Slave Lake public meetings in 2023

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve previous minutes, and hear delegations, including one from Slave Lake Ventures Ltd regarding a tax arrears penalty and a request for tax cancellation under Section 347. The council will also receive correspondence and hold a question period.

• Delegation from Slave Lake Ventures Ltd on tax arrears (letter for $10,033.00)
• Delegation from Diana Spilak
• Delegation from Brian Persson
• Business arising: Tax Cancellation Section 347 (RFD-23-202)
• Correspondence: LGFF Program Launch Letter and Otipemisiwak Metis Government request

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to hear delegations from the Children's Resource Centre and the Chamber of Commerce, and to discuss new business including the Youth Advisory Council's terms of reference, a tax sale process presentation, and revised town policies. They will also receive committee minutes, a CAO update, and a management task list. The agenda includes routine reports and correspondence, with no major decisions listed.

• Delegations from Children's Resource Centre and Slave Lake and District Chamber of Commerce
• Youth Advisory Council Terms of Reference (RFD-23-199)
• Tax Sale Process Presentation 2023
• 2023 Town of Slave Lake Revised Policies (RFD-23-200)
• Beautification Loan Partnership with Community Futures

Town Council

This is a regular meeting of the Slave Lake Town Council. The main items are reports on short-term rentals, including a background report and community survey results, and correspondence from the High Prairie School Division regarding a proposed homeless shelter. The meeting also includes the swearing in of a new councillor and adoption of previous minutes.

• Short-term rentals background report (RFD-23-197)
• Short-term rentals community survey #1 (RFD-23-198)
• Correspondence from High Prairie School Division re proposed homeless shelter
• Swearing in of new councillor

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review two development permit applications: a detached dwelling with a below-grade secondary suite at 300-5 Street NE, and a group home (Mamawi-Wikiwak). They will also discuss several development referrals from MD #124, a TELUS telecommunications tower, and set 2024 meeting dates.

• DP# 74.09.23: Detached dwelling with below-grade secondary suite at 300-5 Street NE (R2 district)
• DP# 86.11.23 & 87.11.23: Mamawi-Wikiwak group home
• MD #124 referrals: sea cans (23-D-052), mobile home (23-D-051), storage yard with offices (23-D-049)
• Telecommunications tower by TELUS
• 2024 MPC meeting dates

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is holding a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from previous meetings, and discuss new business. The main item is a report on the Snow and Ice Control Policy, which will be reviewed for potential changes. The meeting also includes a public question period and a 'State of the Lake' presentation.

• Snow and Ice Control Policy report
• Minutes of November 7, 2023 Regular Meeting
• Minutes of November 14, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting
• Question Period
• State of the Lake presentation

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole and in regular session to discuss and decide on several operational items, including project updates on road assessment and drainage master plan, a review of assistant lifeguard services, and tender awards for green space and janitorial contracts. They will also consider revised policies, council compensation, and town office reception service levels. The meeting includes a delegation from Stage North, a CAO update, and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Tender award for Green Space Contracts 2024-2026 (RFD-23-191)
• Tender award for Government Centre Janitorial Contract (RFD-23-190)
• Project update on Road Assessment and Drainage Master Plan (RFD-23-194)
• 2023 Town of Slave Lake Revised Policies (RFD-23-193)
• Council Compensation Policy (RFD-23-195)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to consider several items, including awarding a contract for rewriting the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, setting 2024 priorities, and reviewing development and borrowing bylaws. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and correspondence, but the main decisions involve planning and financial matters.

• Award of contract for rewrite of Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw (RFD-23-185)
• 2024 Priorities - Action Plan and Downtown and Main Street Area Plan (RFD-23-178)
• Development Permit Application #82.10.23 for accessory building (shed)
• Borrowing Bylaw 21-2023 (RFD-23-186) and Bylaw 22-2023 (RFD-23-189)
• Procedural Bylaw #23-2023 (RFD-23-188)

Inter-Municipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Inter-Municipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is meeting to hear an appeal from neighbors regarding a development permit for supportive housing. The board will determine if the permit for a recovery home should be confirmed, revoked, or varied.

• Appeal of Development Permit #63.08.23 for supportive housing at 800 1A Ave SW
• Proposed recovery home for up to 4 individuals by Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centre
• Review of $300.00 appeal fee paid by appellant
• Approval of minutes from June 29, 2022 and November 22, 2022

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit for a wheelchair ramp and a front yard setback variance at 332 3 Street NE, as well as a six-month review of a home-based catering business. The meeting also includes routine items like electing a chair, adopting minutes, and receiving a building value report.

• DPA #80.10.23: Accessory Use, Wheelchair Ramp, variance to front yard setback from 6.4 m to 5.27 m at 332 3 Street NE
• DP #16.03.23: Type E Home Based Business (Steffanie Anne Ducusin) 6-month review
• Building Value Report - September 2023
• Election of Chair & Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from October 2, 2023 meeting

Tri-Council Health Committee

The committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Co-Chair and discuss the Terms of Reference. The agenda includes verbal reports on RH PAP and EMS, as well as a discussion on home care.

• Election of Chair and Co Chair
• Review of Terms of Reference
• Home Care Presentation discussion
• Verbal reports from RH PAP, Johan van der Nest, Chris Taylor, and Cale Holmstrom (EMS)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council. Council will consider reports on ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas franchise fees, and an ATCO invest/non-invest proposal. The agenda includes only these items plus adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas franchise fees (RFD-23-183)
• ATCO invest/non-invest proposal

Town Council

This is the organizational meeting of Slave Lake Town Council, where members will adopt the agenda, review the previous year's minutes, and set the council meeting schedule for 2023-2024. Council will also review and appoint members to council committees for the coming year. The meeting includes a closed session to elect public board members for the Municipal Planning Commission, Slave Lake Library Board, and Subdivisional and Development Appeal Board.

• Adoption of agenda for October 17, 2023
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2022 organizational meeting
• Council Meeting Schedule 2023-2024 (RFD-23-182)
• Review of Council Committee Appointments 2022-2023
• Council Committee Appointments 2023-2024

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to consider a change to snow storage on Springwood Drive NE, review summer 2023 tourism marketing results, and hear a delegation from the Lesser Slave Lake Regional Arts Council about a 2024 mural. The agenda also includes routine items like adoption of minutes and correspondence.

• Change to snow storage on Springwood Drive NE (RFD-23-180)
• Tourism marketing campaign results for summer 2023 (RFD-23-181)
• Delegation from Lesser Slave Lake Regional Arts Council on 2024 mural
• Delegation from Fire Services - NLC/TOSL Students
• Correspondence from Alberta Municipalities on Extended Producer Responsibility

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting on October 10, 2023, to discuss and decide on several reports and new business items. Key topics include a summer update from the Visitor Information Centre, a report on sidewalk and trail snow removal service levels, a temporary shelter proposal, an Alberta Community Partnership grant application, and a bylaw combining commercial advertising rates and facility/community fees. The meeting also includes a closed session for land purchase/sale discussions.

• Visitor Information Centre Summer 2023 Update (RFD-23-173)
• Sidewalks & Trails Snow Removal Service Level Report (RFD-23-175) referencing Bylaw #08-2022
• Temporary Shelter proposal (RFD-23-174)
• Alberta Community Partnership Grant Application (RFD-23-177)
• Combining Bylaw #04-2022 (Commercial Advertising Rates) and Bylaw #01-2023 (Facility and Community) into Bylaw 21-2023

Tri-Council Health Committee

The Tri-Council Health Committee is meeting to elect a Chair and Co-Chair, review its Terms of Reference, and receive a presentation on home care services. The agenda also includes verbal reports on the RH PAP program and EMS recruitment in the Slave Lake region. The meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2023, at 1:15 PM.

• Election of Chair and Co-Chair
• Review of Terms of Reference
• Home Care Presentation and discussion
• Verbal reports on RH PAP and EMS recruitment
• Next meeting set for December 7, 2023

Slave Lake Airport Commission

The Slave Lake Airport Commission is meeting to review the 2024 draft operations budget, discuss fog seal and line repainting, and consider a succession plan for the airport manager. They will also review results of the shoreline erosion engineering RFP, where AKRON Engineering submitted the lowest bid at $94,540. The meeting includes a closed session for the airport manager's performance evaluation.

• 2024 Draft Operations Budget review
• Shoreline RFP results: AKRON Engineering low bid $94,540
• Fog Seal & Line Repainting project discussion
• APM succession plan
• Closed session: APM performance evaluation

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council is meeting to consider a Land Use Bylaw amendment (Bylaw #19-2023) with a public hearing, review a development concept for Sunset Place, and discuss plans for a fall 2023 municipal by-election. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, a question period, and a closed session for legal advice.

• Public hearing and amendment to Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw #19-2023)
• Development concept for Sunset Place (RFD-23-137)
• Fall 2023 municipal by-election (RFD-23-171)
• Closed session for advice from officials or lawyer (FOIP Sections 23 and 24)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications: a supportive housing recovery house for up to four individuals at 800 1A Avenue SW, and a food catering service. They will also review a land use bylaw amendment regarding shelters, discuss a TELUS telecommunications facility location, and hear about short-term rentals. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• DPA #63.08.23: Supportive housing (recovery house) for up to 4 residents at 800 1A Avenue SW, by Poundmakers Lodge Treatment Centres
• DPA #78.09.23: Discretionary use for Type E HBB, food catering services
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment #19-2023: Regulatory and redistricting amending bylaw regarding shelters
• TELUS telecommunications facility location selection discussion
• Short-term rentals: interview of MPC as a whole by Eric Swanson, Third Space Planning

Town Council

The Slave Lake Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including fall 2023 community grants, a possible speed limit change on Main Street, and the 2023 Economic Development Action Plan. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, correspondence, and a question period.

• Fall 2023 External Community FCSS Grants (RFD-23-169)
• Main Street Speed Limit Exploration (RFD-23-172)
• Economic Development Action Plan 2023
• Correspondence: Region 5, Metis Nation of Alberta invitation
• State of the Lake update

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council will hold a Committee of the Whole and regular meeting on September 12, 2023. They will consider an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, review engagement results from a gap analysis, and decide on awarding a contract for the Caribou Trail Low Pressure System (Phase 1). The council will also receive updates on capital projects and the CAO's report.

• Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #19-2023
• Gap Analysis - Engagement Results
• Caribou Trail Low Pressure System (Phase 1) - Award Recommendation
• Capital Projects Update Report - 2023
• RCMP delegation by Casey Bruyns

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application for two residential driveways at 299/301 4 Avenue NW, including a variance to reduce the driveway depth from the required 25 ft to 20 ft 4 in for the east unit. The application is recommended for approval by the Planning Department. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• DP #64.08.23: Two residential driveways and a variance to driveway depth at 299/301 4 Avenue NW (Lots 8A and 8B, Block 12, Plan 202 0229)
• Variance request: reduce driveway depth from 25 ft to 20 ft 4 in (18% variance, within 30% maximum)
• Driveways to be hard surfaced with concrete; west unit driveway 26 ft 2 in x 25 ft, east unit 20 ft 4 in x 22 ft
• Approval of August 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from August 22, 2023, and discuss a Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan. The meeting also includes a question period, a 'State of the Lake' item, and a closed session for legal advice. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan (RFD-23-160)
• Adoption of agenda
• Minutes of August 22, 2023 regular meeting
• Closed session for advice from officials or lawyer (FOIP Sections 23 and 24)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of the Slave Lake Town Council with a single substantive item: a closed session. The closed session will address intergovernmental relations under FOIPP Section 21 and matters of individual or public safety under FOIPP Section 18. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Closed session on intergovernmental relations (FOIPP Section 21)
• Closed session on individual or public safety (FOIPP Section 18)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application from the Slave Lake Homeless Coalition for a temporary shelter and storage shed at 901 Caribou Trail NW, a discretionary use in the Institutional District. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, and other routine business.

• DP #62.08.23: Temporary shelter (ATCO trailer, 24 ft x 60 ft) and shed for Slave Lake Homeless Coalition at 901 Caribou Trail NW
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2023 MPC meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023

Slave Lake Airport Commission

The Slave Lake Airport Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including the adoption of the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and a delegation from the Homeless Coalition. New business items include a forestry gate, airfield lighting, and a closed-session performance evaluation of the airport manager. The agenda includes attachments with detailed reports on management updates, forestry gate, and airfield lighting.

• Delegation from Homeless Coalition – Stacey Carmichael
• Discussion on Forestry Gate
• Discussion on Airfield Lighting
• APM Performance Evaluation – Closed Session
• Management Update Report

The Commission approved the purchase of a new airfield lighting regulator using Capital Reserve funds. The board also decided to defer a request from the Homeless Coalition regarding land for a shelter until the airport master plan is reviewed in Spring 2024.

• Approved $16,182 plus GST for a new airfield lighting regulator (Motion#29-23)
• Deferred review of Homeless Coalition land request until Spring 2024 (Motion#24-23)
• Approved increasing monthly finance charges from 1.5% to 3% effective January 1, 2024 (Motion#25-23)
• Approved $225 hourly invoice rate for Town of Slave Lake operations use of snow blower (Motion#27-23)
• Approved $250 fine for leaving forestry warehouse gate open effective January 1, 2024 (Motion#28-23)
• Approved transition to paperless agenda packages (Motion#30-23)
• Appointed Sandra, Shawn, and Brian to the APM Performance Evaluation sub committee (Motion#31-23)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative matters, including new bylaws for rates, commercial/industrial tax incentives, fire services fees, traffic, and water/wastewater. They will also review budget projections, snow removal service levels, and inter-municipal agreements. Delegations will address property tax penalties and other items.

• Administrative Rates Bylaw #15-2023
• Commercial and Industrial Municipal Tax Incentive Bylaw #XX-23
• Update to Fees in Fire Services Bylaw
• Traffic Bylaw #17-2023
• Water and Wastewater Bylaw #16-2023

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting as Committee of the Whole and in regular session. They will hear delegations from the Slave Lake Homeless Coalition Society and a waste management presentation, receive the CAO update and management task list, and consider correspondence and proclamations. The agenda includes two closed session items on intergovernmental relations.

• Delegation from Stacey Carmichael, Slave Lake Homeless Coalition Society
• Delegation from Jule Asterisk on waste management (EPR/REAC)
• CAO Update for August 2023
• Correspondence regarding EV charger
• Proclamation request for Rail Safety Week 2023

Tri-Council Health Committee

The Tri-Council Health Committee is meeting to receive verbal updates on ongoing business, including reports on the RH PAP program, EMS, and a report from Chris Taylor. The agenda includes adoption of the July 6, 2023 minutes and setting the next meeting date. No new business items are listed.

• Verbal report on RH PAP from Holly Handfield
• Verbal report on EMS from Cale Holmstrom
• Verbal report from Chris Taylor
• Adoption of July 6, 2023 minutes
• Next meeting set for Thursday, September 7 at 3:15 PM

The committee accepted the amended minutes from the July 6 meeting. Members discussed healthcare staffing, the transition to Connect Care, and potential changes to the committee's meeting frequency and scope.

• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Consensus)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 5 at 3:15PM

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications: a Type E home-based business for clothing sales at 224 3 Avenue NW, and a discretionary use application for a second approach by Venom Fluid Management. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the July 10 meeting.

• DP#52.07.23 (HBB #03.23): Type C Home Based Business for Aliyah Malaca at 224 3 Avenue NW
• DP#51.07.23: Discretionary Use - Second Approach for Venom Fluid Management
• Adoption of agenda and minutes of July 10, 2023 MPC meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a development permit for a Type E Home Based Business. The permit allows for general retail clothing sales at 224 3 Avenue NW.

• Approved Development Permit #52.07.23 for Aliyah Malaca (MSC Alberta By Ali Sports) to operate a general retail clothing business (Carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications, including a bulk fuel and chemical storage facility and an excavation/grading project for Northern Lakes College. They will also review a land use bylaw amendment for Beauty Queen Hair Salon and the May 2023 building value report.

• DP#49.06.23: Two above-ground fuel storage tanks (25,000 L methanol, 32,500 L oil demulsifier, 32,500 L antifoam) at 601 10 Avenue NW
• DP#50.06.23: Excavation, stripping, and grading for educational use by Northern Lakes College
• Bylaw #14-2023: Land use regulatory amendment for Beauty Queen Hair Salon
• Building Value Report for May 2023

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two discretionary use development permits and one subdivision application. The commission also expressed support for a land use bylaw amendment regarding a hair salon.

• Approved Development Permit #49.06.23 for two aboveground bulk fuel storage and distribution tanks at 6011 10 Avenue NW (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Permit #50.06.23 for excavation, stripping, and grading for educational use at 1201 Main Street SE (CARRIED)
• Supported Bylaw #14-2023 regarding Beauty Queen Hair Salon (CARRIED)
• Approved Subdivision Application 6011.19/SUB01.23 for semi-detached buildings by Ben Penner (CARRIED)
• Accepted Building Value Report May 2023 as information (CARRIED)
• Accepted minutes of the June 19, 2023 meeting (CARRIED)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council will meet on July 10, 2023, as a Committee of the Whole and in a regular meeting. The main item is a public hearing on Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw #14-2023, followed by discussion of letters to ministers for the Fall ABmunis conference. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, a CAO update, and committee minutes.

• Public hearing on Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw #14-2023
• Discussion of letters to ministers for Fall ABmunis
• CAO Update July 2023
• Management Task List for July 2023
• Committee minutes from Community Services and Property Services

Tri-Council Health Committee

The Tri-Council Health Committee is meeting to hear verbal reports from representatives on the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP), EMS services, and other ongoing health initiatives. The committee will also discuss appointing a liaison to support the IEN (International Educated Nurses) committee. The agenda includes adopting the June 1, 2023 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Verbal report on RhPAP from Holly Handfield
• Verbal report on EMS services from Cale Holmstrom
• Discussion on IEN Committee Support Liaison for RhPAP
• Adoption of June 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 10 at 3:15 PM

The committee accepted several verbal reports regarding local healthcare staffing and clinic operations as information. Discussions focused on physician vacancies, the transition to the NetCare system, and the integration of international nurses.

• Approved agenda as amended (Consensus)
• Approved June 1, 2023, meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Accepted ongoing business reports as information (Consensus)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is holding its regular meeting on July 4, 2023. Key items include a public hearing on a redistricting bylaw (Bylaw #13-2023) to amend the Land Use Bylaw, and discussions on extending school zone hours, reducing the unposted speed limit, a new Water and Wastewater Bylaw, and an industrial sewer main network expansion. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a request to change a future meeting date.

• Public hearing on Redistricting Bylaw #13-2023 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Discussion on extending school zone hours (RFD-23-140)
• Discussion on reducing unposted speed limit (RFD-23-142)
• Water and Wastewater Bylaw (RFD-23-141)
• Industrial Sewer Main Network Expansion (RFD-23-143)

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a single substantive item: a request to add legal and cleanup costs to the tax roll for property roll number 20246.00. The council will decide whether to approve this addition, as outlined in the report RFD-23-138. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Approval to add legal and clean up costs to roll 20246.00 (RFD-23-138)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to consider several administrative and regulatory items, including a delegation from ATCO about streetlight conversion and billing, an update on intersection traffic studies, EV charger user rates, an administrative rates bylaw, a Land Use Bylaw amendment, short-term rental regulations, and a contract award for an ERP system implementation. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, amendment of meeting minutes, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• ATCO delegation on streetlight conversion and billing (LED conversion proposal)
• Project update on Intersection Traffic Studies (RFD-23-131)
• EV Charger User Rates - Strategies (RFD-23-135)
• Administrative Rates Bylaw #15-2023 (RFD-23-133)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw #14-2023 (RFD-23-129)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a recommendation on Bylaw #13-2023, which would rezone Lot 19, Block 12, Plan 897 NY at 300-5 Street NE from R2 (Medium Density Residential) to R3 (High Density Residential) to allow a fourplex. The Planning Department recommends against the rezoning, citing concerns about spot zoning and the lot's size. The commission will also adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the June 5, 2023 meeting.

• Rezoning application by Metis Urban Housing for 300-5 Street NE from R2 to R3 to permit a fourplex
• Planning Department recommends not supporting Bylaw #13-2023 due to spot zoning and lot size concerns
• Public hearing for Bylaw #13-2023 scheduled for July 4, 2023
• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023 meeting
• No development permit applications or proposed subdivisions listed on the agenda

The Municipal Planning Commission voted to defeat Bylaw 13-2023 regarding a Land Use Bylaw redistricting amendment for Metis Urban Housing. The commission also accepted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 5, 2023, meeting.

• Bylaw 13-2023 (Metis Urban Housing redistricting amendment) defeated
• June 5, 2023, meeting minutes accepted
• Meeting agenda accepted

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting as Committee of the Whole and in regular session. They will discuss reports on playground and parks service levels and an on-call program review, receive the CAO's June 2023 update, and review the management task list. The agenda also includes committee minutes and a closed session on a legal development matter.

• Playground and Parks Service Levels report (RFD-23-123)
• On-Call Program Review & Recommendations (RFD-23-128)
• CAO Update June 2023
• Management Task List for June 13, 2023
• Closed session on legal development matter (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 25, 27)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to consider several items, including public hearings on a land use bylaw amendment, a redistricting bylaw, a subdivision time extension, an ATCO street light proposal, a tax cancellation, a lifeguard wage grid adjustment, automated traffic enforcement contract options, and authorization for administrative negotiations. The agenda also includes correspondence about residential street parking and a closed session on a legal land purchase/sale.

• Public hearing on Bylaw #09-2023 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment)
• Redistricting Bylaw #13-2023 to amend Land Use Bylaw #22-2007
• Subdivision endorsement and registration time extension
• ATCO Street Light Proposal
• Tax cancellation for #75, 812 6 Ave SW

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a discretionary use permit for 12 cabins at 1000 Caribou Trail NW and granted permanent approval for a home-based jewelry business. The commission also supported a Land Use Bylaw regulatory amendment and provided direction regarding a proposed TELUS tower location.

• Approved permanent Development Permit #01.01.23 for home-based jewelry sales at 301-13 Street SE
• Approved Development Permit #28.04.23 for 12 cabins at 1000 Caribou Trail NW
• Supported Land Use Bylaw Regulatory Amendment Bylaw #09-2023 (Spring Fresh)
• Directed Administration to advise TELUS that the MRC site is not viable and suggest land south of Northern Lakes College

Tri-Council Health Committee

The Tri-Council Health Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing health services, including verbal reports on RHAP, EMS, and physician recruitment. New business includes a proposal for welcome baskets for international nurses. The agenda also includes adoption of the April 18, 2023 minutes and a round table discussion. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2023 at 3:15 PM in the TOSL Sawridge Creek Meeting Room.

• Welcome baskets for international nurses
• Verbal reports on RHAP, EMS services, and physician recruitment
• Adoption of April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Next meeting date set for July 6, 2023

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 18, 2023. Members received an update regarding room preparation for international nurses at Vanderwell Lodge. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted June 1, 2023 agenda (Consensus)
• Adopted April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Accepted round table updates as information (Consensus)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes, hear a delegation, and discuss several reports including a joint school site servicing extension, a credit card payment feature, audited 2022 financial statements, and an emergency management bylaw. They will also consider deferring offsite levies and proclaim Lemonade Day. The meeting includes a closed session for a legal development matter.

• Joint School Site Servicing - West End Extension (RFD-23-113)
• Payment Feature - Credit Card (RFD-23-114)
• Audited 2022 Financial Statements
• Town of Slave Lake Emergency Management Bylaw #12-2023 (RFD-23-116)
• Deferral of Offsite Levies (RFD-23-115)

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council will meet on May 9, 2023, to review and decide on several operational and financial items. These include approving spring 2023 FCSS grants, proclaiming Economic Development Week, and receiving service level reports on dust control and street sweeping. Council will also review a financial update on 2023 wildfire costs and consider a request for emergency preparedness equipment authorization. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes, a CAO update, and a closed session on a legal development matter.

• Spring 2023 External Community FCSS Grants (RFD-23-108)
• Economic Development Week Proclamation (RFD-23-110)
• Dust Control - Gravel Road Service Level Report
• Street Sweeping Service Level Report
• 2023 Wild Fire - Financial Update and Emergency Preparedness Equipment Authorization (RFD-23-112)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council meets on May 2, 2023, to consider four main items: a Land Use Bylaw Amendment, a request for tax penalty forgiveness, an award recommendation for the Downtown Revitalization Project's East Walkway, and the final design for Welcome to Slave Lake signs. The meeting also includes a report on EMS support response from Minister Copping and a State of the Lake update.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw #09-2023 (RFD-23-105)
• Delegation request for tax penalty forgiveness (Blanchette Request, RFD-23-107)
• Downtown Revitalization Project: Award recommendation for East Walkway (RFD-23-106)
• Welcome to Slave Lake Signs: Decision request to finalize design (RFD-23-109)
• Correspondence from Minister Copping regarding EMS Support Response

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application for a detached dwelling with a side-yard setback variance, a below-grade secondary suite, and a detached garage at 813 11 Street SE. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, and other routine business.

• DPA #25.04.23: Detached dwelling with side yard variance, secondary suite, and detached garage at 813 11 Street SE
• Variance request under Land Use Bylaw #22-2007, Section 13(9(j))
• Previous meeting approved home-based business (Magic Touch Therapeutic Massage) at 1020 12 Street SE
• Previous meeting approved relocatable industrial camp facility (bunkhouse) at 409 10 Avenue NW
• TELUS tower location discussed; new site to be proposed to developer

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit #25.04.03 for a detached dwelling, secondary suite, and detached garage. The approval includes a side yard setback variance from 3.0m to 2.95m.

• Approved Development Permit #25.04.03 for a detached dwelling, secondary suite, and detached garage at 813-11 Street SE
• Approved side yard setback variance from 3.0m to 2.95m for 813-11 Street SE
• Required $2,000.00 development deposit for the 11 Street SE project
• Accepted the agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from the April 17, 2023 meeting

Slave Lake Airport Commission

The Slave Lake Airport Commission is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve previous minutes, hear a delegation from Slave Lake Helicopters, and discuss business arising from minutes including the 2022 financial statement, management update, and shoreline erosion. New business includes an LPV approach and an aviation incident. The agenda includes attachments with the February 6 minutes, 2022 financial statement, and other reports.

• Delegation: George Kelham – Slave Lake Helicopters
• 2022 Financial Statement (audited, unqualified opinion)
• Management Update
• Shoreline Erosion
• LPV Approach and Aviation Incident (new business)

The Commission approved proceeding with an RFP for an Airport Master Plan and authorized up to $30,000 from the capital reserve to hire an engineer for a shoreline erosion plan. The board also allocated $48,087 in unrestricted surplus to capital and equipment reserves.

• Approved proceeding with RFP for an Airport Master Plan
• Allocated $40,000 to Capital Reserve and $8,087 to Equipment Reserves from unrestricted surplus
• Approved hiring an engineer for a shoreline plan for up to $30,000 from capital reserve
• Accepted George Kelham's concerns regarding helicopter noise as information
• Accepted 2022 Financial Statement as information
• Accepted LPV Approach and Aviation Incident reports as information

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake council is meeting to consider several reports and new business items, including a joint school site servicing project in the West End, offsite levies and developer contributions, a recommendation to award a 2023 grader purchase, and a supplementary assessment bylaw. The agenda also includes a delegation, a closed session on a legal development matter, and routine items like minutes and question period.

• Joint School Site Servicing - West End (RFD-23-91)
• Offsite Levies and Developer Contributions (RFD-23-85)
• Cheques over $50,000 (RFD-23-103)
• Supplementary Assessment Bylaw #10-2023 (RFD-23-100)
• 2023 Grader Purchase - Recommendation to Award (RFD-23-104)

Tri-Council Health Committee

The Tri-Council Health Committee is meeting to discuss ongoing health services in the Slave Lake area, including verbal reports from local health facility managers. New business includes a letter of support for rural ambulance services, a land acknowledgement session, and initiatives to welcome internationally educated nurses, such as welcome baskets and temporary housing.

• Letter of support for rural ambulance service to Alberta Health Minister
• Welcome baskets for international nurses (MRC passes, Tim Hortons gift cards, library cards)
• Temporary housing with Slave Lake Regional Housing Authority for incoming nurses
• RHPAP Info Series: Land Acknowledgement Session on April 20
• Regional Gathering invitation for May 10 in Grande Prairie

The committee elected a new chairperson and approved the minutes from March 2, 2023. Members received reports on physician and nurse shortages, the Connect Care transition, and the recruitment of five international nurses.

• Elected Julie Brandle as Chairperson (Consensus)
• Approved March 2, 2023, minutes (Consensus)
• Adopted April 18, 2023, agenda (Consensus)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a delegation about a moving light pole, a community clean-up, service levels for permit issuance, and the development of short-term rental regulations. They will also consider contract awards for the 2023 asphalt patching and concrete repair programs, a tourism strategy, committee appointments, and prioritizing municipal input in RCMP contract policing decisions.

• Delegation by Jonathan Allen regarding a moving light pole
• Community Clean Up report (RFD-23-92)
• Service Levels for the Issuance of Permits (RFD-23-88)
• Short Term Rentals Regulation Development (RFD-23-90)
• 2023 Asphalt Patching Program contract award (RFD-23-96) and 2023 Concrete Repair/Replacement Program contract award (RFD-23-97)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake council is meeting to consider two reports: a volunteer firefighter tax credit and business tax credit, and an APEX supplementary pension plan. The agenda also includes correspondence on retroactive salary increase costs, an Alberta Crime Prevention grant, and a letter from Minister Nixon, followed by a closed session on a legal matter.

• Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit and Business Tax Credit (RFD-23-93)
• APEX Supplementary Pension Plan (RFD-23-94)
• Correspondence: Retractive Salary Increase Costs from MLA Tyler Warman
• Alberta Crime Prevention (ACP) Grant letter to Jeff Simpson
• Closed session on legal matter (FOIP Sections 23, 24, 25, 27)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake council will hold a public hearing and consider an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, set the municipal mill rate, and adjust the 2023 operating budget. Delegations will address tax penalties and a library budget request.

• Public hearing on Land Use Bylaw amendment (Bylaw #07-2023)
• Mill Rate Bylaw #08-2023
• Amending 2023 Operating Budget (RFD-23-79)
• Swim Test/Wrist Band Program (RFD-23-89)
• Delegation: Joel and Alicia Blanchette on tax penalties

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting as Committee of the Whole to discuss and receive reports on several operational matters, including the 2023 FireSmart service level, donations to local organizations, institutional voting stations for the 2023 municipal by-election, sports field service levels, and the Automated Traffic Enforcement annual report. The agenda also includes a CAO update, a management task list, and a question period. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for HR and privileged information.

• 2023 FireSmart Service Level report
• Donations to Local Organizations (RFD-23-86)
• Institutional Voting Stations for 2023 Municipal By-Election (RFD-23-84)
• Sports Field Service Level Report 2023 (RFD-23-87)
• Automated Traffic Enforcement Annual Report (RFD-23-80)

Council authorized $25,000 donations each to the Slave Lake Curling Club, Gliwood Golf Club, Slave Lake Gymnastics, and Slave Lake Minor Ball. The council also established institutional voting stations and advanced poll hours for the 2023 municipal by-election.

• Approved $25,000 donations each to Slave Lake Curling Club, Gliwood Golf Club, Slave Lake Gymnastics, and Slave Lake Minor Ball
• Approved Institutional Voting Station March 28, 9:30 am - 11:30 am at Vanderwell Heritage Place
• Approved Institutional Voting Station March 28, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at Sweetgrass Living Care Facility
• Approved Institutional Voting Station March 30, 9:30 am - 11:30 am at Slave Lake Healthcare Facility
• Changed March 29 Advanced Poll hours at Government Centre to 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Approved additional Advanced Poll March 25, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Government Centre
• Accepted 2023 Organizational Chart amendments
• Accepted 2023 FireSmart service level, Sports Field Service Level Report, and Automated Traffic Enforcement Annual Report as information

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake council is meeting to decide on a road closure bylaw, a capital project amendment, and a regional raw water line agreement, among other items. They will also hear reports on traffic enforcement and correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the 2023 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing for the road closure and a closed session for HR matters.

• Road Closure Bylaw #05-2023 (public hearing and consideration)
• Slave Lake Regional Raw Water Line Agreement (RFD-23-82)
• Capital Project Amendment (RFD-23-77)
• Appoint Weed Inspector (RFD-23-75)
• Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) Annual Report

Council approved adding a pump track at Barton Park and a basketball court at Poplar Grove Park using donated funds. The Town also entered into a regional raw water line agreement and decided to cancel the CN Caribou Trail Crossing Project.

• Approved amending 2023 capital projects to add Barton Park pump track and Poplar Grove Park basketball court using $400,000 donation from Torgerson family
• Approved entering the Slave Lake Regional Raw Water Line Agreement with Municipal District of Lesser Slave River and Sawridge First Nation
• Decided not to proceed with CN Caribou Trail Crossing Project and return unexpended funding
• Directed Administration to forward Road Closure Bylaw #05-2023 to the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors for approval
• Appointed Sarah Rempel as municipal inspector under the Weed Control Act
• Accepted February 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Tri-Council Health Committee

The Tri-Council Health Committee will meet to elect a chairperson, hear verbal reports from health facility managers, and discuss the Rhapsody Awards and the iCompass Platform. The meeting includes updates on local health services, staffing, and patient volumes.

• Election of Chairperson
• Verbal reports from SLHCC, SLFCC, EMS, and RHPAP
• Discussion of Rhapsody Awards nominations
• iCompass Platform discussion
• Next meeting set for April 6, 2023

The committee approved the transition from paper to electronic agendas using the iCompass platform. Members received operational reports on hospital statistics, staffing shortages, and the transition to the Connect Care platform.

• Approved transition to iCompass platform for electronic agendas (Consensus)
• Adopted January 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Adopted February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from five previous meetings, and hold a public question period. The main business is a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw #22-2007, introduced as Amending Bylaw #07-2023. No other substantive items are listed.

• Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #22-2007 (Amending Bylaw #07-2023)
• Adoption of agenda
• Approval of minutes from Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Feb 7, and Feb 14 meetings
• Question period for the public

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to receive updates from the Chief Administrative Officer and to discuss new business, including a project update on the CN Caribou Trail crossing and a draft 2023 Communication Plan. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, a question period, and reports from various committees.

• CN Caribou Trail crossing project update
• Communication Plan 2023
• February 2023 Management Task List
• Committee minutes from various boards and committees
• CAO update covering HR, finance, operations, and more

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including appointing an interim mayor, a road closure bylaw, a development permit for a recreation establishment sign, and adopting the 2023/24 operating and capital budgets. Council will also hear a quarterly RCMP report and discuss a municipal by-election.

• Adoption of 2023/24 Operating & Capital Budgets
• Appointment of Interim Mayor
• Road Closure Bylaw #05-2023
• Development Permit Application #04.01.23 for Recreation Establishment - Major and Fascia Sign
• 2023 Municipal By-Election

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on two development permit applications: an outdoor recreation facility (inflatable water slide) at Big Fish Bay RV Resort and a self-storage facility with a rear yard variance and major renovation for residential units and fascia signs by 20/20 Investment Group Inc. They will also hear a delegation from TELUS regarding a tentative telecommunication tower location. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and other routine business.

• DPA #45.08.22: Discretionary Use, Outdoor Recreation Facility (Inflatable Water Slide) at Big Fish Bay RV Resort
• DPA #06.01.23: Discretionary Use, Self Storage Facility & Variance to Rear Yard, Major Renovation for Residential Units and Fascia Signs by 20/20 Investment Group Inc.
• Telecommunication Tower - Tentative Location by Evolve Surface Strategies Inc. for TELUS (delegation via Microsoft Teams)
• Adoption of January 9, 2023 MPC minutes

The Municipal Planning Commission approved two development permits: one for an inflatable waterslide at Big Fish Bay RV Resort and another for a self-storage facility with residential conversions at 217 3 Avenue NW. The latter included a rear yard setback variance and a $10,000 development deposit requirement.

• Approved Development Permit #45.08.22 for an inflatable waterslide at Big Fish Bay RV Resort (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Permit #06.01.23 for a self-storage facility and residential unit renovations at 217 3 Avenue NW (CARRIED)
• Approved a rear yard setback variance from 6m to 4.87m for the 217 3 Avenue NW facility (CARRIED)
• Accepted a report on a tentative TELUS telecommunication tower location as information (CARRIED)

Tri-Council Health Committee

This is a routine Tri-Council Health Committee meeting with no listed decisions or public hearings. The agenda consists of adoption of the agenda, call to order, ongoing business with verbal reports from five individuals, new business, round table, next meeting date, and adjournment. No specific topics, dollar amounts, or project names are provided in the agenda text.

• Verbal report from Anita Fagnan
• Verbal report from Keith Carlson
• Verbal report from Johan van der Nest
• Verbal report from Chris Taylor
• Verbal report from Cale Holmstrom

The committee received verbal updates on clinic staffing, hospital bed capacity, and EMS services. No substantive policy decisions or funding approvals were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the February 2, 2023 agenda (Consensus)

Town Council

Council will hold public hearings and consider second and third reading for four zoning bylaws: an MDP amendment to redesignate 401-3 Avenue NE from Residential to Downtown for an optometry expansion, a Land Use Bylaw amendment to add self-storage as a discretionary use in the C1 district, a redistricting of 300-5 Street NE from R1 to R2 for a semi-detached dwelling, and another Land Use Bylaw amendment. The agenda also includes reports on offsite levies, the 2022 Fire Services Annual Report, a new Fire Bylaw, and agreements for fire services and a regional raw waterline.

• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw #18-2022: redesignate 401-3 Avenue NE from Residential and General Urban to Downtown for Lakeview Optometry expansion
• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw #17-2022: add Self Storage Facility as discretionary use in C1 Downtown Commercial Mixed-Use District
• Public hearing and readings for Bylaw #16-2022: rezone 300-5 Street NE from R1 to R2 for semi-detached dwelling
• Report on deferring offsite levies and developer contributions
• 2022 Fire Services Annual Report and updated Fire Bylaw #03-2023

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council is meeting as Committee of the Whole and in regular session. They will hear delegations from STARS Ambulance and the Chamber of Commerce, receive the CAO update, and consider several reports including a Clean Energy Improvement Bylaw, service levels for development permits, changes to the commercial advertising policy and digital sign rates, snow service levels, and an economic development grant application. The meeting also includes committee minutes and a closed session for intergovernmental relations and policy matters.

• Clean Energy Improvement Bylaw #01-2023
• Service Levels for the Issuance of Development Permits
• Proposed Changes to Commercial Advertising Policy and Bylaw #01-2023 Facility and Community Digital Signs Rate
• Snow Service Level Supplementary Information
• Northern and Regional Economic Development Grant - Industrial Land Market and Fiscal Impact Analysis

Town Council

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a minimal agenda. The only substantive item is a closed session to discuss information that may be published or released within 60 days under FOIP Section 29. The rest is procedural: adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Closed session under FOIP Section 29 for information to be released in 60 days

Town Council

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a Voyent subscription incentive program, proposed changes to the commercial advertising policy and a new bylaw for facility and community electronic sign rates, and a verbal update on snow removal. The agenda also includes correspondence from the Minister of Transportation and RCMP Traffic Services, and closed sessions for citizen committee appointments and HR matters.

• Voyent Subscription Incentive Program
• Proposed Changes to Commercial Advertising Policy and Bylaw #01-2023 - Facility and Community Electronic Signs Rate
• Snow Removal - Verbal Discussion
• Correspondence from Minister of Transportation and RCMP Traffic Services
• Closed session: Citizen Appointments to a Committee and FOIP Human Resources/Personnel

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permit applications, including a tabled agricultural operation by MKB Trucking, a digital sign for A&W Restaurant, and a home-based business. They will also review four land use bylaw and municipal development plan amendments, including redistricting for Metis Urban Housing and Lakeview Optometry Clinic. The meeting includes routine items like electing a chair and adopting minutes.

• DPA #59.11.22: Agricultural operation by MKB Trucking (tabled from Dec. 5, 2022) near Sawridge Creek
• DPA #61.12.22: Minor digital sign for A&W Restaurant (Gordy Ferguson)
• DPA #01.01.23: Type E home-based business for Ofelia De La Cruz
• Bylaw #16-2022: Land use redistricting for Metis Urban Housing
• Bylaw #18-2022: Municipal Development Plan amendment for Lakeview Optometry Clinic

The Municipal Planning Commission approved permits for an agricultural operation, a digital sign for A&W, and a home-based jewelry business. The commission also expressed support for four separate land use and development plan bylaw amendments.

• Approved DP#59.11.22 for Agricultural Operation at Pt. of NE 25-72-6-W5 (Carried)
• Approved DP#64.12.22 for a 4ft.x8ft. Minor Digital Sign at 900 A Main Street SW (Carried)
• Approved DP#01.01.23 for Type E Home-Based Business at 301-13 Street SE (Carried)
• Supported Bylaw#16-2022 redistricting from R1 to R2 for Metis Urban Housing (Carried)
• Supported Bylaw#17-2022 regulatory amendment for 2020 Investment Group Inc. (Carried)
• Supported Bylaw#18-2022 re-designating Lakeview Optometry Clinic (Carried)
• Supported Bylaw#19-2022 redistricting from R1 to C1 for Lakeview Optometry Clinic (Carried)
• Accepted December 2022 and Ten Year Building Value Reports (Carried)

Tri-Council Health Committee

The Tri-Council Health Committee is meeting to receive verbal reports on the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RHAP) grants and other rural health initiatives. They will also discuss the allocation of RHAP grant funds and follow up on items from the November 2022 meeting, including a rural post-secondary experience event.

• Verbal reports from Anita Fagnan (RHAP), Keith Carlson (SLHCC), Johan van der Nest (SLFCC), Chris Taylor, and Cale Holmstrom
• Discussion on allocation of RHAP grant funds
• Follow-up on Rural Post-Secondary Experience Solutions from November meeting minutes
• Adoption of November 15, 2022 minutes

Tri-Council Health Committee

The Tri-Council Health Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from November 15, 2022, and to hear verbal reports on ongoing business, including the RH PAP program and Rural Post-Secondary Experience Solutions. The committee will also discuss the allocation of RHAP grant funds. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business listed.

• Verbal reports from Anita Fagnan, Keith Carlson, Johan van der Nest, Chris Taylor, and Cale Holmstrom
• Discussion on allocation of RHAP grant funds
• Rural Post-Secondary Experience Solutions update