Parkland County public meetings in 2022

Council

Council will consider several policy revisions regarding grants, official remuneration, and restricted surpluses. The meeting also includes discussions on renaming Meridian Business Park and reviewing the Municipal Development Plan.

• Proposed renaming of Meridian Business Park to Parkland AG Centre
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-17 to amend the Municipal Development Plan
• Amendment to Bylaw 2022-11 Fees and Charges Schedule J.1
• Transfer of $4,596,778 in Off-Site Levy reimbursements to Developer Recoveries
• Cancellation of $577.21 in tax penalties for Roll Number 139002

Council approved several policy updates, including elected official remuneration and non-profit grant funding. They also appointed members to the Library Board and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. A request to cancel tax penalties was defeated.

• Approved transfer of $4,596,778 Off-Site Levy reimbursement to Developer Recoveries restricted surplus
• Approved revised Elected Official Remuneration Policy C-AD22
• Approved revised Not For Profit Organization Grant Funding Program Policy C-RP14
• Approved revised Restricted Surplus Policy C-FI05
• Approved amendments to Bylaw 2022-11 Fees and Charges Schedule J.1
• Approved public member appointments to Library Board and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
• Denied cancellation of $577.21 in tax penalties for Roll Number 139002 (6-0)
• Passed first reading of Bylaw 2022-17 and scheduled public hearing for January 24, 2023

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive several informational updates regarding the RCMP, Agricultural Service Board, and Family and Community Support Services. The committee will also discuss notices of motion regarding a potential business incubator in Wabamun and a new recreation park on TransAlta Lands.

• RCMP update including crime statistics for Stony Plain, Drayton Valley, and Evansburg
• Notice of Motion: Researching the use of the Wabamun administration building as a business incubator
• Notice of Motion: Feasibility study for a motorized and unmotorized recreation park on TransAlta Lands
• Review of the 2022-2023 Economic Diversification Committee Work Plan
• Proposed updates to the Elected Official Remuneration Policy and Not For Profit Organization Grant Funding Program

The committee met to receive several reports and policy updates for information. No new bylaws were passed, and most items were received as presented without further action.

• Received Film Commission Update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Agricultural Service Board Annual update for information (Unanimous)
• Received 2022-2023 Economic Diversification Committee Work Plan for information (Unanimous)
• Received Family and Community Support Services presentation for information (Unanimous)
• Received RCMP update for information (Unanimous)
• Received revised Not For Profit Organization Grant Funding Program Policy C-RP14 for information (Unanimous)
• Received draft updated Elected Official Remuneration Policy C-AD22 for information (Unanimous)
• Received revised Restricted Surplus Policy C-FI05 for information (Unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will review the 2023 operating and capital budgets, including total expenditures and tax requirements. The meeting also includes discussions on a medical clinic agreement and a water reservoir grant application.

• 2023 Operating Program Budget with $91,028,300 in expenditures
• 2023 Capital Budget with $46,849,800 in expenditures
• Wabamun Medical Clinic Memorandum of Understanding
• Entwistle Water Reservoir and Pumphouse Grant Application
• Notice of Motion to rename Meridian Business Park to Parkland Agricultural Centre

Council unanimously approved the 2023 Operating Program, Operating Project, and Capital budgets. The body also authorized a grant application for the Entwistle Water Reservoir and Pumphouse Project and approved a memorandum of understanding for the Wabamun Medical Clinic.

• Approved 2023 Operating Program Budget: $23,899,900 revenues, $91,028,300 expenditures (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Operating Project Budget: $1,787,500 revenues, $2,283,500 expenditures (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Capital Budget: $44,812,300 revenues, $46,849,800 expenditures (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Statement of Operations (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to present 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw in April 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Wabamun Medical Clinic Memorandum of Understanding (6-1)
• Supported grant application for Entwistle Water Reservoir and Pumphouse Project (Unanimous)
• Approved adding uncompleted 2022 projects to 2023 budget after fiscal year close (Unanimous)

Council

This meeting is designated as an A/V test and is not a formal meeting for official business. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive several information updates regarding county operations. Key discussions include the 2022-2023 Corporate Plan, Q3 financial statements, and a revised snow removal policy. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society.

• Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society presentation
• 2022 Q3 Corporate and Financial Update
• Parkland County 2022-2023 Corporate Plan
• Revised Snow Removal Policy C-PW18
• Entwistle Water Reservoir and Pumphouse Level of Service report

The Committee met to receive several administrative reports and presentations for information. No new policies were enacted or funding approved, as all items were received as presented. The session included a closed meeting to discuss planning and development updates.

• Adopted November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received 2022 Q3 Corporate and Financial update (Unanimous)
• Received Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society presentation (Unanimous)
• Received Communications Update (Unanimous)
• Received Information Services Update (Unanimous)
• Received 2022-2023 Corporate Plan (Unanimous)
• Received revised Snow Removal Policy C-PW18 (Unanimous)
• Received Entwistle Water Reservoir and Pumphouse Level of Service report (Unanimous)

Council

The document provided is not a meeting agenda, but rather an A/V test. No official business or decisions are scheduled for this date.

Council

The Council meeting will focus on budget presentations for the 2023 fiscal year. The session includes a question and answer period and closing remarks regarding the 2023 budget.

• 2023 Budget Questions/Answers and Closing Remarks (App 22-098)

Council

The Council will hold presentations regarding the 2023 budget. These presentations cover Council operations, corporate and shared services, and agriculture, community, and protective services.

• 2023 Budget Council presentation
• 2023 Budget Corporate & Shared Services presentation
• 2023 Budget Agriculture, Community, and Protective Services presentation

Council reviewed 2023 budget presentations for various departments. By majority consent, Council directed Administration to make specific financial adjustments to the proposed budget before its final presentation on November 22, 2022.

• Approved adoption of the November 3, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Directed $50,000 to Economic Diversification for Acheson Business Association
• Directed removal of $46,000 from Public Works - Solid Waste Budget for Kapisiwan Transfer Station
• Directed $17,500 total increase to Council Conference & Convention Budget
• Directed $17,500 total increase to Council Community Relations Budget
• Directed $28,000 Cost of Living Increase to Council
• Directed Administration to explore feasibility of 3 stream solid waste collection in other areas including Big Lake
• Directed Administration to review current directive around Asset Disposals

Council

Council will hear presentations regarding the 2023 municipal budget. The discussions include the operating and capital budget overviews, as well as specific budget details for operations services and the Chief Administrative Office.

• 2023 Budget Overview presentation
• 2023 Operating and Capital Budget overviews
• 2023 Budget for Engineering, Road Maintenance, Drainage, Public Works, and Planning
• 2023 Budget for Strategic Initiatives, Economic Diversification, and Executive Administration

Council met to receive budget presentations for 2023, covering the general budget overview, Operations Services, and the Chief Administrative Office. No substantive decisions or votes on budget approvals were recorded.

• Adopted the November 2, 2022 Council Budget Presentation agenda (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review several administrative updates and presentations. Key items include a business case for the Parkland Athletic Dome and an update on the Edinburgh Park Wetland Construction Project.

• Edmonton Minor Soccer Association presentation regarding the Parkland Athletic Dome business case
• Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw report and presentation
• Edinburgh Park Wetland Construction Project update
• Communications Update
• Information Services Update

The committee received several reports for information, including updates on the Off Highway Vehicle Bylaw and the Edinburgh Park Wetland Construction Project. No new policies were enacted, and no funding was approved during the session.

• Adopted November 1, 2022 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Off Highway Vehicle Bylaw report for information (Unanimous)
• Received Edmonton Minor Soccer Association presentation for information (Unanimous)
• Received Edinburgh Park Wetland Construction Project update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (Unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (Unanimous)
• Convened in closed session at 10:37 a.m. to discuss private matters (Unanimous)

Council

This organizational meeting focuses on establishing the 2022-2023 meeting calendar for Council and various committees. Council will also discuss appointments for weed inspectors, pest control officers, and soil conservation officers. Additionally, the agenda includes the reappointment of a third-party administrator for the whistleblower policy.

• Establishment of 2022-2023 regular Council meeting dates
• Scheduling of 2023 Budget Presentations for November 2, 3, and 4, 2022
• Appointment of Weed Inspectors, Pest Control Officers, and Soil Conservation Officers
• Appointment of the Agricultural Pest, Soil Conservation, and Weed Control Appeal Committee
• Reappointment of Xpera HR Services as Third Party Administrator for Whistleblower Policy C-HR30

Council established the 2022-2023 meeting schedule, including dates for regular sessions and 2023 budget presentations. The body also approved various administrative appointments for agricultural inspectors and board members. Xpera HR Services was reappointed as the whistleblower policy administrator.

• Adopted the October 25, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 2018-05 (unanimous)
• Set regular Council meetings for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2023 Budget Presentations for November 2, 3, and 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Weed, Pest Control, and Soil Conservation Officers (unanimous)
• Appointed Agricultural Services Board public members to appeal committees (unanimous)
• Approved committee and board appointments under the Municipal Government Act (unanimous)
• Reappointed Xpera HR Services as Third Party Administrator for Whistleblower Policy C-HR30 (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider a new transit service delivery model and funding plan for 2023 and 2024. The agenda also includes a review of the Council Code of Conduct and a funding request for the Mayatan Lake Management Association.

• Proposed 2023 Transit Service Delivery Model with $243,600 funding from Business Attraction Restricted Surplus
• Proposed 2024 Transit Service Delivery Model funding of $121,800 from Business Attraction Restricted Surplus
• Bylaw 2022-15 regarding the Transportation System
• $6,900 one-time funding request for Mayatan Lake Management Association
• Review of Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 2018-05 by an external consultant

Council approved amendments to the Transit Service Delivery Model and allocated funding from the Business Attraction Restricted Surplus for 2023 and 2024. The body also passed a new transportation system bylaw and authorized an external review of the Council Code of Conduct.

• Approved amendments to the Transit Service Delivery Model (Unanimous)
• Approved $243,600 from Business Attraction Restricted Surplus for 2023 transit funding (Unanimous)
• Approved $121,800 from Business Attraction Restricted Surplus for 2024 transit funding (Unanimous)
• Approved On-Demand Transit Service Agreement with the City of Spruce Grove (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022-15 - Transportation System through three readings (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to hire external consultant to review Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 2018-05 (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,900 one-time funding for Mayatan Lake Management Association (5-2)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review updates on broadband, strategic initiatives, and budget engagement survey results. The committee will also discuss the renewal of the Wabamun Medical Clinic Memorandum of Understanding and development at Meridian Business Park.

• Wabamun Medical Clinic Memorandum of Understanding renewal
• Meridian Business Park Development Direct Control non-serviced lots report
• Strategic Initiatives Program update
• Broadband update
• Budget Engagement Survey Results presentation

The committee directed administration to present the Wabamun Medical Clinic Memorandum of Understanding renewal to Council on November 22, 2022. Several reports on strategic initiatives, broadband, and budget surveys were received for information. The committee also held a closed session to discuss planning and development matters.

• Directed administration to present Wabamun Medical Clinic MOU to Council on Nov 22, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Received Strategic Initiatives Program update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Broadband update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Budget Engagement Survey Results for information (Unanimous)
• Received Meridian Business Park Development report on Direct Control non-serviced lots for information (Unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (Unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (Unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will hold a public hearing regarding a land use bylaw amendment for outdoor storage and warehousing. The meeting also includes a request for $100,000 to complete the Trails Strategy Plan and a proposal for the County to join the Wabamun and District Museum Society.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2022-10 regarding outdoor storage, warehousing, and distribution in the AGG-Agricultural General District
• $100,000 funding request from Municipal Park - Reserve for the Trails Strategy Plan
• Approval of revised Terms of Reference for the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Partnership Advisory Committee
• Proposal for County membership in the Wabamun and District Museum Society
• Economic update presentation by CIBC Wood Gundy

Council approved an additional $100,000 from the Municipal Park Reserve to complete the Trails Strategy Plan, with one opposed. It also gave final reading to Bylaw 2022-10, a text amendment to the Land Use Bylaw allowing outdoor storage, warehousing, and distribution in the Agricultural General District. A motion to direct administration to review the Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw was passed. Council also approved revised terms of reference for the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee and agreed to participate in the Wabamun and District Museum Society.

• Approved $100,000 from Municipal Park Reserve for Trails Strategy Plan (6-1)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2022-10, amending Land Use Bylaw for outdoor storage in AGG district (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw review at Nov. 1 committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2022 ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Approved Parkland County's membership in Wabamun and District Museum Society (unanimous)
• Received economic update from CIBC Wood Gundy for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive several informational updates. These include presentations on the Stormwater Master Plan, the Yellowhead Regional Library, and emerging capital projects.

• Stormwater Master Plan update presentation
• Yellowhead Regional Library 2021 Annual Report and 2023-2025 Strategic Plan
• Emerging Capital Projects Update
• Whitewood Sands Bioengineering Project update
• Problem Properties update

The Governance and Priorities Committee voted 6-1 to table an Alberta Transportation update on Highway 16A and Range Road 20 until after the new Provincial Cabinet is named. All other items were received for information or removed from the agenda, with no binding decisions made. The committee also entered closed session to discuss matters protected under FOIP.

• Tabled Alberta Transportation update on Highway 16A and Range Road 20 (6-1)
• Adopted September 20, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously
• Received Emerging Capital Projects update for information unanimously
• Received Whitewood Sands Bioengineering Project update for information unanimously
• Received Stormwater Master Plan update for information unanimously
• Received Yellowhead Regional Library Board presentation for information unanimously
• Removed Problem Properties item from agenda unanimously
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information unanimously

Council

The Council will review several 2023 budget proposals, including grant funding and recreation capital requests. They are also scheduled to consider three readings of the Waterworks Bylaw 2022-09.

• Approval of $80,441.36 for 2023 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding
• Three readings of Bylaw 2022-09 (Waterworks Bylaw)
• Up to $63,745 for City of Spruce Grove 2023 Capital Cost Share Request
• Up to $45,750 for Yellowhead County 2023 Capital Cost Share Request
• Up to $5,775 for Town of Stony Plain 2023 Capital Cost Share Request

Council approved the 2023 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation of $80,441.36 and passed Bylaw 2022-09 (Waterworks Bylaw) through all three readings. It also approved capital cost share requests totaling $117,270 for Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Yellowhead County, and directed administration to enter three-year culture cost share agreements with three museum societies. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $80,441.36 for 2023 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2022-09 Waterworks Bylaw through first, second, third, and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved up to $63,745 for City of Spruce Grove's 2023 Capital Cost Share Request (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,775 for Town of Stony Plain's 2023 Capital Cost Share Request (unanimous)
• Approved up to $47,750 for Yellowhead County's 2023 Capital Cost Share Request (unanimous)
• Directed administration to enter three-year culture cost share agreement with Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum Society (unanimous)
• Directed administration to enter three-year culture cost share agreement with Multicultural Heritage Society (unanimous)
• Directed administration to enter three-year culture cost share agreement with Wabamun and Area Museum Society (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will hear presentations regarding the Evergreens Foundation business plan and the Parkland Food Bank Society facility needs assessment. The committee will also discuss Meridian Business Park lots and review the 2022 Key Performance Indicator Scorecard.

• Evergreens Foundation 2023-2025 Business Plan presentation
• Parkland Food Bank Society Facility Needs Assessment & Construction Feasibility Report
• Meridian Business Park Direct Control Non-Serviced Lots discussion
• 2022 Key Performance Indicator Scorecard review

The Governance and Priorities Committee received presentations and reports for information, including the Parkland Food Bank Society's building feasibility report and the 2022 Key Performance Indicator Scorecard. A matter regarding Meridian Business Park Direct Control Non-Serviced Lots was tabled to the October 18, 2022 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were procedural or informational.

• Adopted September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Parkland Food Bank Society presentation and Building Feasibility Report for information (unanimous)
• Tabled Meridian Business Park Direct Control Non-Serviced Lots to October 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Received 2022 Key Performance Indicator Scorecard for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received The Evergreens Foundation presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session under Municipal Government Act Section 197 (unanimous)

Council

Council will hold public hearings regarding three land use bylaws for redistricting and municipal services. The meeting also includes decisions on several community league sustainability grants and tax recovery auction reserve bids.

• Public hearing for Springbank Park Estates redistricting (Bylaw 2022-13)
• Public hearing for Atim Creek North Area Structure Plan municipal services (Bylaw 2022-12)
• Public hearing for Map 9 redistricting (Bylaw 2022-14)
• Sustainability grant requests for Magnolia ($15,250), Muir Lake ($150,000), and Clymont ($32,843) leagues
• Approval of reserve bids for the September 21, 2022, tax recovery public auction

Council passed three bylaws: Springbank Park Estates redistricting (6-1), an Atim Creek North Area Structure Plan amendment, and a Map 9 redistricting. It also approved $22,500 for a mail folding machine, $15,250 for Magnolia Community Club, $150,000 for Muir Lake Community League, and $32,843 for Clymont Community League, all for 2023 budgets. Additionally, Council appointed Metrix Group LLP as auditors for up to five years.

• Approved Bylaw 2022-13 (Springbank Park Estates redistricting) 6-1
• Approved Bylaw 2022-12 (Atim Creek North ASP amendment) unanimously
• Approved Bylaw 2022-14 (Map 9 redistricting) unanimously
• Approved $22,500 for mail folding/inserting machine replacement
• Approved $15,250 Magnolia Community Club sustainability grant for 2023 budget
• Approved $150,000 Muir Lake Community League sustainability grant for 2023 budget
• Approved $32,843 Clymont Community League sustainability grant for 2023 budget
• Appointed Metrix Group LLP as auditors for up to five years

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review the 2022 Q2 corporate and financial update. Members will also discuss work plans for the Agricultural Service Board and Community Sustainability Committee, and consider adding cat regulation to the Animal Control Bylaw review.

• 2022 Q2 Corporate and Financial Update
• Agricultural Service Board 2022-23 Work Plan
• Community Sustainability Committee 2022-23 Work Plan
• Proposed Parkland County Cat Bylaw Update
• Closed session regarding planning, development, and land matters

The Governance and Priorities Committee received the 2022 Q2 corporate and financial update and work plans for two council committees. It unanimously directed administration to include cat regulation in the upcoming Animal Control Bylaw review. The committee also received a newsletter and an update from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, then went into closed session for planning and land matters.

• Adopted September 6, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted July 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2022 Q2 Corporate and Financial Update for information (unanimous)
• Received 2022-23 Work Plans for Agricultural Service Board and Community Sustainability Committee (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present proposed council committee work plans to Council (unanimous)
• Directed administration to include cat regulation in Animal Control Bylaw review (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will hear presentations on lake water quality and the Parkland Dragon Boat Racing Club, and receive updates on the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw redesign. New business includes directing administration to present information on a proposed cat bylaw and scheduling a two-day budget planning session. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss the Wabamun Initiative and Meridian Projects, and planning and development updates.

• Proposed Cat Bylaw for Parkland County (RFD 22-205)
• Council Budget Planning Session (RFD 22-206)
• Meridian Business Park Direct Control Non-Serviced Lots (RFD 22-207)
• Municipal Development Plan Strategic Amendment and Land Use Bylaw Redesign Update (RFD 22-195)
• Closed session: Wabamun Initiative and Meridian Projects Update (PRE 22-024)

The Governance and Priorities Committee directed administration to present information on a proposed Cat Bylaw for all of Parkland County at the September 6, 2022 meeting. A motion to schedule a two-day off-site Council budget planning session was defeated. The committee also directed administration to present a recommendation for financial partnership with the Carvel Pitted Delta Water Quality Studies. Several informational items were received, including updates on the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw Redesign.

• Directed administration to present proposed Cat Bylaw info on Sept 6, 2022 (6-1)
• Defeated motion to schedule two-day off-site Council budget planning session (0-7)
• Directed administration to present Meridian Business Park Direct Control non-serviced lots info to Council by end of Sept 2022 (4-3)
• Received Municipal Development Plan Strategic Amendment and Land Use Bylaw Redesign update for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Government of Canada Natural Infrastructure Fund application info (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present financial partnership recommendation for Carvel Pitted Delta Water Quality Studies (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider approving up to $4,350,000 in MSI capital funding for a pedestrian underpass/wildlife corridor under Highway 16 east of Range Road 42. The agenda also includes first readings of three land-use bylaws (redistricting and municipal services amendments) with public hearings scheduled for September 13, 2022. Council will also discuss continuing as a shareholder of Edmonton Global, receive updates on Lois Hole Provincial Park and the Trails Strategy Plan, and hear a proposed RMA resolution on agricultural fuel exemptions.

• Approve up to $4,350,000 MSI capital funding for Highway 16 pedestrian underpass/wildlife corridor east of Range Road 42
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-13 (Springbank Park Estates redistricting) with public hearing Sept 13, 2022
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-12 (Atim Creek North ASP Map 5 amendment) with public hearing Sept 13, 2022
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-14 (Map 9 redistricting) with public hearing Sept 13, 2022
• Proposed RMA resolution seeking exemption on natural gas/propane for agriculture under Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act

Council approved a $400,000 settlement payment to Prairie North, directed by a motion arising from closed session. They also approved $150,000 for detailed design of a pedestrian underpass/wildlife corridor under Highway 16, and directed administration to return with updated cost estimates. Several bylaws received first reading with public hearings scheduled for September 13, 2022.

• Approved $400,000 settlement to Prairie North (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for detailed design of pedestrian underpass/wildlife corridor under Highway 16 (5-2)
• Directed administration to present updated construction cost estimate and trail alignment options for underpass by end of 2022 (6-1)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2022-13 (Springbank Park Estates redistricting) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2022-12 (Map 5 amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2022-14 (Map 9 redistricting) (unanimous)
• Continued as shareholder of Edmonton Global (6-1)
• Approved submission of RMA resolution on natural gas/propane exemption for agriculture (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive presentations from NAIOP Edmonton on the industrial market, West Parkland Gas Co-op, and a Priority Based Budgeting public engagement update. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions scheduled, and includes a closed session for planning and development matters.

• NAIOP Edmonton industrial market update presentation
• West Parkland Gas Co-op Ltd. presentation
• Priority Based Budgeting public engagement survey questions
• Closed session for planning and development update (FOIP Sections 17 and 24)
• Adoption of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational presentations, including on Priority Based Budgeting public engagement, NAIOP Edmonton's development outlook, and West Parkland Gas Co-op. All items were received for information only, with no substantive decisions made. The committee also adopted its agenda and previous minutes, and held a closed session.

• Adopted July 5, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Priority Based Budgeting Public Engagement presentation (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update (unanimous)
• Convened closed session under MGA Section 197 (unanimous)
• Received NAIOP Edmonton presentation (unanimous)
• Received West Parkland Gas Co-op presentation (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including first, second, and third reading of Bylaw 2022-11, which sets 2023 fees and charges. Council will also vote on a revised Community League Grant Funding policy, approve terms for the 2022 tax recovery public auction, and cancel portions of 2022 property taxes on two properties due to burn-downs. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting minutes, receiving reports, and appointing weed and crop inspectors.

• Bylaw 2022-11 - 2023 Fees and Charges (first, second, third reading)
• Policy C-RP03 - Community League Grant Funding revision
• 2022 Tax Recovery Public Auction Terms and Conditions of Sale
• Cancel 2022 taxes on Roll 845002 ($1,222.17) and Roll 511001 ($588.01)
• Appointment of 2022 Weed and Crop Inspectors

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 2022-11, setting the 2023 fees and charges schedule. It also directed administration to draft a resolution for the Pembina Zone Meeting to seek legislative changes allowing municipal expropriation of problem properties. Council approved the revised Community League Grant Funding policy, appointed weed and crop inspectors, and approved terms for the 2022 tax recovery public auction.

• Adopted 2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw 2022-11 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to draft resolution on expropriation of problem properties (unanimous)
• Approved revised Policy C-RP03 Community League Grant Funding (unanimous)
• Appointed Kyla Fald, Savannah McLean, Jazper O’Driscoll as 2022 weed and crop inspectors (unanimous)
• Approved Terms and Conditions of Sale for 2022 Public Auction (unanimous)
• Cancelled $1,222.17 of 2022 taxes on Roll 845002 (unanimous)
• Cancelled $588.01 of 2022 taxes on Roll 511001 (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is marked as an A/V test with no meeting taking place. All items are labeled as tests, including the call to order and close of meeting, so no official decisions or discussions will occur.

• A/V TEST - NO MEETING
• Call to order (test)
• Test 2
• Test 3
• Close of meeting (test)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to receive informational updates from the Parkland County Library Board, the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Service Commission, and staff on Information Services and the Range Road 63 wildfire reclamation. The committee will also review a revised Community League Grant Funding policy and enter closed session for planning and development matters. Most items are for information only, with no major decisions expected.

• Library Board update at 10:00 a.m.
• Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Service Commission presentation at 10:30 a.m.
• Range Road 63 Wildfire and Reclamation Update
• Revised Policy C-RP03 Community League Grant Funding
• Closed session for Planning and Development Update and Wabamun Area Vision Project

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational presentations, including the revised Community League Grant Funding policy, an Information Services update, a Range Road 63 Wildfire and Reclamation update, a Parkland County Library Board update, and an Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Service Commission presentation. All motions to receive the information were carried unanimously. The committee also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and entered closed session to discuss the Wabamun Area Vision Project and a Planning and Development Update.

• Adopted June 21, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Policy C-RP03 Community League Grant Funding for information (unanimous)
• Received Information Services update for information (unanimous)
• Received Range Road 63 Wildfire and Reclamation update for information (unanimous)
• Received Parkland County Library Board update for information (unanimous)
• Received Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Service Commission presentation for information (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session under MGA Section 197 (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider a $4,378,000 capital contribution to the City of Spruce Grove Civic Centre project, funded from Recreation Facility Restricted Surplus. The agenda also includes final readings of bylaws for natural gas franchise renewal in Entwistle, infrastructure borrowing for Tomahawk Lagoon renewal and TWP Road 531A widening, and a new Public Transportation Utility bylaw. Several policy revisions and a strategic plan are up for approval.

• $4,378,000 contribution to Spruce Grove Civic Centre
• Bylaw 2022-01: Natural gas franchise renewal in Entwistle
• Bylaw 2022-04: Borrowing for Tomahawk Lagoon renewal
• Bylaw 2022-05: Borrowing for TWP Road 531A widening
• Bylaw 2022-06: Public Transportation Utility

Council approved a $4,378,000 capital contribution from Recreation Facility Restricted Surplus for the City of Spruce Grove Civic Centre project, to be paid over three years. The vote was 5-2, with Council Members Birnie and Wiedeman against. Council also approved several bylaws, including infrastructure borrowing for the Tomahawk Lagoon renewal and TWP Road 531A widening, and a public transportation utility bylaw.

• Approved $4,378,000 capital contribution to Spruce Grove Civic Centre (5-2)
• Waived one-year waiting period for Springbank Park Estates redistricting resubmission (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2022-01 (natural gas franchise in Entwistle) (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2022-04 (infrastructure borrowing for Tomahawk Lagoon renewal) (unanimous)
• Approved up to $350,000 for Tomahawk Lagoon desludging funded by debt borrowing (unanimous)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2022-05 (infrastructure borrowing for TWP Road 531A widening) (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw 2022-06 (Public Transportation Utility) (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2025 Strategic Plan (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only. It announces an audio/visual test with no meeting, and contains no decisions, discussions, or action items for the public.

• Agenda marked 'A/V TEST - NO MEETING'
• No business items listed

Council

This agenda is a technical test only. The June 10, 2022 Council meeting is marked 'A/V TEST - NO MEETING' and contains a single item labeled 'TEST.' No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Agenda marked 'A/V TEST - NO MEETING'
• Single agenda item labeled 'TEST'

Council

This agenda is marked as an A/V test with no meeting taking place. It contains only a call to order and no business items for Council to decide or discuss.

• Agenda labeled 'A/V TEST - NO MEETING'
• No resolutions, bylaws, or reports listed

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to receive updates and presentations, including the 2022 Q1 corporate and financial update, a draft 2022-2025 strategic plan, and a presentation on waste wood recycling. The agenda also includes updates from local organizations and a closed session for planning and airport matters. Most items are for information only, with no major decisions listed on the public agenda.

• 2022 Q1 Corporate and Financial Update (RFD 22-158)
• Draft Parkland County 2022-2025 Strategic Plan (RFD 22-153)
• Canadian Wood Recycling Industry presentation (App 22-045)
• Closed session on Planning and Development Update and Parkland Airport Update
• Public input period at 9:05 a.m.

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational presentations, including the 2022 Q1 Corporate and Financial Update, the draft 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, and updates from the Multicultural Heritage Society, Pioneer Museum, and Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance. All motions to receive the information were carried unanimously. The committee also adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and entered closed session to discuss planning and airport matters. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted June 7, 2022 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted May 31, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2022 Q1 Corporate and Financial Update for information (unanimous)
• Received draft 2022-2025 Strategic Plan presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Multicultural Heritage Society update for information (unanimous)
• Received Pioneer Museum update for information (unanimous)
• Received Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance presentation for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session under MGA Section 197 and FOIP Sections 17, 24, 27 (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive informational overviews from six county departments: Employee Services, Chief Financial Office, Parks/Recreation/Culture, Strategic Services, Planning and Development, and Road Maintenance/Drainage. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes, public input, and updates from municipal associations. No binding decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Employee Services Department Update - May 2022
• Chief Finance Office Overview
• Parks, Recreation and Culture Overview Presentation - May 31, 2022
• Planning and Development Update with Planning Hierarchy
• Road Maintenance and Drainage Overview with Business Plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee received informational presentations from several County departments, including Employee Services, Chief Financial Office, Parks/Recreation/Culture, Strategic Services, Planning and Development, and Road Maintenance and Drainage. All motions to receive the overviews for information were carried unanimously. No substantive decisions, approvals, or policy changes were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received Employee Services overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Chief Financial Office overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Parks, Recreation and Culture overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Strategic Services Department overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Planning and Development overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Road Maintenance and Drainage overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to decide on several funding items, including an $8 million contribution to a broadband fibre strategy and $39,800 for the Wabamun Medical Clinic. Council will also consider a report on the costs of dissolving the Village of Wabamun into the county, and will hear presentations from the RCMP School Resource Team and the Wabamun Medical Clinic. Several bylaws are up for readings, including a Waterfront Park bylaw and an amendment to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board bylaw.

• Approve up to $8,000,000 for Phase 1 of broadband fibre strategy (North East area)
• Direct administration to report on costs of Village of Wabamun dissolution and historical Entwistle dissolution costs
• Approve $39,800 from Future Operating Restricted Surplus for Wabamun Medical Clinic operations
• Approve up to $10,000 for Greater Parkland Chamber of Commerce visitor services
• Approve $850,000 increase in grant funding for Helenslea Heath Road Rehabilitation project

Council unanimously approved up to $8,000,000 for the 2023 budget for Phase 1 of the broadband fibre strategy in the North East area. They also approved funding for the Wabamun Medical Clinic, reinstated School Resource Officer funding, and passed several bylaws. Two tax penalty cancellation requests were denied, and a $10,000 Chamber of Commerce funding request passed 4-3.

• Approved up to $8,000,000 for broadband fibre Phase 1 in 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $39,800 for Wabamun Medical Clinic operations (unanimous)
• Directed reinstatement of School Resource Officer funding for 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Greater Parkland Chamber of Commerce visitor services (4-3)
• Gave final reading to Waterfront Park Bylaw 2022-07 (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw 2022-08 (unanimous on final)
• Denied cancellation of $14,050.05 tax penalties (1-6)
• Denied cancellation of $4,712.54 tax penalties (0-7)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to receive informational presentations from CIBC Wood Gundy, the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Night Owl Citizen on Patrol, and St. Michaels Health Group, plus public input. The committee will also adopt prior minutes, receive newsletters from rural and municipal associations, and enter a closed session for planning and development matters protected from disclosure.

• Public input period at 9:05 a.m. (15 mins)
• CIBC Wood Gundy economic update at 9:30 a.m.
• Chamber of Commerce visitor services presentation at 10:30 a.m.
• Night Owl Citizen on Patrol presentation at 11:00 a.m.
• St. Michaels Health Group Fenwyck Heights presentation at 11:30 a.m.

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational presentations, including from CIBC Wood Gundy, the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce, Night Owl Citizens on Patrol, and St. Michael's Health Group. A notice of motion was added for a future council meeting to request a report on costs related to the Village of Wabamun dissolution and historical costs for Entwistle. The committee also entered closed session to discuss a planning and development update, then reverted to regular session. No substantive decisions were made; all motions were to receive information or adopt routine items.

• Adopted amended meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 3, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)
• Received CIBC Wood Gundy economic update for information (unanimous)
• Received Chamber of Commerce visitor services presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Night Owl Citizens on Patrol presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received St. Michael's Health Group presentation for information (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is receiving informational presentations from the City of Spruce Grove on its Civic Centre project, MNP on a Hamlet Reinvestment Strategy, the Wabamun Watershed Management Council, and RCMP detachments. It will also receive updates on Project UNITE, engineering services, and revised road-related policies, and will move into closed session.

• City of Spruce Grove Civic Centre presentation (9:30 a.m.)
• Hamlet Reinvestment Strategy report from MNP (10:00 a.m.)
• RCMP update from Parkland, Evansburg, and Drayton Valley detachments (11:30 a.m.)
• Revised Policy EN-01 Road Surfacing - Country Residential
• Revised Policy EN-02 Four Year Road Program

The Governance and Priorities Committee unanimously directed administration to present the revised Villeneuve Landing Network Partner Agreement to Council, and also requested an update on the Parkland Airport. Several informational presentations were received, including from the City of Spruce Grove, MNP on the Hamlet Reinvestment Strategy, the Wabamun Watershed Management Council, and RCMP detachments. The committee also received updates on Project UNITE, Engineering Services, and revised road-related policies, all for information only. No substantive decisions were made beyond the Villeneuve Landing direction and the airport update request.

• Directed administration to present revised Villeneuve Landing Network Partner Agreement to Council (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Parkland Airport update to committee (unanimous)
• Received City of Spruce Grove Civic Centre presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received MNP Hamlet Reinvestment Strategy report for information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Watershed Management Council presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received RCMP updates from Parkland, Evansburg, and Drayton Valley for information (unanimous)
• Received Project UNITE update for information (unanimous)
• Received Engineering Services update and revised policies EN-01, EN-02, EN-10 for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider approving up to $750,000 in additional funding for the Wabamun Boat Launch, funded from Recreation Facilities Restricted Surplus. The agenda also includes first readings of bylaws for infrastructure borrowing (Tomahawk Lagoon Renewal and TWP Road 531A widening), tax rate and Acheson Water Special Tax bylaws, and approval of the 2021 audited financial statements. Council will also discuss reinstating funding for a School Resource Officer and make various appointments.

• Additional funding of up to $750,000 for Wabamun Boat Launch
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-04 for Tomahawk Lagoon Renewal infrastructure borrowing
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-05 for TWP Road 531A (114 Avenue) widening infrastructure borrowing
• Approval of 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (KPMG)
• Tax Rate Bylaw 2022-02 and Acheson Water Special Tax Bylaw 2022-03

Council approved additional funding of up to $750,000 for the Wabamun Boat Launch, funded from Recreation Facilities Restricted Surplus. Council also directed administration to present information on reinstating funding for the Parkland School Division School Resource Officer at the May 24 meeting, a motion that passed 5-1. Several bylaws received readings, including the Acheson Water Special Tax Bylaw 2022-03 and the Tax Rate Bylaw 2022-02, both passed unanimously. The 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements were approved as amended.

• Approved up to $750,000 for Wabamun Boat Launch (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present School Resource Officer funding reinstatement info (5-1)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Acheson Water Special Tax Bylaw 2022-03 (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Tax Rate Bylaw 2022-02 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Off-Site Levy Projects & Rates (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as amended (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Gamble to EMRB Growth Plan Review Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved public member appointments to boards and committees (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider approving the 2022 Final Operating and Capital Budget, which includes a $2,095,000 increase to the municipal tax levy compared to the December 2021 approved budget. The agenda also includes updates from committees, a proposed waterfront parking fee change for Wabamun residents, and several administrative items.

• 2022 Final Operating Budget with $2,095,000 tax levy increase
• Proposed parking fee for Wabamun residents at Waterfront Park lot
• Funding up to $590,000 for Wabamun Initiative design work
• Funding up to $200,000 for Broadband project design work
• Notice of motion to reinstate School Resource Officer funding

Council unanimously approved the 2022 Final Operating Program Budget, which increases the municipal tax levy by $2,095,000 compared to the December 2021 budget, along with the Operating Project and Capital Budgets with no tax levy impact. Council also approved funding for design work on the Wabamun Initiative and Broadband projects from restricted surplus, and directed administration to pursue grant applications and planning for emerging capital projects. Several informational updates and appointments were received, and the May 10, 2022 council meeting was cancelled.

• Approved 2022 Final Operating Program Budget with $2,095,000 tax levy increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Final Operating Project Budget with no tax levy impact (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Final Capital Budget with no tax levy impact (unanimous)
• Approved up to $590,000 from Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus for Wabamun Initiative design work (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200,000 from Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus for Broadband project design work (unanimous)
• Directed administration to proceed with planning for Emerging Capital Projects (unanimous)
• Directed administration to submit Prairies Canada Grant applications for Acheson Business Park, Wabamun Initiative, and/or Broadband (unanimous)
• Cancelled May 10, 2022 Council meeting (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider directing administration to reinstate a Municipal Planning Commission and to amend the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board bylaw to allow council members on the board. Members will also receive updates on the ALUS program, a Land Use Bylaw Strategy, and an Off-Site Levy Overview, plus adopt the March 1, 2022 minutes.

• Reinstate Municipal Planning Commission (RFD 22-074)
• Amend SDAB Bylaw 2018-26 to allow council members (RFD 22-076)
• Approve 2022 ALUS PAC Terms of Reference (RFD 22-087)
• Receive Land Use Bylaw Strategy update (RFD 22-084)
• Receive Off-Site Levy Overview (RFD 22-088)

The Governance and Priorities Committee defeated a motion to reinstate a Municipal Planning Commission (2-5), but approved directing administration to amend the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board bylaw to allow Council members on the board (5-2). The committee also approved the 2022 ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and received several informational updates, including the Land Use Bylaw Strategy and Off-Site Levy Overview.

• Defeated motion to reinstate Municipal Planning Commission (2-5)
• Approved directing administration to amend SDAB Bylaw 2018-26 to allow Council members (5-2)
• Approved 2022 ALUS PAC Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Received Land Use Bylaw Strategy update for information (unanimous)
• Received ALUS Annual Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Procurement Policy C-PT01 for information (unanimous)
• Received Off-Site Levy Overview for information (unanimous)
• Received RMA and FCM updates for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation from the Meridian Housing Foundation and consider a capital funding request. The proposed motion would approve a contribution of up to $5,330,450 for the Spruce Grove Lodge development, contingent on the foundation receiving full provincial funding.

• Presentation by Meridian Housing Foundation Executive Director Lori-Anne St. Arnault and Board Chair Randy Dubord
• Proposed capital contribution of up to $5,330,450 for Spruce Grove Lodge
• Funding contingent on receipt of full provincial funding request

Council unanimously approved a capital contribution of up to $5,330,450 to the Meridian Housing Foundation for the Spruce Grove Lodge development, contingent on receiving the full provincial funding. Council also directed administration to discuss municipal funding allocations with the Town of Stony Plain and the City of Spruce Grove. The meeting was a special session with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Meridian Housing Foundation capital contribution up to $5,330,450 for Spruce Grove Lodge (unanimous)
• Directed administration to enter discussions with Town of Stony Plain and City of Spruce Grove on municipal funding allocation (unanimous)
• Received Meridian Housing Foundation presentation for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to adopt minutes from prior sessions, hear public input, and consider several administrative items. Key decisions include approving a revised Whistleblower Policy, establishing a Truth and Reconciliation Committee, and scheduling a special meeting for a Meridian Housing Foundation matter. The agenda also includes routine communications and proclamations.

• Approve revised Whistleblower Policy C-HR30
• Approve Truth and Reconciliation Committee Terms of Reference
• Schedule special council meeting March 29, 2022 for Meridian Housing Foundation matter
• Adopt minutes from March 3, 4, and 8, 2022 meetings
• Receive April 2022 proclamations (Pitch-In Canada Week, Earth Day, National Volunteer Week, International Day of Mourning)

Council approved the revised Whistleblower Policy C-HR30 after adopting several amendments, including changes to the purpose, definitions, reporting, and investigation sections. Council also scheduled a special meeting for March 29, 2022 to address a Meridian Housing Foundation matter, and approved the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Terms of Reference. All other items were routine approvals or information items.

• Approved revised Whistleblower Policy C-HR30 as amended (unanimous)
• Scheduled special council meeting for March 29, 2022 for Meridian Housing Foundation matter (unanimous)
• Approved Truth and Reconciliation Committee Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from March 3, 4, and 8, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Farmers' Market update for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)
• Received Mayor's Report and Committee Reports for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will hear a presentation on the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre's 2021 operating deficit and vote on using reserves to cover it. They will also review the 2021 draft corporate and year-end financial update, including a proposed $19.09 million transfer to restricted surplus. Other items include a motion to revive plans for the Lois Hole Provincial Park Interpretive Centre and Linear Park, and several routine reports and updates.

• Approve $113,147 from Deferred Revenue, $98,471 from Operations Reserve, and $140,573 from Restricted Reserve to fund TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre 2021 operating deficit
• Direct administration to resurrect plans for Lois Hole Provincial Park Interpretive Centre and Linear Park near Big Lake
• Approve transfer of $19,090,000 to Restricted Surplus and $8,100 decrease to Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
• Add Mayatan Lake Management Association as Additional Named Insured on County insurance policy
• Receive Agriculture and Community Sustainability Update presentation

Council unanimously approved transferring $19,090,000 to Restricted Surplus and $8,100 to the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts, with the remaining 2021 surplus going to the Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus. They also approved the Tri Municipal Leisure Facility Corporation's use of $352,191 from reserves to fund its 2021 operating deficit. Council directed administration to engage partners on the Lois Hole Provincial Park Interpretive Centre and Linear Park, and approved adding the Mayatan Lake Management Association as an additional named insured on the County's insurance policy.

• Approved $19,090,000 transfer to Restricted Surplus and $8,100 decrease to Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts (unanimous)
• Approved remaining 2021 surplus transfer to Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Tri Leisure Centre using $113,147 Deferred Revenue, $98,471 Operations Reserve, $140,573 Restricted Reserve for 2021 deficit (unanimous)
• Directed administration to engage partners on Lois Hole Provincial Park Interpretive Centre and Linear Park (unanimous)
• Approved Mayatan Lake Management Association as Additional Named Insured on County insurance (unanimous)
• Received TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre 2021 Operational Deficit presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Agriculture and Community Sustainability Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Q4 Corporate and Year End Update and Dec 31, 2021 Financial Statements for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting for a strategic planning session. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure, including governance and future planning, before reverting to a regular session. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive discussions occurring behind closed doors.

• Closed session under MGA Section 197 and FOIP Sections 21 and 24
• Governance and Future Planning discussion (PRE 22-010)
• Motion to convene closed session (RFD 22-056)
• Motion to revert to regular session (RFD 22-054)

The Parkland County Council met for a strategic planning session on March 4, 2022. The only formal actions were adopting the agenda and convening into closed session to discuss governance and future planning matters. No substantive public decisions were made during this meeting.

• Adopted the March 4, 2022 Council Strategic Planning meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Convened into closed session under MGA Section 197 and FOIP Sections 21 and 24 (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular session at 1:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting for a strategic planning session. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure under FOIP, including governance and future planning, followed by a return to regular session. No public decisions or substantive items are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Municipal Government Act Section 197 for FOIP-protected matters
• RFD 22-053: motion to convene closed session
• PRE 22-009: governance and future planning discussion
• RFD 22-052: motion to revert to regular session

The March 3, 2022 strategic planning meeting was called to order, and the agenda was adopted unanimously. Council then convened in closed session under the Municipal Government Act to discuss matters protected from disclosure, including governance and future planning, with Enoch Cree Nation representatives present for part of the session. The meeting reverted to regular session and closed at 2:37 p.m. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Adopted the March 3, 2022 strategic planning meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session at 9:02 a.m. under MGA Section 197 (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular session at 2:37 p.m. (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive presentations from the River Valley Alliance, Edmonton Global, the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission, and the Acheson Business Association, along with an update on Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. The committee will also adopt minutes, hear public input, and consider entering closed session to discuss land management and Lake Wabamun matters.

• Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action update and revised sub-committee terms of reference
• River Valley Alliance shareholder update presentation
• Edmonton Global update presentation
• Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission presentation
• Closed session for land management and Lake Wabamun discussions

The Governance and Priorities Committee received updates on Truth and Reconciliation, COVID-19, and various external organizations, all for information. The only substantive action was a unanimous motion directing Administration to review the Purchasing Policy to ensure the County does not purchase anything from Russia. The committee also held a closed session on Lake Wabamun and land management matters, with no decisions recorded from that session.

• Directed Administration to review Purchasing Policy to ensure no purchases from Russia (unanimous)
• Received Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action update for information (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to present revised Terms of Reference for Truth and Reconciliation Sub-Committee (unanimous)
• Received COVID-19 update for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)
• Received River Valley Alliance, Edmonton Global, Wastewater Commission, and Acheson Business Association presentations for information (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will consider several items, including directing up to $75,000 from Future Operating Restricted Surplus for a farmers market in Wabamun, first reading of a natural gas franchise renewal for Entwistle, and appointments to boards. They will also receive a presentation on the Villeneuve Landing Network partnership and hear a notice of motion to revive plans for the Lois Hole Provincial Park Interpretive Centre.

• Up to $75,000 from Future Operating Restricted Surplus for Wabamun farmers market vendor negotiations
• First reading of Bylaw 2022-01, ATCO Gas franchise renewal for Entwistle
• Appointments to 2022 Assessment Review Board (clerk, chair, panelists)
• Notice of motion to resurrect Lois Hole Provincial Park Interpretive Centre and Linear Park plans
• Presentation on Villeneuve Landing Network partnership agreement

Council directed administration to enter vendor negotiations and allocate up to $75,000 from Future Operating Restricted Surplus to support a farmers market in the Hamlet of Wabamun, with the market scheduled to be operational on June 5, 2022. Council also tabled the Municipal Planning Commission Plan and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Plan to the April 5, 2022 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting. Appointments were made for Fire Guardians and the 2022 Assessment Review Board, and Bylaw 2022-01 (natural gas franchise renewal in Entwistle) received first reading.

• Approved up to $75,000 from Future Operating Restricted Surplus for Wabamun Farmers Market, with operations to start June 5, 2022.
• Tabled Municipal Planning Commission Plan to April 5, 2022 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting.
• Tabled Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Plan to April 5, 2022 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting.
• Scheduled a Council Strategic Planning meeting for March 3-4, 2022.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2022-01 (natural gas franchise renewal in Entwistle).
• Appointed Fire Guardians for 2022 under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act.
• Appointed Gerryl Amorin as Assessment Review Board Clerk, Raymond Ralph as Chair, and Darlene Chartrand, Tina Groszko, Stewart Hennig, Richard Knowles, and Raymond Ralph as panelists for 2022.
• Received for information: Villeneuve Landing Network presentation, Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter, Federation of Canadian Municipalities update, Mayor's report, committee reports, and March 2022 Fraud Prevention Month proclamation.

Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only. It states 'A/V TEST - NO MEETING' and contains no business items, only a call to order and close of meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Council

This is a special council meeting with a brief agenda. The main item is a motion to convene a closed session under the Municipal Government Act to discuss matters protected from disclosure by FOIP Sections 23 and 24, including a personnel matter. The council will then revert to a regular session and close the meeting. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to enter closed session (RFD 22-036) citing FOIP Sections 23 and 24
• Personnel matter (PRE 22-003) under FOIP Sections 23 and 24
• Motion to revert to regular session (RFD 22-037)

Council met in a special session to discuss a personnel matter in closed session. Following that discussion, Council voted to appoint Laura Swain as the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Appointed Laura Swain as Chief Administrative Officer effective February 15, 2022 (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is receiving informational updates on regional projects, including the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance partnership, the Regional Agriculture Master Plan, Highway 16 access management and widening, and concept designs for Acheson and Bevington Roads. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Highway 16 access management from Gainford to Wabamun
• Highway 16 widening functional plan from Anthony Henday Drive to Highway 779
• Acheson and Bevington Roads concept design for Acheson Zones 2 and 4
• Regional Agriculture Master Plan (RAMP) update
• North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance partnership overview

The committee met to receive information on fire services, watershed partnerships, and road planning. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided; all items were received for information.

• Adopted amended February 15, 2022 agenda (Unanimous)
• Received Fire Services and Emergency Communications Centre update (Unanimous)
• Received North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Partnership Overview (Unanimous)
• Received Regional Agriculture Master Plan update (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 1, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Initiatives update (Unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter (Unanimous)
• Received Acheson and Bevington Road Concept Planning Report (Unanimous)

Council

This agenda is procedural boilerplate only. The February 14, 2022 Council meeting is designated as an A/V test with no meeting held, and the agenda contains only a call to order and close of meeting with no business items.

• No business items listed

Council

This agenda is for a technical audio/visual test only, with no meeting taking place. The document lists the council members and the regular meeting time and place, but explicitly states 'A/V Test Only - No Meeting' and contains no business items.

• No meeting scheduled; A/V test only
• No decisions or discussions listed

Council

Parkland County Council meets to consider a public hearing and final readings for a redistricting bylaw affecting Springbank Park Estates, along with several funding and administrative items. Council will also decide on a broadband strategy study, a tandem truck equipment purchase, and a request to cancel tax penalties.

• Public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 2021-27, Springbank Park Estates redistricting (amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18)
• Up to $30,000 from Future Capital Restricted Surplus Fund for broadband strategy study and funding applications
• Up to $70,000 in 2022 for replacement front plow and sander equipment for tandem truck, from Fleet Services Mobile Equipment Lifecycle Plan Restricted Surplus
• Request to cancel $628.96 in 2021 tax penalties; proposed motion to deny
• Presentation on North Saskatchewan River Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) for information

Council defeated second reading of Bylaw 2021-27, which would have amended the Land Use Bylaw for Springbank Park Estates, by a 3-4 vote. Council approved up to $30,000 for a Broadband Strategy, up to $140,000 for two replacement front plows and sander equipment, and a letter of support for the Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association's 2 Billion Trees initiative. A request to cancel $628.96 in tax penalties was denied.

• Defeated Bylaw 2021-27 (Springbank Park Estates redistricting) second reading (3-4)
• Approved up to $30,000 for Broadband Strategy from Future Capital Restricted Surplus Fund (unanimous)
• Approved up to $140,000 for two front plows and sander equipment for tandem trucks (unanimous)
• Denied request to cancel $628.96 in tax penalties (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association 2 Billion Trees initiative (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Village of Vilna's ACP grant application for Canadian Heritage Rivers System designation (unanimous)
• Received Smart Parkland Feasibility Broadband Assessment Report for information (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with addition of letter of support item (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for a technical A/V testing session only, with no meeting held. The listed items are three A/V tests, and there is no substantive business or decisions on the agenda.

• A/V Test 1
• A/V Test 2
• A/V Test 3

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive several information reports and presentations, including from the Chamber of Commerce, Lakeside Curling Club, and Edmonton International Airport on a noise study. The most consequential item is a report on chickens on parcels less than two acres, where the committee will select one of three options (status quo, pilot program, or permanent bylaw amendment) to forward to Council. Other items include updates on the Project Management Office and Project UNITE, and potential policy developments on agricultural impact assessments, multi-parcel subdivisions, and contaminated soils.

• Chickens on parcels less than two acres: committee to choose among status quo, pilot program, or permanent bylaw amendment
• Edmonton International Airport noise study presentation
• Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce presentation
• Lakeside Curling Club presentation
• Potential policy development on acceptance of potentially contaminated soils

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational updates and presentations, including on the Project Management Office, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Edmonton International Airport noise study. The most substantive decision was on chickens: after rejecting options to maintain the status quo or create a pilot program, the committee directed administration to implement a permanent chicken program by amending the Animal Control bylaw for lands zoned Country Residential that are less than two acres but not less than one acre, excluding Country Residential Estates. The committee also directed administration to review the process for hiring trucks and operators for contracted public works services.

• Directed administration to implement permanent chicken program on Country Residential lots 1-2 acres via Animal Control bylaw amendment (6-1, then unanimous)
• Defeated motion to maintain status quo prohibiting chickens on parcels under 2 acres (2-5)
• Defeated motion to develop a pilot program for chickens on smaller parcels (0-7)
• Directed administration to review truck and operator hiring process for contracted public works services (unanimous)
• Received Project Management Office and Project UNITE update for information (unanimous)
• Received Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Lakeside Curling Club presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Edmonton International Airport Noise Study for information (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for an audio/visual test, not a real council meeting. It contains only a call to order and close of meeting with no business items, so nothing is being decided or discussed.

• No business items listed

Council

Parkland County Council is meeting to decide on a solar farm amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, with second and third reading votes scheduled, and to consider a 20-year renewable surface lease with West Parkland Gas Cooperative. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, receiving reports, and cancelling two committee meetings. Public input is scheduled before the solar farm hearing reconvenes.

• Bylaw 2021-22 Solar Farm Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 — second and third reading votes
• Surface Lease with West Parkland Gas Cooperative — 20-year renewable term
• Cancellation of March 15, 2022 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting
• Cancellation of April 19, 2022 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting
• Public input session at 9:15 a.m.

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 2021-22, amending the Land Use Bylaw to allow solar farms (renamed 'Solar Utility') in agricultural districts. A proposed 20m setback was defeated, and a 10m setback was approved. The bylaw passed third reading 6-1.

• Approved 20-year renewable surface lease with West Parkland Gas Cooperative (unanimous)
• Renamed 'Solar Farms' to 'Solar Utility' in Bylaw 2021-22 (unanimous)
• Defeated 20m setback amendment for solar farms (2-5)
• Approved 10m setback amendment for solar farms (6-1)
• Approved amendment prohibiting solar utility on class 1-2 soils in Prime Agricultural Areas (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 2021-22 as amended (6-1)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 2021-22 (6-1)

Council

This agenda is for a scheduled Parkland County Council meeting on January 20, 2022, but it is marked as 'A/V Test Only - No Meeting.' The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, celebrating successes, close of meeting) and no substantive business, decisions, or discussions. Residents should note that no official actions were taken at this session.

Committee of the Whole

The Parkland County Committee of the Whole meets to receive information updates on several topics, including economic development, Wabamun stakeholders, communications, information services, a storm water master plan, and a crime prevention strategy. The committee will also hear a public input session and an update from the Community Sustainability Committee. All items are for information only, with no decisions proposed.

• Public input session at 9:15 a.m.
• Community Sustainability Committee update
• Collaborative Economic Development update
• Storm Water Master Plan - Project Charter Review
• Crime Prevention Strategy for Amisk Acres and Kapasiwin Transfer Station area

The Committee of the Whole met and unanimously received several informational updates, including the Collaborative Economic Development update, Wabamun stakeholders update, Communications Services overview, Information Services update, Storm Water Master Plan project charter, and a Crime Prevention Strategy for Amisk Acres and Kapasiwin Transfer Station area. The agenda was adopted with an added notice of motion to add Winter Graveling to the February 1, 2022 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting. No public input was offered during the delegation period. All actions were procedural and informational, with no substantive decisions made.

• Adopted agenda with added item on Winter Graveling (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov 30, 2021 minutes and two information items (unanimous)
• Received Collaborative Economic Development update (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun stakeholders update (unanimous)
• Received Communications Services overview (unanimous)
• Received Information Services update (unanimous)
• Received Storm Water Master Plan project charter (unanimous)
• Received Crime Prevention Strategy for Amisk Acres and Kapasiwin area (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will meet to adopt minutes, hear public input, and consider several items. Key actions include reconvening a public hearing on a solar farm amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, giving first reading to a redistricting bylaw for Springbank Park Estates, and renaming the Committee of the Whole. The agenda also includes receiving informational updates from various departments and organizations.

• Reconvene public hearing for Bylaw 2021-22 Solar Farm Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18, scheduled for January 25, 2022
• First reading of Bylaw 2021-27 Springbank Park Estates Redistricting, with public hearing set for February 8, 2022
• Name change of Committee of the Whole to Governance and Priorities Committee
• Receive Customer Service Department Overview for information
• Adoption of December 14, 2021 Council meeting minutes

Council unanimously approved renaming the Committee of the Whole to the Governance and Priorities Committee, adopting revised terms of reference. They also gave first reading to the Springbank Park Estates redistricting bylaw and scheduled a public hearing for February 8, 2022. The solar farm bylaw public hearing was recessed to January 25, 2022, with one council member voting against. Several informational reports were received, and a resident raised noise concerns about roosters and train whistling.

• Approved name change of Committee of the Whole to Governance and Priorities Committee (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2021-27 Springbank Park Estates redistricting (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2021-27 on February 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recessed solar farm bylaw public hearing to January 25, 2022 (6-1)
• Received Customer Service Department overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter update (unanimous)
• Supported Council Member Kowalski for Vice-Chair of Pembina Zone 3 (unanimous)
• Received Mayor's Report and Committee Reports (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for A/V testing only and explicitly states there is NO MEETING. The listed items are three A/V tests, so no decisions or discussions will occur.

• A/V Test 1
• A/V Test 2
• A/V Test 3