Cold Lake public meetings in 2022

Economic Development Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Cold Lake Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on 2022-12-26 contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Regional Utility Services Commission

This agenda for the Cold Lake Regional Utility Services Commission meeting on 2022-12-26 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for this meeting.

Council - Special Meeting

This is a special council meeting with two substantive items: a draft business plan for the Cold Lake Primary Care Medical Clinic and a closed-door discussion of a land acquisition opportunity. The clinic business plan is the only item with a public attachment; the land acquisition will be discussed in camera (closed session).

• Cold Lake Primary Care Medical Clinic - Draft Business Plan (public discussion)
• Land Acquisition Opportunity (in camera / closed session)

Council authorized the purchase of a property at 2504 Glacier Gate. Additionally, Council directed administration to release a draft business plan for a proposed Primary Care Medical Clinic and schedule a public hearing.

• Approved purchase of Lot 53, Block 6, Plan 1822453 (2504 Glacier Gate) for $1,200,000 plus GST (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to make the draft business plan for a Primary Care Medical Clinic Municipal Controlled Corporation available (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to schedule a statutory public hearing for the proposed medical clinic (Unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

This is the regular meeting of Cold Lake City Council on December 13, 2022. Council will consider several bylaws, including a short-term borrowing bylaw, amendments to the water and sewer bylaw, a new fee schedule for planning and development, and an amendment to the debenture borrowing bylaw for the Public Works Operations Centre. The main items are the 2023 operating and capital budgets, which will be presented for deliberation. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, public question period, delegations, committee reports, and several in-camera items.

• 2023 Operating Budget and 2023 Capital Budget deliberations
• Bylaw No. 762-FN-22 - Short-Term Borrowing Bylaw 2023-2026
• Bylaw No. 763-UT-22 - Amendment to Water and Sewer Bylaw No. 441-UT-12
• Bylaw No. 764-DA-22 - Fee Schedule for Planning and Development and Safety Codes Services
• Bylaw No. 765-FN-22 - Amendment to Debenture Borrowing Bylaw for Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1

Council approved a 2023 operating budget of $54,821,629 and a capital budget of $23,308,000. The city also restricted $735,000 from the 2022 surplus for various community and infrastructure projects. Additionally, Council authorized the purchase of two land parcels and a legal challenge regarding payments in lieu of taxes.

• Approved 2023 Operating Budget of $54,821,629 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Capital Budget of $23,308,000 (Unanimous)
• Restricted $735,000 from 2022 surplus for 10 specific projects (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Block A, Plan 508RS for $65,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of portion of SW 3-63-2-4 for $13,500 (Unanimous)
• Directed application to Federal Court for Judicial Review regarding 4 Wing Cold Lake tax payments (Unanimous)
• Renewed Business Retention and Attraction Incentive Program for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $250 donation to Cold Lake Agricultural Society (Unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake council is meeting to consider several financial items, including a new short-term borrowing bylaw for 2023-2026 and updates to budget and tax rate policies. They will also hear delegations from the Canadian Public Works Association and the Cold Lake Fighter Jets Football Club, and discuss a property tax refund and a redesign of victim services.

• Bylaw No. 762-FN-22 - Short-Term Borrowing Bylaw 2023-2026
• Policy No. 226-FN-22 - Budget and Tax Rate Principles Policy
• Property Tax Refund - Darrell Jensen (5123 50 Ave)
• Advocacy - Redesign of Victims Services
• Cancel December 20, 2022 Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

Council approved a new Budget and Tax Rate Principles Policy and rescinded three older financial policies. The City also authorized a letter to the Minister of Justice regarding victim services redesign and denied a property tax refund request.

• Approved Policy No. 226-FN-22 Budget and Tax Rate Principles Policy (Unanimous)
• Rescinded Policy No. 004-FN-97 Unbudgeted Funds Policy (Unanimous)
• Rescinded Policy No. 036-FN-98 Budget Policy (Unanimous)
• Rescinded Policy No. 077-FN-03 Operating Budget Surplus/Deficit Policy (Unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Minister of Justice regarding victim services redesign (Unanimous)
• Denied $11,713.31 property tax refund to D.C. Jensen Enterprises Ltd. (Defeated Unanimously)
• Approved amendments to Policy No. 219-AD-21 Volunteer Firefighter Honorarium Policy (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 762-FN-22 Short-Term Borrowing Bylaw 2023-2026 (Unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a new budget and tax rate principles policy, advocacy for redesigning victim services, an immigration program update, an agreement with the Government of Alberta, a lake trout working group, and a grant extension. The agenda includes public question period and an in-camera session.

• Policy No. 226-FN-22 - Budget and Tax Rate Principles Policy
• Advocacy - Redesign of Victims Services
• Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) - Rural Renewal Stream
• Government of Alberta (GOA) Biology Casework Analysis Agreement
• Year Four (4) Family Resource Network (FRN) Grant Extension

The Corporate Priorities Committee directed administration to bring a new Budget and Tax Rate Principles Policy to Council for approval and to rescind three existing budget policies. The committee also recommended that Council authorize a letter to the Minister of Justice regarding the redesign of victim services in Alberta.

• Directed Administration to bring Budget and Tax Rate Principles Policy (No. 226-FN-22) to Council for approval (Unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring three existing budget policies (No. 004-FN-97, 036-FN-98, 077-FN-03) to Council to be rescinded (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council authorize a letter to the Minister of Justice regarding the redesign of victim services in Alberta (Unanimous)
• Accepted Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) - Rural Renewal Stream report as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Government of Alberta (GOA) Biology Casework Analysis Agreement report as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Year Four (4) Family Resource Network (FRN) Grant Extension report as information (Unanimous)

Council - Budget Meeting

This agenda for the Cold Lake, AB Council Budget Meeting on 2022-11-09 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider two bylaw amendments: one to permit waterpipes (hookahs) under the Smoking Bylaw, and another to restrict loitering in commercial lanes under the Community Standards Bylaw. The council will also review a 2022 capital budget amendment, a homeless camps vegetation management program, and appointments to assessment review boards. Several delegation reports and monthly staff reports are on the agenda for discussion.

• Bylaw No. 759-PL-22 to amend Smoking Bylaw No. 554-PL-15 to permit waterpipes (public hearing)
• Bylaw No. 761-PL-22 to amend Community Standards Bylaw No. 538-PL-14 to restrict loitering in commercial lanes (public hearing)
• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment, including a funding request from Cold Lake John Howard Society MAT Program
• Homeless Camps Vegetation Management Program
• Appointment of Chairperson for Local Assessment Review Board (LARB) and Composite Assessment Review Board (CARB)

Council approved a capital budget amendment to establish a shelter for unhoused persons and passed a bylaw to restrict loitering in commercial lanes. A proposed amendment to permit waterpipes was defeated. Council also authorized a vegetation management program to address fire hazards at homeless camps.

• Approved $625,000 from unrestricted surplus to establish a shelter for unhoused persons at 4716 40 Avenue (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw No. 761-PL-22 to restrict loitering in commercial lanes (Unanimous)
• Defeated Bylaw No. 759-PL-22 to permit waterpipes (2-5)
• Approved $75,000 from Council Contingency for a vegetation management program to reduce fire hazards on City-owned properties (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Vining as Chairperson of the Local Assessment Review Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Lefebvre as Chairperson of the Composite Assessment Review Board (Unanimous)
• Accepted presentations from Economic Development Advisory Committee, Cold Lake Library Board, and Cold Lake Museums as information for 2023 budget deliberations (Unanimous)

Council - Budget Meeting

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Council - Budget Meeting

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Council - Budget Meeting

This is a budget meeting of the Cold Lake City Council. The agenda contains only procedural elements and no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Council - Budget Meeting

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Council - Budget Meeting

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Council - Budget Meeting

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Council - Budget Meeting

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Council - Regular Meeting

Council approved $325,000 to acquire a facility for an unhoused persons MAT/Shelter Program and $100,000 for the Cold Lake John Howard Society. Other key actions included approving a new Parade Policy and directing administration to heighten enforcement regarding vagrancy and public safety.

• Approved $325,000 to acquire a facility for an unhoused persons MAT/Shelter Program (6-1)
• Approved $100,000 funding for Cold Lake John Howard Society (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy No. 224-RC-22 Parade Policy (5-2)
• Approved $21,000 for three Infrastructure Safety Fund projects (Unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 to prepare 4716 40 Avenue property for development (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to heighten enforcement of vagrancy and public safety (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw No. 761-PL-22 to restrict loitering in commercial lanes (Unanimous)
• Ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement with AUPE for 2022-2026 (Unanimous)

Council - Annual Organizational Meeting

This is the annual organizational meeting where Cold Lake council makes appointments to boards, committees, and commissions. The agenda includes an in camera session and the adoption of the agenda, but the main business is the appointment decisions.

• Council board, committee and commission appointments for 2022
• In camera session
• Indigenous land acknowledgement
• Disclosure of interest

Council unanimously approved the agenda and the appointments of Mayor and Council members to various city boards, committees, and commissions for the 2022/2023 term.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to various boards, committees, and commissions for 2022/2023 (Unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several policy items, including amendments to snow removal and winter road maintenance, a medical transportation grant policy, a parade policy, and a property tax framework. They will also review reports on crime enforcement options, an aquatics centre concept design, red-light violations, infrastructure safety fund applications, a heritage designation request from the Anglican Church, and a request for support for Ukrainian refugees.

• Enforcement options to address crime, including homeless camps and no loitering bylaws
• Policy No. 103-OP-08 amendments for snow removal and winter road maintenance
• Policy No. 223-FC-22 Medical Transportation Grant Policy
• Policy No. 224-RC-22 Parade Policy
• Property Tax Framework Policy with city and multi-family comparisons

The Corporate Priorities Committee reviewed and recommended several items for full Council approval, including amendments to the Snow Removal and Winter Road Maintenance Policy, a new Medical Transportation Grant Policy, and a Parade Policy. The committee also approved three infrastructure safety projects totaling $22,000 and directed administration on a heritage designation request from the Anglican Church.

• Recommended snow removal policy amendments for Council approval (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Medical Transportation Grant Policy at Oct 25 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring Parade Policy to Oct 25 Council meeting (5-1)
• Approved three infrastructure safety projects: zebra crossing on 61 Ave ($1,500), flashing crosswalk on Veterans Drive ($15,500), access gate at Imperial Park ($5,000) (unanimous)
• Maintained status quo on property tax rate setting process (unanimous)
• Directed administration to inform Anglican Church they need formal written request for heritage designation (unanimous)
• Extended meeting past 9:30 p.m. sunset clause (unanimous)

Council - Special Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a delegation from the Cold Lake John Howard Society, presented by Candice Sutterfield. The agenda includes only the call to order, land acknowledgement, agenda adoption, disclosure of interest, the delegation, and adjournment. No decisions or other business are listed.

• Delegation by Candice Sutterfield of the Cold Lake John Howard Society
• Attachments include delegation application and CIIG document

Council received a delegation from the Cold Lake John Howard Society seeking $100,000 under the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant for outreach programs and a potential building. No decision was made; the request will be considered at the next regular meeting on October 25, 2022. The meeting was otherwise procedural, adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried unanimously)
• Heard delegation from Cold Lake John Howard Society requesting $100,000 grant; no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting at 5:57 p.m. (carried unanimously)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and decisions on several bylaws, including a clean energy improvement program, land use amendments, and an environmental reserve boundary adjustment. New business includes proposed amendments to the smoking bylaw to permit waterpipes, a new taxi regulation bylaw, a grant application for a regional tourism plan, and a funding request from the Grand Centre Lions Club. The meeting also includes reports from committees and staff, and two in-camera items regarding a land sale and marina disposition.

• Public hearing and old business: Bylaw 756-FN-22 to establish a Clean Energy Improvement Program
• Public hearing and old business: Bylaw 757-LU-22 to amend Land Use Bylaw 382-LU-10
• Public hearing and old business: Bylaw 758-LU-22 for environmental reserve boundary adjustment for Lot R, Plan 2742NY
• New business: Bylaw 759-PL-22 to amend Smoking Bylaw 554-PL-15 to permit waterpipes
• New business: Bylaw 760-PL-22 to regulate the operation of taxis

Council defeated a bylaw that would have allowed an environmental reserve boundary adjustment for Lot R, Plan 2742NY, with a vote of 3 in favor and 4 opposed. Council also gave final reading to bylaws establishing a Clean Energy Improvement Program and amending the Land Use Bylaw. A bylaw to permit waterpipes received first reading, and a bylaw to regulate taxis was passed.

• Defeated Bylaw 758-LU-22 environmental reserve boundary adjustment for Lot R (3-4)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 756-FN-22 Clean Energy Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 757-LU-22 Land Use Bylaw amendment (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 759-PL-22 to permit waterpipes; public hearing set (6-1)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 760-PL-22 to regulate taxis (unanimous)
• Supported joint ACP grant application with Town of Bonnyville for regional tourism strategy (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to enter 3-year License Agreement with Cold Lake Rowing Club for boat storage (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Grand Centre Lions Club for Santa's Anonymous (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Council approved several funding decisions, including reallocating $82,000 from Council Goodwill to the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Program, and passed a new taxi regulation bylaw (Bylaw No. 750-PL-22) with unanimous support. Council also approved multiple community grants totaling over $52,000, a five-year assessor contract with Accurate Assessment Group Ltd., and maintained the ATCO Gas franchise fee at 13% for 2023. No substantive decisions were made on the Cold Lake Rowing Club's request to move to Kinosoo Beach, which was only discussed.

• Approved $82,000 reallocation from Council Goodwill to grant program (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw No. 750-PL-22 regulating taxi operations (unanimous)
• Approved five-year assessor contract with Accurate Assessment Group Ltd. (unanimous)
• Maintained ATCO Gas franchise fee at 13% for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Age Friendly Cold Lake Society (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Kinosoo Performing Arts (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Lakeland Multicultural Association for Diwali event (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Council approved a new Chief Administrative Officer agreement with Kevin Nagoya, extended the ATCO Electric franchise agreement, and directed administration to increase the franchise fee to 5.75%. Several community grants were approved, including $10,000 for the Cold Lake Fighter Jets Football Club and $6,500 for the Cold Lake Aero's Hockey Club. A motion to lower the standard speed limit to 40 km/h on residential streets was defeated.

• Approved CAO agreement with Kevin Nagoya effective Sept. 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Extended ATCO Electric franchise agreement for first 5-year term (unanimous)
• Directed administration to increase franchise fee to 5.75% (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Cold Lake Fighter Jets Football Club (unanimous)
• Approved up to $6,500 grant to Cold Lake Aero's Hockey Club (unanimous)
• Approved multiple community grants totaling over $30,000 (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to lower residential speed limit to 40 km/h (1-5)
• Approved MOU with Cold Lake Curling Club (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Council will review and potentially adopt Bylaw No. 755-PL-22, which updates the Animal Care and Control Bylaw. They will also discuss Northern Lights Library System policies, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, and a funding request for a golf scramble. Several items will be discussed in camera, including agreements with local organizations and a dispatching services RFP.

• Bylaw No. 755-PL-22 - Animal Care and Control Bylaw
• Review of Northern Lights Library System (NLLS) Policies
• Alberta Advantage Immigration Program - Rural Renewal Stream
• Request for Funding - Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc. (TCVI) 2022 Golf Scramble
• In camera: MOU with Cold Lake Agricultural Society, MOU with Cold Lake Curling Club, RFP for Dispatching Services NG911, Agreement with Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre

Council gave final approval to Bylaw No. 755-PL-22 regulating animal care and control. It authorized administration to apply for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program under both the Entrepreneur and Rural Renewal streams. Council also approved a $250 hole sponsorship for the Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc. golf scramble and directed administration to enter into memorandums of understanding with the Cold Lake Agricultural Society and the Cold Lake Curling Club.

• Approved Bylaw No. 755-PL-22 (Animal Care and Control) on second and third reading unanimously.
• Authorized administration to apply for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Entrepreneur Stream.
• Authorized administration to work with local employers on a Rural Renewal Stream application, with final approval by Council.
• Approved a $250 hole sponsorship for the Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc. golf scramble from Council Goodwill funds.
• Directed administration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cold Lake Agricultural Society.
• Directed administration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cold Lake Curling Club.
• Authorized a two-year agreement with the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority for dispatching services at $33,244.20 annually.
• Directed administration to execute a sale and construction agreement transferring land to the Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre Society for $1.00.

Council - Regular Meeting

Council approved up to $10,000 in-kind support for the 2022 Extreme Mudfest event, including a generator, busing, and a vendor permit, with funds from Council Goodwill. The vote was 5-1, with Councillor Parker opposed. Council also gave final reading to a borrowing bylaw amendment for the Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1 and first reading to a new Animal Care and Control Bylaw.

• Approved $10,000 in-kind support for 2022 Extreme Mudfest (5-1)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 754-FN-22 amending debenture borrowing for Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 755-PL-22, Animal Care and Control Bylaw (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Alysha Hudson from Cold Lake Library Board (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Portage College Computer Science Program (unanimous)
• Approved RCMP Cold Lake Municipal Detachment Multi-Year Financial Plan 2023-2028 in principle (unanimous)
• Deferred request for financial support for ARP primary care model to 2023 budget deliberations (unanimous)
• Approved $500 Eagle Sponsor sponsorship for 2022 APEGA Lakeland Branch Golf Tournament (unanimous)

Council - Special Meeting

The special meeting was called to order, adopted the agenda, and made one substantive decision: appointing Councillor Bailey and Councillor Vining to the Animal Control Tribunal. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no other business discussed.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Bailey and Councillor Vining to Animal Control Tribunal (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 753-AD-22 amending the Cemetery Management Bylaw, maintained the existing marina fee structure (referring a fuel mark-up reduction to 2023 budget talks), and authorized a letter of support for Portage College's micro-credential application. In closed session, Council directed administration to stop pursuing land purchase SW 29-63-2-4 and approved a memorandum of agreement with the Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre Society. A request from the Chamber of Commerce for $30,000 toward a healthcare research project was deferred to the August 9 meeting.

• Approved Bylaw 753-AD-22 (cemetery management amendment) final reading (unanimous)
• Maintained marina fee structure, referred fuel mark-up reduction to 2023 budget (6-1)
• Authorized letter of support for Portage College micro-credential application (unanimous)
• Accepted cheerleading teams' delegation as information (unanimous)
• Directed administration to discontinue efforts to acquire SW 29-63-2-4 (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre Society (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with several bylaws up for consideration, including amendments to the solid waste bylaw, a supplementary tax rate bylaw, a tax installment payment plan bylaw, and a cemetery management bylaw. Council will also discuss a road adjacent to 806 Schooner Drive, receive financial reports for May 2022, and hear delegations from cheerleading teams and other groups. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports, plus an in-camera discussion on a memorandum of understanding with the Cold Lake Agricultural Society.

• Bylaw No. 738-UT-22 to amend solid waste bylaw
• Bylaw No. 751-AN-22 supplementary tax rate bylaw
• Bylaw No. 752-FN-22 tax installment payment plan bylaw
• Bylaw No. 753-AD-22 to amend cemetery management bylaw
• City road adjacent to 806 Schooner Drive (Lot 17, Block 21, Plan 182 2376)

Council gave final readings to bylaws amending the solid waste bylaw and setting supplementary tax rates for 2022, and adopted a tax installment payment plan bylaw. It also approved an encroachment agreement for a property on Schooner Drive, declined an invitation to a golf tournament, and directed administration to explore curbside recycling for the ICI sector. A request from cheerleading teams for a colour run was deferred to the next meeting.

• Adopted Bylaw 738-UT-22 amending solid waste bylaw (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 751-AN-22 setting supplementary tax rates (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 752-FN-22 tax installment payment plan (unanimous)
• Approved encroachment agreement for 806 Schooner Drive (unanimous)
• Declined RMA District 5 golf tournament invitation (unanimous)
• Directed administration to explore curbside recycling for ICI sector (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring parade policy framework (unanimous)
• Deferred cheerleading colour run request to July 12 meeting

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several policy items, including a proposed no-loitering bylaw, a social media recognition policy, the 2012 Transportation Master Plan, a potential community designation for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program's Rural Renewal Stream, a letter from the Minister of Health to the MD of Bonnyville, and a provincial review of the Local Authorities Election Act and Municipal Government Act. The meeting also includes a public question period and an in-camera session on personnel.

• No Loitering Bylaws discussion, with reference to Bylaw 534-PL-14 (Noise and Public Nuisance Bylaw)
• Social Media Public Recognition Policy review
• Transportation Master Plan 2012 and Transportation Study 2010 (amended 2014) review
• Alberta Advantage Immigration Program - Community Designation for Rural Renewal Stream
• Local Authorities Election Act and Municipal Government Act review and consultation

The Corporate Priorities Committee defeated a motion to pause the Downtown Outdoor Public Washroom Project (2-4). It also tabled the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program item to September 20, 2022, and directed administration to complete a survey on Municipal Affairs code of conduct review. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were accepted as information.

• Defeated motion to pause Downtown Outdoor Public Washroom Project (2-4)
• Tabled Alberta Advantage Immigration Program discussion to Sept 20, 2022
• Directed administration to complete online survey for Municipal Affairs code of conduct review
• Accepted Social Media Public Recognition Policy report as information
• Accepted Minister of Health letter to MD of Bonnyville as information

Council - Regular Meeting

Council approved several budget amendments, adding $300,000 to the 2022 Street Improvement Program and $500,000 to North Arena Renovations, raising the capital budget to $28,666,000. They also gave first reading to a supplementary tax rate bylaw and a tax installment payment plan bylaw. The taxi bylaw was deferred to a future committee meeting after a public hearing. Several in-camera items were approved, including appointments and agreements.

• Approved $300,000 addition to 2022 Street Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 addition to North Arena Renovations (unanimous)
• Deferred Bylaw 750-PL-22 (taxi regulation) to Corporate Priorities Committee (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 751-AN-22 (supplementary tax rates) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 752-FN-22 (tax installment payment plan) (unanimous)
• Reallocated $90,000 from Council Contingency to Council Goodwill (unanimous)
• Approved grants: $2,500 to Cold Lake Ice Junior B Hockey Society, $2,500 and $2,000 to Cold Lake Sailing Association (unanimous)
• Appointed Tiffany Ashcroft to Community Grant Advisory Committee and Economic Development Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider several items, including the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw, which proposes a 3.15% increase. They will also review financial reports for April 2022, discuss a license agreement with the Cold Lake Sailing Association, and consider amendments to policies on seniors' homeowner rebates, proclamations, and flag display. The agenda includes multiple requests for funding and letters to provincial ministers.

• Bylaw No. 749-AN-22 - 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw with 3.15% increase
• License Agreement - Cold Lake Sailing Association
• Policy No. 099-FN-07 – Seniors’ Homeowner Rebate Policy Amendments
• Joint Letter to Minister of Transportation - Highway 28
• Request for Funding - The Clayton Bellamy Foundation for the Arts

Council gave final reading to the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw, setting residential and non-residential municipal tax rates. It also approved several policies, a $90,000 extension of the Commercial Security Program, and a letter of support for a performing arts theatre in Bonnyville with an $85,000 commitment. A request to refer an immigration program item to committee was carried.

• Approved 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw (final reading) (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 Commercial Security Program extension to Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Clayton Bellamy Foundation theatre with $85,000 commitment (6-1)
• Approved Seniors' Homeowner Rebate Policy amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Flag Display Policy amendments (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement with Cold Lake Sailing Association (unanimous)
• Referred Alberta Advantage Immigration Program item to June 21 committee (unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee directed Council to give second and third reading to Bylaw No. 749-AN-22, setting 2022 municipal tax rates, and directed Administration to bring amended Flag Display and Proclamation policies to the May 24 Council meeting. The Committee also directed Administration to bring options for funding the Commercial Security Program to Council. No final approvals were made; items were directed to the next regular Council meeting.

• Directed Council to give second and third reading to 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring amended Flag Display Policy to May 24 Council (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring Proclamation Policy to May 24 Council (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring Commercial Security Program funding options to May 24 Council (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and agreements, including the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw with a 3.15% increase, a new taxi regulation bylaw, and a license agreement with the Cold Lake Sailing Association. Council will also review spring quarter community grant recommendations and accept resignations from the Library Board and Community Grant Advisory Committee. The meeting includes a delegation from the Clayton Bellamy Foundation for the Arts regarding a performing arts theatre concept.

• Bylaw No. 749-AN-22: 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw with 3.15% increase
• Bylaw No. 750-PL-22: Bylaw to regulate the operation of taxis
• License Agreement with Cold Lake Sailing Association for SeaCan placement
• 2022 Community Grant Advisory Committee Spring Quarter Recommendations (16 applications)
• Delegation from Clayton Bellamy Foundation for the Arts on performing arts theatre

Council gave first reading to the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw and a taxi regulation bylaw, and approved $80,500 in community grants recommended by the Community Grant Advisory Committee, with one grant denied. The Cold Lake Sailing Association license agreement was postponed to May 24. Council also accepted two resignations and made two board appointments.

• Approved 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw first reading (unanimous)
• Approved taxi regulation bylaw first reading, public hearing scheduled (unanimous)
• Postponed Cold Lake Sailing Association license agreement to May 24 (unanimous)
• Approved $80,500 in community grants (4-1)
• Denied Age Friendly Cold Lake Society $5,000 grant request (4-1)
• Accepted Cold Lake Library Board resignation (unanimous)
• Accepted Community Grant Advisory Committee resignation (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Kilburn to Community Grant Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council's regular meeting on April 26, 2022, includes a large block of old business: proposed amendments to 11 existing bylaws covering emergency management, traffic, water and sewer, noise, business licenses, off-highway vehicles, smoking, animal control, community standards, and parks. New business includes a solid waste bylaw amendment, policy updates for the golf club and equipment rental, a 2022 capital budget amendment, and two delegation follow-ups. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, financial reports, and proclamations, plus three in-camera items.

• Bylaw 737-PL-22: Emergency Management Bylaw and Community Emergency Management Plan
• Bylaw 738-UT-22: Solid Waste Bylaw amendment
• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment - Multiple Projects (includes RV Sani Dump Station at Imperial Park)
• Policy 146-RC-13: Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club fee, membership, booking and operation policy amendment
• Fencing of public utility lot between 7 Avenue and Highway 28

Council unanimously approved a $2.07 million capital budget amendment, funded from Unrestricted Surplus, for four projects including 11th Street infrastructure replacement and a multipurpose barge. They also gave final reading to ten bylaw amendments covering emergency management, traffic, water/sewer, noise, business licenses, off-highway vehicles, smoking, animal control, community standards, and parks. Additionally, they approved a $40,000 fence on a public utility lot and a $210 grant for Red Dress Day.

• Approved $2,070,000 capital budget amendment from Unrestricted Surplus (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 737-PL-22 Emergency Management Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 739-PL-22 amending Vehicle and Pedestrian Traffic Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 740-UT-22 amending Water and Sewer Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 741-PL-22 amending Noise and Public Nuisance Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 742-PL-22 amending Business License Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 fence on Public Utility Lot at 1705-7 Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $210 grant for Red Dress Day stage rental (unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including proposed amendments to the taxi bylaw, a policy for the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club, and the 2021 operating surplus. They will also review reports on organic cart collection, storm water management at the marina parking lot, newcomer integration, and an integrated waste management study. The agenda includes a public question period and two in-camera items.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw No. 611-PL-17 (Taxi Bylaw)
• Fencing of public utility lot between 7 Avenue and Highway 28
• Amendment to Policy No. 146-RC-13 for Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club fees and operations
• 2021 operating surplus report
• Organic cart collection system and proposed amendment to Solid Waste Bylaw (519-UT-14)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council's regular meeting on April 12, 2022, includes a heavy agenda of proposed bylaw amendments covering fire services, emergency management, traffic, water and sewer, noise, business licensing, off-highway vehicles, smoking, animal control, community standards, and parks. Council will also review the 2021 annual financial statements and auditor's report, consider tax arrears agreements for three properties, and discuss unsold properties from a tax sale auction. Delegations include presentations on the city's financial statements, Red Dress Day, and the Treaty 6 Contemporary Art Festival. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, public question period, and committee reports.

• Bylaw No. 734-PL-22 - Fire Services Bylaw (repeals 310-PL-07)
• Bylaw No. 737-PL-22 - Proposed Emergency Management Bylaw and Community Emergency Management Plan
• 2021 Annual Financial Statements and Auditor's Report
• Tax Arrears Agreements for Tax Rolls 904415, 4000026350, 4000027013
• Unsold Properties Following Tax Sale Public Auction

Council - Special Meeting

This special council meeting is dedicated to new business items, specifically the approval of three agreements with the Government of Canada. These agreements cover transit operator shortfall relief, a municipal infrastructure grant, and a seniors program grant. The council will decide whether to authorize these agreements.

• Agreement with Minister of Transportation for transit operator shortfall relief
• Agreement with Minister of Municipal Affairs (CGA 2122-MI-22)
• Agreement with Minister of Employment and Social Development for New Horizons for Seniors Program

Council unanimously authorized administration to execute three agreements: the Alberta Relief for Shortfalls for Transit Operators Program, the 2021/22 Alberta Community Partnership Municipal Internship Component for Land Use Planners, and the New Horizons for Seniors Program project. All resolutions were carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized transit operator relief agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized municipal internship program agreement for land use planners (unanimous)
• Authorized New Horizons for Seniors Program project agreement (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Council gave third and final reading to Bylaw No. 733-FN-22, authorizing $11,000,000 in debenture borrowing for the Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1. Council also approved first readings for a new Fire Services Bylaw and an amendment to the Community Standards Bylaw, and approved a $10,000 purchase of two flag poles for City Hall. In closed session, Council directed administration to enter into a lease with Ambrosia Holdings (Gameday Grill) and to sell land at 5305 47 Street to the Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre Society for $1.00.

• Approved $11M debenture borrowing for Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Fire Services Bylaw No. 734-PL-22 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Community Standards Bylaw amendment No. 736-PL-22 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Cold Lake Marina Operations and Allocation Policy (unanimous)
• Accepted Property Tax Arrears Agreement for Tax Roll No. 153800 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for two additional flag poles at City Hall (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Portage College Registered Nurse Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved $41,000 in sponsorship and grants for Hearts for Healthcare Gala (unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

This agenda for the Cold Lake Council Corporate Priorities Committee meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed for the meeting.

The Corporate Priorities Committee directed administration to present several bylaws and policies to Council for first reading, including the Fire Services Bylaw, an amendment to the Community Standards Bylaw, the Emergency Management Bylaw, and amendments to the Marina Operations Policy. The committee also directed administration to include school zone and speed limit identifiers on a road classification map for public survey, and to bring forward an amendment to the Flag Display Policy for a permanent Indigenous flag display at City Hall. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for future Council meetings.

• Directed administration to present Fire Services Bylaw 734-PL-22 for first reading on March 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Community Standards Bylaw amendment 736-PL-22 for first reading on March 22, 2022, with clarified definitions (unanimous)
• Recommended presenting Emergency Management Bylaw 737-PL-22 for first reading on April 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Marina Operations Policy amendments on March 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to include school zone and speed limit identifiers on road classification map for public survey (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring forward Flag Display Policy amendment for permanent Indigenous flag display at City Hall (unanimous)
• Tabled fencing of public utility lot item to April 19, 2022 CPC meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Tax Prepayment Discounts as information (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a debenture borrowing bylaw for the Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1, a tax recovery reserve bid, a bid to host the 2024 Alberta Games, and community grant recommendations. The agenda also includes routine approvals, committee reports, and staff updates.

• Bylaw No. 733-FN-22 - Debenture Borrowing Bylaw for Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1
• Tax Recovery March 2022 - Reserve Bid
• 2024 Alberta Games - Invitation to Submit a Bid to Host
• 2022 Community Grant Advisory Committee Winter Quarter Recommendations
• In camera: CATSA License Agreement - March 2022 Update

Council gave second reading to Bylaw No. 733-FN-22, a debenture borrowing bylaw for $11,000,000 to construct the Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1. Council also set reserve bids for 2022 tax sale properties, declined to bid on hosting the 2024 Alberta Games, and approved community grant funding recommendations. The meeting included a public question period and an in-camera session.

• Approved second reading of $11M debenture borrowing bylaw for Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Set reserve bids at $2,000 each for eight tax sale properties (unanimous)
• Declined invitation to bid to host 2024 Alberta Winter/Summer Games (unanimous)
• Approved community grants totaling $19,294.62 to six organizations (unanimous)
• Deferred grant applications from Cold Lake Fighter Jets Football Club and Pirouette School of Dance Society (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of Cold Lake City Council with a full agenda of decisions and discussions. Items include a public hearing and old business on fencing a utility lot between 7 Avenue and Highway 28, amendments to two city policies, a capital budget amendment for organic collection carts, financial write-offs, RCMP retroactive pay, a proposal to convert street lights to LED, and several in-camera items. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• Public hearing and old business on fencing a public utility lot between 7 Avenue and Highway 28
• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment for purchase of organic collection carts
• Financial write-offs of uncollectable accounts (2022 Write Off List)
• Street lights conversion to LED fixtures proposal
• In-camera items: agreements with Cold Lake First Nations, naming of new arena, land transfer to Northern Lights School Division

Council authorized entering into a Non-Standard Development Agreement with Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN), waiving standard development and security fees (6-1). It also approved Water and Wastewater Servicing Agreements with CLFN, waiving tie-in fees for current and proposed homes (5-2 each). The fencing of a public utility lot between 7 Avenue and Highway 28 was tabled to the March 15, 2022 Corporate Priorities Committee meeting.

• Approved Non-Standard Development Agreement with CLFN, waiving fees (6-1)
• Approved Water and Wastewater Servicing Agreement with CLFN 149A, waiving tie-in fees (5-2)
• Approved Water Servicing Agreement with CLFN 149B, waiving tie-in fees (5-2)
• Tabled fencing of public utility lot between 7 Avenue and Highway 28 to March 15, 2022
• Approved 2022 Capital Budget amendment to $25,796,000 for organic collection carts ($200,000)
• Approved write-off of uncollectable accounts totaling $35,365.45
• Authorized community-wide LED street light conversion program
• Directed administration to prepare Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) and bylaws

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss a wide range of items, including proposed amendments to the taxi bylaw, a street light LED conversion proposal, and a notice of motion to reduce speed limits on residential streets. They will also review policy amendments for special transportation and social inclusion grants, as well as plans for the 2022 municipal census and a possible clean energy improvement program.

• Bylaw No. 611-PL-17 proposed taxi bylaw amendments
• Street lights conversion to LED fixtures proposal
• Notice of motion on speed limits for residential streets and high pedestrian areas
• 2022 municipal census
• Proposed Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP)

The Corporate Priorities Committee recommended a community-wide LED street light conversion program including 4 Wing Cold Lake, and directed administration to prepare a draft plan to reduce residential street speeds. The committee also recommended adopting a Clean Energy Improvement Program for energy efficiency upgrades, and directed administration to present amendments to the Special Transportation and Social Inclusion Grant policies at the next regular council meeting. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended community-wide LED street light conversion program incl. 4 Wing Cold Lake (unanimous)
• Directed admin to prepare draft plan to reduce residential street speeds (unanimous)
• Recommended adopting Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) (unanimous)
• Directed admin to present Special Transportation Policy amendments at Feb 22 council meeting (unanimous)
• Directed admin to present Social Inclusion Grant Policy amendments at Feb 22 council meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended rescinding Motion No. CRM20211123.1007 on COVID-19 restrictions (unanimous)
• Recommended implementing integrated credit card payment option for online applications (unanimous)
• Directed admin to solicit taxi industry feedback on taxi bylaw amendments (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including amendments to the procedure bylaw for an Indigenous land acknowledgement, a supplementary tax imposition bylaw, and a criminal record check fee bylaw. They will also discuss a capital budget amendment for land purchase, fencing of public land between 7 Avenue and Highway 28, and funding requests from the Northern Lights Library System. Delegations from the Cold Lake Sailing Association, LICA, and NLLS are scheduled.

• Bylaw 729-BD-22: Amend Procedure Bylaw to include Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
• Bylaw 732-AN-22: 2022 Supplementary Tax Imposition Bylaw
• Bylaw 735-AD-22: Criminal Record Check Fee Bylaw
• 2022 Capital Budget Amendment: Purchase of Land (Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 132 4738)
• Fencing in of publicly owned land between 7 Avenue and Highway 28

Council approved a $1,000,000 land purchase funded through restricted funds, increasing the 2022 capital budget to $25,596,000. Three bylaws were passed: amending the procedure bylaw to include an Indigenous land acknowledgement, authorizing supplementary tax assessments for 2022, and setting a criminal record check fee. Council also directed administration to schedule a public hearing on fencing publicly owned land between 7 Avenue and Highway 28, and authorized a letter of support for the Northern Lights Library System's proposed per capita levy of $5.23.

• Approved $1M land purchase (Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 132 4738) funded from restricted funds (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 729-BD-22 adding Indigenous land acknowledgement to procedure bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 732-AN-22 authorizing supplementary tax assessments for 2022 (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 735-AD-22 setting criminal record check fees (unanimous)
• Amended Occupational Health and Safety Policy No. 137-AD-11 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to schedule a non-statutory public hearing on fencing publicly owned land between 7 Avenue and Highway 28 (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for NLLS per capita levy of $5.23 (unanimous)
• Accepted LICA and NLLS delegation presentations as information (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 25, 2022, with several bylaws up for consideration, including amendments to utility and solid waste rates, a supplementary tax imposition, and a debenture borrowing bylaw for the Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1. The agenda also includes delegations from the Lakeland Industry and Community Association and the Northern Lights Library System, as well as a funding agreement for the Riverland Recreational Trail Society. Council will also consider a policy amendment for winter maintenance of trails and sidewalks and a criminal record check fee bylaw.

• Bylaw 730-UT-22: Amend utility bylaw for 2022 water and sewer rates
• Bylaw 731-UT-22: Amend solid waste bylaw for solid waste rates
• Bylaw 733-FN-22: Debenture borrowing for Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1
• Bylaw 732-AN-22: 2022 Supplementary Tax Imposition
• Funding agreement with Riverland Recreational Trail Society

Council authorized the purchase of Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 132 4738 (5305 47 Street) from Brown's Properties Ltd. for $1,000,000.00. Several bylaws received readings, including a debenture borrowing bylaw for $11M for the Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1 (first reading) and utility and solid waste fee amendments (second and third readings). A funding agreement with Riverland Recreational Trail Society for $12,768 over three years was approved. Lacey Chyz was appointed to the Economic Development Advisory Committee.

• Approved land purchase agreement with Brown's Properties Ltd. for $1,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $11M debenture borrowing bylaw for Public Works Operations Centre Phase 1 (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved utility bylaw amendments (second and third readings, unanimous)
• Approved solid waste bylaw amendments (second and third readings, unanimous)
• Approved $12,768 funding agreement with Riverland Recreational Trail Society (unanimous)
• Appointed Lacey Chyz to Economic Development Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Indigenous Land Acknowledgement bylaw (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved supplementary tax bylaw (first reading, unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several operational and policy items, including a winter maintenance policy amendment for trails and sidewalks, a proposal to convert street lights to LED fixtures, and a pavement and sidewalk condition data management system. The committee will also receive updates on the Public Works Operations Centre capital project, a debrief on the 2021 municipal election, and proposed charges for criminal record checks. Additionally, there is a discussion on provincial police service engagement and correspondence from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Two in-camera items are scheduled regarding agreements for the Cold Lake Animal Care and Control Centre and collective bargaining.

• Policy No. 208-RC-19 amendment for trails and sidewalks winter maintenance
• Street lights conversion to LED fixtures proposal
• Pavement and sidewalk condition data and management system (Road Matrix)
• Charges for criminal record checks
• Provincial police service engagement (RCMP support letters)

The Corporate Priorities Committee directed administration to present amendments to the Trails and Sidewalks Winter Maintenance Policy at the next regular council meeting, and to bring a criminal record check fee bylaw for consideration. The committee also supported the ATCO Electric LED conversion program and directed administration to bring it back to the next committee meeting. No final decisions were made on these items; they were all directed for future consideration.

• Directed administration to present Trails and Sidewalks Winter Maintenance Policy amendments to Council on Jan 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring criminal record check fee bylaw to Council on Jan 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring LED street light conversion proposal to next Corporate Priorities Committee meeting on Feb 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Provincial Police Service Engagement report as information and directed administration to arrange attendance at engagement sessions (unanimous)
• Extended meeting past 9:30 p.m. sunset clause (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and policies, including amendments to set 2022 water, sewer, and solid waste rates. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a land use bylaw amendment, financial reports, and multiple policy updates. Several items will be discussed in camera, including land acquisition and development agreements.

• Bylaw 730-UT-22: Amend Utility Bylaw for 2022 water and sewer rates
• Bylaw 731-UT-22: Amend Solid Waste Bylaw for solid waste rates
• Public hearing on Bylaw 728-LU-21: Amend Land Use Bylaw No. 382-LU-10
• Agreement for Colonel JJ Parr Sports Centre funding
• 2022 Municipal Tax Recovery terms and conditions

Council approved terms for a March 23, 2022 public auction of 10 properties due to tax arrears, and gave final reading to a land use bylaw amendment. Several policies were amended or approved, including a new volunteer firefighter honorarium policy and rescission of the old one. Council also authorized letters of support for grant applications and directed a grant payment to CFB Cold Lake. The meeting included in-camera discussions on land acquisition and development agreements, with no public decisions recorded on those items.

• Approved 2022 tax recovery auction of 10 properties (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 728-LU-21 rezoning to Public Service (unanimous)
• Approved $450/day grant to CFB Cold Lake for 109 days (unanimous)
• Approved new Volunteer Firefighter Honorarium Policy 219-AD-21 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Firefighter's Honorarium Policy 054-FN-99 (unanimous)
• Amended Special Transportation, Public Skating, and Flag Display policies (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Grand Centre Golf and Country Club CFEP grant (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for CLFN Documentary Heritage Communities Program (unanimous)