High Level council agenda included water treatment study, patrol unit purchase, and possible alcohol retail restrictions
High Level’s regular council meeting on June 22 featured a technical report on optimizing the town’s water treatment plant, a proposed purchase of a patrol vehicle, and discussions on limiting new alcohol stores near parks and community spaces. Because the meeting’s minutes have not yet been published, the items below were on the agenda for council consideration but are not confirmed as decisions.
Water treatment plant optimization
Council reviewed a technical memorandum from consultant WSP on removing dissolved organic matter from the town’s drinking water. The agenda directed council to either accept the report and order one year of seasonal sampling, or to reject it. No decision outcome is available.
Patrol unit purchase
The agenda included a proposal to buy a Protective Services patrol unit from Stony Plain Chrysler for $59,918.48, plus $15,000 for upfitting. The total cost under consideration was $74,918.48.
Tax sale property
Council was asked to set a reserve bid of $313,000 for the 2026 property tax recovery auction on a property at 10804-106 Street. That amount equals the assessed value. The auction’s result is not yet on record.
Zoning change
A land-use bylaw amendment (1074-26) was on the agenda to rezone Lot 1, Block 6, Plan 3510KS from High Density Residential (R-3) to Medium Density Residential (R-2). Council was to decide whether to advance the change to a public hearing.
Alcohol, cannabis and liquor retail setbacks
Council discussed two regulatory changes:
- Directing staff to amend the Land Use Bylaw to prohibit new alcohol retail stores within 100 metres of any Community Use or Parks District.
- Launching public engagement on possible setback rules for cannabis and liquor retail outlets.
Both proposals were on the agenda for direction only; no final action has been recorded.
Coming up
No regular council or committee meetings are listed in the public schedule for the next two weeks. Residents should check the town’s website or contact the municipal office for updates.