Lloydminster public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Council will hold a public hearing regarding a land use map amendment to redistrict certain areas. The meeting includes decisions on community grants, facility agreements, and the approval of a new Fees and Charges Bylaw.
- Bylaw No. 12-2024: Redistricting from UT-Urban Transition to R1-Single Detached Residential, PU-Public Utility, and RD-Recreation districts
- Bylaw No. 11-2024: Fees and Charges Bylaw
- $99,950 from Resiliency Reserve for a cold weather response plan
- $32,750 in Safe and Healthy Communities Grant 2025 allocations
- Five-year Facility Use Agreement with Lloydminster Curling Club starting September 20, 2024
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes, then receive presentations on the city’s industrial inventory analysis and the Lloydminster Curling Club agreement. Members will discuss a draft update to the Bench Dedication Program Policy. The meeting also includes media inquiries, a short recess, and a closed‑session segment under LAFOIP.
- Industrial Inventory Analysis presentation (multiple PDFs attached)
- Lloydminster Curling Club Agreement presentation
- Draft Bench Dedication Program Policy Update discussion
- Media inquiries and recommendation for a short recess
- In‑camera closed session as per LAFOIP Section 16(1)(a)
Regular Council
The council appointed Stephanie Lindsay to the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee and confirmed Councillor Whiting as Deputy Mayor through Dec 31, 2024. It adopted the 2025 operating and capital budget, authorizing $60,646,910 in operating revenue, $110,049,011 in operating expenditures and a $49,442,387 tax levy, and approved capital projects including a $1.4 M road improvement at 12 Street & 75 Avenue and a $1.5 M water‑treatment clarifier repair with specified reserve contributions. The council also approved the Council Remuneration Policy, granted first reading to the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Land Use Map amendment, and authorized a $530,180 sole‑source procurement for the River Intake Travelling Water Screen Replacement.
- Approval of the 2025 operating and capital budget: $60,646,910 operating revenue, $110,049,011 operating expenditures, $49,442,387 tax levy
- Road improvement at 12 Street and 75 Avenue – estimated cost $1,400,000; $420,000 from Local Government Fiscal Framework and $280,000 from Capital Programs Reserve committed
- Water‑treatment plant clarifier structural repairs – estimated cost $1,500,000; $1,261,950 from Environmental Capital Reserve committed
- River Intake Travelling Water Screen Replacement – $530,180 sole‑source procurement to Evoqua Water Technologies; $619,680 from Environmental Services Capital Reserve committed
- Adoption of Council Remuneration Policy (Policy No. 120‑03) and first reading of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 11‑2024
Regular Council
The meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the swearing-in of the Mayor and Councillors. No other legislative items or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Swearing in of Mayor
- Swearing in of Councillors
Regular Council
The council will approve a three‑year non‑profit property tax exemption program and authorize tax enforcement actions on 24 properties and a list of lands in arrears. It will also adopt in principle the 2024 Sanitary Sewer, Water, and Stormwater Master Plans and approve a road‑crossing operation and maintenance agreement for the Neale Edmunds Complex.
- Approve 2024‑2026 Non‑Profit Property Tax Exemptions
- Authorize application for title under the Saskatchewan Tax Enforcement Act for 24 properties
- Approve list of Saskatchewan lands in arrears as of Oct 22 2024 and authorize enforcement
- Adopt in principle the 2024 Sanitary Sewer, Water, and Stormwater Master Plans
- Approve Road Crossing Operation & Maintenance Agreement for Neale Edmunds Complex with RM Britannia No. 502
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget. The session includes a budget presentation and a review of relevant sections of the Lloydminster Charter.
- Review of 2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget
Regular Council
Council is reviewing the Lloydminster Airport Masterplan and an Air Service Development Strategy. The meeting includes decisions on community grant allocations and updates to utility franchise fees.
- Approval of the Lloydminster Airport Masterplan and Air Service Development Strategy
- Proposed ATCO Electric Franchise Fee of 14.5% and ATCO Gas Franchise Fee of 28.5% effective January 1, 2025
- Allocation of $385,000 in Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) grants to 14 organizations
- Authorization to distribute up to $150,000 in surplus funds from the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games
- Proclamations for Lloyd Ex Fair Week, New Lloydminster Nissan CPCA Finals Week, and Veterans’ Week
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive several administration presentations. These include updates on capital infrastructure, procurement, and franchise fees, as well as an economic impact assessment of the Saskatchewan Summer Games.
- 2024 Q3 Capital Infrastructure Project Update
- 2024 Q3 Procurement Report
- City of Lloydminster Franchise Fees
- Road Crossing Operation and Maintenance Agreement with RM Britannia No. 502 for Neale Edmunds
- Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre Golf Course Review
Regular Council
The Regular Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw No. 07‑2024 (Land Use Bylaw). Council will approve three fascia sign replacements on the building at 4910 – 36 Street. Council will appoint Marilyn Lavoie as City Clerk effective October 7, 2024. Council will authorize a $33,000 funding agreement with the Lloydminster Area Drug Strategy for the Youth Council agreement covering 2024‑2027.
- Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 07‑2024, Land Use Bylaw
- Approval of three fascia signs at 4910 – 36 Street (Direct Control 1 District)
- Appointment of Marilyn Lavoie as City Clerk
- Authorization of $33,000 funding agreement with Lloydminster Area Drug Strategy for Youth Council (2024‑2027)
- Approval of agenda and previous meeting minutes
Regular Council
The City of Lloydminster Council is meeting to decide on a contractor award for drainage upgrades and the adoption of a park masterplan. The body is also considering the final readings of bylaws regarding stormwater utilities and fire services.
- Contract award to Top Grade Construction Ltd. for Northwest Drainage Channel Phase 3 Upgrades in the amount of $1,010,370.64 plus a 15% contingency of $151,555.60
- Adoption of the Weaver Heritage Park Masterplan
- Second and third readings of Bylaw No. 10-2024 Stormwater Utility Bylaw
- Second and third readings of Bylaw No. 08-2024 Fire Services Bylaw
- Approval of reserve bids and terms for the 2024 Alberta Tax Enforcement Public Auction for four properties in arrears
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It will hear a presentation from the Saskatchewan Summer Games Host Society, an asset management update and Fire Services Master Plan, and a Youth Council agreement renewal. The committee will also address media inquiries, hold an in‑camera session, and adjourn the meeting.
- Approval of the agenda
- Approval of the August 12 meeting minutes
- Saskatchewan Summer Games Host Society presentation
- Asset Management Update and Fire Services Master Plan presentation
- Youth Council Agreement Renewal presentation
Regular Council
The Regular Council will approve a $671,237.75 contract to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for the 41 Street Urbanization project, including a 15% contingency of $100,685.66. It will also appoint WLS LLP Chartered Professional Accountants as external auditors for the 2024 consolidated financial statements and award a janitorial supplies contract to W.E. Greer Ltd. The council will adopt a new Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Policy while repealing two older policies, and will give first readings to a Stormwater Utility Bylaw and a Land Use Bylaw, scheduling a public hearing for the latter on October 7, 2024.
- Approve 41 Street Urbanization contract to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for $671,237.75 (plus $100,685.66 contingency) from Capital Budget Project 2074008
- Appointment of WLS LLP Chartered Professional Accountants as external auditors for the 2024 consolidated financial statements
- Award Janitorial Supplies contract to W.E. Greer Ltd. up to the annual operating budget for a three‑year term with two optional renewal years
- Adopt Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Policy No. 551-06 and repeal Barrier Free Policy No. 120-01 and Inclusion and Diversity Policy No. 006-2015
- Grant first reading to Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 10-2024 and Land Use Bylaw No. 07-2024; schedule public hearing for Land Use Bylaw on Oct 7, 2024
Regular Council
Council is meeting to decide on funding for a school sports field and public art, as well as updating city policies on diversity and accessibility. The body will also review committee appointments and a repealing bylaw.
- Proposed $200,000 transfer to Lloydminster Catholic School Division for an artificial turf field at Holy Rosary High School
- Proposed $50,000 for a new three-dimensional sculpture at the Bioclean Aquatic Centre
- Approval of Policy No. 551-06 Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Policy
- Second and third readings of Bylaw No. 09-2024 Repealing Bylaw
- Appointments and reappointments to the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 15 meeting. It will hear presentations on the Fire Services Cost Recovery Program from Fire Marque Inc and the quarterly financial report for the period ending June 30, 2024. The committee will discuss a draft update to the City’s Land Use Bylaw. The meeting will also include a brief media inquiry period, a closed‑session segment, and adjournment.
- Approve agenda for August 12, 2024 meeting
- Approve minutes from July 15, 2024 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting
- Presentation on Fire Services Cost Recovery Program – Fire Marque Inc
- Quarterly financial report for period ending June 30, 2024
- Discussion of Draft Land Use Bylaw Update
Regular Council
The City of Lloydminster Council is meeting to review several infrastructure contract extensions and land sale policies. The body will also discuss facility agreements and committee appointments.
- Contract increase of $271,187.50 for Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for the 2024 Street Improvement Program
- Contract increase of $177,236 for Arnold Earthmoving Ltd. for Lake K Clay Stockpile Relocation
- Approval of a garden suite placement at 4811 – 46 Street
- Adoption of Land Sales Policy No. 630-01 and price amendments for Hill Industrial Phase 7 Stage 3
- Five-year Facility Use Agreement with Lakeland College from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2029
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing several administrative reports, including a water shortage response plan and Q2 capital infrastructure updates. The body is also discussing policy updates regarding diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Water Shortage Response Plan
- Weaver Heritage Park Masterplan
- 2024 Q2 Capital Infrastructure Project Updates
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Policy
- Community Services Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Update
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing the transition of the Lloydminster Public Library from a regional to a municipal model, including $30,000 in proposed funding. Other agenda items include security services for Bud Miller All Seasons Park and the first reading of a new fire services bylaw. The meeting also addresses committee appointments and a development permit for 5016 47 Street.
- $30,000 funding for the Lloydminster Public Library transition to a municipal model
- Sole source security services agreement for Bud Miller All Seasons Park with Lakeland College
- First reading of Bylaw No. 08-2024 Fire Services Bylaw
- Development permit for a single detached dwelling at 5016 47 Street
- Filling a Council vacancy at the November 13, 2024 General Election