Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 public meetings in 2023

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing development applications for a garage suite conversion in Exshaw and a home addition in Harvie Heights. The commission also discussed establishing formal rules for virtual participation in future meetings.

• DP Application 74/23: Conversion of a one-bedroom garage suite to a visitor accommodation suite at 6 Windridge Road, Exshaw
• DP Application 19/23: 11.77m² addition to a single detached dwelling at 413 Bow River Drive, Harvie Heights
• Approved: Development permit for industrial bay modifications at 1 Limestone Valley Road, Dead Man’s Flats
• Approved: Extension for a telecommunications facility at 25 Limestone Valley Rd until December 29, 2025

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn Council is meeting to discuss several land use bylaws, including the Rafter Six Area Structure Plan and Land Use Bylaw Omnibus amendments. The agenda also includes the 2024-2029 budget and various monthly administrative reports.

• Third Reading of Bylaw 20-Z/22 Land Use Bylaw Omnibus Amendments
• Bylaw 23-Z/22 Rafter Six Land Use Bylaw
• Bylaw 02-23 Rafter Six Area Structure Plan
• Budget 2024-2029
• Bylaw 27-23 Road Closure

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC) is meeting to review and potentially update its terms of reference, including considering a new terms of reference document and the existing Bylaw 20-23. The committee will also appoint a chair and discuss a request to table the BCEC Trucking Subcommittee terms of reference. Industry representatives from Baymag, Bow Valley Waste Management Commission, Burnco, CP Rail, Graymont, and Lafarge are scheduled to provide updates.

• Review of Bylaw 20-23 and new terms of reference
• Appointment of committee chair
• Request to table BCEC Trucking Subcommittee terms of reference
• Industry updates from Baymag, Bow Valley Waste Management Commission, Burnco, CP Rail, Graymont, Lafarge
• Approval of September 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including electing a chair and vice-chair, and following up on a parking issues letter. They will also review applications from the Beaupre Community Association and the Canmore Young Adult Network, and discuss the Trails Master Plan proposals in a closed session.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Follow-up on parking issues letter
• Review of applications from Beaupre Community Association and Canmore Young Adult Network
• Closed meeting to review Trails Master Plan proposals

Heritage Resources Committee

The Heritage Resources Committee will consider authorizing a $15,000 service contract with Folklore Research to complete the Forestry History Project, which involves researching and documenting the history of logging and forest fire protection in the MD. The committee will also discuss a tracking form, postpone approval of October minutes, and hold an in-camera discussion on the Oral History Project interview list.

• Recommendation to contract Folklore Research for $15,000 (excl. GST) for Forestry History Project
• Request to postpone approval of October 4, 2023 minutes to February 5, 2024
• Discussion of Tracking Form (unfinished business)
• In-camera discussion of Oral History Project Interview List
• Next meeting scheduled for February 5, 2024

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss an update on the Harvie Heights Road intersection upgrades, a public information package for the new sidewalk snow clearing program, and complaint tracking. The committee will also review the October 30, 2023 minutes and consider any business arising from them.

• Harvie Heights Road intersection upgrades update, including all-way stop control recommendation
• Sidewalk snow clearing public information package, with $25 penalty for non-compliance
• Complaint tracking software investigation
• Approval of October 30, 2023 minutes

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider an extension request for a development permit for a communication tower and facility at 25 Limestone Valley Road in Dead Man's Flats. The meeting will also review five development permits already issued, including upgrades at the Graymont Exshaw Plant and several visitor accommodation suite renewals. The agenda includes standard administrative items like approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Extension request for Development Permit 81/21 for a communication tower at 25 Limestone Valley Road, Dead Man's Flats
• Approved permit 52/23 for upgrades and new accessory building at Graymont Exshaw Plant, Exshaw
• Approved permit 68/23 for temporary shipping container storage at #37 Heart Road, Lac Des Arcs
• Approved permit 67/23 for mobile auto tire repair home business at #241 Bow Crescent, Harvie Heights
• Approved renewals for visitor accommodation suites at 109 and 126 River's Bend Way, Dead Man's Flats

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and provide direction on several items, including a proposed moratorium on rezoning and subdivisions in the Small Holdings Policy Area, a 10-year bridge rehabilitation plan, a sidewalk inspection and repair policy, and a trial large-item drop-off program. They will also hear updates from All One Sky on the Climate Adaptation Plan and from Transitional Solutions Inc., and review the committee's terms of reference. The meeting includes a closed session for items under FOIP, such as the Calgary Climate Hub and a CAO evaluation.

• Moratorium for rezoning and subdivision in Small Holdings Policy Area
• 10 Year Bridge Rehabilitation Plan
• Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Policy
• Trial Large Item Drop-off Program & Questionnaire
• Q3 Financial Update

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a special meeting to consider appointments to the Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee for 2023/2024. The agenda also includes a closed session under FOIP Section 18 for personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2023, at 1:00 PM.

• Appointments to Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC) for 2023/2024
• Closed meeting: Personnel (FOIP Section 18, disclosure harmful to personal privacy)

Council

Council will consider two bylaws: one establishing an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Banff ID 9, and another on sidewalk snow clearing. They will also discuss funding for the Lac des Arcs Community Association, office closures, a portable toilet questionnaire, and the Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue streetscape project. The agenda includes routine reports and correspondence, with no major budget or rezoning items.

• Bylaw 23-23: Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Banff ID 9
• Bylaw 26-23: Sidewalk Snow Clearing
• Lac des Arcs Community Association Insurance Funding
• Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue Streetscape
• Portable Toilet Questionnaire

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Transportation Committee (formerly Streets and Roads Committee) will consider finalizing its Terms of Reference, an updated Ten Year Bridge Rehabilitation Plan, and a draft Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Policy. The bridge plan includes replacements or rehabilitations for Fallen Timber, Richards Road, and Heart Creek bridges between 2025 and 2028, with potential 75% grant funding. The sidewalk policy defines inspection and repair standards following a $85,000 rehabilitation program approved in the 2023 capital budget.

• Finalize Terms of Reference for the renamed Transportation Committee
• Updated Ten Year Bridge Rehabilitation Plan: Fallen Timber Bridge replacement (est. $1,068,000 in 2027), Richards Road Bridge rehab (est. $751,080 in 2026), Heart Creek Bridge replacement (est. $373,800 in 2027)
• Bridge plan increased by 20% for inflation; projects may be eligible for 75% STIP grant funding
• Draft Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Policy with 24-month inspection cycle and repair criteria based on defect size
• Sidewalk policy follows $85,000 approved in 2023 capital budget for sidewalk rehabilitation

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to hear a development permit application to change a visitor accommodation suite to a secondary suite at 227 River's Bend Close in Dead Man's Flats. The commission will also review a subdivision application and receive information on several approved development permits, including renewals for visitor accommodation suites and an aggregate extraction operation.

• Development Permit 65/23: change of use from visitor accommodation suite to secondary suite (1-year term) at 227 River's Bend Close, Dead Man's Flats
• Subdivision SD 2023-001: create one 16.38 ha lot and 48.07 ha remainder from NE 1/4 Sec. 23, Twp. 26, Rge. 7, W5M
• Approved DP 30/23: wind screens for natural resource extraction operation west of Exshaw
• Approved DP 46/23: renewal of aggregate extraction operation (10-year term) north of Harvie Heights
• Approved renewals of visitor accommodation suites at 126 and 109 River's Bend Way, Dead Man's Flats

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss new business including a fire services risk assessment, a portable toilet trial, sidewalk snow clearing, and the 2024-2028 financial plan. The committee will also review its terms of reference and several infrastructure improvement projects. The agenda includes closed-session items on budget and personnel matters.

• Bow Valley Fire Services Risk Assessment Report
• Financial Plan 2024-2028
• Exshaw Stormwater Outfall Improvements
• Dead Man's Flats – 2nd Avenue Streetscape Improvements
• Sidewalk Snow Clearing

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to receive reports from the Environmental Fieldman, hear a delegation from the Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership, and discuss updates on the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Plan, conservation easements, and other general business. The agenda includes several verbal updates and a report on the 2023 Central Region ASB Conference.

• Delegation: Sandi Reimersma, Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership Update
• Environmental Fieldman's Reports for July, August, September
• Climate Resilience and Adaptation Plan Update (verbal)
• Conservation Easements Information Report to Council Update (verbal)
• 2023 Central Region ASB Conference

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including a letter to council about parking issues and a draft policy revision for the Memorial Plaque Program. The board will also review grant applications, with the detailed review conducted in a closed session.

• Parking issues letter to council
• Memorial Plaque Program draft policy revision
• Grant applications review (in camera)

Protective Services Committee

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Protective Services Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 budget for protective services and to hear a delegation on the Bow Valley Fire Services Risk Assessment. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, updates from district fire chiefs, and a review of the committee's terms of reference.

• Bow Valley Fire Services Risk Assessment delegation by Judy Unsworth and Vern Elliott
• Protective Services Proposed 2024 Budget
• Terms of Reference review
• Approval of April 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Verbal updates from districts and director

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council will hold its regular business meeting on October 10, 2023, to consider several bylaws, including short-term borrowing and borrowing for an operations building, as well as new business items such as modernizing 2nd Avenue in Dead Man's Flats, a consultant selection for the Harvie Heights Area Redevelopment Plan, and a transit feasibility grant application. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and policies.

• Bylaw 21-23 – Borrowing Short Term Capacity
• Bylaw 22-23 – Borrowing Operations Building
• Concept to Modernize 2nd Avenue Dead Man's Flats
• Harvie Heights – Area Redevelopment Plan Consultant Selection
• Transit Feasibility ACP Grant Application

Council

This is the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8's organizational meeting, where council will appoint the Reeve and Deputy Reeve (in closed session), approve the organizational chart and board/committee appointments, and set the dates, times, and places for regular council and committee meetings for the upcoming term. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy or financial decisions listed.

• Appointment of Reeve & Oath of Office (closed meeting)
• Appointment of Deputy Reeve & Oath of Office (closed meeting)
• Organizational chart and board/committee/commission appointments (closed meeting)
• Establish dates, times, and places for regular council meetings
• Designation of municipal office for M.D. Bighorn

Heritage Resources Committee

The Heritage Resources Committee is meeting to discuss the forestry history project, including a draft Request for Proposal and budget, and to plan the 2024 MD Bighorn calendar. They will also review the tracking form for archivable items and historic site visits. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business or correspondence listed.

• Review of Request for Proposal for 'History of Forestry in the MD of Bighorn: Logging and Forest Fire Protection'
• Discussion of HRC budget update for forestry project (approx. $15,000-$16,000)
• Planning for 2024 MD Bighorn calendar (cover page, picture order, write-ups)
• Discussion of archivable items and historic site visits (tracking form items 5.2 and 6.1)
• In camera discussion of Oral History Project interview list

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to decide on three development permit applications in Dead Man's Flats: a change of use for a secondary suite to visitor accommodation, a manufacturing and distribution use (CNC plasma cutting), and a warehousing use with a mezzanine. The agenda also includes information items on two previously issued development permits.

• Development Permit 49/23: Change in use of a two-bedroom secondary suite to visitor accommodation (one-year term) at 125 River's Bend Way, Dead Man's Flats
• Development Permit 50/23: Manufacturing and distribution (CNC plasma cutting service) at #310 – 2 Limestone Valley Road, Dead Man's Flats
• Development Permit 55/23: Warehousing use (book distributor and wholesaler) and mezzanine development at #112 – 1 Limestone Valley Road, Dead Man's Flats
• Development Permit 30/23 (info): Accessory building (wind screens) for natural resource extraction operation west of Exshaw
• Notice of Decision 48/23 (info): Renewal of a studio suite in an accessory building at 3 Pigeon Mountain Drive, Exshaw

Council

This is a special council meeting of the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8, held to administer the official oath of office to the Ward 1 councillor. The agenda contains only this single item of new business, along with standard procedural items like approval of the agenda and adjournment. The meeting is open to the public via live stream on the MD's YouTube channel.

• Ward 1 Councillor – Official Oath of Office

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including public feedback on the 2nd Avenue modernization concept in Dead Man's Flats, selection of a consultant for the Harvie Heights Area Redevelopment Plan, and multiple borrowing bylaws and financial policy updates. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association providing a project update.

• Public feedback on 2nd Avenue modernization, including recommendations to connect sidewalk from Copperstone to River's Bend Gate and install flashing pedestrian beacons
• Selection of project consultant for Harvie Heights Area Redevelopment Plan
• Bylaw 21-23: Borrowing short-term capacity
• Bylaw 22-23: Borrowing for Operations Building
• Policy updates: F-5 Petty Cash Fund, F-7 Investments, F-16 Restricted Surplus Accounts

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee met and approved the agenda and minutes. The only substantive item was a motion to forward the Highway & Traffic Bylaw regarding sidewalk snow clearing to the October Governance and Priorities Committee for further discussion. No other business was conducted.

• Highway & Traffic Bylaw — Sidewalk Snow Clearing forwarded to October Governance and Priorities Committee
• Next meeting scheduled for October 23 at 9 AM in Council Chambers

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including updates on local programs, seniors/youth support, and the Trails Master Plan. New business includes an overview of the Affordability Program, draft notes for the 2024 Community Services Budget, and a list of grant applications received for 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Affordability Program overview and details
• Community Services Budget draft notes 2024
• Grant applications received to date for 2024
• Trails Master Plan and Canmore Area Trails Strategy update
• Memorial Plaque program update

Council - Public Hearings

Council will hold a public hearing on two related bylaws: one to rezone two properties at 301 & 351 2nd Avenue from Highway Commercial to Commercial Mixed-Use, and another to close a portion of Road Plan 731490. The hearing allows public comment, with nine written submissions already received, mostly expressing concerns about parking and road access. Council will decide whether to adopt the bylaws after hearing presentations.

• Rezone Lots 5 and 3B, Block 3, Plan 1612266/1308KJ (301 & 351 2nd Avenue) from HWY-DMF to DMF-CMU
• Close portion of Road Plan 731490 in Dead Man's Flats
• Public hearing on September 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM at MD of Bighorn Municipal Office
• Nine written submissions received, mostly concerns about parking and road access
• Verbal presentations limited to 5 minutes (10 for groups)

Council - Public Hearings

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a public hearing on two related bylaws: Bylaw 09-Z/23 to rezone two properties at 301 & 351 2nd Avenue in Dead Man's Flats from Highway Commercial to Commercial Mixed-Use, and Bylaw 08/23 to close a portion of Road Plan 731490. The hearing is open to the public, with written and verbal submissions accepted. Nine submissions have been received, mostly raising concerns about parking and road access.

• Rezoning of Lots 5 and 3B, Block 3, Plan 1612266 and 1308KJ (301 & 351 2nd Avenue) from HWY-DMF to DMF-CMU
• Road closure of a portion of Road Plan 731490 in Dead Man's Flats
• Public hearing scheduled for September 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM at MD of Bighorn Municipal Office, #2 Heart Mountain Drive, Exshaw
• Nine written submissions received, with concerns about parking and access to Trans-Canada Highway
• Verbal presentations limited to 5 minutes for individuals, 10 minutes for group representatives

Council

Council will consider second and third reading of Bylaw 20-Z/22, a package of administrative amendments to the Land Use Bylaw aimed at streamlining development approvals. The meeting also includes new business items such as a planning proclamation, snow clearing standards, and formation of a steering committee for the Municipal Development Plan review.

• Bylaw 20-Z/22 Land Use Bylaw Omnibus Amendments (2nd and 3rd reading)
• Planning and Development Proclamation
• Snow Clearing in Front of Public Park Spaces
• Municipal Development Plan Review - Formation of Steering Committee
• Canmore Area Trails Strategy

The council approved a $334,836 adjustment to the 2023 Salaries, Wages and Benefits budget. It directed the CAO and senior management to implement the new salary grid, including retroactive payments, and approved a specific salary increase for the CAO. Additional actions included proclamations, policy approvals, and the formation of a development‑plan steering committee.

• Approved $334,836 budget adjustment to 2023 Salaries, Wages and Benefits (Carried)
• Directed CAO Tutt and senior management to implement 2023 salary grid changes, including retroactive payments (Carried)
• Approved salary adjustment for CAO Tutt as outlined in Schedule A (Carried)
• Proclaimed September 19‑22, 2023 as Planning and Development Week (Carried)
• Approved Sidewalk Snow Clearing Policy and Schedule A for 2023/2024 trial (Carried)
• Authorized $2,200 reserve funds for sidewalk snow clearing in public park spaces (Carried)
• Approved Engineering Standards Policy IN‑1 and Schedule “E” for basic subdivision standards (Carried)
• Approved formation of a steering committee for Municipal Development Plan Review (Carried)

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee is meeting to receive updates from major local industries including Baymag, Bow Valley Waste Management Commission, Burnco, CP Rail, Graymont, and Lafarge. The committee will also consider tabling reviews of its Terms of Reference and the Trucking Subcommittee Terms of Reference pending municipal review. New business includes a discussion on CRPS bussing.

• Review Terms of Reference – request to table while MD continues review
• BCEC Trucking Subcommittee Terms of Reference – request to table
• Industry updates from Baymag, Bow Valley Waste Management Commission, Burnco, CP Rail, Graymont, Lafarge
• New business: CRPS bussing

The committee reviewed operational updates, air monitoring data, and project timelines from Graymont and Lafarge. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded; the meeting consisted of progress reports on emissions, equipment, and community funds.

• Reported Graymont Kiln Stone Return to Process Project was commissioned June 2023
• Reported Graymont Kiln 1 Baghouse completion expected Q4 2023
• Reported Graymont Jura Creek Tarping units are 6/6 refurbished
• Reported Graymont fuel usage for 2023 is 100% natural gas
• Reported Lafarge Low Carbon Fuels commissioning planned for February 2024
• Reported Lafarge windscreen construction to begin after winter shutdown
• Reported Lafarge winter shutdown schedule from Nov 6, 2023 to Apr 10, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to decide on five development applications, including a setback relaxation for the Exshaw Wastewater Treatment Facility, a visitor accommodation development with a height variance in Harvie Heights, a restaurant use application, a factory-built dwelling replacement, and a bed and breakfast renewal. The agenda also includes information on five recently approved development permits. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Setback relaxation request for Exshaw Wastewater Treatment Facility in Hamlet of Exshaw
• Development Permit 54/22: Visitor accommodation units with amenity space and 2.7m height variance at 950 Harvie Heights Road
• Development Permit 32/23: Restaurant use at 900 Harvie Heights Road
• Development Permit 33/23: Factory-built dwelling replacement and hay storage shelter with setback variances
• Development Permit 45/23: Renewal of two-unit bed and breakfast with wet bar in Dead Man's Flats

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a 131-unit visitor accommodation complex in Harvie Heights. The Commission also approved a setback relaxation for the Exshaw wastewater treatment facility.

• Approved reducing setbacks from 300 meters to 180 meters for the Exshaw Wastewater Treatment Facility (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit Application No. 54/22 for 12 buildings of visitor accommodation (131 units), amenity space, and parkade at 950 Harvie Heights Road
• Approved a 2.7m maximum height relaxation variance for 30% of the total development footprint at 950 Harvie Heights Road
• Approved the August 30, 2023 agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved the July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review the unaudited 2023 second-quarter financial results, discuss budget guidelines and timeline for the 2024-2026 operating and capital plans, and consider several operational items including garbage bin relocation in Dead Man's Flats, a large item drop-off update, a transfer site contract, subdivision standards, and a trails strategy. The agenda also includes a closed meeting for water/wastewater servicing and salary grid discussions.

• 2nd Quarter Financial Update (unaudited)
• Budget Guidelines & Timeline for 2024-2026 operating and 2025-2028 capital plans
• Dead Man's Flats Pedestrian Garbage Bin Relocation
• Highways 1A & 1X Transfer Site Long Haul Contract
• Closed meeting: Dead Man's Flats Additional Lands Water & Wastewater Servicing (FOIP Section 29)

The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed the 2nd Quarter Financial Update and budget guidelines. Several items, including subdivision standards, a trails strategy partnership, and HR policy reviews, were approved to be brought before the full Council in September.

• Approved 2nd Quarter Financial Update to be brought to September Council meeting
• Approved Budget Guidelines and Timeline as information
• Approved staff Financial Workshop for September 19
• Accepted Dead Man’s Flats garbage bin relocation as information
• Accepted Trial Large Item Drop off update as information
• Accepted Highway 1A and Highway 1X Transfer Site Storage information as information
• Approved Standards for Basic Subdivision and Development to be brought to September Council meeting
• Approved Canmore Area Trails Strategy (CATS) partnership request to be brought to September Council meeting

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee will review public feedback on a proposed 30 km/h speed limit in Lac des Arcs, a sidewalk snow-clearing contract for park spaces, and modernization of 2nd Avenue in Dead Man's Flats. It will also consider parking restrictions on Limestone Valley Road and a questionnaire on parking along Cougar Mountain Crescent in Exshaw. Decisions or recommendations from this meeting will go to Council.

• Lac des Arcs speed limit reduction from 40 km/h to 30 km/h — public questionnaire open until Sept 29, 2023
• Sidewalk snow clearing contract: $12,000/year with sand/salt, or $6,600 without; $4,000 needed for 2023
• Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue modernization: public feedback supports 40 km/h, lit paved trail, flashing beacons
• No parking enforcement on Limestone Valley Road — Roads Foreman recommends no action
• Cougar Mountain Crescent parking questionnaire — options to restrict all, keep, or allow more parking

The Committee recommended several infrastructure updates for 2nd Avenue in Dead Man’s Flats, including a new sidewalk connection and pedestrian beacons. It also decided against restricting parking on Limestone Valley Road and against filling a swale on Windridge Road.

• Recommended 2024 budget for 2nd Avenue sidewalk from Copperstone to River’s Bend Gate
• Recommended 2024 budget for flashing pedestrian beacons at 24 Street and 2nd Avenue
• Recommended retaining 30 km/hr speed limit on 2nd Avenue
• Approved recommendation to take no action on restricting parking on Limestone Valley Road
• Decided to monitor Windridge Road drainage without filling the swale
• Approved moving contracted sidewalk snow clearing policy and costs to September Council meeting
• Approved amendments to Lac Des Arcs and Cougar Mountain Crescent resident questionnaires

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider two development applications: a one-year renewal of a visitor accommodation suite at 135 River's Bend Way and a mixed-use development at 120 1st Avenue, both in Dead Man's Flats. The commission will also receive information on four development permits already approved by staff, including a storage use, a visitor accommodation renewal, a deck addition, and a pergola. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and agenda.

• Development Permit 38/23: Renewal of visitor accommodation suite (1-year) at 135 River's Bend Way, Dead Man's Flats
• Development Permit 98/22: Mixed-use development at 120 1st Avenue, Dead Man's Flats
• DP 37/23 approved: Indoor storage use at #203, 2 Limestone Valley Road, Dead Man's Flats
• DP 23/23 approved: Renewal of one-bedroom visitor accommodation suite at 215 River's Bend Close, Dead Man's Flats
• DP 31/23 approved: Deck addition and exterior modifications at 110 Rundle Road, Harvie Heights

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a one-year renewal for a visitor accommodation suite and a mixed-use development application. The mixed-use project approval included several amendments to conditions regarding management and building height.

• Approved Development Permit No. 38/23 for a one-bedroom Visitor Accommodation Suite renewal at 135 River’s Bend Way (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 98/22 for a mixed-use development at 120 1st Avenue
• Amended DP 98/22 to replace 'Condominium Corporation' with 'Management Company' in conditions 24, 25, and 33
• Amended DP 98/22 condition 18 to specify visitor accommodation units shall not be used for permanent residency
• Deleted condition 19 from DP 98/22
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2023, meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee will discuss two new items: the Harvie Heights Road / Highway 1 off-ramp intersection realignment, including whether to accept jurisdiction and timing of construction, and the resurfacing of Barrier Mountain Drive, which the Roads Foreman says may not be needed except for an asphalt apron near Heart Mountain Drive. The agenda also includes approval of the May 29, 2023 minutes and other routine business.

• Harvie Heights Road / Highway 1 off-ramp intersection realignment: WSP recommends all-way stop control; discussion on accepting jurisdiction and construction timing
• Barrier Mountain Drive resurfacing: Roads Foreman suggests only an asphalt apron near Heart Mountain Drive is needed
• Approval of May 29, 2023 minutes
• No delegations, unfinished business, or closed session items listed

The committee approved paving the lower portion of Barrier Mountain Drive to address erosion. It also directed administration to coordinate with Alberta Transportation regarding the Harvie Heights Road/Highway 1 off ramp realignment.

• Approved preparation of a resident questionnaire regarding the Lac Des Arcs speed limit request
• Directed Administration to review care and construction of Harvie Heights Road/Highway 1 off ramp realignment with Alberta Transportation
• Approved paving the lower portion of Barrier Mountain Drive to address erosion

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss environmental field reports, a delegation from EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy, and several verbal updates. New business includes a climate resilience program application, an agricultural field visit, and a contract for the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program. The board will also consider a report on a resolution to time-limit conservation easements.

• Conservation easements discussion (Schedule A report)
• Climate Resilience Capacity Building Program Application
• Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) 3-year contract
• Agricultural Service Boards (ASB) Field Visit
• Delegation from EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy

The provided document is a project presentation for the Cougar Coexistence Project by the Exposed Wildlife Conservancy. It outlines goals for public education, community engagement, and wildlife management strategies. The text does not record any formal decisions, votes, or board actions.

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including Responsible Animal Ownership, a redistricting from HWY-DMF to DMF-CMU, a road closure in Dead Man's Flats, and a CAO appointment. They will also discuss new business items such as a mowing and landscaping policy, the Pigeon Creek Pedestrian Bridge, and a parking proposal for Copperstone 3rd Avenue Loop. The agenda includes routine reports and a closed session for snow storage and compensation review.

• Bylaw 15-23 Responsible Animal Ownership
• Bylaw 09-Z/23 Redistrict from HWY-DMF to DMF-CMU
• Bylaw 08-23 Road Closure in Dead Man's Flats
• Bylaw 16-23 CAO Appointment
• Copperstone 3rd Avenue Loop Parking Proposal

Council passed Bylaw 15-23 regarding responsible animal ownership and amended the CAO appointment bylaw. The board also approved increased health and wellness benefits and additional vacation time for long-term employees. Additionally, a proposal for exclusive parking in Dead Man’s Flats was rejected.

• Approved Bylaw 15-23 for Responsible Animal Ownership (Carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 09-Z/23 to redistrict lots in Dead Man’s Flats (Carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 08-23 to close a portion of Road Plan 731490 in DMF (Carried)
• Approved Bylaw 16-23 to amend Bylaw 10-23 CAO Appointment (Carried)
• Approved Policy CS-18 Mowing and Landscaping (Carried)
• Authorized reallocation of Pigeon Creek Pedestrian Bridge funds for a trails master plan (Carried)
• Rejected Copperstone’s proposal for exclusive parking at 3rd Avenue loop in Dead Man’s Flats (Carried)
• Increased Policy H-12 Health and Wellness Benefit from $500 to $1,000 (Carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to hear and decide on two development applications: a home addition with a setback variance in Harvie Heights and a one-year change of use from secondary suite to visitor accommodation in Dead Man's Flats. The agenda also includes information on previously issued permits, including one refusal and several approvals.

• Development Permit 19/23: addition to single detached dwelling with front yard setback variance, demolition of shed, Lot 7, Block 5, Plan 6402HX, Harvie Heights
• Development Permit 28/23: change in use from secondary suite to visitor accommodation suite (1-year), Lot 1, Block 8, Plan 1510262, Dead Man's Flats
• Refused: DP 24/23 for 5k Foam Fest Fun Run at NE Sec. 3, Twp. 27, Rge. 7, W5M (72032 North Range Road 40)
• Approved: DP 13/23 renewal of one-bedroom visitor accommodation suite at 121 River's Bend Way, Dead Man's Flats
• Approved: DP 25/23 renovations at 401 Cascade Drive, Harvie Heights; DP 21/23 deck addition at 217 Bow River Drive, Harvie Heights; DP 22/23 sunroom/mudroom at 32 Barrier Mountain Drive, Exshaw; DP 26/23 detached garage at 22 Heart Rise, Lac Des Arcs; DP 27/23 pergola at 26406 Jamieson Rd; DP 23/22 extension for industrial buildings in Exshaw

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a home addition and shed demolition at 413 Bow River Drive. The commission also reviewed a request to change a secondary suite to a visitor accommodation suite in Dead Man's Flats.

• Approved Development Permit No. 19/23 for a home addition and shed demolition at Lot 7, Block 5, Plan 6402HX (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 26, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council

At this special meeting, Council will consider approving the 2022 audited financial statements as presented by Avail LLP. The statements must be submitted to the province by June 30, 2023. The auditor's report gives an unqualified opinion and notes compliance with provincial debt and accounting regulations.

• Approval of 2022 Audited Financial Statements by Avail LLP
• 2022 revenue of $11.33 million and expenses of $10.52 million
• Accumulated surplus of $95.73 million at end of 2022
• Prior period adjustment of $1.75 million to 2021 figures
• Compliance with Debt Limit Regulation and Supplementary Accounting Principles

Council met for a special meeting to review the 2022 financial records. Following a presentation by Avail LLP, Council approved the 2022 Audited Financial Statements.

• Approved 2022 Audited Financial Statements as presented by Avail LLP (Carried)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing several items including a rezoning bylaw for two lots in Dead Man's Flats, a road closure, additional mowing services, a road access restriction, and a responsible animal ownership bylaw. The committee will also discuss several items in a closed meeting, including the Pigeon Creek Pedestrian Bridge and employee compensation. This is a working session where items are discussed and recommendations may be made to Council.

• First reading of Bylaw 09-Z/23 to redistrict lots at 301 & 351 2nd Avenue, Dead Man's Flats from HWY-DMF to DMF-CMU
• Bylaw 08-23 Road Closure in Dead Man's Flats
• Additional Mowing Services
• Richards Road Access Restriction
• Bylaw 15/23 Responsible Animal Ownership

The Governance and Priorities Committee approved sending a redistricting bylaw, a road closure bylaw, a responsible animal ownership bylaw, and a Council/CAO Covenant to the next Council meeting. The committee also approved moving forward with amended mowing services policy. The Pigeon Creek Pedestrian Bridge item was tabled and then moved to return to Council.

• Approved Bylaw 09-Z/23 (Redistrict from HWY-DMF to DMF-CMU) to proceed to July Council meeting
• Approved Bylaw 08-23 (Road Closure in Dead Man’s Flats) to proceed to July Council meeting
• Approved additional mowing services and amended policy to proceed to July Council meeting
• Accepted Richards Road Access Restriction options as information
• Approved Bylaw 15-23 (Responsible Animal Ownership) to proceed to July Council meeting
• Approved Council/CAO Covenant to proceed to July Council meeting
• Tabled Pigeon Creek Pedestrian Bridge; later decided to bring item back to Council
• Received 3 Avenue Parking Loop as information

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting to discuss updates on a draft Trails-Trailheads-Parks Plan, an extreme heat education plan, and recommendations from a master plan on recreation and community services. They will also tour Dead Man's Flats as part of the meeting.

• Draft Terms of Reference for a Trails-Trailheads-Parks Plan
• Extreme heat education and support plan update
• Final report from HarGroup's Master Plan on MD Rec & Community Services
• Guide to Developing Local Programs follow-up
• Tour of Dead Man's Flats

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on the HarGroup Master Plan recommendations and emergency social services. No new bylaws or funding contracts were decided.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting agenda (Carried)
• Approved May 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is meeting to consider three bylaws related to the Exshaw Mountain Gateway project (Area Structure Plan, Municipal Development Plan, and Land Use Bylaw), as well as a recreation and community services plan from HarGroup. The agenda also includes updates on policies, park furnishings, financial reports, and a ward boundary review. Several items are for discussion or decision, with some reports provided as information.

• Bylaw 16-19 Exshaw Mountain Gateway Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 13-22 Exshaw Mountain Gateway Municipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 12-Z/22 Exshaw Mountain Gateway Land Use Bylaw
• HarGroup Recreation and Community Services Programming and Facilities Plan
• Policy F-11 Update for Council Committee Remuneration

Council passed the third reading of three bylaws regarding the Exshaw Mountain Gateway area. The board also scheduled a by-election for Ward 1 and authorized an enforcement agreement with the Summer Village of Waiparous.

• Approved 3rd reading of Bylaw 16-19 Exshaw Mountain Gateway Area Structure Plan
• Approved 3rd reading of Bylaw 13-22 Exshaw Mountain Gateway Municipal Development Plan
• Approved 3rd reading of Bylaw 12-Z/22 Exshaw Mountain Gateway Land Use Bylaw
• Authorized agreement with Summer Village of Waiparous for Highway Traffic Safety Act enforcement
• Set September 19th as By-Election day for Ward 1
• Appointed Lynda Gale as Returning Officer and Carol Pegg as Substitute Returning Officer
• Approved installation of pedestrian waste container near Dead Man's Flats ice rink
• Approved installation of new picnic table in Jeffery Park playground

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The committee reviewed status updates on Graymont's EPEA Approval Renewal and carbon capture feasibility studies. Graymont reported on air monitoring results and a recent odor investigation, while Lafarge provided updates on plant shutdowns and an upcoming open house.

• No substantive decisions recorded; meeting consisted of operational updates

Heritage Resources Committee

The Heritage Resources Committee will review the budget for completing the forestry history project, discuss storage for historic items, and consider collaboration with First Nations and local jurisdictions. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and a tracking form update.

• Discussion of $15,000 budget for forestry project completion
• Storage space for historic items
• Collaboration with First Nations and local jurisdictions
• Oral History Project interview list (in camera)
• June 2023 newsletter article on heritage

The committee confirmed a $15,000 operating budget for the MD Forestry Project and identified the need for a new contractor to complete the work. Members also discussed the 2024 and 2025 calendar projects and the lack of available storage space for historic items.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Confirmed $15,000 budget for MD Forestry Project
• Confirmed $15,000 from MD reserve funds for HRC committee maintenance and other projects
• Agreed to meet September 5, 2023

Council

Council will consider an appeal of Enforcement Order No. 2023-01, which requires the landowners to clean up and demolish a partially built dwelling and garage at 21 Fortress Mountain Way in Exshaw. The property has been incomplete since 2016, and the appeal was received late. Staff recommend upholding the order.

• Enforcement Order No. 2023-01 issued under Nuisance Control Bylaw 09/97
• Appeal received 6 days late; Council to decide validity
• Property: Lot 11, Block 1, Plan 3032GH, 21 Fortress Mountain Way, Exshaw
• Order requires removal of debris and demolition of all structures by May 19, 2023
• If unpaid, costs may be added to property tax roll

Council accepted an enforcement order for the Korolow property with an extended deadline. Council also voted to vary the enforcement order for the Robertson property, removing two sections of the order.

• Accepted Enforcement Order EN2023-01 (Korolow) and extended completion date to July 15, 2023
• Varied Enforcement Order EN2023-02 (Robertson) to retain Section 1 and remove Section 2 and Section 3

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 31, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for June 28, 2023, at the Municipal Office in Exshaw.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting June 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at Municipal Office in Exshaw

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee will discuss restricting vehicle access to Western Toad breeding sites along Richard's Road, a sidewalk snow-clearing policy for public spaces, and the 2023 Pavement Management Program. They will also receive a verbal update on the Dead Man's Flats trail and Pigeon Creek pedestrian bridge. The agenda includes approval of the April 24, 2023 minutes.

• Western Toad breeding site access restriction request from Ghost Watershed Alliance Society along Richard's Road
• Sidewalk snow clearing policy discussion, including potential bylaw amendment requiring residents to clear within 48 hours
• 2023 Pavement Management Program: A&A Paving Ltd. retained for Jamieson Road overlay at $299,000 excluding GST
• Verbal update on Dead Man's Flats river trail/creek armoring and Pigeon Creek pedestrian bridge
• Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes

The Committee approved support for the Ghost Watershed Alliance Society's habitat protection project and requested quotes for public space snow removal. It also moved to propose an interim bridge for Dead Man's Flats and develop a consultation package for a speed limit reduction in Lac Des Arcs.

• Approved support for Ghost Watershed Alliance Society soil decompaction and planting (Carried)
• Approved request for Administration to look into temporary barricades for GWAS area (Carried)
• Approved bringing an interim bridge proposal for Dead Man's Flats to the Governance and Priorities meeting (Carried)
• Approved request for Administration to obtain contractor quotes for public space snow removal (Carried)
• Accepted presentation on Jamieson Road Pavement Management Program as information (Carried)
• Approved internal circulation of a draft consultation package for Lac Des Arcs speed limit reduction (Carried)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee accepted several staff reports as information regarding landscaping, park services, and waste services. The committee approved a request from the Summer Village of Waiparous for increased enforcement visibility and scheduled a discussion on an operations building for the June 13 Council meeting.

• Approved Administration to bring request for increased enforcement in north ranchlands to June Council meeting
• Accepted community feedback on Lac des Arc Mailbox Light as information
• Accepted proposed policy for mowing and landscaping service levels as information
• Accepted information on increased park services for additional Parks Worker position as information
• Accepted information on municipal solid waste services for Carraig Ridge and Kananaskis Guest Ranch as information
• Accepted information on proposed Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw to rescind Bylaw 06-05 as information
• Accepted information on Operations Building and referred item to June 13 Council meeting

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a special meeting to consider accepting an amended East Exshaw High Groundwater Emergency Response Plan for information. The amendment is needed because the current plan cannot be implemented as written, as a header pipe will not be installed once the west lane is regraded. The plan outlines annual preparations and response actions for high groundwater events in east Exshaw during the spring freshet.

• Acceptance of amended East Exshaw High Groundwater Emergency Response Plan
• Plan includes annual preparations starting April 1st, including monitoring groundwater wells and delivering update letters to residents on Mount McGillivary Drive and Pigeon Mountain Drive
• Activation criteria include groundwater elevations reaching 1287.6m or higher, a high Bow River flow advisory, or multiple reports of basement flooding
• Response actions include pump operation, sandbagging Highway 1A culverts, and potential boil water recommendations for private well users
• No financial implications noted

Council met for a special session to review the amended East Exshaw High Groundwater Emergency Response Plan. The plan was accepted as information.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Accepted the amended East Exshaw High Groundwater Emergency Response Plan as information

Council

Council received a presentation on a groundwater study in Exshaw. The findings indicate that high groundwater levels are likely caused by a naturally rising seasonal water table rather than the sediment pond. The report concluded that large-scale dewatering or flow barriers are practically and financially unfeasible.

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several community services topics, including trails and trailheads, local programming guides, and volunteer recognition programs. The agenda includes reports from board members and the CS Coordinator, followed by new business items and a tour of selected trails.

• Consideration of trails, trailheads, and greenspaces within the MD of Bighorn
• Discussion of local programming guidebook and orientation handbook
• Review of volunteer/resident recognition program concepts and examples
• Tour of trails and trailheads in Benchlands, Pears Road, North Ranchlands, or Jamieson Road

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 30, 2023, minutes. Members toured the lower Benchlands and Back 40 recreational trail areas. Staff were assigned several action items to research for future meetings, including trail planning, volunteer recognition, and cooling fan subsidies.

• Approved May 2, 2023 Agenda (Carried)
• Approved March 30, 2023 Meeting Minutes (Carried)

Protective Services Committee

The MD of Bighorn Emergency Services Committee is meeting to discuss updates from district fire chiefs, the Bighorn Emergency Management Agency annual report, and a proposed fire services agreement with Rocky View County. The agenda also includes new business items and information updates. The meeting is a regular committee session to review operational and administrative matters.

• Rocky View County Fire Services Agreement
• Bighorn Emergency Management Agency Annual Report
• Bow Valley Corridor Fire Rescue Risk Assessment
• Updates from Ghost, Jamieson Road, Exshaw, and Bighorn fire districts
• New business items

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 18, 2022. Members received operational updates from the Ghost River, Jamieson Road, and Exshaw fire departments. The committee also reviewed the Bighorn Emergency Management Agency Annual Report.

• Approved meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted May 18, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• S. Fitzmorris appointed as Chair

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a major home-based taxidermy shop and granted a one-year renewal for a visitor accommodation suite. One application for contractor services was bypassed because the applicant was not present.

• Approved DP 16/23 for a Major Home-Based Business (Taxidermy Shop) at 65045 HWY 40 (Unanimous)
• Approved DP 17/23 for Renewal of a Visitor Accommodation Suite at 108 River’s Bend Way (Unanimous)
• Bypassed DP 15/23 for contractor services as the applicant was not present

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and provide feedback on several items, including a proposed $15,000 forestry history project, additional parks services based on a public survey, a trial large item drop-off program, and other operational matters. The committee will also receive a delegation from Avail LLP and consider finance bylaws. Several items are for information only, while others may be forwarded to Council for decision.

• Approve $15,000 for completion of 'History of Forestry in the MD of Bighorn' project
• Discuss additional parks services based on 42 survey responses (e.g., increased ditch mowing, landscaping maintenance)
• Trial large item drop-off program at transfer sites (spring/fall, acceptable items listed)
• Road development access application SW-35-30-7 W5M
• Finance Bylaws 17-23, 18-23, and 19-23

The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed several reports and requests, primarily moving them forward for Council approval or future strategic sessions. No final funding or bylaws were approved during this meeting.

• Moved request for $15,000 for 'History of Forestry in the MD of Bighorn' project to next Council meeting
• Accepted report on hazardous and E-waste collection as information
• Accepted Barrier Mountain Drive east lane parking resurfacing information
• Moved cemetery request to a future Strategic Planning Session
• Moved road development application to a future Council meeting
• Accepted Parking Concept 3 Avenue Loop (Dead Man’s Flats) information
• Moved Fire Services Agreement between MD of Bighorn and Rocky View County to next Council meeting
• Moved Finance Bylaws 17-23 (Tax Rate), 18-23 (Penalty), and 19-23 (Supplementary Tax) for three readings at next Council meeting

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee will review unfinished business from March, including whether to allow parking on Cougar Mountain Crescent and whether to change a stop sign at Diamond Drive and Mt. Laurie Road. They will also discuss a road access, dedication, construction, and upgrade policy in closed session. The agenda includes only these items, with no new business or public delegations listed.

• Parking on Cougar Mountain Crescent: Administration supports some parking but recommends inviting input from all businesses; a local excavating company opposes parking due to safety concerns.
• Diamond Drive stop sign request: Administration does not support changing the stop sign to a yield sign; suggests consulting a third-party engineer if considered further.
• Closed session item: Road Access, Dedication, Construction and Upgrade Policy.
• Next meeting scheduled for May 22, 2023.

The Committee decided to keep the existing yield sign at Diamond Drive rather than converting it to a stop sign. Administration will send a questionnaire to residents regarding parking on Cougar Mountain Crescent. Policy IN-2 will be circulated internally for a future Governance and Priorities Committee meeting.

• Approved sending a questionnaire to affected parties regarding parking on Cougar Mountain Crescent
• Decided not to convert the yield sign to a stop sign at the Diamond Drive intersection
• Approved bringing Policy IN-2 back into internal circulation for a future Governance and Priorities Committee meeting
• Approved March 27, 2023 minutes

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board will review its 2022 Strategic Plan and Year-End Report, and hear updates from the Environmental Fieldman, the Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership, the Ghost Watershed Alliance Society, and provincial liaisons. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of ASEAB 2022 Strategic Plan
• Review of ASEAB 2022 Year-End Report
• Environmental Fieldman's reports for December and January
• Verbal updates from Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership, Ghost Watershed Alliance Society, and Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation
• Provincial field visit discussion

The Agricultural Services & Environmental Board approved a motion to provide Council with an analytical brief regarding a proposal to time-limit conservation easements. The board also received updates on watershed grants and municipal staffing changes.

• Approved including the 'Assessment of an RMA Resolution to Time-Limit Conservation Easements' in the next Council package
• Approved the agenda
• Approved the February 24, 2023 minutes

Council

Council completed all three readings of the Supplementary Assessment Bylaw 14-23. Other actions included approving a strategic plan for the Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board and funding for snow clearing.

• Approved first, second, and third readings of Bylaw 14-23 Supplementary Assessment Bylaw
• Approved mailing of public consultation letter for Lac des Arcs mailbox kiosk
• Approved replacement of Schedule A of Winter Trail Maintenance Policy CS-15 to include Jeffery Park Playground and Exshaw ice rink trails
• Approved $800 from reserves for additional snow clearing in Jeffery Park
• Approved 2022 Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board (ASEAB) Strategic Plan
• Added Ghost Waiparous Trails Association (GWTA) to eligible community associations in Policy CS-7
• Accepted correspondence items J.1-J.13 as information

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting to handle routine business, including adopting the agenda and minutes from December 2022. They will also elect a chair and vice-chair, receive updates on the trails plan and volunteer recognition, and hear a presentation from HarGroup on the Community Services, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Plan.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• HarGroup presentation on CSRPF Plan by Jon Hartenberger
• Update on rationale for trails not included in current Community Services Recreation Plan
• Update on Volunteer/Citizen Recognition facilitated by CSC
• Update on providing CSB-recommended grant amounts in CSB meeting minutes

The Community Services Board elected its leadership and reviewed a report on the Recreation and Community Services Programming & Facilities Plan. Staff provided updates on 2023 goals and the Community Volunteer Recognition Grant. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (CARRIED)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
• Elected Marina Krainer as Chair (CARRIED)
• Elected Lynn Brown as Vice Chair (CARRIED)
• Increased Community Volunteer Recognition Grant to $200.00

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a variance to allow two additional resort accommodation units for a total of 22 units at Lot A, Plan 0010091. The commission also approved two permit renewals for secondary and visitor suites in the Hamlet of Dead Man’s Flats.

• Approved variance for Subdivision No. SD2021-005 to allow 22 total resort accommodation units (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 10/23 for secondary suite renewal at 129 River’s Bend Way (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 14/23 for visitor accommodation suite renewal at 222 River’s Bend Close (Unanimous)
• Accepted as information 8 issued development permits (F.1-F.8), including staff accommodation, home-based businesses, and accessory buildings

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss and review a range of items, including the 2023 supplementary assessment and tax rate bylaws, a joint transit feasibility study with Kananaskis Improvement District, and several municipal service and infrastructure matters. The committee will also receive reports on the Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board's strategic plan and the Living in the Natural Environment event, and will consider policy revisions and new committee terms of reference.

• Bylaw 14-23 Supplementary Assessment 2023
• Bylaw 15-23 Tax Rate 2023
• Kananaskis Improvement District – Joint Transit Feasibility Study
• Revision to Policy CS-7 to include Ghost Waiparous Trail Association
• Portable Toilets and Additional Trail Snow Clearing Services - Exshaw

A proposal was presented for the Municipal District of Bighorn and Kananaskis Improvement District to partner on a public transit feasibility study. The proposal suggests pooling $25,000 from MD Bighorn and $20,000 from KID to hire a consultant. The document outlines a roadmap for a cooperation agreement and joint steering committee, but does not record a final vote or decision.

• Proposed joint transit feasibility study (pending Council approval)
• Proposed pooling of $45,000 in committed funds ($25k MD Bighorn, $20k KID)

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Committee directed administration to investigate road design on Cougar Mountain Crescent and signage on Diamond Drive. It also scheduled a discussion on the summer trails policy for the next Strategic Planning Session and requested a response to the Dead Man’s Flats Community Association.

• Scheduled summer trails policy discussion for the next Strategic Planning Session
• Directed Administration to familiarize themselves with Dead Man’s Flats pedestrian trail system
• Directed Administration to investigate road design and width criteria for Cougar Mountain Crescent
• Directed Administration to determine appropriate signage for the Diamond Drive intersection
• Directed Administration to send Harvie Heights Interchange information to residents and rate payers
• Directed Administration to respond to the September 20, 2022 email from Dead Man’s Flats Community Association

Heritage Resources Committee

The Heritage Resources Committee is meeting to discuss its budget, the MD Forestry Project, and activating a Speaker Series. The agenda also includes approving the November 7, 2022 minutes and discussing an Oral History Project interview list and questions in camera.

• Discussion of HRC Budget
• Discussion of MD Forestry Project
• Discussion of MD Bighorn Newsletter
• Discussion to activate Speaker Series (Tracking Form Item 5.7)
• In camera discussion of Oral History Project interview list and questions

The committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed the need for a new contractor and a budget of $15,000.00-$16,000.00 to complete the MD Forestry Project due to previous contractor failures.

• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
• Decided to find ways to connect with First Nation Elders, Chief, and neighbors regarding history
• Approved motion to go in-camera at 10:05 a.m. (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to come out-of-camera at 10:46 a.m. (Unanimous)

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a regular business meeting on March 14, 2023, to discuss and decide on several new business items, including a fire rescue risk assessment, funding requests from community groups, and standards for small holdings subdivisions. The agenda also includes reports from administration on utilities, roads, and enforcement, as well as a closed session for a land matter.

• Fire Rescue Risk Assessment
• Cochrane Foothills Protective Association Funding Request
• Rotary Club of Canmore – Canada Day Funding
• Additional Parks Services
• Standards for Small Holdings Subdivision

Council updated engineering standards for subdivisions and rescinded the Water and Wastewater Site Servicing Policy U-1. The board also granted a one-year extension for the Kananaskis Ranch subdivision endorsement and approved a third-party fire rescue risk assessment.

• Approved one-year extension for Kananaskis Ranch Subdivision endorsement $D2021-005 until March 16, 2024
• Approved partnership with Exposed Wildlife Conservancy
• Approved engagement of third-party consultant for fire rescue risk assessment
• Approved $500.00 application for Cochrane Foothills Protective Association
• Approved request from Rotary Club of Canmore for Canada Day Breakfast 2023
• Approved renaming 'Standards for Major Plans and Subdivision Policy IN-1' to 'Engineering Standards IN-1'
• Approved 'Standards for Small Holdings Subdivision' as Schedule C and 'Site Servicing Standards' as Schedule D to Policy IN-1
• Rescinded Water and Wastewater Site Servicing Policy U-1 and Schedule A

Council

This is a special council meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The only substantive item is a closed-session discussion to approve the Chief Administrative Officer's employment agreement, citing privacy concerns. No other decisions or public discussions are listed.

• Closed session to review and approve CAO employment agreement (FOIP Section 17(1))

Council passed Bylaw 10-23 through three readings to appoint a Chief Administrative Officer. Shaina Tutt was appointed to the position effective April 17, 2023.

• Approved Bylaw 10-23 to appoint Shaina Tutt as Chief Administrative Officer effective April 17, 2023 (Carried)
• Repealed Bylaw No. 21-22 effective April 17, 2023 (Carried)

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee will meet to review its Terms of Reference and the Trucking Subcommittee's Terms of Reference, and to address points of order regarding Bylaw 16/11. The committee will also receive industry updates from Baymag, Bow Valley Waste Management Commission, Burnco, CP Rail, Graymont, and Lafarge.

• Review of Terms of Reference (Bylaw 16/11)
• Review of BCEC Trucking Subcommittee ToR
• Points of order: Bylaw 16/11 corrections, Biosphere motion, Chair role in ToR
• Industry updates from Baymag, BVWMC, Burnco, CP Rail, Graymont, Lafarge

The committee rescinded prior motions regarding the Biosphere Institute's membership and the Chair's role in the Terms of Reference. Several items, including the BCEC and Trucking Subcommittee Terms of Reference, were tabled. The committee approved convening a meeting of the BCEC Trucking Committee.

• Rescinded December 7, 2022 motion to vote Biosphere Institute as non-voting member
• Rescinded December 7, 2022 motion to change Chair role in Terms of Reference
• Tabled Chair position until Terms of Reference and other Committees are reviewed by Council
• Tabled BCEC Terms of Reference
• Tabled BCEC Trucking Subcommittee Terms of Reference
• Approved convening a meeting of the BCEC Trucking Committee
• Adopted December 7, 2022 minutes as amended

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee will review three options for adding bike lanes to the 2nd Avenue streetscape project in Dead Man's Flats, as requested at the previous meeting. They will also discuss a sidewalk inspection and maintenance policy, the Pigeon Creek pedestrian bridge, and updates on the Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue streetscape and committee terms of reference.

• Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue streetscape: review of three bike lane options (painted, protected, shared-use path)
• Sidewalk Inspection & Maintenance Policy
• Pigeon Creek Pedestrian Bridge
• Terms of Reference – Streets and Roads Committee
• Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue streetscape cost estimate: $2,090,000

The committee requested a draft package for public consultation with Dead Man’s Flats residents regarding a pedestrian bridge at Pigeon Creek. Several policy and presentation items were referred to the March Governance and Priorities Committee or Council meeting.

• Approved request for Director of Operations to prepare public consultation package for Pigeon Creek pedestrian bridge
• Approved moving the Sidewalk Inspection and Maintenance Policy to the March Governance and Priorities Committee
• Approved moving the Transportation Services Committee Terms of Reference to the March Governance and Priorities Committee
• Approved request for J. Niepsuj to present the 2nd Avenue Streetscape presentation to the March Council Meeting
• Approved January 30, 2023 minutes

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board will meet to review its 2022 strategic plan and year-end report, and receive updates from the Environmental Fieldman, the Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership, the Ghost Watershed Alliance Society, and provincial liaisons. The agenda includes no delegations or business arising from previous minutes.

• Review of ASEAB 2022 Strategic Plan
• ASEAB 2022 Year End Report
• Environmental Fieldman's reports for December and January
• Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership update (verbal)
• Ghost Watershed Alliance Society update (verbal)

The board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members reviewed the 2023 Living in the Natural Environment event report, which showed a $3,938.18 loss, and discussed upcoming provincial field visits and a weed workshop.

• Approved agenda as amended (Carried)
• Approved November 25, 2022 minutes as amended (Carried)
• Reported Alberta Eco-Trust grant request was denied
• Reported Peridae Grant Application has been submitted
• Reported Watershed Resilience and Restoration Program grant is outstanding

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (S / DAB)

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal filed by Howling Dog Tours Ltd. against the approval of Development Permit 69/22 for a new single detached dwelling at Gap Lake near Exshaw. The Municipal Planning Commission approved the permit on December 21, 2022, with 33 conditions addressing wildlife, setbacks, and construction. The hearing is open to the public, and the board will decide within 15 days.

• Appeal of Development Permit 69/22 for a new single detached dwelling at NE Section 18, Township 24, Range 9, W5M, Gap Lake near Exshaw
• Approved permit includes 20m setback from 15% slope escarpment and 100m from salamander habitat
• Conditions require bear-proof garbage bins, no domestic sheep or goats, and low-water-use fixtures
• Construction must avoid osprey nesting period (April 1–August 31) or follow mitigation measures
• Hearing scheduled for February 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Exshaw

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 is holding a special council meeting with two public hearings on zoning bylaws 04-Z/23 and 03-Z/23. The council will hear public input before deciding on these proposed zoning changes.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 04-Z/23
• Public hearing for Bylaw 03-Z/23

Council conducted public hearings for Bylaw 04-Z/23 and Bylaw 03-Z/23. The minutes record the opening and closing of these hearings, but do not list any final votes or decisions on the bylaws.

• Adopted the February 15, 2023, Special Council agenda
• Closed Public Hearing for Bylaw 04-Z/23 at 6:57 PM
• Closed Public Hearing for Bylaw 03-Z/23 at 7:45 PM

Council - Public Hearings

Council conducted public hearings for Bylaw 04-Z/23 and Bylaw 03-Z/23. The minutes record the opening and closing of these hearings, but no final votes or decisions on the bylaws were documented.

• Adopted February 15, 2023, Special Council agenda
• Closed Public Hearing for Bylaw 04-Z/23
• Closed Public Hearing for Bylaw 03-Z/23

Council - Public Hearings

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 is holding a public hearing on proposed Bylaw 03-Z/23, which would add commercial uses like gas bars, restaurants, and retail stores to the discretionary uses in the Rural Recreation (R) land use district. The amendment aims to make the Land Use Bylaw more responsive to potential commercial developments in remote areas. Council will hear verbal and written comments before deciding whether to proceed with the bylaw.

• Proposed Bylaw 03-Z/23 adds convenience stores, retail stores, gas bars, restaurants, commercial outfitting/guiding, remote group facilities, and various signs to Rural Recreation (R) district discretionary uses
• Public hearing scheduled for February 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2 Heart Mountain Drive, Exshaw
• Written submissions due by 9:00 a.m. on February 10, 2023, to be included in the public record
• Verbal presentations limited to 5 minutes for individuals, 10 minutes for group representatives
• Request stems from an informal proposal for a convenience store on Richards Road near the Ghost River bridge

Council conducted a public hearing regarding Bylaw 03-Z/23 to add new discretionary land uses to the Rural Recreation (R) Land Use District. No final vote or decision to approve or deny the bylaw was recorded in the minutes.

• Closed public hearing for Bylaw 03-Z/23 at 7:45 PM

Council

The provided document is a design presentation regarding storm drainage for Lanes A, B, and C of the East Exshaw Lane Grading capital project. It outlines technical specifications for center swales, trench drains, and interim drainage solutions to reduce ponding. No formal decisions or votes are recorded in the text.

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The Municipal Excellence Committee met to review the Compensation Survey Report and modify Policy H-13, which will be reworked by the Director of Finance. Several items were tabled, including the Community Enhancement Fund, Terms of Reference, and Fire Appreciation, pending further discussion. The meeting included a closed session.

• Compensation Survey Report presented (FOIP, Section 23)
• Policy H-13 modifications to be reworked by Director of Finance
• Community Enhancement Fund tabled
• Terms of Reference tabled
• Closed meeting held

The Municipal Excellence Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the January 16, 2023 minutes. Several items, including Policy H-13 and the committee's Terms of Reference, were postponed to the next meeting.

• Adopted February 13, 2023 agenda as amended
• Adopted January 16, 2023 minutes
• Postponed Policy H-13 until next meeting
• Postponed Terms of Reference for MEC until next meeting
• Moved Community Enhancement Fund to the next Governance and Priorities meeting

Council - Public Hearings

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 02/23, which would amend the Rafter Six Ranch Resort Area Structure Plan by removing Appendix A, an excerpt from the 1996 Land Use Bylaw. This change is needed to allow a separate bylaw (23-Z/22) to update setback regulations for the Rafter Six Tourist and Recreation District. The hearing is scheduled for February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 02/23 to remove Appendix A from the Rafter Six Ranch Resort Area Structure Plan
• Amendment renumbers remaining Appendixes B and C
• Related bylaw 23-Z/22 to amend Land Use Bylaw setback regulations for RSTR district
• Written submissions due by 9 a.m. February 3, 2023
• Verbal presentations limited to 5 minutes (10 minutes for group representatives)

Council held a public hearing to discuss Bylaw 02-23, which proposes removing Appendix A from the Rafter Six Ranch Resort Area Structure Plan to resolve administrative discrepancies with the Land Use Bylaw. Three members of the public spoke in favor of the proposed changes. No final vote to adopt the bylaw was recorded in these minutes.

• Commenced public hearing for Bylaw 02-23 (Carried)

Council - Public Hearings

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 23-Z/22, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to reduce front, rear, and side yard setbacks in the Rafter Six Tourist and Recreation District from 30.0m to 5.0m. The hearing allows public comment, with written submissions due by February 3, 2023. Council may change the bylaw at second and third readings.

• Proposed setback reduction from 30.0m to 5.0m for Rafter Six Tourist and Recreation District
• Affected properties: Ptn. LSD 7, 8, 9 Section 27, Township 24, Range 8, W5M and Ptn. LSD 12 NW Section 26, Township 24, Range 8, W5M
• Public hearing scheduled for February 7, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2 Heart Mountain Drive, Exshaw
• Written submissions due by 9 a.m. February 3, 2023
• Opposition letters from Star 6 Ranch and a landowner urge enforcement of existing bylaw

Council heard public testimony regarding Bylaw 23-Z/22, which proposes reducing front, rear, and side yard setbacks from 30m to 5m for the Rafter Six Tourist and Recreation District. No final decision was made; the hearing was closed after discussions on potential custom setbacks and tax impacts.

• Commenced Public Hearing for Bylaw 23-2/22 (Carried)

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee will hear a presentation from CIMA+ on draft design options for the Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue streetscape, including four north-side and two south-side alternatives. They will also discuss the Road Access, Dedication, Construction and Upgrade Policy, consider renaming the committee to 'Transportation Committee', and receive updates on public transportation and the Trans-Canada Highway off-ramp at Harvie Heights.

• CIMA+ presentation on Dead Man's Flats 2nd Avenue streetscape options (10:00 a.m.)
• Discussion of Road Access, Dedication, Construction and Upgrade Policy
• Proposal to rename committee to 'Transportation Committee'
• Verbal update on Trans-Canada Highway off-ramp at Harvie Heights
• New business item on public transportation

The Committee approved the installation of a gate and signage to control vehicle access to the Dead Man’s Flats ice rink. Members also requested a revised streetscape concept for 2nd Avenue that includes dedicated bike lanes.

• Approved installation of a gate and signage for Dead Man’s Flats ice rink access
• Requested Director of Operations prepare 2nd Avenue streetscape concept with dedicated bike lanes
• Approved review of proposed amendments to Road Access, Dedication, Construction and Upgrade Policy IN-2 by Directors of Planning and Protective Services
• Approved modifications to the Streets & Roads Committee Terms of Reference
• Accepted review of Trans-Canada Highway Off-Ramps at Harvie Heights as information
• Approved response to public transportation request stating a Transit Feasibility study will be performed later in the year

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss and provide feedback on several operational items, including a proposed $30,000 ward boundary review, additional parks services, trail snow clearing, hamlet mowing, public washrooms, and a climate resilience plan. The committee will also hold a closed meeting for confidential matters. Most items are for discussion or recommendation to Council, not final decisions.

• Recommendation to approve ISL Engineering for ward boundary review ($30,000 budget)
• Discussion on additional seasonal parks worker services (ditch mowing, playground cleanup, etc.)
• Proposal to add trail snow clearing on east side of Exshaw Creek ($3,800)
• Consideration of snow clearing for Lac des Arcs and Jeffery Park playground trails
• Review of hamlet grass mowing service levels and public washroom trial locations

The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed various reports on ward boundaries, trail maintenance, and community grants. Most items were accepted as information or recommended for further review by the full Council. No final decisions were made regarding the delegation from Jeff Raugust, Laurie Francis, and Keith Francis.

• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted Ward Boundary Review proposals as information to be presented to Council
• Accepted Agricultural Fieldman report on additional park services work as information
• Recommended playground trail clearing report be brought to next GPC with Lac Des Arcs excluded
• Approved Climate Resilience and Adaptation Plan report to be brought to next Council meeting
• Recommended 2023 Community Services Board funding allocations be brought to next Council meeting
• Recommended 2023 CSB grant requests from Community Associations be brought to next Council meeting
• Recommended updated organization chart be brought to next Council meeting with amendments

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider three development applications: a one-year secondary suite permit at 105 River's Bend Way, and one-year renewals of visitor accommodation suites at 127 River's Bend Way and 228 River's Bend Close, all in Dead Man's Flats. The commission will also receive information on six already-approved development permits, including a telecommunications facility, a logging operation, and a manufacturing operation. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and agenda.

• Development Permit 32/22: Secondary suite in existing dwelling at 105 River's Bend Way, Dead Man's Flats
• Development Permit 01/23: Renewal of visitor accommodation suite at 127 River's Bend Way, Dead Man's Flats
• Development Permit 01/23: Renewal of visitor accommodation suite at 228 River's Bend Close, Dead Man's Flats
• Approved: 36.5m monopole telecommunications facility at 25 Limestone Valley Road, Dead Man's Flats
• Approved: Logging operation at PTN. SE Sec. 10, TWP. 25, RGE. 6, W5M

The Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved two visitor accommodation suite renewals and one secondary suite application. The commission also noted six other development permits issued by staff for various uses, including a telecommunications facility and a logging operation.

• Approved Development Permit No. 01/23 for visitor accommodation suite renewal at 127 River’s Bend Way (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 32/22 for a secondary suite at 105 River’s Bend Way (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit No. 03/23 for visitor accommodation suite renewal at 228 River’s Bend Close (Unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2023 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved December 21, 2022 minutes as amended (Unanimous)

Municipal Excellence Committee (MEC)

The Municipal Excellence Committee is meeting to elect a chair, adopt the agenda, and review minutes from November 21, 2022. They will hear a delegation from Strategic Steps Inc., review Policy H-13, and discuss the Community Enhancement Fund, among other business items. Most items are for discussion or verbal updates, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Election of Chair
• Delegation from Strategic Steps Inc. (Ian McCormack)
• Policy H-13 review (verbal)
• Information regarding Community Enhancement Fund
• 2023 Service Awards, Industry Dinner, Fire Appreciation Event, Ghost River Fire Hall, Christmas 2023 Staff Party (verbal updates)

The committee reviewed and modified Policy H-13, which will be reworked by the Director of Finance for the next meeting. Several items, including the Community Enhancement Fund and Terms of Reference, were tabled. The committee determined that the 2023 Services Awards, Industry Dinner, and board member thanks will be addressed via the final review of Policy H-13.

• Adopted agenda as amended
• Adopted November 21, 2022 minutes
• Modified Policy H-13 (sent to Director of Finance for rework)
• Tabled Community Enhancement Fund
• Tabled Terms of Reference for MEC
• Tabled Fire Appreciation
• Tabled Christmas 2023 Staff Party

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including first reading of a bylaw to amend the Rafter Six Resort Area Structure Plan, several other bylaws on snow clearing, fee schedules, and land use changes, as well as new policies on infrastructure, industry access roads, ice rinks, and winter trail maintenance. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Exposed Wildlife Conservancy about a cougar coexistence project and updates on a hydrogeological study. This is a regular business meeting with multiple decisions and discussions.

• First reading of Bylaw 02-23 to amend the Rafter Six Resort Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 05-23 on snow clearing
• Bylaw 01-23 on fee schedules
• Bylaw 03-Z/23 on retail discretionary uses in Rural Recreation District
• Delegation from Exposed Wildlife Conservancy on cougar coexistence project

Council approved MTA Urban Design Architecture Interior Design as the Prime Design Consultant for the Operations Building project. Several bylaws regarding land use, traffic, and fee schedules were advanced through various readings, and new policies for industry access roads and ice rinks were approved.

• Approved MTA Urban Design Architecture Interior Design as Prime Design Consultant for Operations Building project
• Approved Industry Access Road Policy IN-3
• Approved Ice Rinks Policy CS-17
• Approved revised Schedule A for Policy CS-15 Winter Trail Maintenance
• Passed third reading of Bylaw 05-23 (Highway and Traffic Bylaw)
• Passed third reading of Bylaw 01-23 (Fee Schedule Bylaw 01/11)
• Set public hearing for Bylaw 23-Z/22 for Feb 7, 2023
• Tabled Infrastructure Servicing Policy IN-1 until Feb 14, 2023

Council - Public Hearings

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw No. 20-Z/22, which proposes omnibus amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 09-Z/18. The amendments cover housekeeping changes to definitions, signage, development permits, and other regulations. The hearing provides an opportunity for public input before Council decides on the bylaw.

• Amendments to Bed and Breakfast and Visitor Accommodation Suite regulations, including permit renewal periods and notification exemptions
• New definition for 'Wet Bar' and allowance of wet bars in dwelling units without a separate development permit
• Amendments to accessory building definitions and shipping container regulations
• Addition of 'Natural Resource Extraction Facility Addition' as a discretionary use in Natural Resource Extraction and Forestry districts
• Changes to fire protection measures, including secondary vehicular emergency access requirements

Council conducted a public hearing for Bylaw 20-Z/22 to amend the Municipal District of Bighorn Land Use Bylaw No. 09-Z/18. No final decisions were made; administration will incorporate changes and bring the bylaw back for a second reading.

• Commenced Public Hearing for Bylaw 20-Z/22 (Carried)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review several policies and bylaws, including the Infrastructure Servicing Policy IN-1, a snow clearing amendment to Highway & Traffic Bylaw 11/20, and the Transportation Fee Schedule Bylaw 01/11. They will also discuss the November 2022 financial report and other administrative updates. The meeting includes a closed session for legal matters.

• Infrastructure Servicing Policy IN-1 update, including new Standards for Small Holding Subdivision
• Highway & Traffic Bylaw 11/20 amendment for snow clearing
• Transportation Fee Schedule Bylaw 01/11
• Fee Schedule E Bylaw 01-23
• Land Use Bylaw amendments for Remote Recreation Land Use District

The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed and moved several infrastructure, transportation, and land use policies forward for Council consideration. The committee also scheduled four 2023 Strategic Planning Meetings.

• Scheduled 2023 Strategic Planning Meetings for Feb 8, May 4, Sept 14, and Dec 6
• Moved Infrastructure Servicing Policy IN-1 to next Council meeting
• Moved Bylaw 11-20 (Snow Clearing) to next Council meeting
• Moved Policy IN-3 (Industry Access Roads) to next Council meeting
• Moved Bylaw 01-11 (Transportation fees) to next Council meeting
• Moved Policy CS-17 (Ice Rinks) to next Council meeting following amendments
• Moved Policy CS-15 (Winter Trail Maintenance) to next Council meeting
• Moved Land Use Bylaw amendments (Part 1 and Part 2) to next Council meeting