St. Paul public meetings in 2022

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing updates on a regional recreation feasibility study and a potential $50,000 grant for an electric Zamboni. The meeting also covers department reports regarding the aquatic centre, golf course, and parks facilities.

• Regional Recreation Feasibility Study survey results due December 7th
• Potential $50,000 grant application for an Electric Zamboni
• Approved MCCAC Grant for Aquatic Centre air handling unit retrofit starting September 2023
• Pool slide project deferred until the 2023 Capital Budget

Regular Council

Council is reviewing several financial requests, including the upcoming 3-year operating budget and 5-year capital budget. The agenda also includes a first reading of a new Water & Sewer bylaw and discussions on various community grants.

• Proposed Bylaw 2022-13: Water & Sewer (1st Reading)
• 3 Year Operating Budget review
• 5 Year Capital Budget review
• Northern Lights Library System levy increase
• Community Grant Funding requests for St. Paul Football - Lions and Bengals

Regular Council

The Council will review the 2023 Interim Budget and discuss a regional municipal service delivery study. Other items include a proposal to add a fee for mailed utility invoices and a revision to the snow and ice clearing policy.

• 2023 Interim Budget discussion
• Proposed fee for mailed out utility invoices/bills
• Replacement of Fire Department Command Vehicle
• Clancy Arena Ice Resurfacer request
• Revision of Snow and Ice Clearing Policy

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board will meet to review the previous meeting minutes and adopt the current agenda. The board will also discuss feedback from the FCSSAA Conference and receive a report from the FCSS Director.

• FCSSAA Conference Feedback
• FCSS Directors Report

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission met to review the agenda and previous minutes. The commission voted to refuse a development permit for heavy industrial use at 5021-54 Avenue.

• Refusal of Development Permit No. 029-22 for heavy industrial use at 5021-54 Avenue
• Adoption of the April 21, 2022, Municipal Planning Commission minutes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2023 interim operating budget. Discussions include the initial budget main scenario and a scenario involving the largest tax increase.

• 2023 Interim Operating Budget discussions
• Scenario 1 budget with largest tax increase
• Closed meeting regarding contract details under FOIP Section 16

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board reviewed department reports covering golf course maintenance, aquatic centre programming, and facility updates. Discussions included upcoming holiday hours, community Christmas activities, and updates on the corporate golf membership structure.

• Approval of 2023 Proposed Corporate Golf Membership
• Approval of $12.00 Daily Trackage Fee
• Discussion of Regional Recreation Feasibility Study
• Update on Aquatic Centre Air Handling Unit grant funding
• Review of holiday operating hours for town facilities

Regular Council

The Council held public hearings regarding changes to in-law suite regulations and intermodal storage container (seacan) rules. They also approved a capital budget amendment to purchase a new fairway mower.

• Bylaw 2022-10: Repeal of Section 5.42 regarding In-Law Suites
• Bylaw 2022-11: Amendments to intermodal storage container (seacan) regulations
• MSI Capital Budget: $88,715.00 for a new fairway mower
• Community Grant: $617.00 to Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club
• Community Grant: $500.00 to St. Paul Regional High School

Special Council

The St. Paul Special Council meeting includes a discussion regarding levels of service to inform the 2023 budget. A closed meeting session is also scheduled to discuss a letter of concern regarding service levels under FOIP advice.

• Discussion of levels of service for the 2023 budget
• Closed meeting session regarding a letter of concern on service levels

Regular Council

The St. Paul Council will conduct public hearings regarding two land use bylaw amendments. The meeting also includes requests for decisions on search and rescue agreements, capital budget amendments, and community grants.

• Public Hearing for Bylaw 2022-10: Repealing in-law suite regulations
• Public Hearing for Bylaw 2022-11: Replacing intermodal storage container (seacan) regulations
• Request for Decision: St. Paul Search and Rescue Services Agreement
• Request for Decision: MSI Capital Budget Amendment
• Request for Decision: Community Grant Funding Request

Organizational

The Town of St. Paul Council is meeting to establish administrative foundations for the upcoming year. Key discussions include appointing legal solicitors and auditors, approving the 2023 municipal calendar, and reviewing committee representative listings.

• Proposed Annual General Meeting date of April 20, 2023
• Appointment of Brownlee LLP, Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP, and Alberta Counsel as solicitors
• Appointment of JMD Group LLP Chartered Accountants as auditors
• Approval of the 2023 municipal calendar
• Review of 2022/2023 Committee Listing Representatives

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Board reviewed updates to the Fees, Cancellations and Refunds Policy, specifically regarding golf memberships and corporate packages. Members also received reports on arena operations, aquatic centre maintenance, and golf course conditions.

• Approved 2023 Golf Course Fee Schedule with amended Family ($1600) and Junior ($100) rates
• Approved 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule with biennial reviews
• Approved installation of ball retrieval spaces between ball diamonds 1, 4, and 5
• Proposed new corporate golf voucher packages ranging from $1000 to $1450
• Reported transition from Red Cross to Lifesaving Society swimming programs

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board will hold a meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a report from the FCSS Director and the review of previous minutes.

• FCSS Directors Report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss levels of service to assist in preparing the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes a closed session for items permitted under the Municipal Government Act.

• Levels of Service Discussion for the 2023 Budget
• Closed meeting session

Regular Council

Council will hear a delegation from Evolve Surface Strategies Inc. regarding a proposed 60-meter Rogers Communications steel lattice tower. The proposal suggests placing the facility on a Town-owned parcel at Lot 16, Block 6, Plan 2244Z to improve local network capacity.

• Public hearing: Rogers Communications 60-meter communications facility proposal
• Proposed Bylaw #2022-12: Family and Community Support Services Regional Board
• Proposed Bylaw #2022-09: Community Standards Bylaw (2nd & 3rd reading)
• Street light additions along 40th street & Walking Trail
• St. Paul North Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan (IASP) update

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing proposed fee schedules for the golf course and general recreation services for 2023-2027. The meeting also includes updates on the Red River Cart project and a review of the town's cancellations and refunds policy.

• Proposed 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule
• Golf Course Fee Schedule review
• Red River Cart - Chamber Project update
• Review of PR 1201-08 Fees, Cancellations and Refunds Policy
• Discussion of 2022 ice rates

Regular Council

The Town Council will review several proposed bylaws regarding community standards and land use amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on franchise fees and community grant funding.

• Proposed Bylaw 2022-09: Community Standards Bylaw (1st Reading)
• Proposed Bylaw 2022-10: Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - In-Law Suites (1st Reading)
• Proposed Bylaw 2022-11: Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Seacans (1st Reading)
• North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance: 2023 Municipal Contributions
• ATCO and Apex Utilities Franchise Fees

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board will hold a meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a report from the FCSS Director and the review of previous minutes.

• FCSS Directors Report

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding intermodal storage containers, in-law suites, and secondary suites. The committee is also discussing forecasted distribution revenue for the 2023 franchise fee.

• Discussion of 2023 franchise fee revenue, with 2023 distribution revenue estimated at $6,512,944
• Proposed Land Use Bylaw revisions for intermodal storage containers (Seacans)
• Proposed Land Use Bylaw revisions to remove in-law suite definitions and regulations
• Proposal to proceed with public consultation for secondary suites

Regular Council

The Town of St. Paul Council will review a briefing on the policing budget and discuss upcoming meetings with Frog Lake Leadership. The agenda also includes requests for community grant funding and an introduction from Hook'd Broadband Canada, Inc.

• Policing Budget briefing
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-06
• Hook'd Broadband Canada, Inc. introduction
• ACFA Banners request
• Meeting with Frog Lake Leadership briefing

Subdivision Authority

The Subdivision Authority approved a plan to create twenty bareland condominium units and one remnant parcel on approximately 8.35 acres. The approval includes several conditions, such as entering a development agreement and providing environmental assessments. This decision also revokes a previous notice regarding a five-unit subdivision for the same site.

• Approval of Subdivision File No. 2022-S-001 for 20 bareland condo units
• Requirement for applicant to pay a $200.00 per parcel development agreement fee
• Requirement for applicant to pay endorsement fees of $100.00 plus $150.00 per lot
• Mandatory improvement of the laneway right-of-way from 53 Street to 52 Street
• Requirement for a 200mm water main connection and hydrants

FCSS Advisory Board

The meeting includes a director's report and information regarding the FCSSAA Summer 2022 newsletter. The agenda contains standard procedural items such as the adoption of previous minutes and the agenda.

• FCSS Directors Report
• FCSSAA Summer 2022 Newsletter correspondence

Regular Council

The Town Council will review a request to finalize a site cleanup order and consider several community funding requests. The agenda also includes discussions on 57th Street modifications and replacing the administration building's A/C unit.

• Order to Remedy: Site Cleanup compliance review
• Community Grant Funding: Iron Horse Ultra Race 100 ($831.00 value)
• Community Grant Funding: St. Paul AG Society ($3,606.00 value)
• Community Grant Funding: St. Paul Terry Fox Run ($40.00 value)
• Administration Building A/C Unit Replacement

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing draft revisions to the Community Standards Bylaw (#2022-09). The committee is also discussing updates to the town's cat and dog control bylaws.

• Draft Community Standards Bylaw #2022-09
• Draft Animal Control Bylaw #2022-10
• Revisions to Cat Bylaw #1131
• Revisions to Dog Control Bylaw #1174

Subdivision Authority

The Subdivision Authority approved application 2022-S-001 to create five bareland condo units and one remnant parcel. The approval is subject to several conditions, including a development agreement and environmental assessments. The decision includes a variance regarding specific subdivision and development regulations.

• Approval of subdivision File No. 2022-S-001 for five bareland condo units
• Requirement for applicant to enter into a development agreement with the Town
• Requirement for a Traffic Impact Assessment Memo for 20 units
• Requirement for an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Phase I
• $200.00 per parcel development agreement fee and endorsement fees

Regular Council

The Town of St. Paul Council will meet to consider requests for decisions regarding Union Cemetery and community grant funding. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a property enforcement appeal and reports from administration.

• Public hearing: Appeal of a Section 546 MGA order for 5135-50 Avenue
• Request for decision: Union Cemetery
• Request for decision: Community Grant Funding Request (CS1200-06)
• Administration report: St. Paul/Elk Point Development Alliance
• Correspondence: Walk A Mile In Her Shoes registration

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board is meeting for a routine agenda that includes adopting the agenda and previous minutes, receiving the FCSS Director's report, and discussing new business. A partnership request from Cpl Trevor Schmidt of the Alberta RCMP Traffic unit is listed for information. The next meeting is scheduled for August 23, 2022.

• Partnership request from Cpl Trevor Schmidt, Supervisor Alberta RCMP Traffic
• FCSS Director's Report
• Adoption of previous minutes
• Next meeting date: August 23, 2022

Regular Council

The Town of St. Paul Regular Council meeting on July 25, 2022, will hold two public hearings: one for Bylaw 2022-07, a repeal bylaw for outdated or replaced bylaws, and another for Bylaw 2022-08, a land use bylaw text amendment for social care housing. The council will also consider a STEP Memorandum of Understanding and a golf tournament request from Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc. The agenda includes adoption of minutes, department reports, and a closed session for business and unauthorized land use matters.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2022-07: Repeal Bylaw - Round 4
• Public hearing for Bylaw 2022-08: Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment (Social Care Housing)
• STEP Memorandum of Understanding
• Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc: Golf Tournament - August 25, 2022
• Closed session: Business and Unauthorized Land Use (Section 16)

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several items, including a grant for a cement pad for a Red River Cart at Lagasse Park, a Friday night slo-pitch event, the Wild Rose Shows carnival, and the upcoming Communities in Bloom national competition. They will also receive department reports on parks, aquatic centre, golf course, and campground operations.

• Chamber of Commerce grant for Red River Cart cement pad at Lagasse Park
• Wild Rose Shows carnival July 21-23 at east side of Skatepark along 53 Avenue
• Communities in Bloom national judging July 21-23
• Soccer parking concerns on Iron Horse Trail addressed with no-parking signs and volunteers
• Golf course reports 60% no-show rate for booked rounds

Regular Council

St. Paul council will hear the annual review of the STEP economic development alliance and consider several decisions, including marking September 30 as the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, cancelling a Committee of the Whole meeting, attending a conference, and approving a community grant. The agenda also includes routine reports, correspondence, and a closed session for land and business matters.

• Annual review of STEP Economic Development Alliance with 2022 municipal contributions of $167,500
• Decision on September 30 National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
• Community grant funding request under CS1200-06
• Clancy Arena concession tender
• Quarterly variance report ending June 30, 2022

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, review old business including a grant submission by the Mannawanis Friendship Center, and hear the FCSS Director's Report. New business and correspondence, including a Red Cross grant, are also on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2022.

• Grant submission by the Mannawanis Friendship Center
• Red Cross grant correspondence
• FCSS Director's Report
• Next meeting date: July 26, 2022

Regular Council

The St. Paul Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including first readings of two bylaws: one to repeal an unspecified bylaw and another to amend the Land Use Bylaw for social care housing. They will also review department reports, a community grant request, and a request to attend a rural health provider conference. The agenda includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• First reading of Bylaw 2022-07: Repeal Bylaw - Round 4
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-08: Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment (Social Care Housing)
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-06
• RhPAP 2022 Rural Community Health Provider Attraction & Retention Conference attendance request
• Closed session items: encroachment agreement, land, business, and personnel matters

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is receiving a presentation from Staff Sgt. Greg Stannard on municipal crime statistics and information, including RCMP body-worn camera plans. The agenda also includes a closed meeting session, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Crime statistics for 2017-2021 and Q1 2022, showing increases in total Criminal Code offences
• Fraud cases jumped from 20 in 2021 to 205 in Q1 2022 (925% increase)
• RCMP body-worn camera rollout: 10,000-15,000 cameras, field test in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Nunavut
• Closed meeting session under Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss new business including the Soccer Association parking lot, facility updates for arenas and tourism centres, overnight camping during Rodeo Weekend, and the Tin Cup discussion at the golf course. They will also receive department reports on parks, aquatic centre, golf course, and campground operations. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of minutes and previous business updates.

• Soccer Association parking lot discussion
• Facilities update for CAP Arena, Clancy Arena, Library, Tourism Centres
• Overnight campground for Rodeo Weekend
• Golf Course Tin Cup discussion
• Parks and Recreation Operator position hiring

Regular Council

The Town of St. Paul Regular Council meeting on June 13, 2022, includes decisions on community grant funding requests and a public location for a bus testing site. Council will also hear an informational update from the Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club and receive the CAO report. The agenda includes several correspondence items and a closed session for agreements and personnel matters.

• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-06
• Public Location: Bus Testing Site
• Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club informational update
• CAO Report: May 23 to June 10, 2022
• Closed session for agreements and personnel

Regular Council

The St. Paul Regular Council meeting on May 24, 2022, includes a delegation from Alberta Air Tours NE, several requests for decisions (including a waste & recycling committee appointment, regional team building, a community grant, and lake name changes), and a briefing on tax assessments. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and department reports, plus a closed session for personnel and campground contract matters.

• Alberta Air Tours NE presentation at 7:30 p.m. by Linda Sallstrom, Economic Development Officer
• Appointment for Member at Large to Citizens Advisory Waste & Recycling Committee
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-06
• Alberta Geographical Names Program: Revert Lake Names
• Notice of Tax Assessments briefing

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates and new business, including concession tenders for CAP and Clancy arenas, a playground quote for Lagasse Park, and various event and facility updates. The agenda includes reports from department managers and a community grant funding report.

• Concession tenders for CAP Arena and Clancy Richard Arena, proposals due June 10, 2022
• Lagasse Park playground quote of $173,188.11 from Park N Play Design
• Community Grant Funding Report totaling $24,318.50 in cash and waived fees
• Updates on Outdoor Multi Sport Facility, Not-For-Profit status, and Golf Course Clubhouse bathroom
• Soccer schedule for 2022 outdoor league

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, plus a director's report. Under new business and correspondence, the board will consider requests from Pride St. Paul and from the Economic Development Officer regarding Air Tours and support for immigrants.

• Pride St. Paul request for consideration
• Economic Development Officer Linda Sallstrom: Air Tours request and support for immigrants
• FCSS Director's Report
• Next meeting scheduled for June 14, 2022

Regular Council

Council will consider final adoption of Bylaw 2022-06 setting the 2022 municipal tax rate, hear a presentation from Portage College, and review several administrative reports and requests for decisions. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes adoption, correspondence, and a closed meeting session.

• Bylaw 2022-06: 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw (2nd & 3rd/Final Reading)
• Portage College presentation by President Nancy Broadbent at 7:30 p.m.
• Cancel May 12, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Revision to Citizen's Advisory Committee for Waste & Recycling Terms of Reference
• Briefing on Aquatic Centre water discoloration

Regular Council

At this regular meeting, St. Paul council will consider several key decisions, including the 2022 operating and capital budgets, a new overtime policy, and first readings of the supplementary assessment and tax rate bylaws. They will also hear a quarterly occupational health and safety report and receive department updates. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel and planning matters.

• 2022 Operating Budget and 2022 Capital Budget decisions
• Bylaw 2022-05: Supplementary Assessment (1st Reading)
• Bylaw 2022-06: 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw (1st Reading)
• HR 125-01: Overtime and Overtime Agreements Policy (new policy)
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-06

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit No. 006-22 for alcohol sales and signage at 5102-50 Avenue, subject to conditions including AGLC licensing and compliance with the Land Use Bylaw. The meeting also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and adjourned.

• Approved Development Permit No. 006-22 for alcohol sales and signage at 5102-50 Avenue
• Conditions include obtaining AGLC liquor store license before opening
• Sign regulations for A-frame and fascia signs specified
• Parking and loading provisions must comply with Land Use Bylaw 2021-04
• Development must be completed within 5 years of building permit issuance

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss the 2022 budget under FOIP advice-from-officials provisions. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, adoption of agenda, requests for decisions, adjournment). No public decisions are listed.

• Closed session: 2022 Budget discussion under Section 24 of FOIP (advice from officials)
• Meeting held in Council Chambers, April 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from The Inspections Group on the benefits of permits, then discuss revisions to the Land Use Bylaw, including a proposed uses list and a letter from Twisted Fork. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss the 2022 draft operating and capital budgets.

• Presentation by The Inspections Group on benefits of permits
• Discussion of Land Use Bylaw revisions, including uses list and letter from Twisted Fork
• Closed session for 2022 Draft Operating Budget (FOIP Section 24)
• Closed session for 2022 Draft Capital Budget (FOIP Section 24)

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with one main decision item: the 2022 budget. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss the budget under FOIP Section 24 (advice from officials). The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• 2022 Budget decision
• Closed session for 2022 Budget under FOIP Section 24

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board is meeting for a routine session with standard items: adopting the agenda and previous minutes, receiving the director's report, and introducing a new board member. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Introduction of new FCSS Advisory Board member
• FCSS Director's Report
• FCSSAA Survey for Board Members and Staff
• FCSSAA Board Meeting Highlights March 11, 2022
• Next meeting set for May 17, 2022

Regular Council

The St. Paul Regular Council meeting on April 11, 2022, will consider several decisions, including a new Service Awards Policy, a Traffic Safety Management Plan for the Centerfield Music Festival, and the appointment of a relief employee at the Transfer Station. Council will also receive the 2021 audited financial statements from JMD Group and hear briefings on a lane closure and a property purchase update. The meeting includes a closed session for land and personnel matters.

• 2021 Audited Financial Statements presented by JMD Group (Barb McCarthy)
• HR 124-01: Service Awards Policy (new policy)
• Traffic Safety Management Plan for Centerfield Music Festival
• Transfer Station: Relief Employee appointment
• Property Purchase Update for 5417-40 Street

Regular Council

The St. Paul Regular Council meeting on March 28, 2022, includes a public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding electronic signs, and will consider several requests for decisions, including the second and third readings of the Subdivision Authority Bylaw, an organizational chart revision, a golf course clubhouse internet service agreement, and community grant funding. The agenda also includes administrative reports, a year-to-date variance report, and a closed session for land matters.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2022-03: Land Use Bylaw text amendments to Section 6.3 (Electronic Signs)
• Bylaw 2022-04: Subdivision Authority Bylaw - 2nd and 3rd reading
• MCSnet GigAir service for Golf Course Club House
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-06
• Year to Date Variance Report ending February 28, 2022

Parks and Recreation Board

The St. Paul Parks and Recreation Board will discuss converting the department to a not-for-profit group, review 2022 community grant funding, and receive updates on seasonal facility closures and hiring. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and reports, plus introductions of new staff. The board will also hear a report on community grants totaling $12,001 in cash, waived fees, and in-kind gifts so far in 2022.

• Discussion on changing Parks and Recreation to a not-for-profit group (Item 5.2)
• 2022 Community Grant Funding Report showing $12,001 total in cash, waived fees, and in-kind gifts (Item 5.3)
• Seasonal closures: CAP Arena closed March 21, Clancy Arena closing March 30, Curling Rink closed March 21 with town possession April 1 (Item 5.4)
• Job openings: Golf Course Maintenance Mechanic and Campground Manager (Item 4.1)
• Golf Course Manager introduction and update on Outdoor Multi Sport Facility (Items 5.1, 4.3)

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items, including adopting the agenda and previous minutes, and to review a grant submission from the St. Paul Museum under old business. The board will also receive the FCSS Director's Report and set the next meeting date for April 12, 2022.

• St. Paul Museum Grant Submission
• FCSS Director's Report
• Next meeting date: April 12, 2022

Regular Council

The St. Paul Regular Council meeting on March 14, 2022, includes a public presentation from the municipal library, several requests for decisions (including a new diversity and inclusion policy, a community grant funding policy revision, a subdivision authority bylaw, and a raw water reservoir grant opportunity), and a closed session for lease agreements, CAO evaluation, RCMP retropay agreement, and committee transition. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.

• Bylaw 2022-04: Subdivision Authority Bylaw - 1st Reading
• HR 123-01: Diversity and Inclusion Policy (New Policy)
• Community Grant Funding Policy - Revision
• Raw Water Reservoir Grant Opportunity
• St. Paul Municipal Library: Board Appointments

Subdivision Authority

The St. Paul Subdivision Authority met and decided to amend its subdivision bylaw and deemed a bareland condo subdivision application incomplete until the developer provides additional information. The application for 20 units on about 8.35 acres was not approved but deferred pending further details.

• Bylaw 1255 amendment directed for Council review
• Subdivision Application 2022-S-001 deemed incomplete
• Developer must provide conceptual scheme, servicing plans, and biophysical study
• Fire hydrant test required at 45 Avenue and 52 Street
• Stormwater release limited to 6 L/s/ha during 1:100 year event

Regular Council

The Town of St. Paul Council will consider several decisions, including a tax incentive for Dairy Queen, a memorandum of understanding for FCSS partnership, a land use bylaw text amendment, and a policy amendment on council remuneration. They will also hear presentations from the Northern Lights Library System and on municipal energy management, and receive departmental reports.

• Tax Incentive Program for Dairy Queen (Tax Rolls 331, 332, 333)
• MOU for FCSS Partnership 2022
• Bylaw 2022-03: Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment (1st Reading)
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-05
• Mayor and Council Remuneration Policy amendment (C 1200-17)

Committee of the Whole - 17 Feb 2022- CANCELLED

This Committee of the Whole meeting for the Town of St. Paul, scheduled for 17 February 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Parks and Recreation Board

The St. Paul Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss several operational items, including the adoption of a new board bylaw, updates on the golf course clubhouse bathroom, and the 2022 Shiver Fest itinerary. The board will also consider hiring for three positions: Golf Course Manager, Campground Manager, and Golf Course Maintenance Mechanic. Additionally, they will review a proposal to install MCSnet WiFi at town locations, including Iron Horse Campground.

• Bylaw 2022-22 Parks and Recreation Board Bylaw (repeals Bylaw 1245)
• Update on bathroom at Golf Course Clubhouse
• 2022 Shiver Fest itinerary (Feb 19-20 events)
• Golf Course Manager, Campground Manager, and Golf Course Maintenance Mechanic positions
• MCSnet WiFi installation at town locations including Iron Horse Campground

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including adopting the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving the director's report. Under new business, the board will consider a grant submission from the St. Paul Museum. The next meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2022.

• St. Paul Museum Grant Submission
• FCSS Director's Report
• Next meeting: March 15, 2022

Regular Council

The St. Paul Regular Council meeting on February 14, 2022, includes public hearings and delegations, notably from the St. Paul Animal Shelter and Associated Engineering regarding facility assessments. Council will decide on several items, including final readings of the Parks and Recreation and Water & Sewer bylaws, funding requests, new HR policies, and a snow and ice clearing policy amendment. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal, land, personnel, and contracted services matters.

• Final reading of Bylaw 2022-02: Parks and Recreation
• Final reading of Bylaw 2022-01: Water & Sewer
• Annual funding request from St. Paul & District Chamber of Commerce
• New HR policies: Performance Improvement & Progressive Discipline, Attendance and Tardiness, Hours of Work and Rest
• Snow and Ice Clearing Policy amendment

Regular Council

St. Paul council will hear from delegations on employment services and cemetery development, then decide on several items including a community grant request, a PPE policy amendment, a 2022 residential survey, first reading of a Parks and Recreation bylaw, and a partnership with St. Paul Education for outdoor recreational development. The agenda also includes routine department reports and a closed session for land and personnel matters.

• Delegation: acces emploi (Sylvie Smyl) at 7:30 p.m.
• Delegation: Cemetery Partnership & Development (John Yewchin, Elizabeth Pundick, Christine Ostapiw) at 7:50 p.m.
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-05
• Proposed Bylaw 2022-02: Parks and Recreation (1st Reading)
• Partnership with St. Paul Education: Outdoor Recreational Development

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will consider a revised bylaw (Bylaw 2022-XX) that establishes the board's composition, duties, and meeting rules, replacing the current Bylaw 1245. The agenda also includes updates on the rescheduled Montreal Canadiens Alumni Game, the Trout Pond opening, outdoor rink, a solid waste disposal RFP, and Shiver Fest 2022. The board will also appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson and introduce new members.

• Revision of Parks and Recreation Bylaw 1245 (Bylaw 2022-XX) with changes to board membership and stipends
• Request for Proposal for disposal of solid waste from Town facilities and properties
• Rescheduled Montreal Canadiens Alumni Game
• Trout Pond opening on January 17th
• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

FCSS Advisory Board

The FCSS Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda including adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, old business, a director's report, new business, and correspondence. No specific decisions or substantive items are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of previous minutes
• FCSS Director's Report
• Next meeting date: February 15, 2022

Regular Council

The Town of St. Paul Regular Council meeting on January 10, 2022, will consider several decisions, including a proposed Water & Sewer bylaw (first reading), community grant funding, a policy amendment for mayor and council remuneration, and an agreement with the Riverland Recreational Trail Society. Council will also review reports from the CAO and the St. Paul/Elk Point Economic Development Alliance, and discuss a sculpture proposal. The meeting includes a closed session for a matter involving personal privacy under FOIP.

• Proposed Bylaw 2022-01: Water & Sewer (1st Reading)
• Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-05
• C 1200-16: Mayor and Council Remuneration Policy (Policy Amendment)
• ACP Grant: Regional Tourism Strategy
• Riverland Recreational Trail Society: Agreement Proposal