Cold Lake public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council - Regular Meeting
Council conducted a public hearing regarding a proposal to rezone four lots from single-detached residential to medium-density row housing. Five residents spoke in opposition to the change, citing concerns over parking, property values, and a preference for greenspace. No final decision on the rezoning was recorded in the provided text.
- Adopted agenda with the removal of the Portage College delegation item (Unanimous)
Council - Regular Meeting
Council approved new Asset Management Plans for roads, water, sanitary, and stormwater systems. They also passed amendments to the Family & Community Support Services Advisory Committee Bylaw and approved two small community sponsorships.
- Adopted Asset Management Plans (AMPs) for Roads, Water, Sanitary and Stormwater (Unanimous)
- Passed three readings to amend Bylaw No. 794-BD-23 regarding the Family & Community Support Services Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Wheatland Lacrosse Association U15 (Unanimous)
- Approved $500 donation for Village of Pierceland’s 2023 Golf Tournament (6-1)
- Directed Administration to propose amendments to the Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment Grant Policy (6-1)
- Accepted July 2023 financial reports (Unanimous)
Council - Special Meeting
Council unanimously approved a request to allow overflow camping at the Iron Horse Trail - Cold Lake Staging Area from August 17-20, 2023. The approval is subject to seven conditions, including a $5,000,000 liability insurance requirement and a ban on city-provided utilities.
- Approved overflow camping at Iron Horse Trail - Cold Lake Staging Area for Extreme Mudfest (Unanimous)
- Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
Council - Special Meeting
Council approved Silver level sponsorship support for Paisley’s Back-to-School Cookout 4 Cancer. The funds are designated for rental costs of a community BBQ and bounce castle for the event on August 27, 2023.
- Approved $2,500 Silver level sponsorship for Kids With Cancer Society (Unanimous)
Council - Regular Meeting
Council passed Bylaw No. 790-LU-23 to amend the Land Use Bylaw and approved several recreation and facility booking policy updates. The body also authorized funding for community events and directed administration to proceed with a sheet pile wall contract for Lakeshore Drive.
- Approved Bylaw No. 790-LU-23 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 766-LU-23 (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Energy Centre Membership, Registration and Booking Policy No. 131-RC-11 (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Recreation User Fee Policy No. 197-RC-16 (Unanimous)
- Approved Cold Lake and District FCSS Facility Booking Policy No. 230-FC-23 (Unanimous)
- Permitted Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce to hold Feast at the Beach 2023 at Kinosoo Beach (Unanimous)
- Directed Administration to award the Sheet Pile Wall construction contract for Lakeshore Drive project (Unanimous)
- Authorized $5,000 sponsorship for Cold Lake First Nations First Annual Traditional Healing Pow Wow (Unanimous)
- Amended purchase limit to $10,400.25 for beef from Bonnyville 4-H District Show & Sale (Unanimous)
Council - Special Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting
The Special Corporate Priorities Committee reviewed a presentation on Asset Management Plans (AMPs) for roads, water, sanitary, and storm water infrastructure. The committee unanimously recommended that Council adopt these plans to align lifecycle costs with capital budgets.
- Recommended Council adopt Asset Management Plans for Roads, Water, Sanitary and Stormwater (Unanimous)
Council - Special Meeting
Council acknowledged the RCMP Cold Lake Municipal Detachment Multi-Year Financial Plan for 2024-2029. The city also authorized the execution of the 2023/2024 RCMP Annual Performance Plan Consultation Acknowledgement.
- Acknowledged RCMP Cold Lake Municipal Detachment Multi-Year Financial Plan 2024-2029 (Unanimous)
- Authorized execution of 2023/2024 RCMP Cold Lake Municipal Detachment Annual Performance Plan Consultation Acknowledgement (Unanimous)
Council - Regular Meeting
Council approved several capital budget increases for infrastructure and community projects, passed the 2023 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw, and authorized one additional RCMP member. They also granted a one-year tax exemption for Kokum’s House and directed staff to apply for a housing grant.
- Approved $485,000 capital budget amendment for miscellaneous projects (Unanimous)
- Approved $75,000 capital budget amendment for Grand Centre Legacy Trail (Unanimous)
- Passed Bylaw No. 791-AN-23 (2023 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw) (Unanimous)
- Approved one additional RCMP member under the City contract (Unanimous)
- Approved one-year tax exemption for Kokum’s House (4803 51 Street) (Unanimous)
- Directed Administration to apply for the Housing Accelerator Fund grant (Unanimous)
- Approved $19,580.30 write-off of uncollectible accounts (Unanimous)
- Approved letter of acknowledgement regarding noise at Legends Bar (4-2)
Council - Regular Meeting
Council passed amendments to the city's drainage, traffic, and taxi bylaws. They gave first reading to the 2023 supplementary tax rate bylaw and approved a new policy for the Regional Sports Tourism Committee.
- Approved Franchise Agreement Bylaw with ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Taxi Bylaw No. 760-PL-22 (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Drainage Bylaw No. 633-UT-18 (Unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Traffic Bylaw No. 536-PL-14 (Unanimous)
- Gave first reading to 2023 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw (Unanimous)
- Approved Regional Sports Tourism Committee (RSTC) Policy No. 229-BD-23 (Unanimous)
- Approved $4,207.43 tax roll adjustment for Glacier Gate Medical Clinic purchase (Unanimous)
- Permitted Cold Lake Minor Soccer overnight camping July 7-9, 2023 at Imperial Park (Unanimous)
Council - Special Meeting
Council approved funding for two local events through the Community, Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment Grant Program. Mayor Copeland also proclaimed June 2023 as Pride Month.
- Approved $25,000 in funding for Ribfest (6-1)
- Approved $20,000 in funding for Extreme Mudfest (6-1)
- Proclaimed June 2023 as Pride Month
Council - Regular Meeting
Council passed the 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw after three readings. Several bylaws regarding taxis, drainage, and traffic were given first readings, and the name of Park Street was changed to Luger Avenue.
- Approved 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Taxi Bylaw amendment (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Drainage Bylaw amendment and scheduled public hearing (Unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Traffic Bylaw amendment and scheduled public hearing (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Standard Development Agreement Policy No. 153-DA-13 (Unanimous)
- Approved renaming Park Street to Luger Avenue (Unanimous)
- Denied request for trail along 602 Beach Avenue (Unanimous)
- Accepted April 2023 financial reports (Unanimous)