Sturgeon County public meetings in 2025

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the November 25, 2025 Committee minutes. It will receive the Agricultural Service Board and ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee 2025 annual report as information. Quarterly updates from the Morinville, Redwater and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachments will be received as information. A letter from the National Police Federation President & CEO will be noted.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt November 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Receive ASB and ALUS PAC 2025 annual report as information
• Receive Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information
• Letter from National Police Federation President & CEO regarding Introduction and Wave 8

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda with an added item about urgent safety improvements on Highway 28. It also adopted the November 25 minutes and received several RCMP quarterly updates and the Agricultural Service Board report, all carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

• Adopted agenda with addition of Highway 28 safety letter (unanimous)
• Adopted November 25, 2025 Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Received Agricultural Service Board & ALUS Partnership 2025 report as information (unanimous)
• Received Redwater RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Morinville RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Received Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment quarterly update as information (unanimous)
• Accepted correspondence from National Police Federation as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:02 p.m. (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and consider three readings for the 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw and the 2025 Dog Control Bylaw update. The body will also authorize an enforcement services agreement with the Town of Legal and approve public appointments to county boards.

• Bylaw 1696/25 – 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Bylaw 1699/25 – 2025 Dog Control Bylaw Update
• Enforcement Services Agreement with the Town of Legal
• Appointment of representative to RMA Agritourism Strategy Working Group
• Exploration of density reduction within Sturgeon Valley Core ASP

The council unanimously approved Bylaw 1696/25, the 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, completing its first, second, and third readings. It also approved the Enforcement Services Agreement with the Town of Legal and accepted the presentation on density reduction within the Sturgeon Valley Core Area Structure Plan. Additional actions included appointing a representative to the Agritourism Strategy Working Group, removing a public member from the Economic Development Advisory Board, and advancing policy options for a living snow fence program.

• Approved Bylaw 1696/25 (2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw) – third reading, carried unanimously
• Approved Bylaw 1699/25 (2025 Dog Control Bylaw) – third reading, carried unanimously
• Executed Enforcement Services Agreement with the Town of Legal, carried unanimously
• Accepted information on Exploration of Density Reduction within Sturgeon Valley Core ASP (6‑1 vote)
• Appointed Councillor Stang as Sturgeon County’s representative to the Agritourism Strategy Working Group, carried unanimously
• Removed Alia Hussain from the Economic Development Advisory Board, carried unanimously
• Approved public member appointments to Boards and Committees for terms starting Jan 1 2026, carried unanimously
• Directed Administration to bring forward policy options for a living snow fence program in Q1 2026, carried unanimously

Council Budget Meeting

Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing and deliberate on the proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets. The body will also consider financial forecasts for 2027-2029 and 2027-2031.

• Public hearing for the Proposed 2026 Budget
• Approval of 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Approval of 2027-2029 Operating Financial Forecast
• Approval of 2027-2031 Capital Financial Forecast
• Application for the Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) for 2026

Council adopted the meeting agenda and accepted public input on the proposed 2026 budget. It approved several capital projects, notably the Power Resiliency Program with $1.3 M funding for both 2026 and 2027, and major road paving projects. The council also approved operating service packages and rejected the Fire Station 5 feasibility study and a Christmas gift expense.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted public input as information (unanimous)
• Removed Boysdale Road – Highway 825 to Riverside Park project (6‑1)
• Approved Power Resiliency Program $1.3 M for 2026 and $1.3 M for 2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized CAO to apply for grants for Power Resiliency Program (unanimous)
• Approved paving of Range Road 10 (CBR‑5) $6.5 M and lifecycle project L‑1 (6‑1)
• Approved reconstruction/paving of Township Road 572 (CBR‑1) $5.2 M (6‑1)
• Defeated removal of Fire Station 5 – Bon Accord Replacement feasibility study (2‑5)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda, consent agenda, and minutes from recent meetings. Business items include a contract award report, several bylaw first readings, a financial auditor contract extension, and a request to prepare a report on Edmonton Global’s membership extension. A public presentation by Edmonton Global is scheduled, followed by a closed‑session segment.

• Financial Auditor Contract Extension – extend MNP LLP as external auditor for 2026 and 2027 fiscal years
• Bylaw 1668/24 – Chadi Pit Resource Extraction Redistricting – first reading
• Bylaw 1674/25 – Close a portion of Range Road 230 – first reading
• Bylaw 1682/25 – Redistricting NE‑31‑54‑26‑4 C1 – Highway Commercial and Agriculture to I1 – first reading
• Edmonton Global Membership Extension Offer – prepare report for council consideration on Dec 9 2025

Council approved several items, including first readings of four bylaws and extending the county’s external financial auditor contract. They authorized the mayor to advocate to Alberta on Highway 28 safety. By a 5‑2 vote, Council authorized the mayor to notify Edmonton Global that the county will cease its membership effective Dec 19, 2025.

• Adopted agenda with added items 5.8, 7.1, 7.2 – carried unanimously
• Adopted consent agenda minutes – carried unanimously
• Extended MNP LLP financial auditor contract for 2026‑2027 – carried unanimously
• First reading of Bylaw 1668/24 (Chadi Pit resource extraction redistricting) – carried unanimously
• First reading of Bylaw 1674/25 (Close portion of Road Plan 1408CL) – carried unanimously
• First reading of Bylaw 1682/25 (Redistricting NE‑31‑54‑26‑4 C1) – carried unanimously
• Authorized mayor to advocate to the province on Highway 28 safety – carried unanimously
• Authorized mayor to communicate cease membership in Edmonton Global – carried 5‑2

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive several informational presentations regarding the county's finances and economic growth. The meeting also includes correspondence with the Minister of Forestry and Parks regarding the Redwater Natural Area.

• 2025 Audit Service Plan presentation by MNP
• 2025 Second Tri-Annual Financial Report for the period ended August 31, 2025
• Economic Innovation Growth Activity Update
• Correspondence regarding the continued closure of Redwater Provincial Recreation Area

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes. It moved to closed session to hear the 2025 Audit Service Plan, then accepted the plan as information. The 2025 second tri‑annual financial report was also received as information, and the Economic Innovation and Growth update was accepted as information after a confidential closed session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Adopt agenda (Carried Unanimously)
• Adopt September 9, 2025 minutes (Carried Unanimously)
• Move to closed session for Audit Service Plan (Carried Unanimously)
• Accept 2025 Audit Service Plan as information (Carried Unanimously)
• Receive 2025 T2 Financial Report as information (Carried Unanimously)
• Move to closed session for Economic Innovation update (Carried Unanimously)
• Keep Economic Innovation closed‑session materials confidential (Carried Unanimously)
• Accept Economic Innovation and Growth Activity Update as information (Carried Unanimously)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Sturgeon County Capital Committee will appoint a chair and vice‑chair, adopt its agenda and the September 4 2025 meeting minutes, and review the proposed 2026 capital budget before recommending it to Council.

• Appointment of Chair of the Capital Committee
• Appointment of Vice‑Chair of the Capital Committee
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of September 4 2025 Capital Committee minutes
• Review of the proposed 2026 Capital Budget (attachments provided)

The committee appointed Councillor Deanna Stang as Chair and Councillor Matthew McLennan as Vice Chair. It adopted the agenda, the September 4, 2025 minutes, and recommended the 2026 Capital Budget to Council, excluding the fire prevention vehicle and flagging several projects for follow‑up. It also approved a $300,000 design phase for Lily Lake Estates paving (5‑1) and a $40,000 sidewalk project from Cardiff to Morinville, and recommended specific council budget request numbers for inclusion.

• Appointed Councillor Deanna Stang as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Matthew McLennan as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 2026 Capital Budget to Council, excluding Fire Prevention Vehicle and flagging several items (unanimous)
• Recommended $300,000 design phase for Lily Lake Estates paving (5‑1)
• Recommended $40,000 sidewalk from Cardiff to Morinville, funded from Municipal Infrastructure Reserve (unanimous)
• Recommended Council Budget Request numbers CRB-4 and CRB-9 for inclusion, flagged others (unanimous)

Council Budget Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will review the proposed 2026 operating and capital budget and a comprehensive budget review. The council will consider motions to accept the budget presentations as information and to approve a $4.6 million adjustment by reallocating $1.46 million from the Strategic Reserve and $3.14 million from identified financial opportunities. Additional motions will request updates on potential further savings before the final budget is set.

• Adopt the meeting agenda as presented.
• Presentation of the 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget (multiple attachments).
• Motion to accept the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget presentations as information.
• Motion to approve $4.6 million budget adjustments by pausing $1.46 million of the Strategic Reserve and reallocating $3.14 million of identified financial opportunities.
• Motion to have the CAO provide an update on possible additional budget savings before finalizing the 2026 tax requirement.

The council adopted its agenda and moved to a closed session before reconvening. It accepted the proposed 2026 operating and capital budget presentations as information. It approved $4.6 million in budget adjustments by pausing the Strategic Reserve and other financial opportunities. The council also directed the CAO to provide additional cost‑saving and efficiency information.

• Motion 313/25: Adopt agenda as presented – carried unanimously
• Motion 314/25: Move to a closed session – carried unanimously
• Motion 315/25: Move out of the closed session – carried unanimously
• Motion 316/25: Keep closed‑session discussion and Attachment 3 confidential – carried unanimously
• Motion 317/25: Accept 2026 Operating and Capital Budget presentations as information – carried unanimously
• Motion 318/25: Approve $4.6 M budget adjustments (pause $1.46 M Strategic Reserve and $3.14 M financial opportunities) – carried unanimously
• Motion 319/25: Accept Comprehensive Budget Review report as information and task CAO with further cost‑saving items – carried unanimously
• Motion 320/25: Adjourn meeting – carried unanimously

Organizational Council Meeting

Council will meet to handle organizational business for the upcoming term. The body is deciding on leadership appointments and the administrative calendar for 2026.

• Appointment of Deputy Mayor for the period of October 28, 2025 to April 30, 2026
• Approval of the 2026 Meeting Calendar
• Appointments to the Governance and Council Services Committee
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Council Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions list

The council appointed Councillor Kristin Toms as Deputy Mayor for the period October 28 2025 to April 30 2026, passing the motion 6‑1. The council also adopted the meeting agenda, approved the 2026 meeting calendar, and confirmed appointments to the Governance and Council Services Committee and other boards and committees. All other motions were carried unanimously.

• Appointed Councillor Kristin Toms as Deputy Mayor (6‑1)
• Adopted October 25 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Meeting Calendar (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Deanna Stang as regular member of Governance and Council Services Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor Matthew McLennan as alternate member of Governance and Council Services Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/2026 Council Boards, Committees and Commissions Appointment List (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:41 a.m. (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

The council will discuss authorizing cost‑contribution agreements for municipal infrastructure in the Industrial Heartland, with the industry partner funding design, construction and project management. They will also consider approving up to $500,000 for studies and design work related to that infrastructure. Additionally, the council will vote on a motion to withdraw from the Alberta Zero Emission Fleet Fueling Pilot Project and not proceed with the dual‑fuel fleet conversion.

• Authorize cost‑contribution agreements for design, construction and management of municipal infrastructure in the Industrial Heartland, funded entirely by the industry partner
• Approve expenditures of up to $500,000 for infrastructure‑related studies and design work supporting development in the Industrial Heartland
• Direct administration to withdraw from the Alberta Zero Emission Fleet Fueling Pilot Project and halt the dual‑fuel fleet conversion

Council unanimously approved a motion allowing the Chief Administrative Officer to negotiate and enter cost‑contribution agreements with industry partners for design, construction, and project management of municipal infrastructure in the Industrial Heartland. The council also approved up to $500,000 for related studies and design work, and directed administration to withdraw from the Alberta Zero Emission Fleet Fueling Pilot Project. The agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized CAO to negotiate cost‑contribution agreements for industrial‑heartland infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500,000 for infrastructure studies and design work (unanimous)
• Directed withdrawal from Alberta Zero Emission Fleet Fueling Pilot Project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider a series of bylaws, a variable speed limit, and a grant request, and will accept the Fire Master Plan for planning purposes. The meeting includes second and third readings of the historic‑area designation for Victoria Trail and the Parks Bylaw. A motion will approve a reduced speed limit on Range Road 235 (Lily Lake Road) in front of Prairie Gardens. Council will also direct a grant submission to the FRIAA FireSmart Program for wildfire risk assessment.

• Accept the Fire Master Plan for planning purposes
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1679-25 to designate Victoria Trail as a Municipal Historic Area
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1688-25 Parks Bylaw
• Approve a variable speed limit on Range Road 235 (Lily Lake Road) from 100 km/h to 80 km/h
• Direct administration to submit a grant application to the FRIAA FireSmart Program for wildfire risk and mitigation planning

Council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 1679/25 designating Victoria Trail as a Municipal Historic Area and approved it. The council also approved Bylaw 1688/25 Parks Bylaw and Bylaw 1692/25 Train Whistle Cessation Bylaw after all three readings. A variable speed limit for Range Road 235 (Lily Lake Road) was approved by a 4‑3 vote, while a $60,000 funding request for a Calahoo Lagoon environmental report was defeated. The council adopted a new Strategic Planning Policy and directed reviews of gravel roads and confined feeding operations.

• Bylaw 1679/25 designating Victoria Trail historic area – approved (unanimous)
• Bylaw 1688/25 Parks Bylaw – approved (unanimous)
• Bylaw 1692/25 Train Whistle Cessation Bylaw – approved (unanimous)
• Variable Speed Limit for Range Road 235 (Lily Lake Road) – approved 4‑3 vote
• Funding request for Calahoo Lagoon environmental report – defeated 2‑5 vote
• Strategic Planning Policy – rescinded old policy and adopted new policy (unanimous)
• Gravel road network review directive – approved (unanimous)
• Confined Feeding Operations letter to NRCS – approved (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive informational updates from three RCMP detachments and a progress report on the Redwater Recreation Area fire. The meeting also includes a preliminary financial update.

• Morinville RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update
• Redwater RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update
• Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update
• Redwater Recreation Area After Action Review Progress Report
• Preliminary T2 Financial Update

The Committee unanimously adopted the September 9 agenda and the August 26 Committee of the Whole minutes. It also unanimously received quarterly updates from the Morinville, Redwater and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachments, a Redwater Wildfire After‑Action Progress Report, and a Preliminary T2 Financial Update. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adopt August 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Receive Morinville RCMP quarterly update (unanimous)
• Receive Redwater RCMP quarterly update (unanimous)
• Receive Fort Saskatchewan RCMP quarterly update (unanimous)
• Receive Redwater Wildfire After‑Action Progress Report (unanimous)
• Receive Preliminary T2 Financial Update (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Sturgeon County Capital Committee will adopt its agenda and the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review the 2026 Capital Budget, including the 2025 Capital Program and 2026 Budget Update, and accept them as information. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt agenda
• Adopt May 14, 2025 Capital Committee minutes
• Review and accept 2025 Capital Program and 2026 Budget Update
• Adjournment

The Capital Committee adopted its agenda and the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then accepted the 2025 Capital Program and 2026 Budget Update as informational items, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (Motion 010/25) – carried unanimously
• Adopted May 14, 2025 minutes (Motion 011/25) – carried unanimously
• Accepted 2025 Capital Program and 2026 Budget Update as information (Motion 012/25) – carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 12:05 p.m. (Motion 013/25) – carried unanimously

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, and consider a consent agenda that includes extending the payment deadline for a firefighting invoice on 55231 Range Road 255. Public items include a presentation on a Calahoo Lagoon setback and hearings on a variable speed limit for Prairie Gardens traffic and the Pinnacle Village redistricting. Multiple bylaws will receive second and third readings, covering land‑use redistricting, area structure plans, municipal development modernization, a debenture for Casa Vista, and a historic area designation.

• Amend charging agreement to extend payment for firefighting costs at 55231 Range Road 255 until Aug 31 2026.
• Public hearing on variable speed limit for Prairie Gardens business traffic on Range Road 235/Lily Lake Road.
• Continuation of public hearing on Bylaw 1683/25 to redistrict a portion of the Pinnacle Village Outline Plan.
• Second and third reading of Bylaw 1665/24 to redistrict the Heidelberg Pit to Resource Extraction Direct Control District 2.
• Second and third reading of Bylaw 1684/25 for the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan.

Council adopted the meeting agenda and approved an amendment to the firefighting invoice charging agreement. It referred a Calahoo lagoon funding request to Administration and accepted an Enforcement Services Review presentation. The council passed several bylaws, including the redistricting of a resource‑extraction district, the Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan, a municipal development plan modernization, a Vista Road debenture, and a historic‑area designation.

• Adopted agenda with added notice items (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to charging agreement for firefighting invoice (unanimous)
• Referred Calahoo lagoon funding request to Administration (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1665/24 redistricting to Resource Extraction Direct Control District 2 (5‑2)
• Passed Bylaw 1684/25 Sturgeon Valley South Area Structure Plan (5‑2)
• Approved Bylaw 1681/25 Municipal Development Plan modernization (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 1691/25 Vista Road debenture (5‑1)
• Designated Victoria Trail Municipal Historic Area (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the July 15, 2025 minutes. It will receive the 2025 T1 Financial Report (covering the period ending April 30, 2025) as information, along with updates on the Financial Systems Modernization Project and the 2025 Mid‑Year Report. A closed‑session will be held for an Economic Innovation and Growth Services quarterly update.

• Adopt August 26, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt July 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Receive 2025 T1 Financial Report for period ending April 30, 2025 as information
• Financial Systems Modernization Project update presented
• 2025 Mid‑Year Report presented

The Committee adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved the July 15 minutes, the 2025 T1 Financial Report, and accepted several updates as information. The Committee entered a closed session, accepted the Economic Innovation & Growth Services Quarterly Update as information, and confirmed that the closed‑session materials remain confidential. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2025 Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 T1 Financial Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Systems Modernization update as information (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Mid-Year Report as information (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session (unanimous)
• Accepted Economic Innovation & Growth Services Quarterly Update as information (unanimous)
• Confirmed confidentiality of closed‑session materials (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The Sturgeon County Council will adopt the agenda, consent agenda, and June 24 minutes, and hear public presentations and hearings on several land‑use bylaws. Business items include a contract award report, a scholarship award, and motions on bylaws, a bridge cost‑share agreement, a community grants policy update, and a water‑intake initiative. The council will also consider a $381,520.29 grant request and authorize procurement of a generator for the Villeneuve Lift Station. A closed‑session item on a contractual matter will be discussed in confidence.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1665/24 to redistrict portions of the Heidelberg Pit to a Resource Extraction Direct Control District
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1683/25 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for the Pinnacle Village Outline Plan
• Grant request of $381,520.29 from West Sturgeon People Aging in Place, referred to the 2026 Community Grants process
• Cost‑share agreement with Sil Industrial Minerals for the Victoria Trail Bridge replacement
• Approval of the updated Community Grants Policy

The council adopted the meeting agenda and minutes, awarded the 2025 Dale MacMillan Scholarship, and approved several bylaws including the redistricting of an agricultural area to a resource‑extraction district. It also authorized a cost‑share agreement with Sil Industrial Minerals for the Victoria Trail Bridge replacement, approved an updated Community Grants Policy, and directed the start of Phase One of the Industrial Heartland Process Water Initiative.

• Adopted July 15 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 24 minutes and contract report (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Dale MacMillan Scholarship to Morgan Williams and Mya Leeman (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1675/25 (redistricting to Resource Extraction) – second and third readings (unanimous)
• Authorized CAO to execute cost‑share agreement with Sil Industrial Minerals for Victoria Trail Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 1689/25 (Heartland Incentive amendment) – second reading (6‑1) and third reading (6‑1)
• Approved updated Community Grants Policy (4‑3)
• Directed initiation of Phase One of Industrial Heartland Process Water Initiative (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates on Broadband Phase 1 and 2. The body is considering whether to recommend that Administration engage landowners in specific areas to gauge interest in connected broadband service for the 2026 capital budget review.

• Broadband Phase 1 and 2 Update
• Proposed engagement with landowners in Sturgeon Industrial Park and Legal Crossing regarding Phase 2 broadband service

The Committee adopted its agenda and the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It received a broadband Phase 1 and 2 update as information. It unanimously recommended that Administration engage landowners in Sturgeon Industrial Park and Legal Crossing about Phase 2 broadband service and cost‑recovery options for the 2026 capital budget. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received broadband Phase 1 and 2 update as information (unanimous)
• Recommended Council have Administration engage landowners for Phase 2 broadband (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider several public hearings on development plans and a neighbourhood area structure plan, review multiple bylaws including a $4.86 million debenture for Vista Road and Range Road 230, and approve a $415,000 wetland replacement project for Bellerose Park. The council will also adopt the June 10 minutes, accept a consolidated contract award report, and authorize fire mutual‑aid agreements with neighboring jurisdictions.

• First reading of Bylaw 1689/25 amending the Heartland Incentive Bylaw
• Second and third readings of Bylaw 1680/25 amending the Sturgeon Industrial Park Offsite Levy Bylaw
• First reading of Bylaw 1691/25 authorizing $4,860,000 debenture funding for Vista Road and Range Road 230 rehabilitation
• Approval of $415,000 for the Bellerose Park Wetland Replacement Project
• Authorization of fire mutual‑aid agreements with Alexander First Nation, Lamont County, St. Albert and Fort Saskatchewan

Council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 1680/25 and approved its amendment. The council also approved the first reading of Bylaw 1689/25 and a $4,860,000 funding package from the Municipal Infrastructure Reserve for Vista Road and Range Road 230 rehabilitation. Additional actions included authorizing fire mutual‑aid agreements, approving a $415,000 wetland project, and granting tax relief and penalty waivers for properties affected by the Redwater wildfire.

• Adopted the June 24, 2025 agenda (unanimously)
• Approved second reading of Bylaw 1680/25 (unanimously)
• Approved third reading of Bylaw 1680/25 (unanimously)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1689/25 (For 6, Against 1)
• Approved $4,860,000 funding for Vista Road and Range Road 230 rehab (For 6, Against 1)
• Authorized fire mutual‑aid agreements with Alexander First Nation, Lamont County, St. Albert and Fort Saskatchewan (unanimously)
• Approved $415,000 for the Bellerose Park Wetland Replacement Project (unanimously)
• Approved $1,072.60 property‑tax credit and waived 2025 tax penalties for wildfire‑affected properties (unanimously)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the June 24, 2025 meeting agenda. It will adopt the June 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. The Committee will receive the STARS Foundation annual update, including the Sturgeon County Ally Impact Report 2024 and a presentation. After these items, the Committee will adjourn.

• Adopt June 24, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt June 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Receive STARS annual update (information) with Ally Impact Report 2024 and presentation
• Adjourn the meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee will adopt the June 10, 2025 agenda and the May 27, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes. It will receive the 2025 Sturgeon County Budget Survey Results as information. Two closed‑session items will be discussed: a competitiveness review and an update to the Heartland Incentive Bylaw.

• Adopt the June 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt the May 27, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Receive the 2025 Sturgeon County Budget Survey Results
• Closed session – Competitiveness Review
• Closed session – Heartland Incentive Bylaw Update

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the May 27 minutes, both unanimously. It received the 2025 Sturgeon County Budget Survey Results as information. Several closed‑session items were held, accepted as information, and kept confidential. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 budget survey results as information (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for Competitiveness Review (unanimous)
• Accepted Competitiveness Review update as information (unanimous)
• Kept Competitiveness Review materials confidential (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for Heartland Incentive Bylaw Update (unanimous)
• Accepted Heartland Incentive Bylaw Update as information (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold a public hearing regarding a land use amendment and consider first readings for two other redistricting bylaws. The body will also review budget adjustments for open space capital projects.

• Public Hearing for Bylaw 1675/25 to redistrict SE-12-57-21-W4 from Agriculture to Resource Extraction District
• First reading of Bylaw 1665/24 to redistrict the Heidelberg Pit from RE to RE-DC
• First reading of Bylaw 1683/25 for redistricting a portion of RL-64-54-25-4 (Pinnacle Village)
• Proposed $125,000 funding increase for the Braun Village multi-sports court
• Proposed $50,000 for design work on the Sandy Lake Wilderness Concept Plan

Council gave first readings to three land‑use bylaw amendments. It approved a $125,000 funding increase for the Braun Village multi‑sports court (6‑1 vote) and unanimously approved $50,000 for design work on the Sandy Lake Wilderness Concept Plan. All motions were carried.

• First reading of Bylaw 1665/24 (redistricting) – carried unanimously
• First reading of Bylaw 1683/25 (Pinnacle Village redistricting) – carried unanimously
• Increase funding for Braun Village multi‑sports court by $125,000 – carried (6 for, 1 against)
• Approve $50,000 for Sandy Lake Wilderness Concept Plan design – carried unanimously

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will adopt the agenda, consent items and minutes, and hear a public hearing on Bylaw 1680/25 amending the Sturgeon Industrial Park Offsite Levy. The council will also consider several bylaws, approve a Small Business Incentive Policy, appoint election officers, and discuss tax relief and penalty waivers for properties affected by the Redwater Recreation Area wildfire.

• Public Hearing – Bylaw 1680/25 amendment to Sturgeon Industrial Park Offsite Levy
• Bylaw 1676/25 – second and third reading to edit gas processing plant definition and redistrict NE 29-57-25-W4
• Bylaw 1681/25 – first reading of Municipal Development Modernization
• Approval of Small Business Incentive Policy
• Appointment of Returning Officer and Substitute Returning Officer for the 2025 municipal election

The council approved the Small Business Incentive Policy with a 5‑1 vote. It also directed administration not to impose 2025 tax penalties for properties in the Redwater Recreation Area wildfire evacuation zone and to develop tax‑relief recommendations after the state of emergency ends. Election officers for the 2025 municipal election were appointed, and several bylaws—including a land‑use amendment, a utility‑billing update, and a property‑tax mailing update—were read and passed.

• Approved Small Business Incentive Policy (5‑1)
• Appointed Melodie Steele as Returning Officer and Becky Williams as Substitute Returning Officer (unanimous)
• Directed administration not to impose 2025 tax penalties for wildfire‑affected properties (unanimous)
• Ordered administration to bring forward tax‑relief recommendations for wildfire‑affected residential properties (unanimous)
• Second reading of Bylaw 1676/25 (land‑use amendment) passed (unanimous)
• Third reading of Bylaw 1686/25 (Utility Billing Update) passed (unanimous)
• Third reading of Bylaw 1687/25 (2025 Property Tax Mailing Update) passed (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee will adopt the meeting agenda and the May 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes. It will receive a presentation from the Morinville Community Library, delivered by Director Danielle Frey and Board Chair Leanne LaRocque, as information. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Adopt May 27, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt May 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Receive Morinville Community Library presentation as information
• Adjourn the meeting

The Committee adopted the May 27 agenda and the May 13 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It formally received a presentation from the Morinville Community Library as information, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 13, 2025 Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Received Morinville Community Library presentation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from a previous session. The committee will review the Council Public Relations Sponsorship Allocations for the second quarter of 2025 and discuss follow-up actions from recent meetings.

• Adoption of January 30, 2025 Governance and Council Services Committee minutes
• Review of Council Public Relations Sponsorship Allocations 2025 Q2
• Review of Council and Committee Meeting Follow Up Action List

The Governance and Council Services Committee adopted its agenda and the January 30, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It approved three public‑relations budget allocations totaling $6,694.30: $850 for Remembrance Day wreaths, $5,000 for the Yellow Ribbon Gala, and $844.30 for branded laptop bags. The committee also received the council and committee meeting follow‑up action list and adjourned the meeting at 1:22 p.m., all unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted January 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $850 allocation for Remembrance Day wreaths (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 allocation for Yellow Ribbon Gala (unanimous)
• Approved $844.30 allocation for branded laptop bags (unanimous)
• Received council and committee follow‑up action list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Capital Committee Meeting

The Capital Committee will discuss the launch of the 2026 Capital Budget and review proposed projects. The meeting includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes and procedural updates.

• Adoption of February 6, 2025 Capital Committee minutes
• Review of 2026 Capital Budget Launch and Program Update
• Review of proposed 2026 Capital Projects
• Review of 2025 Capital Project Update
• Review of Capital Budget Policy

The Capital Committee adopted its May 14, 2025 agenda and the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes, both by unanimous consent. It also accepted the 2026 Capital Budget Launch and Program Update as informational material, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adopted May 14, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 6, 2025 Capital Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 Capital Budget Launch and Program Update as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a competitiveness review and an update to the Heartland Incentive Bylaw. Both items are scheduled for closed session under the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

• Closed session: Competitiveness Review
• Closed session: Heartland Incentive Bylaw Update

The Committee adopted the May 13, 2025 agenda as amended, moving items to the June 10 meeting. It also adopted the April 29, 2025 Committee minutes. Finally, the Committee adjourned the meeting. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (carried unanimously)
• Adopted April 29, 2025 minutes (carried unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (carried unanimously)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will hold a public hearing and vote on site grading amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. The body is also deciding on fire mutual aid agreements and a new small business incentive policy.

• Public hearing and potential 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaw 1662/24 regarding site grading amendments
• Proposed $75,000 for t-bollard installation at 18 priority locations on the County trail network
• Approval of Fire Mutual Aid Agreements with Parkland County and Lac Ste Anne County
• Decision on a request from Morinville Colony to waive $2,458.40 in double fee penalties
• Approval of the Small Business Incentive Policy

The council unanimously approved $75,000 for installing t‑bollards on county trails and authorized fire mutual‑aid agreements with neighboring counties. It rejected a fee‑waiver request from Morinville Colony but approved a refund of the same amount in penalties. The council also passed the second and third readings of Bylaw 1662/24, amending the land‑use bylaw for site grading. All other items, including agenda adoption and minutes, were adopted without dissent.

• Adopted meeting agenda with added items (unanimous)
• Adopted April 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Redwater fire verbal update (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of fire mutual‑aid agreements with Parkland and Lac Ste Anne Counties (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 one‑time funding for trail t‑bollards (unanimous)
• Refused Morinville Colony fee‑waiver request ($2,458.40) (defeated 2‑for, 5‑against)
• Approved refund of $2,458.40 penalties (carried 5‑for, 2‑against)
• Passed second and third readings of Bylaw 1662/24 site‑grading amendments (carried 6‑for, 1‑against)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will adopt the agenda, consent agenda, and the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. A public hearing will be held on Bylaw 1676/25 to edit the definition of gas processing plants and to redistrict a portion of NE‑29‑57‑25‑4 from Agriculture to Rural Industry Support. Motions include second and third readings of the Broadband Infrastructure Phase 2 Debenture Bylaw (Bylaw 1677/25), approval of a $1.02 M 30 % contribution to the Victoria Trail Bridge replacement under a 70/30 cost‑share with Sil Industrial Minerals, and a first reading of Bylaw 1675/25 to redistrict SE‑12‑57‑21‑4 from Agriculture to Resource Extraction. The council will also approve community grant allocations totaling $443,537, fund the Starkey Road & Pedestrian Bridge with $715,000, and adopt the 2024 financial reports and capital funding reallocations.

• Public Hearing Bylaw 1676/25 – edit gas processing plant definition and redistrict NE‑29‑57‑25‑4 from AG to I1
• Bylaw 1677/25 – Broadband Infrastructure Phase 2 Debenture – second and third readings
• Victoria Trail Bridge replacement – 70/30 cost‑share, County contribution $1.02 M
• Community Grants approved: $186,132, $17,890, $229,515, $10,000 (total $443,537)
• Starkey Road & Pedestrian Bridge funding – $715,000 from Municipal Infrastructure Reserve

Council approved moving the 2024 operating surplus of $8,000,000 to the Municipal Tax Stabilization Reserve and $2,243,285 to the Municipal Infrastructure Reserve. The council also appointed Councillor Deanna Stang as Deputy Mayor (5‑1) and gave second and third readings to Bylaw 1677/25 for broadband infrastructure (4‑2). Additional approvals included a 70/30 cost‑share for the Victoria Trail Bridge replacement, funding for the Starkey Road & Pedestrian Bridge, and several community grant programs.

• Appointed Councillor Stang as Deputy Mayor (5‑1)
• Approved transfer of $8,000,000 to Tax Stabilization Reserve and $2,243,285 to Infrastructure Reserve (unanimous)
• Second reading of Bylaw 1677/25 (Broadband Phase 2) passed (4‑2)
• Third reading of Bylaw 1677/25 passed (4‑2)
• Approved in principle 70/30 cost‑share for Victoria Trail Bridge, $1,020,000 from Infrastructure Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved $715,000 funding for 1D Starkey Road & Pedestrian Bridge (4‑2)
• Approved 2025 Community Grants totaling $186,132 (6‑1)
• Approved 2025 Community Enhancement Capital Grants totaling $229,515 (carried)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The meeting consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The committee will review a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding Bill 50, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025.

• Correspondence from Minister Ric McIver regarding Bill 50, Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025

The Committee of the Whole met on April 29, 2025 and adopted the meeting agenda. It approved the April 8, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. A letter from Minister Ric McIver about Bill 50 was reviewed. The meeting was adjourned and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (Motion 052/25) – carried unanimously
• Adopted April 8, 2025 minutes (Motion 053/25) – carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting (Motion 054/25) – carried unanimously

Regular Council Meeting

Council will give first, second and third readings of Bylaw 1671/25 to set the 2025 taxation rates. The meeting also includes approval of a $205 per‑residence dust‑suppression subsidy costing an additional $33,040, and the second and third readings of a data‑processing facility technical amendment. Additional items are the redistricting of a portion of SE‑34‑56‑26‑4 from the Agriculture district to Agriculture 2, and approval of the Starkey Hills Outline Plan.

• Bylaw 1671/25 – 2025 Taxation Rates – three readings
• Bylaw 1669/24 – redistricting SE‑34‑56‑26‑4 from AG to AG2 – second and third reading
• Starkey Hills Outline Plan – council resolution approval
• 2025 Subsidized Dust Suppression Program – $205 per residence subsidy and $33,040 extra cost
• Bylaw 1672/25 – Data Processing Facility Technical Amendment – second and third readings

The council completed three readings of Bylaw 1671/25 and approved the 2025 taxation rates. It also approved a fully subsidized dust‑suppression program for residences, including a $205 per‑home subsidy and an additional $33,040 for identified locations. A motion to redistrict a portion of the agriculture district was defeated, and the council directed the mayor to oppose a proposed change to a confined feeding operation. Routine items such as adopting the agenda, minutes, and authorizing a support letter were carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (Motion 113/25) – Carried Unanimously
• Adopted March 25 minutes (Motion 114/25) – Carried Unanimously
• Authorized letter of support to Alberta Forest Products Association (Motion 115/25) – Carried Unanimously
• Defeated second reading of Bylaw 1669/24 to redistrict agriculture district (Motion 117/25) – Defeated (1 for, 6 against)
• Approved fully subsidized dust‑suppression treatments for 2025 (Motion 119/25) – Carried Unanimously
• Approved $205 per residence subsidy for dust suppression (Motion 120/25) – Carried Unanimously
• Approved 2025 taxation rates after three readings of Bylaw 1671/25 (Motions 122‑125) – Carried Unanimously
• Directed mayor to send letter opposing confined feeding operation change (Motion 126/25) – Carried Unanimously

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the April 8 agenda and the March 25 Committee minutes. It will receive an informational presentation from the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority. The Committee will also consider a letter from the Honourable Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport, regarding the 2028 Alberta Winter Games or Summer Games. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt April 8, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt March 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Edmonton Regional Airports Authority presentation (information)
• Letter from Minister Joseph Schow about 2028 Alberta Winter or Summer Games
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Committee adopted its agenda and approved the March 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. It accepted the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority presentation as informational. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Edmonton Regional Airports Authority presentation as information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will adopt the agenda, consent agenda, and minutes, and hold a public hearing on site‑grading amendments. It will consider several land‑use bylaw amendments, including redistricting a portion of Hwy 44 and redefining a gas‑processing plant area. The 2025 Assessment and Financial Update recommends cutting the municipal tax rate from 1.66% to 0% and using $5.0 million from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to replace new debt. Additional items include the CAP Levy revenue distribution, making the Safe Communities Facilitator position permanent, and amending the Sturgeon Valley Core Area Structure Plan.

• Bylaw 1670/24 – redistrict portion of Hwy 44 from R4 to Direct Control District 24 (second and third reading)
• Bylaw 1676/25 – edit definition of gas‑processing plant and redistrict NE‑29‑57‑25‑4 from Agriculture to Rural Industry Support (first reading)
• 2025 Assessment and Financial Update – propose tax rate reduction from 1.66% to 0% and allocate $5.0 million from the Municipal Tax Stabilization Reserve to replace new debt
• CAP Levy – approve revenue distribution (50% General Revenue, 37.5% Recognized Community Associations, 12.5% Reserves) and define CAP Levy Area (Divisions 3, 6, and Rivière Qui Barre Agricultural Society)
• Safe Communities Facilitator – transition from temporary (1.0 FTE) to permanent (1.0 FTE) position effective April 6 2025

Council directed administration to prepare a 2025 Taxation Rates Bylaw that reduces the municipal tax rate from 1.66% to 0% using anticipated assessment revenue and $5 million from the Tax Stabilization Reserve. The Council also approved the distribution and geographic definition of the Community Aggregate Payment (CAP) Levy, created a new Capital Grant Program, and made the Safe Communities Facilitator position permanent. A motion for a tobogganing feasibility study was defeated, and the Council gave direction on gravel‑land reclamation and a heritage marker for Victoria Trail.

• Approved 2025 Taxation Rates Bylaw to reduce municipal tax rate to 0% (unanimous)
• Approved CAP Levy revenue distribution: 50% General Revenue, 37.5% Recognized Community Associations, 12.5% Reserves (4‑3)
• Approved definition of CAP Levy Area to include Division 3, Division 6, and Rivière Qui Barre Agricultural Society (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Minor and Major Capital Grant Program within Community Grant Policy (6‑1)
• Approved transition of Safe Communities Facilitator to permanent 1.0 FTE effective April 6 2025 (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to study tobogganing hills feasibility (2‑5)
• Directed Administration to provide gravel‑land reclamation recommendations before summer 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to implement a heritage marker for Victoria Trail and prepare a Municipal Historic Area Designation Bylaw (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the March 25 agenda and the March 11 meeting minutes. A closed‑session at 11:30 a.m. will provide an assessment complaints update. The council will receive a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs about the 2025 budget and education property tax. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt the March 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda
• Adopt the March 11, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Closed session (11:30 a.m.) – Assessment complaints update (Luis Delgado, Manager, Assessment Services)
• Council correspondence – Letter from Hon. Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding Budget 2025 – Education Property Tax
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Committee adopted the March 25 agenda and the March 11 minutes, both unanimously. It entered and exited a closed session on assessment complaints, accepted the update as information, and kept the briefing note confidential, all by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session on assessment complaints (unanimous)
• Moved out of closed session (unanimous)
• Accepted assessment complaints update as information (unanimous)
• Kept briefing note confidential (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will consider approving a $15,736,689 Broadband Initiative Phase 2 and expropriating land for a Starkey Road pathway. The meeting also includes public hearings on land use bylaws and the adoption of a new Financial Reserve Policy.

• Broadband Initiative Phase 2 funding of $15,736,689
• Expropriation approval for Starkey Road Pathway and Pedestrian Bridge
• Public hearing on redistricting 56510 Rge Rd 262 from AG to AG2
• Continuation of public hearing for Starkey Hills Outline Plan
• Adoption of Financial Reserve Policy

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the February 25, 2025 minutes. It will receive the Safe Communities Facilitator Year in Review report and accept quarterly updates from the Morinville, Redwater and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachments. A closed‑session update on assessment complaints will be heard, and the committee will review letters from Minister Ric McIver regarding the 2025 budget and the Provincial Priorities Act before adjourning.

• Adopt the March 11, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda
• Adopt the February 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Receive the Safe Communities Facilitator Year in Review report as information
• Accept quarterly update reports from Morinville, Redwater and Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachments
• Review Minister Ric McIver’s letters on Budget 2025 and the Provincial Priorities Act

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Sturgeon County Committee of the Whole will consider a motion to adopt the February 25, 2025 meeting agenda. It will also adopt the February 11, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. The committee will receive the 2024 Protective Services Summary as information before adjourning.

• Adopt February 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda
• Adopt February 11, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Receive 2024 Protective Services Summary as information
• Adjourn the meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will conduct public hearings regarding a redistricting request and the Starkey Hills Outline Plan. The body is also considering new authorities for Peace Officers and 2025 RCMP community policing priorities.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 1670/24 to redistrict a portion of SW-29-55-26-4 (110 26500 Hwy 44) from R4 to DC24
• Non-statutory public hearing for the Starkey Hills Outline Plan
• Proposed Emergency Response and Primary Highway Enforcement authority for County Peace Officers
• Proposed 2025 RCMP priorities: Crime Reduction (Property & Drug-Related Offences), Police Visibility, and Public Awareness & Communication
• Endorsement of Terms of Reference for the Sturgeon Regional Partnership Regional Economic Development Working Group

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes. The session includes reviewing correspondence regarding a solar project, watershed planning, and regional board membership.

• Letter from J. Scantland, Director, Legal Solar STL Inc. regarding Legal Solar Project
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver regarding Sturgeon River Watershed Alliance Intermunicipal Watershed Planning Program grant approval
• Letter from Minister Ric McIver regarding Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board Membership

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider entering enforcement agreements with the Summer Villages of Sandy Beach and Sunrise Beach, approving a split of assessment and tax notices for 2026, and supporting a rewilding partnership with Project Forest and Pembina Pipeline. The meeting also includes a motion to explore renaming Range Road 224 to Opal Road. Standard procedural items such as adopting the agenda and minutes will be addressed.

• Enforcement Agreement with the Summer Village of Sandy Beach
• Enforcement Agreement with the Summer Village of Sunrise Beach
• Split of assessment and tax notices for 2026
• Letter of Support for Project Forest rewilding partnership with Pembina Pipeline
• Honorary renaming of Range Road 224 to “Opal Road”

Capital Committee Meeting

The Sturgeon County Capital Committee will adopt its agenda and the October 30, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive a Capital Program Update presentation covering transportation, utilities, open spaces, and a preliminary 2024 financial report. The committee will also discuss a proposal to deter unauthorized vehicular access on pedestrian trails. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adopt the February 6, 2025 Capital Committee agenda
• Adopt the October 30, 2024 Capital Committee meeting minutes
• Receive the Capital Program Update presentation as information
• Discuss deterrence of unauthorized vehicular access on pedestrian trails
• Adjourn the meeting

Governance and Council Services Committee Meeting

The Governance and Council Services Committee will adopt its agenda and adopt the December 6, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then approve the 2025 mandate letters for the Agricultural Service Board, ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee, Community Services Advisory Board, Economic Development Advisory Board, Sand and Gravel Advisory Committee, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt the January 30, 2025 Governance and Council Services Committee agenda
• Adopt the December 6, 2024 Governance and Council Services Committee meeting minutes
• Approve 2025 mandate letters for seven advisory boards and committees
• Adjourn the meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. It will receive the Economic Development Advisory Board 2024 annual update, the 2024 Year in Review Report, the 2025‑2028 Corporate Business Plan, and an update on the Industrial Heartland utility provision initiative as informational items. A closed‑session item on an intermunicipal matter will be heard, and the committee will review a letter from the provincial Minister of Transportation regarding Highway 28. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.

• Adopt agenda and adopt January 14, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Receive Economic Development Advisory Board 2024 Annual Update as information
• Receive Sturgeon County 2024 Year in Review Report as information
• Receive Sturgeon County 2025‑2028 Corporate Business Plan as information
• Receive Industrial Heartland Utility Provision Strategic Initiative Update as information

Regular Council Meeting

Sturgeon County Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, then consider three first‑reading land‑use bylaws that amend site grading and redistrict portions of agricultural and hamlet districts. The council will also approve a license agreement with the Riviere Qui Barre Agricultural Society and extend the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework review to March 31 2027. Additional items include a Canada Post inquiry submission and several mayor‑council requests on trails, tobogganing and traffic calming.

• First reading of Bylaw 1662/24 – Site Grading Amendments
• First reading of Bylaw 1669/24 – Redistricting part of SE‑34‑56‑26‑4 from AG to AG2
• First reading of Bylaw 1670/24 – Redistricting part of SW‑29‑55‑26‑4 from R4 to DC24
• Approval of License Agreement with Riviere Qui Barre Agricultural Society
• Extension of Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework review date to March 31 2027

Special Council Meeting

Council will adopt the meeting agenda, hold a closed‑session discussion on recruiting a new Chief Administrative Officer, and then move to adjourn the meeting. The closed session is called under the Municipal Government Act and privacy provisions. No other business items are listed.

• Adoption of the January 23, 2025 Special Council Meeting agenda
• Closed session – Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
• Adjournment motion

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Proposed Pinnacle Village Development Concept Plan. The body will also review the 2025 Corporate Events Calendar and hold a closed session regarding economic growth.

• Proposed Pinnacle Village Development Concept Plan presentation
• 2025 Corporate Events Calendar
• Closed session: Economic Innovation & Growth Quarterly Update
• Correspondence with Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation regarding 'Farm Gate Sales'

Regular Council Meeting

The Sturgeon County Council will give a second reading to Bylaw 1660/24, which proposes moving a portion of 25018 Highway 37 from the Agriculture District to the I3 Industrial Unserviced District. The meeting also includes second and third readings of the Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw (Bylaw 1666/24) and a motion to provide a letter of support for the 22 St. Thomas Street Community Affordable Housing project. Additional items are a request to halt utility penalties during the Canada Post labour strike and a directive to explore an Area Structure Plan for the Hamlet of Villeneuve.

• Bylaw 1660/24 – second reading to redistrict 25018 HWY 37 from AG to I3
• Bylaw 1666/24 – second and third readings of the Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw
• Letter of support request for Homeland Housing 22 St. Thomas Street affordable housing project
• Motion to cease utility penalties and water shut‑offs for residential customers during Canada Post strike until Feb 28 2025
• Directive to study creation of an Area Structure Plan for the Hamlet of Villeneuve