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Slave Lake public meetings in 2024

46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 10, 2024

Town Council

Council to debate 2025 interim budget, housing contract, and advertising bylaw

The Town of Slave Lake Council, sitting as Committee of the Whole, will discuss several items including the 2025 interim operating and capital budget, a proposed revision to commercial advertising rates bylaw, and a contract award for design services for the Fournier Place housing development. The agenda also includes an RCMP quarterly report, review of 2024 town policies, and a new election bylaw. No decisions are final at this committee meeting; recommendations may be brought to a future council meeting.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

Town Council

Council to hold public hearing on Municipal Reserve disposal

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the disposal of Municipal Reserve lands. The meeting also includes a review of the Procedures Bylaw and a delegation from Sawridge Creek Clean.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to decide on disposal of reserve lands, three development permits

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permit applications: a 6-month review of a home-based business, a recreational establishment occupying space, and a general retail major. Also on the agenda is an application to dispose of Municipal Reserve Lands, which could affect public land use. The commission will also adopt the 2025 meeting schedule and review development permit referrals.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Town Council

Council to consider disposal of Municipal Reserve Lands

The Town Council will meet to discuss the disposal of Municipal Reserve Lands and the Intermunicipal Subdivision Development Appeal Board. The meeting also includes a review of a CRAA renewal letter.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Town Council

Council to receive councillor resignation notification

The Town Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole and in regular session to discuss potential council info sessions, receive a councillor resignation notification, hear the CAO update, review the management task list, and consider committee minutes from various boards. The meeting includes a question period and the State of the Lake report.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

Town Council

Council holds public hearings on two redistricting bylaws

Town Council will hold public hearings for Redistricting Bylaw #19-2024 and Redistricting Bylaw #18-2024, both amending the Land Use Bylaw #22-2007. The council will also consider a flag-raising request from Métis District 21. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and question period.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

Two development permits up for decision: industrial bunkhouse and self-storage facility

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications: DP#51.10.24 for an Industrial Bunkhouse and DP#52.10.24 for a Self Storage Facility. No other business or land use amendments are listed. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Town Council

Council to review garbage service and curbside recycling changes

The Town Council will consider a garbage service review focusing on dumpsters and discuss curbside recycling under Extended Producer Responsibility legislation. Other agenda items include a naming committee delegation for the Emil Persson Project, year-to-date operating results, and a capital projects update. The meeting is primarily discussion of operational reports.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Town Council

Slave Lake Town Council to appoint committee portfolios for 2024-2025

The Town Council is holding an organizational meeting to establish administrative roles for the coming year. The body will review previous appointments and designate new Council Committee portfolios for 2024-2025.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Town Council

Town Council to review snow removal service levels and community grants

The Town Council will discuss a service level report for sidewalk and trail snow removal. The body will also review Fall 2024 External FCSS Community Grants.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to consider two redistricting bylaws for higher-density housing and a mobile home variance

The Municipal Planning Commission will review and provide recommendations on two redistricting bylaws that would rezone multiple lots to allow higher-density residential development. They will also consider a development permit application for a mobile home placement with a variance to age requirements.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

Town Council

Council to discuss ACP Grant for Class II Industrial Landfill

The Town Council will hear a delegation from Molly Fyten of Lesser Slave River regarding an ACP Grant application for a Class II Industrial Landfill, followed by business arising from that delegation. New business includes a market study for Fournier Place high-density residential development and two applications to amend the Land Use Bylaw (Redistricting Bylaws #18-2024 and #19-2024).

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Wed Sep 18, 2024

Youth Advisory Committee

Youth Advisory Committee elects chair, selects programming, events, safety as priorities

The Youth Advisory Committee held its first meeting, adopting the agenda and reviewing roles and the Terms of Reference. Members elected Andre Quimson as Chair and Andre Angelescu as Vice-Chair by anonymous vote. The committee brainstormed and voted on three priority topics for discussion at future meetings: Programming (including options at the Multi Rec Centre), Planned Events (such as Beachfest and Riverboat Daze), and Safety (covering issues at Hilda Eben Park skate park and drug use in parks). Remaining meeting dates were set for November 27, 2024, February 12, 2025, and June 4, 2025 from 6pm to 7:30pm.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024

Town Council

Public hearing on redistricting bylaw and delegations on dumpsters and medical center

Council will hold a public hearing on an application to amend the Inter-Municipal Plan Bylaw #24-2014 (Redistricting Bylaw #15-2024). Delegations include Slave Lake on Watch Association regarding a proposed bylaw on dumpsters and Maskwa Medical Center. Council will also review a service level review of Apex Security and receive the CAO update. A closed session is scheduled for land purchase/sale and a legal development matter.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

Commission to recommend redistricting lands near Mooney Creek from Commercial to Light Industrial

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to Council on Bylaw #15-2024, which would amend the Inter-Municipal Plan to redistrict lands near Mooney Creek from Commercial to Light Industrial for Summit Oilfield Servicing Ltd. The commission will also review minutes from August 12 and development permit applications. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

Town Council

Council to discuss automated traffic enforcement, snow removal, and Indigenous relations

The Town Council will review reports on Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous relations, street snow removal service levels, and automated traffic enforcement including photo radar history. Correspondence from the Alberta North Central Alliance regarding a mental health and addiction symposium will be received. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

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Wed Aug 21, 2024

Town Council

Regular Council meeting with only procedural boilerplate

The agenda for this Regular Meeting of Council contains only the Town's vision and mission statements and a placeholder date and time. No specific items for discussion, decision, or public hearing are listed. This meeting is entirely procedural with no substantive business on the agenda.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

Town Council

Council to consider planning fees and inter-municipal plan amendments

The Town Council will discuss updates to planning and development fees and amendments to the Inter-Municipal Plan. The meeting also includes a report on MRC Rink usage and a revision to Bylaw #05-2023.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024

Town Council

Town Council to discuss homeless shelter suspension and new rates bylaw

The Town Council will meet to consider the suspension of the Slave Lake Homeless Shelter operation and the Administrative Rates Bylaw #16-2024. The meeting also includes a first-quarter municipal policing report and a report on a councillor resignation.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

MPC to decide on commercial school permit for YK Careers Education Society at 215 Main Street NE

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit for a commercial school (YK Careers Education Society) at Unit 213, 215 Main Street NE in the C1 Downtown Commercial Mixed-Use District. The use is discretionary, and staff recommend approval. The meeting will also adopt minutes from July 8, 2024.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

Town Council

Council to discuss land use bylaw amendments and short term rentals

The Slave Lake Town Council will review a regulatory amendment to the Land Use Bylaw and a final report on short term rentals. The agenda also includes discussions regarding property tax categories for derelict properties and MRC office renovations.

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Mon Jul 8, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

Proposal to allow educational establishments in the downtown commercial district

The Commission is reviewing Bylaw #13-2024, which would add educational establishments as a discretionary use in the C1-Downtown Commercial Mixed-Use District. The Planning Department recommends supporting this amendment. The meeting also includes a development referral regarding a modular home in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

Town Council

Council to discuss redistricting bylaw and homeless shelter report

The Slave Lake Town Council will review amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding redistricting. The agenda also includes a report on a homeless shelter and results from an expression of interest for Sunset Place. Additionally, council will review cheques over $50,000 and year-to-date budget performance.

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Wed Jun 19, 2024

Town Council

Council to review Community Event Grant Policy and hear tourism delegation

The Slave Lake Town Council will discuss the Community Event Grant Policy. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Slave Lake Tourism Society and Alberta North Central Alliance.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

Review of redistricting bylaw amendment and seasonal cabin referral

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider Land Use Bylaw Amendment #12-2024 regarding redistricting. The meeting also includes a development referral for a seasonal cabin and a review of the May 2024 building value report.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

Town Council

Council discusses security proposals and community grants

The Slave Lake Town Council will hold a Committee of the Whole and a regular meeting. The agenda includes discussions on supplementary security proposals and community FCSS grants. The council will also review service levels for parks, dust control, gravel roads, and street sweeping.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

Town Council

Council to review security proposals and land use bylaw amendments

The Slave Lake Town Council will meet on June 4, 2024, to hear a presentation from Apex Security regarding public security unit materials. The agenda also includes discussions on supplementary security proposals, land use bylaw amendments, and development permit fees.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Town Council

Council to review homeless shelter development permit and water conservation plan

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to consider several reports and decisions, including the results of an expression of interest for Sunset Place, a development permit for a homeless shelter, and a water conservation plan in response to Alberta's 2024 drought forecast. The agenda also includes a delegation from the RCMP on a quarterly report and recognition of Pride Month. The meeting will close with an in-camera session on a legal development matter.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Town Council

Council to hear delegation on homeless shelter, discuss permanent location

The Town of Slave Lake council is holding a Committee of the Whole and regular meeting. They will hear delegations from Northern Haven Support Society and Dialogue Partners, then discuss a permanent homeless shelter location. The agenda also includes the CAO update, management task list, and committee minutes.

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Tue May 7, 2024

Town Council

Council to award contract for sanitary sewer expansion Phase 2

The Town Council of Slave Lake is meeting to consider several reports, including awarding a contract for the Sanitary Sewer Industrial Zone Low Pressure Expansion (Phase 2), receiving the 2023 Fire Services Annual Report, and reviewing year-to-date budget figures. They will also discuss equipment for a Wildland Urban Interface Type 1 Trailer and consider proclamations for Seniors' Week and Lemonade Day.

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Tue Apr 23, 2024

Town Council

Council to decide on three land-use bylaws and multiple contract awards

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to consider three land-use bylaws (rezonings and a regulatory amendment), award contracts for road and downtown revitalization projects, and discuss policies on vending, recreation fees, and audited financial statements. The agenda also includes a discussion on industrial crime and in-camera legal matters.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Town Council

Council to award contracts for watermain replacements and park trail

The Town of Slave Lake Council will review reports on emergency social services and program events. The primary decisions involve awarding contracts for the Hilda Eben Park asphalt trail and watermain replacements on 8th St NW and 9th St SE. The meeting also includes a Chief Administrative Officer update and minutes from various standing committees.

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Mon Apr 8, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

Municipal Planning Commission to review land use bylaws and development permits

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to discuss three Land Use Bylaw amendments and a development permit for a major renovation. The body will also review a subdivision referral and a six-month review for Swaadh - Delight in Every Bite.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

Town Council

Council reviews short-term rental options and awards road repair contracts

The Town of Slave Lake Council will review an options report on short-term rentals and a market study for the Slave Lake Industrial Park. The meeting includes contract awards for the 2024 asphalt patching and concrete repair programs. Council will also consider a bylaw regarding the naming of development areas, roads, parks, trails, and municipal facilities.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

Town Council

Council to review climate risk assessment, revised policies, construction plans

Slave Lake Town Council is meeting to discuss several reports and new business items, including a climate change risk and vulnerability assessment, revised town policies for 2024, and construction season service levels. The CAO will provide an update, and the council will review committee minutes. A closed session is scheduled for a legal development matter.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

Town Council

Council to review 2024 organizational chart and hear from MLA

The Town of Slave Lake Council is holding its regular meeting, primarily to adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. They will hear a delegation from MLA Scott Sinclair and review the 2024 organizational chart. The meeting also includes a question period, a 'State of the Lake' update, and a closed session for citizen appointments to a committee.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review development permits for Northern Lakes College and Lakeside Ford

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on development permit applications. Key items include a mobile lab for Northern Lakes College and automotive and RV sales and service for Lakeside Ford.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Town Council

Council reviews 2024 tax recovery auction and planning fee bylaws

The Town of Slave Lake Council is meeting to approve minutes and review a package of new business items. Key decisions include the appointment of an assessor, the 2024 tax recovery public auction, and updates to planning and development fees. The agenda also covers a road closure bylaw and development concepts for the Sunset Place area.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Town Council

Council to adopt 2024 operating and capital budget

This meeting includes the adoption of the 2024 operating and capital budget, a key financial decision for the town. Council will also approve a list of panelists for the Capital Region Assessment Review Board and receive the CAO's February update. Several committee minutes and a closed session for legal matters are also on the agenda.

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Wed Feb 7, 2024

Wildfire Legacy Corporation Board

Naming Committee to review policy, reserve list, shelter name

The Naming Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the policy for naming development areas, roads, parks, trails, and municipal facilities, review the naming reserve list, and consider a name for the long-term shelter based on public consultation. They will also discuss appointing a public member. The agenda includes approving minutes from previous meetings.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

Town Council

Council to review Caribou Trail speed limits and hear from MLA

Slave Lake Town Council's regular meeting includes a speed review for Caribou Trail, a proclamation for Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, and a discussion on the Naming Committee list. MLA Scott Sinclair will also address council as a delegation.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

Municipal Planning Commission to review three development permit applications

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider development permits for an industrial camp, a driveway variance, and fascia signs. The body will also review building value reports.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Town Council

Council to consider four borrowing bylaws and child care survey results

The Town of Slave Lake council is meeting to adopt minutes, hear a delegation from Community Futures, and discuss several reports. Key items include results of a community child care survey, four borrowing bylaws (two for borrowing and two for interim financing), and a flag and commemorative lighting policy. The meeting also includes a question period, correspondence, and a closed session on a legal development matter.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Town Council

Council meets in closed session for HR matters

This is a special meeting of Slave Lake Town Council with a single substantive item: a closed session under FOIP for personal and human resources matters. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

Town Council

Council to adjust Committee of the Whole meeting date for March 16, 2024

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and consider a report (RFD-24-203) to adjust the Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for March 16, 2024. There is also a question period and correspondence, including an invitation to the Rural Ed Symposium.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Tri-Council Health Committee

Tri-Council Health Committee to set 2024 meeting time, review terms

The Tri-Council Health Committee will hear verbal reports on health programs and EMS, set the 2024 meeting time, review a letter to Sawridge, and discuss its Terms of Reference and a home care presentation. The agenda is largely routine, with most items being updates or discussions rather than final decisions.

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