Slave Lake public meetings in 2022

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council is meeting to consider several land-use bylaw amendments, an industrial land strategy, a traffic congestion report, and policy updates. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce seeking support for annual funding, and a CAO update covering operations, projects, and finances. Several items are for discussion or first reading, with public hearings to be scheduled.

• First reading of Bylaw #19-2022 to redistrict 401 - 3 Avenue NE from R1 to C1 for Lakeview Optometry expansion
• Redistricting Bylaw #16-2022 and Regulatory Amending Bylaw #17-2022 (Land Use Bylaw amendments)
• Municipal Development Plan Amendment Bylaw #18-2022
• Industrial Land Strategy report
• Traffic congestion on 6 Ave S.E. report

Council gave first reading to four bylaws regarding redistricting and land use amendments, scheduling public hearings for January 24, 2023. The council also approved a new Flags & Commemorative Lighting Policy and authorized an application for the Rural Renewal Immigration Stream.

• Approved first reading of Bylaw #19-2022 to redistrict Plan 5521 KS, Block 11, Lot 1 to Downtown Commercial Mixed-Use (CARRIED)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw #16-2022 to redistrict Plan 897 NY, Block 12, Lot 19 to Medium Density Residential (CARRIED)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw #17-2022 to amend Section 87(3) of Land Use Bylaw #22-2007 (CARRIED)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw #18-2022 to redesignate Plan 5521 KS, Block 11, Lot 1 to Downtown (CARRIED)
• Approved Flags & Commemorative Lighting Policy (CARRIED)
• Authorized Administration to proceed with Rural Renewal Immigration Stream Application (CARRIED)
• Tabled new digital advertising rates and commission-based salesperson recruitment until 2023 budget approval (CARRIED)
• Supported grant application for an Airport Master Plan (CARRIED)

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council will receive an update on provincial changes to automated traffic enforcement and consider approving a 2023 interim operating budget to cover expenditures until the full budget is adopted. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a question period.

• 2023 Interim Operating Budget with projected revenues of $8,484,486 and expenses of $7,553,927
• Automated Traffic Enforcement update on new provincial guidelines, including reassessment of photo radar locations
• Adoption of minutes from November 15, 2022 regular meeting
• Closed session for Citizen Committee Appointments (FOIP Sections 17, 23, 24, 29)

Council approved the 2023 Interim Operating Budget as presented. The council also received an update on automated traffic enforcement for information.

• Approved 2023 Interim Operating Budget (CARRIED)
• Received Automated Traffic Enforcement Update as information (CARRIED)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications: one for an additional shelter trailer for the Slave Lake Homeless Coalition's temporary Mat Program, and one for an agricultural operation by MKB Trucking. The commission will also adopt the agenda, approve previous minutes, and set the 2023 meeting schedule.

• DPA #61.11.22: Discretionary use for additional shelter trailer at 901 Caribou Trail NW (Slave Lake Homeless Coalition)
• DPA #59.11.22: Discretionary use for agricultural operation (MKB Trucking)
• 2023 MPC meeting schedule to be discussed

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for an additional trailer to be used as a temporary shelter. A request for an agricultural operation was tabled pending more information on watershed impacts. The commission also expressed no concerns regarding a proposed commercial storage project using enclosed sea cans.

• Approved DP#61.11.22 for one additional ATCO-style trailer for a temporary shelter at 901 Caribou Trail NW (Carried)
• Tabled DP#59.11.22 for an Agricultural Operation by MKB Trucking to January 9, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved 2023 MPC Meeting Schedule (Carried)
• Accepted November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council is holding public hearings on two proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw #22-2007, followed by consideration of the amendments themselves. Council will also discuss enforcement options for recurring snow removal and grass cutting complaints, and a protocol change for the Alberta North Central Alliance. The agenda includes routine items like adoption of agenda, minutes, and question period.

• Public hearing and consideration of Bylaw #13-2022 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Public hearing and consideration of Bylaw #14-2022 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Discussion of enforcement options for reoccurring snow removal and grass cutting complaints
• Alberta North Central Alliance protocol change
• Railway advocacy letter

Town Council passed two amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and approved the Community Standards and Snow Removal bylaws. Council also approved new governance protocols for the Alberta North Central Alliance and allocated funds for railway advocacy.

• Passed Bylaw #13-2022 to amend Sections 3 and 113 of Land Use Bylaw #22-2007 (Carried)
• Passed Bylaw #14-2022 to amend Section 53D of Land Use Bylaw #22-2007 (Carried)
• Passed Community Standards Bylaw #07-2022 (Carried)
• Passed Snow Removal Bylaw #08-2022 (Carried)
• Approved new governance protocols for the Alberta North Central Alliance (Carried)
• Approved up to $2,000 from Future Expenditure Reserve for Alberta Forest Product Association railway advocacy (Carried)
• Accepted agenda and minutes from November 1 and November 8 meetings (Carried)

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council will hear a quarterly RCMP report from Acting Detachment Commander Sgt. Casey Bruyns, covering crime statistics, staffing, and finances for July–September 2022. The report shows a 33% increase in total Criminal Code offences compared to the same period last year, with property crime up 64%. Council will also discuss the 2023 priorities action plan for the Downtown and Main Street Area Plan and election finances disclosure under the Local Authorities Election Act.

• RCMP quarterly report: total Criminal Code offences up 33% year-over-year (358 vs 270), property crime up 64% (225 vs 137)
• RCMP body-worn camera field test planned for early 2023 in three Alberta detachments (Grande Prairie, Parkland, St. Paul)
• 2023 Priorities - Action Plan for Downtown and Main Street Area Plan
• Local Authorities Election Act Part 5.1 - Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure
• Delegation from Lesser Slave Watershed Council

Town Council

Council will hear delegations from the Slave Lake Motocross Association and a resident, then consider a development agreement with Dog Island Brewing and an electric vehicle charger update. The motocross association is requesting a property tax exemption under section 362 of the Municipal Government Act for its track on Flat Top Road.

• Delegation: Slave Lake Motocross Association requests property tax exemption for track on Flat Top Road
• Delegation: Anne Auger, resident
• Endeavor to Assist Development Agreement with Dog Island Brewing & 1262857 AB Ltd.
• Electric Vehicle Charger project update
• Closed session: citizen appointments to a committee and personnel/HR matters

Town Council

This is the annual organizational meeting where Council will approve the 2022-2023 meeting schedule and make committee portfolio appointments. The agenda includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes and reviewing committee descriptions. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve 2022-2023 Council meeting schedule (34 meetings, including regular and Committee of the Whole)
• Appoint Council members to committees (e.g., Inter-Municipal Committee, Municipal Planning Commission, Airport Commission)
• Review and adopt committee descriptions
• Set Deputy Mayor rotation schedule for the council term

Town Council

Council will consider approving a new 5-year Lesser Slave Regional Fire Services Agreement with the MD of Lesser Slave River, replacing the current agreement expiring January 2023. The agenda also includes a summer update from the Visitor Information Centre and a request from the Slave Lake Regional Arts Council for increased mural funding.

• Fire Services Agreement: 5-year term with MD of Lesser Slave River
• Visitor Information Centre 2022 summer report: 862 visitors, 580 operating hours
• Arts Council requests $20,000 per mural for 2023 (2 murals planned)
• Intermunicipal Cost Sharing Master Agreement on agenda
• Committee reports from Finance, Community Services, Property Services, Protective Services

Tri-Council Health Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Tri-Council Health Committee with no new business or decisions on the agenda. The committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from September 1, 2022, and receive verbal reports from several representatives, including Anita Fagnan on RH PAP and Shauna Walbank on Alberta Health Services. No specific actions or proposals are listed.

• Adoption of minutes from September 1, 2022
• Verbal report on RH PAP from Anita Fagnan
• Verbal report from Alberta Health Services by Shauna Walbank
• Verbal reports from Keith Carlson, Johan van der Nest, and Chris Taylor

Town Council

Council will hear a delegation from Community Futures requesting that development fees and deposits be waived for Downtown Beautification Loan Project applicants to encourage business improvements. Council will also consider two land use bylaw amendments, a potential lane/walkway closure, and an update on the electric vehicle charger project.

• Community Futures delegation requesting no development deposits for Downtown Beautification Loan applicants
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Regulatory Amending Bylaw #14-2022
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Regulatory Amendment Bylaw #13-2022
• Potential Lane/Walkway Closure
• Electric Vehicle Charger - Project Update

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on three development permit applications: a six-month review of a home-based business, a discretionary use for sea cans at Canadian Tire, and a discretionary use for a shelter by the Slave Lake Homeless Coalition. The agenda also includes a building value report and routine items like minutes and next meeting date.

• DP #02.01.22: Type E Home Based Business 6-month review for Kelly Jean Omalin
• DP #54.09.22: Canadian Tire (Mike MacIver) discretionary use for sea cans
• DP #55.09.22: Slave Lake Homeless Coalition discretionary use for a shelter
• September 2022 Building Value Report
• Next meeting scheduled for November 7, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a temporary shelter operated by the Slave Lake Homeless Coalition, serving about 20 individuals, at 901 Caribou Trail NW. The shelter will run from October 15, 2022, to April 30, 2023, with conditions including on-site security and a 6-foot fence. The commission also granted permanent approval for a home-based business (Boom Eyelashes) and approved temporary sea cans for Canadian Tire. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved temporary shelter DP #55.09.22 for Slave Lake Homeless Coalition (carried)
• Granted permanent approval for home-based business Boom Eyelashes at 1033 6 Street SE (carried)
• Approved temporary sea cans for Canadian Tire at 1500 Main Street SW until Jan 15, 2023 (carried)
• Accepted September 2022 Building Value Report (carried)

Town Council

Council will review and vote on the summer 2022 External Community FCSS Grant applications, recommending $18,400 in total funding to five organizations. The agenda also includes updates on the 2018 disaster recovery program, 2022 capital projects, a snowblower pilot, school zone signage, and a new administrative rates bylaw.

• Approve $18,400 in FCSS grants to five organizations (Ula's Active Rehabilitation $2,350, High Prairie and District Children's Resource Council $7,075, Lesser Slave Regional Arts Council $2,475, Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre $500, Slave Lake and Area Wellness Society $6,000)
• Update on 2018 Slave Lake Area Disaster Recovery Program
• 2022 Capital Projects update
• 2022-23 Snow Removal Snowblower Pilot Program
• Bylaw #12-2022 Administrative Rates Bylaw

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss lane contributions for Koinonia Christian School and review cheques exceeding $50,000. The meeting also includes a closed session to address personnel, legal, and policy matters.

• Lane contributions for Koinonia Christian School
• Review of cheques over $50,000.00
• Closed session on Personnel & HR Matters
• Closed session on Legal - Development Matter
• Closed session on Policy Matter

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing various administrative reports including census data, multi-year budgeting, and the transfer of outstanding utility arrears to property taxes. The agenda also includes a report on the 2022 Fire Services Capital Replacement Project for rescue apparatus.

• Transfer of outstanding utility arrears to property taxes
• 2022 Fire Services Capital Replacement Project - Rescue Apparatus
• Development assistance report by Director of Planning and Development
• Koinonia Christian School developer contributions

Council approved an Endeavor to Assist Development Agreement with Eaglenest Holdings Ltd. for construction of a low-pressure sanitary sewer main line and service connection. Council also directed administration to bring back a report on costs and scope for extending sewer services to remaining properties. Other decisions included transferring overdue utility arrears to property tax rolls, amending the fire services capital project budget, and cancelling the September 20 regular meeting.

• Approved Endeavor to Assist Development Agreement with Eaglenest Holdings Ltd. for sanitary sewer construction (carried)
• Directed administration to report on costs and scope for extending sewer services to remaining properties (carried)
• Directed transfer of utility arrears over 90 days to property tax rolls (carried)
• Approved amending 2022 Fire Services Rescue Apparatus Replacement budget from $500,000 to $668,650 (carried)
• Cancelled Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for September 20, 2022 (carried)
• Directed administration to provide report on Koinonia Christian School developer contributions (carried)
• Approved minutes of previous meetings (July 5, July 12, August 8, August 9, 2022) (all carried)
• Entered closed session for HR and personnel matters (carried)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss privileged information in a closed session under the FOIP Act.

• Closed session discussion regarding privileged information under FOIP Act Sections 23, 24, and 27

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a proposal for a new brand and logo developed by Incite Strategies. The request includes a budget amendment to fund immediate rebranding of town assets using the Future Expenditure Reserve.

• New visual identity presentation by Incite Strategies
• $30,000 budget allocation for immediate rebranding needs
• Local Government Fiscal Framework report
• Write off of Development Receivable

Council approved a new visual identity for the Town of Slave Lake and allocated $30,000 from the Future Expenditure Reserve for immediate needs, with a full rollout plan due by September 2023. Council also approved writing off a $115,263.04 development receivable from Sawridge Development Co., funded from the same reserve. The meeting was largely informational, with updates on projects, staffing, and community services.

• Approved new visual identity for Town of Slave Lake (carried)
• Approved $30,000 for visual identity immediate needs from Future Expenditure Reserve (carried)
• Tasked Administration to bring back full logo rollout plan and budget by September 2023 (carried)
• Approved write-off of $115,263.04 development receivable from Sawridge Development Co., funded from Future Expenditure Reserve (carried)
• Appointed Srini Jayarman to Municipal Planning Commission effective Aug 10, 2022 to Aug 10, 2025 (carried)
• Supported Rail Safety Week proclamation for Sept 19-25, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted CAO update, management task list, committee minutes, and correspondence as information (carried)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to address a closed session regarding a legal development matter. No other business or public items are listed on the agenda.

• Closed Session: Legal - Development Matter

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider four discretionary development permit applications, including a commercial school, two home-based businesses, and a bulk propane storage facility. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine administrative items.

• DP #29.06.22: Symmetry Inc, commercial school (discretionary use)
• DP #37.07.22: Jenna Jackson, Type E HBB #04.22 (home-based business)
• DP #40.07.22: Gary Clark, HBB Type E #05.22 (home-based business)
• DP #41.07.22: Northern Valor Petroleum, bulk propane storage & distribution, offices/storage yard, freestanding signs

The Municipal Planning Commission approved all five development permit applications on the agenda, each with conditions. These included a commercial school, two home-based businesses, a bulk propane storage and distribution facility, and a playground/pool facility at Big Fish Bay RV Resort. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved DP #29.06.22 for commercial school (Symmetry Inc.) at #104, 201-2 Street NE (carried)
• Approved DP #38.07.22 for Type E home-based business (Jackson Co. Hair Studio) at 900-1A Avenue SE (carried)
• Approved DP #40.07.22 for Type E home-based business (Peace of Mind Services) at 600-12 Avenue SE (carried)
• Approved DP #41.07.22 for bulk propane storage and distribution with offices and signs at 216 Balsam Road NE (carried)
• Approved DP #42.07.22 for playground, covered pool deck, utility building, and washroom/change room at Big Fish Bay RV Resort (carried)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss the creation of reserves and the allocation of unrestricted surplus. The agenda also includes a scope extension for the Downtown Revitalization Project and a mass notification tool update.

• Creation of Reserves - Roland Schmidt, Director of Finance
• Allocation of Unrestricted Surplus - Roland Schmidt, Director of Finance
• Downtown Revitalization Project Scope Extension - Kush Patel, Project Manager
• Voyent Alert - Mass Notification and Communication Tool - Jeff Simpson, CAO

Council approved the creation of three new reserves and allocated the unrestricted surplus of $2,485,589 as of December 31, 2021, across several reserves. It also extended the Downtown Revitalization project scope and approved the acquisition of the Voyent Alert mass notification tool. All motions were carried.

• Approved creation of Future Expenditure Reserve (carried)
• Approved creation of Disaster Recovery Reserve (carried)
• Approved creation of Technology Infrastructure and Innovation Reserve (carried)
• Approved allocation of $2,485,589 unrestricted surplus to six reserves (carried)
• Approved $80,000 transfer from Tax Stabilization Reserve to Future Expenditure Reserve (carried)
• Extended Downtown Revitalization scope to 3 Ave NE to 4 Ave NE with $100,000 from Road and Sidewalk Reserve (carried)
• Approved $13,000 acquisition of Voyent Alert mass notification tool from Technology Infrastructure Reserve (carried)

Town Council

Town Council will review options for the Fournier Place Residential Subdivision and discuss investment funds. The meeting also includes a request for funding for a mural project and a new public art policy.

• Fournier Place Residential Subdivision options
• Investment Funds report
• Public Art Policy and mural project funding request

Council approved transferring $950,000 from the operating account to Dominion Securities for investment, and approved a Public Art Policy with up to $13,000 per mural for two mural projects in 2022. Council also directed administration to engage Fournier Place residents in an open house about subdivision next steps. The meeting included a closed session under FOIP Section 27.

• Approved $950,000 transfer to Dominion Securities for investment (carried)
• Approved Public Art Policy (carried)
• Approved up to $13,000 per mural for two mural projects in 2022 (carried)
• Directed administration to hold open house with Fournier Place residents (carried)
• Accepted Fournier Place report as information (carried)
• Moved into closed session under FOIP Section 27 (carried)
• Moved out of closed session (carried)

Town Council

Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an application to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007. The meeting will also include discussions on regulatory plan updates and service level changes for the Multi Rec Centre.

• Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw #22-2007 amendment
• Proposed schedule for Regulatory and Statutory Plan updates
• Multi Rec Centre service level changes
• Appointment of Jeffrey Simpson as Chief Administrative Officer effective June 20, 2022
• Passage of Commercial Advertising Fees Bylaw #04-2022

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw #11-2022, redistricting Lot 14, Block 12, Plan 2977 RS from R1 to R2 for medium-density residential use. It also approved new public hours for the MultiRec Centre effective September 1, 2022, including keeping ice in Arena 1 for the 2023 spring/summer season and adding a temporary MRC/Parks Operator position. Council directed administration to report on possible industrial land expansion and to write to the Ministry of Seniors and Housing about tax exemptions for social housing.

• Approved Bylaw #11-2022 second reading (carried)
• Approved Bylaw #11-2022 third reading (carried)
• Approved MultiRec Centre public hours effective Sept 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved keeping ice in Arena 1 for 2023 spring/summer (carried)
• Approved temporary MRC/Parks Operator position for 2023 spring/summer (carried)
• Directed administration to report on industrial land expansion (carried)
• Directed letter to Ministry of Seniors and Housing on tax exemptions (carried)
• Tabled June 7, 2022 minutes to July 5, 2022 meeting (carried)

Town Council

Town Council is meeting to discuss service levels for sports fields and the visitor information centre. The body will review contract awards for a new splash park design-build and the 3rd Street SW rehabilitation project, alongside a strategic plan review.

• Contract award for New Splash Park Design Build
• Contract award for 3rd Street SW Rehabilitation Project
• Information report on washroom facilities for the splash park
• 2022-2025 Strategic Plan Review
• Delegation from Slave Lake Regional Arts Council regarding a Mural Project

Council awarded a $2,671,336 construction contract for the 3rd St SW rehabilitation to E Construction (N.P.A. Ltd.) and directed administration to award the new spray park design-build contract to Playquest Recreation. Council also tasked administration to report on a policy for working with the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Arts Council on a mural project. All motions carried unanimously.

• Awarded $2,671,336 construction contract for 3rd St SW rehabilitation to E Construction (N.P.A. Ltd.)
• Directed administration to award spray park design-build contract to Playquest Recreation
• Tasked administration to report on policy/process for working with Lesser Slave Lake Regional Arts Council
• Accepted sports fields service level report for information
• Accepted Visitor Information Centre verbal update for information
• Accepted splash park washroom facility report as information
• Accepted 2022-2025 Strategic Plan review for information
• Tasked administration to report on correspondence from MP Shannon Stubbs

Town Council

The Town Council will review year-to-date budget results and a contract award for the 3rd Street re-paving project. The agenda also includes a discussion on the Commercial Advertising Fees Bylaw #04-2022 and the appointment of a Chief Administrative Officer.

• Contract Award: 3rd Street Re-Paving Project
• Commercial Advertising Fees Bylaw #04-2022
• Year to Date Actual vs Budget Results report
• Clean Energy Improvement Program discussion
• Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications: one from Billy Derksen for a parking variance and shed placement at the Lakeview Evangelical Church, and one from Dan Block for a parcel coverage variance. The commission will also review a bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw, rezoning land from R1 to R2 for Corey Staab. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and other routine business.

• DP 20.05.22: Variance to reduce church parking from 22 to 20 stalls and place a 10' x 15' shed at 313-2 Avenue NW
• DP 25.05.22: Variance of standards for parcel coverage by Dan Block
• Bylaw #11-2022: Amend Land Use Bylaw to rezone from R1 to R2 for Corey Staab
• December 2021 BVR report under Other Business

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two development permits. DP#20.05.22 allows a variance to on-site parking requirements and an accessory shed at 313-2 Avenue NW. DP#25.05.22 allows a variance to parcel coverage for a detached dwelling at 900-7 Avenue SE. The commission also supported LUB Amendment Bylaw #11-2022 redistricting R1 to R2.

• Approved DP#20.05.22 for accessory shed and parking variance at 313-2 Avenue NW (carried)
• Approved DP#25.05.22 for detached dwelling and parcel coverage variance at 900-7 Avenue SE (carried)
• Supported LUB Amendment Bylaw #11-2022 redistricting R1 to R2 (carried)
• Accepted December 2021 Building Value Report (carried)

Town Council

The Council will meet for a special session to receive a verbal report from Acting CAO Garry Roth regarding Alberta Municipalities Power +. The agenda also includes a closed session.

• Verbal Report by Garry Roth, Acting CAO on Alberta Municipalities Power +

At a special meeting on May 26, 2022, Slave Lake Town Council authorized administration to enter the Alberta Municipalities Power+ Program. The motion was carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

• Authorized administration to enter Alberta Municipalities Power+ Program (carried)

Town Council

The Town Council met to discuss several municipal matters, including a public hearing for a residential rezoning application. While the council rejected a motion to redesignate a property to high density, they approved a development permit for a Motocross Track and Park.

• Bylaw #05-2022: Application to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007 (Defeated)
• Development Permit #06.02.22: Motocross Track and Park in the CDC - Council Direct Control District
• Fire Services Truck Purchase discussion
• Spring 2022 External Community FCSS Grant discussion
• Year to Date Actual vs. Budget Results report

Council gave three readings to the Council Code of Conduct Bylaw #10-2022, amending the gift limit to $500, rescinding the old policy, and adopting a Council-CAO Covenant. They also approved a fire truck budget increase, community grants, and several other administrative items.

• Adopted Council Code of Conduct Bylaw #10-2022 with $500 gift limit (3 readings)
• Rescinded Council Code of Conduct Policy
• Adopted Council-CAO Covenant
• Approved Fire Services Pickup Truck budget increase from $60,000 to $68,000
• Approved $7,850 in Spring 2022 FCSS external grants
• Tabled actuals vs. budget report to June 7, 2022
• Authorized participation in Alberta Municipalities Power+ Program
• Proclaimed May 30-June 3, 2022 as Alberta Rural Health Week

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a plan for the Downtown and Main Street areas. The discussion includes updates on the Downtown Revitalization Project and a review of various precinct goals such as improving pedestrian connectivity, lighting, and trail access.

• Downtown Revitalization Project Update
• Downtown and Main Street Area Structure Plan Review

Town Council

Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding an application to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007. The meeting will also cover proposed bylaws for snow removal, community standards, and recreation facility rates.

• Public hearing for Bylaw #05-2022 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Discussion on Motocross Track and Park Council Direct Control District
• Proposal to transfer outstanding utility arrears to property taxes
• Snow Removal Bylaw #08-2022 and Community Standards Bylaw #07-2022 enforcement options
• Recreation and Facility Rates Bylaw #06-2022

Council defeated a bylaw to redesignate a lot from R1 to R3 high-density residential after a public hearing with opposition. Council approved a development permit for a motocross track and park in the Flat Top Area, and directed transfer of utility arrears over 90 days to property taxes. Snow removal and community standards bylaws were tabled for policy review, and recreation facility rates bylaw was passed.

• Defeated Bylaw #05-2022 to redesignate Lot 14, Block 12, Plan 297 RS from R1 to R3 (motion defeated)
• Approved Development Permit #06.02.22 for Motocross Track and Park in Flat Top Area (carried)
• Directed transfer of utility arrears over 90 days as of April 25, 2022 to property tax rolls (carried)
• Tabled Snow Removal Bylaw #08-2022 and Community Standards Bylaw #07-2022 for policy review (carried)
• Directed administration to report on possible MRC service expansion (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Recreation and Facility Rates Bylaw #06-2022 (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit for a bed-and-brefast at 228 3 Avenue NW, despite staff recommending refusal because it exceeds the 40% floor-area limit and conflicts with an existing secondary suite. The commission will also review a bylaw to redesignate land from R1 to R3 high-density residential, and two subdivision proposals. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from April 4, 2022.

• DP #16.04.22: Type D home-based business (bed and breakfast) at 228 3 Avenue NW; staff recommends refusal due to 50% floor area and secondary suite conflict
• Bylaw #05-2022: Land Use Bylaw amendment to redesignate from R1 to R3 high-density residential
• Subdivision 6011.19/SUB 01.22: Dwayne Edmundson for Big Fish Bay, parts of NW 1-73-6-W5 and SW 1-73-6-W5
• MD 124 development referrals 22-D-014 and 22-D-015

The Municipal Planning Commission denied a development permit for a bed and breakfast (Slave Lake Guest House) at 228-3 Avenue NW, despite conditions proposed. The commission supported a Land Use Bylaw amendment redistricting from R1 to R3 for Corey Staab, and approved a subdivision application for Big Fish Bay (SUB 6011.19/SUB 01.22) with conditions. It also sent letters of no concern for two M.D. development permit referrals.

• Denied Development Permit #16.04.22 for bed and breakfast at 228-3 Avenue NW
• Supported LUB Amendment Bylaw #05-2022 (redistricting R1 to R3)
• Approved Subdivision Application 6011.19/SUB 01.22 (Big Fish Bay) with conditions
• Directed letter of no concern for M.D. permit 22-D-014 (Darcy & Dena Short)
• Directed letter of no concern for M.D. permit 22-D-015 (Donna Eben)

Town Council

The Town Council adopted the 2022 Operating Budget, the 2022 Capital Budget, and the 2023-2025 Operational Spending Plan. Additionally, council awarded a construction contract for the Sawridge Creek Waterline Replacement Project.

• Awarded Sawridge Creek Waterline Replacement Project contract to Pidherney’s Inc. for $943,124.00 plus GST
• Adopted 2022 Operating Budget
• Adopted 2022 Capital Budget
• Adopted 2023 - 2025 Operational Spending Plan
• Passed Bylaw #02-2022 to redesignate SW 1-73-6-W5 from Industrial to Regional Commercial

Council adopted the 2021 audited financial statements and financial information return, and directed administration to report on a $115,263 line item under other long-term assets. Two bylaws were tabled: Recreation and Facility Rates Bylaw #06-2022 to May 3, and Commercial Advertising Fees Bylaw #04-2022 to June 7. Council also directed administration to enter a Memorandum of Understanding for Devonshire Beach and appointed a library board member.

• Adopted 2021 audited financial statements and financial information return (carried)
• Directed administration to report on $115,263 line item under other long-term assets (carried)
• Tabled Recreation and Facility Rates Bylaw #06-2022 to May 3, 2022 (carried)
• Tabled Commercial Advertising Fees Bylaw #04-2022 to June 7, 2022 (carried)
• Proclaimed May 9-13, 2022 as Economic Development Week (carried)
• Directed administration to enter MOU for Devonshire Beach with Alberta Environment and Parks and MD of Lesser Slave River (carried)
• Directed administration to draft letter to Slave Lake Homeless Coalition naming Town as member with two councillor appointees (carried)
• Appointed Huma Kashif to Slave Lake Library Board for three years (carried)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss service levels for dust control on gravel roads and the strategic plan for a spray park. Additionally, the Council Compensation Committee has recommended increases to monthly allowances for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillors.

• Recommended Councillor monthly allowance increase to $1,190.00
• Recommended Mayor monthly allowance increase to $2,200.00
• Recommended Deputy Mayor monthly allowance increase to $1,300.00
• Annual dust control program estimated cost of $94,000
• Discussion regarding 17 KMs of gravel roads requiring dust suppression

Council directed administration to proceed with installing a brand-new spray park at Hilda Eben Park (option two) and to bring back cost and operational information on public washrooms there. Council also tabled the council compensation recommendation until the administration compensation review is complete. A motion to draft a letter of support to the National Police Federation was defeated.

• Approved new spray park at Hilda Eben Park (Motion #154-22)
• Tasked administration to report on public washroom costs at Hilda Eben Park (Motion #155-22)
• Tabled council compensation recommendation until admin review complete (Motion #156-22)
• Defeated motion to draft letter of support to National Police Federation (Motion #157-22)
• Directed letter to Minister of Transportation on Capital Investment Plan (Motion #150-22)
• Accepted management task list as information (Motion #151-22)
• Accepted committee updates and minutes (Motion #152-22)
• Accepted dust control discussion as information (Motion #153-22)

Town Council

Town Council is meeting to discuss the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget and the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw #03-2022. The session will also include a contract award for a forcemain replacement project and a proposed land use bylaw amendment.

• 2022 Operating and Capital Budget review
• 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw #03-2022
• Lift Station C Forcemain Replacement Project contract award
• Bylaw #05-2022 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007

Council adopted the 2022 operating and capital budgets, the 2023-2025 operational spending plan, and gave three readings to the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw. They also awarded a construction contract for the Lift Station C Forcemain Replacement Project and gave first reading to a land use bylaw amendment. The meeting included a closed session for committee appointments and privileged information.

• Adopted 2022 Operating Budget (carried)
• Adopted 2022 Capital Budget (carried)
• Adopted 2023-2025 Operational Spending Plan (carried)
• Gave three readings to Tax Rate Bylaw #03-2022 (carried)
• Awarded Lift Station C Forcemain Replacement contract to PME Inc. for $1,554,673.50 plus GST (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw #05-2022 to redistrict Lot 14, Block 12, Plan 2977 RS from R1 to R3, with public hearing scheduled for May 3, 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Sean Hynes to Subdivision Development and Appeal Board for 3 years (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a development permit referral from the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River for relocating a cabin on a vacant lot near the Lesser Slave River. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes and other routine business. No other development applications or amendments are listed for this meeting.

• MD Development Permit Referral 22-D-009, Dennis Bellerose, cabin relocation on Plan 852 AY, Block 12, Lot 12
• Adoption of minutes from March 7, 2022 meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission approved its agenda and prior minutes, then voted to direct administration to send a letter to the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River stating the Town has no concerns with Development Permit Application No. 22-D-009 for Dennis Bellerose's cabin. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Accepted March 7, 2022 minutes as presented (carried)
• Directed administration to send no-concern letter for Development Permit 22-D-009 (carried)

Town Council

Council will consider an application to amend the Municipal Development Plan Bylaw #02-2022. The meeting includes discussions on waterfront planning, tax recovery auctions, and a contract award for a waterline project.

• Public hearing for Municipal Development Plan Bylaw #02-2022 amendment
• Proposed update to the Intermunicipal Waterfront Area Structure Plan
• Tax Recovery Public Auction property list and terms
• Contract award for Sawridge Creek Waterline Replacement Project
• RCMP retroactive wages

Council awarded the Sawridge Creek Waterline Replacement Project to Pidherney's Inc. for $943,124 plus GST, and set the 2022 Tax Recovery Sale for April 25 with approved property list, reserve bids, and terms. Council also gave second and third reading to Bylaw #02-2022, redesignating a property from Industrial to Regional Commercial, and directed administration to report on school zone time changes.

• Awarded Sawridge Creek Waterline Replacement contract to Pidherney's Inc. for $943,124 plus GST
• Approved 2022 Tax Recovery Sale property list, reserve bids, sale date of April 25, 2022, and terms
• Gave second and third reading to Bylaw #02-2022, redesignating SW 1-73-6-W5 from Industrial to Regional Commercial
• Directed administration to report on costs of changing school zone times to 8:30 am–4:30 pm
• Directed administration to send letter to MD of Lesser Slave River about updating Intermunicipal Waterfront Area Structure Plan
• Appointed Councillor Brice Ferguson as Deputy Mayor for March 17–25, 2022
• Directed administration to provide letter of support for Slave Lake Rotary Club Library and Peace Regional Library Board

Town Council

Town Council is meeting to discuss snow removal service levels with the Director of Operations. The body will also consider a proclamation for Green Shirt Day on April 7, 2022.

• Discussion on snow removal service levels
• Proclamation of Green Shirt Day for April 7, 2022
• Review of March 2022 Management Task List
• Correspondence regarding the Government of Alberta Budget
• Correspondence regarding the Tim Horton's Rural Renewal Program

Council tasked administration to bring options for changes to the Snow Removal Policy, including scenarios for contracting vs. own equipment and a communication plan. Council also approved a proclamation for Green Shirt Day, accepted the management task list and committee updates, and directed a report on a rural renewal program for temporary foreign workers. No major funding or contracts were approved; most items were informational or directives for future reports.

• Proclaimed April 7 Green Shirt Day (carried)
• Accepted March 2022 Management Task List as information (carried)
• Accepted verbal committee updates and minutes (carried)
• Tasked administration to bring snow removal policy options (carried)
• Tasked administration to report on Rural Renewal Program for temporary foreign workers (carried)
• Tasked administration to send letters of support to neighbouring First Nations and Treaty 8 (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several development permit applications, including a six-month review for a photography studio. The agenda also includes a proposed amendment to redesignate land from Industrial to Regional Commercial.

• Permanent approval review for Wild Rose Studio (photography) at 313—3 Street NE
• Bylaw #02-2022: Redesignation of land from Industrial to Regional Commercial
• Development Permit for temporary use of sea cans by Mike MacIver (Canadian Tire)
• Development Permit for a cannabis store and fascia sign by Town Centre Properties 2018 Inc.
• Establishment of ER Boundary for Lift Station D at Lakeside Ford

The Municipal Planning Commission approved four development permits: permanent approval for a home-based photography studio, a home-based eyelash business, temporary sea cans for Canadian Tire renovations, and a cannabis store with signage. It also supported a bylaw to redesignate land for the Big Fish Bay RV Resort and approved an environmental reserve setback for a future lift station.

• Granted permanent approval of DPA#78.08.21 for Wild Rose Studio home-based photography business (carried)
• Approved DPA#02.01.22 for Boom Eyelashes home-based business with conditions (carried)
• Approved DPA#04.02.22 for temporary sea cans at Canadian Tire until June 15, 2022 (carried)
• Approved DPA#05.02.22 for Canadian Greens cannabis store and fascia sign with conditions (carried)
• Supported Bylaw #02-2022 to redesignate Big Fish Bay RV Resort land from Industrial to Regional Commercial (carried)
• Approved 15 m environmental reserve setback for Lift Station D at Lakeside Ford site (carried)

Town Council

The Council is considering a contract renewal with the Capital Region Assessment Services Commission and its list of panelists. Additionally, an update was provided regarding increased costs for the Sawridge Creek Waterline Replacement Project due to geotechnical findings.

• Renewal of agreement with Capital Region Assessment Services Commission (2022-2024)
• Sawridge Creek Waterline Replacement Project cost estimate increase to $493,280.00
• Transfer of utility arrears totaling up to $59,618.00 to property tax rolls
• Award of 5-year garbage and recycle collection contract to GFL
• Tax Recovery Sale scheduled for April 4, 2022

Town Council

The Town Council is reviewing a two-year contract extension for automated traffic enforcement services. The agenda also includes discussions on an electric vehicle charging program, a supplementary assessment bylaw, and a municipal development plan amendment.

• Two-year contract extension proposal for Global Traffic Group Ltd. automated traffic enforcement
• Electric Vehicle Charging Program grant application with estimated $125,000 in eligible reimbursements
• Passage of Supplementary Assessment Bylaw #01-2022 for 2022 improvements
• First reading and consideration of Municipal Development Plan Amendment Bylaw #02-2022
• Community Futures partnership opportunities and Beautification Loan Program presentation

Council directed administration to enter into an amending agreement with Global Traffic Group Ltd. for an additional term from March 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Council also gave third and final reading to the Supplementary Assessment Bylaw #01-2022, and gave first reading to a bylaw to redistrict a parcel from Industrial to Regional Commercial, scheduling a public hearing for March 15, 2022. Administration was directed to explore the Clean Energy Improvement Program and report back at the May 3, 2022 meeting.

• Approved contract renewal with Global Traffic Group Ltd. for photo radar services from March 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Supplementary Assessment Bylaw #01-2022, adopting it.
• Gave first reading to Bylaw #02-2022 to redistrict ATS SW 1-73-6-W5 from Industrial to Regional Commercial; public hearing scheduled for March 15, 2022.
• Directed administration to explore the Clean Energy Improvement Program and report to Council on May 3, 2022.
• Accepted the Electric Vehicle Charging Program report as information.
• Accepted correspondence from Alberta 55 Plus and the Alberta Summer/Winter Games as information.
• Moved into closed session for legal and personnel matters, then adjourned at 9:41 p.m.

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council is meeting as Committee of the Whole to hear a delegation from Slave Lake Thunder U18 hockey seeking sponsorship and media help for the provincial championship, and to discuss the Economic Development Action Plan and priorities with Incite Solutions. The agenda also includes routine committee minutes and a management task list with updates on ongoing items like the drainage master plan and RCMP pay.

• Delegation: Slave Lake Thunder U18 Provincial Championship Tournament (March 31-April 3, 2022) requesting donation/facility sponsorship and media coverage
• Economic Development Action Plan - presented by Acting CAO Garry Roth
• Incite Solutions Inc. Priorities Discussion - presented by Acting CAO Garry Roth
• Task list updates: Drainage Master Plan, Peace Officer appointments, RCMP retro pay, Alberta Parks agreement for Devonshire beach
• Committee minutes from Lesser Slave Lake Regional Housing Authority, including approval of $219,775.72 in payments

Council approved the Economic Development Action Plan, Brand Strategy, and Action Plan Timeline, and accepted the Incite Solutions priorities list. They also waived digital advertising fees for the U18 Provincial Championship Tournament and accepted committee minutes and verbal updates.

• Approved Economic Development Action Plan, Brand Strategy, and Action Plan Timeline (carried)
• Accepted Incite Solutions Priorities list as presented (carried)
• Waived digital advertising fees for U18 Provincial Championship Tournament until April 3, 2022 (carried)
• Accepted Committee Minutes and verbal updates as presented (carried)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a proposal to transfer $59,618 in utility arrears over 90 days to property tax rolls. The agenda also includes a request to adjourn the Tax Recovery Public Auction from February 25, 2022, to April 4, 2022.

• Transfer of $59,618 in utility arrears over 90 days to property tax rolls
• Adjournment of Tax Recovery Public Auction from February 25 to April 4, 2022
• Review of Municipal Engineering Service Proposals
• Discussion on collection and disposal of solid waste from dwelling units
• Emergency Siren report

Council approved a 5-year garbage and recycling collection contract with GFL, funded through utility billing, at $0.81 per week per dwelling for garbage and $0.79 for recycling, with brush bins at no rent and $80 per dump. Council also directed transfer of utility arrears over 90 days (up to $59,618) to property tax rolls, set the 2022 tax recovery sale for April 4, 2022, and approved its terms. The emergency siren was decommissioned and its policy rescinded. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved 5-year GFL garbage/recycle contract: $0.81/week garbage, $0.79/week recycle, $80/dump brush bins (carried)
• Directed transfer of utility arrears over 90 days (up to $59,618) to property tax rolls (carried)
• Accepted 2022 Tax Recovery Sale property list as information (carried)
• Set reserve bids for 2022 Property Sale List (carried)
• Set Tax Recovery sale date for April 4, 2022 (carried)
• Approved terms and conditions of 2022 Tax Recovery Sale (carried)
• Directed continued use of Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd. for engineering services (carried)
• Decommissioned emergency siren and rescinded Emergency Siren Policy (carried)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to receive a presentation on tax sales from the Director of Finance and an update on the strategic plan from the Acting CAO. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session for citizen appointments and HR matters.

• Tax Sale Presentation by Roland Schmidt, Director of Finance
• Strategic Plan update by Garry Roth, Acting CAO
• Closed session for citizen appointments to Council Committee (FOIP Sections 17, 23, 24, 29)
• Closed session for HR and personnel matters (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 27)

Council approved the Town of Slave Lake 2021-2025 Strategic Plan as presented. The meeting also included acceptance of previous minutes and a presentation on tax sale service levels, which was received as information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021-2025 Strategic Plan (carried)
• Accepted minutes of Dec 14, 2021 Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Accepted minutes of Jan 4, 2022 Special Meeting (carried)
• Accepted minutes of Jan 11, 2022 Special Meeting (carried)
• Accepted minutes of Jan 11, 2022 Committee of the Whole (carried)
• Received tax sale service levels presentation as information (carried)

Town Council

Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation from Incite Strategies on branding and the Slave Lake Economic Development Plan. The presentation was accepted as information only, with no decisions made on the content. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Accepted agenda for January 11, 2022 special meeting (carried)
• Accepted Incite Strategies presentation as information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05 p.m. (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt the agenda, and review minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting. The main item is a decision on Development Permit #111.12.21 for a Type E home-based business (Hudytech Ltd., a mobile mechanic service) at 22 Springwood Drive NE. The planning department recommends approval with conditions. The agenda also includes routine items like business arising from minutes and next meeting date.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Development Permit #111.12.21: Type E home-based business (Hudytech Ltd.) at 22 Springwood Drive NE, R1A district
• Review of December 6, 2021 minutes (includes defeated Bylaw #21-2021 re-districting BI to CDC)
• Next meeting scheduled for February 7, 2022

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit #111.12.21 for a Type E home-based business (Hudytech Ltd., mobile mechanic services) at 22 Springwood Drive NE, subject to conditions including no outside storage, limited parking, and compliance with bylaws. The motion was carried. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included election of chair and vice-chair, adoption of agenda, and approval of previous minutes.

• Approved DPA 111.12.21 for Type E home-based business (Hudytech Ltd.) at 22 Springwood Drive NE (carried)
• Elected S. Torresan-Chykerda as chair (accepted)
• Elected C. Mandau as vice-chair (accepted)
• Adopted agenda as amended (carried)
• Accepted minutes of December 6, 2021 meeting (carried)