Spruce Grove public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold public hearings and consider second and third reading of bylaws C-1362-24 (rezoning from MMR to HDR) and C-1363-24 (West ASP amendment) on Spruce Ridge Road. They will also consider removing municipal reserve designation on Spruce Ridge Road. Additionally, first reading of bylaw C-1332-24 (North Central ASP amendment in Deer Park North) and the 2024 Draft Housing Strategy are on the agenda.
- Public hearing and second/third reading of C-1362-24 (MMR to HDR development) and C-1363-24 (West ASP amendment) – Spruce Ridge Rd
- Municipal reserve removal on Spruce Ridge Road
- First reading of C-1332-24 – North Central ASP amendment, Deer Park North
- Discussion of 2024 Draft Housing Strategy
Regular Council Meeting
Spruce Grove City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items, including the 2025-2027 Corporate Plan and 2025 Operating and Capital Budget, a bylaw amendment for meeting timing in election years, and updates to the Council Administration Protocol and Reserves and Accumulated Surplus policies. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential matters such as collective bargaining, the RCMP governance model, and a partnership funding agreement. A delegation from the Youth Advisory Committee will present its 2024 year-end report.
- 2025-2027 Corporate Plan and 2025 Operating and Capital Budget (item 13.3)
- C-1366-24 – Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment for timing of meetings in an election year (all three readings)
- CP-1060-24 – Reserves and Accumulated Surplus Policy update
- CP-1059-24 – Council Administration Protocol Policy update
- Youth Advisory Committee 2024 year-end report (delegation)
Regular Council Meeting
The Spruce Grove Council will consider bylaws for 2025 fees, development fines, and a business improvement area, along with a land use amendment for affordable housing on Spruce Ridge Road.
- C-1350-24: 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw - Second and Third Reading
- C-1360-24: Development Fees and Fines Bylaw - Third Reading
- C-1365-24: City Centre Business Improvement Area Bylaw Amendment - All Three Readings
- C-1362-24: Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistricting - Spruce Ridge Road Affordable Housing - First Reading
- C-1363-24: West Area Structure Plan Bylaw Amendment - Spruce Ridge Road - First Reading
Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning
The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to consider the 2025-2027 recommended Corporate Plan. The agenda includes a business item on the plan with supporting documents, followed by a closed session. This is the primary decision or discussion item for the meeting.
- Review of the 2025-2027 Recommended Corporate Plan (attachments include PDF and presentation)
Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning
The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss the recommended Corporate Plan for 2025-2027. This plan outlines the strategic direction and priorities for the city over the next three years.
- Review of the 2025-2027 Recommended Corporate Plan
Governance and Priorities Committee - Corporate Planning
The Governance and Priorities Committee will meet on November 4, 2024 to review the 2025‑2027 Recommended Corporate Plan. A public question‑and‑answer period will allow residents to ask about the plan. The meeting includes a closed‑session segment, after which any business arising from it may be considered.
- 2025‑2027 Recommended Corporate Plan documents (PDFs and presentation)
- Public question and answer period on the corporate plan
- Closed session and subsequent business arising from it
Organizational Meeting of Council
The Spruce Grove City Council will hold an organizational meeting on Monday, October 28, 2024. The agenda includes a Poppy Presentation, the swearing‑in ceremony for Deputy Mayor Houston, and discussion of council member appointments to external and internal boards and committees for 2024‑2025, as well as setting dates for the Council and Governance and Priorities Committee. No policy or budget items are on the agenda.
- Poppy Presentation
- Deputy Mayor Swearing‑In Ceremony – Houston
- 2024‑2025 council member appointments to external and internal boards and committees
- 2024‑2025 Council and Governance and Priorities Committee meeting dates
- Adjournment
Regular Council Meeting
The Spruce Grove City Council will review and vote on multiple bylaws, such as the Elections Bylaw (C-1349-24) and the 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw (C-1350-24). It will also hear updates on development fees, commemorative naming policy, and public participation policy. Public input sessions and delegations are scheduled before the closed‑session items.
- C-1349-24 – Elections Bylaw – All Three Readings
- C-1350-24 – 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw – First Reading
- C-1360-24 – Development Fees and Fines Bylaw – First and Second Reading
- CP-1057-24 – Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy
- CP-1058-24 – Public Participation Policy
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Governance and Priorities Committee is meeting to discuss public safety and cultural planning. The session includes a presentation from the RCMP and reviews of city-wide strategic plans.
- RCMP presentation
- Safe City Review
- 2025 Proposed Public Art Work Plan
- Cultural Master Plan update
- Economic Development Update (Closed Session)
Regular Council Meeting
The Spruce Grove Council will conduct a public hearing and second and third readings of the Administrative Land Use Bylaw update (C‑1356‑24). It will also consider two bylaw amendments: the Non‑Profit Community Organization Exemption amendment (C‑1359‑24) and the Development Fees and Fines amendment removing Schedule K (C‑1361‑24). Additional agenda items include an annexation proposal, storm‑water aeration options, and a public budget submission from the Spruce Grove‑Stony Plain Filipino Canadian Association.
- C‑1356‑24 – Administrative Land Use Bylaw Update: public hearing, second and third reading
- C‑1359‑24 – Non‑Profit Community Organization Exemption Bylaw Amendment: all three readings
- C‑1361‑24 – Development Fees and Fines Bylaw Amendment (removal of Schedule K): second and third reading
- Annexation Proposal and Revised Notice of Proposed Annexation
- Aeration Options for Storm Water Management Facilities
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a proposed amendment to the municipal Elections Bylaw (C-1349-24). It will also discuss a new Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy and present highlights from the 2024 Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy. Additional items include an outstanding achievement presentation for Parkland Posse Lacrosse and a public delegation from the Allied Arts Council.
- C-1349-24 – Proposed amendments to the Elections Bylaw
- CP-1057-24 – Commemorative Naming of Assets Policy
- 2024 Housing Needs Assessment Highlights and Housing Strategy report
- Outstanding Achievement Presentation – Parkland Posse Lacrosse U13 Women
- Public Delegation – Allied Arts Council 2023 Annual Report
Regular Council Meeting
The Spruce Grove Council is meeting to conduct public hearings on redistricting and advertising amendments. The body will also discuss tax recovery auctions, a civic grant policy, and speed limit changes.
- Public hearings for redistricting at McLaughlin Stage 9, Easton Stage 5, and Jesperdale Stage 13
- Public hearing and readings for Advertising Bylaw Amendment C-1330-24
- 2024 Tax Recovery Public Auction reserve bids and terms
- Budget allocation from the 2024 Council Contingency for the Jasper Fire Caring Community Fund
- Traffic Bylaw Amendment C-1357-24 regarding speed limit changes
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Governance and Priorities Committee will hold a meeting on August 19, 2024. The agenda is currently empty or procedural.
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several land use bylaw amendments related to redistricting in Greenbury, Legacy Park, Fenwyck, McLaughlin, and Copperhaven. The agenda also includes a borrowing bylaw for the City Centre sanitary sewer on Mohr Avenue and a new Civic Grant Program Policy.
- Greenbury Stage 14 and Row Housing redistricting (C-1297-24, C-1299-24)
- Legacy Park Stage 4 Residential Addition (C-1344-24, C-1334-24, C-1335-24)
- Fenwyck Stage 8 redistricting (C-1340-24)
- Greenbury Stage 13 third reading (C-1211-22)
- McLaughlin Stage 8 third reading (C-1301-24)
Regular Council Meeting
The Spruce Grove City Council will meet on June 24, 2024, to review multiple land use bylaw amendments and municipal development plan updates. The agenda lists public hearings for Copperhaven Stage 4 and Tonewood Stage 12, along with first and third readings for rezonings and redistricting across Prescott, Greenbury, Legacy Park, and Fenwyck. These items are proposals that would update zoning boundaries and development plans for those residential areas. Council will also consider a trial for storm water management aeration and receive an RCMP presentation.
- Public hearings for C-1331-24 (Copperhaven Stage 4) and C-1333-24 (Tonewood Stage 12) land use bylaw amendments
- First and third readings for rezonings and redistricting in Prescott Stage 10, Greenbury Stage 14, Legacy Park Stage 4, and Fenwyck Stage 8
- Municipal Development Plan amendment "The Shape of Our Community" (C-1338-24) and Legacy Park South residential conversion (C-1344-24)
- DC.19 Greenbury Row Housing Direct Control District text amendment (C-1299-24)
- Trial motion for aeration of storm water management facilities and an RCMP delegation presentation
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a Municipal Development Plan update. The meeting also includes presentations regarding the 2023 Annual Report, the Popular Annual Financial Report, and the Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society's 2023 Annual Report.
- Municipal Development Plan Update (First Reading Version)
- 2023 City of Spruce Grove Annual Report
- 2023 City of Spruce Grove Popular Annual Financial Report
- Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society 2023 Annual Report
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments including redistricting for Easton, Copperhaven, and Tonewood. Discussions also include hen keeping regulations, speed limit reductions on roadways, and a budget request for Mohr Avenue.
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Commercial Indoor Self Storage (C-1317-24)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Hen Keeping (C-1315-24)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Redistricting - Easton Stage 4 (C-1255-23)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Copperhaven Stage 4 (C-1331-24)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Tonewood Stage 12 (C-1333-24)
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments including regulations for election signs, recreational vehicles, and hen keeping. The meeting also includes public hearings for redistricting in McLaughlin Stage 8 and various updates to community standards.
- Public Hearing: Election Sign Regulations (C-1290-23)
- Public Hearing: Recreational Vehicle and All-Terrain Vehicle Restrictions (C-1300-24)
- Public Hearing and Second Reading: McLaughlin Stage 8 Redistricting (C-1301-24)
- Third Reading: Community Standards Bylaw (C-1312-24)
- First, Second, and Third Readings: Hen Keeping bylaws (C-1313-24, C-1315-24, C-1314-24)
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss updates to city recognition programs and related policies. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2023 Social Impact Report and an achievement presentation for Spruce Grove Ringette U14AA RIOT. A closed session is scheduled to discuss civic grants and the Social Advisory Committee.
- City Recognition Programs Update
- 2023 Social Impact Report presentation
- Spruce Grove Ringette U14AA RIOT achievement presentation
- Closed session regarding Civic Grants
Regular Council Meeting
The Spruce Grove Council will conduct public hearings regarding residential development in Westwind and Harvest Ridge. The meeting includes multiple readings of bylaws related to election signs, advertising, and land use redistricting. Council will also consider amendments to the 2024 spring budget and property tax rates.
- Public hearing for Westwind Multi-Unit Residential development
- Third reading of Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw
- First and second readings of the Election Sign Bylaw
- Redistricting bylaws for Copperhaven, Fenwyck, and McLaughlin
- Amendment to the 2024 Spring Budget Adjustment
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments regarding redistricting for various residential stages. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on property tax rates, business improvement area taxes, and a new community standards bylaw.
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: DC.10 Prescott District (Public Hearing and 2nd Reading)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Fenwyck Stage 4 (Public Hearing, 2nd and 3rd Reading)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Tonewood Stage 11 (Third Reading)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Copperhaven Stage 8 (Third Reading)
- 2024 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Rate Bylaw (First and Second Reading)
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The committee will review updates on 2024 capital projects and the 2023 Protective Services Annual Report. Discussions include proposed bylaws for election signs and a new hen keeping program. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss economic development and Central Park.
- Proposed Election Sign Bylaw (C-1281-23)
- Proposed Hens Bylaw and Program (C-1313-24), including land use and fee amendments
- 2024 Capital Projects Engineering Update
- 2023 Protective Services Annual Report
- Closed session discussion on Re-Imagined Central Park
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments regarding redistricting in Fenwyck and Prescott. Additional items include a responsible pet ownership bylaw, business improvement area taxes, and spring budget adjustments.
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Fenwyck Stage 7 (Second and Third Reading)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Fenwyck Stage 4 (First Reading)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Prescott Direct Control District (First Reading)
- Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw (Third Reading)
- 2024 Business Improvement Area Tax Bylaw (First and Second Reading)
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments regarding redistricting for Easton, Copperhaven, and Fenwyck. Additionally, the meeting includes second and third readings for various corporate plan borrowing bylaws.
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Easton Stage 4 (C-1255-23)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Copperhaven Stage 9 (C-1256-23)
- Omnibus Area Structure Plans Repealing Bylaw (C-1286-23)
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Fenwyck Stage 7 (C-1296-24)
- 2024 Corporate Plan Borrowing Bylaws regarding City Hall, Stormwater, and Water Infrastructure
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a proposed Community Standards Bylaw. The meeting includes presentations regarding RCMP crime statistics and the Youth Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan.
- Bylaw C-1312-24 - Community Standards Bylaw
- RCMP Presentation including Five Year Crime Statistics
- Youth Advisory Committee - 2024 Work Plan
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several land use and redistricting amendments through public hearings. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on an operating expenditures borrowing bylaw and a responsible pet ownership bylaw.
- Pioneer Lands Area Structure Plan Amendment - Greenbury Neighbourhood
- Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Redistricting - Prescott Stage 10
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts
- Operating Expenditures Borrowing Bylaw
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will consider several land use bylaw amendments, including redistricting and planned lot districts. The meeting also includes multiple borrowing bylaws for infrastructure projects and a discussion on an annexation proposal.
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Redistricting at 105 Madison Crescent
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment: Redistricting for Prescott Stage 10
- 2024 Corporate Plan Borrowing Bylaws (Solar, City Hall, Stormwater, and Water Infrastructure)
- Annexation Proposal and Notice of Proposed Annexation
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
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Regular Council Meeting
The Spruce Grove Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments and holding a public hearing regarding the Shared E-Scooter Program. Proposed changes include updates to the Land Use Bylaw for home occupations and the Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District. The council will also consider the Elections Bylaw.
- Public hearing: Shared E-Scooter Program in Spruce Grove
- Second and third reading: 2023 Annual Land Use Bylaw Update (C-1283-23)
- Second and third reading: Home Occupations Land Use Bylaw Amendment (C-1269-23)
- First and second reading: Elections Bylaw (C-1277-23)
- First reading: Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District Land Use Bylaw Amendment (C-1288-23)
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several land use bylaw amendments and a borrowing bylaw for the Meridian Housing Foundation. The meeting includes presentations from Metrix Group LLP, Westview Health Centre, and JustServe.
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Easton and Copperhaven Planned Lot Districts (First Reading)
- 2023 Annual Land Use Bylaw Update - Text Amendment (First Reading)
- Meridian Housing Foundation Borrowing Bylaw (First Reading)
- Free Transit Fare for Attendants of Persons Requiring Support
- Audit Plan presentation by Metrix Group LLP
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting
The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing several bylaw amendments, including changes to home occupations and election regulations. The meeting also includes an update on the Integrated Transportation Master Plan and a discussion on responsible pet ownership.
- Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Home Occupations (C-1269-23)
- Elections Bylaw (C-1277-23)
- Election Sign Bylaw (C-1281-23)
- Integrated Transportation Master Plan Update
- Responsible Pet Ownership discussion
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will review several bylaws including business licensing and development fees. Discussions also include a land use amendment for Easton and Copperhaven, an e-scooter pilot project, and free transit ridership for caregivers.
- Business Licence Bylaw (Third Reading)
- Development Fees and Fines Amendment Bylaw (Third Reading)
- E-Scooter Pilot Project public hearing scheduling
- Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment renewal for Easton and Copperhaven
- Motion for free transit ridership for caregivers