Parkland County public meetings in 2025

Council

Parkland County Council will adopt the 2026 Operating, Project, and Capital budgets, approve funding for energy reduction projects at the Tri Leisure Centre and County facilities, and consider a motion to cease withdrawal from the Evergreens Foundation.

• 2026 Operating Budget: $78.35M tax requirement
• 2026 Capital Budget: $4.02M tax requirement
• Tri Leisure Centre Boiler Replacement: $235,313 grant
• County Facilities Energy Reduction: $152,514 budget
• Fire Water Tanker Replacement: $250,000 funding

The council adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. It directed administration to stop the Evergreen Foundation withdrawal and to review its value. It approved $250,000 from the Lifecycle Restricted Surplus Account for a fire water tanker replacement (5‑1 vote) and $150,000 for design work on BF 07409 (4‑2 vote). Several public‑member appointments and a bylaw amendment were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed administration to halt Evergreen Foundation withdrawal and review options (unanimous)
• Approved public‑member appointments to boards and committees (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2025‑30 rescinding/amending Subdivision and Development Appeal Board bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 fire water tanker replacement (5‑1)
• Approved $150,000 design work for BF 07409 (4‑2)
• Approved $235,313 grant for Tri Leisure Centre boiler replacement (unanimous)

Council

This is a technical audio/visual test session only; no substantive council business is scheduled or discussed.

• AV Test 1
• AV Test 2
• AV Test 3

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive an update on the Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society's water quality project and direct administration to bring a steering committee member request to a future Council meeting. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure.

• Adoption of November 4, 2025 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Minutes
• Receive LILSA Water Quality and Water Quantity Project overview
• Direct administration to bring LILSA steering committee member request to Council
• Receive Community Services Department update
• Closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the November 4 minutes, and held two closed‑session periods. It received the LILSA water project overview and directed it to council for a decision on Jan. 13, 2026. The committee also approved moving forward with phase 2 of the Acheson Area Structure Plan update.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted November 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session at 10:11 a.m. (unanimous)
• Entered closed session at 12:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Received LILSA Water Quality and Quantity Project overview for information (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring LILSA motion to council on Jan 13 2026 (unanimous)
• Received Community Services update for information (unanimous)
• Approved phase 2 of Acheson Area Structure Plan update (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, is cancelled. The agenda lists only technical audio-visual tests, with no official business or decisions planned.

• Cancelled meeting due to A/V test
• No official business scheduled
• Meeting location: Council Chambers

Council

The council will receive answers and closing remarks on the 2026 Budget (App 25-080) in open session, then convene a closed session under the Municipal Government Act and Access to Information Act to discuss budget details protected from public disclosure. The meeting is primarily devoted to the 2026 Budget process.

• App 25-080: 2026 Budget Answers and Closing Remarks (open session)
• Motion to convene closed session under MGA Section 197 for matters protected by ATIA Sections 28 and 29
• PRE 25-111: 2026 Budget discussion in closed session (local public body confidences and advice from officials)
• Motion to revert to regular session after closed session

Council approved several budget directives, including removing new temporary positions from the 2026 budget while retaining the Municipal Land Specialist. The council also added a $300,000 service‑level project funded by future operating surplus and directed a presentation from Stony Plain on its Aquatic Centre and Arena projects. A motion to defer street‑light installation in Acheson was defeated, and the December 2 budget‑approval meeting was cancelled.

• Remove all new temporary position requests from 2026 budget, keep Municipal Land Specialist (unanimous)
• Add $300,000 service‑level project funded by future operating surplus to 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Direct administration to request Stony Plain presentation on Aquatic Centre and Arena projects (unanimous)
• Defer new staff building at Kapasiwin Transfer Station, options to be revisited Q2 2026 (unanimous)
• Remove New Parkland County Transfer Station Toolcat from 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Defer Tandem Snowplow Truck purchase, options for 2027 budget (unanimous)
• Defeat motion to defer Street Light Installation in Acheson to 2027 budget (unanimous defeat)
• Cancel December 2, 2025 council budget‑approval meeting (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will hear presentations on the 2026 budget across various departments, including technology, strategic growth, and fire services. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss confidential matters and advice from officials.

• 2026 Budget Technology & Digital Services Presentation
• 2026 Budget Strategic Growth Presentation
• 2026 Budget Fire Services Presentation
• Closed Session to discuss confidential matters
• Closed Session to discuss advice from officials

The council adopted its agenda and, by unanimous motions, suspended work on the Wabamun water feature project except for the building products site, and redirected $3,965,730 of Prairies Canada grant funding from that project. It also voted to meet in closed session and later to return to the regular session.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried unanimously)
• Suspended work on Wabamun water feature project except building products site (motion carried unanimously)
• Repurposed $3,965,730 Prairies Canada grant funding from Wabamun water feature project (motion carried unanimously)
• Convene closed session under Municipal Government Act (motion carried unanimously)
• Revert to regular session (motion carried unanimously)

Council

The Parkland County Council will review the 2026 budget across various departments, including Development Services, Engineering, Public Works, and Agriculture & Environment. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure and revert to the regular session.

• 2026 Budget Overview Presentation (App 25-062)
• 2026 Budget Planning & Development Services (App 25-063)
• 2026 Budget Engineering Services (App 25-064)
• 2026 Budget Public Works (App 25-065)
• 2026 Budget Road Maintenance & Drainage (App 25-066)

Council unanimously adopted the November 24, 2025 Budget Presentations agenda. The council then unanimously approved a motion to convene in closed session to discuss confidential matters. After the closed session, the council unanimously approved a motion to revert to the regular meeting session. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted Budget Presentations agenda (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑session meeting to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
• Approved return to regular session (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive presentations on the 2026 Program Budget Briefing and the 2025 Q3 Financial Update, both for information only. A road maintenance and engineering update is also on the agenda as a receive-for-information item. The committee will also hold a closed session to discuss enforcement services matters under ATIA Section 23.

• 2026 Program Budget Briefing presentation received for information
• 2025 Q3 Financial Update received for information
• Engineering and Road Maintenance Update for November 2025 received for information
• Closed session under Section 197 MGA to discuss enforcement services matters (ATIA Section 23)
• Appointment - Performance & Project Update Report for November 2025 received for information

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the September 16, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It received the 2026 Program Budget Briefing, the 2025 Q3 Financial Update, the Performance & Project Update Report, and the Engineering and Road Maintenance Update for information, each motion carried unanimously. The committee then voted unanimously to convene a closed‑session meeting at 11:39 a.m. and later voted unanimously to return to regular session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2026 Program Budget Briefing for information (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Q3 Financial Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Performance & Project Update Report for information (unanimous)
• Received Engineering and Road Maintenance Update for information (unanimous)
• Convene closed‑session meeting at 11:39 a.m. (unanimous)
• Revert to regular session at 12:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

The Parkland County Council will hold a special meeting to discuss two items: a funding request for the Wabamun Osprey Water Line Replacement and an update on council appointments to various regional boards and committees. Proposed motions include appointing members to the WILD Regional Water Services Commission, Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance Steering Committee, Yellowhead Regional Library Board, and others, while declining appointments to several other organizations.

• RFD 25-210: Wabamun Osprey Water Line Replacement Funding request
• RFD 25-214: Parkland County Boards and Committees Update with multiple proposed appointments
• Proposed appointment of one council member to WILD, Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance, and Yellowhead Regional Library Board
• Proposed appointment of an additional member to ALUS Parkland County Program Partnership Advisory Committee and Community Sustainability Committee
• No appointments proposed for Acheson Business Association, Heritage Agricultural Society, Headwaters Alliance, and others

The council approved $575,000 to fund the Osprey Water Line Replacement, using $543,950 from the Canada Coal Transition Initiative – Infrastructure Fund and $31,050 from Long‑Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus. Council members were appointed to several regional boards and committees, and a decision was made that members will not serve on a list of local community committees. An amendment to remove one committee from that list was defeated in a 3‑for, 3‑against vote.

• Mayor Shaigec appointed to West Inter Lake District (WILD) Regional Water Services Commission (unanimous)
• Councillor Doucette appointed to Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Councillor Olson appointed to Yellowhead Regional Library Board (unanimous)
• Councillors Doucette and Jespersen appointed to ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) (unanimous)
• Councillors Kyle, Jespersen and Doucette (alternate) appointed to Community Sustainability Committee (unanimous)
• Council decided members will not be appointed to seven listed community committees (unanimous)
• Amendment to exclude Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum Society Board of Directors defeated (For: Olson, Kyle, Kucher Johnson 3; Against: Jespersen, McNab, Shaigec 3)
• Approved $575,000 for Osprey Water Line Replacement project (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will hold an organizational meeting to appoint Deputy Mayors for the next four years and establish the schedule for regular council, committee, and budget meetings through 2026.

• Appointment of Deputy Mayors for 2025-2029
• Establishment of 2026 Council Organizational Meeting date
• Schedule for 2025-2026 regular Council meetings
• Schedule for 2026 Budget Presentations to Council
• Schedule for Governance and Priorities Committee meetings

The council adopted the organizational meeting agenda unanimously. Six councillors were sworn in as Deputy Mayors for successive terms. Regular council, strategic‑planning, budget‑presentation, and budget‑approval meeting dates for 2025‑2026 were set. Council member appointments to boards and committees were approved.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed six Deputy Mayors (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2026 Council Organizational Meeting for Oct 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Set 2025‑2026 regular council meeting dates (unanimous)
• Set strategic‑planning meeting dates for Feb‑Mar 2026 (unanimous)
• Set 2026 budget presentation dates for Nov 24‑26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled council budget approval meeting for Dec 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved council member appointments to boards and committees (unanimous)

Council

Parkland County Council will discuss a proposed ban on flying kites and approve public member appointments to various boards and committees. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss planning and development enforcement matters.

• Proposed ban on flying kites (RFD 25-208)
• Bylaw 2025-29 for protection of privacy (BL 25-035)
• Public member appointments to ALUS PAC, Agricultural Services Board, and Economic Diversification Committee (RFD 25-209)
• Closed session to discuss planning and development enforcement (PRE 25-102)
• Reception of Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter (COM 25-086)

Council

This is a test agenda for audio/visual equipment check only; no meeting is being held. All listed items are AV tests with no decisions or discussions.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review annual reports and budget presentations from the Yellowhead Regional Library, Parkland County Library Board, Parkland Food Bank, Rotary Club of Spruce Grove, and TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre. The committee will also receive informational updates from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

• Parkland County Library Board - Rolling Budget 2026-2029
• TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre - 2026 Corporate Plan and Budget
• Parkland Food Bank - 40th Anniversary Annual Report
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
• Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted the meeting agenda, including a Road Safety Division #4 presentation, and approved the September 2 minutes, both unanimously. The committee also received several updates for information, including the Yellowhead Regional Library, Parkland Food Bank, Rotary Club pantry, TransAlta Tri‑Leisure Centre budget, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda with Road Safety Division #4 item (unanimous)
• Adopted September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Yellowhead Regional Library annual update (unanimous)
• Received Parkland Food Bank update (unanimous)
• Received Road Safety Division #4 presentation (unanimous)
• Received Rotary Club of Spruce Grove pantry update (unanimous)
• Received TransAlta Tri‑Leisure Centre budget presentation (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update (unanimous)

Council

The council meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025, has been cancelled in favor of audio-visual equipment tests.

• AV Test 1
• AV Test 2
• AV Test 3

Council

Parkland County Council will consider adopting bylaws for 2026 fees and charges, approve funding for road widening and streetlights, and set reserve bids for a tax recovery auction. The meeting includes several closed sessions.

• Bylaw 2025-21: 2026 Fees & Charges
• Bylaw 2025-28: Access to Information
• Bylaw 2025-29: Protection of Privacy
• Funding for Township Road 531A (114 Avenue) widening
• Funding for Highway 60 Service Road Streetlights

The council adopted three major bylaws—Access to Information, Protection of Privacy, and 2026 Fees & Charges—by passing their third and final readings unanimously. It also approved a road‑closure bylaw, a $102,093 grant for not‑for‑profit organizations, $100,000 for Highway 60 streetlights, and $200,000 for Township Road 531A widening. Additionally, the council resolved that an Intermunicipal Development Plan with Leduc County is not required. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Bylaw 2025-28 (Access to Information) – third and final reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025-29 (Protection of Privacy) – third and final reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025-21 (2026 Fees & Charges) – third and final reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025-07 (Road Closure – Sale) – third reading (unanimous)
• Approved $102,093 Not‑for‑Profit grant for 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for Highway 60 Service Road streetlights (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 for Township Road 531A widening from sustainability surplus (unanimous)
• Resolved Parkland County will not require an Intermunicipal Development Plan with Leduc County (unanimous)

Council

The agenda indicates that this session is for A/V testing only. No official business is scheduled for discussion or decision.

Council

The council is holding a public hearing and considering three readings for five bylaws (2025-22 through 2025-26) that would amend the Highvale End Land Use Area Structure Plan and Land Use Bylaw to support data centre uses, specifically tied to the TransAlta Data Processing Facility application. The meeting is a special council session with no other substantive business on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025-22 and 2025-25 amending the Highvale End Land Use Area Structure Plan (Keephills and Sundance)
• Bylaws 2025-23, 2025-24, and 2025-26 amending the Land Use Bylaw to create or modify Direct Control Districts for data centres
• Proposed motions for first, second, and third readings of all five bylaws at the same meeting
• TransAlta Data Processing Facility application is the subject of the proposed amendments
• Attachments include public submissions, administrative report, and a What We Heard report

The council approved Bylaw 2025‑22 after first, second, and third readings, each motion passing unanimously. The bylaw amends the Highvale End Area Structure Plan and updates the land‑use bylaw to support data centre development. The council also moved Bylaw 2025‑23 through all three readings and approved several amendments to technical study requirements and impact considerations, also unanimously.

• Bylaw 2025‑22 first reading approved (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025‑22 second reading approved (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025‑22 third and final reading approved (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025‑23 first reading approved (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025‑23 second reading approved with amendments (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025‑23 third and final reading approved (unanimous)
• Amendments to Bylaw 2025‑23 adopted, adding technical study requirements and impact categories (unanimous)
• Amendments to Bylaw 2025‑23 adopted, revising acoustic screening and removing certain sections (unanimous)

Council

The council will conduct a public hearing on Bylaws 2025-22 through 2025-26. These bylaws propose amendments to Bylaw 2016-12 for the Highvale End Land Use Area Structure Plan and to Bylaw 2025-12 for Direct Control Districts in the Keephills and Sundance areas to support data centre uses. The council will consider first through final readings of each bylaw during the meeting. No other substantive items are listed beyond standard procedural agenda points.

• Bylaw 2025-22 – Amend Bylaw 2016-12 – Highvale End Land Use Area Structure Plan (Keephills)
• Bylaw 2025-23 – Amend Bylaw 2025-12 – Direct Control District Keephills
• Bylaw 2025-24 – Amend Bylaw 2025-12 – Amend Existing Direct Control District Keephills
• Bylaw 2025-25 – Amend Bylaw 2016-12 – Highvale End Land Use Area Structure Plan (Sundance)
• Bylaw 2025-26 – Amend Bylaw 2025-12 – Direct Control District Sundance

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. A motion to receive written submissions was withdrawn. The council unanimously voted to adjourn the public hearing on the proposed land‑use bylaws to 9:00 a.m. on September 4, 2025.

• Adopt agenda (motion carried unanimously)
• Withdraw motion to receive written submissions
• Adjourn public hearing on bylaws to Sept 4, 2025 (motion carried unanimously)

Governance and Priorities Committee

This Governance and Priorities Committee meeting will receive the 2025 Q2 Financial Update and a County Broadband Update, both for information. Delegations include public input and a performance/project update report. The committee also adopts previous minutes and considers communications from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

• 2025 Q2 Financial Update received for information
• County Broadband Update including Wireless Internet Rebate Program closure report
• Performance and Project Update Report for September 2025
• Public Input delegation at 9:05 a.m.
• Adoption of June 17, 2025 committee meeting minutes

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It received the 2025 Q2 Financial Update, County Broadband Update, Performance & Project Update, Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter, and Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Q2 Financial Update for information (unanimous)
• Received County Broadband Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Performance & Project Update – September 2025 for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update for information (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for an audio/visual system test, not a regular council meeting. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Agenda items are AV TEST 1, AV TEST 2, and AV TEST 3 — no substantive business.

Council

The Parkland County Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legislative matters. The primary item is the second and third readings of Bylaw 2025-20 regarding infrastructure borrowing.

• Bylaw 2025-20: Acheson Zone 6 Infrastructure Construction Borrowing Bylaw

The council adopted an amended agenda unanimously. It passed Bylaw 2025-20 for infrastructure borrowing in the Acheson Zone 6, completing second and final readings and authorizing electronic signatures. It also passed Bylaw 2025-27 to amend a road‑closure sale, completing all three readings and authorizing electronic signatures. Finally, the council unanimously cancelled the special meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025.

• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2025-20 (infrastructure borrowing) with second and final readings and electronic signature (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2025-27 (road‑closure sale amendment) with first, second, and third readings and electronic signature (unanimous)
• Cancelled the August 19, 2025 special council meeting (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is a test with no actual meeting. The three items are AV tests (1, 2, 3) and no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• AV Test 1
• AV Test 2
• AV Test 3

Council

This meeting includes adoption of previous minutes, a delegation from the Economic Diversification Committee, and multiple proclamations. The main substantive item is a proposed $150,000 expenditure from the Water and Wastewater Restricted Surplus to complete detailed design and cost estimate for a wastewater pre-treatment facility at the Stony Plain Wastewater Transfer Station. Council will also vote on reappointing Robert Bennett to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board and approving registration costs for two community events.

• $150,000 from Water and Wastewater Restricted Surplus for design of pre-treatment facility at Stony Plain Wastewater Transfer Station (RFD 25-144)
• Reappointment of Robert Bennett to Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board for a four-year term (RFD 25-157)
• Approval of registration costs for July 15 GPRC Chamber on Tap event (RFD 25-155)
• Approval of registration costs for ABA 2025 Acheson Business Awards Gala (RFD 25-156)
• Proclamations for August (National Peacekeepers' Day) and September (including National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)

The council approved a $150,000 allocation from the Water and Wastewater Restricted Reserve to complete a detailed design and cost estimate for a pre‑treatment facility at the Stony Plain Wastewater Transfer Station. It also reappointed Robert Bennett to the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board for a four‑year term and approved registration costs for two community events using individual elected‑official community‑relations budgets. Notices were given that future motions will direct a review of the Evergreen Foundation membership and explore senior tax‑deferral options.

• Approved $150,000 for wastewater pre‑treatment facility design (unanimous)
• Reappointed Robert Bennett to Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved registration costs for GPRC Chamber on Tap event (unanimous)
• Approved registration costs for ABA 2025 Acheson Business Awards Gala (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda amendments adding Evergreen Foundation Review and Taxation Rate Options (unanimous)
• Adopted June 17, 2025 Special Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted June 24, 2025 Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received various proclamations for August and September 2025 for information (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business is scheduled for this date.

Council

Council will hear a delegation from TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre for an Active Communities Initiative grant and consider a letter of support. It will vote on first through third readings of Bylaw 2025-13 regarding the Chief Administrative Officer. Council will also receive the 2024 Annual Financial Report and consider approving updated Off-Site Levy rates and schedules (C-G) for 2025, along with an Area Structure Plan prioritization update. The meeting includes closed sessions for enforcement, economic growth, and planning matters.

• Bylaw 2025-13 – Chief Administrative Officer (first to third readings)
• 2024 Annual Financial Report
• Approval of 2025 Off-Site Levy Rates and Schedules C-G under Bylaw 2015-07
• Area Structure Plan Prioritization Project update
• TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre – Active Communities Initiative grant presentation and letter of support

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the June 10, 2025 minutes without dissent. Bylaw 2025‑13 was given its first, second, third and final readings, each passing unanimously. The 2025 Water, Sanitary, Storm and Transportation Off‑Site Levy projects and rates under Bylaw 2015‑07 were approved unanimously. The council also convened a closed session under the Municipal Government Act, then returned to regular session.

• Adopted June 24, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025‑13 received first reading (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025‑13 received second reading (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025‑13 received third and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Off‑Site Levy projects and rates (unanimous)
• Convene closed session per Municipal Government Act (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular session (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is purely a procedural audio/visual test. No meeting is occurring, and there are no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and receive several reports for information, including the May 2025 Performance & Project Update, the 2025 Q1 Financial Update, the RCMP Q4 2024 update, and the 2025 Fire Services Master Plan. It will also hear a Rural Municipalities of Alberta presentation and review off‑site levy information. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond adopting the minutes.

• Adopt May 20, 2025 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting minutes (App 25-023)
• Receive May 2025 Performance & Project Update report (App 25-040)
• Receive 2025 Q1 Financial Update (App 25-046)
• Receive RCMP Quarterly Update for Q4 2024 (App 25-045)
• Receive 2025 Fire Services Master Plan for information (RFD 25-140)

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted the June 17 agenda and the May 20 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It then unanimously approved receiving a series of reports and updates for information, including the Off‑Site Levy Overview, Performance & Project Update, Q1 Financial Update, newsletters, RCMP update, Rural Municipalities presentation, and the 2025 Fire Services Master Plan. The next meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025.

• Adopted June 17 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 20 Governance and Priorities minutes (unanimous)
• Received Off‑Site Levy Overview for information (unanimous)
• Received May 2025 Performance & Project Update report for information (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Q1 Financial Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received RCMP Q4 2024 update for information (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Fire Services Master Plan for information (unanimous)

Council

At this special meeting, the Parkland County Council will give first reading to Bylaw 2025-20, which authorizes borrowing for infrastructure construction in Acheson Zone 6. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes procedural items, a closed session, and business arising from closed session.

• BL 25-028 / Bylaw 2025-20: first reading for infrastructure borrowing – Acheson Zone 6 construction

Council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. The council also gave Bylaw 2025-20 its first reading, also unanimously.

• Adopted June 17, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025-20 received first reading (unanimous)

Council

This is a scheduled audio/visual test session for the Council chambers. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed. The agenda contains only three test items.

• AV test 1
• AV test 2
• AV test 3

Council

Council will hold a public hearing for Bylaw 2025-16, an amendment to the Parkland County Municipal Development Plan. They will also consider new Nature Policy Framework, including policies on environmentally significant areas and conservation. Council will vote on policies for elected official remuneration and expenses, and a $100,000 funding request for Entwistle watermain and wastewater crossings of Highway 16.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025-16 amending the Municipal Development Plan
• Nature Policy Framework with four related policies (Environmentally Significant Areas, Protected Natural Areas, Local Conservation Fund, Innovative Conservation Approaches)
• Elected Official Remuneration Policy C-AD22
• Elected Official Expenses Policy C-AD24
• $100,000 additional funding for detailed design of Entwistle Watermain and Wastewater Crossings of Highway 16

The council adopted the Elected Official Remuneration Policy C‑AD22 as presented with a 4‑1 vote after rejecting two proposed honorarium increases. It also approved the Elected Official Expenses Policy C‑AD24 unanimously and allocated an additional $100,000 for the Entwistle watermain and wastewater design. Several environmental policies and a municipal development bylaw were passed unanimously.

• Approved Elected Official Remuneration Policy C‑AD22 (4‑1)
• Defeated motion to increase Mayor honorarium (1‑4)
• Defeated motion to increase Deputy Mayor and Councillors honoraria (2‑3)
• Approved Elected Official Expenses Policy C‑AD24 (unanimous)
• Approved Environment‑significant Areas Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Protected Natural Areas Policy (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 funding for Entwistle Watermain/Wastewater design (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2025‑16 Municipal Development Plan – third reading (unanimous)

Council

The agenda for the June 9, 2025 Parkland County Council meeting lists only three AV test items (AV Test 1, AV Test 2, AV Test 3). No policy decisions, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting therefore contains no substantive business for residents.

• AV Test 1
• AV Test 2
• AV Test 3

Council

Parkland County Council will vote on several funding requests for infrastructure and emergency services. The meeting includes a final reading of the Land Use Bylaw and updates to municipal fees and charges.

• Expenditure of up to $4,500,000 for the Acheson Intersections project
• Third and final reading of Bylaw 2025-12 (Land Use Bylaw)
• First through third readings of Bylaw 2025-19 regarding 2025 Fees and Charges
• Funding of up to $120,000 for the NG911 Phase 2 project
• Funding of up to $65,000 for a Trails Master Plan

The council adopted the May 13 minutes and the May 27 agenda unanimously. It passed the Land Use Bylaw 2025-12 and gave Bylaw 2025-19 its third reading, both unanimously. Major funding approvals included $4.5 million for the Acheson Intersections project, $120 000 for NG911 Phase 2, $80 000 from an ACP grant (4‑1 vote), and $65 000 for a Trails Master Plan (3‑2 vote).

• Adopted May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted May 27, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2025-12 (Land Use) third reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2025-19 third reading (unanimous)
• Approved up to $4.5M for the Emerging Capital Project – Acheson Intersections (unanimous)
• Approved up to $120,000 for NG911 Phase 2 project (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 ACP grant addition to Agriculture & Environment budget (vote 4‑1)
• Approved $65,000 for Trails Master Plan (vote 3‑2)

Council

This agenda is a technical test of audio/visual equipment. No council business, decisions, or discussions are scheduled.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The committee will consider directing administration to present revised Elected Official Remuneration Policy C-AD22 and Expenses Policy C-AD24 at the June 10 Council meeting. They will also receive updates on the Rolling Meadows drainage study, Q1 2025 financials, the county-wide Water and Wastewater Master Plan, and the May 2025 Performance & Project Update. Public input is scheduled, and the committee will convene in closed session to discuss matters protected under FOIP.

• Council Remuneration Review – direction to present revised policies C-AD22 and C-AD24 at June 10 Council meeting
• Rolling Meadows Estates Drainage Study – final draft report update received for information
• 2025 Q1 Financial Update – financial statements and presentation received for information
• Water and Wastewater Master Plan – county-wide update received for information
• Performance & Project Update Report – May 2025 received for information

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the April 15 minutes unanimously. It directed administration to present the revised Elected Official Remuneration Policy (C‑AD22) and the revised Expenses Policy (C‑AD24) at the June 10 council meeting. The committee also moved into closed session twice and accepted several project updates for information.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted April 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed admin to present revised remuneration policy at June 10 council meeting (unanimous)
• Directed admin to present revised expenses policy at June 10 council meeting (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session at 9:44 a.m. (unanimous)
• Accepted Rolling Meadows Drainage Study update for information (unanimous)
• Accepted Water and Wastewater Master Plan update for information (unanimous)
• Accepted ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee update for information (unanimous)

Council

The agenda is for an A/V test only. No official business is being decided or discussed.

Council

Parkland County Council will consider the 2026 Budget Philosophy and Five-Year Financial Plan, including a tax rate target, and give final reading to a bylaw appointing a Chief Administrative Officer. A delegation from the Town of Stony Plain will present a recreation facility update, and Council will also approve registration for a golf tournament at a cost of $299 and appoint weed and pest inspectors.

• Bylaw 2025-13 – Chief Administrative Officer appointment (first, second, third, and final readings)
• 2026 Budget Philosophy, Tax Rate Target, and Five-Year Financial Plan (2027–2031)
• Appointment of 2025 Weed and Pest Inspectors under the Weed Control Act and Agricultural Pests Act
• Town of Stony Plain recreation facility update presentation
• Councillor Kobasiuk registration for Sturgeon County Mayor's Golf Tournament at $299 from Division 3 Community Relations Budget

The council unanimously approved several items, including adopting the meeting agenda and previous minutes. It tabled Bylaw 2025-13 to the June 24 meeting, approved a $299 golf tournament registration, and adopted the 2026 Budget Philosophy. The council also received the Five‑Year Financial Plan, authorized an intervenor role in the TransAlta Linear assessment complaint, and appointed the 2025 weed and pest inspectors.

• Adopted May 13 agenda (amended) – unanimous
• Adopted April 22 minutes – unanimous
• Tabled Bylaw 2025-13 to June 24, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved Councillor Kobasiuk's $299 golf tournament registration – unanimous
• Approved 2026 Budget Philosophy – unanimous
• Received Five‑Year Financial Plan as information – unanimous
• Authorized intervenor status for TransAlta Linear appeal (L25/TRAN/WILS-0) – unanimous
• Appointed 2025 Weed and Pest Inspectors – unanimous

Council

This agenda is solely for an audio/video system test. There are no decisions, discussions, or public hearings scheduled. The council is not conducting any official business at this session.

• AV Test 1
• AV Test 2
• AV Test 3

Council

This is not a regular council meeting. The agenda consists solely of audio/visual test items (AV TEST 1, 2, 3) with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

Council

This agenda is an audio/visual system test, not a regular council meeting. No official business, decisions, or discussions will occur.

Council

This agenda is a test run with no meeting occurring. It consists solely of A/V test items and procedural placeholders.

Council

The meeting agenda lists only three audiovisual test items and contains no substantive council business, decisions, or public hearings.

Council

Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 2025-12, a comprehensive update to the Parkland County Land Use Bylaw, with second reading proposed and third reading scheduled for May 27, 2025. The meeting also includes first, second, and third readings of the Acheson Water Special Tax Bylaw and the Tax Rate Bylaw, cancellation of minimum taxes on leased Crown lands totaling $193.79, approval of 2024 audited financial statements, and appointment of public members to several committees. Additionally, multiple closed-session items are scheduled to discuss confidential matters including intergovernmental relations, legal advice, personal privacy, and a council code of conduct issue.

• Public hearing and second reading of Bylaw 2025-12 – Parkland County Land Use Bylaw with amendments
• First, second, and third readings of Acheson Water Special Tax Bylaw 2025-15
• First, second, and third readings of Tax Rate Bylaw 2025-14
• Cancellation of 2025 minimum taxes on leased Crown lands (roll numbers 2195001, 2196001, 2198001, 2197001: $160.56 total; roll 275001: $33.23)
• Approval of 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements presented by Metrix Group LLP

The council approved $400,000 from the Environmental Restricted Surplus for remediation of the former Building Products site in Wabamun and $100,000 from the Business Attraction Restricted Surplus for a Wabamun Revitalization Strategy. Public member appointments to several boards and committees were approved. Bylaws 2025-15 (Acheson Water Special Tax) and 2025-14 (Tax Rate) received third and final readings. Minimum taxes on specific Crown‑leased lands were cancelled.

• Approved public member appointments to boards and committees (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2025-15 (Acheson Water Special Tax) third and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2025-14 (Tax Rate) third and final reading (unanimous)
• Cancelled 2025 minimum taxes on Crown‑leased lands (total $160.56) (unanimous)
• Cancelled 2025 minimum tax on Roll 275001 ($33.23) (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 environmental remediation funding for Wabamun (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 funding for Wabamun Revitalization Strategy (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. It will receive presentations on the RCMP Annual Performance Plan, Alberta Parenting for the Future Association, an Alberta Beach mutual‑aid request, and a draft Nature Policy Framework, with motions to accept the draft and direct the final version to the June 10, 2025 Council meeting. The committee will also review council remuneration policy revisions and receive municipal newsletters before entering a closed‑session.

• Adopt April 1, 2025 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting minutes (App 25-016)
• Appointment – RCMP Annual Performance Plan presentation (App 25-027)
• Draft Nature Policy Framework update with motions to accept and forward to council (App 25-032)
• Council Remuneration Review: revised Elected Official Remuneration Policy C-AD22 and Expenses Policy C-AD24 (RFD 25-094)
• Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter received for information (COM 25-041)

The Governance and Priorities Committee accepted the Nature Policy Framework update for information and unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and minutes. It directed administration to provide a salary comparison chart and supported maintaining current compensation, internet allowance, meal rates, and training budgets for the 2025‑2029 term. The motion to bring the final Nature Policy Framework to the June 10 council meeting was defeated, and the recommendation to exempt the Deputy Mayor salary from COLA increases was tabled.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Nature Policy Framework update for information (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to bring final Nature Policy Framework to June 10 council meeting
• Directed admin to provide salary comparison chart for May 20 committee (information)
• Supported maintaining internet allowance $113 and meal rates (unanimous)
• Tabled recommendation to exempt Deputy Mayor salary from COLA increase
• Convene closed session (unanimous)

Council

The agenda indicates that this session is for A/V testing only. No official business is scheduled for discussion or decision.

Council

Parkland County Council will consider a final 2025 budget that includes a proposed $657,500 increase to the municipal tax levy. The body will also discuss council remuneration, curbside recycling options, and various funding requests.

• 2025 Final Budget: Proposed $657,500 increase to the municipal tax levy
• Curbside Blue Bag Recycling: Proposed free service for Big Lake Area ($36,000/year) and Entwistle ($14,400/year)
• STARS Funding: Proposed additional $11,000 for Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service
• Bylaw 2023-04: Road closure for sale and consolidation within SE 7-53-3-W5
• Community Preparedness: Proposed $40,000 addition to 2025 Budget funded by the Red Cross

Council adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously and appointed Odessa Bartel as the Substitute Returning Officer for the 2025 municipal election. The council also approved $11,000 for the STARS rescue service, introduced free blue‑bag curbside recycling for Big Lake ($36,000/yr) and Entwistle ($14,400/yr) residents, and ordered the closure of the Entwistle Recycling Depot. Finally, a $1,406,714 program‑budget adjustment was approved, increasing the municipal tax levy by $657,500.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 25 and March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Odessa Bartel as Substitute Returning Officer (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2023-04 for road closure (unanimous)
• Approved additional $11,000 for STARS (unanimous)
• Approved free blue‑bag recycling for Big Lake residents ($36,000/yr) (unanimous)
• Approved free blue‑bag recycling for Entwistle residents ($14,400/yr) (unanimous)
• Approved $1,406,714 program‑budget adjustments, raising tax levy by $657,500 (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is solely for audio/visual equipment testing; no decisions, discussions, or public business are scheduled.

Governance and Priorities Committee

This Governance and Priorities Committee meeting features four informational presentations: STARS In Your Community, Culture Partners Year in Review, Family and Community Support Services 2024 Year in Review, and an Economic Update from CIBC Wood Gundy. No voting on new policies or expenditures is scheduled; all items are received for information. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes, routine communications, and a 15-minute public input period.

• Public input period (15 mins) at 9:05 a.m.
• Presentation: STARS In Your Community by Glenda Farnden (received for information)
• Presentation: Culture Partners Year in Review from Pioneer Museum, RedBrick Common, Wabamun Museum
• Presentation: FCSS 2024 Year in Review from multiple county partners
• Presentation: Economic Update by CIBC Wood Gundy

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 18 meeting, both unanimously. It also approved receiving several presentations and updates for information, including STARS, Culture Partners Year in Review, Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter, Federation of Canadian Municipalities update, Family and Community Support Services review, and an Economic Update. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Received STARS presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Culture Partners Year in Review presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter for information (unanimous)
• Received Federation of Canadian Municipalities update for information (unanimous)
• Received Family and Community Support Services presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Economic Update presentation for information (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is an audio/visual test only. No meeting occurred and no decisions, discussions, or public hearings were conducted.

Council

This special council meeting continues a public hearing from March 11 on Bylaw 2025-08, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw for the Highvale End Direct Control District. Proposed motions would remove certain parcels from the district and add others, and potentially give second and third reading.

• Public hearing continuation on Bylaw 2025-08 to amend Land Use Bylaw 2017-18
• Proposed deletion of lands NE-13-51-4-5, NW 13-51-4-5, SE-13-51-4-5, SW-13-51-4-5, SE-24-51-4-5, SW-24-51-4-5 from Section 4(5)a
• Proposed deletion of Section 4(6) and renumbering
• Amendment to Schedule A map removing the same six parcels from Amendment Area 1
• Motions for second and third reading of Bylaw 2025-08

The council adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. It approved two amendments to Bylaw 2025-08: deleting specific lands from Section 4(5)a and deleting Section 4(6) while renumbering Section 4(7) to 4(6). A motion to schedule a follow‑up special council meeting on April 16 was defeated.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve amendment deleting lands from Section 4(5)a of Bylaw 2025-08 (4‑for, 2‑against)
• Approve amendment deleting Section 4(6) and renumbering Section 4(7) to 4(6) of Bylaw 2025-08 (4‑for, 2‑against)
• Defeat motion to schedule special council meeting on April 16, 2025 (2‑for, 4‑against)

Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on a road closure and sale in Meridian 5 Range 6 Township 52, and consider first reading of a new Land Use Bylaw (2025-12) with a public hearing scheduled for April 22. A request for $300,000 in funding from the Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club for facility development is up for a decision. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, a delegation on the Hasse Lake Redevelopment Concept Plan, and a request to cancel the May 6 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025-07 – road closure and sale at Meridian 5 Range 6 Township 52 Plan 822 1031
• First reading of Bylaw 2025-12 – new Parkland County Land Use Bylaw, with public hearing set for April 22, 2025
• Request for Decision: $300,000 funding for Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club for facility development
• Cancellation of the May 6, 2025 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting
• Project Update Report for March 2025 to be received for information

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the March 11 and March 13 minutes unanimously. It received the Hasse Lake Redevelopment Concept Plan for information and gave first readings to Bylaw 2025-07 and Bylaw 2025-12, also scheduling a public hearing for the latter on April 22, 2025. A motion to approve $300,000 funding for the Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club was defeated with six votes against.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Hasse Lake Redevelopment Concept Plan for information (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025-07 received first reading (unanimous)
• Bylaw 2025-12 received first reading (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2025-12 on April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Defeated $300,000 funding request for Parkland Pickleheads Pickleball Club (6‑0 against)

Council

The agenda indicates that this session is for A/V testing only. No official business is scheduled for this date.

Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural test items. No substantive policy decisions or public business are listed.

Council

The council will consider three motions: to convene a closed session under the Municipal Government Act, to review a land‑use bylaw update, and to return to a regular meeting session. Each motion will be voted on during the meeting.

• Motion to convene a closed session (RFD 25-051) – sponsor: Mayor Allan Gamble
• Motion to review Land Use Bylaw Update (PRE 25-018) – sponsor: Cornforth
• Motion to revert to a regular session (RFD 25-052) – sponsor: Mayor Allan Gamble

Council

Parkland County Council will hold public hearings on four bylaws: Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan amendment, Land Use Bylaw redistricting, Fire Services Bylaw amendment, and Highvale End Land Use Direct Control District regulations. Council will also consider a motion to act as trustee for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board's assets and records after dissolution. The meeting includes three closed sessions for code of conduct matters.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2025-05 (Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan amendment)
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2025-06 (Land Use Bylaw redistricting)
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2025-04 (Amending Fire Services Bylaw 2023-17)
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2025-08 (Highvale End Land Use Direct Control District regulations)
• Motion to appoint Parkland County as trustee for Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board assets and records

Council

Parkland County Council will review 2024 Q4 financial statements and propose several million dollars in surplus transfers. The body is also considering the third reading of the Municipal Development Plan and appointments for the 2025 Assessment Review Board.

• Proposed carryforward of $1,640,159 for incomplete programs and tax-funded projects to 2025
• Proposed transfer of $6,948,957 of 2024 tax surplus to restricted surplus
• Proposed transfer of $3,201,280 from Unrestricted Surplus to Long Term Sustainability
• Third reading of Bylaw 2024-22 Parkland County Municipal Development Plan
• Appointments of the 2025 Assessment Review Board clerk, chair, and six panelists

Council

This agenda is marked as an audio/visual test with no actual meeting scheduled. The council is not discussing or deciding any business at this time.

• A/V test only — no items for public action or discussion

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt minutes, hear delegations from the public and the Royal Canadian Legion, receive a presentation on the Kickstand Youth Integrated Services project, and review updates from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The committee will then convene in closed session under FOIP to discuss a Planning and Development Land Use Bylaw update.

• Adoption of February 4 meeting minutes
• 9:05 a.m. public input delegation
• 10:00 a.m. presentation from Royal Canadian Legion Branch #256 Stony Plain
• Presentation on the Kickstand Youth Integrated Services project
• Closed session for Land Use Bylaw update (Section 197 of Municipal Government Act)

Council

Council will hold public hearings on two related bylaws to amend the Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan and the Land Use Bylaw for a property in SW-33-52-26-W4M. Other business includes first readings for several development-related bylaws, a code of conduct bylaw, a solid waste utility bylaw, and amendments to fees and charges. Council will also consider funding for a wildfire mitigation strategy ($150,000), a community disaster recovery framework ($96,800), and Wabamun Pier rehabilitation (up to $280,000).

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025-02: Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan amendment for SW-33-52-26-W4M
• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025-03: Land Use Bylaw redistricting for Pt. SW-33-52-26-W4M
• First reading and public hearing scheduled for Bylaw 2025-05 and 2025-06 for Beacon Data Centre development
• Proposed adoption of Solid Waste Utility Bylaw 2025-09 with all readings at this meeting
• Direction to administer a plan for Parkland Dragonboat Racing Club storage at Wabamun

Council

This agenda contains only three placeholder items labeled 'Test 1', 'Test 2', and 'Test 3' with no substantive business listed. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no decisions or discussions on public matters.

• No substantive items listed; agenda consists of three test entries

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive informational updates from the Community Sustainability, Agricultural Services, and Economic Diversification committees. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Adoption of January 21, 2025 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Minutes
• Community Sustainability Committee Update
• Agricultural Services Board Committee Update
• Economic Diversification Committee Update
• Planning and Development Update

Council

This agenda is purely a technical A/V test with no decisions, discussions, or public business.

Council

This agenda is largely procedural, with the main action being a closed session to discuss items protected under Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. No substantive open-session business is listed.

Council

The Council will meet to discuss matters protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The agenda focuses on a closed session regarding governance and future planning.

• Closed session to discuss PRE 25-011 Governance and Future Planning

Council

The council will adopt the January 14 meeting minutes and hold public hearings on two land‑use bylaw amendments affecting the Village of Wabamun and Osprey Bay. A request will be voted on to approve up to $230,000 from the recreation surplus for a boiler replacement at the Entwistle Community Recreation Centre. Additional items include a proclamation for World Interfaith Harmony Week and a closed‑session meeting.

• Public hearing – Bylaw 2024‑25 amendment for Village of Wabamun redistricting
• Public hearing – Bylaw 2024‑24 amendment for Osprey Bay Direct Control District redistricting
• Funding request up to $230,000 for Entwistle Recreation Centre pool boiler replacement
• Proclamation for World Interfaith Harmony Week (February 2025)
• Closed‑session meeting under the Municipal Government Act

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt minutes from December 2024 and receive information updates from the RCMP, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and the County's Highway 16A construction project. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure.

• Adoption of December 3, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee minutes
• RCMP Quarterly update for Parkland, Evansburg, and Drayton Valley
• Hwy 16A Acheson Intersection Construction update
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
• Closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure

Council

The agenda for the Parkland County Council meeting on January 20, 2025 lists only an audio/visual test. No substantive items, such as rezoning or budget decisions, are scheduled. The meeting is therefore procedural with no council business.

Council

The Parkland County Council will consider first reading of two bylaws that would amend the Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan and redistribute a parcel (SW-33-52-26-W4M). Public hearings for both are proposed for February 11, 2025. Council will also give first reading to a new Code of Conduct Bylaw. Other items include adoption of previous meeting minutes, public input, and a closed session.

• First reading of Bylaw 2025-02 to amend the Acheson Industrial Area Structure Plan (BL 24-047)
• First reading of Bylaw 2025-03 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for redistricting Pt. SW-33-52-26-W4M (BL 24-048)
• First reading of Code of Conduct Bylaw 2025-01 (BL 24-045)
• Public hearings scheduled for February 11, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. for the above bylaws
• Adoption of minutes from December 3 and December 10, 2024 meetings

Council

This agenda is solely an audio/visual system test. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.