Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 public meetings in 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the previous meeting's minutes, receive information on five development permits issued (including renewals of visitor accommodation suites and a shipping container permit), and decide on three new development permit applications: an accessory building with multiple setback and eave variances, a large farm structure (80ft x 148ft), and a shipping container for storage. No subdivision applications or new business are on the agenda.

• DP 76/24: accessory building (7.72m²) with variances for rear yard setback (56.7%), eave projection (63.3%), and side yard setbacks (81.6% and 92.1%)
• DP 81/24: construction of a farm structure 80ft x 148ft (24.38m x 45.11m) with height 29.75ft
• DP 82/24: one shipping container (14.8m²) for storage
• Renewals of four one-bedroom visitor accommodation suites (DP 73/24, 72/24, 77/24, 85/24) for three-year terms
• DP 83/24: two shipping containers (8ft x 40ft each) for permanent storage

Council - Public Hearings

This is a public hearing for Bylaw 21-24, which would adopt the Hamlet of Harvie Heights Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP). The ARP is a new statutory plan providing a redevelopment framework for the hamlet. Council gave first reading on November 12, 2024, and the hearing will gather public input before second and third readings. A minor amendment removes a reference to the Town of Canmore in transit partnership policy.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 21-24 to adopt the Hamlet of Harvie Heights Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP).
• Minor text revision to Policy 5.1.1.g removing reference to the Town of Canmore when exploring transit partnerships.
• Project funded by a $50,000 grant from Alberta’s Northern and Regional Economic Development Program and $50,000 from the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8.
• Plan developed through engagement with residents, community association, and business community, including two open houses.
• ARP covers land use, transportation, utilities, and highway commercial design guidelines for future redevelopment.

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss updates regarding parking restrictions in the Exshaw Industrial Area and speeding concerns in Benchlands. The body will also address the appointment of a chair and the committee's terms of reference.

• Exshaw Industrial Area parking update: additional no parking signage for Cougar Mountain Crescent and Diamond Drive
• Benchlands speeding update: installation of 30km/hr signage along Manning Road
• Appointment of Chair
• Review of Terms of Reference

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 will discuss the 2025 3-year operating budget and 5-year capital plan. Council is also considering amendments to land use and ward boundary bylaws and reviewing fire and enforcement service levels.

• 2025 3 Year Operating Budget and 5 Year Capital Plan
• Exshaw Lagoon Upgrades budgets and costs
• Bylaw 09/Z-23 LUB Amendment (2nd & 3rd Reading)
• Bylaw 20-24 Ward Boundary Review (2nd & 3rd Reading)
• First Response Fire Agreement with Town of Canmore

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

This committee will appoint a chair (who also serves as public member on the BCEC Trucking Sub-committee) and a vice-chair. It will also approve previous minutes and receive routine environmental updates from industrial operators including Baymag, Graymont, Lafarge, and others. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Appointment of Chair (also public member on BCEC Trucking Sub-committee)
• Appointment of Vice-Chair
• Approval of BCEC Meeting Minutes from September 4, 2024
• Industry updates from Baymag, Bow Valley Waste Management, Burnco, CPKC Rail, Graymont, and Lafarge
• Information item: Minutes from BCEC Trucking Sub-Committee (June 12, 2024)

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss watershed updates and agricultural reports. The agenda includes a delegation from the Ghost Watershed Alliance Society and updates on the Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership.

• Update from Marina Krainer, Ghost Watershed Alliance Society
• Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership update
• Central Region ASB Conference Agenda and Resolution
• Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Regional Liaison update
• Information on AgKnow support and family farm succession planning workshop

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board is meeting to discuss the final report of the Trails Master Plan in a closed session. The board will also review its own Terms of Reference and the timing of 2025 grant reviews.

• Trails Master Plan: Final Report (Closed Meeting)
• Review of CSB Terms of Reference
• Discussion on 2025 grant review timing and revised CS-8
• Review of In Camera/Closed Meeting processes and documentation
• Voting for Chair and Vice-Chair

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review one development permit application for a secondary suite requiring a size variance. The body will also receive information on 11 recently issued development permits and two bylaws.

• DP 78/24: Two-bedroom secondary suite application with a 12.2% suite size variance
• DP 70/24: Change in use from retail store to restaurant with 50 seat capacity
• DP 62/24: Refurbishment and rebranding of fuel station from Husky to Esso
• DP 65/24: Single detached dwelling with attached garage (1,490.80 sq.ft.)
• Information items on Bylaws 15-11 and 23-24

Governance and Priorities Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the 2025 budget and review the draft Exshaw Utility Master Plan 2023. The meeting includes a delegation from the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley and a report on a trial snow clearing bylaw survey.

• 2025 Budget Discussion
• Exshaw Utility Master Plan 2023 – Draft
• Trial Snow Clearing Bylaw Survey Report
• Delegation: Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley
• Closed meeting items: Flood Recovery and Operations Building Budget and Trails Master Plan update

Heritage Resources Committee

The Heritage Resources Committee will hold its regular meeting on November 25, 2024. They will elect a chair and vice chair for 2024-2025, hear a delegation from Folklore Research presenting the Forestry History Project progress, discuss partnerships with Stockmen’s and CHAPS, and receive an update on the Oral History Project interview list in a closed session.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024-2025
• Delegation from Folklore Research presenting progress on the Forestry History Project (draft report includes chapters up to 1900 and proposed sections for later periods)
• Unfinished business: Tracking form update
• New business: exploring partnerships with Stockmen’s and CHAPS
• In camera: Oral History Project Interview List update

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will review the proposed 2025 capital budget for protective services, including new equipment and infrastructure projects. Key discussion items include replacing firefighters' bunker gear with PFAS-free alternatives and other capital requests. The committee will also hear verbal updates from districts and the director.

• Proposed $265,000 replacement of PFAS-free bunker gear (Project #28) for all firefighters
• Capital projects include $3.5 million for DMF Fire Station, $700,000 for Exshaw Fire tender, $4 million for Jamieson Road Fire Hall
• Discussion of 2025-29 capital budget and 2024 deferred projects
• Verbal update from districts and director on operations and equipment

Bighorn Corridor Environment - Sub-Committee

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee's Trucking Sub-Committee will meet to receive updates from Alberta Transportation, industrial operators, and the RCMP. The sub-committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from its September 2024 meeting, discuss business arising from those minutes, and address member issues. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Updates from Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors
• Updates from industrial operators including Baymag, Bow Valley Waste, Burnco, Graymont, Lafarge, and others
• Updates from RCMP and MD of Bighorn
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting
• Members' issues discussion

Council

Council will give first reading to the Harvie Heights Area Redevelopment Plan Bylaw 21-24, and consider three readings of the Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw 23-24 and Dead Man's Flats Water Wastewater Connection Fees Bylaw 24-24. New business includes a transit feasibility study with Kananaskis Improvement District, setting 2025 strategic planning dates, and revisions to community grant and investment policies. A closed session will discuss a land ownership transfer request.

• First reading of Harvie Heights Area Redevelopment Plan Bylaw 21-24
• Three readings of Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw 23-24
• Three readings of Dead Man's Flats Water Wastewater Connection Fees Bylaw 24-24 (repeals 08-21)
• MD and KID Transit Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan
• Revisions to Policy CS-8 Community Grant Applications and Policy F-7 Investments

Municipal Planning Commission

This agenda contains only page numbers with no decisions, proposals, or discussion items. It appears to be procedural boilerplate only.

Municipal Planning Commission

This agenda consists solely of page number listings (1-40) with no decisions, proposals, or discussion items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no actionable content.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing a draft report on the feasibility of a transit system for residents and visitors. The body is also discussing the costs of implementing a telemetry system for groundwater monitoring in Exshaw and Dead Man's Flats.

• Transit Feasibility Study presentation and report
• Exshaw Groundwater Monitoring Program: $18,000 first-year telemetry cost vs $5,000 annual manual cost
• Community Services Policy CS-8 Grant Policy
• MD of Bighorn Corporate Strategic Plan 2022-2026
• Closed meeting regarding Road Grading Contract

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider two new items: a resident request for a convex mirror at Des Arcs Cres and Lac Des Arcs Drive to improve sightlines, and a separate request to address speeding on Ghost Road and Tinda Lane in Benchlands. Administration recommends trimming vegetation instead of installing a mirror, and internally circulating the speeding concern for comments. The committee will also review minutes from September 23, 2024.

• Lac des Arcs Convex Mirror Request: resident asks for convex mirror at blind corner of Des Arcs Cres and Lac Des Arcs Drive; administration recommends vegetation trimming instead
• Speeding in Benchlands: resident requests 30 km/h speed sign, speed bump, or kids playing sign at Ghost Road and Tinda Lane; administration recommends internal circulation for comments
• Approval of amended agenda and minutes from September 23, 2024

Council Compensation Committee ADHOC

The Council Compensation Committee is discussing options for increasing council compensation, including base salary raises from 5% to 100%, stipend structure changes, and potentially making the Reeve a full-time position. They are reviewing a policy options report and survey data showing the Reeve works about 50 hours per week and councillors about 25 hours per week. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; the discussion is to guide future recommendations to Council.

• Review of salary increase options from 5% to 100% for councillors and Reeve
• Discussion on making the Reeve position full-time due to workload and conflict-of-interest concerns
• Comparison of MD Bighorn base salaries ($36,025 Reeve, $28,360 councillor) against peers (e.g., County of Grande Prairie $109,917 Reeve, $58,348 councillor)
• Survey results show Reeve reports 50 hours per week, councillors 25 hours per week on average
• Potential changes to stipend structure: half-day rate for up to 4 hours, full-day rate for 4+ hours

Council

Council will decide on applying for $150,000 in Alberta Community Partnership funding for a Bow Valley evacuation modelling and plan project. Other new business includes discussions on hamlet residential road standard width and municipal asset retirement obligations. A delegation from Food Cycle Science is scheduled. Monthly departmental reports will also be received.

• Request for decision on $150,000 Alberta Community Partnership grant for Bow Valley evacuation modelling and plan
• Hamlet Residential Road Standard Width discussion
• Municipal Asset Retirement Obligations Assessment
• Delegation from Food Cycle Science at 9:30 AM
• CAO report and September departmental updates to be received

Organizational Meeting

This is the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 organizational meeting for the 2024-2025 term. The council will appoint a Reeve and Deputy Reeve, make committee appointments, and set meeting times, dates, and locations for council and committees. The agenda is entirely procedural with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings.

• Appointment of Reeve and administration of Oath of Office (FOIP S. 29)
• Appointment of Deputy Reeve and administration of Oath of Office (FOIP S. 29)
• Committee appointments for the 2024-2025 term
• Setting of council meeting times, dates, and location for 2024
• Designation of municipal office for the MD of Bighorn

Heritage Resources Committee

The Heritage Resources Committee is meeting to review a delegation from Folklore Research and discuss unfinished business. The agenda includes updates on the 2023/2024 budget and planning for a community open house in Beaupre.

• Delegation from Folklore Research
• 2023/2024 Budget Update to July 31
• Beaupre Community Open House scheduled for February 23, 2025
• Oral History Project Interview List update
• Discussion of partners including Stockmen’s and CHAPS

Governance and Priorities Committee

The committee is meeting to review several infrastructure plans and municipal programs. Discussions will include preliminary budget planning and updates on wastewater and groundwater monitoring in Exshaw.

• 2024 Ten Year Bridge Rehabilitation Plan
• Dead Man’s Flats 2nd Avenue Stage 1 Construction Project
• Exshaw Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Summary
• Preliminary Budget Discussion
• Heart Creek Flood Mitigation Project (Closed Meeting)

Council

The MD of Bighorn Council is giving first reading to Bylaw 20-24, which would change ward boundaries and council composition. Administration recommends Option Square, which increases wards from four to five with one councillor each, and retains the title 'reeve'. Council may also choose Option Circle or maintain the status quo. The decision follows a review citing population growth since 1989 and public engagement results.

• First reading of Bylaw 20-24 (Option Square) or (Option Circle)
• Potential increase in number of wards from four to five
• Consideration of keeping CEO title as 'reeve' rather than 'mayor'
• Closed meeting on ward boundary and council composition report (s. 17)
• Public engagement survey and virtual open house held July 2–31, 2024

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Transportation and Public Works Committee will meet to discuss road safety measures and parking regulations. The agenda includes reviews of speeding, crosswalk beacons, and specific infrastructure requests.

• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Crosswalks
• Parking in the Exshaw Industrial Park
• Speeding on Jamieson Road
• Cattleguard at Highway 1A and Jamieson Road
• Parking on or near corners in Dead Man’s Flats

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will meet on September 19, 2024, to discuss a draft policy for Enforcement Services Level of Service, receive a verbal update on the Fireguard program, and consider an Evacuation Safety Plan grant application. The meeting agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and verbal updates from districts and the director. The committee will hold a round table discussion and may move into a closed session.

• Review of Enforcement Services – Level of Service Draft (policy)
• Verbal update on Fireguard program
• Evacuation Safety Plan (ECP Grant Application)
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2024
• Round table discussion

Agricultural Services & Environmental Board

The Agricultural Services and Environmental Advisory Board will adopt prior minutes, receive supervisor reports for April–August, and hear a delegation from the Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership. New business includes a funding request from AgKnow, updates on the On-Farm Climate Action Fund and Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, a trail camera project by Exposed Wildlife Conservancy, and a report card on past resolutions.

• Delegation: Sandi Reimersma, Jumpingpound Creek Watershed Partnership Update
• AgKnow Annual Report and Request for Funding
• Exposed Wildlife Conservancy Trail Cam Project
• On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) and Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)
• 2024 ASB Report Card on the Resolutions

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board will discuss revisions to the grant program, an update on the Trails Master Plan, and a review of its own terms of reference. No decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Review of CSB Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Grant Program review/revisions
• Trails Master Plan update

Bighorn Corridor Environment - Sub-Committee

This meeting is largely procedural, including approval of past minutes and receiving status updates from local trucking companies, rail operators, and enforcement agencies. No new decisions or proposals are on the agenda beyond routine discussions.

• Updates from Baymag, Bow Valley Waste, Burnco, CPKC Rail, Downer, Graymont, Jura Creek/Two Feathers Contracting, Lafarge, and RCMP
• Members' issues and new business items (if any proposed during meeting)
• Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024

Council Compensation Committee ADHOC

The MD of Bighorn Council Compensation Committee is meeting to review a policy options report on potential salary and stipend increases for council members. The report outlines salary raises ranging from 5% to 40% and two stipend options: increasing the per-meeting rate to $220 or adding a $260 full-day rate. The committee also discusses results from a council workload survey and next steps. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is for deliberation.

• Salary increase options: 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% raises for reeve and councillors
• Stipend increase proposal: raise from $175 to $220 per meeting
• Stipend structure change: add full-day rate of $260/meeting for longer meetings
• Review of council workload survey results
• Discussion of Reeve's role and potential full-time compensation

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review and decide on several development permit and subdivision applications, including a renewal of a natural resource extraction operation, a secondary suite, and adjustments to lot lines and a condominium plan. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a review of issued permits.

• DP 44/24: Renewal of a Natural Resource Extraction Operation
• DP 48/24: Secondary Suite of 72.4m² / 779.85 sq. ft.
• S-D2021-005: Amendment to Condominium Plan 241 0875 to increase Lot 15 from 1,034.3m² to 1,173.8m²
• S-D2024-005: Adjustment of lot lines for Blocks 1 and 2, Plan 971 0059
• DP 49/24: Deck expansion from 20.2m² to total 36.6m² (issued for information)

Council

Council will consider the public closure of the MD office for the 2024 Christmas holiday period. The body will also review a proclamation for Rail Safety Week 2024 and receive reports from various municipal departments.

• Proposed MD office closure from 12:00 p.m. December 24, 2024, to 8:30 a.m. January 2, 2025
• Proclamation of Rail Safety Week from September 23–29, 2024
• Harvie Heights Flood Mitigation Plan update
• Temporary firearms use restriction for TransAlta Road and Ghost River
• Ward Boundary Review update from ISL

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee will convene to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, acknowledge the approved Trucking Subcommittee Terms of Reference, and receive environmental and operational updates from major local industries including Baymag, Graymont, Lafarge, and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail. Information items include the trucking sub-committee minutes and a CPKCR Safety Week letter.

• Approval of BCEC Trucking Subcommittee Terms of Reference (noted as approved under unfinished business)
• Industry update from Baymag on dark sky compliant lighting, power shedding agreements, and response to ATCO shutdown
• Graymont update on baghouse construction, ambient air monitoring results, and coal usage reduction
• Lafarge update on new windscreens installation
• Information item: CPKCR Safety Week letter and trucking sub-committee meeting minutes

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider three development permit applications for a home-based painting business and two visitor accommodation suites. The body will also note the renewal of one existing visitor suite permit.

• DP 37/24: Major Home-Based Business for painting contracting with garage storage
• DP 38/24: One-bedroom Bed and Breakfast (163.8 sq. ft.) within a single detached dwelling
• DP 42/24: Change of use from a one-bedroom Bed and Breakfast to a Visitor Accommodation Suite
• DP 41/24: Renewal of a one-bedroom Visitor Accommodation Suite

Heritage Resources Committee

The committee will meet to discuss new business including a recruitment description for the committee and a donation from the Exshaw Historical Society. The meeting also includes a delegation from Folklore Research and reviews of several video projects.

• Exshaw Historical Society donation
• Heritage Resource Committee recruitment description
• Folklore Research delegation
• Review of videos for Beaupre Hall, R. Oltmann, Beggs, and Dwight and Penny
• 2024/2025 Calendar

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (S / DAB)

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal regarding Development Permit No. 06/24. The permit allows for a retreat consisting of two domes of 541.10 sqft each. Appellants cite concerns regarding rural lifestyle preservation and commercial development impacts.

• Appeal of Development Permit No. 06/24 for a retreat at 264098 Jamieson Road (Range Rd 71)
• Proposed construction of two domes of 541.10 sqft (50.27m2) each
• Public hearing scheduled for July 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Transportation and Public Works Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss a landowner’s request to develop a trail within a road allowance to access Section 8. Staff recommend against the proposal because it would not meet MD standards and policy. The committee will also receive information on painting no-parking areas near fire hydrants in Exshaw.

• Discussion of a trail request for Section 8 TWP 25 RGE 06 W5M in Jumping Pound, with staff noting it is non-standard and contrary to policy
• Information item on painting road surfaces near fire hydrants in Exshaw to indicate no-parking zones

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a new subdivision application and several development permit requests. The body will also review regulations regarding shipping containers.

• SD 2023-003: Application to create one lot from an unsubdivided quarter section
• DP 31/24: Two accessory buildings for water and wastewater treatment with a 93.3% rear yard setback variance
• DP 04/20 Amendment #1: Request to reduce minimum parking from 17 to 15 stalls
• DP 40/24: Resort accommodation unit of 2,570.4 sq. ft.
• DP 39/24: Secondary suite of 506 sq. ft.

Council

The July 9, 2024, meeting includes discussions on a new offsite levy model for the Hamlet of Exshaw and a sidewalk snow clearing program questionnaire. Council will also review policies regarding recreational funding and donations.

• Hamlet of Exshaw Offsite Levy Model draft
• Trial Sidewalk Snow Clearing Program Questionnaire
• Policy F-3 MD Recreational Funding
• Policy F-14 Capital Support of Rural/Urban Cultural and Recreational Facilities
• Council Expenses (June 2024)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review a subdivision application for 44 residential lots in Exshaw. The meeting also covers recent approvals for a commercial kennel renewal and a composting facility extension.

• SD2024-002: A 44-lot residential subdivision in the Hamlet of Exshaw (42 R1-S and 2 RM-2 lots)
• DP 21/24: Retail space for battery-operated lawn equipment
• DP 58/22: Time extension request for a new composting facility
• DP 11/24: Renewal of a commercial sled dog kennel for a 15-year term

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council will hear a delegation from Calvin Scott of Avail LLP regarding the 2023 audited financial statements. The council will also hold a closed meeting to discuss these statements.

• Delegation: 2023 Audited Financial Statements by Calvin Scott (Avail LLP)
• Closed meeting discussion of 2023 Audited Financial Statements

Community Services Board (CSB)

The Community Services Board will review its Terms of Reference and receive updates on the Trails Master Plan Review. The board will also discuss the TransAlta-Benchlands Lagoon Agreement and review the Community Services Grant Program Policy CS - 8.

• Review of CSB Terms of Reference
• Updates to the Trails Master Plan Review
• Discussion of TransAlta-Benchlands Lagoon Agreement
• Review of Community Services Grant Program Policy CS - 8

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several development permit applications, including building footprint amendments in Exshaw and visitor accommodation renewals in Dead Man's Flats. The commission also addressed a request to schedule an additional meeting for a subdivision application.

• Building footprint amendment and setback variances at 3 Mount Lauire Road, Exshaw
• Time extension request for a composting facility at SE-27-30-6-W5M
• Renewal of a commercial sled dog kennel at NW-20-24-9-W5M
• Change in use to visitor accommodation at 107 River’s Bend Way, Dead Man’s Flats
• Renewal of a basement visitor accommodation suite at 206 River’s Bend Close, Dead Man’s Flats

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 is reviewing two bylaws to set taxation rates for the 2024 year. These include Bylaw 15-24 to establish annual tax rates and Bylaw 16-24 to set supplementary tax rates for improvements.

• Bylaw 15-24: Proposed 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw with a total general municipal taxation of $8,058,750
• Bylaw 15-24: Establishes a minimum property tax payment of $40.00 per parcel
• Bylaw 16-24: Proposed supplementary tax rate for all improvements in the municipality

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing policies regarding donations and recreation funding. The agenda also includes discussions on groundwater monitoring in Exshaw and road maintenance projects.

• Review of Policy F-19 (Donations – Received and Disbursed)
• Review of Policy F-3 (MD Recreation Funding)
• Discussion of the Exshaw Groundwater Monitoring Program
• Discussion of Harvie Heights Road Pavement Overlay
• Discussion of Hamlet/Urban Road Widths

Bighorn Corridor Environment - Sub-Committee

The meeting follows a procedural agenda, including the approval of February 7, 2024, minutes and a review of the committee's Terms of Reference. Members will also discuss industry updates and various member issues.

• Review of Terms of Reference
• Approval of February 7, 2024, meeting minutes

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider an application to change a retail store into a liquor store. The commission will also review renewals for two basement visitor accommodation suites.

• Change in use from retail store to liquor store (DP 18/24)
• Renewal of one-bedroom basement visitor accommodation suite (DP 30/24) for a three-year term
• Renewal of one-bedroom basement visitor accommodation suite (DP 32/24) for a three-year term
• Review of issued permits for single-family dwellings (DP 35/23, DP 23/24)

Council

The Municipal District of Bighorn Council will review several bylaws, including the 2024 tax rate, tax penalty, and supplementary tax bylaws. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Harvie Heights interchange realignment costs and planning for improvements at Dead Man’s Flats 2nd Avenue.

• Bylaw 12-24: 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw 08-23: Road closure (DMF 301 and 351 2nd Avenue)
• Harvie Heights Interchange Realignment Costs discussion
• Dead Man’s Flats 2nd Avenue Improvements Planning Report
• Bylaw 11-24: Agricultural Fieldman Appointment

Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee (BCEC)

The Bighorn Corridor Environment Committee will discuss stakeholder engagement for transit feasibility. The meeting also includes industry updates from Baymag, Burnco, CP Rail, Graymont, and Lafarge.

• Transit Feasibility Stakeholder Engagement discussion
• Industry updates from Baymag, Burnco, CP Rail, Graymont, and Lafarge
• Request to table BCEC Trucking Subcommittee Terms of Reference