St. Paul public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing updates on a regional recreation feasibility study and a potential $50,000 grant for an electric Zamboni. The meeting also covers department reports regarding the aquatic centre, golf course, and parks facilities.
- Regional Recreation Feasibility Study survey results due December 7th
- Potential $50,000 grant application for an Electric Zamboni
- Approved MCCAC Grant for Aquatic Centre air handling unit retrofit starting September 2023
- Pool slide project deferred until the 2023 Capital Budget
Regular Council
Council is reviewing several financial requests, including the upcoming 3-year operating budget and 5-year capital budget. The agenda also includes a first reading of a new Water & Sewer bylaw and discussions on various community grants.
- Proposed Bylaw 2022-13: Water & Sewer (1st Reading)
- 3 Year Operating Budget review
- 5 Year Capital Budget review
- Northern Lights Library System levy increase
- Community Grant Funding requests for St. Paul Football - Lions and Bengals
Regular Council
The Council will review the 2023 Interim Budget and discuss a regional municipal service delivery study. Other items include a proposal to add a fee for mailed utility invoices and a revision to the snow and ice clearing policy.
- 2023 Interim Budget discussion
- Proposed fee for mailed out utility invoices/bills
- Replacement of Fire Department Command Vehicle
- Clancy Arena Ice Resurfacer request
- Revision of Snow and Ice Clearing Policy
FCSS Advisory Board
The FCSS Advisory Board will meet to review the previous meeting minutes and adopt the current agenda. The board will also discuss feedback from the FCSSAA Conference and receive a report from the FCSS Director.
- FCSSAA Conference Feedback
- FCSS Directors Report
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission met to review the agenda and previous minutes. The commission voted to refuse a development permit for heavy industrial use at 5021-54 Avenue.
- Refusal of Development Permit No. 029-22 for heavy industrial use at 5021-54 Avenue
- Adoption of the April 21, 2022, Municipal Planning Commission minutes
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2023 interim operating budget. Discussions include the initial budget main scenario and a scenario involving the largest tax increase.
- 2023 Interim Operating Budget discussions
- Scenario 1 budget with largest tax increase
- Closed meeting regarding contract details under FOIP Section 16
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The board reviewed department reports covering golf course maintenance, aquatic centre programming, and facility updates. Discussions included upcoming holiday hours, community Christmas activities, and updates on the corporate golf membership structure.
- Approval of 2023 Proposed Corporate Golf Membership
- Approval of $12.00 Daily Trackage Fee
- Discussion of Regional Recreation Feasibility Study
- Update on Aquatic Centre Air Handling Unit grant funding
- Review of holiday operating hours for town facilities
Regular Council
The Council held public hearings regarding changes to in-law suite regulations and intermodal storage container (seacan) rules. They also approved a capital budget amendment to purchase a new fairway mower.
- Bylaw 2022-10: Repeal of Section 5.42 regarding In-Law Suites
- Bylaw 2022-11: Amendments to intermodal storage container (seacan) regulations
- MSI Capital Budget: $88,715.00 for a new fairway mower
- Community Grant: $617.00 to Lakeland Cross Country Ski Club
- Community Grant: $500.00 to St. Paul Regional High School
Special Council
The St. Paul Special Council meeting includes a discussion regarding levels of service to inform the 2023 budget. A closed meeting session is also scheduled to discuss a letter of concern regarding service levels under FOIP advice.
- Discussion of levels of service for the 2023 budget
- Closed meeting session regarding a letter of concern on service levels
Regular Council
The St. Paul Council will conduct public hearings regarding two land use bylaw amendments. The meeting also includes requests for decisions on search and rescue agreements, capital budget amendments, and community grants.
- Public Hearing for Bylaw 2022-10: Repealing in-law suite regulations
- Public Hearing for Bylaw 2022-11: Replacing intermodal storage container (seacan) regulations
- Request for Decision: St. Paul Search and Rescue Services Agreement
- Request for Decision: MSI Capital Budget Amendment
- Request for Decision: Community Grant Funding Request
Organizational
The Town of St. Paul Council is meeting to establish administrative foundations for the upcoming year. Key discussions include appointing legal solicitors and auditors, approving the 2023 municipal calendar, and reviewing committee representative listings.
- Proposed Annual General Meeting date of April 20, 2023
- Appointment of Brownlee LLP, Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP, and Alberta Counsel as solicitors
- Appointment of JMD Group LLP Chartered Accountants as auditors
- Approval of the 2023 municipal calendar
- Review of 2022/2023 Committee Listing Representatives
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Board reviewed updates to the Fees, Cancellations and Refunds Policy, specifically regarding golf memberships and corporate packages. Members also received reports on arena operations, aquatic centre maintenance, and golf course conditions.
- Approved 2023 Golf Course Fee Schedule with amended Family ($1600) and Junior ($100) rates
- Approved 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule with biennial reviews
- Approved installation of ball retrieval spaces between ball diamonds 1, 4, and 5
- Proposed new corporate golf voucher packages ranging from $1000 to $1450
- Reported transition from Red Cross to Lifesaving Society swimming programs
FCSS Advisory Board
The FCSS Advisory Board will hold a meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a report from the FCSS Director and the review of previous minutes.
- FCSS Directors Report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss levels of service to assist in preparing the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes a closed session for items permitted under the Municipal Government Act.
- Levels of Service Discussion for the 2023 Budget
- Closed meeting session
Regular Council
Council will hear a delegation from Evolve Surface Strategies Inc. regarding a proposed 60-meter Rogers Communications steel lattice tower. The proposal suggests placing the facility on a Town-owned parcel at Lot 16, Block 6, Plan 2244Z to improve local network capacity.
- Public hearing: Rogers Communications 60-meter communications facility proposal
- Proposed Bylaw #2022-12: Family and Community Support Services Regional Board
- Proposed Bylaw #2022-09: Community Standards Bylaw (2nd & 3rd reading)
- Street light additions along 40th street & Walking Trail
- St. Paul North Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan (IASP) update
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is reviewing proposed fee schedules for the golf course and general recreation services for 2023-2027. The meeting also includes updates on the Red River Cart project and a review of the town's cancellations and refunds policy.
- Proposed 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule
- Golf Course Fee Schedule review
- Red River Cart - Chamber Project update
- Review of PR 1201-08 Fees, Cancellations and Refunds Policy
- Discussion of 2022 ice rates
Regular Council
The Town Council will review several proposed bylaws regarding community standards and land use amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on franchise fees and community grant funding.
- Proposed Bylaw 2022-09: Community Standards Bylaw (1st Reading)
- Proposed Bylaw 2022-10: Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - In-Law Suites (1st Reading)
- Proposed Bylaw 2022-11: Land Use Bylaw Text Amendment - Seacans (1st Reading)
- North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance: 2023 Municipal Contributions
- ATCO and Apex Utilities Franchise Fees
FCSS Advisory Board
The FCSS Advisory Board will hold a meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a report from the FCSS Director and the review of previous minutes.
- FCSS Directors Report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding intermodal storage containers, in-law suites, and secondary suites. The committee is also discussing forecasted distribution revenue for the 2023 franchise fee.
- Discussion of 2023 franchise fee revenue, with 2023 distribution revenue estimated at $6,512,944
- Proposed Land Use Bylaw revisions for intermodal storage containers (Seacans)
- Proposed Land Use Bylaw revisions to remove in-law suite definitions and regulations
- Proposal to proceed with public consultation for secondary suites
Regular Council
The Town of St. Paul Council will review a briefing on the policing budget and discuss upcoming meetings with Frog Lake Leadership. The agenda also includes requests for community grant funding and an introduction from Hook'd Broadband Canada, Inc.
- Policing Budget briefing
- Community Grant Funding Request under CS1200-06
- Hook'd Broadband Canada, Inc. introduction
- ACFA Banners request
- Meeting with Frog Lake Leadership briefing
Subdivision Authority
The Subdivision Authority approved a plan to create twenty bareland condominium units and one remnant parcel on approximately 8.35 acres. The approval includes several conditions, such as entering a development agreement and providing environmental assessments. This decision also revokes a previous notice regarding a five-unit subdivision for the same site.
- Approval of Subdivision File No. 2022-S-001 for 20 bareland condo units
- Requirement for applicant to pay a $200.00 per parcel development agreement fee
- Requirement for applicant to pay endorsement fees of $100.00 plus $150.00 per lot
- Mandatory improvement of the laneway right-of-way from 53 Street to 52 Street
- Requirement for a 200mm water main connection and hydrants
FCSS Advisory Board
The meeting includes a director's report and information regarding the FCSSAA Summer 2022 newsletter. The agenda contains standard procedural items such as the adoption of previous minutes and the agenda.
- FCSS Directors Report
- FCSSAA Summer 2022 Newsletter correspondence
Regular Council
The Town Council will review a request to finalize a site cleanup order and consider several community funding requests. The agenda also includes discussions on 57th Street modifications and replacing the administration building's A/C unit.
- Order to Remedy: Site Cleanup compliance review
- Community Grant Funding: Iron Horse Ultra Race 100 ($831.00 value)
- Community Grant Funding: St. Paul AG Society ($3,606.00 value)
- Community Grant Funding: St. Paul Terry Fox Run ($40.00 value)
- Administration Building A/C Unit Replacement
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing draft revisions to the Community Standards Bylaw (#2022-09). The committee is also discussing updates to the town's cat and dog control bylaws.
- Draft Community Standards Bylaw #2022-09
- Draft Animal Control Bylaw #2022-10
- Revisions to Cat Bylaw #1131
- Revisions to Dog Control Bylaw #1174
Subdivision Authority
The Subdivision Authority approved application 2022-S-001 to create five bareland condo units and one remnant parcel. The approval is subject to several conditions, including a development agreement and environmental assessments. The decision includes a variance regarding specific subdivision and development regulations.
- Approval of subdivision File No. 2022-S-001 for five bareland condo units
- Requirement for applicant to enter into a development agreement with the Town
- Requirement for a Traffic Impact Assessment Memo for 20 units
- Requirement for an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Phase I
- $200.00 per parcel development agreement fee and endorsement fees