Slave Lake public meetings in 2021

Town Council

The Town Council will review a service level report regarding property tax and an interim operating budget. The meeting also includes presentations from the Slave Lake Curling Club, WJS Canada, and Peace Library System.

• Service Level Report regarding Property Tax presented by Director of Finance Roland Schmidt
• Interim Operating Budget presented by Director of Finance Roland Schmidt
• Electrical Franchise Agreement presented by Acting CAO Garry Roth
• Funding grant request from Slave Lake Curling Club
• Town contribution of $44,743 to regional library services for 2022

Council approved the 2022 Interim Operating Budget as presented. The Electrical Franchise Agreement was tabled to the January 11, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting. Council also heard delegations from the Slave Lake Curling Club, WJS Canada, and Peace Library System, and entered closed session for a legal development matter.

• Approved 2022 Interim Operating Budget (carried)
• Tabled Electrical Franchise Agreement to Committee of the Whole Jan 11, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted minutes of Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 13, Dec 14 special/regular meetings (carried)
• Deferred Committee of the Whole minutes from Dec 14 to Jan 11, 2022 (carried)
• Entered closed session for legal development matter (FOIP 23, 24, 25, 27) (carried)

Town Council

The Special Meeting of Council will focus on the 2022 Budget Session regarding the Capital Budget. The meeting also includes a motion to move into a closed session for discussions involving matters of economic interest.

• 2022 Capital Budget discussion

Council held a special meeting to review the proposed 2022 Capital Budget, receiving presentations from Administration, Fire Services, and Operations. The presentations were accepted as information, and no budget was approved. Council also directed Administration to arrange a spring 2022 road tour for the Road Rehabilitation Program.

• Accepted agenda for Dec 14, 2021 special meeting (carried)
• Directed Administration to coordinate spring 2022 road tour for Road Rehabilitation Program (carried)
• Accepted capital budget presentations as information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (carried)

Town Council

Council will hold a public hearing on a Land Use Bylaw amendment, then consider awarding a 5-year solid waste collection and disposal contract to GFL (Green for Life Environmental) at $0.81/week per dwelling for garbage and $0.79/week for recycling, totaling $328,477.90 annually. They will also receive updates on the Public Works Yard salt remediation program and a proposed 2022 Communications Plan.

• Public hearing on Bylaw #21-2021 amending Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Contract award to GFL for garbage/recycle collection: $328,477.90/year (5-year term)
• Salt remediation update: 935,000 liters of contaminated groundwater extracted since 2014
• 2022 Communications Plan presented for council input

Council held a public hearing on Bylaw #21-2021 to amend the Land Use Bylaw #22-2007, with two residents speaking against it. Council then voted to table a decision on the bylaw to a future date. Council also directed administration to consult with waste disposal companies on bi-weekly pricing options and to prepare a report on possible locations for a homeless facility.

• Tabled decision on Bylaw #21-2021 Land Use Bylaw amendment (Carried)
• Directed administration to consult GLF and Rydan Disposal on bi-weekly waste collection pricing (Carried)
• Received Public Works Yard Salt Remediation update as information (Carried)
• Received Communications Plan as information (Carried)
• Directed administration to prepare report on possible homeless facility locations (Carried)
• Approved engaging Legal Services to negotiate sale of Lot 7 Block 6 Plan 7520877 (Carried)
• Accepted verbal committee updates and minutes (Carried)
• Accepted management task list as information (Carried)

Town Council

Council will receive the final report on the Gloryland Road Rehabilitation Project, which was completed under budget and on time. The report details construction challenges, cost-saving measures, and a contractor penalty for insufficient asphalt compaction. Council will also hear the CAO update and hold a question period.

• Gloryland Road Rehabilitation Project final report: $1,419,190.82 actual cost vs $2,190,000 budget, $770,809.20 surplus
• Contractor Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. penalized $8,028.58 for insufficient asphalt compaction
• CAO update on management team changes, performance-based pay, and pandemic sick leave protocol
• Correspondence from WJS Canada
• Closed session for advice from officials and policy matter (FOIP Sections 23, 24)

Council held its regular meeting and approved several administrative items, including accepting the CAO update and the Gloryland Road Rehabilitation final report as information. Council also directed administration to send a letter to three school divisions to explore collaboration on advocacy efforts, and requested WJS Canada present its services at a future meeting while drafting a letter of support for its proposal. The meeting moved into closed session for advice from officials and policy matters, then adjourned.

• Accepted CAO update as information (Motion #427-21, carried)
• Accepted Gloryland Road Rehabilitation final report as information (Motion #428-21, carried)
• Requested WJS Canada present services at a future Council meeting (Motion #429-21, carried)
• Directed administration to draft letter of support for WJS Canada's proposal to Minister of Child Services (Motion #430-21, carried)
• Moved into closed session for advice from officials and policy matters (Motion #431-21, carried)
• Moved out of closed session (Motion #432-21, carried)
• Directed administration to send letter to three school divisions re: advocacy collaboration (Motion #433-21, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:59 PM (Motion #434-21, carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review Bylaw #21-2021 regarding a land use amendment. The proposal seeks to rezone part of the airport site from Business Industrial (BI) to Council Direct Control (CDC) to allow use by the Homeless Coalition.

• Bylaw #21-2021: Rezoning airport site from BI to CDC
• MD 124 Subdivision Referral: 21-S-02

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council's regular meeting on November 30, 2021 includes reports on a 2021 capital budget amendment, downtown revitalization funding, and a transfer of loan proceeds. The council will also hear correspondence from Municipal Affairs and Premier Jason Kenney, and receive a CAO update.

• 2021 Capital Budget Amendment
• Downtown Revitalization Funding
• Transfer of Loan Proceeds from Operating to Credit Line
• Letter from Municipal Affairs
• Letter from Premier Jason Kenney

Council approved funding the Downtown Revitalization project in the amount of $200,000 from the Road Reserve, contingent on successful grant funding. Council also approved a 2021 Capital Budget amendment changing the funding source for the Allarie Trail project to Road Reserve, and approved transferring loan proceeds from operating to a credit line for the Sewer project. A report on the process for dealing with unmaintained sidewalks was requested.

• Approved $200,000 for the Downtown Revitalization project from the Road Reserve, contingent on grant funding.
• Approved a 2021 Capital Budget amendment to fund the Allarie Trail project from the Road Reserve.
• Approved transferring debenture proceeds from operating to the RBC credit line for the Sewer project.
• Requested a report on the sidewalk maintenance enforcement process.

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a short agenda. Council will adopt the agenda, participate in a land acknowledgement session led by Winona Twin, and receive a presentation from James Leppan of Travel Alberta. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Land acknowledgement session with Winona Twin
• Travel Alberta presentation by James Leppan

The special meeting was informational only; no binding decisions were made. Council heard a presentation on land acknowledgement and regional history from Winona Twin, and discussed Travel Alberta's role in growing local tourism with James Leppan and Christopher Smith. Council accepted the agenda and accepted the discussions as information, then adjourned.

• Accepted the November 30, 2021 special meeting agenda as presented (Motion #410-21, carried)
• Accepted the Travel Alberta discussion as information (Motion #411-21, carried)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:50 p.m. (Motion #412-21, carried)

Town Council

Council will hear a delegation from the Slave Lake Homeless Coalition, receive updates on 2021 capital projects and snow removal service levels, and consider an FCSS grant application. The agenda also includes committee minutes and correspondence items.

• Homeless Coalition delegation requesting help with MPC process
• Capital projects update: Gloryland Road complete ($2.19M budget), Lift Station C deferred, Downtown Revitalization deferred
• Service level updates for sidewalk/trail and street snow removal
• FCSS grant application by Acting Director of Community Services

Council directed administration to draft a letter to the Alberta Utilities Board expressing concerns about the AESO application to change base electricity rates, which could negatively affect large industry and local mills employing about 1,500 people. Council also approved $7,000 for the Sweetgrass Supports Program from a non-FCSS account. Several reports were received as information, including capital projects and snow removal service level updates. The meeting was procedural overall, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved motion to draft letter to Alberta Utilities Board on AESO rate concerns (carried)
• Approved $7,000 funding for Sweetgrass Supports Program from non-FCSS account (carried)
• Received capital projects update as information (carried)
• Received sidewalk and trail snow removal service level update as information (carried)
• Received street snow removal service level update as information (carried)
• Accepted verbal committee updates and minutes (carried)
• Accepted management task list as information (carried)
• Accepted correspondence as information (carried)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss a legal development matter, citing FOIP sections 23, 24, 25, and 27. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Closed session: Legal - Development Matter (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 25 and 27)

The November 9, 2021 special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council was entirely procedural. Council accepted the agenda, moved into a closed session to discuss a legal development matter and intergovernmental relations, then moved out of closed session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Accepted the meeting agenda (Motion #396-21, carried)
• Moved into closed session to discuss legal development matter and intergovernmental relations (Motion #397-21, carried)
• Moved out of closed session (Motion #398-21, carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (Motion #399-21, carried)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a short agenda. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss personnel and human resources matters under FOIP exemptions. The meeting is otherwise procedural, covering agenda adoption and adjournment.

• Closed session for personnel and HR matters (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 27)

The November 5, 2021 special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council was entirely procedural. Council accepted the agenda, moved into a closed session to discuss personnel and HR matters under FOIP, then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Accepted agenda for Nov 5 special meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed session for personnel/HR matters (carried)
• Moved out of closed session at 10:30 am (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:30 am (carried)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to consider four bylaw amendments related to land use and development, including changes to the Municipal Development Plan, Southwest Area Structure Plan, and Land Use Bylaw. The agenda also includes reports on tax recovery auction properties, transferring utility arrears to property taxes, and other administrative items. Public hearings are scheduled for the bylaw amendments.

• Public hearings for Bylaws #17-2021, #18-2021, #19-2021, and #20-2021 to amend planning documents and land use regulations
• Report on Tax Recovery Public Auction - property list, reserve bids, sale date, and terms
• Report on transferring outstanding utility arrears to property taxes
• Bylaw #21-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Correspondence from Living Waters Catholic Schools and Mohamad Salman

Council held public hearings and gave second reading to Bylaws 17-2021, 18-2021, and 19-2021, which collectively redesignate Lot 7, Block 4, Plan 102 4857 from industrial to commercial uses. Bylaw 20-2021, adding medical offices as a permitted use, received second and third reading. Council also approved the 2022 tax recovery sale details and transferred $29,339 in utility arrears to property taxes.

• Approved 2022 tax recovery sale property list, reserve bids, sale date of Feb 25, 2022, and terms (all carried)
• Directed transfer of $29,339 in utility arrears over 90 days to property tax rolls (carried)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 17-2021, redesignating Lot 7 from Industrial to Regional Commercial (carried)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 18-2021, redesignating Lot 7 from Industrial to Commercial (carried)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 19-2021, redistricting Lot 7 from M1 Light Industrial to C2 Secondary Commercial (carried)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw 20-2021, adding Medical Offices - Outpatient as permitted use (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 21-2021, redistricting Lot 12 to Council Direct Control, with public hearing Dec 7, 2021 (carried)
• Waived tax penalties totaling $55.74 on three properties (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing development permits for a borrow pit at Big Fish Bay RV Resort and medical offices. The agenda also includes several proposed amendments to the Municipal Development Plan, Southwest Area Structure Plan, and Land Use Bylaw.

• Development Permit #40.04.21: Borrow Pit at 1000 Caribou Trail NW
• Development Permit #98.10.21: Medical and Health Offices for True Balance Chiropractic
• Development Permit #101.10.21: Medical and Health Offices for Alberta Health Services
• Bylaw #17-2021: Redesignation of Industrial to Regional Commercial
• Bylaw #18-2021: Redesignation of Industrial to Commercial in Southwest Area Structure Plan

The Municipal Planning Commission approved three development permits: a five-year borrow pit excavation at Big Fish Bay RV Resort, a chiropractic office at 405-6 Avenue SW, and a medical/emergency services facility at 901-4 Street NW. It also voted to support four bylaw amendments, including redesignating industrial land to commercial and adding medical offices to the C3 district. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved DP 40.04.21 for borrow pit excavation at Big Fish Bay RV Resort (5-year term, conditions)
• Approved DP 98.10.21 for chiropractic office at 405-6 Avenue SW
• Approved DP 101.10.21 for medical/emergency services facility at 901-4 Street NW
• Supported Bylaw #17-2021 (MDP amendment, industrial to regional commercial)
• Supported Bylaw #18-2021 (SW ASP amendment, industrial to commercial)
• Supported Bylaw #19-2021 (LUB redistricting M1 to C2)
• Supported Bylaw #20-2021 (LUB adding medical offices to C3 district)

Town Council

The Council will consider a bylaw amendment to allow medical offices in the Highway Commercial District. The meeting also includes a review of year-to-date budget actuals, significant recent payments, and a proposal to reschedule the organizational meeting.

• Bylaw #20-2021: Application to add 'Medical Offices — Outpatient' to C3—Highway Commercial District
• Financial report showing $2,670,314 in taxes receivable and a projected year-end surplus
• Review of 21 cheques over $50,000, including $948,230 for the Glory Land Road Project
• Proposal to cancel the October 19 organizational meeting and reschedule it for October 26, 2021

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a single substantive item: the appointment of an interim Chief Administrative Officer. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Appointment of Interim Chief Administrative Officer

At a special meeting on October 12, 2021, Slave Lake Council approved the agenda, appointed Garry Roth as interim Chief Administrative Officer until January 17, 2022, and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the agenda for the October 12, 2021 special meeting
• Appointed Garry Roth as interim CAO until January 17, 2022
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council's October 5, 2021 regular meeting includes public hearings and first readings for multiple land-use and planning bylaw amendments, a delegation from Mother Hemp Inc. alleging maladministration and conflict of interest, and a verbal discussion on COVID-19 restrictions in recreation facilities. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine planning applications.

• Public hearing for Bylaw #15-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Delegation from Mother Hemp Inc. regarding business treatment and conflict of interest
• Bylaw #13-2021 to amend Downtown and Main Street Area Plan
• Bylaw #14-2021, #15-2021, #19-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Bylaw #17-2021 to amend Municipal Development Plan and Bylaw #18-2021 to amend Southwest Area Structure Plan

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider one development permit application: a variance of standards for a front yard setback requested by Corey Staab. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda, approving previous minutes, and scheduling the next meeting. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• DP #91.09.21: Corey Staab requests a variance of front yard setback standards
• Approval of minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for November 1, 2021

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit #91.09.21, granting a variance to reduce the front yard setback for steps of a detached dwelling from 7.5 meters to 5.31 meters at 900 – 9 Street SE. The approval was subject to conditions noting the Town has not inspected the property and assumes no liability for information supplied by the applicant. All other agenda items were procedural, including adoption of the agenda and minutes.

• Approved Development Permit #91.09.21 for front yard setback variance (7.5m to 5.31m) at 900 – 9 Street SE (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Accepted the minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting as presented (carried)

Town Council

Council will hear two delegations requesting financial relief: IVW Holdings seeks forgiveness of $1,839.06 in property tax penalties, and Dog Island Brewing requests a waiver of $2,000 in plan amendment fees. Council will also receive updates on COVID-19 public health actions and consider a letter of support for Bigstone Medical.

• IVW Holdings tax penalty waiver request for $1,839.06
• Dog Island Brewing fee waiver request for $2,000
• COVID-19 Public Health Actions update
• Bigstone Medical letter of support
• Closed session: citizen appointments and legal development matter

Council approved a fee waiver for Dog Island Brewing's zoning amendment, requiring the business to pay $500 per plan amendment up to a maximum of $1,500. Council also directed administration to report on Planning & Development fee structures and development amendment processes. A tax penalty of $1,839.06 was waived for IVW Holdings after a mailed payment was lost.

• Approved Dog Island Brewing fee waiver with $500 per amendment, max $1,500 (Motion #301-21)
• Directed administration to report on Planning & Development fee structure and amendment process (Motion #302-21)
• Waived $1,839.06 tax penalty for IVW Holdings account 10678.10 (Motion #303-21)
• Accepted minutes of September 7 regular meeting and September 14 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Tabled Bigstone Medical letter of support until Councillor McGregor gets health professional response
• Appointed Shirley Torresan-Chykerda to Municipal Planning Commission for 2-year term (Motion #310-21)
• Directed administration to seek legal advice on Lot 7, Block 5, Plan 2376 TR (Motion #311-21)
• Accepted COVID-19 public health actions discussion as information (Motion #306-21)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permits, including a relocatable industrial camp facility (bunkhouse) for Apex Well Services, a home-based business for Karina Gramiak, and a liquor store retail use. They will also review a bylaw amendment to add hotels to the UV district and discuss an environmental reserve easement request from Mo Mouallem.

• DP #76.08.21: Relocatable Industrial Camp Facility (bunkhouse) for Apex Well Services Inc. at 1401 Caribou Trail NW, accommodating up to 28 employees
• DP #78.08.21: Discretionary use for Karina Gramiak (HBB Type E #06.21)
• DP #84.09.21: Retail liquor store in C3 district by Liquor Store Limited Partnership
• Bylaw #15-2021: Amend Land Use Bylaw to add hotels to UV district
• Mo Mouallem ERE request: Approve 6m environmental reserve easement on title instead of subdivided reserve

The Municipal Planning Commission approved three development permits: a relocatable industrial camp facility for Apex Well Services, a home-based photography studio for Karma Gramiak, and a retail liquor store renovation for Liquor Stores Limited Partnership. The commission also supported Bylaw #15-2021 to add 'Hotels' to the Land Use Bylaw's UV district. All motions were carried.

• Approved DP #76.08.21 for Apex Well Services' relocatable industrial camp facility at 1401 Caribou Trail NW NE (carried)
• Approved DP #78.08.21 for Karma Gramiak's home-based photography studio at 313-3 Street NE (carried)
• Approved DP #84.09.21 for Liquor Stores Limited Partnership's retail liquor store renovation at #461, 1500 Main Street SW (carried)
• Supported Bylaw #15-2021 to add 'Hotels' to the UV district (carried)

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council will consider adopting a new Acceptance of Donations Policy, which sets rules for how the town accepts, administers, and recognizes donations, including cash and non-cash gifts. The policy outlines criteria for refusing donations, issuing tax receipts, and ensuring independence from undue influence. Council will also receive updates from the CAO, hold a question period, and review committee minutes.

• Adoption of Acceptance of Donations Policy
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation discussion (Sept 30)
• Request for letter of support from Bigstone Medical
• Committee minutes from various boards (e.g., Library Board, Airport Commission)

The Committee of the Whole meeting was primarily informational, with updates from staff and committees. Council adopted the Acceptance of the Donations Policy and passed a motion to annually recognize September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, adding it to the employee holiday list and encouraging orange shirt wearing on September 29. Other actions included tabling a request for a letter of support from Bigstone Medical to the next regular meeting, and directing administration to set up a meeting with MD #124 and the Assistant Deputy Minister about Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park development, as well as sending a list of priorities to MLA Pat Rehn and the Finance Minister.

• Adopted Acceptance of the Donations Policy (Motion #292-21, carried)
• Recognized Sept 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, added to employee holidays (Motion #293-21, carried)
• Tabled Bigstone Medical letter of support request to Sept 21 regular meeting (Motion #296-21, carried)
• Directed administration to set up meeting with Council, MD #124, and Assistant Deputy Minister about Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park (Motion #297-21, carried)
• Directed administration to send Town priorities to MLA Pat Rehn and Finance Minister (Motion #298-21, carried)
• Accepted verbal committee updates and minutes (Motion #294-21, carried)
• Accepted management task list as information (Motion #295-21, carried)

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council is holding public hearings and considering four land-use bylaw amendments, including a rezoning for an affordable housing complex at 801 Main Street SE. The Lesser Slave Lake Regional Housing Authority has raised safety concerns about the location. Council will also review its procedures bylaw and discuss correspondence on funding and proclamations.

• Bylaw #13-2021: Amend Downtown & Main Street Area Plan
• Bylaw #12-2021: Amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Bylaw #14-2021: Amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Bylaw #15-2021: Amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Review of Council Procedures Bylaw #11-2020

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw #12-2021, redistricting Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 688 NY from M1 Light Industrial to I Institutional District. Bylaw #13-2021 and #14-2021 were tabled to October 5, 2021. Council also approved a five-year extension for servicing the west end of the Joint School Site, conditional on the developers meeting specific requirements. Additionally, Council proclaimed Rail Safety Week and approved a $500 donation to the Legion.

• Approved Bylaw #12-2021 (second and third reading) to redistrict Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 688 NY from M1 to I District.
• Tabled Bylaw #13-2021 (Downtown & Main Street Area Plan amendment) to October 5, 2021.
• Tabled Bylaw #14-2021 (Land Use Bylaw amendment) to October 5, 2021.
• Approved a five-year extension to December 31, 2025 for servicing the west end of the Joint School Site, with conditions including an amending development agreement, immediate payment of off-site levies and Caribou Collector Road charges, and replacement of the $1,000,000 encumbrance with an Irrevocable Letter of Credit.
• Proclaimed September 20-26 as Rail Safety Week.
• Approved $500.00 to the Legion Slave Lake Branch from unrestricted surplus.
• Directed Administration to report on costs of retroactive pay and new pay rate for RCMP.
• Accepted minutes of previous meetings as amended or presented.

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several land use amendments, including a proposal to rezone the old Fire Hall from Light Industrial to Institutional. The commission will also consider a development permit for a commercial building variance at 100-6 Avenue SW.

• Bylaw #12-2021: Rezoning of 901-4 Street NW from M1 to I
• Bylaw #13-2021: Re-districting of Downtown & Main Street Area Plan (C2 to UV)
• Bylaw #14-2021: Rezoning of LUB (C2 to UV)
• Development Permit #73.08.21: Variance for side and rear yard setbacks at 100-6 Avenue SW
• Delegation regarding Environment Reserve (6011.13/SUB 01.21)

Town Council

This special meeting of Council is scheduled to address personnel and human resources matters in a closed session. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion regarding Personnel & HR Matters

The August 20, 2021 special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council was held entirely in closed session to discuss personnel and HR matters under the FOIPP Act. Council approved the agenda, moved into and out of closed session, and proceeded on personnel matters as discussed. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after about 40 minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Moved into closed session for personnel and HR matters (carried)
• Moved out of closed session (carried)
• Proceeded on personnel matters as discussed in closed session (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:42 pm (carried)

Town Council

Council waived a $704.70 tax penalty on Tax Roll #40025.00 for Northern Star Slave Lake, and proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. They also tabled the June 22 special meeting minutes and accepted several other reports and updates as information.

• Proclaimed September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (carried)
• Directed administration to develop cross-departmental suggestions for childhood cancer awareness by Sept 7, 2021 (carried)
• Waived $704.70 tax penalty on Tax Roll #40025.00 for Northern Star Slave Lake (carried)
• Tabled minutes of Special Meeting June 22, 2021
• Accepted minutes of Regular Meeting July 6, 2021 (carried)
• Accepted minutes of Special Meetings July 13, 26, 28, 29, 30, 2021 (carried)
• Accepted minutes of Committee of the Whole July 13 and Aug 10, 2021 (carried)
• Accepted Lift Station C Forcemain Replacement Project report as information (carried)

Town Council

Council approved allocating $30,000 from the promotions budget to the Slave Lake Region Tourism Society for the All In Event, and directed administration to transfer utility arrears over 90 days to property taxes. Council also gave first reading to three land use bylaw amendments and approved the disposition of the old Fire Hall, with proceeds going to the Capital Building and Equipment Reserve. Several reports were received as information, and a letter of support was approved for the Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre's 50th anniversary.

• Approved $30,000 allocation to Slave Lake Region Tourism Society for All In Event (carried)
• Directed transfer of utility arrears over 90 days to property taxes (carried)
• Approved disposition of old Fire Hall, proceeds to Capital Building and Equipment Reserve (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw #12-2021 redistricting Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 688 NY to Institutional (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw #13-2021 redistricting Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 892 1201 to Urban Village (carried)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw #14-2021 redistricting Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 892 1201 to Urban Village (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre 50th anniversary (carried)
• Approved Regional Governance Protocol endorsement and signing (carried)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council, held July 30, 2021, with an agenda consisting solely of adopting the agenda, a closed-door session for personnel and HR matters, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• In camera session for Personnel & HR Matters under FOIP Sections 23, 24, and 27

The council met in a special closed session to discuss personnel and HR matters under the FOIPP Act. No substantive decisions were made publicly; the council approved proceeding on personnel matters as discussed in camera. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Accepted agenda for July 30, 2021 special meeting (carried)
• Went in camera at 2:02 pm for personnel and HR discussion (carried)
• Came out of in camera at 2:38 pm (carried)
• Proceeded on personnel matters as discussed in camera (carried)
• Adjourned at 2:42 pm (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a subdivision application to split ATS NW-25-72-6-W5 into two lots for a hobby farm. The site is undeveloped, zoned Urban Expansion, and includes Sawridge Creek, with environmental reserve requirements. The commission will also review the minutes from the July 7, 2021 meeting.

• Subdivision application 6011.18/SUB 01.21 by Mo Mouallem to create 2 lots (17.09 ha and 9.005 ha) on ATS NW-25-72-6-W5
• Environmental Reserve of 6m on each side of Sawridge Creek required
• Deferred Municipal Reserve caveat of 6.47 ha to be carried forward
• Access to Lot 1 requires registered easement or consolidation with adjacent parcel
• Potential flooding noted; site in Designated Flood Fringe

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Subdivision Application 6011.18/SUB01.21 by Moe Mouallem, subject to conditions including an access easement, payment of taxes, and 6m of Environmental Reserve along Sawridge Creek. The commission found the subdivision meets statutory plans and has low flood risk. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Subdivision Application 6011.18/SUB01.21 (Moe Mouallem) with conditions (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Accepted minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting as amended (carried)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a short agenda. Council will adopt the agenda, then move into a closed in-camera session to discuss personnel and human resources matters under FOIP exemptions. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Adoption of agenda
• In camera session for personnel and HR matters (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 27)

The July 28, 2021 special meeting was entirely procedural. Council accepted the agenda, went into closed session for personnel and HR matters, returned to open session, and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Accepted meeting agenda (carried)
• Moved in camera for personnel/HR discussion under FOIPP Act (carried)
• Returned to open session after one hour (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 pm (carried)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a short agenda. The only substantive item is an in-camera (closed to the public) session to discuss personnel and human resources matters under FOIP sections 23, 24, and 27. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• In-camera session for personnel and HR matters (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 27)

The July 26, 2021 special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council was held entirely in camera to discuss personnel and HR matters under FOIPP Act sections 23, 24, and 27. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were procedural motions to accept the agenda, go in camera, return to open session, and adjourn.

• Accepted the meeting agenda (carried)
• Moved in camera at 3:33 pm for personnel/HR discussion (carried)
• Returned to open session at 7:18 pm (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 pm (carried)

Town Council

Council is reviewing a presentation on the town's lot grading inspection and compliance process, a report on sports field maintenance service levels, and a mid-year budget update. They are also considering a bylaw for a tax installment payment plan and will receive committee minutes and a management task list.

• Lot grading presentation by Acting Director of Planning and Development Samantha Dyck
• Ball diamond (sports fields) service levels report by Director of Community Services Garry Roth
• January to June year-to-date actuals vs. budget by Director of Finance Roland Schmidt
• Bylaw #11-2021 Tax Installment Payment Plan by Director of Finance Roland Schmidt
• Cheques over $50,000 report by Director of Finance Roland Schmidt

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council held almost entirely in camera (closed to the public) to discuss personnel and HR matters, legal issues, and privileged information under Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The only public items are the adoption of the agenda and adjournment, so no decisions or discussions are open to residents.

• In camera session for Personnel & HR Matters (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 27)
• In camera session for Legal matters (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 25, 27)
• In camera session for Privileged Information (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 25, 27)

Council gave three readings to Bylaw #11-2021, the Tax Installment Payment Plan, and carried it. Council also directed administration to keep ball diamond service levels unchanged for 2021 and to gather comparative data from other communities. Reports on lot grading, year-to-date budget, and cheques over $50,000 were accepted as information.

• Approved Bylaw #11-2021 (Tax Installment Payment Plan) with first, second, and third readings.
• Directed administration to maintain current ball diamond service levels for 2021 and compile comparative data for budget time.
• Accepted the lot grading presentation as information.
• Accepted the January-to-June budget actuals report as information.
• Accepted the cheques over $50,000 report as information.
• Approved sending previous letters to Travel Alberta and inviting James Leppan to the next Tri-Council meeting.
• Accepted verbal committee updates and minutes as presented.
• Accepted the Management Task List as information.

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council's July 6, 2021 regular meeting includes a discussion on public access at Big Fish Bay Beach and correspondence about a downtown mural replacement. The agenda also covers adoption of the June 15 minutes, a CAO update, question period, and an in-camera session for privileged information.

• Big Fish Bay Beach public access discussion
• Correspondence from Creative Goods & Co. about repainting a mural on 3rd Avenue NE, with artist Lance Cardinal estimated at $2,000-$7,000
• Adoption of June 15, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• CAO update
• In camera session under FOIP Sections 23, 24, 25, and 27

Council held its regular meeting on July 6, 2021, with the mayor absent. The most substantive decision was a motion directing administration to reject an offer from Alberta Health Services and return to negotiations. Council also approved a motion for administration to reach out to downtown businesses about murals as part of the downtown revitalization project. The rest of the meeting was largely informational, including updates on projects, fire department activity, and community services.

• Directed administration to reject Alberta Health Services offer and return to negotiations (carried)
• Approved motion for administration to contact downtown businesses about murals (carried)
• Accepted Big Fish Bay Beach public access discussion as information (carried)
• Accepted July 6, 2021 agenda as presented (carried)
• Accepted June 15, 2021 minutes as presented (carried)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a single substantive item: a motion to move in camera to discuss personnel and HR matters under FOIP sections 23, 24, and 27. The rest of the agenda is procedural (adoption of agenda and adjournment). No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Motion to go in camera for personnel and HR matters under FOIP Sections 23, 24, and 27

The Town of Slave Lake council held a special meeting on June 22, 2021, and went into a closed 'In Camera' session to discuss personnel and human resources matters under the FOIPP Act. After the closed session, council approved a motion allowing the mayor to solicit and hire a third-party consultant for HR matters. The meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Accepted the agenda for the June 22, 2021 special meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed session for personnel and HR discussion under FOIPP Act sections 23, 24, 27 (carried)
• Returned from closed session (carried)
• Approved mayor to solicit and hire a third-party HR consultant (carried)
• Adjourned the special meeting at 4:49 pm (carried)

Town Council

Council directed administration to proceed with option two to realign and replace the broken 250mm water transmission line crossing Sawridge Creek, funded from water and sewer reserves at an estimated cost of $384,870.00. Council also approved the amended 2021 Capital Budget as presented. Additionally, Council cancelled the regular meetings scheduled for July 20 and August 3, 2021.

• Approved the agenda for the June 15, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Accepted the minutes of the June 1, 2021 regular meeting and the June 8, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (the latter as amended).
• Accepted the report on Parks and Playground Service Levels for information.
• Directed administration to proceed with option two to realign and replace the broken 250mm water transmission line crossing Sawridge Creek, at an estimated cost of $384,870.00, funded from water and sewer reserves.
• Approved the amended 2021 Capital Budget as presented.
• Cancelled the regular council meetings scheduled for July 20, 2021 and August 3, 2021.

Town Council

Town Council is asked to approve a new 5-year operating agreement with Northern Lakes College (NLC) for the operation of the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre, which is owned by the college but operated by the Town. The agreement shifts the relationship to an independent contractor model, with the Town assuming responsibility for health and safety in the aquatics portion. Additionally, Council will receive an informational report on a work plan to restore the splash park following a water main break, with estimated costs of $5,000 to $10,000 for immediate repairs.

• Approval of a 5-year operating agreement (Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2026) between the Town and Northern Lakes College for the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre
• Informational report on a 250mm water transmission break near Sawridge Creek affecting the splash park
• Proposed immediate repair work to cut and plug the broken water line, estimated at $5,000 to $10,000
• Temporary closure of the trail behind the hospital for water main repair work
• Verbal discussion acknowledging local health care professionals

Council approved entering into an operating agreement with Northern Lakes College for the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre, and directed administration to address issues at the property at 700 14th Ave SW. Council also approved raising the Pride Flag downtown for the remainder of June. The meeting was largely informational, with staff updates on operations, projects, and community services.

• Approved operating agreement with Northern Lakes College for Aquatic Centre (carried)
• Directed administration to address issues at 700 14th Ave SW property (carried)
• Approved raising Pride Flag downtown June 10 for remainder of month (carried)
• Accepted CAO update, reports, committee minutes, and correspondence as information (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a development permit for logging, clear-cutting, and log hauling operations. The application involves land in the UE – Urban Expansion District, which is currently reserved for future subdivision. The Planning Department recommends approval subject to conditions including a deadline of September 30, 2021, and a Road Use Agreement.

• Development Permit #57.05.21: Discretionary use for logging, clear cut, & log haul operations on ATS NE-25-72-6-W5
• Applicant Marc Boissonneault (MKB Trucking) proposes work to be completed by September 30, 2021
• Condition requires a Road Use Agreement with the Town for all trucking of equipment and logs
• Temporary access must be built off 15 Avenue SE in accordance with Town standards

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit #47.04.21 for a security suite at North of 55 Oilfield Hauling Ltd, located at 500 Birch Road NE in the M1 Light Industrial District. The approval includes conditions limiting the suite to 50m², requiring employee name updates, and compliance with all codes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural otherwise.

• Approved Development Permit #47.04.21 for a security suite at 500 Birch Road NE (carried)

Town Council

At this regular meeting, the Town Council will hear an update on asset management and consider approving a new Asset Management Policy, which is required for funding from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, a CAO update, question period, and correspondence regarding RCMP letters of support.

• Asset Management Policy for Council approval
• CAO Update
• RCMP Letters of Support
• Adoption of agenda and minutes

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider one development permit application: a discretionary use for a security suite by North of 55 Oilfield Hauling Ltd. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the previous meeting and routine administrative items.

• DP #47.04.21: North of 55 Oilfield Hauling Ltd, security suite (discretionary use)
• Minutes of May 17, 2021 to be adopted
• No land use bylaw amendments, subdivisions, or other business listed

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit #47.04.21 for a security suite at 500 Birch Road NE, subject to conditions including size limits and employee notification. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda and previous minutes adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved DP #47.04.21 for a security suite at 500 Birch Road NE (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 17, 2021 meeting as presented (carried)

Town Council

Council will hold public hearings on Bylaw #09-2021 to amend the Municipal Development Plan and Bylaw #10-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007, followed by reports from the Acting Director of Planning and Development. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, a CAO update, question period, and other routine business.

• Public hearing: Bylaw #09-2021 to amend the Municipal Development Plan
• Public hearing: Bylaw #10-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Adoption of minutes from May 4 and May 11 meetings
• CAO update
• Question period

Council gave second and third reading to two bylaws re-designating land (ATS 5;6;73;1;;3,6) from Airport to Regional Commercial in the Municipal Development Plan, and from M3-Airport Industrial to RR1-Recreation Facility and Resort District in the Land Use Bylaw. Both motions carried. No public hearing comments were received for either bylaw.

• Bylaw #09-2021 (MDP amendment) second reading carried
• Bylaw #09-2021 (MDP amendment) third reading carried
• Bylaw #10-2021 (LUB amendment) second reading carried
• Bylaw #10-2021 (LUB amendment) third reading carried
• Agenda accepted as presented (Motion #151-21)
• Minutes of May 4, 2021 accepted (Motion #152-21)
• Minutes of May 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole accepted (Motion #153-21)
• Council adjourned at 7:24 PM (Motion #158-21)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on three development permit applications, including an accessory building, a temporary outdoor patio expansion, and a security suite. They will also consider three bylaw amendments, including rezoning the airport to regional commercial and changing land use designations. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• DP #44.04.21: Accessory building greater than 74m2 for Taylor Kelham
• DP #45.04.21: Temporary outdoor patio expansion for Dog Island Brewing
• DP #47.04.21: Security suite for North of 55 Oilfield Hauling
• Bylaw #09-2021: Amend Municipal Development Plan, Airport to Regional Commercial
• Bylaw #10-2021: Amend Land Use Bylaw, M3 to RR1

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for an accessory building at 1785 Ross Street SW and a temporary outdoor patio expansion for Dog Island Brewing at 200 Balsam Road NE. A third permit for a security suite was deferred due to a conflict of interest removing quorum. The commission also supported three land use bylaw amendments and accepted the April building value report.

• Approved DP #44.04.21 for accessory building at 1785 Ross Street SW (carried)
• Approved DP #45.04.21 for temporary outdoor patio expansion for Dog Island Brewing until Dec 31, 2021 (carried)
• Deferred DP #47.04.21 for security suite due to conflict of interest (carried)
• Supported Bylaw #09-2021 amending MDP for Airport Regional Commercial (carried)
• Supported Bylaw #10-2021 amending LUB for M3 to RR1 (carried)
• Directed letter to MD 124 supporting Bylaw #2021-13 rezoning from CR1 to RF (carried)
• Accepted April 2021 Building Value Report (carried)

Town Council

Council will consider adopting the external audited 2020 financial statements and financial information return, as presented by the Director of Finance. The report details the town's financial position, including revenues, expenses, and capital projects for the year ended December 31, 2020.

• Adoption of 2020 audited financial statements and financial information return
• Net municipal taxes of $8,773,808
• Long-term debt includes $7,001,000 RBC operating line for Sewage Lagoon Project
• Capital additions of $6.1 million, including Road Rehabilitation and Hilltop Reservoir projects
• COVID-19 costs of ~$90,000 offset by $678,474 MOST grant

Council approved a tentative agreement from mediation involving $610,000 plus GST, a warranty exemption, and mediation costs. They also adopted the 2020 audited financial statements and accepted the Social Needs Assessment as information. The meeting was largely procedural, with updates from administration and committees.

• Approved tentative mediation agreement of $610,000 plus GST, warranty exemption, and mediation costs (carried)
• Adopted 2020 audited financial statements and financial information return (carried)
• Accepted Social Needs Assessment as information; administration to return with action item overview (carried)
• Accepted Economic Development Q1 verbal update as information (carried)
• Accepted verbal committee updates and minutes as presented (carried)
• Accepted Management Task List as information (carried)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to review financial reports including cheques over $50,000, a proposal to transfer outstanding utility arrears to property taxes, and first quarter budget results. They will also hear a letter from High River regarding coal exploration and handle routine items like agenda adoption and minutes.

• Cheques over $50,000 report
• Transfer outstanding utility arrears to property taxes
• First quarter budget results
• Letter from High River re: coal exploration
• Adoption of agenda and minutes

Council approved transferring utility arrears over 90 days as of March 31, 2021 to property taxes. They also accepted reports on cheques over $50,000 and first quarter budget actuals as information, and directed administration to send a letter supporting High River's message on coal exploration. An appointment to the Municipal Planning Commission was made in camera.

• Approved transfer of utility arrears over 90 days to property taxes (carried)
• Accepted cheques over $50,000 report as information (carried)
• Accepted first quarter budget actuals report as information (carried)
• Directed letter to Premier and ministers supporting High River's coal exploration message (carried)
• Appointed Taylor Kelham to Municipal Planning Commission (carried in camera)

Town Council

At this regular meeting, Slave Lake Town Council will review financial reports including cheques over $50,000, a proposal to transfer outstanding utility arrears to property taxes, and first quarter budget results. They will also hear a letter from High River regarding coal exploration and hold an in-camera session.

• Cheques over $50,000 report
• Transfer outstanding utility arrears to property taxes
• First quarter budget results
• Letter from High River re: coal exploration
• In camera session

Council approved transferring utility arrears over 90 days as of March 31, 2021 to property taxes. They also accepted reports on cheques over $50,000 and first quarter budget actuals, and directed a letter to provincial officials supporting High River's coal exploration message. The meeting included several procedural motions and an in-camera session.

• Transferred utility arrears over 90 days to property taxes (carried)
• Accepted cheques over $50,000 report as information (carried)
• Accepted first quarter budget actuals report as information (carried)
• Directed letter to Premier and ministers supporting High River's coal exploration message (carried)
• Appointed Taylor Kelham to Municipal Planning Commission (carried)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to consider several planning and financial items, including amendments to the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, a proposal to lower patio development fees, a community social needs assessment, a grass cutting service contract, and the 2021 tax rate bylaw. The agenda also includes the RCMP yearly report and updates from the CAO.

• Bylaw #09-2021: Amend Municipal Development Plan
• Bylaw #10-2021: Amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Lower fees for patio development
• Grass cutting service contract
• Tax Rate Bylaw #08-2021

Council passed the 2021 tax rate bylaw (Bylaw #08-2021) through all three readings, setting the municipal tax rates for the year. Council also gave first reading to two land-use bylaws (Bylaw #09-2021 and #10-2021) that would rezone a property from airport commercial/industrial to recreation/resort, with a public hearing scheduled for May 18. Additionally, council reduced the development permit fee for restaurant patios from $150 to $50 until restaurants fully reopen, and tabled the Community Social Needs Assessment until May 11.

• Approved Tax Rate Bylaw #08-2021 (all three readings, carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw #09-2021 (MDP amendment) and scheduled public hearing for May 18
• Gave first reading to Bylaw #10-2021 (LUB amendment) and scheduled public hearing for May 18
• Reduced restaurant patio development permit fee from $150 to $50 until restaurants fully reopen
• Tabled Community Social Needs Assessment until May 11 Committee of the Whole
• Accepted RCMP Multi-Year Financial Plan as presented
• Directed administration to work with RCMP and MD No. 124 on Project CAPTURE pilot
• Directed administration to explore recognition of 10th anniversary of 2011 fire

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to discuss the level of service for dust control on gravel roads, review the 2021 strategic initiatives and work plans, and consider closing the COVID-19 operating line of credit. The agenda also includes a fire service award presentation, committee minutes, and an in-camera session for legal and land matters.

• Dust control program: ~17 km of gravel roads, $94,000 annual cost, additional $25,000 for second application
• 2021 work plans: Downtown Revitalization ($400,000), New C-Lift Force main ($1,454,460), Gloryland Road Rehabilitation ($2,190,000), 3rd St. SW design ($100,000)
• Closure of COVID-19 Operating Line of Credit
• Cemetery Bylaw #02-2021
• Fire Service Award Presentation to Alex Pavcek

The Committee of the Whole meeting on April 13, 2021 included several decisions: Council approved closing the COVID-19 Operating Line of Credit, adopted the 2021 Strategic Initiatives and Work Plan, gave three readings to the Cemetery Bylaw #02-2021, and authorized an AUMA request for justice reform. A motion to create a public awareness campaign about regional highways was also carried. The meeting was largely informational, with updates from administration and committee reports.

• Approved closure of COVID-19 Operating Line of Credit (motion #102-21)
• Adopted 2021 Town of Slave Lake Strategic Initiatives and Work Plan (motion #103-21)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Cemetery Bylaw #02-2021 (motions #104-107)
• Authorized application to AUMA for justice reform request (motion #108-21)
• Approved public awareness campaign for regional highways (motion #100-21)
• Accepted committee updates and minutes as presented (motion #109-21)
• Accepted management task list as information (motion #110-21)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Slave Lake Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider four development permit applications, including two home-based businesses and two variance requests, and three land use bylaw amendments that would re-designate land from Regional Commercial to Downtown and change zoning from C2 to C1. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes from the previous meeting and routine procedural items.

• DP #27.03.21: Discretionary use for ALK Pet Services (home-based business) at 320-5 Street NE
• DP 35.03.21: Variance for rear/front yard setbacks and parcel coverage for Jesse Roberts
• DP #37.04.21: Variance for rear yard setback for Mathieu Hryniuk LLP
• DP #38.04.21: Discretionary use for HBB Type E #05.21 for Rene Sholtz
• Bylaw #05-2021, #07-2021, #08-2021: Re-designation/re-districting from Regional Commercial to Downtown and C2 to C1

Town Council

This regular meeting includes a public hearing and first readings for multiple land-use bylaw amendments, a decision on the 2021 operating and capital budgets, and a contract award for Gloryland Road maintenance. Council will also consider waiving variance and ISDAB fees.

• Public hearing for Bylaw #03-2021 to amend the Land Use District Map of Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Bylaw #05-2021 to amend the Municipal Development Plan
• Bylaw #07-2021 to amend the Downtown and Main Street Area Plan
• Bylaw #08-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Approval request for 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets

Council adopted the 2021 operating and capital budgets and the 2022-2024 operational spending plan. It also awarded the Gloryland Road Rehabilitation contract to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for $1,490,452.89 plus GST. Several land-use bylaws received readings, including a rezoning to medium density and downtown commercial redesignations, with public hearings scheduled for May 4, 2021.

• Adopted 2021 Operating Budget (carried)
• Adopted 2021 Capital Budget (carried)
• Adopted 2022-2024 Operational Spending Plan (carried)
• Awarded Gloryland Road Rehabilitation contract to Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. for $1,490,452.89 plus GST (carried)
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw #03-2021 rezoning Lot 1, Block 36, Plan 5928 RS from R1 to R2 (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw #05-2021 redesignating 17 properties from Regional Commercial to Downtown, public hearing May 4, 2021 (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw #07-2021 redesignating 17 properties from C2 to C1, public hearing May 4, 2021 (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw #08-2021 redistricting 17 properties from C2 to C1 Downtown Commercial Mixed-Use, public hearing May 4, 2021 (carried)

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council will receive a report on past and potential crime reduction initiatives, review its Council Code of Conduct policy, and discuss a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding EMS, policing, housing, and highways. The meeting also includes committee minutes and a management task list.

• Crime reduction report includes options like CPTED, safe exchange zone, and bike/ATV patrols
• Council Code of Conduct policy review
• Minister's letter notes $4.2M for mixed-income housing and 25 km Highway 2 overlay
• Committee minutes from various boards and committees

The Committee of the Whole directed administration to request meetings with provincial ministries on several issues: Alberta Health and AHS regarding a new ambulance bay, Environment and Parks about Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park, and Alberta Transportation on highway maintenance. Council also directed administration to review the Council Code of Conduct policy and new councillor orientation, and received a report on crime reduction.

• Directed administration to request a meeting with Alberta Health and AHS on a new ambulance bay in Slave Lake
• Directed administration to request a meeting with Environment and Parks on Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
• Directed administration to request a meeting with Alberta Transportation on Highway 88, 754, and portions of Highway 2
• Directed administration to bring back an updated Council Code of Conduct policy for review
• Directed administration to bring the new councillor orientation and organizational meeting policy back for review
• Directed administration to bring back a report on options for enquiries to the Solicitor General's Office
• Received the crime reduction report as information
• Accepted verbal committee updates and committee minutes as presented

Town Council

Council will hear the Lesser Slave Regional Fire Services 2020 annual report and consider the North West Alberta Emergency Resource Agreement. They will also discuss a request for legal proposals, a tax penalty bylaw, and Capital Region Assessment Review Board panelists. The meeting includes a question period and an in-camera session for personal privacy matters.

• Lesser Slave Regional Fire Services 2020 annual report
• North West Alberta Emergency Resource Agreement
• Request for Legal Proposals
• Tax Penalty Bylaw #06-2021
• Capital Region Assessment Review Board Panelists

Council gave third and final reading to Tax Penalty Bylaw #06-2021, which sets penalties for late tax payments. Council also approved the 2020 Annual Lesser Slave Regional Fire Services report, joined the North West Emergency Resource Group, and approved the Capital Region Assessment Review Board panelists for 2021. Additionally, Council directed administration to reverse penalties on two tax rolls totaling $56.31.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Motion #058-21).
• Accepted the February 16, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (Motion #059-21).
• Accepted the 2020 Annual Lesser Slave Regional Fire Services report as information (Motion #060-21).
• Supported and joined the North West Emergency Resource Group (Motion #061-21).
• Accepted the Request for Proposals for Legal Services report as information (Motion #062-21).
• Gave first, second, and third/final reading to Tax Penalty Bylaw #06-2021 (Motions #063-21, #064-21, #065-21, #066-21).
• Approved the Capital Region Assessment Review Board panelists for 2021 (Motion #067-21).
• Appointed Raymond Ralph as Chair and Richard Barham as Clerk for the Local and Composite Assessment Review Boards (Motions #068-21, #069-21).

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider five development permit applications, including an asphalt plant, an office in a C5 district, and bulk fuel storage, plus a bylaw to rezone a property from R1 to R2. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and reviewing home-based businesses.

• DP #09.01.21: Carwald discretionary use for an asphalt plant
• DP #18.02.21: Spilak Tank Truck Services bulk fuel and chemical storage
• DP #11.01.21: KTC Child & Family Services office in C5 district
• Bylaw #03-2021: Jesse Roberts re-districting from R1 to R2
• DP #53.07.20 and #60.08.20: 6-month reviews of home-based businesses

The Municipal Planning Commission approved four development permits, including an asphalt plant, a bulk fuel and chemical storage facility, and two home-based businesses, all with standard conditions. A variance for a deck setback was defeated, but the commission asked administration to waive the associated fees.

• Approved permanent approval for home-based reiki business at 917-6 Street SW
• Approved permanent approval for home-based personal services at 1809 Pioneer Drive SW
• Approved asphalt plant at 1225 Tamarack Road NE with conditions
• Approved office occupancy at #107, 100 Main Street SW with conditions
• Approved bulk fuel and chemical storage at 911-6 Street NW with conditions
• Defeated variance for deck side yard setback at 520-6 Avenue NW
• Carried motion to waive fees for the defeated variance

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council will consider several planning items, including a land use bylaw amendment, an expression of interest for industrial park signs, and rezoning commercial properties to C1 downtown commercial mixed-use. Council will also receive updates on asset management and an amending agreement with Global Traffic Group Ltd. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, a CAO update, and a question period.

• Bylaw #03-2021 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Expression of Interest advertisement for Industrial Park signs
• Rezoning commercial properties to C1 - Downtown Commercial Mixed-Use
• Update on Asset Management
• Amending Agreement with Global Traffic Group Ltd.

Council directed administration to proceed with amendments to rezone identified lands from C2 to C1 Downtown Commercial Mixed-Use. Council also gave first reading to a bylaw redistricting a property from R1 to R2 and scheduled a public hearing. An amending agreement with Global Traffic Group Ltd. was approved for a one-year term.

• Directed administration to rezone lands from C2 to C1 Downtown Commercial Mixed-Use (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw #03-2021 redistricting Lot 1, Block 36, Plan 5928 RS from R1 to R2; public hearing set for March 16, 2021 (carried)
• Approved amending agreement with Global Traffic Group Ltd. for March 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022 (carried)
• Directed administration to set up separate meeting on asset management components for 10-year Capital Plan (carried)
• Accepted Expression of Interest advertisement for Industrial Park Signs as information; topic to return in about one year (carried)
• Accepted minutes of February 2 regular meeting and February 9 Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to discuss and potentially pass Supplementary Assessment Bylaw #04-2021, which authorizes the preparation of supplementary assessments for improvements in 2021. Council will also receive updates from the CAO and Economic Development, and consider a funding request from the Slave Lake Curling Association for $19,600 to offset operating costs.

• Supplementary Assessment Bylaw #04-2021 for 2021
• Funding request of $19,600 from Slave Lake Curling Association
• Economic Development Update by Leah Jones
• CAO Update
• Committee minutes from various boards and committees

Council passed Supplementary Tax Bylaw #04-2021 through all three readings, finalizing the bylaw. Council also accepted committee updates, directed administration to arrange a disaster services meeting before April 15, 2021, and requested a crime reduction strategy report. No other substantive decisions were made; most of the meeting consisted of staff updates and reports.

• Supplementary Tax Bylaw #04-2021 given first, second, and third reading (all carried)
• Directed administration to arrange a disaster services meeting before April 15, 2021 (carried)
• Requested administration bring back a crime reduction strategy (carried)
• Accepted verbal committee updates and minutes (carried)
• Accepted management task list as information (carried)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council will hold its regular meeting on February 2, 2021. The agenda includes reports on assigning a lease to Points West Living Slave Lake Inc., the 2020 annual report from Enforcement Services, a proposed 2021-2023 Traffic Safety Plan, and a request to remove ice from the arena at the Multi-Recreation Centre. The meeting will also include the adoption of previous minutes, a CAO update, a question period, and correspondence from the MD of Bonneville and Alberta Transportation.

• Assignment of lease to Points West Living Slave Lake Inc.
• Enforcement Services 2020 Annual Report
• Traffic Safety Plan (2021-2023)
• Removal of ice from arena at Multi-Recreation Centre
• Correspondence from MD of Bonneyville and Alberta Transportation

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved permanent development permits for four home-based businesses (SP Beauty, Boreal Lash Parlor, JSJ Contracting, The Garage Community Fitness) that had been operating under six-month reviews. It also approved a truck repair shop for Wabasca Truck & Trailer, temporary sea cans for Canadian Tire, and two new home-based businesses (Cadillac Bowen Therapy and C.M. Creations). A decision on an asphalt plant for Carwald Redi-Mix was deferred pending more information.

• Granted permanent approval to SP Beauty hair salon (DP #46.07.20)
• Granted permanent approval to Boreal Lash Parlor (DP #48.07.20)
• Granted permanent approval to JSJ Contracting (DP #49.07.20)
• Granted permanent approval to The Garage Community Fitness (DP #50.07.20)
• Approved truck repair shop for Wabasca Truck & Trailer (DP #04.01.21)
• Approved temporary sea cans for Canadian Tire until May 30, 2021 (DP #05.01.21)
• Approved Cadillac Bowen Therapy home-based business (DP #07.01.21)
• Approved C.M. Creations sewing business (DP #08.01.21)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is holding a regular meeting with three public hearings for bylaws that would amend the Municipal Development Plan, the Downtown and Main Street Area Plan, and the Land Use Bylaw. The changes would re-designate Lot N, Plan 4853 KS from regional/secondary commercial to downtown commercial use. Council will also receive a CAO update, hear a report from the Lesser Slave Watershed Council, and may move into a closed session to discuss personal information.

• Public hearing for Bylaw #28-2020 to amend the Municipal Development Plan
• Public hearing for Bylaw #29-2020 to amend the Downtown and Main Street Area Plan
• Public hearing for Bylaw #30-2020 to amend the Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• CAO Update
• Correspondence from Lesser Slave Watershed Council

Council held public hearings and gave second and third reading to three bylaws that re-designate Lot N, Plan 4853 KS from regional/secondary commercial to downtown commercial mixed use. The changes amend the Municipal Development Plan, the Downtown and Main Street Area Plan, and the Land Use Bylaw. Council also directed administration to explore other Main Street areas that might be better suited for C1 zoning.

• Bylaw #28-2020 (MDP amendment) given second and third reading (carried)
• Bylaw #29-2020 (Downtown and Main Street Area Plan amendment) given second and third reading (carried)
• Bylaw #30-2020 (Land Use Bylaw re-districting) given second and third reading (carried)
• Motion to explore other Main Street areas for C1 zoning and report back (carried)
• Motion to evaluate Lesser Slave Watershed Council request and report on capacity (carried)
• Agenda adopted (carried)
• Minutes of Dec 15, 2020 and Jan 12, 2021 meetings accepted (carried)

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council will consider appointing CAO David Kim as Director of Emergency Management and Regional Deputy Fire Chief John McDermott as Deputy Director. Council will also consider giving three readings to Bylaw #01-2021, which updates election procedures for the 2021 municipal election, including new nomination dates and mandatory advance voting days.

• Appointment of David Kim as Director of Emergency Management and John McDermott as Deputy Director
• Bylaw #01-2021: 2021 Elections Procedures Bylaw, replacing Bylaw #34-2006
• Nomination period: Jan 15 to Sep 20, 2021, at Town of Slave Lake Municipal Building, 10 Main Street S.W.
• Advance voting days: Oct 1 and Oct 9, 2021, at Council Chambers or Legacy Centre
• Appointment of Executive Assistant as Returning Officer and CAO as Substitute Returning Officer

Council appointed CAO David Kim as Director of Emergency Management and Deputy Fire Chief John McDermott as Deputy Director. It also gave three readings to the 2021 Elections Procedures Bylaw #01-2021, passing it. Council accepted committee updates and minutes, and moved in camera for legal discussion before adjourning.

• Appointed David Kim as Director of Emergency Management and John McDermott as Deputy Director (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to 2021 Elections Procedures Bylaw #01-2021 (carried)
• Accepted verbal committee updates and committee minutes (carried)
• Accepted Management Task List as information (carried)
• Moved in camera for legal discussion at 7:43 PM (carried)
• Moved out of in camera at 8:10 PM (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 PM (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, then review three development permits, including a discretionary use application for an asphalt plant by Ruel Concrete Ltd. The commission will also consider three bylaws to amend the Municipal Development Plan, Downtown Plan, and Land Use Bylaw to redesignate properties from Regional Commercial/C2 to Downtown/C1. A 10-year building value report is also on the agenda.

• DP #95.12.20: Ruel Concrete Ltd. discretionary use for asphalt plant
• Bylaw #28-2020: Redesignation from Regional Commercial to Downtown
• Bylaw #29-2020: Amend Downtown Plan, re-designation from C2 to C1
• Bylaw #30-2020: Amend LUB #22-2007, redistricting from C2 to C1
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair