Lloydminster public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Council approved the award of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) software to UKG Pro Solutions with an annual licensing fee of $170,150 for 2026, plus a 15% contingency of $25,522.50, funded from Capital Budget Project No. 2313501. The council also approved an implementation contract with Align HCM for $298,350 and a $44,752.50 contingency, also from the same capital project. Additional items included a $31,250 Safe and Healthy Communities Grant allocation, wholesale water rates of $1.75‑$2.86 per m³ for 2026‑2030, and final readings of the Taxi and Vehicle for Hire and Fees and Charges bylaws.
- HRIS software license to UKG Pro Solutions: $170,150 annual fee + $25,522.50 contingency (Capital Budget Project No. 2313501)
- HRIS implementation contract with Align HCM: $298,350 + $44,752.50 contingency (same capital project)
- Safe and Healthy Communities Grant 2026 allocation: $31,250 total to four local programs
- Wholesale Customer Potable Water Rates 2026‑2030 set at $1.75‑$2.86 per m³ for Alberta Central East Water Corp. and Saskatchewan Water Corp.
- Final readings of Bylaw No. 17-2025 Taxi and Vehicle for Hire and Bylaw No. 20-2025 Fees and Charges
Council approved the 2026 Deputy Mayor schedule and committee appointments and confirmed the city’s eligibility for the Saskatchewan Municipal Revenue Grant. The council adopted several contracts and grant allocations, including a $5.5 million borrowing for municipal software replacement and a $31,250 Safe and Healthy Communities Grant. It also passed the Taxi and Vehicle for Hire bylaw and related fee bylaws.
- Approved 2026 Deputy Mayor Schedule and Council Committee Appointments (carried)
- Confirmed eligibility for Saskatchewan Municipal Revenue Grant 2026‑27 (carried)
- Authorized signing of Declaration of Eligibility for the grant (carried)
- Approved Non‑Profit Property Tax Exemption Schedule A and denied Schedule B (carried)
- Approved Family and Community Support Services Grant Policy No. 551‑04 (carried)
- Approved $31,250 Safe and Healthy Communities Grant allocations (carried)
- Approved $5.5M borrowing for Municipal and Financial Software Replacement (carried)
- Approved HRIS software licensing contract with UKG Pro Solutions ($170,150 annual fee) (carried)
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It will hear a public presentation recognizing Mr. Leonard Minish with the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery and an update on the Social Policy Framework. The main matter is a Draft Borrowing Bylaw to fund a municipal and financial software replacement. The session will include a brief media break, a closed‑session segment under LAFOIP, and adjournment.
- Draft Borrowing Bylaw – Municipal and Financial Software Replacement
- Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery Award to Mr. Leonard Minish
- Social Policy Framework Update
- In Camera session under LAFOIP Section 16(1)(a)
- Approval of agenda and previous meeting minutes
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It authorized a short recess, moved the meeting into a closed session, then resumed an open session later in the day. The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 PM.
- Agenda approved (Motion 382-2025, carried)
- Previous meeting minutes approved (Motion 383-2025, carried)
- Recess authorized at 2:13 PM (Motion 384-2025, carried)
- Closed session opened at 2:28 PM (Motion 385-2025, carried)
- Open session resumed at 4:18 PM (Motion 386-2025, carried)
- Meeting adjourned at 4:18 PM (Motion 387-2025, carried)
Regular Council
Council approved the 2026 operating and capital budget with total operating revenue of $65,634,118, operating expenditures of $119,351,090 and a required municipal tax levy of $53,749,879. Council directed applications for federal and provincial grants to fund a $43.6 million Water Treatment Plant Upgrade & Expansion, committing $11,628,120 from the capital reserve if successful, and a $38.55 million Upgrade & West End Reservoir Expansion, committing $32,432,115 from municipal sources. The council also adopted the 2025 Transportation Master Plan in principle and approved several contracts, including a $308,595 sole‑source award for clarifier rehabilitation equipment and a $15,000 standing offer for photography services.
- Approve 2026 operating and capital budget (operating revenue $65,634,118; expenditures $119,351,090; tax levy $53,749,879)
- Direct grant application to Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund for Water Treatment Plant Upgrade & Expansion ($43.6 M cost; commit $11,628,120 from reserve)
- Direct grant application to Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership for Upgrade & West End Reservoir Expansion ($38.55 M cost; commit $32,432,115 from municipal sources)
- Approve sole‑source procurement award to Ovivo Canada Inc. for clarifier rehabilitation equipment ($308,595 plus $15,430 contingency)
- Approve standing offer agreement with Videre Images for photography services up to $15,000 for 2026
The council approved the 2026 operating and capital budget and accepted the operating plans for 2027‑2029 and the ten‑year capital plan. It directed applications for provincial and federal water‑treatment grants and committed municipal funds if those grants are approved. Several appointments were confirmed, a transportation master plan was adopted, and a procurement award and photography agreement were approved. One contract award for safety‑code services was defeated.
- Approved 2026 operating and capital budget (CARRIED)
- Directed grant applications for $43.6M water‑treatment upgrade and $38.55M reservoir expansion (CARRIED)
- Committed $11,628,120 and $32,432,115 from municipal sources if grants succeed (CARRIED)
- Appointed Shannon Rowan as City Clerk (CARRIED)
- Adopted in principle the 2025 Transportation Master Plan (CARRIED)
- Approved sole‑source procurement award to Ovivo Canada Inc. for $308,595 plus $15,430 contingency (CARRIED)
- Defeated Safety Codes Services contract award (vote: 4 against, 3 in favor) (DEFEATED)
- Approved standing offer agreement with Videre Images for up to $15,000 photography services (CARRIED)
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider the Draft Family and Community Support Services Grant Policy presented by Patrick Lancaster. The meeting will also include routine approvals of the agenda and the November 5, 2025 minutes. An in‑camera (closed) session will be held under LAFOIP Section 16(1)(a). The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Approval of the agenda for November 17, 2025
- Approval of the Governance and Priorities Committee minutes from November 5, 2025
- Review of the Draft Family and Community Support Services Grant Policy
- In‑camera session (closed) as per LAFOIP Section 16(1)(a)
- Adjournment of the meeting
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. The committee recessed, entered a closed session, resumed an open session, and then adjourned at 4:34 PM. All motions were carried.
- Approved agenda (Motion No. 347-2025) – carried
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Motion No. 348-2025) – carried
- Recessed meeting at 1:44 PM (Motion No. 349-2025) – carried
- Entered closed session at 1:49 PM (Motion No. 350-2025) – carried
- Resumed open session at 4:33 PM (Motion No. 351-2025) – carried
- Adjourned meeting at 4:34 PM (Motion No. 352-2025) – carried
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget. The session includes a budget presentation by Adèle Wakaruk.
- Review of 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It authorized three short recesses during the session and adjourned the meeting at 5:32 PM. No other substantive matters were decided.
- Approved agenda (carried)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (carried)
- Approved recess at 10:54 AM (carried)
- Approved recess at 12:47 PM (carried)
- Approved recess at 2:44 PM (carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:32 PM (carried)
Regular Council
The council authorized tax enforcement actions to seek title to sixteen properties listed in Schedule A. It approved a $385,000 Family and Community Support Services grant for multiple local programs. It also approved a two‑year building and plumbing permit review contract with Park Enterprises Ltd and passed the traffic speed‑zone amendment bylaw.
- Approval of $385,000 FCSS Grant Funding Allocations 2026 Cycle for various community groups
- Authorization to initiate proceedings to apply for title to sixteen properties under the Tax Enforcement Act
- Award of a two‑year contract to Park Enterprises Ltd for building and plumbing permit plan review and inspection services
- Second and third reading approval of Bylaw No. 16‑2025 Traffic Bylaw Amendment – Speed Zone Changes
- First reading approval of Bylaw No. 17‑2025 Taxi and Vehicle for Hire Bylaw
The council approved the agenda and the previous meeting minutes. It authorized tax‑enforcement actions on sixteen properties and approved a list of lands in arrears. The council approved a $385,000 allocation of Family and Community Support Services grants for 2026. Several bylaws, including a traffic speed‑zone amendment and a taxi‑for‑hire bylaw, received first, second, and final readings.
- Approved agenda (Motion 324-2025)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Motion 325-2025)
- Authorized tax‑enforcement proceedings on 16 properties (Motion 326-2025)
- Approved list of lands in arrears and authorized enforcement (Motion 327-2025)
- Approved $385,000 FCSS grant allocations (Motion 328-2025)
- Accepted Cold Weather Strategy report as information (Motion 329-2025)
- Granted second, third, and final reading to Traffic Bylaw Amendment – Speed Zone Changes (Motions 332-2025, 333-2025)
- Granted first reading to Taxi and Vehicle for Hire Bylaw (Motion 334-2025)
Regular Council
The council will consider and vote on several items, including a public hearing on two land‑use bylaw amendments for the Lakeside Area Structure Plan and the city’s land‑use map. It will also approve updates to the Reserves Policy, Investment Policy, Business Expense and Travel Expense Policies, and the Oil and Gas Development Policy. Additional approvals include the Public Art Policy, the Traffic Bylaw amendment that changes speed zones, and the draft 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting will also receive a status update on the City’s Strategic Plan and a quarterly financial report.
- Bylaw No. 14-2025 Lakeside Area Structure Plan – Land Use Concept Amendment (second and third reading)
- Bylaw No. 15-2025 Land Use Bylaw Map Amendment (second and third reading)
- Bylaw No. 16-2025 Traffic Bylaw Amendment – Speed Zone Changes (first reading)
- Approval of Reserves Policy No. 134-04
- Approval of Business Expense Policy No. 134-10 and Travel Expense Policy No. 134-11, effective Jan 1 2026
The council approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 6 meeting. It accepted the Strategic Plan 2025 status update and the September 30 quarterly financial report. Several policies were adopted, including reserves, investment, debt‑management and business‑expense policies. Bylaw No. 14‑2025 received second and third readings and was carried into law.
- Agenda approved (Carried)
- Previous meeting minutes approved (Carried)
- Strategic Plan 2025 status update accepted (Carried)
- Quarterly financial report (Sept 30, 2025) accepted (Carried)
- Reserves Policy No. 134‑04 approved (Carried)
- Investment Policy No. 134‑05 approved (Carried)
- Debt Management for Capital Expenditures Policy No. 134‑07 approved (Carried)
- Bylaw No. 14‑2025 (Lakeside Area Structure Plan amendment) granted third and final reading (Carried)
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a series of draft documents, including a traffic bylaw amendment that changes speed zones, a new taxi and vehicle‑for‑hire bylaw, and a religious bodies property tax exemption bylaw. It will also discuss draft policies on reserves, investments, debt management, and business/travel expenses, alongside a Q3 procurement report and a draft 2026 meeting schedule. The committee will approve the agenda and minutes before moving to these items.
- Draft Traffic Bylaw Amendment – Speed Zone Changes
- Draft Taxi and Vehicle for Hire Bylaw
- Draft Religious Bodies Property Tax Exemptions Bylaw
- Draft Reserves Policy No. 134-04
- Draft Investment Policy No. 134-05
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved the meeting agenda and the September 15, 2025 minutes. It also approved a short recess, moved to a closed session, resumed the open session, and adjourned the meeting. No policy or substantive matters were decided.
- Approved agenda (Motion 296-2025) – carried
- Approved previous minutes (Motion 297-2025) – carried
- Approved recess at 3:30 PM (Motion 298-2025) – carried
- Approved closed session at 3:46 PM (Motion 299-2025) – carried
- Approved resumption of open session at 4:32 PM (Motion 300-2025) – carried
- Adjourned meeting at 4:32 PM (Motion 301-2025) – carried
Regular Council
The Lloydminster Regular Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve updates to two grant policies. These policies govern the distribution of funds for community and health initiatives.
- Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Policy No. 551-01
- Safe and Healthy Communities Grant Policy No. 551-05
The council approved the meeting agenda and the September 22, 2025 minutes. It also approved the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Policy 551-01 and the Safe and Healthy Communities Grant Policy 551-05, both as amended. The council recessed, entered a closed session, resumed the open session, and then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved agenda (Motion 288-2025)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Motion 289-2025)
- Approved Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Policy 551-01 (Motion 290-2025)
- Approved Safe and Healthy Communities Grant Policy 551-05 (Motion 291-2025)
- Approved recess (Motion 292-2025)
- Approved closed session (Motion 293-2025)
- Approved resumption of open session (Motion 294-2025)
- Approved adjournment (Motion 295-2025)
Regular Council
Council approved the sale of five Alberta‑side properties at public auction and authorized a $11,252.19 tax write‑off linked to a Provincial Education Requisition Credit application. It reallocated $550,000 from a stormwater drainage project to a greenspace development and appointed Amy Roper to the public library board for an additional three‑year term. The council also adopted Subdivision Policy No. 610‑06 and gave first readings to two Lakeside area bylaws, scheduling public hearings for October 27, 2025.
- Approve 2025 Alberta Tax Enforcement Public Auction for five tax‑arrears properties
- Approve Provincial Education Requisition Credit application and write‑off $11,252.19 in uncollectable taxes
- Decommit $550,000 from Capital Project No. 2535001 (75 Avenue East Drainage) and commit $550,000 to Capital Project No. 2261209 (Parkview greenspace)
- Approve appointment of Amy Roper to the Lloydminster Public Library Board for a three‑year term ending November 20, 2028
- Grant first reading to Bylaw 14‑2025 and Bylaw 15‑2025 (Lakeside area) and set public hearing for October 27, 2025
The council approved reserve bids for five Alberta‑side tax‑arrears properties and the terms for their public auction. It approved the submission of a Provincial Education Requisition Credit application and a write‑off of $11,252.19 in uncollectable taxes. The council appointed Amy Roper to a three‑year term on the public library board and approved Subdivision Policy No. 610‑06. It decommitted $550,000 from the 75 Avenue East drainage improvement and committed the same amount to the Parkview greenspace development, and gave first readings to two Lakeside area bylaws with public hearings scheduled for October 27.
- Approved reserve bids on five Alberta‑side tax‑arrears properties (CARRIED)
- Approved terms & conditions for the 2025 Alberta public auction (CARRIED)
- Approved submission of Provincial Education Requisition Credit application (CARRIED)
- Approved write‑off of $11,252.19 in uncollectable taxes (CARRIED)
- Approved appointment of Amy Roper to the public library board (CARRIED)
- Approved Subdivision Policy No. 610‑06 (CARRIED)
- Decommitted $550,000 from stormwater drainage project to capital reserve (CARRIED)
- Committed $550,000 from stormwater capital reserve to Parkview greenspace project (CARRIED)
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee is discussing several draft policies regarding city grants, public art, and land development. The meeting includes an update on asset management and a proposed amendment to the Lakeside Area Structure Plan.
- Lakeside Area Structure Plan Amendment and Land Use Bylaw Map Amendment
- Draft Oil and Gas Development Policy No. 610-07
- Draft Subdivision Policy No. 610-06
- Draft Public Art Policy No. 770-01
- Draft Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Policy No. 551-01 and Safe and Healthy Communities Grant Policy No. 551-05
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. It authorized a short recess, moved into a closed session, then resumed an open session, and finally adjourned the meeting. All motions were carried.
- Approved agenda (Motion 269-2025) – carried
- Approved previous minutes (Motion 270-2025) – carried
- Approved recess (Motion 271-2025) – carried
- Approved closed session (Motion 272-2025) – carried
- Approved resume open session (Motion 273-2025) – carried
- Approved adjournment (Motion 274-2025) – carried
Regular Council
Council is deciding on the permanent closure and future demolition of the Centennial Civic Centre. The body is also reviewing a drainage improvement contract and a plan for the Archie Miller Arena.
- Permanent closure of Centennial Civic Centre at 5405 49 Avenue effective October 6, 2025
- Contract award to ABS Excavating Ltd. for 75 Avenue East Drainage Improvement for $562,308.75
- Grant application for Urban Tree Canopy Expansion with an estimated cost of $167,040
- Approval of the Archie Miller Arena Plan Report
- Three-year agreement with Vic Juba Community Theatre for concert services
Council approved multiple actions, including appointing members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee, committing $83,520 to the Urban Tree Canopy Expansion, and approving the Archie Miller Arena plan and its continued ice‑facility operation. The council also directed the permanent closure and 2026 demolition of the Centennial Civic Centre, entered a three‑year concert agreement with Vic Juba Community Theatre, advanced the Extended Producer Responsibility recycling program, and awarded the drainage contract to ABS Excavating Ltd.
- Appointed seven members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for a two‑year term
- Directed administration to submit a grant application for the $167,040 Urban Tree Canopy Expansion project
- Committed $83,520 from the Recreation & Culture Capital Reserve to the Urban Tree Canopy Expansion
- Approved the Archie Miller Arena Plan Report and directed continued operation as an ice facility
- Directed permanent closure and 2026 demolition of the Centennial Civic Centre at 5405 49 Avenue
- Entered a three‑year agreement (with one optional three‑year renewal) with Vic Juba Community Theatre for concert services starting Jan 1 2026
- Directed registration and implementation of Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility program for residential recyclables
- Approved a $562,308.75 contract to ABS Excavating Ltd. for the 75 Avenue East Drainage Improvement, plus a $84,346.31 contingency allowance
Regular Council
The council will approve several appointments, adopt policy amendments, and approve the 2026 concert budget for the Cenovus Energy Hub with revenues and expenses of $1,255,878. It will also confirm the revocation of Taxi Operator Permit No. CR22-0254 and pass final readings of three bylaws.
- Approve 2026 concert budget for Cenovus Energy Hub: $1,255,878 in revenues and $1,255,878 in expenses
- Confirm revocation of Taxi Operator Permit No. CR22-0254
- Adopt Signing Authority Policy 120-10 amendments
- Approve appointments to the DAR Committee and Community Services Advisory Committee
- Grant second and third readings to Bylaw No. 11-2025, No. 12-2025, and No. 13-2025
The council approved the 2026 concert budget for the Cenovus Energy Hub with revenues and expenses of $1,255,878. It also adopted amendments to the Signing Authority Policy and updated the Employee Code of Conduct while repealing an ethical governance policy. Several committee appointments were confirmed, and a taxi operator permit was revoked. The council granted readings and final approval of three new bylaws.
- Approved DAR Committee appointments (Kirsten Kenyon) and reappointments of five members (Carried)
- Approved Signing Authority Policy 120-10 amendments (Carried)
- Revoked Taxi Operator Permit No. CR22-0254 (Carried)
- Approved Community Services Advisory Committee appointments of three members (Carried)
- Approved 2026 Cenovus Energy Hub concert budget with $1,255,878 revenues and expenses (Carried)
- Directed pre‑payment of 2025 contractual expenses from Recreation & Culture reserve (Carried)
- Updated Employee Code of Conduct Policy No. 135-04 (Carried)
- Repealed Ethical Governance Policy No. 110-07 (Carried)
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will review several quarterly administrative reports and a 2024 annual report. The body is also discussing draft policies regarding signing authority and employee conduct.
- Vic Juba Community Theatre Concerts Agreement
- Quarterly Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2025
- Draft Signing Authority Policy 120-10
- Draft Employee Code of Conduct Policy No. 135-04
- 2024 Annual Report and GFOA submission
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. It authorized two short recesses, then moved into a closed (in‑camera) session at 4:26 PM, resumed open session at 5:05 PM, and adjourned the meeting at that time.
- Approved agenda for August 11 2025 (Motion 224‑2025, carried)
- Approved minutes from July 14 2025 (Motion 225‑2025, carried)
- Approved short recess at 2:57 PM (Motion 226‑2025, carried)
- Approved short recess at 4:15 PM (Motion 227‑2025, carried)
- Approved closed (in‑camera) session at 4:26 PM (Motion 228‑2025, carried)
- Approved resumption of open session at 5:05 PM (Motion 229‑2025, carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:05 PM (Motion 230‑2025, carried)
Regular Council
The City of Lloydminster Council will appoint Shannon Rowan as the Interim City Clerk and approve three capital projects, including the 75 Avenue Intersection Signalization and upgrades from 12 Street to 19 Street. The meeting also includes the first reading of three bylaws regarding designated offices, financial administration, and a borrowing line of credit.
- Appointment of Interim City Clerk
- 75 Avenue Intersection Signalization – Contractor Award ($824,862.13)
- 75 Avenue 12 Street to 19 Street Upgrades – Contractor Award
- 40 Avenue Ditch Grading and Walking Trail – Change Order ($280,000)
- Bylaw No. 09-2025 Council Code of Ethics (Third and final reading)
The council appointed Shannon Rowan as interim city clerk and approved several capital‑budget projects, including a $824,862.13 signalization contract for the 75 Avenue intersection with a 10 % contingency. Additional contracts for street upgrades, ditch grading, and a change order for Knelsen Sand & Gravel were also approved. The council advanced the Council Code of Ethics by granting second and final readings and introduced first readings of three other bylaws. Motions to recess, hold a closed session, and adjourn the meeting were carried.
- Appointed Shannon Rowan as Interim City Clerk (effective July 21, 2025) – Carried
- Approved award of 75 Avenue Intersection Signalization contract to Primary Engineering & Construction Corp. for $824,862.13 plus 10% contingency – Carried
- Authorized award of 75 Avenue 12‑19 Street Upgrades contract with up to 15% contingency – Carried
- Approved additional $280,000 third‑party funding for 40 Avenue Ditch Grading and Walking Trail project – Carried
- Approved $240,130 increase to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. contract with 15% contingency for project 2532006 – Carried
- Granted second reading of Bylaw No. 09‑2025 Council Code of Ethics – Carried
- Granted third and final reading of Bylaw No. 09‑2025 Council Code of Ethics – Carried
- Granted first readings of Bylaws No. 11‑2025, 12‑2025, and 13‑2025 (Designated Offices, Financial Administration, Borrowing) – Carried
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will review crime reduction updates, the Russ Robertson Arena construction, and Cenovus Energy Hub progress. The meeting also includes a closed session for policy advice and the approval of organizational bylaw amendments.
- RCMP GIS and Crime Reduction Update
- Russ Robertson Arena Construction Update
- Cenovus Energy Hub Update
- Bylaw Amendments - Organizational Changes
- Closed session for Policy Options Advice
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved the July 14 agenda and the June 16 minutes. It voted to recess the meeting at 2:55 PM, to enter a closed session at 3:10 PM, and to resume an open session at 3:29 PM. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:29 PM.
- Approved agenda (Motion 202-2025) – carried
- Approved previous minutes (Motion 203-2025) – carried
- Recessed meeting at 2:55 PM (Motion 204-2025) – carried
- Entered closed session at 3:10 PM (Motion 205-2025) – carried
- Resumed open session at 3:29 PM (Motion 206-2025) – carried
- Adjourned meeting at 3:29 PM (Motion 207-2025) – carried
Regular Council
The council approved the Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Advisory Committee and adopted the 2025‑2029 City Strategic Plan. It authorized a $150,000 contract from the Resiliency Reserve to hire a contractor for 18 months to create a shovel‑ready housing plan, and approved a $10,000 Safe and Healthy Communities grant for the Residents in Recovery Society. The council also adopted updates to the Recreation Access Policy, recognized Members of Council Policy No. 110‑01, and gave readings to the Council Code of Ethics and a Road Closure bylaw.
- $150,000 contract (Resiliency Reserve) for an 18‑month housing shovel‑ready plan
- $10,000 Safe and Healthy Communities Grant to Residents in Recovery Society
- Adoption of the 2025‑2029 Lloydminster City Council Strategic Plan
- First reading of Bylaw No. 09‑2025 Council Code of Ethics
- Third and final reading of Bylaw No. 10‑2025 Revising Road Closure Bylaw
The council approved the 2025‑2029 Strategic Plan and the Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Advisory Committee. It allocated $10,000 for a Safe and Healthy Communities grant and committed $150,000 from the Resiliency Reserve to hire a contractor for the Housing Working Group. The council also granted readings for two bylaws, including a road‑closure revision.
- Approved Terms of Reference for Economic Development Advisory Committee (CARRIED)
- Approved 2025‑2029 Lloydminster City Council Strategic Plan (CARRIED)
- Approved resolution supporting STIP funding increase at Alberta Municipalities Conference (CARRIED)
- Approved $10,000 Safe and Healthy Communities Grant to Residents in Recovery Society (CARRIED)
- Approved $150,000 contract to assist Housing Working Group (CARRIED)
- Approved $150,000 Resiliency Reserve commitment for housing contractor (CARRIED)
- Granted first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 10‑2025 Revising Road Closure Bylaw (CARRIED unanimously)
- Granted first reading to Bylaw No. 09‑2025 Council Code of Ethics (CARRIED)
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive updates on downtown redevelopment, school resource officers, and minimum shelter standards. The body is also reviewing a new Council Code of Ethics Bylaw and a strategic plan for 2025-2029.
- 2025-2029 City Council Strategic Plan
- Archie Miller Arena Plan Report
- Council Code of Ethics Bylaw
- Recreation Access Program Policy Update 2025
- Economic Development Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It authorized two short recesses during the session, one at 2:53 PM and another at 4:46 PM. The meeting was formally adjourned at 5:13 PM.
- Approved agenda (Motion No. 178-2025) – carried
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Motion No. 179-2025) – carried
- Approved recess at 2:53 PM (Motion No. 180-2025) – carried
- Approved recess at 4:46 PM (Motion No. 181-2025) – carried
- Adjourned meeting at 5:13 PM (Motion No. 182-2025) – carried
Regular Council
The council will reappoint WLS LLP as external auditors for the 2025 financial statements. It will approve five‑year lease agreements for the Cenovus Energy Hub with local hockey teams. The council will adopt the 2025 Water Treatment Assessment Report and authorize a $3,701,045 contract with GFL Environmental Ltd. for lagoon desludging, including a $769,537 allocation and a $185,052 contingency. Finally, it will grant second and third readings to the amended Land Use Bylaw and Fees and Charges Bylaw.
- Reappoint WLS LLP Chartered Professional Accountants for a one‑year extension as external auditors of the 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements
- Approve five‑year lease agreements (2025‑2030) for rental space in the Cenovus Energy Hub with the Lloydminster Junior “A” Bobcats, Junior “B” Bandits, Lakeland College Rustlers, and Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association
- Adopt in principle the 2025 Water Treatment Assessment Final Report
- Approve $3,701,045 (excluding GST) contract to GFL Environmental Ltd. for Wastewater Treatment Facility lagoon desludging, funded from Capital Budget Project No. 2442101, with a $769,537 allocation and a $185,052 (5%) contingency
- Grant second and third readings to Bylaw No. 05-2025 Land Use Bylaw and Bylaw No. 06-2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended
The council approved a $3,701,045 contract with GFL Environmental Ltd. for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Lagoon Desludging, including a $185,052 contingency. It also allocated $769,537 from the Environmental Services Capital Reserve for the project and reappointed WLS LLP as external auditors. Additional actions included lease agreements for the Cenovus Energy Hub and the passage of land‑use and fees bylaws.
- Approved one‑year extension and reappointment of WLS LLP as external auditors (Motion 164‑2025)
- Approved five‑year lease agreements for rental space in Cenovus Energy Hub for local sports teams (Motion 165‑2025)
- Adopted in principle the 2025 Water Treatment Assessment Final Report (Motion 166‑2025)
- Allocated $769,537 from the Environmental Services Capital Reserve for lagoon desludging (Motion 167‑2025)
- Awarded $3,701,045 contract to GFL Environmental Ltd. for lagoon desludging, plus $185,052 contingency (Motion 168‑2025)
- Granted second reading to Bylaw No. 05‑2025 Land Use Bylaw (Motion 170‑2025)
- Granted third and final reading to Bylaw No. 05‑2025 Land Use Bylaw (Motion 171‑2025)
- Granted third and final reading to Bylaw No. 06‑2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw (Motion 173‑2025)
Regular Council
The council will consider several appointments, including members of the Vic Juba Community Theatre Board and new weed and pest control inspectors. It will accept an information update to the Land Use Bylaw and direct its incorporation. The council will give second and final readings to four bylaws, including a property tax mill rate, airport operation, procedure, and a borrowing amendment that raises the maximum borrowing for the Multi‑use Recreational and Event Facilities from $33 million to $40,380,926.
- Appointment of Kathy Paniak, Melanie Mutter, and Timothy Van Staden to the Vic Juba Community Theatre Board (term May 20, 2025 – May 1, 2027)
- Appointment of Cody Reeves and Patrick Tracey as Weed Control Inspectors (remainder of 2025 – April 30, 2030)
- Appointment of Charles McDonald and Sean Paterson as Pest Control Inspectors (remainder of 2025 – April 30, 2030)
- Bylaw No. 08-2025 amendment increasing borrowing limit for Multi‑use Recreational and Event Facilities from $33,000,000 to $40,380,926
- Second and final readings of Bylaw No. 03-2025 Property Tax Mill Rate Bylaw
The council approved a borrowing amendment raising the limit to $40,380,926 and adopted the Property Tax Mill Rate and Airport Operation bylaws. It also directed changes to the Land Use Bylaw and added a definition of attendance to the Procedure Bylaw. Appointments were made for the Vic Juba Community Theatre Board, Weed Control Inspectors and Pest Control Inspectors.
- Appointed Kathy Paniak, Melanie Mutter, Timothy Van Staden to Vic Juba Community Theatre Board (term May 20 2025–May 1 2027) – CARRIED
- Appointed Cody Reeves and Patrick Tracey as Weed Control Inspectors (2025–April 30 2030) – CARRIED
- Appointed Charles McDonald and Sean Paterson as Pest Control Inspectors (2025–April 30 2030) – CARRIED
- Approved Bylaw No. 03-2025 Property Tax Mill Rate (second and third reading) – CARRIED
- Approved Bylaw No. 04-2025 Lloydminster Airport Operation and Management Bylaw (second and third reading) – CARRIED
- Approved Bylaw No. 08-2025 amendment to increase borrowing limit to $40,380,926 – CARRIED
- Directed Administration to incorporate changes to Bylaw No. 05-2025 Land Use Bylaw (radial distances and sign amendment) – CARRIED
- Adopted Bylaw No. 07-2025 Procedure Bylaw with definition of Attendance (second and third reading) – CARRIED
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive several administration presentations, including a financial report and a procurement update. The meeting includes a public presentation on the Jubilee Home Project and a discussion on lease agreements for the Cenovus Energy Hub.
- Jubilee Home Project public presentation
- 2024 RCMP Detachment Profile and 2025 Annual Performance Priorities
- Quarterly Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2025
- Cenovus Energy Hub Lease Agreements
- City Manager Contingency Reserve Update
The Governance and Priorities Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It authorized two short recesses, a closed‑session period, and then resumed the open session. The meeting was formally adjourned at 5:48 PM.
- Approved agenda (Motion No. 128-2025, carried)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (Motion No. 129-2025, carried)
- Approved recess at 3:00 PM (Motion No. 130-2025, carried)
- Approved recess at 4:50 PM (Motion No. 131-2025, carried)
- Approved closed session at 5:04 PM (Motion No. 132-2025, carried)
- Approved resumption of open session at 5:48 PM (Motion No. 133-2025, carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:48 PM (Motion No. 134-2025, carried)
Regular Council
Council is reviewing revised 2025 operating and capital budgets and considering several new bylaws. The meeting includes appointments to various boards and committees and a proposal for public art funding.
- Proposed 2025 Operating Budget with $125,443,459 in revenues and $125,384,147 in expenditures
- Bylaw No. 08-2025 to increase borrowing for Multi-use Recreational and Event Facilities from $33,000,000 to $40,380,926
- First reading of Bylaw No. 03-2025 Property Tax Mill Rate
- Allocation of $7,500 for six painted concrete barriers at Bud Miller All Seasons Park
- Transfer of 2024 outstanding stormwater utility fees to the 2025 tax roll
The council adopted the revised 2025 operating and capital budgets, confirming revenues and expenditures for each. It also approved a series of board appointments, municipal police committee members, a $7,500 public‑art allocation, and the transfer of 2024 stormwater fees to the 2025 tax roll. First readings were given to several bylaws.
- Approved 2025 Operating Budget with revenues $125,443,459 and expenditures $125,384,147 (motion 111-2025)
- Approved 2025 Capital Budget with revenues and expenditures $91,241,240 (motion 111-2025)
- Approved Assessment Review Board appointments (motion 112-2025)
- Approved Subdivision and Development Appeal Board appointments (motion 113-2025)
- Approved Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board appointments (motion 114-2025)
- Approved Municipal Police Committee appointments (motion 115-2025)
- Approved $7,500 allocation for mural festival concrete barriers (motion 116-2025)
- Approved transfer of 2024 outstanding stormwater fees to 2025 tax roll (motion 117-2025)
Regular Council
The council will consider a borrowing amendment to add $7,380,926 to Bylaw No. 03-2022 for Capital Project No. 2074008, the Cenovus Energy Hub. It will also approve the 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and direct a grant application and a $64,624 commitment for the Accessibility Plan (Project No. 2614015). Additional items include a public hearing on Bylaw 05-2025 Land Use, acceptance of a draft Airport Operation and Management Bylaw, and a public‑art proposal for the 2025 Mural Festival.
- Approve amendment to Bylaw No. 03-2022 to add $7,380,926 borrowing for Cenovus Energy Hub (Project No. 2074008)
- Approve 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ending Dec 31 2024
- Direct grant application and commit $64,624 from the General Government Capital Reserve for Accessibility Plan (Project No. 2614015 – BM – Accessibility Plan) with estimated cost $191,686
- Accept draft Lloydminster Airport Operation and Management Bylaw as information
- Hold public hearing at 2:00 PM on Bylaw 05-2025 Land Use with submissions from Corynn Mercier and Verna Cundliffe
Council directed administration to submit a grant application and committed $64,624 from the General Government Capital Reserve for the Accessibility Plan. The council accepted the 2025 Mural Festival public‑art proposal for future consideration and approved the 2024 audited financial statements. It also approved the updated Cenovus Energy Hub Funding Strategy and authorized a $7,380,926 borrowing amendment to fund the Cenovus Energy Hub. Finally, the draft Lloydminster Airport Operation and Management Bylaw was accepted as information.
- Approved direction to submit grant application for Accessibility Plan (Project No. 2614015)
- Approved $64,624 commitment from General Government Capital Reserve for Accessibility Plan
- Accepted Public Art Proposal: 2025 Mural Festival report as information for future consideration
- Approved 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
- Approved updated Cenovus Energy Hub Funding Strategy
- Approved amendment to Bylaw No. 03-2022 adding $7,380,926 borrowing for Cenovus Energy Hub
- Accepted draft Lloydminster Airport Operation and Management Bylaw as information
- Approved adjournment of the meeting
Regular Council
The Lloydminster Regular Council will meet to decide on a contractor award for intersection signalization and a new Land Use Bylaw. The body will also review advocacy priorities and committee appointments.
- Contract award to Can-Traffic Services Ltd. for 40 Avenue Intersection Signalization in the amount of $776,795.00 (excluding GST) plus a 15% contingency of $116,519.25
- First reading of Bylaw No. 05-2025 Land Use Bylaw with a public hearing scheduled for April 28, 2025
- Second and third readings of Bylaw No. 02-2025 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw
- Approval of the 2025 Council Advocacy Priority list
- Appointment of Chad Kozak, Laurie Makichuk, and Siobhan McCaffrey to the Friends of Cenovus Energy Hub Committee
The council approved the 2025 Council Advocacy Priority list and appointed Chad Kozak, Laurie Makichuk and Siobhan McCaffrey to the Friends of Cenovus Energy Hub Committee. It awarded a $776,795.00 contract to Can‑Traffic Services Ltd. for signalization at 40 Avenue, including a 15% contingency allowance of $116,519.25. The council gave second and third readings to Bylaw No. 02‑2025 (Bylaw Enforcement Officer) and granted first reading to Bylaw No. 05‑2025 (Land Use) with a public hearing scheduled for April 28, 2025.
- Approved agenda (CARRIED)
- Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (CARRIED)
- Approved 2025 Council Advocacy Priority list (CARRIED)
- Approved appointment of three members to Friends of Cenovus Energy Hub Committee (CARRIED)
- Awarded $776,795.00 contract to Can‑Traffic Services Ltd. for 40 Avenue signalization, plus 15% contingency of $116,519.25 (CARRIED)
- Accepted 2024 outstanding stormwater utility fees transfer to 2025 tax roll as information (CARRIED)
- Granted second and third readings to Bylaw No. 02‑2025 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw (CARRIED)
- Granted first reading to Bylaw No. 05‑2025 Land Use Bylaw and set public hearing for April 28, 2025 (CARRIED)
Regular Council
Lloydminster Council will consider awarding a three-year asphalt patching contract to ASL Paving Ltd. for approximately $601,624 per year. The meeting also includes approving a Business Technology Services Office at 4824 47 Street and granting first reading to a new Bylaw Enforcement Officer bylaw.
- Award of 2025-2027 Asphalt Patching Program to ASL Paving Ltd. ($601,624/year)
- Approval of Business Technology Services Office at 4824 47 Street
- First reading of Bylaw No. 02-2025 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw
- Support for CEDI participation from March 24, 2025 until March 2027
- Award of Geotechnical Materials Testing Standing Offer Agreement to SolidEarth Geotechnical Inc.
The council approved the award of the 2025‑2027 Asphalt Patching Program to ASL Paving Ltd. for an estimated yearly cost of $601,624. It also approved a three‑year Geotechnical Materials Testing standing offer to SolidEarth Geotechnical Inc., and authorized the Business Technology Services Office at 4824 47 Street. Additionally, the council granted first reading of the Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw.
- Approved participation in First Nation‑Municipal CEDI (2025‑2027)
- Approved $601,624 yearly Asphalt Patching contract with ASL Paving Ltd.
- Approved three‑year Geotechnical Materials Testing standing offer to SolidEarth Geotechnical Inc.
- Approved Business Technology Services Office at 4824 47 Street, DC1 District
- Delegated Development Officer to approve sign permits for the new office
- Granted first reading to Bylaw No. 02‑2025 Enforcement Officer Bylaw
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will approve the agenda and the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear administration presentations on a draft Enforcement Officer Bylaw, a Business Technology Services Office proposal for 4824 47 Street in District DC1, and the Southwest Area Structure Plan. The committee will then consider governance matters, media inquiries, hold a closed session, and adjourn.
- Draft Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw presented by Andrew DeGruchy
- Business Technology Services Office proposal for 4824 47 Street in DC1 District presented by Terry Burton
- Southwest Area Structure Plan (SW ASP) presentation by Terry Burton
- Approval of the agenda
- Approval of the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
Regular Council
The council will vote on several financial adjustments, including a bad‑debt write‑off of $38,593.22 and replenishing the City Manager Contingency Reserve to $500,000. It will also allocate the 2024 operating surplus of $6,743,997 and capital surplus of $3,900,220, and transfer $2,065,380.73 from the Subdivision Prepaid Improvement Reserve to the Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve. Finally, the council will award a contract to Joe Johnson Equipment for three street sweepers at a total cost of $1,055,649 plus GST, with a trade‑in value of $117,000 for each existing unit.
- Approve adjustment to bad‑debt expense for 13 accounts totaling $38,593.22
- Replenish City Manager Contingency Reserve to a balance of $500,000
- Allocate 2024 operating surplus of $6,743,997 and capital surplus of $3,900,220 as outlined in Appendix A
- Transfer $2,065,380.73 from the Subdivision Prepaid Improvement Reserve to the Road Infrastructure Capital Reserve
- Award contract to Joe Johnson Equipment for three street sweepers for $1,055,649 plus GST, including $117,000 trade‑in value per existing unit
Regular Council
Council is deciding on several contractor awards for street, sewer, and arena improvements. The body is also discussing a grant application for trail expansion and the approval of a seasonal garden centre.
- 2025 Water and Sewer Replacement Program award to Rusway Construction Ltd. for $2,573,355.06
- 2025 Street Improvement Program award to ASL Paving Ltd. for $2,423,104.29
- 36 Street and 40 Avenue Upgrades award to Knelsen Sand and Gravel Ltd. for $1,801,132.50
- Russ Robertson Arena Cement Pad Replacement award to Bexson Construction Ltd. for $1,669,712
- Proposed $2,080,000 city contribution for Infrastructure Canada Trail Expansion and Rehabilitation grant
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will approve the agenda and the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. It will hear public presentations on the LPSD/LCSD seamless levy and the 2024 Lloydminster Public Library year in review. Administration will present updates on the 2024 Q4 procurement report, Cenovus Energy Hub, draft municipal police committee terms of reference, waste‑management system assessment phase 1, and a seasonal garden centre site plan at 4215 – 70 Avenue. The committee will discuss a draft update to the Land Use Bylaw.
- Seamless Levy presentation by LPSD and LCSD
- Cenovus Energy Hub update
- Draft Municipal Police Committee Terms of Reference
- Waste Management System Assessment – Phase 1 update
- Draft Land Use Bylaw update
Regular Council
The council will approve operating and capital carryforward projects totaling $36,631,232 to be added to the 2025 budget. It will also approve Saskatchewan Lotteries community grant allocations of $86,454 to various local groups. Additional items include a sole‑source contract for T‑Rex aerial recertification up to $450,000, adoption of bench dedication and campground policies, and final readings of the Emergency Management Bylaw No. 01‑2025.
- Approve operating and capital carryforward projects for a combined $36,631,232 (added to 2025 budget)
- Approve Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Allocations totaling $86,454 for multiple local organizations
- Approve sole‑source contract for T‑Rex Aerial Recertification with Rocky Mountain Phoenix, maximum $450,000 (Capital Budget Project No. 2523004)
- Adopt Policy No. 720‑03 Bench Dedication Program Policy
- Grant second and third reading to Bylaw No. 01‑2025 Emergency Management Bylaw
Regular Council
The council accepted a Minister Order to adjust the Lakeland Library Region boundary and directed amendments to the city charter and a new municipal library bylaw. It approved an amendment to the Border City Connect funding agreement adding $15,000 for 2025, bringing the total payment to $27,600. The council also awarded the Fleet Fuel and Oil contract to Hancock Petroleum Inc. for three years with an option to renew two years, and gave first reading to Emergency Management Bylaw No. 01‑2025.
- Accept Minister Order No. ED05‑2024‑25 to adjust Lakeland Library Region boundary and direct charter amendment and municipal library bylaw
- Approve $15,000 amendment to Border City Connect Funding Agreement (total $27,600)
- Award Fleet Fuel and Oil Agreement to Hancock Petroleum Inc. for three years, with two‑year renewal option
- Grant first reading to Bylaw No. 01‑2025 Emergency Management Bylaw
- Approve agenda, previous meeting minutes, and routine business items
Governance and Priorities Committee
The Governance and Priorities Committee will meet to discuss updates to governance documents and review two draft policy items. The session includes presentations on emergency management and campground regulations.
- Draft Emergency Management Bylaw
- Draft Campground Policy
- 2024 Q4 Governance Document Update