Brooks public meetings in 2023

City Council

City Council will consider adopting the 2024 operating and capital budgets, award the 2024 fuel tender to Petro-Canada, and give three readings to bylaws amending utility and surface irrigation service rates. The agenda also includes the November 2023 RCMP report and a closed session on land and third-party interests.

• 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets adoption and 2025-2027 forecasts
• 2024 fuel tender awarded to Petro-Canada
• Bylaw 23/16 amending Utility Rates Bylaw 23/08
• Bylaw 23/19 amending Surface Irrigation Service Rates Bylaw 16/07
• RCMP report: 490 calls, 26 prisoners, 66 violation tickets in November

City Council

The Brooks City Council is meeting to decide on several administrative items, including donating a decommissioned 1999 fire truck to the Brooks Rotary Club, appointing a new member to the Municipal Planning Commission, approving entrance signs for the Brooks Bandits, and making reserve transfers. They will also hold a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment and consider three bylaws, including one to establish off-site levies for development.

• Donation of decommissioned 1999 fire truck to Brooks Rotary Club for Los Amigos Project
• Appointment of Xin Zhang to Municipal Planning Commission for two-year term
• Approval of $5,673 for Brooks Bandits entrance signs funded from Council Projects Reserve
• Public hearing on Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 23/15
• First reading of Bylaw 23/18 to amend Offsite Levy Bylaw 21/14

Council Committee

The Council Committee is meeting to discuss public transportation analysis and the installation of entrance signs for the Home of the Brooks Bandits. The body will also review rodeo grounds updates and schedule a budget meeting.

• Public transportation analysis with cost options ranging from $91,821.71 to $369,224.01
• Entrance signs for Home of the Brooks Bandits at McDonald's, Hardwood Ford, and West End entrances
• Rodeo grounds update
• Rescheduling of the budget meeting
• Joint intermunicipal meeting agenda items

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to consider several business items, including accepting the Trails Master Plan, approving the amended 2024 Shortgrass Library System budget, and funding additional costs for City Hall carpet replacement. They will also review budget policies, a financial variance report, and closing uncollectible utility accounts. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, an RCMP report, and correspondence.

• Trails Master Plan acceptance
• Shortgrass Library System 2024 budget approval
• City Hall carpet replacement funded up to $15,000 from Council Projects Reserve
• Budget Policies F-001-012(B) and F-001-013(C) approval
• Closing uncollectible utility accounts

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a subdivision application to create a 4.56-acre commercial lot, appoint a commission member, and handle routine agenda and minutes items. The meeting includes an in-camera session to review a member-at-large application, held confidential under FOIP.

• Subdivision application 23-0-144: create 4.56-acre (1.84 ha) commercial lot from 27.45-acre (11.1 ha) title, SW1/4 3-19-14-W4M, Zone DC
• Appointment of Municipal Planning Commission Member
• In-camera review of member-at-large application (confidential under FOIP)
• Adoption of agenda and approval of November 1, 2023 minutes

Council Committee

The Council Committee is meeting to discuss budget policies, deliberation dates, and the Q3 2023 municipal enforcement report. The body is also reviewing updates on the amphitheater, dog park, and strategic plan progress.

• Review of Draft Policy F-001-012(B) and Draft Policy F-001-013(C) regarding budget policies
• Q3 2023 Municipal Enforcement Report showing 292 citations and 72 warnings
• City Hall carpet replacement
• Toys for Tickets program
• 2021-2025 Strategic Plan progress report

City Council

The Brooks City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including proclamations, a donation request, appointments, and development permits. They will also introduce a bylaw amendment to the Land Use Bylaw and hold a public hearing in December. The agenda includes a closed session for a land matter.

• Approve donation of 420 youth drop-in passes to Brooks Minor Hockey Association
• Appoint Kelly Dube to Airport Commission for third term (2023-2027)
• Waive sewer and water bylaw fees for one year for cafe at 907 2nd Street West
• Approve development permit for manufactured home at 1006 12th Street West
• Introduce Bylaw 23/15 amending Land Use Bylaw 14/12; public hearing Dec 4

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development applications: a new secondary suite with a driveway width variance at 35 Ash Street West, and a parking variance at 715 2 Street West. The commission will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the October 4 meeting, and review development permits issued in October 2023.

• Betty K. Tshikuta 23-D-75: new secondary suite and driveway width variance at 35 Ash Street West (Lot 8, Block 4, Plan 7610927), Zone R-SD
• Xin Zhang 23-D-76: parking variance at 715 2 Street West (Lots 4, 5, 11, 12, Block 25), Zone C-G
• Adoption of agenda and minutes from October 4, 2023 meeting
• Review of development permits issued October 2023

Council Committee

The Council Committee will review a proposed community engagement plan for the Brooks Skatepark redevelopment. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Palliser Economic Partnership and ceremonial flag locations.

• Brooks Skatepark Redevelopment community engagement plan review
• Palliser Economic Partnership and membership update
• Discussion on temporary uses and servicing
• Review of ceremonial flag locations

City Council

This is an organizational meeting where the City Council will appoint a deputy mayor and acting mayor, and assign councillors to numerous boards, committees, and commissions for 2023/2024. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Deputy Mayor: Joel Goodnough; Acting Mayor: Mohammed Idriss
• Appointments to 30+ boards including Airport Commission, Audit Committee, Municipal Planning Commission, and Newell Regional Services Corporation
• Mayor John Petrie appointed to Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee, Joint Shared Services Committee, Newell Foundation, Newell Wellness, and Route 36 Highway Association
• Councillor Ray Juska appointed to Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (SAEWA) with Bill Prentice as alternate

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to decide on several items, including keeping the ATCO Gas franchise fee at 19.5% and the Fortis Alberta franchise fee at 14% for 2024, and to accept the 2023 year-end financial forecast. They will also hear a presentation from the Brooks & District Health Foundation and consider appointments to local boards and committees. A proclamation for the National Day of the Child is also on the agenda.

• ATCO Gas franchise fee to remain at 19.5% in 2024
• Fortis Alberta franchise fee to remain at 14% in 2024
• Financial Report - 2023 Year End Forecast to be accepted as information
• Appointment of Catherine Siakaluk to Brooks Public Library Board (3-year term)
• Proclamation of November 20, 2023 as National Day of the Child

Council Committee

The Council Committee is meeting to review and discuss three items: an update on the Housing Accelerator Fund, proposed land use bylaw provisions for secondary suites, and a composting program. The committee will also hear questions from the media and hold a confidential discussion on third-party business interests. No final decisions are scheduled; the items are for review and discussion only.

• Housing Accelerator Fund update
• Land Use Bylaw provisions for secondary suites (including basement, garage, and garden suites)
• Composting program review
• Confidential discussion on third-party business interests (FOIP Section 16)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission meets via Zoom to consider one development application: a wall height variance for a new accessory structure at 1240 Cassils Place East, submitted by David Bezeau Construction. The commission will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the September 20 meeting, and review development permits issued in September 2023.

• Development application 23-D-66 by David Bezeau Construction for a new accessory structure wall height variance at 1240 Cassils Place East (Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 9411703), C-G zone
• Adoption of agenda and minutes from September 20, 2023 regular meeting
• Review of development permits issued September 2023

City Council

The City of Brooks Council will hear updates from PACE Canada on the Salt Flats Solar Farm and from the Brooks & District Health Foundation, approve several proclamations, set a tax sale date, and make committee appointments. The agenda includes routine items and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Tax sale scheduled for November 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers
• Proclamations for Family History Week, World Cerebral Palsy Day, and National Teen Driver Safety Week
• Appointment of Emrrys Oliver to Environmental Advisory Committee (EcoBrooks)
• Reappointments to Recreation and Parks Board including Tim Hanrahan, Malayna Stica, and Keith Lubbers
• Delegation from PACE Canada LP on Salt Flats Solar Farm update

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development applications from Scott Telecom Services on behalf of Freedom Mobile Inc. for telecom infrastructure at 1104 Frazer Avenue West and 460 Aquaduct Drive East. The commission will also review development permits issued in June, July, and August 2023, and adopt minutes from the July 5 meeting.

• Request for Concurrence ABK0005 at 1104 Frazer Avenue West (Plan 6872HG; Parcel X), Zone P-PS
• Request for Concurrence ABK0006 at 460 Aquaduct Drive East (Plan 0310572; Block 6, Lot 10), Zone I-G
• Development permits issued June–August 2023

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to consider several items, including two development permits, a regional wastewater study grant application, and a bylaw amendment. They will also receive the August RCMP report and consider proclamations for World Alzheimer's Awareness Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

• Development Permit 2023-D-63 for permanent use at 907 2 Street West
• Development Permit 2023-D-64 for addition to principal building at 820 Railway Avenue East
• 2023/24 Alberta Community Partnership grant application for Regional Wastewater Services Study with County of Newell
• Bylaw 23/14 amendment to Community Standards Bylaw
• Proclamations for World Alzheimer's Awareness Day (Sept 21) and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept 30)

Council Committee

The Council Committee is meeting to review and discuss several items, including a presentation on a municipal food waste diversion program by FoodCycler, a report on the Rodeo Grounds sport field complex, and the Q2 2023 Municipal Enforcement Report. They will also consider an amendment to the Community Standards Bylaw and discuss air quality monitoring. The agenda is primarily for information and discussion, with action or recommendation on the bylaw amendment and air quality monitoring.

• Presentation on FoodCycler municipal food waste diversion program (potential pilot, costs up to $25,000+ for municipalities over 20,000 residents)
• Rodeo Grounds What We Heard Report: concept plan for sport fields, track, soccer fields, bleachers, lighting, trails, expanded sewer dump; user feedback on synthetic turf, north-south field, amenities
• Q2 2023 Municipal Enforcement Report (for information)
• Amendment to the Community Standards Bylaw (committee action/recommendation)
• Air quality monitoring discussion (committee action/recommendation)

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to consider several items, including awarding a two-phase skatepark design contract to New Line Skate Parks totaling $151,900, approving two proclamations, adopting an asset retirement obligations policy, and approving installation of Brooks Bandits championship signs. The agenda also includes routine updates and reports, such as the Fire Department 2023 Update and accounts payable listing.

• Award $64,900 in 2023 and $87,000 in 2024 to New Line Skate Parks for skatepark design and technical services
• Proclaim September 1-30, 2023 as Alberta Culture Days
• Proclaim October 8-14, 2023 as National Fire Prevention Week
• Approve Policy F-001-016 Asset Retirement Obligations
• Approve installation of three Brooks Bandits Centennial Cup Champions signs funded from Council Projects Reserve

City Council approved contracts for a new skatepark and authorized the installation of Brooks Bandits signs. The council also approved a new Asset Retirement Obligations Policy and issued two official proclamations.

• Awarded skatepark initiation and concept design to New Line Skateparks for $64,900 in 2023
• Awarded skatepark technical design and construction drawings to New Line Skateparks for $87,000 in 2024
• Approved installation of three Brooks Bandits signs funded from Council Projects Reserve
• Approved Policy No. F-001-016 Asset Retirement Obligations Policy
• Proclaimed September 1-30, 2023 as Alberta Culture Days
• Proclaimed October 8-14, 2023 as National Fire Prevention Week

Council Committee

The Brooks Council Committee is meeting to review and discuss several items, including presentations from the Palliser Airshed Society and the Arts, Culture and Heritage Board, a skateboard park RFP, a sign for the Brooks Bandits, a request for adjustment on 14 Street East, the Rodeo Grounds project, an animal control bylaw, and the 2024 budget. The committee will also hold confidential discussions on a land proposal, an offer to purchase, and personnel matters. The Arts, Culture and Heritage Board is requesting that the city resume operational management of 'The Medium' arts center, citing volunteer burden and lack of city support.

• 2024 budget discussion
• Skateboard park RFP
• Animal control bylaw discussion
• Request for adjustment – 14 Street East
• Arts, Culture and Heritage Board requests city take over operations of 'The Medium' (annual building cost $26,012)

The committee denied a homeowner's request for a purchase price adjustment on a lot at 14 Street East. Several other items, including a skatepark contract and signage for the Brooks Bandits, were directed to the September 5 Regular Council Meeting for formal approval.

• Denied request for land purchase price adjustment at 14 Street East
• Directed Administration to bring skatepark design contract for New Line Skate Parks ($64,900 in 2023; $87,000 in 2024) to Sept 5 meeting
• Directed Administration to bring Brooks Bandits signage proposal ($5,675 for three signs) to Sept 5 meeting
• Directed Administration to research operational management of the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Centre
• Directed Administration to research if other municipalities require fenced yards in animal control bylaws

City Council

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss a personnel matter, held confidential under Section 16 of FOIP. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed session on personnel (confidential under FOIP Section 16)

Council held a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. During this session, Council voted to accept a recommendation from Brownlee LLP.

• Approved closing the meeting to the public for personnel items (Motion 23/240)
• Approved moving out of Closed Session at 4:12 p.m. (Motion 23/241)
• Accepted the Brownlee LLP recommendation (Motion 23/242)
• Denied an amendment to the Brownlee LLP recommendation (Motion 23/243)

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to review the August 2023 Financial Variance Report, appoint Laura Macdonald to the Environmental Advisory Committee (EcoBrooks), and nominate Councillor Ray Juska for President/Chair of the Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association. The agenda also includes the RCMP report for June and July 2023 and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Accept August 2023 Financial Variance Report as information
• Appoint Laura Macdonald to EcoBrooks for a three-year term (Aug 22, 2023 – Aug 21, 2026)
• Nominate Councillor Ray Juska for President/Chair of Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association
• Receive RCMP report for June and July 2023
• Closed session on personnel (FOIP Section 16)

City Council appointed Laura Macdonald to the Environmental Advisory Committee for a three-year term. Council also nominated Councillor Ray Juska for President/Chair of the Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association.

• Appointed Laura Macdonald to the Environmental Advisory Committee for a three-year term (Motion Carried)
• Nominated Councillor Ray Juska for President/Chair of the Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association (Motion Carried)
• Accepted June and July 2023 RCMP Report as information (Motion Carried)
• Accepted August 2023 Financial Variance Report as information (Motion Carried)

City Council

The Brooks City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single recommendation: permitting public consumption of self-brought alcohol in Veterans Centennial Park on August 18, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The agenda contains only this item plus call to order and adjournment.

• Recommendation to allow self-brought alcohol consumption in Veterans Centennial Park on August 18, 2023, 6:00–10:30 p.m.

City Council approved a request to allow the public to bring and consume alcohol in Veterans Centennial Park for a specific date and time window in August 2023.

• Approved public consumption of self-brought alcohol in Veterans Centennial Park on August 18, 2023, from 6:00pm until 10:30pm

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development applications: a change of use for a property at 924 2 Street West to allow a minor retail establishment, cannabis store, and liquor store, and an addition to an existing apartment building at 9 Chinook Crescent West. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting, and a report on development permits issued in May 2023.

• Change of use at 924 2 Street West (Lot 15-17, Block 8, Plan 3017JK) from truck/car wash to minor retail, cannabis, and liquor store
• Addition to existing apartment building at 9 Chinook Crescent West (Lots 10, Block 5, Plan 4215JK)
• Development permits issued May 2023

City Council

The Brooks City Council is meeting to decide on several key items: purchasing a 2024 fire truck for $799,425, funding downtown beautification murals up to $42,410, and considering options for sports fields at the Old Rodeo Grounds. They will also hold a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment (Bylaw 23/13) and consider adopting it. The agenda includes a presentation on the Downtown Art Walk and standard procedural items.

• Approve 2024 fire truck purchase from Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. for $799,425, funded by reserves, ICF County, and operations
• Fund Downtown Beautification Murals up to $42,410 (excluding GST) from Council Projects Reserve
• Consider options for Old Rodeo Grounds sports field, with Option 2 allowing a future additional soccer field
• Public hearing and potential adoption of Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 23/13
• Receive Downtown Brooks Art Walk presentation for information

Council approved the purchase of a new fire truck for 2024 and adopted a bylaw to redesignate land for a townhouse development. The council also selected a development option for the Old Rodeo Grounds sports field but defeated multiple funding requests for downtown murals.

• Approved 2024 Fire Truck purchase from Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. for $799,425.00
• Adopted Bylaw 23/13 to redesignate land south of Queens Way East and west of Stafford Lake to Direct Control (DC) for townhouses
• Approved Option 2 for Old Rodeo Grounds Sports Field to allow for a future additional soccer field
• Denied funding for Downtown Beautification Murals (Motion 23/219)
• Denied matching funds for Downtown Beautification Murals (Motion 23/220)
• Denied $30,085 funding for specific murals at North Star Pho, Twist & Shop, Brooks Hotel, and Mom Life Maternity (Motion 23/221)
• Approved confidential personnel matter following closed session

Council Committee

The Brooks Council Committee will review a quality of life survey and a downtown beautification project featuring an art walk. The committee is tasked with making recommendations on a telecommunications siting protocol, the purchase of a 2024 fire truck, and the design of a new 9.4-acre dog park. No final decisions are made at this committee stage, but recommendations will be forwarded to full Council.

• Review of Grasslands Regional FCSS Quality of Life survey
• Discussion of Downtown Beautification and Art Walk project seeking financial support
• Committee action on Telecommunications Siting Protocol application and checklist
• Committee action on 2024 Fire Truck Purchase
• Committee action on Brooks Dog Park design (9.4 acres, separate large/small dog areas)

The Council Committee amended the Telecommunications Siting Protocol to reduce the public notification distance to 500m and assigned decision-making to the MPC. Administration was directed to bring funding options for a downtown art walk and a fire truck purchase to the July 4 meeting. The committee also reviewed initial designs for a new dog park.

• Amended Telecommunications Siting Protocol notification distance to 500m
• Directed MPC to make decisions on telecommunications letters of concurrence or non-concurrence
• Directed Administration to bring Art Walk Project funding options to July 4 meeting
• Directed Administration to bring recommendation to award 2024 Fire Truck to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. to July 4 meeting

City Council

The City of Brooks Council will consider several financial and policy items, including approving the 2023/2024 recreation rates and fees, a residential new build incentive policy, and development fee changes. They will also vote on contracts for a street sweeper and engineering design for a public works shop, and introduce two bylaws, one of which will have a public hearing.

• Approve 2023/2024 Recreation Rates and Fees
• Approve Residential New Build Incentive Policy F-002-032
• Approve building, development, and planning application fees effective June 20, 2023, with possible offsite levy deferrals
• Award 2024 Street Sweeper purchase to Joe Johnson Equipment for $483,972.00
• Award Works and Utilities Administration Building design to MPE Engineering for $722,529.00 excluding GST

City Council approved a new Residential New Build Incentive Policy and updated building and planning application fees. The council also authorized several infrastructure expenditures, including a new street sweeper and engineering services for the Public Works shop.

• Approved 2023/2024 Proposed Recreation Rates and Fees
• Approved Residential New Build Incentive Policy F-002-032
• Approved Building, Development and Planning Application Fees effective June 20, 2023
• Approved up to $2,500 for soccer pitch line painting at Griffin Park School, Uplands Elementary, and Duke of Sutherland Park
• Awarded 2024 Street Sweeper purchase to Joe Johnson Equipment for $483,972.00
• Awarded Works and Utilities Administration Building design and administration to MPE Engineering for $722,529.00 excluding GST
• Approved $44,550.00 for 50 percent of the repair and paving of Young Rd. and Silversage intersection
• Adopted Bylaw No. 23/11 to amend the Environmental Advisory Committee bylaw

Council Committee

The Council Committee is reviewing and discussing several items, including proposed recreation rates and fees for 2023/2024, a residential new build incentive policy, a draft bylaw amendment for the Environmental Advisory Committee, placing a cannon in the cemetery, a 2024 street sweeper purchase, and public works shop proposals. The meeting also includes a confidential personnel item.

• Proposed recreation rates and fees for 2023/2024 with an overall average increase of 3.88%
• Residential New Build Incentive Policy (F-002-032) offering municipal tax reductions up to 100% for new builds
• Draft Bylaw 23/11 amending the Environmental Advisory Committee Bylaw 23/06
• Discussion on placing the Legion's cannon into the cemetery
• 2024 street sweeper purchase and public works shop proposals

The Council Committee reviewed and directed administration to bring several items to the June 19 Regular Council Meeting for formal approval, including recreation rates, a new build incentive policy, and equipment purchases. The committee also discussed the placement of an air quality monitor and a Legion cannon.

• Supported proposing city-owned land across from the Hort Lift Station for an air quality monitoring station
• Directed administration to bring 2023/2024 Proposed Recreation Rates and Fees to June 19 meeting
• Directed administration to bring Residential New Build Incentive Policy No. F-002-032 to June 19 meeting
• Directed administration to bring Amending Bylaw 23/11 (Environmental Advisory Committee) to June 19 meeting
• Directed administration to ask Brooks Legion about installing a canon by the cenotaph in Veteran’s Park
• Directed administration to bring recommendation to award 2024 Street Sweeper purchase to Joe Johnson Equipment to June 19 meeting
• Directed administration to bring recommendation to award Public Works and Utilities Administration Building design to MPE Engineering ($722,529) to June 19 meeting

City Council

The Brooks City Council is meeting to decide on several business items, including proclamations for National Indigenous Peoples Day, Pollinator Week, and Pride Month, as well as the PACE Solar development permit, a skateboard park location, a school bus drop-off location, committee appointments, and the summer meeting schedule. They will also consider providing free office space to the Chamber of Commerce and appointing development officers. A bylaw amendment regarding fire services rates will be introduced and potentially adopted.

• Proclamations for National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), Pollinator Week (June 19-25), and Pride Month (June 2023)
• PACE Solar farm: Council to notify proponent and AUC of need for development approval application
• Skateboard park: Council to approve proceeding with design at current location
• Grasslands Public Schools student pick-up/drop-off location at Centennial Regional Arena
• Bylaw 23/12: Amendment to fire prevention/inspection/suppression rates (Bylaw 23/05)

Council approved proceeding with the design of a skateboard park at its current location and adopted Bylaw 23/12 to amend fire service rates. The council also approved several proclamations and appointed new development officers and a member to the Environmental Advisory Committee.

• Approved proceeding with skateboard park design at current location
• Adopted Bylaw 23/12 amending rates for fire prevention, inspection, suppression and rescue services
• Approved Grasslands Public Schools student pick-up/drop-off location at Centennial Regional Arena
• Approved provision of office space to Brooks and District Chamber of Commerce at no charge
• Appointed Alicia Bartlette, Jack Shipton, and Mark Brandt as Development Officers
• Appointed Alicia Bartlette as Licence Inspector
• Appointed Madonna Tanael to Environmental Advisory Committee (EcoBrooks) for a three-year term
• Cancelled five Council and Council Committee meetings between July 11 and August 15, 2023

City Council

The Brooks City Council is meeting to consider several business items, including a roof replacement contract, support for a hockey event, proclamations, and a branding update. They will also receive the April 2023 RCMP report and a presentation from the Brooks Street Rod Association about their 2023 car show.

• Award JBS Canada Centre Fitness Centre roof replacement to Waterproofing Roofing Ltd. for $222,605 plus GST
• Support Brooks Bandits 2023 World Junior A Challenge bid with $25,000 plus up to $50,000 more if event breaks even, funded from Operating Contingency Reserve
• Proclaim June 5-11 as Seniors' Week and June as Recreation and Parks Month
• Adopt new City of Brooks Branding Guidelines
• Receive RCMP report for April 2023

City Council awarded a roof replacement contract for the JBS Canada Centre Fitness Centre. The council also adopted new branding guidelines and provided staffing and facility support for the Brooks Bandits World Junior A Challenge bid.

• Awarded JBS Canada Centre Fitness Centre Roof Replacement to Waterproofing Roofing Ltd. for $222,605.00 plus GST
• Approved providing CRA and required staffing at no cost for the Brooks Bandits 2023 World Junior A Challenge bid
• Formally adopted New Branding Guidelines
• Proclaimed June 5-11, 2023 as Seniors’ Week
• Proclaimed June as Recreation and Parks Month

Council Committee

The Council Committee is reviewing and discussing several items, including a request for tender for the JBS Canada Centre fitness centre roof replacement, a Housing Accelerator Fund grant application, a residential land incentive options report, and an update on the City of Brooks branding. The committee will also receive information about the 2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge and discuss the Welcoming and Inclusive Community Committee. The agenda includes a confidential land matter.

• JBS Canada Centre fitness centre roof replacement – request for tender
• Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation – Housing Accelerator Fund grant application
• City of Brooks residential land incentive options
• City of Brooks branding update with focus group report
• 2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge – for information

The Council Committee directed staff to develop policies for four residential development incentives and to contract a consultant for a housing grant application. They also moved to advance new city branding guidelines and a roof replacement contract for the JBS Canada Centre to the full Council for final adoption.

• Approved contracting RDN for $3,500 to complete the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund grant application
• Directed Administration to create guidelines for residential incentives: New Build, Discount City Owned Property, Permit Fee Waivers, and Offsite Levy Deferral/Relief
• Directed Administration to obtain a legal opinion on Ground Lease Agreements as a residential incentive
• Moved Branding Guidelines to May 15 Regular Council Meeting for formal adoption
• Directed Administration to bring a recommendation to award the JBS Canada Centre roof replacement to Waterproofing Roofing Ltd. for $222,605 plus GST to the May 15 meeting
• Agreed to bring the 2023 World Junior A Hockey Challenge request to the May 15 Regular Council Meeting

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to decide on several business items, including awarding a contract for the McKay Park Revitalization Project, purchasing a new electric ice resurfacer, and adopting bylaws for property taxes and transportation services. They will also consider proclamations, a contribution to a regional waste association, and a request for space for a summer youth volunteer program.

• Award McKay Park Revitalization Project to BDI Play Designs for $621,275.55, funded by JBS Foods' Hometown Strong Program and the City's Linear Trails and Beautification Program
• Approve purchase of electric Zamboni model 650 for $196,150.00, with overage funded from Equipment Replacement Reserve and Operations budget
• Adopt Bylaw 23/09 (2023 Property Tax Bylaw) and Bylaw 23/10 (2023 Repaving Tax Bylaw)
• Contribute up to $50,000 to Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association for MOU development
• Approve use of Elks Boardroom for Grasslands Regional FCSS Summer Youth Volunteer Program

Council approved the 2023 Property Tax Bylaw and a special tax bylaw for street and lane repaving. The city also awarded a contract for the McKay Park Revitalization and approved the purchase of a new electric ice resurfacer.

• Adopted Bylaw 23/09 (2023 Property Tax Bylaw)
• Adopted Bylaw 23/10 (2023 Repaving Tax Bylaw)
• Awarded McKay Park Revitalization Project to BDI Play Designs for $621,275.55
• Approved purchase of electric Zamboni model 650 for $196,150.00
• Adopted Bylaw 23/01 (Transportation Services Bylaw)
• Denied amendment to Bylaw 23/01 requiring taxi companies to operate 24 hours per day
• Approved up to $50,000 contribution to Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association
• Approved Local Mural Project Application

Council Committee

The Council Committee will review and discuss several items, including low-cost housing development incentives, McKay Park revitalization, replacement of an ice resurfacer with quotes from Industrial Machine Inc. for a Zamboni 450 Electric at $165,390 and a Zamboni 650 at $196,150, public works shop proposals, the 2024 street sweeper tender, 2023 tax rate bylaw considerations, and a proposal for the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The committee will also consider a confidential land matter under Section 16 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Low-cost housing and development incentives delegation by Eugene Foisy
• McKay Park revitalization discussion
• Ice-resurfacer replacement: Zamboni 450 Electric ($165,390) and Zamboni 650 ($196,150) quotes
• 2024 street sweeper tender
• 2023 tax rate bylaw considerations

The Council Committee approved the early facilitation of a 2024 street sweeper tender and agreed to fund up to $50,000 for a SAEWA MOU. Several other recommendations, including park revitalization and ice-resurfacer purchase, were directed to the May 1 Regular Council meeting for final approval.

• Approved recommendation to proceed with 2024 Sweeper Tender facilitation in 2023
• Agreed to fund up to $50,000 towards the SAEWA MOU
• Directed Administration to bring McKay Park Revitalization award of $621,275.55 to May 1 meeting
• Directed Administration to bring purchase of electric Zamboni model 650 for $196,150.00 to May 1 meeting
• Directed Administration to bring 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw to May 1 meeting
• Concurred that a policy be developed for development incentives
• Formed Public Works Building Committee consisting of Councillors Prentice, Nesbitt, and Juska
• Directed Administration to bring a draft resolution against political parties in municipal elections to May 1 meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development application for a new multi-unit townhouse dwelling at 303 and 305 17th Street East, including a driveway width variance. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, and a report on development permits issued in March 2023.

• Development application 23-D-25 by 2464954 Alberta Ltd. for a permitted use new multi-unit dwelling (townhouse) at 303 and 305 17th Street East
• Driveway width variance requested for the same property
• Zone: R-HD (high-density residential)
• Development permits issued in March 2023 to be reviewed

City Council

The City of Brooks council is meeting to act on several items, including additional library funding, awarding a design contract for the Old Rodeo Grounds sports field, and adopting financial statements. Council will also consider three bylaws covering transportation services, business tax rates for the town centre revitalization zone, and utility rates. A public hearing is scheduled for the BRZ Mill Rate Bylaw. The agenda also includes an RCMP report, a delegation from Communities in Bloom, and several proclamations.

• Award Old Rodeo Grounds Sports Field Design RFP to R.F. Binnie & Associates for $279,753.00 excluding GST
• Approve $9,872 additional funding for Brooks Public Library from Operating Contingency Reserve, added to base budget in 2024
• Adopt City of Brooks 2022 Financial Statements
• Approve Direct Control subdivision of NE1/4 30-18-14-W4M into two lots (74.45 and 81.61 acres)
• Public hearing at 5:00 p.m. for BRZ Mill Rate Bylaw 23/07

City Council awarded a design contract for the Old Rodeo Grounds sports field and adopted new utility and business tax rate bylaws. The council also approved a budget increase for the public library and a land subdivision. Several community proclamations were passed.

• Awarded Old Rodeo Grounds Sports Field Design RFP to R.F. Binnie & Associates for $279,753.00 excluding GST
• Adopted Bylaw 23/08 to establish utility rates charged to customers
• Adopted Bylaw 23/07 to set the business tax levy for the Brooks Town Centre Revitalization Zone
• Approved $9,872 additional funding for Brooks Public Library from Operating Contingency Reserve
• Approved subdivision of NE1/4 30-18-14-W4M into two development blocks
• Adopted City of Brooks Financial Statements for the year ending December 31, 2022
• Approved Collection Procedure Policy F-001-014(A)
• Waived rental fees for the Brooks and District Chamber of Commerce 2023 Spring Trade Show

Council Committee

The Brooks Council Committee is reviewing and discussing several items, including a draft utility rates bylaw, a collection procedure policy, a library budget request, and updates on municipal enforcement and attainable housing. The committee will also hear an overview of the Brooks Smoker Wars event and discuss a private landfill within the county.

• Draft Utility Rates Bylaw 23/08 sets bi-monthly charges: $39.79 per residential unit, $39.79 plus $0.92/m³ over 41 m³ for businesses, $1,634/year for truck disposal
• Draft Collection Procedure Policy for collecting utility debts
• Library budget request
• 2023 Q1 Municipal Enforcement Report: 54 incidents, 42 warnings, 427 citations
• Brooks Smoker Wars overview: 500 ticket target, $8,000 donated to community last year

The Council Committee approved waiving the Centennial Regional Arena rental fee for the Brooks Smoker Wars in exchange for a donation to a City project. The committee also directed administration to bring a utility rates bylaw, a collection procedure policy, and a library budget request to Council for formal approval.

• Approved waiving CRA facility rental fee for Brooks Smoker Wars in exchange for a donation to a City project (Carried)
• Directed Administration to bring Utility Rates Bylaw 23/08 to Council for formal approval
• Directed Administration to bring Collection Procedure Policy F-001-014(A) to Council for formal approval
• Directed Administration to bring Brooks Public Library budget request to Council for approval

City Council

The City of Brooks City Council will consider awarding the 2023 Street Improvement Project tender to Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd. for $1,745,372.09, approve changes to building, development, and planning fees, and hear a presentation from The SPEC Association for Children and Families about its Youth Connections Program. The agenda also includes several proclamations, appointments to the Regional Assessment Review Board, and a request from SPEC to use space at the JBS Canada Centre. The previously tabled Bylaw 23/01 on transportation services remains on the agenda.

• Award 2023 Street Improvement Tender to Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd. for $1,745,372.09
• Approve changes to Building, Development and Planning Application Fees, effective April 4, 2023
• Approve SPEC Association's use of space at JBS Canada Centre for youth program, April 2023 to March 2024
• Appoint Daphne Anstey-Martin, Chris Dingwall, and Kevin Bridges to Regional Assessment Review Board
• Proclaim World Autism Month, Green Shirt Day, and other awareness weeks

Council awarded a street improvement tender and approved changes to building, development, and planning application fees. The board also appointed three members to the Regional Assessment Review Board and granted space and facility upgrade permissions to local organizations.

• Awarded 2023 Street Improvement Tender to Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd. for $1,745,372.09 excluding GST
• Approved changes to Building, Development and Planning Application Fees effective April 4, 2023
• Appointed Daphne Anstey-Martin, Chris Dingwall, and Kevin Bridges to the Regional Assessment Review Board
• Approved use of space at JBS Canada Centre for The SPEC Association for Children and Families youth program (April 2023 to March 2024)
• Granted Brooks Minor Baseball Association permission to make baseball diamond upgrades
• Proclaimed World Autism Month, Green Shirt Day, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Brooks Resiliency Week, Municipal Involvement Day, and National Emergency Preparedness Week

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to decide on several items, including introducing and potentially adopting four bylaws related to fire services, an environmental advisory committee, and a business tax rate for the town centre. They will also consider appointments to the library board and safe communities committee, a financial variance report, and a proclamation for National Volunteer Week. The agenda includes a report from the RCMP on February 2023 crime statistics.

• Bylaw 23/04 – Fire Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
• Bylaw 23/05 – Fire Service Fees Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
• Bylaw 23/06 – Environmental Advisory Committee Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
• Bylaw 23/07 – BRZ Mille Rate Bylaw (first reading)
• Approve 2024 Fire Truck Tender facilitation in 2023

Council approved and adopted three bylaws regarding fire protection services, fire service fees, and the establishment of an Environmental Advisory Committee. A public hearing was scheduled for April 17, 2023, to discuss the BRZ Mill Rate Bylaw.

• Adopted Bylaw 23/04 for Fire Protection Services
• Adopted Bylaw 23/05 to establish fire prevention, inspection, suppression and rescue service rates
• Adopted Bylaw 23/06 to establish the Environmental Advisory Committee
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 23/07 (BRZ Mill Rate Bylaw) for April 17, 2023
• Approved 2024 Fire Truck Tender facilitation in 2023
• Appointed Marlyssa Willford to the Brooks Public Library Board (three-year term)
• Appointed Bob Breakell, Lisa Albers, and Adom Mehare to the Safe Communities Committee (three-year terms)
• Tabled Bylaw 23/01 Transportation Services Bylaw

Council Committee

The Council Committee is reviewing and discussing several items, including a presentation on an amphitheater, the replacement of a 1999 pumper fire truck in 2024 at a cost of $550,000, draft Fire Bylaw 23/04 and Fire Service Fees Bylaw 23/05, and attainable housing. These are discussion items, with some requiring committee action or recommendation.

• 2024 fire truck replacement: $550,000, 1999 Superior Pumper, failed pump test Sept 22, 2022
• Draft Fire Bylaw 23/04: establishes fire department, permits, fire protection charges
• Draft Fire Service Fees Bylaw 23/05: sets fees for fire protection charges
• Amphitheater presentation by Duane Perkins
• Attainable housing discussion led by Mayor Petrie

The Council Committee directed Administration to bring a 2024 fire truck tender and two fire-related bylaws to Council for formal approval. The committee also requested a report on land discount options to address attainable housing shortages. A proposal for an amphitheater at Evergreen Park was discussed and will return in the fall.

• Directed Administration to bring 2024 Fire Truck Tender to Council for formal approval
• Directed Administration to bring Draft Fire Bylaw 23/04 to Council for formal approval
• Directed Administration to bring Draft Fire Service Fees Bylaw 23/05 to Council for formal approval
• Directed Administration to provide a report on City-owned land discount options and research Drumheller's bylaws
• Decided to meet with Federal and Provincial Ministers responsible for housing
• Tabled amphitheater proposal until the fall pending Parks Department maintenance review

City Council

The City of Brooks Council will consider adopting two bylaws: one regulating taxis, limousines, and rideshare services, and another updating business licensing. They will also vote on a regional sponsorship for the International Federation of Ag Journalists, with a proposed amendment to reduce the city's share to $13,333.33. Several proclamations and board appointments are on the agenda.

• Bylaw 23/01 – Transportation Services Bylaw (taxis, limousines, shuttle buses, rideshare)
• Bylaw 23/03 – Business Licence Bylaw
• Sponsorship of IFAJ Congress and Farm Tour – up to $13,333.33 (amended from $20,000)
• Proclamations: International Women's Day (Mar 8), Francophone Day (Mar 6), Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness (Mar 26)
• Appointments to BRZ Board and Arts, Culture & Heritage Board

Council passed Bylaw No. 23/03 to regulate and licence businesses. The city also approved funding for an agricultural journalists' tour and endorsed a grant application for midsized cities.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 23/03 Business Licence Bylaw
• Approved $13,333.33 for International Federation of Ag Journalists Congress and Tour sponsorship
• Endorsed Alberta Community Partnership grant application for Midsized Cities Alberta initiative
• Appointed nine members to the Business Revitalization Zone Board
• Reappointed Crystal Hancock to the Arts, Culture & Heritage Board
• Tabled first reading of Bylaw No. 23/01 Transportation Services Bylaw
• Proclaimed International Women’s Day, Francophone Day/Days, and Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness

Council Committee

The Council Committee is meeting to review and discuss several items, including a proposed Transportation Services Bylaw that would license and regulate taxis, limousines, shuttle buses, and transportation network vehicles (like ride-hailing services). They will also discuss changing the name of the Handibus service, the Environmental Advisory Committee's citizen-at-large members, the Business Licence Bylaw, a sponsorship request for an agricultural journalists' congress and farm tour, and proposed changes to the utility rates bylaw. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for discussion and committee recommendations.

• Proposed Transportation Services Bylaw No. 23/01 to license and regulate taxis, limousines, shuttle buses, and transportation network vehicles
• Discussion on changing the name of the Handibus service
• Review of Environmental Advisory Committee citizen-at-large members
• Review of Business Licence Bylaw
• Proposed changes to utility rates bylaw

The Council Committee reviewed several bylaw amendments and sponsorship requests to be brought before the full Council for formal approval. Key decisions included modifying taxi service requirements and changing the Handibus name to Access Transit.

• Removed 24/7 operation requirement for Taxis and Transportation Network Companies from proposed Bylaw 23/01
• Approved renaming Handibus to Access Transit
• Directed Administration to draft a bylaw allowing up to two Environmental Advisory Committee members to reside in County of Newell
• Directed Administration to bring Business Licence Bylaw 23/03 to Council for approval
• Directed Administration to bring a $13,333.33 regional sponsorship for the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists to Council
• Directed Administration to bring a bylaw change requiring new utility accounts to be in the landowner's name to Council

City Council

The City of Brooks council will consider several spending and appointment items at its Feb. 21 meeting. Council is set to vote on awarding a $105,621 contract for two fleet trucks to Martin Chrysler, funded from three reserves, and on joining the Alberta Living Wage Network. It will also consider a $20,000 sponsorship for the International Federation of Ag Journalists Congress and Tour, funded from the Council Special Projects Reserve. Appointments to the Brooks Public Library Board and the Environmental Advisory Committee (EcoBrooks) are also on the agenda, along with first, second, and third reading of Bylaw 23/02, a short-term borrowing bylaw for operating expenditures.

• Award $105,621 for two fleet trucks to Martin Chrysler, funded from Equipment Replacement, Administration Carry Forward, and Environmental Surplus Reserves
• Join Alberta Living Wage Network as a member
• Sponsor International Federation of Ag Journalists Congress and Tour for up to $20,000 from Council Special Projects Reserve
• Appoint Holly White to Brooks Public Library Board and Brandi Doerksen to EcoBrooks for three-year terms
• Introduce and adopt Bylaw 23/02 for short-term borrowing to finance operating expenditures

Council adopted Bylaw No. 23/02 to allow for short-term borrowing to finance municipal operating expenditures. The city also approved the purchase of two fleet trucks and appointed members to the Public Library Board and Environmental Advisory Committee.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 23/02 for short-term borrowing to finance operating expenditures
• Approved $105,621 purchase of two fleet trucks from Martin Chrysler
• Appointed Holly White to the Brooks Public Library Board (term Feb 22, 2023 – Feb 21, 2026)
• Appointed Brandi Doerksen to the Environmental Advisory Committee (term Feb 22, 2023 – Feb 21, 2026)
• Approved membership in the Alberta Living Wage Network
• Referred the International Federation of Ag Journalists sponsorship to Council Committee
• Accepted January 2023 RCMP Report as information
• Accepted February 2023 Financial Variance Report as information

Council Committee

The Council Committee is reviewing and discussing the 2023 Street Improvement 5 Year Plan, which outlines proposed road, curb, gutter, and sidewalk projects with estimated costs for each year from 2023 to 2027. The plan includes specific projects such as 3 St W, 2 Ave E, and Sunnylea improvements, with annual budgets of $2,000,000. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion item.

• 2023 projects: 3 St W (5 Ave W to 3 Ave W) $930,000; 2 Ave E (1 St W to 3 St E) $1,070,000; Sunnylea improvements $2,000,000 total
• 2024 projects: 2 Ave E (3 St E to A to Zed) $1,118,000; Veiner Rd (Young Rd to 2022 limits) $800,000; total $1,918,000
• 2025 projects: 1 St E (2 St E to Garrow Ave E) $860,000; Centre Street (Garrow Ave to Cassils Rd) $605,000; Prairie Meadows Close $215,000; total $1,680,000
• 2026 projects: Industrial Rd (Young Rd to 7 St E) $1,200,000; 1 Ave E (2 St E to 7 St E) overlay $670,000; total $1,870,000
• 2027 projects: Young Rd (Veiner Rd to Silver Sage Rd) $1,135,000; 7 St E (1 Ave E to Industrial Rd) overlay $665,000; total $1,800,000

City Council

The City Council will consider four main items: proclaiming February as Black History Month, proclaiming February 13 as Wear Red Canada Day, approving a $50,000 contribution from the Operating Contingency Reserve to support the Brooks Bandits' bid to host the 2024 or 2025 Centennial Cup, and appointing Jim Third to the Municipal Planning Commission. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and receiving correspondence and committee reports.

• Proclamation of February 2023 as Black History Month
• Proclamation of February 13, 2023 as Wear Red Canada Day
• Contribute $50,000 from Operating Contingency Reserve to Brooks Bandits for Centennial Cup bid
• Appoint Jim Third to Municipal Planning Commission for two-year term
• Accounts Payable listing totals $1,128,167.31

Council Committee

The Council Committee is reviewing and discussing several items, including the Q4 municipal enforcement report, a draft Transportation Services Bylaw (23/01) that would license and regulate taxis, limousines, shuttle buses, and ride-hailing services, an air quality monitoring update, and a funding request from the Brooks Bandits for the Centennial Cup. The meeting also includes a confidential land matter and questions from the media.

• Draft Transportation Services Bylaw 23/01 to license and regulate limousines, shuttle buses, taxi cabs, and transportation network vehicles
• Q4 Municipal Enforcement Quarterly Report
• Air quality monitoring discussion
• Brooks Bandits Centennial Cup funding request
• Confidential land matter (held under FOIP Section 16)

The Council Committee directed staff to place an air quality monitoring trailer at the Prairie Pioneers Centre. They also requested further consultation with local taxi companies regarding a proposed ride-share bylaw and deferred a funding request for the Brooks Bandits to a later meeting.

• Directed Administration to place the air quality monitoring trailer at the Prairie Pioneers Centre site
• Directed Administration to invite three local taxicab companies and U-Ryde Brooks to the next meeting regarding the Transportation Services Bylaw
• Directed Administration to bring the Brooks Bandits $50,000 Centennial Cup funding request to the February 6, 2023 Regular Council meeting for formal approval

Municipal Planning Commission

The Brooks Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on a development application for a change of use from oilfield services to kenneling, a subdivision application by the City of Brooks, and extension requests for building permits. The meeting also includes confidential review of a member-at-large application and appointment of a commission member.

• Change of use to kenneling at 823 3 Avenue East (Tia Argue & Kelsey Styles, 23-D-03)
• Subdivision of closed road and lots into 2.47 and 2.33 acres (City of Brooks, 22-0-175)
• Extension requests for variances at 1614, 1610, and 1612 2 Avenue East (RMS Construction Ltd.)
• Development permits issued November and December 2022

City Council

The City of Brooks Council is meeting to consider a land use bylaw amendment, a subdivision approval, and a request from the Brooks Bandits to host a national hockey tournament. They will also receive reports on fire services, recreation grants, and RCMP statistics for December 2022.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 22/17 to amend Land Use Bylaw 14/12
• Subdivision 2022-0-178: Direct control subdivision of Block 3, Plan 8411174 into development blocks and roadways
• Proclamation of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb 1-7, 2023)
• Brooks Bandits bid to host 2024 or 2025 Centennial Cup, with request for free use of CRA and Sparrow Arenas
• RCMP report: 359 calls for service in December 2022; 2022 property crime up 30% from 2021

City Council approved a land subdivision for a 12.85-acre parcel and adopted a land use bylaw amendment for commercial re-designation. Council also agreed to support the Brooks Bandits' bid to host the Centennial Cup by providing arena access at no cost.

• Approved subdivision of Block 3, Plan 8411174 (12.85 acres) subject to conditions
• Adopted Bylaw 22/17 to re-designate land behind 1140 & 1160 2 Street West to Commercial General
• Approved support for Brooks Bandits 2024 or 2025 Centennial Cup bid, providing CRA and Sparrow Arenas at no cost
• Proclaimed February 1-7, 2023, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week
• Accepted December 2022 RCMP Report as information
• Accepted 2022 Fire Services Year End Report as information
• Accepted Recreation User Group Grant 2022 Report as information

City Council

Council will hear a presentation on the proposed Salt Flats Solar Project and vote on a recommendation to approve a two-year Urban Hen Pilot Program allowing up to 10 households to keep hens. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, correspondence, and an accounts payable listing.

• Urban Hen Pilot Program: two-year pilot (Jan 1, 2023 – Jan 1, 2025), limited to 10 applicants, max 4 hens per property, no roosters, no selling eggs/meat
• Salt Flats Solar Project presentation by PACE Canada LP – proposed ~18.5 MW solar farm on ~160 acres (up to 100 acres used) in Brooks
• Accounts payable listing totaling $1,342,002.70, including $835,411.00 to Receiver General for RCMP policing and $274,464.62 to Community Network Partners for broadband
• Adoption of minutes from December 19, 2022 regular council meeting

City Council approved the Urban Hen Pilot Program for a two-year period. The council also received information regarding the Salt Flats Solar Project and various correspondence items.

• Approved Urban Hen Pilot Program from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2025
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 meeting
• Accepted Salt Flats Solar Project presentation as information