Parkland County, AB

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Governance and Priorities Committee

Community Sustainability Committee

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Parkland County Council will discuss funding for the Hasse Lake Redevelopment Project and the development of a Solid Waste Master Plan. The body is also considering the appointment of an Interim Chief Administrative Officer and a review of solid waste services.

• Proposed $2,670,000 from Recreation Restricted Surplus for Phase 1 of the Hasse Lake Redevelopment Project
• Proposed $200,000 from County Facilities Restricted Surplus for a Solid Waste Master Plan
• Proposed appointment of Rob Coon as Interim Chief Administrative Officer from December 1, 2026 to September 6, 2027
• Proposed administrative review of Solid Waste Services programs, infrastructure, and operations
• Receipt of the Stormwater Master Plan Overview for information

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Council is establishing its meeting schedule and budget presentation dates for the coming year. The body is also deciding on the appointment of council members to various boards and committees.

• Appointment of council members to boards including ARROW Utilities and the Parkland County Library Board
• Scheduling of 2027 Budget Presentations for November 16-18, 2026
• Scheduling of Council Budget Approval for December 1, 2026
• Establishment of regular council meeting dates through October 12, 2027
• Oaths of office for Deputy Mayor rotations

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Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss a call to action regarding the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service and review a briefing for the 2027 program budget. The body will also receive updates from culture partners and review policies on public participation and subdivision conditions.

• Proposed support for National Police Federation Call to Action regarding Alberta Sheriffs Police Service
• Review of proposed Public Participation Policy C-461
• Review of Policy C-470 Subdivision Conditions and Endorsements
• 2027 Program Budget Briefing
• Annual updates from Pioneer Museum, RedBrick Common, and Wabamun Museum

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The provided agenda contains only A/V test entries and no substantive business items. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

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The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and audio/visual tests. No legislative items or discussions are listed for this meeting.

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Parkland County Council will hold public hearings on rescinding the Entwistle Area Structure Plan and amending land use for Excella Equine Estates. The body is also deciding on water infrastructure funding and a new fire response cost recovery policy.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2026-29 to rescind the Entwistle Area Structure Plan
• Public hearing for Bylaw 2026-30 regarding Excella Equine Estates land use at NW-22-52-1-W5M
• Proposed $100,000 for supplemental chlorine treatment at Entwistle Pumphouse
• Proposed $50,000 additional budget for Wabamun Wastewater Pump Replacement
• Bylaw 2026-34 to opt out of Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Lac Ste. Anne County

Community Sustainability Committee

Governance and Priorities Committee

Parkland County's Governance and Priorities Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers. The committee will receive a 2027 Project Budget Briefing presentation and a Hasse Lake Redevelopment Plan Detailed Design Summary from John Buchko, President of Authenticcity. It will also hold public input, receive committee and mayor's reports, and convene in closed session twice to discuss matters under the Access to Information Act. Most agenda items are procedural motions to adopt the agenda and prior minutes or to receive information.

• 2027 Project Budget Briefing presentation received for information (RFD 26-273)
• Hasse Lake Redevelopment Plan Detailed Design Summary presented by John Buchko, Authenticcity (App 26-077)
• Public input session at 9:05 a.m. (App 26-075)
• Closed session on Government Engagement Plan under ATIA Sections 26, 28, 29 (PRE 26-058)
• Closed session on a development matter under ATIA Sections 19 and 29 (PRE 26-063)

The Governance and Priorities Committee received briefings on the 2027 project budget and the Hasse Lake Redevelopment Plan. The committee directed administration to present the Government Engagement Plan for Council approval on October 13, 2026.

• Approved adoption of October 6, 2026 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Hasse Lake Redevelopment Plan Detailed Design Summary for information (unanimous)
• Received 2027 Project Budget Briefing for information (unanimous)
• Received Committee Reports for information (unanimous)
• Received Mayor's Report for information (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to present Government Engagement Plan for Council approval on October 13, 2026 (unanimous)

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The posted agenda for Parkland County Council on Monday, October 5, 2026 consists solely of audio/visual test entries and is labeled "A/V TEST - NO MEETING." No substantive business — such as bylaws, contracts, rezonings, or public hearings — appears in the supplied text. The document lists council members and the meeting location but contains no decisions or discussion items to report.

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Parkland County Council is meeting to consider several items, including removing parking fees at Wabamun Waterfront Park, Jackfish Boat Launch, and Sundance Boat Launch. They will also vote on a new Human Resources Policy, a $100,000 grant application for wildfire preparedness, and a partnership with the Alberta Conservation Association. The agenda includes routine adoption of minutes and a closed session.

• Remove parking fees at Wabamun Waterfront Park, Jackfish Boat Launch, and Sundance Boat Launch
• Approve Human Resources Policy C-468 and rescind six older HR policies
• Support $100,000 FRIAA FireSmart grant application for wildfire preparedness guide and nine sprinkler plans
• Direct administration to meet with Alberta Conservation Association about Whitewood area land holdings
• Closed session to discuss New Testament Baptist Church off-site levy

Council adopted a new Human Resources Policy and rescinded six previous HR policies. The board also supported a $100,000 grant application for wildfire preparedness and directed administration to meet with the Alberta Conservation Association.

• Approved Human Resources Policy C-468 (unanimous)
• Rescinded HR policies C-HR04, C-HR10, C-HR11, C-HR12, C-HR13, and C-HR23 (unanimous)
• Supported $100,000 FRIAA FireSmart grant application for wildfire preparedness (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on removing waterfront and boat launch parking fees to Q1 2027 (5-1)
• Directed Administration to meet with Alberta Conservation Association by Oct 9, 2026 (4-2)
• Denied waiver of Offsite Levy Payments for New Testament Baptist Church (1-5)

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The agenda provided contains only A/V test entries and no substantive business items. No official meeting or decision-making session is scheduled for this date.

• A/V TEST 1
• A/V TEST 2
• A/V TEST 3

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive several informational updates, including a Q2 performance report, a Rotary Club pantry update, and the TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre annual report. The committee will also consider directing administration to prepare options for a possible waiver of off-site levies requested by New Testament Baptist Church. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being received for information.

• New Testament Baptist Church off-site levy waiver request
• Q2 Performance & Project Update Report
• Rotary Club of Spruce Grove's Our Community Pantry Update
• TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre 2025 Annual Report
• Fire Response Cost Recovery Policy C-466

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational reports, including updates on enforcement services, Q2 performance, and the TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre. The committee voted 4-2 to direct Administration to prepare options for Council regarding a request by New Testament Baptist Church for a waiver of Off-Site Levies. Additionally, Mayor Shaigec announced he will move a motion at the next Council meeting to arrange a partnership discussion with the Alberta Conservation Association.

• Agenda and previous minutes adopted unanimously
• Enforcement Services Update received for information
• Q2 Performance & Project Update Report received for information
• Rotary Club of Spruce Grove Pantry Update received for information
• Fire Response Cost Recovery Policy C-466 received for information
• TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre 2025 Annual Report received for information
• New Testament Baptist Church Off-Site Levy presentation received for information
• Administration directed to prepare options for church levy waiver (4-2 vote)

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This Parkland County Council meeting agenda consists solely of audio/visual test items (A/V TEST 1, 2, 3) with no substantive business listed. The meeting is scheduled for 8:45 AM on Monday, September 14, 2026, in Council Chambers.

• A/V TEST 1
• A/V TEST 2
• A/V TEST 3

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Parkland County Council's September 8, 2026 meeting includes several significant items: first readings of two land-use bylaws (Excella Equine Estates Direct Control District and rescinding the Entwistle Area Structure Plan), approval of the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, and a decision on opting out of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Sturgeon County. Council will also review community standards for unsightly properties and gravel road maintenance service levels, and approve reserve bids for the 2026 tax recovery auction. The agenda includes multiple closed-session items for legal, personnel, and business matters.

• First reading of Bylaw 2026-30 (Excella Equine Estates Direct Control District) with public hearing scheduled Oct 13
• First reading of Bylaw 2026-29 rescinding Entwistle Area Structure Plan with public hearing Oct 13
• Approve 2026-2029 Strategic Plan
• Opt-out of Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Sturgeon County
• Approve 2026 Tax Recovery Public Auction Reserve Bids (auction Sept 16)

Parkland County Council approved a $300,000 capital contribution to the Edmonton Minor Soccer Association for a soccer dome, funded from the Recreation Restricted Surplus Account, on a 3-2 vote. Council also approved the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan unanimously, gave first reading to two land-use bylaws and scheduled October 13 public hearings, and approved $98,372.72 in 2027 not-for-profit grant funding. Council opted out of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Sturgeon County and approved 2026 Tax Recovery Public Auction reserve bids on the consent agenda.

• Approved $300,000 capital contribution to Edmonton Minor Soccer Association for the Soccer Dome, funded from the Recreation Restricted Surplus Account (3-2)
• Approved the 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, as presented (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2026-30 (Excella Equine Estates Direct Control District and Redistricting) (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Bylaw 2026-30 for October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2026-29 rescinding the Entwistle Area Structure Plan Bylaw and amendments (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Bylaw 2026-29 for October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Community Sustainability Committee 2027 Not-for-Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation of $98,372.72 for inclusion in the 2027 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved opting out of an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Sturgeon County under section 708.28 of the Municipal Government Act (consent agenda, unanimous)

Council

This Parkland County Council meeting is designated as an A/V test and contains only technical test items (A/V TEST 1, 2, 3). No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive information updates regarding economic growth and planning and development services. The meeting includes two scheduled closed sessions to discuss matters protected from disclosure under the Municipal Government Act.

• Human Resources Policy C-468 update
• Economic Growth Update (RFD 26-202)
• Planning and Development Services Update (RFD 26-233)
• Closed session regarding business interests and personal privacy

The Parkland County Governance and Priorities Committee adopted meeting minutes and agendas, received multiple departmental and committee updates for information, and held two closed sessions under the Municipal Government Act. The committee also noted upcoming notices of motion regarding unsightly properties and gravel road maintenance service levels.

• Adopted September 1, 2026 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received Human Resources Policy C-468 Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Economic Growth Update for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session regarding economic growth under ATIA Sections 19 and 29 (unanimous)
• Received Planning and Development Services Update for information (unanimous)
• Convened closed session regarding planning and development under ATIA Sections 20 and 29 (unanimous)
• Received Committee Reports and Mayor's Report for information (unanimous)

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The agenda indicates that no meeting will be held on this date. The document is for an A/V test only.

Council

This special council meeting focuses on wastewater infrastructure in Acheson Zone 5, including a borrowing bylaw and two funding requests totaling $5 million. Council will also consider appointing two members to the Library Board and approving a pump replacement. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being votes on previously discussed matters.

• Bylaw 2026-28: Acheson Zone 5 Highway 16A and Spruce Valley Road wastewater borrowing bylaw (second and third reading)
• $4,000,000 for Acheson Zone 5 sanitary lift station construction (debenture borrowing)
• $1,000,000 for Acheson Zone 5 sanitary lines (Restricted Surplus Business Attraction Fund)
• $190,000 for Wabamun wastewater pump replacement
• Appointments to Parkland County Library Board (Olson, Kucher Johnson)

Council passed Bylaw 2026-28 regarding wastewater borrowing and approved multiple funding requests for Acheson Zone 5. Additionally, the council authorized a pump replacement in Wabamun and reappointed two members to the Library Board.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-28 second and third readings (5-1)
• Approved $4M for Acheson Zone 5 sanitary lift station construction (5-1)
• Approved $1M for Acheson Zone 5 sanitary line infrastructure (5-1)
• Approved $190,000 for Wabamun Wastewater Lift Station pump replacement (unanimous)
• Appointed Kristine Olson and Sally Kucher Johnson to the Library Board (unanimous)
• Adopted August 18, 2026, meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for development matters (unanimous)

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This agenda contains only A/V test pages and explicitly states 'NO MEETING.' No business items, decisions, or discussions are scheduled for this date.

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Parkland County Council will consider closing portions of Second Street East and a road in the Whitewood development, approve a new encroachment policy, and amend fee schedules. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a recreational resort map amendment and a request for $4.5 million in infrastructure funding.

• Bylaw 2026-26: Road closure on Second Street East
• Bylaw 2026-25: Trestle Creek Resort map amendment
• Bylaw 2026-27: Amending 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Bylaw 2026-28: Wastewater infrastructure borrowing for Acheson Zone 5
• RFD 26-199: Year-round Agricultural Events Centre study

Parkland County Council approved a $4.5 million funding request for infrastructure in Acheson Zone 6 and authorized the replacement of the Kapasiwin Solid Waste Site Trailer with up to $100,000. The Council also directed Administration to conduct a market analysis for a Year-Round Agricultural Events Centre by December 2026.

• Approved $4.5M for Acheson Zone 6 infrastructure construction (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100,000 for Kapasiwin Solid Waste Site Trailer replacement (4-1)
• Directed market analysis for Year-Round Agricultural Events Centre due Dec 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized Section 30 expropriation for road widening on 114 Avenue (6-1)
• Approved first reading of Bylaw 2026-28 regarding wastewater infrastructure (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2026-25 through first, second, and third readings (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2026-13 through second and third/final readings (unanimous)
• Approved Encroachment Policy C-456 (unanimous)

Council

The provided document contains only audio-visual test notes and does not include a functional meeting agenda. No business or decisions are listed for this date.

Governance and Priorities Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des priorités recevra plusieurs mises à jour départementales, notamment sur la croissance économique, les opérations agricoles et les services communautaires. La réunion comprend diverses présentations de prix et un examen de la Politique d'empiétement.

• Politique C-456 - Politique d'empiétement
• Mise à jour annuelle du Conseil de la bibliothèque de Parkland County
• Mise à jour du Conseil des services agricoles
• Présentation du Prix d'excellence de la famille de ferme de 100 ans
• Présentation du Prix d'excellence athlétique

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several departmental updates for information, including Community Services, Planning and Development, Agriculture Operations, Economic Growth, and the Library Board. A notice of motion was filed for a future Council meeting to direct administration to complete a market analysis and pro forma for a year-round agricultural events center. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information only.

• Received Community Services Department Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Planning and Development Services Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Parkland County Library Board Annual Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Agriculture Operations Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Agricultural Service Board Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Economic Growth Update for information (unanimous)
• Received Policy C-456 Encroachment Policy for information (unanimous)
• Received Committee Reports and Mayor's Report for information (unanimous)

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L'ordre du jour fourni ne contient que des formalités procédurales, y compris la liste des membres du conseil, la logistique de la réunion et les avis de test AV. Aucune discussion de fond, aucun vote ni aucune audience publique ne sont prévus pour cette session.

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Le Conseil examinera de nouveaux règlements et politiques concernant les redevances hors site. Il examine également une demande de financement de 20 000 $ pour l'éclairage de la station de transfert de Parkland County ainsi que plusieurs nominations à des conseils publics.

• Règlement 2026-23 concernant les redevances hors site
• 20 000 $ pour l'éclairage de la cour à la station de transfert de Parkland County
• Intervention de l'appel relatif à l'évaluation de la propriété TransAlta Linear
• Nomination de Braden Lanctot au Assessment Review Board
• Nominations de membres publics pour les comités Economic Diversification et Community Sustainability

Council approved $600,000 to complete construction of bridge BF 13218 and $150,000 to complete design of BF 85064, both funded 75% from the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program and 25% from the Building Communities Strong Fund. Council also gave final reading to Bylaw 2026-23 on off-site levies and approved the related Policy C-455. In closed session, Council amended the Chief Administrative Officer's contract.

• Approved $600,000 for construction of BF 13218 (RR 73, south of Twp 514), funded 75% STIP / 25% BCSF.
• Approved $150,000 for design of BF 85064 (Sundance Road, west of RR 42), funded 75% STIP / 25% BCSF.
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 2026-23 (Off-Site Levies).
• Approved Policy C-455 (Off-Site Levies).
• Directed Administration to complete yard lighting at the Transfer Station with $20,000 from Future Capital Restricted Surplus.
• Authorized Parkland County to become an intervenor in the TransAlta Linear Property Assessment Complaint (L26/TRAN/WILS-0).
• Amended the Chief Administrative Officer's contract (in closed session).
• Received the 2025 Annual Financial Report for information.

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Le document fourni est un en-tête d'ordre du jour indiquant qu'aucune réunion n'aura lieu pendant ce créneau horaire en raison de tests A/V.

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Le Conseil tiendra une audition publique concernant le règlement 2026-24 afin de modifier le règlement d'utilisation des sols pour le redécoupage industriel du SE-32-52-26-W4M, les trois lectures étant proposées lors de cette réunion. Le Conseil examinera également une augmentation de la taxe de bibliothèque de 24 154 $, deux subventions communautaires totalisant 170 590 $, ainsi qu'un examen des sanctions pour le dépôt de déchets illégaux.

• Audition publique et proposition de trois lectures pour le règlement 2026-24 — amendement de redécoupage industriel au SE-32-52-26-W4M
• Augmentation de la taxe municipale de la Yellowhead Regional Library de 24 153,75 $ proposée pour le budget de 2027
• Demande de subvention majeure de durabilité de la Woodbend Community Society de 95 590 $ pour le réaménagement d'une aire de jeux inclusive
• Demande de subvention majeure de durabilité de la Carvel Ukrainian Cultural Society de 75 000 $ pour des mises aux normes de modernisation et d'efficacité énergétique
• Licence d'occupation de 25 ans pour la Rosenthal Community Association au 1231 Township Road 524

Council approved third reading of Bylaw 2026-24 for an industrial redistricting amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, with one council member opposed. Two community grants were approved: $95,590 for an inclusive playground and $75,000 for energy efficiency upgrades. A 25-year license of occupation and a municipal levy increase for the regional library were also authorized.

• Approved Woodbend Community Society $95,590 playground grant (unanimous)
• Approved Carvel Ukrainian Cultural Society $75,000 grant (unanimous, mayor recused)
• Authorized 25-year License of Occupation to Rosenthal Community Association (unanimous)
• Amended License of Occupation for Parkland Big Lake Area Community Association (unanimous)
• Third reading of Bylaw 2026-24 industrial redistricting (6-1)
• Approved Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security (unanimous)
• Approved Yellowhead Regional Library levy increase of $24,153.75 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to review littering/dumping bylaws (unanimous)

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Cet ordre du jour est purement procédural. Aucune réunion du conseil ne se tiendra le 8 juin 2026 ; les points énumérés sont uniquement des tests d'équipement audio/visuel. Aucune décision, discussion ou vote n'aura lieu.

Governance and Priorities Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des priorités recevra des mises à jour sur l'Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework, la GRC pour le T2 2026, ainsi que sur le Water & Wastewater Master Plan. Ils examineront également le rapport annuel de la redevance hors site de 2025 ainsi qu'un nouveau projet de règlement de redevance hors site 2026-23 et la politique C-455. Une séance à huis clos est prévue pour discuter des relations intergouvernementales concernant le projet ICF.

• Aperçu du Off-Site Levy Bylaw 2026-23 et de la Policy C-455
• Aperçu du 2025 Off-Site Levy Annual Report
• Mise à jour du projet Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (séance à huis clos)
• Mise à jour de la GRC pour le T2 2026 concernant les détachements de Parkland, Drayton Valley et Evansburg
• Mise à jour du Water & Wastewater Master Plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the May 19 2026 minutes unanimously. It received several reports—including the 2025 Off‑Site Levy overview, the Off‑Site Levy Bylaw 2026‑23, and the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework update—for information, each motion passing unanimously. The committee then convened a closed session under the Municipal Government Act, also unanimously, before reverting to a regular session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 19 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Off‑Site Levy Annual Report (unanimous)
• Received Off‑Site Levy Bylaw 2026‑23 and Policy C‑455 (unanimous)
• Received Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework update (unanimous)
• Convene closed session to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
• Revert to regular session (unanimous)
• Received RCMP Update for Q2 2026 (unanimous)