County of Grande Prairie No. 1 public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will review an update on the Grande Prairie Accessible Transportation Program and a request from the Wapiti Off Road Association to host a 24-hour ice race at Clairmont Lake. Additionally, the committee will receive a presentation on the County Triage project and discuss a proposed Parks & Event Permit Program.
- Grande Prairie Accessible Transportation Program ridership and cost update
- Wapiti Off Road Association request to host 2024 Numb Bum 24 Hour Race
- Deloitte presentation regarding County of Grande Prairie Triage
- Proposed Parks & Event Permit Program input
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council is reviewing a wide range of policy updates including asset management, water agreements, and public participation. The meeting also includes staff introductions and discussions on community grants and landfill tag policies.
- Audit Planning Report from BDO Canada LLP
- Hythe & District Agricultural Society Mustang Spray Park location proposal
- Policy K6 Community Assistance Grant review
- 2022 Policy Review Project including Asset Management and Water Agreements
- Tender award for crushing, stockpiling and other work
Budget Council Meeting
Administration is presenting the three-year 2023–2025 operating budget and five-year 2023–2027 capital budget to Council. The presentation includes financial projections, reserve transfers, and the 2023 schedule of fees, rates, and charges. This item is for informational purposes and requires no immediate action.
- 2023 Interim Operating Budget presentation
- 2023 Interim Capital Budget presentation
- 2023 Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges
- Chief Assessor Report
- Planning Statistics Year End Report
Historic Resources Committee
The Historic Resources Committee is reviewing documentation to support provincial and municipal historic resource designations. Discussions include the Ashdown School, St. Andrew's Church, and the Hythe and District Memorial Arena. The committee is also reviewing signage quotes for the Wembley Ferry Site and historic wayfinders.
- Ashdown School provincial historic registry consideration
- St. Andrew's Church Statement of Significance and Integrity review
- Hythe and District Memorial Arena municipal historic resource consideration
- Edson Trail Provincial Historic Resource Designation Request
- Commemorative signage quotes for the Wembley Ferry Site
Municipal Planning Commission
The Commission reviewed and approved three subdivision requests for land in the County. These applications involve creating new lots for country residential and agricultural uses, subject to specific conditions regarding road widening and sewage systems.
- Approval of subdivision PLSUB20220373 (8.34 hectares) with an estimated $4,503.60 municipal reserve fee
- Approval of subdivision PLSUB20220300 (6.96 hectares) via natural severance by Steeprock Creek
- Approval of subdivision PLSUB20220332 (11.92 hectares) with an estimated $7,152.00 municipal reserve fee
- Election of Leanne Beaupre as Chair and Bob Chrenek as Vice Chair
November 28, 2022 Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council is reviewing 2023 budget presentations for Evergreen Park and workforce development. The meeting also includes discussions on various policy reviews, contract awards, and sponsorship requests.
- Evergreen Park 2023 budget and additional funding request
- Combative Sports Commission agreement with City of Grande Prairie
- Fire Training Center contract award and additional funding request
- 2022 Policy Review Project covering nine different policies
- Contract award for childcare services at Wellington Resources Centre
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is receiving updates on the BEAST sewage treatment pilot program and the impact of Alberta's wetlands policy on local landowners. The meeting also includes discussions on community assistance grants and the Municipal Development Plan.
- BEAST sewage treatment pilot program update
- Alberta Environment and Protected Areas wetlands policy compliance update
- Policy K6 Community Assistance Grant review
- Red Willow Falls recreational access report
- Municipal Development Plan update scope of work
Council Budget (Business Cases) Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 is reviewing business cases for Community Services to inform the 2023 budget. These proposals include requests for new positions, capital projects, and operating expenses across departments like Fire, Parks, and Enforcement.
- Community Services total financial impact of $13,243,848
- Request for a new full-time permanent Program Assistant ($75,705)
- Capital request for trail construction from 704A to HWY 40 Bridge Pedway ($1,061,531)
- Capital request for TP Creek Fire Hall ($1,800,000)
- Capital request for replacement of Engine 1701 ($850,000)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will discuss several subdivision applications and one development permit application. The meeting also includes the election of the Commission's Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220373 for 8.34 hectares (20.61 acres) at Pt. NE-32-75-8-W6
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220300 for Pt. NE-25-72-13-W6
- Subdivision application PLSUB20220332 for Pt. SW-13-74-7-W6
- Development permit application PLDEV20210512 for recreational use at Plan 192 2003, Block 39
Regular Council Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Council will discuss various sponsorship requests and policy updates. The agenda includes reviews of recreational use policies, solid waste contracts, and several subdivision time extension requests.
- Sponsorship requests for Bear Creek Folk Festival Society and County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings
- Hythe Memorial Arena operations funding and operating agreement
- Residential solid waste contract renewal
- Policy reviews for stormwater pond use and neighbourhood ice surfaces
- Four subdivision time extension requests (PLSUB20190439, PLSUB20190441, PLSUB20200042, PLSUB20210384)
Council Budget (Capital Grants) Meeting
The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 will hear presentations from various non-profit organizations seeking capital grant funding for facility improvements. Council will review these requests to make recommendations for the 2023 interim budget deliberations.
- Review of 13 capital grant applications for projects including play structures, arena phases, and energy efficiency
- La Glace & District Agricultural Society Arena Phase 3 project ($6,684,427 total cost)
- Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter Society New Home for Sunrise House ($5,986,321 total cost)
- Rotary Club of Grande Prairie Community Hub Project ($3,500,000 total cost)
- Approval of $7,896.00 for Clairmont Agricultural Society furnace replacement
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will receive updates on the Old Bezanson Townsite improvements and the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation campaign. Officials will also discuss Alberta Environment and Parks updates regarding the Wapiti Recreation Area and Kleskun Hill.
- Old Bezanson Townsite: Update on 2022 improvements and proposed 2023-2024 capital requests
- Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation: Update on the $1 million capital campaign contribution
- Alberta Environment and Parks: Quarterly update on Saskatoon Mountain and Kleskun Hill
- Wapiti Recreation Area: Discussion of proposed trail connectivity and site designs
- 2022 Q3 Capital Expenditure to Budget Report