High River public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Council will review the 2023 Interim Operating Budget and updates to the Town's Strategic Priorities Chart. The agenda also includes funding requests for community projects and tree removal at specific locations.
- Adoption of the $25,149,593 2023 Interim Operating Budget
- $12,500 funding for the Utility Box Wrap Project
- $10,000 funding for the Ecole Senator Riley Outdoor Classroom Project
- $20,000 for the removal of five poplar trees at 936 9 Street SW and 120 Macleod Trail SW
- Establishment of a Working Group for the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex Aquatics Expansion
Special Council
The Special Council meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2022. The session includes a closed meeting to discuss a labour item pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and FOIP legislation.
- Closed meeting regarding a labour item
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive an annual update on the Snow and Ice Control Policy for the winter season. Members will also hold a discussion regarding the Rimrock Biodigester.
- Annual update to Snow and Ice Control Policy (POL-28-106-2021/2022)
- Rimrock Biodigester discussion
- Change Order 2022-10-21 regarding winter maintenance service requirements and pricing
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing a budget amendment for traffic calming on High Country Drive and High View Gate NW. They are also considering the adoption of an Asset Management Strategy Framework and Action Plan.
- Traffic Calming Pilot budget amendment of $15,000 for High Country Drive and High View Gate NW
- Adoption of the Asset Management Strategy Framework and Action Plan
- Amended Articles of Association for the High River Regional Airport Board
- Establishment of a Task Force for the Climate Change and Active Transportation Action Plan
- Allocation of $25,860.78 from reserves for Foothills Community Counselling's 2023 budget
Committee of the Whole
The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB) presented an update on regional growth management, including the implementation of new Growth and Servicing Plans. The presentation covered regional vision, water stewardship, and upcoming initiatives like the Regional Transportation and Transit Master Plan.
- Presentation by CMRB Chair and Chief Officer regarding regional growth management
- Discussion on Environmental Impairment / Pollution Insurance Coverage options
- Debrief of Fall events presented by the Manager of Parks and Recreation
- Review of updated Growth Plan effective August 15, 2022
Regular Council
Council will review updates to the Town's Strategic Priorities Chart and Work Program. The meeting also includes proposals to establish a Task Force for the Climate Change and Active Transportation Action Plan.
- Adoption of updated Top Five Strategic Priorities including Town Plan and Aquatic Facility Expansion
- Establishment of a Task Force for the Climate Change and Active Transportation Action Plan
- Allocation of $25,860.78 from reserves for Foothills Community Counselling 2023 budget
- Contract award for Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex concession to High River Concessions
- Project Management Professional Services agreement award to WSP for Aquatics Expansion
Regular Council
The Council will consider a five-year Shared Services Agreement with Foothills County. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding Sheppard Family Park and reviews of recent meeting minutes.
- Shared Services Agreement with Foothills County (5-year term)
- Sheppard Family Park delegation
- Adoption of October 11, 2022, meeting minutes
Organizational Meeting
Council is meeting to adopt appointments for various internal and external boards and committees for the 2022-2023 term. The meeting also includes establishing the Deputy Mayor rotation schedule and the upcoming meeting calendar.
- Council appointments to external boards including Calgary Metropolitan Region Board and High River Regional Airport Ltd. Board
- Council appointments to internal boards including High River Emergency Advisory Committee
- Citizen reappointments to the Subdivision & Appeal Board and Marigold Library Board
- Adoption of the Deputy Mayor and Acting Deputy Mayor rotation schedule
- Establishment of the 2022-2023 Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedules
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider a recommendation to end the Town's environmental impairment and pollution insurance coverage. Administration suggests using the $20,000 annual premium savings to build a reserve fund for self-insurance due to a low risk rating.
- Proposal to terminate Environmental Impairment / Pollution Insurance Coverage
- Recommendation to set aside $20,000 annually into reserves for self-insurance
- Debrief of Fall events including the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival and River City Burnout and Car Show
Regular Council
Council is reviewing a work program and consultant RFP for the Aquatic Facility Expansion Project. The agenda also includes discussions on concession operations at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex and a memorandum of understanding with the Highwood Curling Club.
- Bylaw 4610/2022 to amend rates for Indoor Recreation Facilities and Municipal Services
- Reissue of RFP for Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex concession operations
- Memorandum of Understanding with Highwood Curling Club for the 2022/2023 season
- $10,000 award to el papalote for the Day of the Dead Festival High River 2022
- Aquatic Facility Expansion Project work program and consultant RFP
Special Council
This special meeting is scheduled to be held in a closed session. The discussion will focus on a single land item pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and FOIP legislation.
- Closed meeting regarding a land item
Special Council
High River Council has called a special meeting to discuss a land item in a closed session. The meeting is being held pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Closed meeting regarding a land item
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a variance request for vehicle access width at 602 6 St SW and receive a briefing on Stage 3 of the Town Plan engagement. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a curling slab update.
- Variance request for vehicle access width expansion at 602 6 St SW
- Town Plan Stage 3 Engagement Briefing
- Curling Slab Update discussion
- Formal acknowledgement of the cancelled September 12, 2022 meeting
Regular Council
The Council will consider authorizing new library levy rates for 2023 and 2024 and executing a federal active transportation funding agreement. The meeting also includes a delegation from the NRCB and a request to waive signage fees for the High River Bike Park Society.
- Marigold Library System Schedule C Requisition for 2023 and 2024 levy rates
- Federal Active Transportation Funding Agreement authorization
- NRCB Delegation presentation
- High River Bike Park Society request to waive $130 signage Development Permit fee
- Adoption of September 12, 2022, meeting minutes
Special Council
The Special Council meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2022. The agenda consists of a closed meeting session to discuss a labour item pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and FOIP legislation.
- Closed meeting regarding a labour item
Regular Council
Council will hear multiple public comments and a delegation regarding the Rimrock Feeders project. The agenda also includes budget approvals for a community pump track and proposed changes to Bylaw Services.
- Public comments and delegation regarding Rimrock Feeders/Biodigester Facility
- Proposed $33,200 budget for pump track amenities and construction overages
- Bylaw 4608/2022 and 4609/2022 regarding Environmental Reserve designations
- Proposal to transition Bylaw Compliance Officer to Community Peace Officer Level 1
- Dark Sky Initiative stakeholder discussions