025 Capital Budget: $64.93M revenue, $66.95M expenditures, $2.02M tax requirement
• Approve multi-year projects as per attached 2025 Multi-Year Project Summary
• Direct administration to present 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw in April 2025

Council approved the 2025 Operating Program Budget ($102,263,500 expenditures, $75,557,000 tax requirement), the 2025 Operating Project Budget ($5,109,000 expenditures, $935,400 tax requirement), and the 2025 Capital Budget ($66,951,300 expenditures, $2,021,200 tax requirement). The operating program and project budgets passed 5-1 with Council Member Birnie opposed; the capital budget passed unanimously. Council also approved multi-year projects, the 2025 Statement of Operations, adding uncompleted 2024 projects to the 2025 budget, and directed administration to present the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw in April 2025.

• Approved 2025 Operating Program Budget ($102,263,500 expenditures; $75,557,000 tax requirement) (5-1)
• Approved 2025 Operating Project Budget ($5,109,000 expenditures; $935,400 tax requirement) (5-1)
• Approved 2025 Capital Budget ($66,951,300 expenditures; $2,021,200 tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Multi-Year Project Summary (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Statement of Operations (5-1)
• Approved adding uncompleted 2024 projects to 2025 budget after accounting close (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw in April 2025 (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider an update on the Draft Land Use Bylaw and the third round of public engagement, and will accept an informational update on the Wabamun Waterfront Initiative. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes, public input, and several informational motions on municipal newsletters and updates. A closed‑session segment will address confidential planning, development, and economic diversification matters.

• Receive Draft Land Use Bylaw and Round 3 engagement update (RFD 24-330)
• Accept informational update on the Wabamun Waterfront Initiative (RFD 24-331)
• Receive Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter (COM 24-095)
• Receive Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update (COM 24-096)
• Closed‑session discussion of planning, development, and economic diversification updates (PRE 24-093, PRE 24-094, PRE 24-108)

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted the amended agenda and previous meeting minutes, received updates on the Land Use Bylaw and Wabamun Waterfront Initiative, and accepted communications from municipal associations. The committee also held a closed session to discuss planning, economic diversification, and growth strategies under privacy and FOIP legislation.

• Adopted the December 3, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted the October 15, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Received for information the Proposed Draft Land Use Bylaw and Round 3 Engagement Opportunities update (unanimous)
• Accepted for information the Update on the Wabamun Waterfront Initiative as presented (unanimous)
• Received for information the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter as presented (unanimous)
• Received for information the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update as presented (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session under Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act and FOIP Sections 16, 17, and 24 (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular meeting session at 1:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

The council meeting on December 2, 2024 consists solely of an audio/visual test. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Council

The council agenda consists solely of an audio‑visual system test. No policy decisions, votes, or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting. The items listed are “Start Test” and “End Test,” indicating a procedural test rather than council business.

• A/V test – start and end (no meeting)

Council

Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Municipal Development Plan and consider the 2025 Fees & Charges Bylaw. The body will also review an election bylaw and a road closure for sale and consolidation.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2024-22 Municipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 2024-19 regarding 2025 Fees & Charges
• Bylaw 2024-23 Election Bylaw
• Bylaw 2023-03 road closure of a portion of Beachway Road within SE 15-53-5-W5
• Grant application for the Bevington Roadway Extension in Acheson Zone 4

Council gave second reading to Bylaw 2024-22, the Municipal Development Plan, after a public hearing with both support and opposition. A motion to table the plan until April 2025 was defeated 5-1. Council approved several amendments, including changes to biophysical assessment language and the Lake Country section, then directed administration to submit the bylaw to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board for review. Council also passed the Election Bylaw, 2025 Fees & Charges Bylaw, and a road closure bylaw, and directed administration to prepare a new solid waste service bylaw for weekly residential collection in Big Lake.

• Adopted Bylaw 2024-22 Municipal Development Plan second reading (5-1)
• Defeated motion to table MDP until April 2025 (1-5)
• Approved amendments to MDP sections 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, and 2.2.5 (unanimous and 5-1)
• Directed administration to submit MDP to Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Election Bylaw 2024-23 (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to 2025 Fees & Charges Bylaw 2024-19 (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to road closure Bylaw 2023-03 for Beachway Road (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present new solid waste service bylaw for Big Lake weekly collection in Q1 2025 (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is a procedural test. The council is not meeting; the only items are A/V test start and end. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Item 1: Start of A/V test
• Item 2: End of A/V test

Council

The Council is discussing the 2025 budget, including answers and closing remarks presented in Appendix 24-074. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Appendix 24-074: 2025 Budget Answers and Closing Remarks

Council

Council held budget presentations for various county departments and finalized several financial adjustments for the 2025 budget. These decisions included funding for a storm water plan, deferring trail development funds, and adjusting mileage and staffing budgets. The meeting concluded with the cancellation of the following day's budget presentation session.

• Approved inclusion of Storm Water Master Plan and Bylaw in 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Deferred $400,000 trail development surplus transfer (unanimous)
• Converted Temporary Development Officer to permanent position (unanimous)
• Increased elected officials' 2025 mileage budget by $1,000 each (unanimous)
• Reduced 2025 budget by $320,300 through revenue and surplus adjustments (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 20, 2024 budget presentation session (unanimous)

Council

Council is holding budget presentations for the 2025 fiscal year, including overviews from Operations (Engineering, Road Maintenance, Public Works), Development Services (Planning, Growth), Chief Administrative Office (Employee Services, Executive Admin), and Council. No decisions are being made; this is a discussion item.

• App 24-067: 2025 Budget Overview (Operating, Capital, Municipal, Statement of Operations)
• App 24-068: 2025 Budget Operations Services (Engineering, Road Maintenance, Public Works)
• App 24-069: 2025 Budget Development Services (Planning, Growth & Strategy)
• App 24-070: 2025 Budget Chief Administrative Office (Employee Services, Executive Admin)
• App 24-071: 2025 Budget Council (Council Presentation, Account Breakdown)

Parkland County Council met on November 18, 2024, to receive administrative presentations regarding the proposed 2025 municipal budget. The meeting focused on reviewing operating and capital budget reports for various departments, including Operations Services, Development Services, and the Chief Administrative Office. No substantive budget decisions were made during this session.

• Adopted the November 18, 2024, Budget Presentations agenda (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will discuss a public utility lot designation for a lot in Acheson Zone 7 (Bylaw 2024-18) and introduce a new Advertising Bylaw (2024-21) with a public hearing scheduled for December 10. The council will also receive a Q3 financial update and a 2025 program budget briefing, and consider rescheduling the December 3 budget approval meeting. A delegation from the Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club will present, with a request for administration to return funding recommendations by March 2025.

• Bylaw 2024-18: public utility lot designation for Lot 15, Block 5, Plan 2120639 in Acheson Zone 7 (all three readings proposed)
• Bylaw 2024-21: new Advertising Bylaw with public hearing set for December 10, 2024
• Request to reschedule December 3 Council 2025 Budget Approval Meeting to 9:00 a.m. and Governance and Priorities Committee to 10:00 a.m.
• 2024 Q3 Financial Update and 2025 Program Budget Briefing to be received for information
• Delegation from Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club requesting funding recommendations by March 2025

Council unanimously passed Bylaw 2024-18, designating a public utility lot in Acheson Zone 7, through all three readings. It also gave first reading to the Advertising Bylaw and scheduled a public hearing for December 10, 2024. The 2024 Q3 financial update and 2025 budget briefing were received for information, and the December 3 budget meeting was rescheduled to 9:00 a.m. Council also directed administration to bring back funding recommendations for the Parkland Pickleheads pickleball club by end of March 2025.

• Bylaw 2024-18 (public utility lot, Acheson Zone 7) passed final reading (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2024-21 (Advertising Bylaw) received first reading (unanimous)
• Public hearing for Advertising Bylaw scheduled Dec 10, 2024, 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Dec 3, 2024 budget approval meeting rescheduled to 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Dec 3, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting rescheduled to 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• 2024 Q3 financial update received for information (unanimous)
• 2025 Program Budget Briefing received for information (unanimous)
• Administration directed to bring funding recommendations for Parkland Pickleheads by end of March 2025 (unanimous)

Council

Council is meeting to establish the administrative framework for the coming year. This includes appointing a Deputy Mayor, setting the 2024-2025 meeting calendar, and designating officials for agricultural and environmental enforcement.

• Appointment of Deputy Mayor rotations from October 22, 2024, to October 27, 2025
• Scheduling of 2025 Budget presentations for November 18-20, 2024, and approval for December 3, 2024
• Appointment of Weed Inspectors, Pest Control Officers, and Soil Conservation Officers
• Reappointment of Xpera HR Services as Third Party Administrator for Whistleblower Policy C-HR30
• Establishment of regular Council and Governance and Priorities Committee meeting dates

Council held its organizational meeting, adopting the agenda and unanimously appointing members to serve as Deputy Mayor on a rotating schedule through October 2025. Council also approved the 2024-2025 regular meeting dates, budget meeting dates, and committee appointments, with some amendments. A motion to table the Code of Conduct acknowledgment was defeated, and the original motion to acknowledge the bylaw was carried unanimously.

• Adopted the October 22, 2024 organizational meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor rotation schedule for 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 2018-05 (unanimous)
• Established 2024-2025 regular Council meeting dates (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2025 Budget presentations for Nov 18-20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Budget Approval meeting for Dec 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved committee and board appointments, removing Spruce Grove/Stony Plain Community Policing Advisory Committee (4-2)
• Reappointed Xpera HR Services as Third Party Administrator for Whistleblower Policy (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider a $200,000 funding request for a sewage treatment facility and schedule a public hearing for a new Municipal Development Plan. The meeting also includes a request to remove a section of the Municipal Government Act regarding council codes of conduct.

• Bylaw 2024-22 Municipal Development Plan (first reading, public hearing scheduled)
• $200,000 Water and Wastewater Restricted Surplus funding for Stony Plain sewage facility
• Request to remove Municipal Government Act Section 146 regarding council codes of conduct
• Extension of Acting CAO Jeff Dyck's appointment through January 6, 2025
• Public hearing for Bylaw 2024-22 scheduled for November 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Council approved a moratorium on text and/or map amendment applications to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18, effective December 1, 2024, until the new Land Use Bylaw 2025 is adopted or June 1, 2025, whichever comes first. Council also extended Jeff Dyck's appointment as Acting CAO through January 6, 2025, and dismissed three Code of Conduct complaints against Councillors Birnie and Kowalski. Additionally, Council directed administration to meet with ARROW Utilities regarding wastewater over-strength charges and approved $200,000 for a sewage treatment facility design.

• Approved moratorium on Land Use Bylaw amendment applications (unanimous)
• Extended Acting CAO Jeff Dyck's appointment to Jan 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Dismissed Code of Conduct complaints against Councillor Birnie (5-0, Birnie excused)
• Dismissed Code of Conduct complaint against Councillor Kowalski (5-0, Kowalski excused)
• Directed administration to meet with ARROW Utilities on wastewater charges (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 for sewage treatment facility design (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2024-22 Municipal Development Plan (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2024-22 on Nov 26, 2024 (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt the October 1, 2024 meeting minutes and receive several informational reports, including an Operations Services update and two municipal newsletters. It will also move to convene a closed session to discuss matters protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, followed by appointments related to MNP and a land‑use bylaw project.

• Adopt October 1, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee minutes (Motion by Kucher‑Johnson)
• Receive Operations Services update for information (Motion by McGowan)
• Receive Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter (Motion by Kucher‑Johnson)
• Receive Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update (Motion by Kucher‑Johnson)
• Closed‑session motions: appointment of MNP and land‑use bylaw project update (motions by Domijan)

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes, received the Operations Services Division update and two communications items for information, and held closed sessions for an MNP appointment and a Land Use Bylaw project update. A notice of motion was filed for Council to request Alberta remove code of conduct requirements from the Municipal Government Act. No substantive decisions were made beyond receiving reports and entering closed session.

• Adopted October 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Operations Services Division update for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session for MNP appointment (unanimous)
• Convened closed session for Land Use Bylaw project update (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular session (unanimous)

Council

The October 15, 2024 Parkland County Council meeting consists solely of an audio/visual test. No council business, motions, or public hearings are scheduled.

Council

This agenda was for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

Parkland County Council will consider approving up to $264,858 in funding for 2025 recreation capital cost share requests from Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Devon, and Yellowhead County, as well as a $103,000 program to reinstate a wireless internet rebate for ratepayers.

• Approve up to $115,856 for Spruce Grove's 2025 recreation capital cost share
• Approve up to $36,330 for Stony Plain's 2025 recreation capital cost share
• Approve up to $16,673 for Devon's 2025 recreation capital cost share
• Approve up to $45,000 for Yellowhead County's 2025 recreation capital cost share
• Reinstate $103,000 wireless internet rebate program for ratepayers

Council approved 2025 recreation and culture capital cost share requests for four neighboring municipalities, totaling $213,859. It also reinstated a wireless internet rebate program with up to $103,000 in funding. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved up to $115,856 for City of Spruce Grove 2025 capital cost share (unanimous)
• Approved up to $36,330 for Town of Stony Plain 2025 capital cost share (unanimous)
• Approved up to $16,673 for Town of Devon 2025 capital cost share (unanimous)
• Approved up to $45,000 for Yellowhead County 2025 capital cost share (unanimous)
• Directed administration to reinstate wireless internet rebate program (unanimous)
• Approved up to $103,000 from Rural Communications Network Lifecycle Restricted Surplus for rebate program (unanimous)

Council

The agenda indicates that this session is for an A/V test only. No official business is scheduled for decision or discussion.

Council

The Parkland County Council meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024, was canceled as it was designated only for an audio/video system test. No decisions or discussions were held.

Council

The Parkland County Council meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024, was cancelled as it was designated solely for an audio-visual equipment test with no official business to be conducted. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings were planned.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive information briefings on the 2025 Operating and Capital Project Budget and the Fire Services Master Plan. The meeting includes a public input session and a closed session to discuss planning and development updates.

• RFD 24-273: 2025 Operating and Capital Project Budget Briefing
• RFD 24-265: Fire Services Master Plan Introduction
• App 24-055: Public Input session
• PRE 24-083: Planning & Development Update (Closed Session)

The Governance and Priorities Committee received the Fire Services Master Plan introduction, the 2025 Operating and Capital Project Budget Briefing, and two communications for information. All items were received unanimously as information only, with no decisions made. The committee also held a closed session to discuss planning and development matters.

• Received Fire Services Master Plan introduction for information (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Operating and Capital Project Budget Briefing for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session under MGA Section 197 (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular session at 10:37 a.m. (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business is being decided or discussed.

Council

This agenda was for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

The agenda indicates that this session was for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

Parkland County Council will consider approving a bylaw restricting fertilizer use near waterbodies and allocating $113,455.81 in grant funding for community organizations. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the fertilizer bylaw and the approval of a $25,000 grant for STARS.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2024-16 (Restricted Use of Fertilizers)
• Approval of $113,455.81 for 2025 Not for Profit Organization Grants
• Approval of $25,000 for STARS funding
• Second reading of Bylaw 2024-15 (Road Closure)
• Proclamation of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Council held a public hearing on Bylaw 2024-16 (Restricted Use of Fertilizers by Waterbodies) with multiple residents speaking in opposition, then defeated the bylaw's second reading in a 5-0 vote. Council also approved the 2025 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation of $113,455.81 and $25,000 for STARS, and gave final reading to a road closure bylaw (2024-15).

• Defeated Bylaw 2024-16 (Restricted Use of Fertilizers by Waterbodies) second reading (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation of $113,455.81 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 funding for STARS in 2025 Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2024-15 (Road Closure - Sale) second and third reading (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation declaring September 30th as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (unanimous)
• Directed administration to submit two FRIAA FireSmart grant applications totaling $250,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted September 10, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes (4-1)
• Approved Farm Family Awards Resolution (unanimous)

Council

The scheduled council meeting on September 20, 2024 is listed as an audio/visual test only. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are on the agenda. The meeting will consist of a start test and an end test.

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business was scheduled for this date.

Council

The agenda indicates that this session is for an A/V test only. No official business is being decided or discussed.

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business is being decided or discussed.

Council

The agenda indicates that this session is an A/V test only. No official business is being decided or discussed.

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business is being decided or discussed.

Council

The September 10, 2024 Parkland County Council meeting consists solely of an audio/visual test. No council business, motions, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Council

The agenda for the September 10, 2024 council meeting consists only of an audio‑visual test. No council business, motions, or public hearings were scheduled.

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to decide on funding for infrastructure design and updates to wastewater and fire recovery policies. The body will also address a council vacancy in Division 6 and approve reserve bids for a tax recovery auction.

• Funding request of $150,000 for design work for Bridge File 00110 (RR271, 900m South of Twp 534)
• Funding request of $115,000 for design of Range Road 32 between Township Road 530 and Highway 16
• Funding request of $100,000 for design of 261 Street, south of 114 Avenue
• Approval of Fire Response Cost Recovery Policy FD08
• Proposed rescinding of Policy EN 015 regarding the purchase of lands for municipal and public use

Council defeated Bylaw 2024-17 (amending Bylaw 2020-08 Wastewater) on third reading with a 5-0 vote. Council approved $150,000 for bridge design, $100,000 for 261 Street design, and $115,000 for Range Road 32 design, and rescinded Policy EN 015. Several other items were approved unanimously, including a grant application for the Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance and a new fire response cost recovery policy.

• Defeated Bylaw 2024-17 (wastewater amendment) on third reading (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 CCBF funding for Bridge File 00110 design (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for 261 Street design (unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 for Range Road 32 design (unanimous)
• Rescinded Policy EN 015 (Purchase of Lands for Municipal and Public Use) (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Response Cost Recovery Policy FD08 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to apply for ACP grant for Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved reserve bids for tax recovery auction (unanimous)

Council

The agenda indicates that this session was an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official council business is being decided or discussed.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The committee will receive the 2024 Q2 Financial Update and a presentation for the Art & Culture Award of Excellence. Members will also meet in a closed session to discuss planning, economic diversification, and the Land Use Bylaw project.

• RFD 24-249: 2024 Q2 Financial Update
• Art & Culture Award of Excellence Presentation (Joan Marie Galat)
• PRE 24-035: Planning and Development Update (Closed Session)
• PRE 24-036: Economic Diversification Update (Closed Session)
• PRE 24-075: Land Use Bylaw Project Update (Closed Session)

The Governance and Priorities Committee met on September 3, 2024, and received the 2024 Q2 Financial Update for information. The committee also received the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update, both for information. The meeting included several closed sessions to discuss economic diversification, a land use bylaw project update, and a planning and development update, all under FOIP exceptions. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were procedural or to receive information.

• Adopted September 3, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted July 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2024 Q2 Financial Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session at 9:26 a.m. (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session at 11:41 a.m. (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular session at 11:32 a.m. and 12:23 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

The agenda lists an A/V test with items “Start Test” and “End Test.” No substantive council items or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business is being decided or discussed.

Council

This agenda was for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted and no meeting took place.

Council

Parkland County Council scheduled a meeting on August 30, 2024, but the agenda indicates it was only a technical audio/video test with no official business. No decisions or discussions were listed.

Council

The agenda for this date was for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

The council held an audio/visual test and no official meeting took place. No decisions or discussions were scheduled.

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business was scheduled for this date.

Council

This special meeting consists of multiple closed sessions to discuss Council Code of Conduct matters. These sessions are conducted in private pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• PRE 24-070 Council Code of Conduct Matter
• PRE 24-065 Council Code of Conduct Matter
• PRE 24-066 Council Code of Conduct Matter
• PRE 24-067 Council Code of Conduct Matter
• PRE 24-068 Council Code of Conduct Matter

Council deferred three code of conduct complaints against Councillor Kowalski to an October 15 special meeting, then rescinded that deferral and instead directed the CAO to hire an independent investigator for complaints against Kowalski and Birnie. A separate complaint was tabled until December 10 pending ministerial direction. One complaint was removed after being withdrawn.

• Deferred three code of conduct complaints against Councillor Kowalski to Oct 15 special meeting (5-0)
• Rescinded the deferral of those complaints (4-0, Birnie excused)
• Directed CAO to retain independent investigator for complaints against Kowalski and Birnie (4-0, Birnie excused)
• Removed withdrawn complaint (item 11) from agenda (5-0)
• Tabled May 29 complaint about Aug 9, 2023 meeting until Dec 10, 2024 (5-0)

Council

Parkland County Council will meet in closed session to discuss matters protected under provincial privacy and legal-privilege rules, including a council code-of-conduct issue. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural.

Council voted to uphold a code-of-conduct complaint filed July 16, 2024, against Councillor Birnie, related to a July 12, 2024 newspaper article, and directed the CAO to hire an independent investigator to report by October 22, 2024. The vote was 4-0 with Birnie excused. The meeting otherwise consisted of procedural motions to enter and leave closed session.

• Adopted special meeting agenda (4-1, Birnie against)
• Convened closed session for code-of-conduct matter (4-1, Birnie against)
• Convened second closed session for code-of-conduct matter (4-0, Birnie recused)
• Reverted to regular session (4-0, Birnie excused)
• Declared code-of-conduct complaint against Birnie valid and ordered independent investigation (4-0, Birnie excused)

Council

The scheduled meeting was used for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

The meeting consists solely of an audio‑visual test with a start and end item. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.

Council

The agenda for this date indicates that no meeting took place. The document lists only an A/V test.

Council

The agenda indicates that this session was an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

Parkland County Council scheduled a routine audio-visual system test on August 20, 2024. No substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings were listed on the agenda.

Council

The agenda indicates that this session was an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

This agenda was for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

Parkland County Council did not hold a meeting on August 15, 2024. The agenda was a procedural test of audio-visual equipment, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

Council

Parkland County Council has posted an agenda that lists only a technical audio-visual test with no substantive items. The meeting is not proceeding; no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Council

The agenda for this date was for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

This agenda was for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

This agenda was for an A/V test only. No official business was conducted.

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business is being decided or discussed.

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business is being decided or discussed.

Council

The July 24, 2024 Parkland County Council meeting is designated as an A/V test. No council business, motions, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda lists only a test start and test complete entry.

Council

The Council will consider a third reading for an amendment to the Wastewater Services bylaw. They are also reviewing a proposal for residential recycling management and a request for additional asphalt surfacing funds.

• Third and final reading of Bylaw 2024-17 (Amending Bylaw 2020-08) regarding Wastewater Services
• Approval of Option 3 (Hybrid) for Extended Producer Responsibility for residential recycling in Wabamun
• $380,000 request for the Range Road 14 Asphalt Surfacing Project between Highway 16 and Township Road 534

Council approved a hybrid model for residential recycling management and allocated additional grant funding for an asphalt project on Range Road 14. A proposed bylaw regarding wastewater services was tabled until September. Council also adopted minutes from June 18 and June 25 meetings.

• Approved Option 3 (Hybrid) for Extended Producer Responsibility recycling management (Unanimous)
• Approved $380,000 in MSI Grant funding for Range Road 14 Asphalt Surfacing Project (Unanimous)
• Tabled Bylaw 2024-17 (Wastewater Services) to September 10, 2024 (4-2)
• Adopted June 18, 2024 Special Council Meeting minutes (4-2)
• Adopted June 25, 2024 Regular Council Meeting minutes (4-2)

Council

The agenda indicates that there is no meeting scheduled for this date. The document notes an A/V test instead of a formal session.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review several updates including a water shortage plan and a municipal development plan. The meeting includes presentations on nature policy, soccer facilities, and the Wabamun facilities review. Members will also receive an update on the Seniors' Bus Pilot Project.

• Nature Policy Framework Update
• Edmonton Minor Soccer Association - Northern Alberta Regional Indoor Sports Centre presentation
• Wabamun Facilities Review Presentation
• Seniors' Bus Pilot Project Update
• Parkland County Water Shortage Plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee met on July 2, 2024, and received several informational updates, including the Seniors' Bus Pilot Project, the Nature Policy Framework, the Wabamun Facilities Plan, the Parkland County Water Shortage Plan, and the Municipal Development Plan Project update with Stage 2 public engagement summary. All items were received as information with unanimous motions; no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made. The committee also received two communications items and convened in closed session to discuss an Information Services Project update under FOIP sections 21 and 24, then reverted to regular session.

• Received Seniors' Bus Pilot Project update as information (unanimous)
• Received Nature Policy Framework update as information (unanimous)
• Received Edmonton Minor Soccer Association indoor sports centre presentation as information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Facilities Plan presentation as information (unanimous)
• Received Parkland County Water Shortage Plan as information (unanimous)
• Received Municipal Development Plan Project update and Stage 2 Public Engagement Summary as information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter and Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update as information (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session under FOIP sections 21 and 24, then reverted to regular session (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider Bylaw 2024-17, which amends the county's wastewater regulations. The agenda lists proposed motions to approve funding for wetland construction, climate action projects, and the Jackfish Boat Launch repairs, alongside updates to wastewater transfer station policies. Council will also receive the 2023 Annual Financial Report for information. Multiple closed sessions are scheduled to address council code of conduct matters.

• Bylaw 2024-17 amending Bylaw 2020-08 Wastewater
• $250,000 for 2024 wetland construction project
• Up to $530,000 for Jackfish Boat Launch repairs
• $483,000 for climate change action projects and $120,000 from restricted surplus
• Community League Sustainability Grants: $62,313 (Clymont) and $29,750 (Magnolia)

Council approved mandatory GPS installation for private wastewater haulers and directed the Stony Plain transfer station to accept only holding tank waste. They authorized up to $530,000 for Jackfish Boat Launch repairs and $483,000 for climate change projects. Several Code of Conduct complaints against council members were deemed invalid, while others were tabled for future review.

• Approved mandatory GPS installation for private wastewater haulers (4-2)
• Approved limiting Stony Plain Wastewater Transfer Station to holding tank waste only (5-1)
• Directed administration to report on wastewater over-strength initiatives in Q4 2024 (6-0)
• Bylaw 2024-17 (Wastewater) received first and second readings; third reading deferred (5-1)
• Approved up to $530,000 for Jackfish Boat Launch repairs from Restricted Surplus (4-2)
• Directed review of Meeting Procedures and Code of Conduct bylaws (6-0)
• Appointed Julie Burger to Agricultural Service Board for 2-year term (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 for 2024 wetland construction project (6-0)

Council

This document is a cover page for a Parkland County council meeting scheduled for 3:30 PM on June 21, 2024. It lists elected officials and an address at 53109A Highway 779, Parkland County, Alberta. No public hearings, budget items, or policy discussions are included. The agenda contains only placeholders for A/V testing and vision statements.

• No substantive items listed

Council

The Special Council meeting consists of several scheduled closed sessions. These sessions involve discussions regarding Council Code of Conduct matters, including advice from officials and legal privilege.

• Multiple closed sessions regarding Council Code of Conduct matters

Parkland County Council held a special meeting on June 18, 2024, to address multiple Code of Conduct matters and meeting procedures. Council members discussed complaints regarding expenses for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Calgary Stampede, deeming several complaints invalid and tabling others. The meeting also addressed closed session procedures before closing at 6:03 p.m.

• Adopted June 18, 2024 Council meeting agenda as amended (6-1)
• Adopted special meeting procedures and order of Code of Conduct complaints (unanimous)
• Deemed May 2, 2024 FCM expense Code of Conduct complaint against Mayor Gamble invalid (4-2)
• Deemed May 2, 2024 FCM expense Code of Conduct complaint against Council Member Wiedeman invalid (4-0, 2 excused)
• Deemed May 2, 2024 FCM expense Code of Conduct complaint against Council Member Kobasiuk invalid (4-0, 2 excused)
• Tabled second Code of Conduct matter regarding Mayor Gamble's EMRB expenses due to loss of quorum
• Deemed May 2, 2024 Calgary Stampede expense complaint against Mayor Gamble invalid (3-1)
• Tabled remaining Code of Conduct matters to the June 25, 2024 Council meeting (5-0)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed administrative reports and policy drafts for Parkland County. Members discussed a new fire response billing policy tied to 2025 service fees, which would apply to residents billed for emergency responses. The committee also directed staff to present a climate change action plan to full council on June 24 and requested that funding for a boardwalk at the Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary be included in the 2025 operating budget. Routine updates from local library and municipal associations were received for information before closed session.

• POL 24-1: Review of Fire Response Billing Policy and 2025 proposed fire service fees
• RFD 24-152: Climate Change Action proposal directed to full council for approval on June 24
• Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary boardwalk funding requested for the 2025 operating budget
• Public input session scheduled for 9:05 a.m.
• Adoption of June 4, 2024 committee minutes and agenda

Parkland County's Governance and Priorities Committee met on June 18, 2024 and voted unanimously to direct Administration to present the Climate Change Action proposal at the June 25, 2024 Council meeting for approval. The Committee also directed Administration to include a financial contribution in the proposed 2025 Parkland County Operating Budget for Council's consideration, tied to the Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary boardwalk presentation. Several presentations and updates were received for information only, including the Fire Response Billing Policy and the Library Board annual update. A notice of motion was given that Council Member Kowalski will move at the June 25, 2024 Council meeting to have three bylaws reviewed and amended.

• Directed Administration to present the Climate Change Action proposal at the June 25, 2024 Council meeting for approval (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to include a financial contribution in the proposed 2025 Parkland County Operating Budget for Council's consideration (unanimous)
• Received the Fire Response Billing Policy presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received the Parkland County Library Board annual update for information (unanimous)
• Received the Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary boardwalk presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)
• Adopted the June 4, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council

Council is considering a new bylaw regarding the restricted use of fertilizers near waterbodies. Other items include updates to various committee terms of reference and a request for a special meeting regarding the Council Code of Conduct.

• Bylaw 2024-16: Restricted use of Fertilizers by Waterbodies (First Reading)
• Public Hearing for Bylaw 2024-16 scheduled for September 24, 2024
• Special Council meeting requested for June 18, 2024 regarding Council Code of Conduct
• Revised Agricultural Service Board Terms of Reference
• Revised Community Sustainability Committee Terms of Reference

Council gave first reading to a bylaw restricting fertilizer use near waterbodies and scheduled a public hearing for September 24, 2024. The board also approved revised terms of reference for three committees and scheduled a special meeting regarding the Council Code of Conduct.

• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2024-16 Restricted use of Fertilizers by Waterbodies (unanimous)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for Bylaw 2024-16 for September 24, 2024 (unanimous)
• Scheduled special Council meeting for June 18, 2024 regarding Council Code of Conduct (unanimous)
• Approved revised Agricultural Service Board Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Approved revised Community Sustainability Committee Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Approved revised Economic Diversification Committee Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Tabled wastewater transfer stations and ARROW Utilities charges to June 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Received Range Road 35 Road Condition Report as information (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing updates from various advisory bodies. Proposed actions include directing administration to bring updated terms of reference for the Agricultural Service Board, Economic Diversification Committee, and Community Sustainability Committee to the June 11 Council meeting.

• Agricultural Service Board update and proposed terms of reference
• Economic Diversification Committee update and proposed terms of reference
• Community Sustainability Committee update and proposed terms of reference
• ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) update
• RCMP Quarterly Update for Evansburg, Parkland Detachment, and Drayton Valley

The Governance and Priorities Committee approved directing administration to present updated terms of reference for three boards to Council on June 11, 2024. The committee also received several informational updates from local boards and the RCMP.

• Directed administration to bring updated Agricultural Service Board terms of reference to Council (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring updated Economic Diversification Committee terms of reference to Council (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring updated Community Sustainability Committee terms of reference to Council (Unanimous)
• Received Agricultural Service Board update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Economic Diversification Committee update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Community Sustainability Committee update for information (Unanimous)
• Received ALUS PAC update for information (Unanimous)
• Received RCMP Quarterly update for information (Unanimous)

Council

Council is considering new requirements for private users of wastewater transfer stations, including mandatory GPS. Other items include a request to research road conditions on Range Road 35 and the potential dissolution of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee.

• Research into road conditions and complaint reduction for Range Road 35
• Approval of 2024 Tax Recovery Public Auction Terms and Conditions of Sale
• Mandatory GPS requirement for private users of wastewater transfer stations
• Restriction of non-residential wastewater disposal at Stony Plain and Villeneuve stations
• Dissolution of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee

Council dissolved the Truth and Reconciliation Committee and appointed election officers for 2025. The board also approved terms for a tax recovery auction and directed research into Range Road 35 conditions.

• Dissolved Truth and Reconciliation Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Eva Beyer as Returning Officer for 2025 Municipal Election (unanimous)
• Appointed Barb Williams as Substitute Returning Officer for 2025 Municipal Election (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Tax Recovery Public Auction Terms and Conditions of Sale (unanimous)
• Directed administration to research Range Road 35 conditions to reduce complaints (unanimous)
• Tabled wastewater transfer station and overstrength charges item (4-2)
• Appointed Council members to various boards and committees for June 1 to Oct 22, 2024 (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The committee will review a report on Bylaw 2024-16 regarding the restricted use of fertilizers near waterbodies. Other agenda items include updates on the Wabamun Waterfront Project and the 2024 Q1 financial status. The committee will also receive a year in review presentation from Family and Community Support Services.

• Bylaw 2024-16: Restricted Use of Fertilizers by Waterbodies
• Wabamun Waterfront Project Update
• 2024 Q1 Financial Update
• Social Development Plan 2023-2025 Draft Implementation Plan
• FCSS 2023 Year in Review

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational reports, including updates on the Wabamun Waterfront Project, the 2024 Q1 Financial Update, and the Social Development Plan Draft Implementation Plan. The committee also reviewed the Family and Community Support Services 2023 Year in Review and a report on restricted fertilizer use near waterbodies. No substantive policy changes or new bylaws were approved during this session; all motions were to receive reports for information.

• Received Wabamun Waterfront Project update for information (unanimous)
• Received FCSS 2023 Year in Review presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Restricted Use of Fertilizers by Waterbodies report for information (unanimous)
• Received 2024 Q1 Financial Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Social Development Plan 2023-2025 Draft Implementation Plan for information (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session to review FCSS Agreement (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular session (unanimous)

Council

The Council is considering several bylaws regarding land use amendments, road closures for sale, and technical amendments. They are also reviewing requests for emergency exercise funding and municipal election budget transfers.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2024-13 regarding Bareland Recreational Resort Districts
• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2024-15 regarding road closure and sale of portions of Sections 20, 28, 29, and 30, 53-4-W5M
• Bylaw 2024-07 regarding road closure for sale on Railway Ave
• Bylaw 2024-10 regarding Meridian Housing Foundation Spruce Grove Lodge borrowing and lending
• Approval of $22,012 for the Joint Emergency Exercise Project

Council passed Bylaw 2024-13 with amendments to accessory building heights, setbacks, and definitions. Other actions included approving emergency project funding, election expense transfers, and road closures.

• Approved Bylaw 2024-13 amending Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 (Unanimous)
• Approved $22,012 for Joint Emergency Exercise Project (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $75,000 for municipal election expenses (Unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2024-07 for road closure and sale at Railway Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2024-12 technical amendment to Schedule L (Unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2024-10 regarding Meridian Housing Foundation borrowing (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2024-15 for road closure and sale (Unanimous)
• Cancelled Council meetings for July 9 and August 27, 2024 (Unanimous)

Council

The provided document contains only a schedule for A/V testing. No legislative items or business actions are listed on the agenda.

Council

The May 9, 2024, Parkland County Council meeting is dedicated to audio-visual testing. No legislative or administrative items are listed for discussion or decision.

Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and notes that the session is for A/V testing only. No legislative or administrative items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Council

The Council will review the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw and approve the 2025 Budget Philosophy. Other items include a land use amendment for a Bareland Recreational Resort District and tax impacts on wildfire-affected properties.

• First, second, and third readings of Tax Rate Bylaw 2024-14
• Approval of the 2025 Budget Philosophy and Five-Year Financial Plan
• Land Use Bylaw amendment for Bareland Recreational Resort District
• Cancellation of minimum taxes on leased lands totaling $194.56
• Appointment of 2024 Weed and Pest Inspectors

Council approved the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw and the Acheson Water Special Tax Bylaw. The 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the revised 2022-2025 Strategic Plan were also approved. Council approved the 2025 Budget Philosophy and scheduled a public hearing for a Land Use Bylaw amendment.

• Passed Tax Rate Bylaw 2024-14 (unanimous)
• Passed Acheson Water Special Tax Bylaw 2024-11 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Budget Philosophy (5-1)
• Approved revised 2022-2025 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Water, Sanitary, Storm and Transportation Off-Site Levy Projects & Rates (unanimous)
• Cancelled 2024 minimum taxes on specific leased Crown lands totaling $161.10 and $33.46 (unanimous)
• Scheduled May 14, 2024 public hearing for Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 amendment (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive presentations from the West Central Airshed Society and Edmonton Airports. The committee will also review reports regarding the Off-Site Levy program and the Operations Service Division, including road maintenance and public works. Additionally, an update on the Natural Assets Project is scheduled for discussion.

• Off-Site Levy Overview/Refresher (RFD 24-060)
• Operations Service Division Report covering road maintenance and public works (RFD 24-071)
• Natural Assets Project Update (RFD 24-058)
• West Central Airshed Society presentation
• Edmonton Airports presentation

The committee primarily received reports and presentations for information. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the meeting.

• Adopted April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Off-Site Levy Overview/Refresher for information (unanimous)
• Received Operations Service Division Report for information (unanimous)
• Received West Central Airshed Society presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Edmonton Airports presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Natural Assets Project Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)

Council

This meeting is scheduled solely for A/V testing. No substantive business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• A/V testing

Council

The Council will consider budget adjustments including a $4,500,000 procurement for the Acheson Intersections project. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a responsible pet ownership bylaw and discussions on establishing a local policing board. Additionally, several committee appointments are up for approval.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2024-02 (Responsible Pet Ownership)
• Proposed talks with Stony Plain and Spruce Grove regarding a policing board
• Bylaw 2024-09 amendments to 2024 fees and charges
• $10,220 FireSmart Equipment Grant allocation
• $4,500,000 procurement for the Acheson Intersections project

Council approved the 2024 final budget, including a $4.5 million allocation for the Acheson Intersections project. A new Responsible Pet Ownership bylaw was passed following a public hearing. Council also directed administration to explore a tri-region policing governance board with Stony Plain and Spruce Grove.

• Approved Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2024-02 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024-09 (unanimous)
• Approved $4.5M for 2025 Acheson Intersections project (unanimous)
• Approved $5,602,700 in Program Budget adjustments, decreasing municipal tax levy by $1,300 (unanimous)
• Approved $328,400 in Operating Project adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved $328,400 reduction in Capital Project adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved $10,220 FireSmart Equipment Grant allocation (unanimous)
• Approved $39,514.90 for Scheckter Crescent construction (unanimous)

Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and A/V testing items. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are documented in this text.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing a joint use agreement between the County and Parkland School Division. The committee will also receive updates on a technical growth study for the Municipal Development Plan and presentations regarding economic and regional updates.

• Parkland County and Parkland School Division Joint Use and Planning Agreement
• Municipal Development Plan Project Phase 1 - Technical Growth Study
• Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board update
• CIBC Wood Gundy Economic Update
• STARS presentation

The Governance and Priorities Committee voted to send the Parkland County and Parkland School Division Joint Use and Planning Agreement to the April 9, 2024 Council meeting for approval. The committee also received several presentations for information, including the Municipal Development Plan Project Phase 1 Technical Growth Study, an Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board update, an economic update from CIBC Wood Gundy, and a STARS presentation. All motions carried unanimously. The committee also met in closed session to discuss planning and development matters and a land matter, then reverted to regular session.

• Approved forwarding the Parkland County and Parkland School Division Joint Use and Planning Agreement to the April 9, 2024 Council meeting for approval (unanimous)
• Received the Municipal Development Plan Project Phase 1 - Technical Growth Study for information (unanimous)
• Received the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board update for information (unanimous)
• Received the Economic Update from CIBC Wood Gundy for information (unanimous)
• Received the STARS in Your Community presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session under Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to discuss matters under FOIP Sections 17, 16 and 24 (unanimous)

Council

The Council is considering a notice of motion to begin conversations regarding a local governance board for police services. Additionally, the Council will review a first reading for Bylaw 2024-10 concerning the Meridian Housing Foundation Spruce Grove Lodge.

• Notice of Motion: Establish a local governance board under a Provincial Police Service Agreement
• Bylaw 2024-10: Meridian Housing Foundation Spruce Grove Lodge Borrowing and Lending (First Reading)
• Public Input session scheduled for 9:05 a.m.
• Closed session discussion regarding Wastewater Transfer Station Over Strength Charges

Parkland County Council met on March 26, 2024, with Deputy Mayor Natalie Birnie chairing; Mayor Allan Gamble and Council Member Allan Hoefsloot were absent at the start, and Hoefsloot joined virtually at 9:04 a.m. Council adopted the agenda and the March 6, March 7, and March 12, 2024 meeting minutes, all unanimously. Bylaw 2024-10, the Meridian Housing Foundation Spruce Grove Lodge Borrowing and Lending bylaw, received first reading unanimously. Council also received several items for information, including April 2024 proclamations, the Deputy Mayor's report, committee reports, and updates from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and convened in closed session under the Municipal Government Act.

• Adopted the March 26, 2024 Council meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the March 6, 2024 Strategic Planning meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted the March 7, 2024 Strategic Planning meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted the March 12, 2024 Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2024-10, Meridian Housing Foundation Spruce Grove Lodge Borrowing and Lending (unanimous)
• Received April 2024 proclamations for information: Pitch-in Canada Week, Earth Day, National Volunteer Week, International Day of Mourning (unanimous)
• Received the Deputy Mayor's report, committee reports, RMA newsletter, and FCM update for information (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session under Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act (unanimous); reverted to regular session at 11:32 a.m.

Council

Parkland County Council will vote on several administrative, financial, and land-use proposals that affect local services and development. The agenda includes a request to transfer $3,201,280 from restricted sustainability reserves to unrestricted surplus for asset retirement obligations, which impacts long-term infrastructure funding. Members will also advance the Wabamun Hamlet Area Redevelopment Plan to final reading, review new responsible pet ownership rules that may introduce fees, and adopt a conceptual development scheme for Acheson Zone 5.

• Transfer $3,201,280 from Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus to Unrestricted Surplus for asset retirement obligations
• Schedule public hearing on March 26 for Bylaw 2024-02, which establishes responsible pet ownership rules and associated fees
• Advance Bylaw 2023-10 for the Wabamun Hamlet Area Redevelopment Plan to third and final reading
• Adopt conceptual development scheme for Acheson Zone 5 (covers NE-31-51-26-W4, NE-31-52-26-W4, NW-32-52-26-W4, SW-32-52-26-W4)
• Remove municipal reserve designation for Plan 6116KS Block 2 Lot R in the Kenglened Subdivision

Parkland County Council adopted the Acheson Zone 5 Conceptual Scheme and approved removing the Municipal Reserve designation from a lot in the Kenglened Subdivision. Council gave first reading to a revised Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw and scheduled a public hearing for April 9, 2024. Council also appointed Jeff Dyck as Acting Chief Administrative Officer from April 15 to November 1, 2024, and directed a $3,201,280 transfer from Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus to Unrestricted Surplus.

• Adopted Acheson Zone 5 Conceptual Scheme (unanimous)
• Approved removal of Municipal Reserve designation for Plan 6116KS Block 2 Lot R in Kenglened Subdivision (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2024-02 Responsible Pet Ownership, as amended (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Bylaw 2024-02 for April 9, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Dyck as Acting Chief Administrative Officer from April 15 to November 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to send a letter to Telus about telephone outages due to Mink Lake Road construction (unanimous)
• Directed transfer of $3,201,280 from Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus to Unrestricted Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved third and final reading of Bylaw 2023-10 Wabamun Hamlet Area Redevelopment Plan, as amended (unanimous)

Council

The March 8, 2024, Parkland County Council agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for AV testing. There are no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

• AV testing

Council

The Council is conducting a strategic planning meeting that includes a closed session. The closed session is intended to discuss matters protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Closed session regarding personal privacy, confidential evaluations, intergovernmental relations, and official advice
• Motion to revert to regular meeting session

Council met for a strategic planning session and spent the majority of the meeting in a closed session to discuss governance and future planning. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the March 7, 2024 Strategic Planning Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session at 9:01 a.m. to discuss matters protected by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular meeting session at 2:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and notes regarding A/V testing. No council decisions or discussions are documented in this text.

Council

The provided document contains only a notice for A/V testing. No legislative or administrative business is listed for discussion or decision.

Council

The council will hold a strategic planning meeting that includes a proposed closed session to discuss confidential governance and future planning matters. The agenda also includes a motion to revert the council to a regular meeting session.

• Closed session regarding governance and future planning
• Motion to revert to a regular meeting session

Council met for a strategic planning session. The majority of the meeting was conducted in a closed session to discuss governance and future planning. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the March 6, 2024 Strategic Planning Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session at 9:04 a.m. to discuss governance and future planning (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular meeting session at 2:53 p.m. (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive a 2023 Corporate Year-in-Review update. The meeting includes closed sessions for planning, economic diversification, and the Chief Administrative Officer performance review. A review of the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw is also scheduled for discussion.

• 2023 Corporate Year-in-Review (RFD 24-046)
• Council Code of Conduct Bylaw Review (PRE 24-016)
• Chief Administrative Officer Performance Review (PRE 24-013)
• Planning and Development Update (PRE 24-011)
• Economic Diversification Update (PRE 24-012)

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its March 5, 2024 agenda and the February 20, 2024 minutes, both unanimously. It received the 2023 Year-in-Review presentation and two communications items (Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter and Federation of Canadian Municipalities update) for information, all carried unanimously. The committee convened in closed session under Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to discuss economic diversification, planning and development, a CAO performance review, and a Council Code of Conduct Bylaw review, then reverted to regular session. No substantive policy decisions, bylaws, or funding approvals were made in open session.

• Adopted March 5, 2024 agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted February 20, 2024 committee minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Received 2023 Year-in-Review presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session under MGA Section 197 at 10:28 a.m. (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular session at 2:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

The provided document is a notice for an AV testing session. No legislative items or business topics are listed in the agenda text.

Council

The provided agenda consists of audio-visual testing procedures. No legislative items or decisions are listed in the document.

• AV Testing (Test A, Test B, Test C)

Council

The provided document is a procedural agenda consisting of audio-visual testing. No legislative items or discussion topics are listed.

Council

The Council will consider several financial transfers, including a request for up to $170,000 for wildfire readiness. They are also scheduled to review Bylaw 2024-01 regarding off-highway vehicles and Bylaw 2024-08 concerning fees and charges.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2024-01 (Off-Highway Vehicles)
• Bylaw 2024-08 regarding 2024 Fees and Charges
• Up to $7,210 for medical training equipment via Alberta Health Services
• Up to $170,000 for wildfire operational readiness and firefighter training
• Transfer of $2,377,376 to restricted surplus for incomplete programs and projects

Council approved up to $170,000 for wildfire operational readiness and passed Bylaw 2024-01 regarding off-highway vehicles. The board also finalized 2024 Assessment Review Board appointments and approved various financial surplus transfers.

• Approved up to $170,000 for wildfire readiness and firefighter training (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2024-01 Off-Highway Vehicle (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2024-08 amending 2024 Fees and Charges (unanimous)
• Approved up to $7,210 for medical training equipment via AHS fund (unanimous)
• Appointed 2024 Assessment Review Board Clerk, Chair, and seven panelists (unanimous)
• Approved $2,377,376 transfer to restricted surplus for incomplete programs (unanimous)
• Approved $6,066,303 transfer to restricted surplus and $2,853 allowance increase (unanimous)
• Approved revised ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The committee will receive a report on the Stage 1 Public Engagement Summary for the Municipal Development Plan Project. The agenda also includes reviews of municipal newsletters and a closed session to discuss legal advice and an Edmonton Global appointment.

• Municipal Development Plan Project - Stage 1 Public Engagement Summary
• RMA Contact Newsletter
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
• Closed session regarding Edmonton Global appointment
• Closed session regarding legal advice

The Governance and Priorities Committee received a summary of the Stage 1 public engagement for the Municipal Development Plan. The committee also received updates from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

• Adopted February 20, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Municipal Development Plan Project Stage 1 Public Engagement Summary for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)
• Approved convening in closed session at 10:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved reverting to regular session at 11:58 a.m. (unanimous)

Council

Council is considering several bylaws regarding surface drainage, lot grading, and off-highway vehicles. The agenda also includes a license of occupation for an environmental reserve parcel in Rainbow Beach Estates and potential removal of a reserve designation for land disposal.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2023-02 regarding Surface Drainage and Lot Grading
• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2024-03 regarding License of Occupation in Rainbow Beach Estates Subdivision
• First reading of Bylaw 2024-01 regarding Off-Highway Vehicles
• Third reading of Bylaw 2024-06 to amend 2024 Fees and Charges
• Request for removal of designation for land disposal at Plan 6116KS Block 2 Lot R

Parkland County Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2023-02 (Surface Drainage and Lot Grading) after a public hearing where one landowner opposed it. Council also gave first reading to Bylaw 2024-01 (Off-Highway Vehicle) as amended and scheduled a public hearing for February 27, 2024, and passed Bylaw 2024-06 amending 2024 Fees and Charges through all three readings. Council accepted a report on removing reserve designation from a Kenglened Subdivision lot and scheduled a public hearing for March 12, 2024, and approved Policy C-PD17 Lot Grading with an amendment shifting responsibility to the Director of Engineering Services.

• Bylaw 2023-02 Surface Drainage and Lot Grading received second reading (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2023-02 received third and final reading, declared passed (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2024-01 Off-Highway Vehicle amended to add 'Municipal Tags' under Definitions, then received first reading as amended (unanimous)
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2024-01 scheduled for February 27, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2024-06 amending 2024 Fees and Charges passed first, second, and third readings (unanimous)
• Accepted Administration's Report on removing reserve designation from Plan 6116KS Block 2 Lot R, Kenglened Subdivision (unanimous)
• Public hearing on reserve designation removal scheduled for March 12, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Policy C-PD17 Lot Grading approved with amendment assigning responsibility to Director of Engineering Services (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive an update regarding the Wabamun Waterfront Initiative. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss planning and development updates and a land use bylaw review.

• Wabamun Waterfront Update (RFD 24-017)
• Planning and Development Update (PRE 24-003)
• Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan Review (PRE 24-004)

The committee received informational updates regarding the Wabamun Waterfront and newsletters from municipal organizations. A significant portion of the meeting was conducted in closed session to discuss planning, development, and land use reviews.

• Adopted February 6, 2024 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Waterfront update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (Unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (Unanimous)

Council

The Council will convene for a special meeting that includes a closed session. The closed session is intended to discuss matters protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Closed session regarding RFD 24-013
• Council Code of Conduct Matter (PRE 24-007)
• Motion to revert to regular meeting session (RFD 24-015)

Parkland County Council met on January 26, 2024, for a special meeting. Council adopted the agenda, convened in closed session under Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to discuss a Council Code of Conduct matter protected by FOIP Sections 17 and 24, then reverted to regular session and closed the meeting. No substantive decisions were made in public session.

• Adopted the January 26, 2024 Special Council meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session under Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to discuss a Council Code of Conduct matter (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular meeting session (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting

Council

Council will consider several bylaws regarding community standards, county land use, and updated fees and charges. The agenda also includes work plans for various committees and a request for a strategic planning meeting in March.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2023-19 - Community Standards
• Approval of 2024-2025 ASB, CSC, and EDC Committee Work Plans
• Strategic Planning meeting scheduled for March 6 and 7, 2024
• Report on Whitewood Mine lands north of the Hamlet of Wabamun
• Bylaw 2024-04 - Text Amendment to Bylaw 2023-15 Use of County Land

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2023-19 (Community Standards), which was amended to add rules on disposal of deceased livestock and to change the wording of section 54. Council also gave three readings to Bylaw 2024-04 (text amendment to the Use of County Land bylaw) and Bylaw 2024-05 (2024 Fees and Charges amendment), and directed administration to open talks about acquiring the Whitewood Mine lands north of Wabamun. A motion to table the January 16, 2024 Code of Conduct letter failed 2-5; Council instead referred the letter for discussion and scheduled a Special Council Meeting for January 26, 2024.

• Adopted January 9, 2024 Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted January 23, 2024 agenda as amended, adding Code of Conduct Letter item (unanimous)
• Directed administration to open talks on acquiring Whitewood Mine lands north of Wabamun, north of Highway 16, and report back (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2023-19 Community Standards: second reading carried (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2023-19 section 54 amended to remove 'in a residential area during the night-time' and add 'during the night-time' before 'no person shall operate' (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2023-19 amended to add deceased livestock disposal sections 79-81 and renumber (6 for, 1 abstain — Birnie)
• Bylaw 2023-19 third and final reading as amended (6 for, 1 abstain — Birnie)
• Approved 2024-2025 work plans for Agricultural Service Board, Community Sustainability Committee and Economic Diversification Committee (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing several upcoming committee work plans and a Trails Strategy Plan report. The meeting also includes an overview of the Community Services Department and updates from municipal organizations.

• 2024-2025 Agricultural Service Board Work Plan
• 2024-2025 Community Sustainability Committee Work Plan
• 2024-2025 Economic Diversification Committee Work Plan
• Trails Strategy Plan update
• Community Services Department overview

The committee met to receive information on the Trails Strategy Plan, 2024-2025 Council Committee Work Plans, and a Community Services Department overview. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the session.

• Adopted January 16, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted December 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Trails Strategy Plan presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received 2024-2025 ASB, CSC, and EDC Work Plans for information (unanimous)
• Received Community Services Department overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider a land use amendment and conceptual scheme for Trestle Creek Golf Resort. The agenda also includes proposals for a workplace mental health policy and reviewing council authority for development permit approvals. Additionally, the council will hold a first reading for a license of occupation in Rainbow Beach Estates.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2023-08 (Trestle Creek Golf Resort)
• Proposal for a workplace mental health and wellbeing policy
• Review of Council authority for subdivision and development permit approvals
• First reading of Bylaw 2024-03 regarding Rainbow Beach Estates

Council approved a Land Use Bylaw amendment and Conceptual Scheme for the Trestle Creek Golf Resort. Additionally, administration was directed to update workplace mental health policies for employees.

• Approved Bylaw 2023-08 second reading (5-2)
• Approved Bylaw 2023-08 third reading (5-2)
• Approved Conceptual Scheme for Trestle Creek Golf Resort (5-2)
• Directed administration to review and update workplace mental health and wellbeing policy (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2024-03 regarding License of Occupation in Rainbow Beach Estates (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2024-03 for February 13, 2024 (unanimous)

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