Linden public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider adopting the Master Fees & Services Bylaw 2021-11, which includes a water consumption rate increase from $4.15 to $4.21 per cubic metre, and will review the Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, financial reports, and correspondence.
- Water consumption rate increase to $4.21 per cubic metre (from $4.15) effective January 1, 2022
- Master Fees & Services Bylaw 2021-11: first, second, and third reading
- Review of Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 2011-05
- Accounts payable totaling $125,663.07
- Donation request and FCSS additional 2022 funding request
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will review and potentially commit to attending Alberta government engagement sessions on a proposed provincial police service, and will consider the 2022 interim operating and capital budget. The agenda also includes routine items like accounts payable, correspondence, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- RFD on Department of Justice and Solicitor General engagement sessions for a provincial police service
- RFD on 2022 Interim Operating & Capital Budget
- RFD on Kneehill Regional Partnership
- Accounts Payable of $86,411.90 for November 5-18, 2021
- Closed session for land, legal, and/or labor matters
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider several reports and agreements, including a preliminary energy audit, an update on the Coulee Dam, and a draft regional fire training centre agreement. They will also review financial reports, including accounts payable of $34,804.72, and receive various administrative and committee reports. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters related to land, legal, or labor.
- Preliminary Energy Audit Report for the Village of Linden
- Coulee Dam update
- Draft Regional Fire Training Centre Agreement
- Accounts payable for October 22 - November 4, 2021: $34,804.72
- MSI Capital Grants allocation estimates for 2022 and 2023
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider approving repairs to the 2013 Dodge public works truck, funded from the uncommitted contingency reserve, and discuss participation in the Community Futures Wild Rose Digital Economy Program. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, financial reports, and correspondence.
- Repairs to 2013 Dodge truck: HVAC control unit $1,144.30, radio $788.00, turbocharger $7,824.68, cooling system $140.07, transmission flush ~$500.00
- RFD for Community Futures Wild Rose Digital Economy Program - request for letter of support and in-kind contribution
- Accounts Payable $91,997.58
- Closed session for land, legal, and/or labor matters
- Upcoming mandatory council training and conferences
Organizational Meeting
This is the organizational meeting for the newly elected Village of Linden council. Members will be sworn in, then nominate and select a mayor and deputy mayor. The council will also adopt its agenda and review several administrative policies, including signing authorities, council remuneration, and the regular meeting schedule.
- Oath of office for all elected officials
- Nominations and election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
- Review of Signing Authorities policy (2018-03P)
- Review of Council Remuneration Policy (2019-02P)
- Appointment of Municipal Assessor (Wild Rose Assessment Services Inc.) and Auditor (Gregory Harriman & Associates LLP)
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will hear a subdivision report from planner Levi Hayworth regarding File 50/122 for land at 300 Central Ave East, and will consider the 2022 Kneehill Regional FCSS budget and allocations. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, financial reports, and committee updates, plus a closed session for confidential matters.
- Subdivision report File 50/122 for Plan 8610196 Block 7 Lot 2 (300 Central Ave East)
- 2022 Kneehill Regional FCSS Budget & Allocation discussion
- Accounts payable totaling $91,021.91 for September 24 - October 7, 2021
- Municipal election on October 18, 2021 at Linden 50+ Club
- Closed session for land, legal, or labor matters
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Regular Council meeting on September 27, 2021 will include a public hearing and readings for two land use bylaw amendments (Bylaws 2021-08 and 2021-09), plus readings for a new Master Fees & Services Bylaw (2021-10). Council will also receive an update on the Linden Coulee Dam project from engineering consultants and consider routine financial and administrative reports.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2021-08 to amend Land Use Bylaw 2012-04, changing the number '14' to '21' in Section 11(3) for development appeal timing
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2021-09 to redesignate lands at 300 Central AVE East (Plan 861096, Block 7, Lot 2) for commercial and residential acreage use
- Second and third readings for Bylaw 2021-08 and Bylaw 2021-09
- First, second, and third readings for Bylaw 2021-10 Master Fees & Services Bylaw
- Delegation from CIMA+, SNC, and Ghostpine on Linden Coulee Dam update
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider several business items, including the purchase or repair of the village garbage truck, the Coulee Dam project, and franchise fees from ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas. They will also hear an update from RCMP Inspector Lauren Weare and discuss appointments to the Municipal Library Board. The agenda includes standard adoption of minutes and acceptance of reports.
- RFD Emergency Response Vehicle with fundraising letter
- RFD ATCO Electric Franchise Fee
- RFD ATCO Gas Franchise Fee
- RFD Village Garbage Truck: repair estimate, new truck quote, used Blueplant truck
- RFD Coulee Dam Project with preliminary design report and change order
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting to consider several items, including first readings of three bylaws: two amendments to the Land Use Bylaw (one text amendment, one subdivision/re-designation) and a procedural bylaw update. Council will also hear a delegation from CIMA+ on the Coulee Dam Recreation Project, review a subdivision report, and discuss fund transfers, a library appointment, and a mutual aid agreement for fire services. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- First reading of Bylaw 2021-08 (text amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2012-04)
- First reading of Bylaw 2021-09 (subdivision and re-designation of lands)
- First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 2021-07 (Procedural Bylaw update)
- Delegation from CIMA+ on Coulee Dam Recreation Project
- Accounts payable of $196,650.81
Special Meeting
The Village of Linden Council is holding a special meeting to review the results of three stakeholder surveys conducted earlier in 2021. The surveys gathered resident and business input on the village's vision, community satisfaction, and future possibilities. Council will discuss next steps based on the findings, which include support for growth, interest in recycling, and concerns about services and communication.
- Survey 1: 77 respondents (22.5% response rate); 82.89% want village growth
- Survey 2: 55 respondents (16% response rate); services rated poor include police, recycling, recreation
- Survey 3: 40 respondents (11.7% response rate); 15% attended or watched a public meeting
- Recycling option: $8.10/house/month (taxes not included), approx. $29,452/year
- Policing cost increase to $45,000 per annum by 2024
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will hold a public hearing and consider second and third reading of Bylaw 2021-06, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to redesignate lands for residential acreage use. Council will also hear a Master Infrastructure Plan presentation from CIMA+ and consider several administrative items, including appointments and an accessibility grant. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.
- Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 2021-06 to amend Land Use Bylaw 2012-04 for residential acreage subdivision (NE Section 20, Township 30, Range 25 W4M)
- CIMA+ presentation on Master Infrastructure Plan
- RFD for Municipal Planning Commission Member at Large appointment
- RFD for Director of Emergency Management appointment
- RFD for EDS Accessibility Grant (agreement EAFSmallGrant-017355132VillageOfLinden-20210715)
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of Bylaw 2021-06 to amend the Land Use Bylaw, along with several business items including appointing an Acting CAO, adjusting summer meeting schedules, and participating in a natural gas aggregation procurement. The agenda also includes routine financial and administrative reports, correspondence, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- Public hearing and consideration of Bylaw 2021-06 to amend Land Use Bylaw 2012-04
- Appointment of Acting CAO (RFD)
- Summer Regular Council Meetings schedule change (RFD)
- AMSC Natural Gas Aggregation Procurement - confirmation of transaction
- Accounts Payable $74,563.86 for June 11-24, 2021
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting electronically to discuss and decide on several business items, including a municipal library board appointment, a subdivision application, and writing off uncollectible utility accounts. The agenda also includes declarations for Seniors Week and National Drowning Prevention Week, a donation request for Linden Lodge, and a partnership with Kneehill Regional. The meeting will also receive financial and administrative reports, including accounts payable of $167,088.95.
- Linden Municipal Library Appointment
- Subdivision application with rezoning process information
- Uncollectible utility accounts write-off
- Linden Lodge donation request
- Accounts payable $167,088.95 for May 21 - June 10, 2021
Regular Council
The Village of Linden council is meeting electronically to consider several items, including extending the Backyard Hens Pilot Project to August 31, 2022, approving the 2021 operating and capital budget, and discussing credit card payments. They will also review financial reports, including accounts payable of $49,221.76, and correspondence. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.
- Extend Backyard Hens Pilot Project to August 31, 2022
- 2021 Operating & Capital Budget and Property Tax Bylaw
- Credit card payment policy (RFD VISA/Mastercard)
- Accounts payable $49,221.76
- Proclamation for June is Recreation and Parks Month
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting electronically to discuss routine business, including a finance fund transfer, an update on the Coulee Dam spillway project, and credit card transactions. They will also hear a quarterly RCMP report from the Beiseker Detachment and receive various administrative and financial reports.
- RFD Finance - fund transfer
- RFD Coulee Dam Spillway Update with preliminary engineering report
- RFD Credit Card Transactions
- Accounts Payable $43,863.29 for April 23 - May 6, 2021
- RCMP delegation - Cpl. Leif Svendsen, Beiseker Detachment, Q1 2021 report
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting electronically to consider several items, including a draft emergency expenditures policy, a request to place a granite memorial bench in Coulee Park, participation in an RCMP integration pilot project, and the 2021 operating and capital budget. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and financial reports.
- Draft Policy 2021-02P on emergency expenditures
- Request to place a granite memorial bench in Coulee Park
- RFD on Household Hazardous Waste program
- RFD on RCMP Integration Pilot Project
- 2021 Operating & Capital Budget (draft)
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting electronically to discuss several items, including a response to federal plastics recycling legislation, a regional tourism support letter, regional customer service training, finances, and other administrative matters. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and financial reports, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- Discussion of response to Alberta Plastics Recycling and Bill C-204
- Regional Tourism Support Letter
- Regional Customer Service Training
- Accounts Payable March 19 - April 8, 2021: $171,044.81
- Closed session for Land, Legal, and/or Labor matters
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting electronically to hear presentations from the auditor and the fire department, consider a utility billing policy, and discuss several funding requests. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and financial reports, plus a closed session for confidential matters.
- Auditor presentation by Gregory, Harriman & Associates LLP on 2020 financial statements
- Fire department budget presentation by Chief Shawn Klassen
- Policy 2021-01P Utility Billing Insert Policy
- Accounts payable for March 5-18, 2021 totaling $38,183.49
- Closed session under FOIP for business interests of a third party
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will meet electronically on March 8, 2021, to consider several business items, including appointing a member to the Municipal Planning Commission, approving a memorial plaque in Coulee Park, and reviewing RCMP annual performance plan priorities. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, financial reports, and correspondence, plus a closed session for confidential matters.
- Approve Robert Scott as MPC member-at-large for 3-year term
- Blue Knights memorial plaque in Coulee Park near campground roadway
- RCMP Annual Performance Plan Priorities
- Accounts Payable $43,615.79 for Feb 18 - Mar 4, 2021
- Closed session for land, legal, or labor matters
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will meet electronically to consider adopting Bylaw 2021-03, which establishes and enforces animal control in the village. The agenda also includes several reports for information, a closed session for confidential matters, and routine adoption of minutes. No public hearings or delegations are scheduled.
- Bylaw 2021-03 Animal Control Bylaw for establishment and enforcement
- Accounts Payable February 5-18, 2021: $23,591.35
- RFD Emergency Communications Systems Upgrade
- RFD AMSC Natural Gas Aggregation Procurement
- RFD Master Infrastructure Plan
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Regular Council meeting on February 8, 2021 will consider several business items, including a request for decision on the Parkland Airshed Management Zone, a Telus-related matter, a fund transfer, and a draft terms of reference for Dr R&R. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, financial and administrative reports, and correspondence. A closed session is scheduled for confidential matters involving land, legal, or labor.
- RFD Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ)
- RFD Telus with UBF Letter
- RFD Fund Transfer
- RFD Dr R&R with draft terms of reference
- Correspondence: Proposed Recycling Facility letter from Harvest Recycling
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting electronically to consider two bylaws: one establishing the Chief Administrative Officer position and delegating powers, and another establishing a Municipal Planning Commission. Council will also hear from the RCMP on local crime statistics, review several reports for decision, and discuss items such as uncollectible utilities, the 2021 Census, and regional partnerships.
- Bylaw 2021-01 to establish the CAO position and delegate powers
- Bylaw 2020-02 to establish a Municipal Planning Commission
- RCMP delegation with Q4 2020 crime stats from Beiseker Detachment
- RFD on uncollectible utilities referencing Utility Bylaw 2019-06
- Accounts payable January 1-21, 2021: $88,300.44
Strategic Planning Meeting
The Village of Linden council is holding a special strategic planning meeting to review its current plans and develop a new strategic plan. The agenda includes reviewing the mission, vision, and values, discussing the current situation, and identifying strategic priorities. A public survey is being conducted to gather resident input before March 31, 2021.
- Public survey for strategic planning input due March 31, 2021
- Review of current strategic plan and Municipal Sustainability Plan
- Discussion of vision, mission, and values
- Identification of strategic priorities for the village
- Review of planning documents and resources
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council is meeting electronically to discuss and decide on several business items, including proposed changes to Kneehill County's Municipal Development Plan, regional partnership initiatives, and a fire department officer stipend. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and correspondence, as well as a closed session for confidential matters.
- Proposed changes to Kneehill County's Municipal Development Plan to align with Linden's Land Use Bylaw
- Kneehill Regional Partnership exploration and training ideas
- Red Deer River Watershed Alliance 2021 municipal funding request
- Fire Department Officer Stipend proposal
- Accounts payable December 11-January 6 totaling $64,660.86