Lloydminster public meetings in 2021

Regular Council

The City of Lloydminster Council is reviewing several administrative policies and land-related matters. Key discussions include a grant application for a new event arena and adjustments to stormwater utility billing.

• Land purchase of 2.699 acres for $150,000 plus GST
• Grant application for New Event Arena with estimated city contribution of $13,885,000
• Forgiveness of stormwater undercharges totaling $85,530.98
• Refund of stormwater overcharges totaling $34,155.71
• Bylaw 26-2021 text amendment regarding home based businesses

Council approved a full grant application for a New Event Arena with a city contribution of $13,885,000, and gave final reading to the Utility Rate Bylaw. It also approved several policies, land purchases, and fee adjustments, and heard public opposition to an airport district bylaw.

• Approved ICIP grant application for New Event Arena with $13,885,000 city contribution (carried)
• Granted third reading to Utility Rate Bylaw 29-2021 (carried)
• Approved purchase of 2.699 acres for $150,000 plus GST (carried)
• Approved 2022 Council Committee Appointments and Deputy Mayor Schedule (carried)
• Approved Roadside Memorial Policy 250-01 (carried)
• Approved Automated Photo Enforcement Policy 250-05 and repealed old policies (carried)
• Forgave 109 undercharged stormwater accounts totaling $85,530.98 (carried)
• Refunded 90 overcharged stormwater accounts totaling $34,155.71 (carried)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a land purchase offer, a permanent road closure application, recreation fees, and updates on arena development. They will also review draft policies on flag etiquette, roadside memorials, community peace officers, and automated photo enforcement. The meeting includes a closed session for policy advice.

• Offer to purchase land: Lot Part A Block 37 Plan BM2070 & Lot A Block 44 Plan BM2070
• Proposed permanent road closure: Road Plan 2033PX and Registered Plan 832 2237
• Recreation and Cultural Services Fees Policy No. 740-02
• Draft Community Peace Officer Bylaw
• Draft Automated Photo Enforcement Policy

The Governance and Priorities Committee received presentations and information on an offer to purchase land, a proposed permanent road closure, and draft policies on recreation fees, flag etiquette, roadside memorials, community peace officers, and automated photo enforcement. No decisions were made on these items; they were presented for review. The committee approved the agenda and previous minutes, and later went into a closed session before adjourning.

• Approved the December 6, 2021 agenda (Motion 402-2021).
• Approved the November 15, 2021 minutes (Motion 403-2021).
• Recessed for media interviews (Motion 404-2021).
• Moved into closed session (Motion 405-2021).
• Resumed open session (Motion 406-2021).
• Adjourned at 5:04 PM (Motion 407-2021).

Regular Council

Lloydminster City Council is meeting to consider the 2022 operating and capital budgets, which require a municipal taxation levy of $38,354,998. Council will also vote on several bylaws, including utility rates, business licensing, and land use amendments, and award a contract for an airport fueling station.

• 2022 Operating Budget: $72.6M revenue, $110.9M expenditures, $38.4M tax levy; Capital Budget $74.8M
• Airport self-serve fueling station contract to Kings Husky Group Energy Ltd. for $79,302.01 plus $10,310 contingency
• First reading of Bylaw 26-2021 (home-based businesses) and Bylaw 30-2021 (airport airside land use), public hearings Dec 13
• Second/third reading of Bylaw 27-2021 (Saskatchewan Summer Games funding) and Bylaw 28-2021 (business licence)
• First reading of Bylaw 29-2021 (2022 utility rates)

Council approved the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets, setting a municipal taxation levy of $38,354,998. They also gave first reading to two land use bylaw amendments and final approval to the Saskatchewan Summer Games funding and Business Licence bylaws. A three-year Discover Lloydminster brand partnership with Red Bicycle Communications was renewed at $30,000 per year, and a $79,302 airport fueling station contract was awarded to Kings Husky Group Energy Ltd.

• Approved 2022 Operating Budget with $38,354,998 municipal taxation levy and 2022 Capital Budget of $74,790,167.
• Accepted in principle the ten-year capital plan.
• Granted first reading to Bylaw 26-2021 (home-based businesses) and set a public hearing for Dec 13, 2021.
• Granted first reading to Bylaw 30-2021 (airport airside land use) and set a public hearing for Dec 13, 2021.
• Approved three-year Discover Lloydminster brand lease renewal with Red Bicycle Communications at $30,000/year plus GST.
• Approved $90,000 for Wigfield Area Structure Plan review and directed procurement of a planning consultant.
• Approved Policy 250-04 (Smoking Policy) and repealed Policy 003-2015.
• Awarded airport self-serve fueling cardlock system contract to Kings Husky Group Energy Ltd. for $79,302.01 plus 13% contingency.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss several items, including the Wigfield Area Structure Plan, stormwater utility rate corrections, and draft policies on smoking and facility allocations. The agenda also includes presentations on economic recovery, the Discover Lloydminster brand, and quarterly reports from fire services, engineering, procurement, and governance.

• Wigfield Area Structure Plan presentation
• Stormwater Utility Rate Corrections
• Draft Policy No. 250-04 Smoking Policy
• Draft Aquatic Facilities Allocation Policy No. 740-01
• Draft Fieldhouse and Arena Allocation Policy

The Governance and Priorities Committee received presentations on the Pioneer Lodge expansion, Economic Recovery Task Force, Discover Lloydminster brand partnership, Wigfield Area Structure Plan amendments, stormwater utility rate corrections, and several 2021 Quarter 3 reports. Draft policies on smoking and facility allocations were also presented. No substantive decisions were made; the only motions were procedural (agenda approval, recesses, and entering/exiting closed session).

• Approved agenda (Motion 372-2021)
• Approved recess at 3:06 PM (Motion 373-2021)
• Approved recess for media interviews at 4:30 PM (Motion 374-2021)
• Approved closed session at 4:50 PM (Motion 375-2021)
• Approved resuming open session at 5:14 PM (Motion 376-2021)
• Approved adjournment at 5:15 PM (Motion 377-2021)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to review the draft 2022 operating and capital budget, presented by Denise MacDonald. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes, and the budget discussion is the main substantive item. The meeting is scheduled to include breaks and adjournment, with no other major decisions listed.

• Draft 2022 Operating and Capital Budget presented by Denise MacDonald
• Budget presentation schedule and Lloydminster Charter budget sections included
• Approval of October 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Meeting recesses scheduled at 10:38 AM, 12:07 PM, and 3:17 PM

The Governance and Priorities Committee met to review the draft 2022 operating and capital budget, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting was procedural, consisting of agenda approval, minutes approval, and several recesses. The committee adjourned without voting on the budget.

• Approved agenda (Motion 366-2021)
• Approved October 18, 2021 minutes (Motion 367-2021)
• Recessed for break at 10:38 AM (Motion 368-2021)
• Recessed for lunch at 12:07 PM (Motion 369-2021)
• Recessed for break at 3:17 PM (Motion 370-2021)
• Adjourned at 4:30 PM (Motion 371-2021)

Regular Council

Lloydminster City Council is meeting to consider several items, including approving 2022 Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) grants totaling $385,000, granting first reading to a new Business Licence Bylaw and a Saskatchewan Summer Games funding bylaw, and confirming a public safety clean-up order. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, appointments, and property tax exemptions for non-profits.

• Approve 2022 FCSS grant allocations totaling $385,000 to 13 local organizations
• First reading of Bylaw No. 28-2021 (Business Licence Bylaw)
• First reading of Bylaw No. 27-2021 (Saskatchewan Summer Games Lloydminster Funding Bylaw)
• Confirm clean-up order 21-1107 for property at 2914 55A Ave
• Approve 2021 NPO property tax exemptions for a 2-year period

Council approved the 2022 Family and Community Support Services grant allocations totaling $385,000, distributed among 12 programs, and authorized the FCSS Committee to reallocate any declined or unclaimed funds. Council also approved property tax exemptions for non-profits, appointed Shannon Rowan as alternate Assessment Review Board Clerk, confirmed a public safety order, and made several committee appointments. First readings were granted to two bylaws, including the Business Licence Bylaw and the Saskatchewan Summer Games Funding Bylaw.

• Approved $385,000 in 2022 FCSS grants (carried)
• Approved 2021 NPO property tax exemptions for 2-year period (carried)
• Appointed Shannon Rowan as alternate Assessment Review Board Clerk (carried)
• Confirmed Public Safety Order 21-1107 for Lot 9, Block 41, Plan 812 0271 (carried)
• Appointed Crystal Miller, Gwen Mottram, Otis Rusling to Public Art Advisory Committee (carried)
• Appointed Wendy Plandowski and Aaron Rawlake as co-chairs for 2024 Summer Games Host Society (carried)
• Granted first reading to Bylaw 28-2021 Business Licence Bylaw (carried)
• Granted first reading to Bylaw 27-2021 Saskatchewan Summer Games Funding Bylaw (carried)

Regular Council

Lloydminster City Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and policy items, including a draft COVID-19 vaccination and rapid testing policy for Council, a three-year insurance and risk management contract award, and multiple Saskatchewan tax enforcement actions. Council will also consider first reading of an Offsite Levy Bylaw, a development permit for a rear deck, and a sponsorship naming rights agreement for Legion Ball Park.

• Approve Policy No. 110-06, COVID-19 Vaccination and Rapid Testing for Council Policy
• Award General Insurance and Risk Management contract to Marsh Canada Ltd. for three years
• Authorize tax enforcement for 16 Saskatchewan properties with arrears, including units in Condo Plans 101880783, 101903295, 101943378
• First reading of Bylaw No. 25-2021, Offsite Levy Bylaw
• Approve naming rights sponsorship agreement with Driven Energy Ltd. for Legion Ball Park

Council approved Policy No. 110-06 requiring COVID-19 vaccination or rapid testing for council members, with a recorded vote of 5-2. Council also awarded an insurance contract, approved tax enforcement actions, and granted first reading to an offsite levy bylaw.

• Approved COVID-19 Vaccination and Rapid Testing for Council Policy (5-2)
• Awarded General Insurance and Risk Management contract to Marsh Canada Ltd. for 3 years
• Directed no tax enforcement for Saskatchewan properties with under $100 arrears
• Authorized title applications for 16 Saskatchewan properties in tax arrears
• Approved 2021 Alberta Public Auction terms with preregistration requirement
• Approved list of Saskatchewan lands in arrears for enforcement
• Approved $8,439.09 transfer to Saskatchewan Housing Corporation for 2020 operating loss
• Approved sponsorship naming rights for Legion Ball Park with Driven Energy Ltd.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to receive updates on the 2021 offsite levy, the new mechanical wastewater treatment facility, sponsorship naming rights for Legion Ball Park, and an insurance RFP. They will also consider a land use bylaw amendment for the Municipal Airport Airside (MA1) District. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a closed session for policy advice.

The Governance and Priorities Committee received presentations on the 2021 Offsite Levy update, a sponsorship naming rights proposal for Legion Ball Park, a project update on the new Mechanical Wastewater Treatment Facility, and an update on the Insurance and Risk Management Request for Proposal. They also received an update on the Land Use Bylaw Amendment for the Municipal Airport Airside (MA1) District. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved agenda (Motion 327-2021)
• Approved previous minutes (Motion 328-2021)
• Recessed for break (Motion 329-2021)
• Went into closed session (Motion 330-2021)
• Resumed open session (Motion 331-2021)
• Adjourned meeting (Motion 332-2021)

Regular Council

Lloydminster City Council is meeting to consider several routine approvals, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lloydminster Public Library, new policies for bench dedications and tree planting, and development permits for retail stores at 7005 – 44 Street and 4207 – 70 Avenue. Council will also give second and third reading to a bylaw repealing a previous bylaw. The meeting includes a closed session for policy advice.

• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Lloydminster Public Library
• Approve Bench Dedication Program Policy No. 720-03
• Approve Tree Planting Policy No. 720-04 and repeal Boulevard Tree Policy
• Approve fascia sign and retail store at 7005 – 44 Street (Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 982-5313)
• Approve retail store at 4207 – 70 Avenue (Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 992-3100)

Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lloydminster Public Library, adopted new policies for bench dedications and tree planting (repealing the old boulevard tree policy), and approved development permits for retail stores and a fascia sign at two locations. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved MOU with Lloydminster Public Library (carried)
• Approved Bench Dedication Program Policy No. 720-03 (carried)
• Approved Tree Planting Policy No. 720-04 (carried)
• Repealed Boulevard Tree Policy PR-17-01-27100-40 (carried)
• Approved fascia sign at 7005 – 44 Street (carried)
• Approved retail store at 7005 – 44 Street (carried)
• Approved retail store at 4207 – 70 Avenue (carried)
• Granted second and third reading to Repealing Bylaw No. 23-2021 (carried)

Regular Council

This agenda for the Lloydminster Regular Council meeting is only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Council approved the 2021 reserve bids for eight Alberta properties in tax arrears to be sold at public auction under the Municipal Government Act. It also repealed the Non-Profit Operating Grants Policy No. 134-03, approved the Public Art Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, and appointed Councillor Diachuk to that committee. First reading was granted to Bylaw No. 23-2021, which repeals outdated bylaws. The meeting included a closed session and was adjourned at 4:20 PM.

• Approved 2021 reserve bids for eight tax-delinquent Alberta properties for public auction (Motion 303-2021)
• Repealed Non-Profit Operating Grants Policy No. 134-03 (Motion 304-2021)
• Approved Public Art Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (Motion 305-2021)
• Appointed Councillor Diachuk to Public Art Advisory Committee until Dec 31, 2021 (Motion 306-2021)
• Granted first reading to Bylaw No. 23-2021 to repeal outdated bylaws (Motion 307-2021)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes (Motions 299-2021, 300-2021)
• Went into closed session and resumed open session (Motions 309-2021, 310-2021)

Regular Council

Council will consider awarding a $474,153 contract to Peco Electrical Ltd. for the Water Treatment Plant control systems upgrade, along with related budget reallocations and a $39,000 increase to MPE Engineering's contract. They will also vote on second and third reading of the Wastewater Bylaw, maintain 2022 ATCO franchise fees, reallocate reserves, and cancel the September 13 meeting.

• Award Water Treatment Plant control systems upgrade to Peco Electrical Ltd. for $474,153 (excl. GST) plus 15% contingency of $71,000
• Increase MPE Engineering contract by $39,000 (excl. GST) for scope change
• Reallocate $129,078.20 from three reserves to replenish City Manager Contingency Reserve to $200,000
• Second and third reading of Bylaw No. 15-2021, Wastewater Bylaw
• Maintain 2022 ATCO Electric and Gas franchise agreement fees

Council approved the award of a $474,153 contract to Peco Electrical Ltd. for the Water Treatment Plant control systems upgrade, along with a 15% contingency of $71,000 and an additional $39,000 for MPE Engineering. They also approved reallocating $129,078.20 to replenish the City Manager Contingency Reserve, maintained ATCO franchise fees for 2022, and gave final reading to the Wastewater Bylaw.

• Awarded $474,153 contract to Peco Electrical Ltd. for Water Treatment Plant control systems upgrade (carried)
• Approved $71,000 contingency (15%) for the water treatment project (carried)
• Approved $39,000 increase to MPE Engineering contract for scope change (carried)
• Reallocated $129,078.20 to City Manager Contingency Reserve from three reserves (carried)
• Maintained 2022 ATCO Electric and Gas franchise fees (carried)
• Cancelled September 13, 2021 Governance & Priorities Committee meeting (carried)
• Granted third and final reading to Bylaw No. 15-2021 Wastewater Bylaw (carried)

Regular Council

Lloydminster City Council meets to decide on several items, including a $1.7 million budget increase for Fire Station #1, a permanent road closure on 72 Avenue, and a land use bylaw amendment on home-based businesses. Council will also consider appointments, a tax penalty waiver request, and an external auditor appointment.

• Approve $1,295,000 from Canada Community-Building Fund and $400,000 from Protective Services Capital Reserve for Fire Station #1, raising total cost to $8,432,599 plus 5% contingency
• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw 19-2021 amending Land Use Bylaw 5-2016 on home-based businesses and enforcement
• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw 24-2021 permanently closing portions of 72 Avenue
• Deny Sachin Arora's request to cancel July property tax penalty
• Appoint WLS LLP as external auditor for 2021 financial statements

Council approved additional funding and a higher cost for the Fire Station #1 site development project, including a $1.295M commitment from the Canada Community-Building Fund and $400,000 from the Protective Services Capital Reserve. The total anticipated cost was accepted at $8,432,599 with a 5% contingency of $432,000. Council also gave final readings to bylaws on home-based businesses and a road closure, and made several committee appointments.

• Approved $1.295M additional budget for Fire Station #1 from CCBF (carried)
• Approved $400,000 additional budget for Fire Station #1 from Protective Services Capital Reserve (carried)
• Accepted $8,432,599 cost of work for Fire Station #1 with $432,000 contingency (carried)
• Denied penalty cancellation request for late property tax payment (carried)
• Appointed six members to DARC for two-year term (carried)
• Appointed six members to DARC for one-year term (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Torresan to DARC (carried)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 19-2021 (home-based businesses) (carried)

Governance and Priorities Committee

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Regular Council

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Governance and Priorities Committee

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Regular Council

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Governance and Priorities Committee

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Regular Council

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