Cold Lake public meetings in 2024

Council - Special Meeting

Council will discuss updates to business licensing fees and bylaws. The meeting also includes requests for funding for community organizations and a letter of support for a hockey provincials bid.

• Bylaw No. 680-PL-24 to amend Business License Bylaw No. 675-PL-20
• Letter of support for Cold Lake Junior B Hockey Club’s 2026 Provincials Bid
• Funding request for Kadyn Blackman - Cold Lake Rough Stock Rodeo
• Funding request for Cold Lake Black Community Association Winter Clothing and Winter Essentials Drive
• Notice of Motion funding requests for 86Cancer and Cold Lake Black Community Association

Council gave three readings to Bylaw No. 860-PL-24, amending the Business License Bylaw, and passed it unanimously. They also approved a letter of support for the Cold Lake Ice Junior B Hockey Club's 2026 Provincials bid. A funding request for the Cold Lake Black Community Association's winter drive was defeated, and a sponsorship request for a rodeo was declined. Two notices of motion for future funding were given.

• Bylaw No. 860-PL-24 (Business License amendment) given first, second, and third reading, carried unanimously
• Letter of support for Cold Lake Ice Junior B Hockey Club 2026 Provincials bid approved unanimously
• Sponsorship for Kadyn Blackman and Simon Wahsatnow's 2025 Rough Stock Rodeo declined (5-1)
• $1,000 grant to Cold Lake Black Community Association for winter essentials defeated (2-4)

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

The Cold Lake Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on December 12, 2024. The agenda provided is procedural and contains no specific decisions, reports, or items for discussion.

Council - Regular Meeting

The City of Cold Lake Council will discuss updates to several municipal bylaws, including fee schedules for planning and development. The body is also considering a new Starter Home Incentive Program Policy and budget amendments for a baby box and demolition grants.

• Bylaw No. 846-DA-24: Fee Schedule for Planning and Development and Safety Codes Services
• Policy No. 241-AD-24: Starter Home Incentive Program Policy
• 2024 Operating Budget Amendments for Safe Haven Baby Box and Residential Demolition Grant Policy
• Bylaw No. 857-AD-24: Repeal of Fire Rescue Services to Rural Municipality of Beaver River No. 622
• 2025 Municipal Tax Recovery terms and conditions

Council approved a $25,000 seed grant for a baby box program at Covenant Health's Bonnyville Health Centre, funded from Contingency and held in restricted surplus until program launch confirmation. They also approved a $50,000 budget amendment for the Residential Demolition Grant Policy, adopted several bylaws including a new fee schedule, and set terms for a March 2025 tax sale auction of eight properties. All decisions were carried unanimously except one grant denial that passed 4-2.

• Approved $25,000 seed grant for Safe Haven Baby Box program (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for Residential Demolition Grant Policy from Unrestricted Surplus (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 846-DA-24 fee schedule for planning and safety codes services (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 852-AD-24 amending Cemetery Management Bylaw (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 853-UT-24 amending Drainage Bylaw (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 854-FN-24 amending Finance Administrative Fees Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved terms for March 19, 2025 public auction of 8 tax-arrears properties (unanimous)
• Denied grant applications from Kryla Ukrainian Dance Club and Lakeland Multicultural Association (4-2)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee agenda for December 5, 2024 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with only video and navigation elements. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are detailed.

Council - Special Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council will conduct routine business, including a call to order, an Indigenous land acknowledgement, adoption of the agenda, and disclosure of interests. The primary decision item is a proposal to change the time of the regular council meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Change Time of December 10, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council
• Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
• Adoption of Agenda
• Disclosure of Interest
• Adjournment

The special meeting was called to order, adopted the agenda, and made one substantive decision: changing the start time of the December 10, 2024 regular council meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. No other business was discussed. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Changed Dec 10 regular meeting start time from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:07 p.m. (unanimous)

Regional Utility Services Commission

The agenda for the Cold Lake Regional Utility Services Commission meeting on 2024-12-02 contains no listed items, only standard boilerplate and placeholders.

Council - Regular Meeting

The council meeting will review the proposed 2025 operating budget and the 2025 capital budget. Several bylaw amendments will be considered, including changes to the Animal Care and Control Bylaw, Business License Bylaw, Taxi Bylaw, and the Land Use Bylaw. Policy proposals for municipal election forum grants and residential demolition grants will also be discussed. The agenda includes public question period, public hearings, and delegations from community groups.

• 2025 Operating Budget
• 2025 Capital Budget
• Bylaw No. 847-PL-24 – amendment to Animal Care and Control Bylaw (license fees)
• Bylaw No. 848-PL-24 – amendment to Business License Bylaw (licensing fees)
• Bylaw No. 849-PL-24 – amendment to Taxi Bylaw (annual fee)

Council unanimously approved the 2025 operating budget of $59,038,035 and amended the 2025 capital budget from $3.25M to $14.408M. They also gave final readings to three bylaw amendments (animal care, business license, taxi) and approved several new policies, including a residential demolition grant. Council restricted $905,833 from the projected 2024 surplus for various projects and events, and authorized agreements with Portage College for an aircraft maintenance school.

• Approved 2025 Operating Budget of $59,038,035 (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 Capital Budget to $14,408,000 (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 847-PL-24 amending Animal Care and Control Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 848-PL-24 amending Business License Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave final reading to Bylaw 849-PL-24 amending Taxi Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 240-AD-24 Residential Demolition Grant Policy (unanimous)
• Restricted $905,833 from 2024 surplus for 16 projects/events (unanimous)
• Authorized agreements with Portage College for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School (unanimous)

Community Grant Advisory Committee

The Community Grant Advisory Committee agenda for November 21, 2024 contains no listed agenda items or descriptions. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are identified in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss municipal bylaws, policy updates, and infrastructure planning. Key items include election procedures for 2025 and a wildfire exposure assessment.

• 2024 Transportation Master Plan
• Bylaw No. 850-BD-24: Municipal Election Forum Grant Selection Committee
• Bylaw No. 851-AD-24: Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw
• Policy No. 240-AD-24: Residential Demolition Grant Policy
• Cold Lake Medical Clinic Expansion

The Corporate Priorities Committee directed Administration to bring three items to Council: Bylaw No. 850-BD-24 (Council Election Forum Selection Committee), Bylaw No. 851-AD-24 (Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw), and Policy No. 240-AD-24 (Residential Demolition Grant Policy). The Committee also received briefings on the 2024 Transportation Master Plan, 2025 Municipal Election Procedures, Cold Lake Medical Clinic Expansion, North Arena naming, and Wildfire Exposure Assessment, providing feedback but taking no final decisions on these. The meeting included two in-camera sessions on financial software and Live Barn agreements, with no public decisions recorded.

• Directed Administration to bring Bylaw No. 850-BD-24 (Council Election Forum Selection Committee) to Nov 26 Council for first reading (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring Bylaw No. 851-AD-24 (Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw) to a future Council meeting for first reading (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring Policy No. 240-AD-24 (Residential Demolition Grant Policy) to Nov 26 Council for consideration (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to maintain 'North Arena' name while exploring naming opportunities (unanimous)
• Recessed and reconvened meeting; went in-camera twice for privileged discussions (unanimous)

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 2024-11-18 contains no detailed agenda items. The agenda displays only generic placeholders without any specific proposals, decisions, or discussions. Consequently, no concrete actions or topics are slated for consideration at this meeting.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw No. 843-LU-24, which proposes amending Land Use Bylaw No. 766-LU-23 (PH). The meeting also includes a capital budget amendment covering multiple projects such as the Pelican Rock Project and the 54 Street sanitary extension. Additional items are the 2024 Community Beautification Award program, a secondary‑suite incentive application for 201 21 Street, and a request to waive a late removal fee for Cold Lake Marina.

• Public hearing on Bylaw No. 843-LU-24 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 766-LU-23 (PH)
• 2024 Capital Budget Amendment – multiple projects (Pelican Rock, 54 Street sanitary extension, Cold Lake South Outline Plan, Fire Hall feasibility study)
• Community Beautification Award Program – 2024
• Secondary Suite Incentive Program Application SS24-04 – 201 21 Street
• Request to waive late removal fee – Cold Lake Marina

Cold Lake council amended the 2024 capital budget from $16,633,430 to $16,936,430, adding $303,000 for four projects funded from unrestricted surplus. Council also authorized Administration to execute an offer to purchase Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 152 3625 for $50,000, and approved an agreement with Circular Materials for curbside collection under the Extended Producer Responsibility program. A request to waive a $100 marina late removal fee for Ms. Brenda Poritras was defeated unanimously.

• Amended 2024 Capital budget from $16,633,430 to $16,936,430, adding $303,000 for Pelican Rock Sanitary ($150,000), 54 Street Sanitary Extension ($100,000), Cold Lake South Outline Plan ($40,000), and Firehall Feasibility Study ($13,000), funded from unrestricted surplus (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved Bylaw No. 843-LU-24 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 766-LU-23 to facilitate hotel-to-apartment conversion; second and third readings carried unanimously
• Authorized Administration to execute an offer to purchase Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 152 3625 for $50,000 (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized Administration to execute an agreement with Circular Materials for curbside collection under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program (Carried Unanimously)
• Authorized purchase of a Basic Membership Package with Tribal Chiefs Employment and Training Services Association at $1,200 annually, to be reevaluated in one year (Carried 6-1, Councillor Lefebvre opposed)
• Adopted resolution to participate in the First Nation-Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) with Cold Lake First Nations until March 15, 2027 (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved $5,000 funding under Policy No. 237-AD-24 for a secondary suite at 201 21 Street - Lot 48, Block 3, Plan 782 1892 and directed a Reimbursement Grant Agreement (Carried Unanimously)
• Defeated a request to waive a $100 marina late removal fee for Ms. Brenda Poritras (Defeated Unanimously)

Council - Budget Meeting

The council budget meeting agenda contains no specific items; it only shows procedural placeholders.

Council - Budget Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific budget items, motions, or discussion topics are listed.

Council - Budget Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed in the record.

Council - Annual Organizational Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council will hold its Annual Organizational Meeting to adopt the agenda, acknowledge Indigenous land, and disclose any interests. The primary business is appointing councillors to various boards, committees, and commissions for the 2024‑2025 term. The meeting will conclude with an in‑camera session and adjournment.

• Council Board, Committee and Commission appointments for 2024‑2025
• Indigenous land acknowledgement
• Adoption of agenda
• Disclosure of interest
• In‑camera session

The Cold Lake City Council held its annual organizational meeting to adopt the agenda and assign councillors to various boards and committees for the 2024/2025 term. All resolutions, including the appointment list and adjournment, were carried unanimously. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during this procedural meeting.

• Agenda adopted unanimously
• 2024/2025 board and committee appointments approved unanimously
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 22, 2024 to adopt the agenda, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive public input. In new business, council members will vote on Bylaw No. 844‑BD‑24, which proposes to amend Procedure Bylaw No. 653‑BD‑19. Additional items include letters to the MLA and Minister on rural renewal and electricity distribution, an appointment of chairpersons for the Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards, and delegations from the Library Board, Museums, and Bike Park & Trails Society.

• Bylaw No. 844‑BD‑24 to amend Procedure Bylaw No. 653‑BD‑19
• Letter to MLA Cyr regarding Rural Renewal Stream changes
• Letter to the Minister concerning Electricity Distribution Charges
• Appointment of chairpersons for the Local Assessment Review Board (LARB) and Composite Assessment Review Board (CARB)
• Delegation from the Cold Lake Library Board (including 2025 budget presentation)

Council approved entering into a license agreement with the Cold Lake John Howard Society as amended, following an in-camera discussion. They also gave first reading to a bylaw amending the procedure bylaw, authorized letters to the province on electricity distribution charges and GIO mobility device regulation, and deferred a letter on Rural Renewal Stream changes. Numerous member-at-large appointments to city boards and committees were re-appointed or appointed.

• Approved license agreement with Cold Lake John Howard Society (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 844-BD-24 amending Procedure Bylaw 653-BD-19 (unanimous)
• Deferred letter to MLA Scott Cyr on Rural Renewal Stream changes to Nov 12, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Minister of Affordability and Utilities on electricity distribution charges (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Government of Alberta on GIO electric model regulation (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Vining as CARB and LARB chairperson for one-year terms (unanimous)
• Re-appointed/appointed 21 members-at-large to various boards and committees (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2024 financial reports (unanimous)

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee on October 21, 2024, contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are specified in the provided document.

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss various municipal policies and updates. Key items include housing incentive programs, recreation fees for seniors, and a capital project update for Lakeshore Drive.

• Starter Home Incentive Policy
• Derelict Residential Property Demolition Incentive Opportunities
• Seniors Recreation Fees
• Capital Project Update - Lakeshore Drive
• Policy No. 239-AD-24 - Municipal Election Forum Grant Policy

The Corporate Priorities Committee made recommendations to Council to send letters of concern regarding Rural Renewal Stream changes and electricity distribution charge disparities. It also directed Administration to bring forward a derelict residential property demolition grant policy. Several other items were discussed for feedback, including a starter home incentive policy and seniors recreation fees, but no final decisions were made on those.

• Recommended letter to MLA on Rural Renewal Stream changes (unanimous)
• Recommended letter to MLA and Minister of Utilities on electricity charge disparities (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring forward derelict residential property demolition grant policy (unanimous)
• Recommended letter to Minister of Transportation on mobility scooter categorization (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed and reconvened meeting (unanimous)
• Went in-camera for M.D. of Bonnyville symbols policy and CAO evaluation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council will discuss several policy amendments, including recreation user fees and council compensation. The body is also reviewing a new municipal food cycler pilot program and various community grant recommendations.

• Bylaw No. 843-LU-24 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 766-LU-23
• Policy No. 238-OP-24 Municipal Food Cycler Pilot Program Policy
• Policy No. 197-RC-16 Recreation User Fee Policy Amendments
• Policy No. 123-AD-10 Council Compensation Policy Amendment
• 2024 Operating Budget Amendment for Multifamily Rebate Program

Council approved a $521,911.70 budget amendment to fund the Multi-Unit Rental Housing Incentive Program from Unrestricted Surplus, and allocated $10,000 for a Food Cycler pilot program. They also approved several grants, policy amendments, and letters of support, and appointed JP Stassen to two assessment review boards.

• Approved $521,911.70 for Multi-Unit Rental Housing Incentive Program (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 for Food Cycler pilot program (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Lakeland Scuba Society (unanimous)
• Approved grants: $5,000 Festival of Words, $10,000 Winterland Invitational, $2,500 Walk a Mile (unanimous)
• Authorized tax forfeiture sale of 8 properties at $1,500 each (unanimous)
• Approved in-principle $40,000 in-kind support for Cold Lake Agricultural Society rodeo (unanimous)
• Appointed JP Stassen to CARB and LARB (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Council Compensation, Recreation User Fee, and Community Capital Grant policies (unanimous)

Regional Utility Services Commission

The agenda for the Cold Lake Regional Utility Services Commission meeting on 2024-10-07 contains no listed items; it appears to be empty or procedural boilerplate.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Cold Lake Economic Development Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on October 3, 2024. The agenda is currently listed as procedural boilerplate with no specific items attached.

• Meeting scheduled for October 3, 2024
• Agenda listed as procedural boilerplate
• No specific items or attachments provided

Community Grant Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Cold Lake Community Grant Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-19 contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions. It consists only of generic placeholders and procedural headings. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed.

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee will receive an update on the Cold Lake South Outline Plan concept development study. It will also consider Procedure Bylaw No. 653‑BD‑19, a recommendation from the Elected Official Compensation Review Committee, and proposed appointments to council boards, committees and commissions. Additional items include a vendor operation proposal for Kinosoo Beach and an alternative transportation ridesharing initiative.

• Cold Lake South Outline Plan – Concept Development Study Update
• Bylaw No. 653‑BD‑19 – Procedure Bylaw
• Elected Official Compensation Review Committee – Recommendation
• Proposed Council Board, Committee and Commission Appointments
• Vendor Operation at Kinosoo Beach

The Corporate Priorities Committee recommended Council provide a $25,000 seed grant for a Safe Baby Haven Box program at Covenant Health's Bonnyville Health Centre, funded from contingency and held in restricted surplus until program launch is confirmed. The committee also recommended amendments to council compensation and expense reimbursement policies, supported the Prescription to Get Active program, and directed administration to implement a $10,000 community organic recycling pilot. Several items were discussed without formal decisions, including the Cold Lake South Outline Plan, ridesharing, and Kinosoo Beach vendor operations.

• Recommended $25,000 seed grant for Safe Baby Haven Box program (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring amended Council Compensation and Expense Reimbursement policies to Council (unanimous)
• Recommended supporting Prescription to Get Active program and amending Recreation User Fee Policy (unanimous)
• Recommended $10,000 allocation for Food Cycle Science organic recycling pilot (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed and reconvened meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

At the regular council meeting on September 10, 2024, members will review several capital budget amendments, including the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School, the Lakeridge Neighborhood Park concept plan, and the 12th Avenue Subdivision cleanup. They will also consider operating budget amendments for waste receptacle bins and the Secondary Suites Incentive Program. Additional items include a review of the RCMP Cold Lake Municipal Detachment multi‑year financial plan (2025‑2030) and an encroachment agreement request for City Lane adjacent to 516 10 Street.

• 2024 Capital Budget Amendment – Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School (AMES)
• 2024 Capital Budget Amendment – Lakeridge Neighborhood Park Concept Plan
• 2024 Capital Budget Amendment – 12th Avenue Subdivision Cleanup
• 2024 Operating Budget Amendment – Waste Receptacle Bins
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – Cold Lake Municipal Detachment Multi-Year Financial Plan 2025‑2030

Council approved several budget amendments, including reallocating $1,412,000 to fund the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School (AMES) project and increasing the capital budget for the Lakeridge Neighborhood Park Concept Plan and 12th Avenue Subdivision Cleanup. They also authorized an operating budget for waste receptacle bins and a secondary suites incentive program, entered into a Canada Community-Building Fund agreement, and declined an encroachment agreement at 516 10 Street. All decisions were carried unanimously except the encroachment denial, which passed 5-1.

• Reallocated $1,412,000 to Aircraft Maintenance Engineering School (unanimous)
• Amended capital budget to add $27,000 for Lakeridge Neighborhood Park Concept Plan (unanimous)
• Amended capital budget to add $420,430 for 12th Avenue Subdivision Cleanup (unanimous)
• Authorized $55,000 for waste receptacle bins (unanimous)
• Funded $100,000 for Secondary Suites Incentive Program (unanimous)
• Authorized Canada Community-Building Fund agreement (unanimous)
• Declined encroachment agreement at 516 10 Street (5-1)
• Authorized letter of support for Bonnyville GICB grant (unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission agenda for September 10, 2024 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda. The document appears to be procedural boilerplate only.

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion items or decisions.

Council - Regular Meeting

The City of Cold Lake Council will review proposed amendments to the Meals on Wheels Service Policy and the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Policy. The meeting also includes a review of July 2024 financial reports and several delegation items.

• Amendments to Policy No. 210-FC-20 (Meals on Wheels Service Policy)
• Amendments to Policy No. 218-FC-21 (Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Policy)
• July 2024 City Financial Reports
• Letter of Support for Glendon Agricultural Society - Community Facility Enhancement Program
• In-camera discussion of a lease agreement with Whimsy Childcare Inc.

Council unanimously approved writing a letter of concern to Points West Living Corporation and the Government of Alberta about elevator maintenance challenges at Points West Living Cold Lake, and the need for alternative access to floors in assisted/senior living facilities. Council also approved several policy amendments, a delegation to Germany, a letter of support for the Glendon Agricultural Society, and referred a food recycling pilot project to committee. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Authorized letter of concern to Points West Living and Alberta government re elevator maintenance (unanimous)
• Amended Meals on Wheels Service Policy No. 210-FC-20 (unanimous)
• Amended Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Policy No. 218-FC-21 (unanimous)
• Authorized council attendance at 2025 Spargel Festival in Hugelsheim, Germany (unanimous)
• Provided letter of support to Glendon Agricultural Society for CFEP arena renovation (unanimous)
• Referred food recycling pilot project to Corporate Priorities Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted four August 13 delegation presentations as information (unanimous)
• Authorized lease agreement with Whimsy Childcare Inc. (unanimous)

Council - Special Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Special Corporate Priorities Committee will meet on August 20, 2024, to consider the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) priorities. Members will review attached PDFs covering mixed‑density examples, land maps, trail and linkage maps, and best‑practice guidelines. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, indigenous land acknowledgement, agenda adoption, and disclosure of interest. No other business is listed.

• Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) priorities – review of mixed‑density example, land maps, trail and linkage map, and best‑practice documents

The Corporate Priorities Committee discussed the second round of the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) application, reviewing best practices from successful applicants and previous initiatives. No formal decisions were made; the committee provided feedback for the future application.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 p.m. (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from recent meetings, and hold a public hearing on Bylaw 842‑LU‑24 to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 766‑LU‑23. Old business includes Bylaw 836‑UT‑24 for a sanitary sewer main at the Pelican Rock Development. New business covers mobile vendor policy amendments, financial write‑offs for uncollectible accounts, municipal tax recovery terms, community grant recommendations, a motion for the Bonnyville Indian‑Metis Rehabilitation Centre, and funding requests for two golf tournaments.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 842‑LU‑24 – amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 766‑LU‑23 (PH)
• Bylaw 836‑UT‑24 – Local Improvement Bylaw for installation of sanitary sewer main at Pelican Rock Development
• Policy No. 205‑AD‑18 – Mobile Vendor Policy Amendments
• 2024 Financial Write Offs – Uncollectible Accounts
• 2024 Municipal Tax Recovery – Terms and Conditions and Reserve Bid

Council gave final reading to a sanitary sewer local improvement bylaw for Pelican Rock and a land use bylaw amendment, approved a $434,000 tax-arrears public auction, and authorized $28,597.35 in uncollectible account write-offs. It also postponed Mobile Vendor Policy amendments, approved several community grants, and authorized a lease with Gameday Grill. Several items were handled in-camera.

• Approved $434,000 tax-arrears auction terms and reserve bid (unanimous)
• Approved $28,597.35 write-off of uncollectible accounts (5-1)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 836-UT-24 (sanitary sewer, Pelican Rock) (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 842-LU-24 (land use amendment) (unanimous)
• Postponed Mobile Vendor Policy amendments to future committee meeting
• Approved community grants totaling $13,625 (unanimous)
• Authorized lease agreement with Ambrosia Holdings o/a Gameday Grill (unanimous)
• Declared EDAC member-at-large vacancy, rescinding Tiffany Ashcroft's appointment (unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission agenda for August 13, 2024 contains no listed items; it appears to be only procedural boilerplate.

Council - Special Meeting

The City of Cold Lake Council is holding a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary item for consideration is a notice of motion from Mayor Copeland concerning the Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre.

• Notice of Motion - Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre

The special meeting was largely procedural. Council adopted the agenda and adjourned unanimously. Mayor Copeland gave notice of a motion for the August 13, 2024 regular meeting to authorize a $7,630.90 Community Event Grant to the Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre for the 1st Annual Walk 4 Wellbriety Walk-a-thon. No decisions were made on the grant at this meeting.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 a.m. (unanimous)
• Gave notice of motion for $7,630.90 grant to Bonnyville Indian-Metis Rehabilitation Centre for Walk 4 Wellbriety event (no vote taken)

Community Grant Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals listed.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee agenda for July 17, 2024 contains no listed items. The document shows only placeholders and procedural headings without any rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearing details. No decisions or discussions are specified.

Council - Special Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council special meeting will consider a new Mobile Vendor Policy (Policy No. 205-AD-18) and discuss a community-wide pigeon issue, including presentations and a bird count. Standard items such as the agenda adoption, indigenous land acknowledgement, and disclosure of interest will also be addressed.

• Policy No. 205-AD-18 – Mobile Vendor Policy
• Community-wide pigeon concerns (presentations and bird count)
• Adoption of agenda
• Indigenous land acknowledgement
• Disclosure of interest

Council directed administration to propose changes to the Mobile Vendor Policy, specifically regarding a seasonal no-go zone. The council also decided to monitor community feedback on pigeon concerns without taking further action.

• Directed administration to present amendments to Mobile Vendor Policy (No. 205-AD-18) including a no-go zone on 1st Avenue from June to September (Unanimous)
• Decided to take no action on community-wide pigeon concerns and directed administration to passively monitor feedback (Unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

The Council will review the 2024 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw and a local improvement bylaw for sanitary sewer installation at Pelican Rock Development. The agenda also includes land use amendments and several secondary suite development incentive applications.

• Bylaw No. 841-AN-24: 2024 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw
• Local Improvement Bylaw for sanitary sewer main at Pelican Rock Development
• Amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 766-LU-23
• Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program applications for 1508 13 Avenue, 5007 42 Street, and 1412 13 Avenue
• May 2024 City Financial Reports

Cold Lake Council unanimously approved the 2024 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw, setting specific tax rates for residential, non-residential, and vacant properties. The council also approved funding for three secondary suite development projects and authorized a letter of support for Portage College's Aircraft Maintenance Engineering project. A local improvement bylaw for a sanitary sewer main at Pelican Rock Development received its first reading, while a land use bylaw amendment was scheduled for a public hearing.

• Approved 2024 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for 3 secondary suite applications (Unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Portage College AME-S project (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Participation Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 5 tickets for Chamber of Commerce event (6-1)
• First reading for Pelican Rock sewer main bylaw (Unanimous)
• First reading for Land Use Bylaw amendment; public hearing scheduled (Unanimous)
• Accepted May 2024 financial reports (Unanimous)

Council - Special Meeting

The Council will address a proposal to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024. The agenda also includes an announcement regarding the oath of office for Deputy Mayor Vining.

• Cancellation of the June 25, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council
• Oath of Office for Deputy Mayor Vining (July 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025)

Council met for a special session to cancel a scheduled regular meeting. Councillor Vining was also administered the Oath of Office as Deputy Mayor.

• Cancelled the June 25, 2024 regular meeting of Council (Unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Councillor Vining as Deputy Mayor for July 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the first phase of the Airport Expansion Feasibility and Concept Design Project. Members will also review proposed amendments to the Cold Lake Sub-Regional Plan and provincial updates regarding Bill 20. Other topics include advertising in municipal facilities and the Public Participation Policy.

• Airport Expansion Feasibility and Concept Design Project - Phase 1
• Cold Lake Sub-Regional Plan Amendments
• Public Participation Policy No. 204-AD-18 review
• Advertising options in municipal facilities
• Alberta Advantage Immigration Program updates

The Corporate Priorities Committee postponed discussion of the Safe Baby Haven Box initiative to its September 17, 2024 meeting, after hearing that Covenant Health and the Bonnyville Health Centre support the project subject to funding and that Covenant Health has a $100,000 construction estimate. The committee directed Administration to bring amendments to the Public Participation Policy to the July 9, 2024 regular Council meeting, and recommended Council direct Administration to file an Expression of Interest under the Alberta Day grant program. It also recommended Council write the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Premier about delays in Canada Community Building Fund funding. Briefings on advertising in municipal facilities, the airport expansion feasibility study, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, and Cold Lake Sub-Regional Plan amendments were received with no decisions recorded.

• Postponed Safe Baby Haven Box discussion to the September 17, 2024 Corporate Priorities Committee meeting (postponed)
• Directed Administration to present Public Participation Policy amendments at the July 9, 2024 regular Council meeting (carried unanimously)
• Recommended Council direct Administration to complete an Alberta Day grant Expression of Interest application (carried unanimously)
• Recommended Council write the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Premier of Alberta about Canada Community Building Fund delay concerns (carried unanimously)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried unanimously)
• Recessed at 7:27 p.m. and reconvened at the call of the Chair (carried unanimously)
• Went In-Camera at 7:44 p.m. for Accounts Receivable - Review and came Out-of-Camera at 8:13 p.m. (carried unanimously)
• Went In-Camera at 8:13 p.m. for Legal - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Update and came Out-of-Camera at 8:15 p.m. (carried unanimously)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

This document consists of procedural boilerplate and empty software fields. No specific topics, projects, or decisions are listed for the June 17, 2024, meeting.

Council - Regular Meeting

Council will review the 2024 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw and several amendments to recreation user fee policies. The agenda also includes discussions on golf club operations and various community funding requests. Additionally, a notice of motion was presented regarding a grant application for Connect Media Inc.

• Bylaw No. 841-AN-24 (2024 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw)
• Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club Fee, Membership, Booking and Operation Policy updates
• Recreation User Fee Policy Amendments
• Connect Media Inc. CRACHI Grant Application notice of motion
• Funding requests for Ronald McDonald House and Healthier Communities golf tournaments

Cold Lake City Council authorized the purchase of an aircraft hangar at the Cold Lake Regional Aerodrome for $165,000 and approved several agreements, including a utility right-of-way with North East Muni-Corr Ltd. and a service agreement with the Government of Alberta for Employee Safety Office services. Council also approved a $15,000 tourism grant for Ribfest, a $2,600 grant for the Cold Lake First Nations Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, and directed administration to amend a golf club policy to allow 4 Wing Cold Lake to pay event balances on the day of the event. A public delegation raised concerns about security at youth events at the Energy Centre, and council cancelled its September 24, 2024 regular meeting.

• Approved $2,600 grant to Cold Lake First Nations for Indigenous Peoples Day (6-1)
• Gave first reading to 2024 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw (unanimous)
• Directed administration to amend golf club policy for 4 Wing payment timing (4-3)
• Approved amendments to Recreation User Fee Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Board Advertising Policy for Recreation Facilities (unanimous)
• Authorized $15,000 Major Community Tourism Event Grant to Lakeland Connect Media Inc. for Ribfest (4-3)
• Authorized execution of utility right-of-way agreement with North East Muni-Corr Ltd. (unanimous)
• Authorized $165,000 purchase of hangar at Cold Lake Regional Aerodrome from Mr. Steve Hurlbut (unanimous)

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software interface elements and boilerplate text. No specific topics, motions, or decisions are recorded in this version of the agenda.

Council - Regular Meeting

Council will consider second reading of Bylaw No. 838-AN-24 to set the 2024 tax rate, and review the April 2024 financial reports. They will also decide on a funding request from Cold Lake First Nations for Indigenous People's Day and hear recommendations from the Community Grant Advisory Committee for multiple local organizations.

• Bylaw No. 838-AN-24 – 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw (second reading)
• Request for Funding – Cold Lake First Nations Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
• 2024 Community Grant Advisory Committee May recommendations (15 applications)
• Council appointments to Crime Severity Index (CSI) and CEDI committees
• Notice of Motion – Connect Media Inc. CRACHI Grant Application for Ribfest

Council unanimously adopted the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw, setting specific rates for residential, non-residential, and annexed properties. They also approved a $2,000 grant for Indigenous Peoples Day, accepted various community grants totaling over $30,000, and directed administration to recognize $166,000 in development completion deposits as revenue for multi-family rebates. A delegation from Portage College presented updates on new educational programs and trades training partnerships.

• Adopted 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw with specific residential and non-residential rates
• Approved $2,000 grant to Cold Lake First Nations for Indigenous Peoples Day
• Approved multiple community grants including $10,000 to Chamber of Commerce
• Declined funding application for Annette LaBrash Blackwell
• Appointed Mayor Copeland as liaison to Crime Severity Index Committee
• Authorized letter of support for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries site visit
• Directed recognition of $166,000 development deposits as revenue for rebates
• Proclaimed June 2024 as Pride Month and June 2-8 as Seniors' Week

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is reviewing the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw and discussing community-wide sidewalk snow removal. The agenda also includes discussions on a Safe Baby Haven Box and an intermunicipal lawlessness workshop.

• Bylaw No. 838-AN-24 - 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw
• Community-Wide Sidewalk Snow Removal discussion
• Intermunicipal Lawlessness Workshop
• Safe Baby Haven Box
• Alberta Health Services - Emergency Medical Services (In Camera)

The Corporate Priorities Committee recommended that Council amend and advance the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw using Option 10B. The committee also directed administration to maintain the current framework for community-wide sidewalk snow removal and recommended extending the lease agreement terms with MCSnet. Additionally, the committee postponed a proposal regarding the Safe Baby Haven Box and discussed intergovernmental updates.

• Postponed the Safe Baby Haven Box program proposal to June 18, 2024 (Carried)
• Recommended bringing Bylaw No. 838-AN-24 (2024 Tax Rate Bylaw) to the May 28, 2024 Council meeting reflecting Option 10B (Carried unanimously)
• Directed Administration to maintain the existing framework for sidewalk snow removal (Carried unanimously)
• Recommended Council authorize amendments to the MCSnet lease agreement including a 10-year term and $8,500 annual rate (Carried unanimously)

Community Grant Advisory Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to decide on the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw, which sets property tax rates for the year. They will also consider amendments to the municipal solid waste bylaw, several capital and operating budget amendments, and a new policy for a secondary suite development incentive program. The agenda includes multiple requests for funding and donations from community groups.

• Bylaw No. 838-AN-24 - 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw No. 837-UT-24 - Amendment to Municipal Solid Waste Bylaw No. 519-UT-14
• 2024 Capital Budget Amendment - Airport Expansion Project
• 2024 Capital Budget Amendment - Lakeshore Drive Improvement Project
• Policy No. 237-AD-24 - Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program Policy

Council approved significant budget increases for the Lakeshore Drive Phase 1B Project and the Airport Expansion Project. They also authorized two land purchases for a medical clinic and other purposes, and passed a new secondary suite incentive policy.

• Allocated $4.0 million from unrestricted surplus to Lakeshore Drive Phase 1B Project
• Passed Interim 2025 Capital Budget of $3.25 million for Lakeshore Drive Phase 1B Project
• Approved $395,000 land purchase from TCG Developments Inc. for a medical clinic
• Approved $292,200 land purchase of 4;2;63;22; SE from unrestricted surplus
• Approved Policy No. 237-AD-24 Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program Policy
• Allocated $36,000 from unrestricted surplus to Airport Expansion Project
• Approved $88,000 grant to Portage College for AME-S Curriculum
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Cold Lake First Nations Treaty 1-11 Gathering

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

This agenda contains only boilerplate and technical elements with no substantive items for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

Regional Utility Services Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Cold Lake Regional Utility Services Commission. The agenda contains only boilerplate items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Council - Special Meeting

The City of Cold Lake Council held a special meeting to review the 2023 financial statements. A representative from Metrix Group LLP presented the audited financials for the year ending December 31, 2023. Council unanimously approved these statements and accepted the auditor's report as information.

• Agenda adopted unanimously
• 2023 Audited Financial Statements approved unanimously
• Auditor’s report accepted as information
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Council - Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of Cold Lake City Council. The council will consider several bylaws, including amendments to the smoking bylaw and the municipal solid waste bylaw, and will discuss policy changes for a senior's homeowner rebate and a vacant lot sale incentive program. The agenda also includes multiple funding requests from organizations such as Cold Lake First Nations, the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, and others, as well as a tax arrears agreement and several committee reports.

• Bylaw No. 835-PL-24 to amend Smoking Bylaw No. 554-PL-15
• Bylaw No. 837-UT-24 to amend Municipal Solid Waste Bylaw No. 519-UT-14
• Policy No. 099-FN-07 - Senior's Homeowner Rebate Policy amendment
• Policy No. 234-FN-24 - Vacant Lot Sale Incentive Program Policy amendments
• Tax Arrears Agreement for Tax Roll No. 4000225002

Council approved a $20,000 grant for Extreme Mudfest Bonnyville and passed amendments to the smoking and vacant lot sale incentive policies. They also authorized a data sharing agreement for the Alberta Seniors' Benefit Program and appointed members to the Policing and Compensation Review committees.

• Approved $20,000 Official Stage Sponsor grant for Extreme Mudfest Bonnyville (4-3)
• Passed Bylaw No. 835-PL-24 to amend Smoking Bylaw No. 554-PL-15 (Unanimous)
• Approved Policy No. 234-FN-24 Vacant Lot Sale Incentive Program amendments (Unanimous)
• Authorized Data Sharing Agreement for Alberta Seniors' Benefit Program (Unanimous)
• Appointed Paul McWilliams and Preslee Jaques to Policing Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Lisa Ford, Patrick Hort, Paul McWilliams, and Melissa Shea to Elected Official Compensation Review Committee (Unanimous)
• Accepted Property Tax Arrears Agreement for Tax Roll No. 4000225002 (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw No. 837-UT-24 to amend Municipal Solid Waste Bylaw (Unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee will discuss several policy updates and community initiatives. Items include a vacant lot sale incentive program, a community recreation grant policy, and the disposition of unsold properties from a tax sale public auction. The committee will also review a community satisfaction survey, an economic development strategy, and a proposal for a safe baby haven box.

• Unsold properties following tax sale public auction
• Policy No. 097-RC-07 - Community Recreation, Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Policy
• Policy No. 234-FN-24 - Vacant Lot Sale Incentive Program Policy
• Lakeridge Neighborhood Park Development
• Paramedics – Cenovus Wellness Centre Access

The Corporate Priorities Committee recommended the city acquire and fund several unsold properties from a tax sale auction. The committee also directed staff to develop a $5,000 incentive for secondary suites and requested budget considerations for a new neighborhood park and tourism strategies.

• Recommended city acquire property 4-2-62-33 SE for $1,500 (Unanimous)
• Recommended city acquire Lot 15, Block 1, Plan 1324110 for $74,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended city acquire and attempt to dispose of Lot 7, Block 2, Plan 3336KS and 8 other units (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop a secondary suite incentive of $5,000 per suite for up to 20 suites (Unanimous)
• Recommended establishing a budget for Lakeridge Neighbourhood Park Development in 2024 (Unanimous)
• Recommended including Economic Development and Winter Tourism strategies in 2025 budget (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to present amendments to Community Recreation and Vacant Lot Sale policies (Unanimous)
• Postponed Safe Baby Haven Box proposal to May 21, 2024 (Unanimous)

Regional Utility Services Commission

The agenda contains only boilerplate elements such as a video link, metadata fields, and software branding. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Council - Regular Meeting

Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a bylaw to amend the smoking bylaw (Bylaw No. 835-PL-24), recommendations from the 2024 Community Grant Advisory Committee, a proposal for airport traffic monitoring, a resolution on federal court appointments, a letter of support for the Cold Lake First Nations Casino Dene Expansion Project, and reports from the RCMP and Economic Development Advisory Committee. Delegations from RLM Financial Ltd., 350 Farms and Charlotte Lake Farms, Cold Lake First Nations, and several chambers of commerce are also scheduled.

• Bylaw No. 835-PL-24 to amend Smoking Bylaw No. 554-PL-15
• 2024 Community Grant Advisory Committee March recommendations
• Alberta RTM Trials (iART) Alliance airport traffic monitoring proposal
• Letter of support for Cold Lake First Nations Casino Dene Expansion Project
• Request for funding from St. Dominic Cemetery Society

Council approved several community grants, including funding for a school playground and a snowmobile trail groomer. A $70,000 grant for cemetery concrete work was approved in a 4-3 vote. Council also gave first reading to a smoking bylaw amendment and authorized letters of support for local business initiatives.

• Approved $10,000 for Nelson Heights School playground
• Approved $15,000 for Cold Lake Snowmobile Club trail groomer
• Approved $13,375 for Age Friendly Cold Lake Society elevator
• Approved $4,600 for Cold Lake Minor Hockey Association
• Approved $1,500 for Pirouette School of Dance Society
• Declined $12,380 for Holy Cross School Parent Association
• Approved $70,000 for St. Dominic Cemetery concrete work (4-3)
• First reading given to Smoking Bylaw amendment

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items. The meeting appears to be a routine administrative session without any concrete business for residents.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The agenda for the April 4, 2024 meeting of the Cold Lake Economic Development Advisory Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Council - Regular Meeting

Council will consider a new Multiunit Rental Housing Incentive Program policy, a Water Demand Management Policy and Water Shortage Response Plan, and amendments to water/sewer service connection policies. Delegations include the RCMP detachment annual report, the Economic Development Advisory Committee, and the St. Dominic Cemetery Society. Several funding requests and a tax arrears agreement are also on the agenda.

• Policy No. 235-AD-24 - Multiunit Rental Housing Incentive Program Policy
• Policy No. 236-OP-24 - Water Demand Management Policy and Water Shortage Response Plan
• Delegation: Cold Lake RCMP Detachment and Victim Services annual report
• Request to operate at Kinosoo Beach for summer 2024 by Wicked Watersport Rentals Inc.
• Tax Arrears Agreement for Tax Roll No. 4000030230

Council approved a Multiunit Rental Housing Incentive Program Policy and released $10,807,654 in restricted unused capital funds across various departments. Several water management policies were updated, and grants were awarded to MS Canada and Hearts for Healthcare Ltd.

• Released $10,807,654 in Restricted Unused Capital Funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Multiunit Rental Housing Incentive Program Policy No. 235-AD-24 (Unanimous)
• Approved Water Demand Management Policy No. 236-OP-24 and rescinded Policy No. 082-OP-04 (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 grant to Hearts for Healthcare Ltd. (4-2)
• Approved $1,000 grant to MS Canada - Skijoring for MS (Unanimous)
• Authorized lease agreement with Levi McLeod for grazing purposes (Unanimous)
• Approved Wicked Watersport Rentals Inc. to operate at Kinosoo Beach 2024-2028 (Unanimous)
• Directed $157,500 in Development Completion Deposits to be used for Multi-Family Rebate Program (Unanimous)

Community Grant Advisory Committee

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no substantive agenda items. There are no specific topics, discussions, or decisions listed for this committee meeting.

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is discussing several policy and bylaw items, including a smoking bylaw, a water demand management policy and drought response plan, and revisions to the business licence bylaw. They will also review grant reporting parameters, FOIP fee changes, and correspondence on Highway 28 and REDA funding. A project update on the Public Work Operations Centre and RCMP access to the Cenovus Wellness Centre are also on the agenda.

• Bylaw No. 554-PL-15 - Smoking Bylaw review
• Policy No. 236-OP-24 - Water Demand Management Policy and Water Shortage Response Plan
• Business Licence Bylaw Revisions
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Fees
• Public Work Operations Centre - Project Update 2024

Cold Lake's Corporate Priorities Committee met March 19, 2024 and directed Administration to bring several items back to a future regular Council meeting: amendments to the Smoking Bylaw to permit smudging and pipe smoking for Indigenous ceremonial purposes, the draft Water Demand Management Policy (No. 236-OP-24), and amendments to the Recreation User Fee Policy for a one-year trial of free Cenovus Wellness Centre memberships for RCMP Cold Lake Detachment members. It also directed Administration to maintain the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Policy reporting parameters as is, to hold public engagement on Business Licence Bylaw revisions, and to prepare a resolution on FOIP Act fee amendments for the Alberta Municipalities 2024 Fall Convention. No bylaws were adopted at this meeting; the committee's directions are recommendations for future Council consideration.

• Directed Administration to present Smoking Bylaw amendments allowing Indigenous ceremonial smudging and pipe smoking at a future Council meeting (Carried Unanimously)
• Directed Administration to maintain Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Policy reporting parameters as is (no recorded vote)
• Directed Administration to present Water Demand Management Policy No. 236-OP-24 at a future Council meeting (Carried Unanimously)
• Directed Administration to conduct public engagement on Business Licence Bylaw revisions via non-statutory public hearing and/or community open house (no recorded vote)
• Directed Administration to prepare a FOIP Act legislative amendment resolution for the Alberta Municipalities 2024 Fall Convention (no recorded vote)
• Directed Administration to prepare a letter to the Minister of Treasury Board and Finance on Highway 28 funding concerns (no recorded vote)
• Directed Administration to present Recreation User Fee Policy amendments for one-year free Cenovus Wellness Centre memberships for RCMP Cold Lake Detachment members (Carried 4-3)
• Adopted the agenda with an added In Camera item on Legal - PILT (Carried Unanimously)

Economic Development Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Cold Lake Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting on March 14, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council will hear delegations from Wicked Watersport Rentals, MS Canada, Hearts for Healthcare, and the Lakeland Scuba Society. They will also consider letters of support for Portage College's kinesiology and computer science diploma programs, and for the Go East of Edmonton Regional Tourism Organization. The meeting includes discussion of a women's only area at the Energy Centre Wellness Centre and several in-camera items.

• Delegation from Wicked Watersport Rentals Inc. regarding Bylaw 812PL23
• Letter of support for Portage College Kinesiology Diploma Program
• Letter of support for Portage College Computer Science Diploma Program
• Letter of support for Go East of Edmonton Regional Tourism Organization Travel AB Investment Fund 2024
• In-camera items: Joint Assessment Review Board agreement, Harwood Homes Ltd. development agreement, AME-S Curriculum Purchase, Hockey Alberta AJHL, and Stakeholder Homeless Meeting with Cold Lake First Nations

Council authorized an $88,000 grant to Portage College for an AME-S Curriculum purchase and provided letters of support for two college diploma programs and a tourism grant. Council also declined a request from the Municipal District of Bonnyville to establish joint review and appeal boards.

• Approved $88,000 grant to Portage College for AME-S Curriculum (Unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Portage College Kinesiology Diploma Program (Unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Portage College Computer Science Diploma Program (Unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Go East of Alberta Regional Tourism Organization (Unanimous)
• Declined Municipal District of Bonnyville's request for joint LARB, CARB, and SDAB (Unanimous)
• Accepted Energy Centre Wellness Centre Women’s Only Area report as information (Unanimous)
• Accepted Northern Lights Library System delegation presentation as information (Unanimous)

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee of Cold Lake, AB, is holding a meeting on March 11, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural elements such as video and document management controls, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Regional Utility Services Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Cold Lake Regional Utility Services Commission. The agenda contains no substantive items such as decisions, proposals, or discussions. It is primarily boilerplate content.

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council will consider Bylaw No. 832-AN-24 for 2024 supplementary tax imposition and review tax recovery reserve bids for March 2024, including appraisals for six properties. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Northern Lights Library System, policy updates for Gateway RV Park and compost disposal, and letters of support for community grants. Several items are procedural, such as minutes approval and committee reports.

• Bylaw No. 832-AN-24 – 2024 Supplementary Tax Imposition Bylaw
• Tax Recovery March 2024 – Reserve Bid with appraisals for 116 23 Street, 5810 Meadow Way, 6806 Tri City Way, 4611 Lily Court, 4 2 62 33 SE, and 10, 5612 53 Avenue
• Policy No. 098-RC-07 – Gateway RV Park Policy review
• Policy No. 193-OP-15 – Compost Disposal Policy amendment
• Letters of support for Grand Centre Lions Club and Lakeland Catholic School Division Co-op Community Spaces grants

Council ordered the indefinite closure of the RV Park at the Information Centre and approved a supplementary tax imposition bylaw for 2024. The board also set reserve bids for six tax sale properties and approved several community grants and letters of support.

• Closed RV Park at the Information Centre indefinitely (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw No. 832-AN-24 for 2024 Supplementary Tax Imposition (Unanimous)
• Set reserve bids for six tax sale properties ranging from $1,500 to $434,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Compost Disposal Policy No. 193-OP-15 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Lakeland Catholic School Division for Student Trades Fair (Unanimous)
• Authorized letters of support for Grand Centre Lions Club and Holy Cross School (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to support the eastern Alberta Trade corridor (Unanimous)
• Accepted January 2024 financial reports (Unanimous)

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee will discuss and potentially decide on several policy items, including a new Multiunit Rental Housing Incentive Program Policy, amendments to the Compost Disposal Policy, and the Gateway RV Park Policy. They will also review reports on the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor, energy centre security, and a federal review of homeless encampments. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including agreements for the Colonel JJ Parr Sports Centre funding and an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework.

• Policy No. 235-AD-24 - Multiunit Rental Housing Incentive Program Policy
• Policy No.193-OP-15 - Compost Disposal Policy Amendment
• Policy No. 098-RC-07 - Gateway RV Park Policy
• Federal Housing Advocate Review of Homeless Encampments
• In camera: Agreement - Colonel JJ Parr Sports Centre Funding

The Corporate Priorities Committee recommended closing the Gateway RV Park indefinitely and supporting the establishment of an Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor. The committee also directed administration to present amendments to the Compost Disposal Policy at the next regular Council meeting.

• Recommended Council close Gateway RV Park indefinitely (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council support the Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Compost Disposal Policy amendments on Feb 27, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Directed administration to continue the skunk removal program as is with closer owner coordination
• Directed administration to bring Multiunit Rental Housing Incentive Program Policy to a future meeting

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several bylaws and policies, including a vacant land tax policy, an off-highway vehicle bylaw, and a utility bylaw amendment. The agenda also includes public hearings, delegations, committee reports, and in-camera sessions on land purchase and agreements.

• Bylaw No. 822-FN-23: Residential and Non-Residential Property Assessment Sub-Class Bylaw (vacant land tax)
• Policy No. 232-FN-23: Taxation of Vacant Lands Policy
• Bylaw No. 814-PL-23: Bylaw to Regulate and Control Off-Highway Vehicles
• Bylaw No. 834-UT-24: Bylaw to Amend Utility Bylaw No. 441-UT-12
• Policy No. 234-FN-24: Vacant Lot Sale Incentive Program Policy

Council approved amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding A-Board signs and updated regulations for off-highway vehicles. Several new financial policies were adopted, and community grants were awarded to local sailing, skating, and music organizations.

• Approved Bylaw No. 792-LU-23 to clarify A-Board sign regulations (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Bylaw No. 814-PL-23 for off-highway vehicles (5-1)
• Approved Bylaw No. 822-FN-23 regarding vacant property assessment sub-classes (Unanimous)
• Approved Taxation of Vacant Residential and Non-Residential Lands Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) Agreement Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Vacant Lot Sale Incentive Program Policy (Unanimous)
• Awarded grants: Cold Lake Sailing Association ($2,500), Figure Skating Club ($1,500), and Music Festival Association ($1,500) (Unanimous)
• Confirmed municipal tax sale date for March 27, 2024 (Unanimous)

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee of Cold Lake, AB, is holding a meeting on February 12, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural elements such as video and document details, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Regional Utility Services Commission

The provided document contains only procedural software information and no meeting details. There are no specific topics, discussions, or decisions listed for this commission meeting.

Council - Regular Meeting

The Cold Lake City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a property assessment sub-class bylaw, followed by several proposed bylaws on administrative fees, interest penalties, utility and drainage amendments, and waste management. Council will also hear delegations, review financial reports, consider subdivision and tax arrears agreements, and discuss funding requests.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 822-FN-23 (property assessment sub-class)
• Bylaw 826-FN-24 to establish finance administrative service fees
• Bylaw 827-FN-24 to impose interest penalty on accounts receivable
• Bylaw 828-UT-24 and 829-UT-24 to amend utility and drainage bylaws
• Tax arrears agreements for Tax Rolls 101016 and 903690

Council approved bylaws regarding finance service fees, accounts receivable interest penalties, and amendments to utility, drainage, and solid waste regulations. The council also authorized agreements with Portage College and Alberta Municipalities.

• Passed Bylaw No. 826-FN-24 establishing Finance Administrative Service Fees
• Passed Bylaw No. 827-FN-24 imposing interest penalties on accounts receivable
• Approved amendments to Utility, Drainage, and Municipal Solid Waste bylaws
• Extended subdivision approval for SUB 17-003 (Fischer Pond) to April 13, 2025
• Approved $4,000 grant and $520 table purchase for Kid's Time Out Play Program
• Authorized a letter of support for Cold Lake Public Library's CFEP grant application
• Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Portage College
• Authorized Alberta Municipalities to administer the Clean Energy Improvement Program

Community Grant Advisory Committee

This is the agenda for a meeting of the Cold Lake Community Grant Advisory Committee on January 18, 2024. The document contains only procedural placeholders (e.g., 'Title', 'Description', 'Category', 'Number', 'Vote') and no actual agenda items, motions, or reports. No decisions, discussions, or notable actions are identifiable from the provided text.

Council - Corporate Priorities Committee Meeting

The Corporate Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, a new bylaw to regulate off-highway vehicles, a policy on taxing vacant lands, a rental market analysis, and a drought emergency plan. The agenda also includes a request for funding from Cold Shot and a delegation from residents about park considerations.

• Bylaw No. 792-LU-23 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 766-LU-23
• Bylaw No. 814-PL-23 to regulate and control off-highway vehicles
• Policy No. 232-FN-23 on taxation of vacant lands
• Cold Lake rental market analysis and forecast
• Alberta Environment drought emergency plan

The Corporate Priorities Committee unanimously directed administration to schedule a public hearing for Bylaw No. 792-LU-23 regarding A-Board signs and to amend Bylaw No. 814-PL-23 to allow off-highway vehicle parking at short-term living facilities. The committee accepted a rental analysis as information and directed staff to review water management plans following a provincial drought alert. Additionally, they requested further information on Cold Shot Buses' funding request and directed the creation of a conceptual design for a neighborhood park in Cold Lake North.

• Agenda adopted unanimously with addition of MLA Scott Cyr delegation
• Directed public hearing and readings for Bylaw No. 792-LU-23 (A-Board signs)
• Directed amendment to Bylaw No. 814-PL-23 for OHV parking at short-term facilities
• Accepted Taxation of Vacant Lands Policy as information with amendment
• Accepted Cold Lake Rental Analysis as information
• Directed review of Water Management Plans for Feb 20 meeting
• Directed conceptual design for Neighborhood Park at 12/14 Ave & 13 St
• Directed staff to obtain info on Cold Shot Buses funding from MLA

Council - Regular Meeting

Cold Lake City Council will consider multiple new bylaws and policy amendments at this regular meeting. Items include establishing finance administrative service fees, imposing interest penalties on accounts receivable, amending utility and drainage bylaws, adopting a fee schedule for planning and development and safety codes services, and amending the solid waste bylaw. Council will also discuss 2024 municipal tax recovery terms and conditions, and consider several funding requests and delegation follow-ups.

• Bylaw No. 826-FN-24 to establish finance administrative service fees
• Bylaw No. 827-FN-24 to impose interest penalty on accounts receivable
• Bylaw No. 830-DA-24 to adopt a fee schedule for planning and development and safety codes services
• 2024 Municipal Tax Recovery - Terms and Conditions
• Request for Funding - Bonnyville Health Foundation

Council unanimously approved a 10% fee increase for the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club and a 5% increase for general recreation and equipment rental fees. They also authorized a $10,000 sponsorship for the Bonnyville Hospital Gala and approved terms for a tax arrears property auction. Several bylaws regarding utility fees and administrative charges received first or final readings.

• Approved 10% fee increase for Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club (Unanimous)
• Approved 5% fee increase for Recreation User Fees (Unanimous)
• Approved 5% fee increase for Equipment Rental Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for Bonnyville Hospital Gala (5-1)
• Approved terms for public auction of 10 tax-arrears properties (Unanimous)
• Approved $800 table purchase for Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs dinner (5-1)
• Granted third reading to Bylaw 830-DA-24 for Planning/Safety Codes fees (Unanimous)
• Authorized request for FCSS funding from MD of Bonnyville No. 87 (Unanimous)

Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee meeting on January 8, 2024, contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. The document consists entirely of technical interface elements and placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or attachments.

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.