Linden public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Village Council will review a request to amend the Marigold Agreement to clarify that the library system insures physical collections. The meeting also includes discussions on fire services bylaws, development presentations, and the Red Deer Inter-Facility Transfer Pilot Project.
- Amendment to Marigold Library Agreement regarding insurance of physical collections
- Second and third readings of Bylaw 2022-07 Fire Services Bylaw
- Presentation by delegates Jon Baerg, Darin Wiebe, and Duane Klassen on village development
- Review of the Red Deer Inter-Facility Transfer Pilot Project report
- Request for support regarding volunteer firefighters
Regular Council
The Village Council will discuss several business items, including a new Fire Services Bylaw and the 2023 Interim Budget. Other topics include a drinking water safety plan and a request for a letter of support for the Town of Trochu Housing Corporation.
- First reading of Bylaw 2022-07 Fire Services Bylaw
- 2023 Interim Operating & Capital Budget
- Drinking Water Safety Plan
- Letter of support for Town of Trochu Housing Corporation
- Red Deer River Watershed Alliance municipal funding
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council met to pass several new bylaws and discuss regional partnerships. The meeting included discussions on fire service policies, municipal law trends, and the signing of a lease agreement with Alberta Health Services.
- Passed Bylaw 2022-05 Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw
- Passed Bylaw 2022-06 Animal Control Bylaw
- Approved 2023 Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support Services budget
- Authorized signing of Third Lease Extending and Amending Agreement with Alberta Health Services
- Accounts Payable totaling $48,877.96
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will discuss new bylaws regarding off-highway vehicles and animal control. The meeting also includes discussions on regional partnerships and the PRMS enhancement project funding structure.
- Bylaw 2022-05 Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw (second and third readings)
- Bylaw 2022-06 Animal Control Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
- PRMS Enhancement Project recommended funding structure
- Kneehill Regional FCSS 2023 budget and allocations
- Accounts payable totaling $48,877.96
Organizational Meeting
The Village of Linden is conducting an organizational meeting to nominate a Mayor and Deputy Mayor. The meeting also addresses administrative matters including signing authorities, council remuneration, and committee appointments.
- Nominations for Mayor and Deputy Mayor
- Review of banking contract with connectFirst Credit Union (expires October 2027)
- Appointment of Wild Rose Assessment Services Inc. as Municipal Assessor (expires November 30, 2027)
- Discussion of Council Remuneration Policy 2022-01P
- Review of signing authority requirements for cheques and legal documents
Regular Council
The Village of Linden is considering Bylaw 2022-05 to establish a pilot project for off-highway vehicles (OHV) on municipal roads and alleys. If passed, the pilot would run until December 31, 2023, and include regulations on speed, operator age, and operating hours. Council will also review the Tangible Capital Assets Policy and various administrative reports.
- Bylaw 2022-05 Off-highway Vehicle Bylaw (first reading)
- Policy 2022-07P Tangible Capital Assets Policy
- Volunteer Forum RFD
- Use of Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation RFD
- Financial reports and accounts payable
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will meet to discuss several business items, including non-county residential connections to the rural waterline and library board appointments. The meeting also includes presentations regarding the Linden North Area Structure Plan and medical clinic updates.
- Linden North Area Structure Plan presentation by Palliser Regional Municipal Services
- Discussion on non-county residential connections to the rural waterline
- Linden Municipal Library Board appointment
- Renewal of banking contract
- Accounts payable totaling $27,738.08 for September 9–22, 2022
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider second and third readings of the 2021-03 Animal Control Bylaw. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ATCO Electric and Gas franchise agreements and a community policing report.
- Bylaw 2021-03 Animal Control Bylaw (second and third readings)
- ATCO Electric Franchise Agreement
- ATCO Gas Franchise Agreement
- RCMP Community Policing Report for Q1 (April-June)
- Kneehill County LUB 1808 amendment discussion
Regular Council
The Village of Linden Council will consider multiple bylaws regarding master fees and special events. The meeting also includes discussions on new policies for drone use and location filming.
- Bylaw 2022-03 Master Fees & Services Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
- Bylaw 2022-04 Special Events Bylaw (first, second, and third readings)
- Policy 2022-05P Location Filming
- Policy 2022-06P Drone Policy
- RFD Kneehill Regional Partnership discussion