Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Government Body
Council
Meeting Type
Council
Location
Parkland, FL
Meeting Date
May 12, 2026

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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CALL TO ORDER (MAYOR)Item -

CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

CALL TO ORDER (MAYOR)Item -

INSPIRATIONAL REFLECTION

Councillor Olson

ADOPTION OF AGENDA (MAYOR)Item 2.1

RFD 26-120 Adoption of the May 12, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda

That the May 12, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda be adopted, as presented.

CONSENT AGENDA (MAYOR)Item 3.1

RFD 26-117 Consent Agenda

That the recommendations contained in the following reports be approved: Item 4.1 - Adoption of the April 14, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes Item 4.2 - Adoption of the April 27, 2026 Special Council Meeting Minutes Item 7.A.3 - Whistleblower Policy C-HR30 Item 7.B.4 - Public Member Appointment to the Agricultural Services Board Item 8.1 - Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update Item 8.2 - Rural Municipalities of Alberta Newsletter Update

ADOPTION OF MINUTES (MAYOR)Item 4.1

MIN 26-019 Adoption of the April 14, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes

That the April 14, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes be adopted, as presented.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES (MAYOR)Item 4.2

MIN 26-023 Adoption of the April 27, 2026 Special Council Meeting Minutes

That the April 27, 2026 Special Council Meeting Minutes be adopted, as presented.

DELEGATIONSItem 5.1

App 26-035 9:05 a.m. - Public Input

BUSINESS ARISINGItem 6.

BUSINESS ARISING

NEW BUSINESSItem A.1

RFD 26-103 Biophysical Assessment Policy Requirements

That administration be directed to provide an overview of the Biophysical Assessment Policy, including any related policies, directives or bylaws; and to present options to reduce or waive biophysical assessment requirements for individual residential landowners and agricultural parcels eligible for subdividing under the Land Use Bylaw with a report back to Council no later than July 14, 2026.

NEW BUSINESSItem A.2

RFD 26-114 Feasibility Study: Redevelopment of the Former Whitewood Mine Lands

That Council direct Administration to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study for the redevelopment of the former Whitewood Mine lands as a four-season destination resort. The feasibility study shall evaluate tourism, economic, environmental, and partnership opportunities, including potential governance and ownership models such as municipal, private, and public-private partnerships, as well as opportunities for collaboration with Indigenous communities. Further, that Administration report back to Council with findings, recommendations, and proposed next steps no later than June 9, 2026.

NEW BUSINESSItem A.3

POL 26-001 Whistleblower Policy C-HR30

That the proposed revisions to Whistleblower Policy C-HR30 be approved, as presented.

NEW BUSINESSItem B.1

BL 26-025 9:30 a.m. Public Hearing - Bylaw 2026-18 - SE-12-53-6-5 Commercial Redistricting Amendment - Land Use Bylaw 2025-12

1. That Bylaw 2026-18 receive first reading. 2. That Bylaw 2026-18 receive second reading. 3. That Bylaw 2026-18 be presented at this meeting for third reading. 4. That Bylaw 2026-18 receive third reading.

NEW BUSINESSItem B.2

BL 26-024 Bylaw 2026-19 - Records Management

1. That Bylaw 2026-19 receive first reading. 2. That Bylaw 2026-19 receive second reading. 3. That Bylaw 2026-19 be presented at this meeting for third reading. 4. That Bylaw 2026-19 receive third and final reading.

NEW BUSINESSItem B.3

POL 26-002 Policy C-459 - Protection of Privacy

That Policy C-459 - Protection of Privacy be approved, as presented.

NEW BUSINESSItem B.4

RFD 26-104 Public Member Appointments to the Agricultural Services Board

That Council approve the appointment of public members to the Agricultural Services Board as follows: 2 Year Term Chett Wild Martin Leyenhorst Kendra Kozdroski 3 Year Term Scott Jespersen Mark Olson

NEW BUSINESSItem B.5

BL 26-027 Bylaw 2026-21 - Walker Lake Water Loop Debenture Refinancing

1. That Bylaw 2026-21 receive first reading. 2. That Bylaw 2026-21 receive second reading. 3. That Bylaw 2026-21 be presented at this meeting for third reading. 4. That Bylaw 2026-21 receive third and final reading.

NEW BUSINESSItem C.

Chief Administrative Officer

NEW BUSINESSItem D.

Chief Operating Officer

NEW BUSINESSItem E.

Operation Services

NEW BUSINESSItem F.1

RFD 26-109 Wabamun Library Relocation and Retrofit Project

1. That Council receive the Wabamun Library and Retrofit Project report for information, as presented. 2. That Council approve $150,000 for the detailed design of the Wabamun Library and the conceptual design of the Community Hub, to be funded from Future Capital Restricted Surplus.

NEW BUSINESSItem F.2

RFD 26-089 Fire Services - SCBA Decontamination Washer

That Council approve $183,000 for the purchase and installation of SCBA and Equipment Decontamination Washers in the Acheson, West Central, and Tomahawk Fire Stations, funded from Future Capital Restricted Surplus.

COMMUNICATIONSItem 8.1

COM 26-014 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update

That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities update be received for information, as presented.

COMMUNICATIONSItem 8.2

COM 26-015 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Newsletter Update

That the Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter be received for information, as presented.

CLOSED SESSIONItem 9.

CLOSED SESSION

BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSIONItem 10.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION

CLOSE OF MEETINGItem 11.

CLOSE OF MEETING