Dion Pollard

This report outlines a comprehensive strategy for the future use and development of the Archie Miller Arena, aiming to ensure its sustainability and continued relevance as a community hub. It assesses the facility's current condition, identifies community needs, and provides actionable short-, mid-, and long-term recommendations across modernization, redevelopment, and replacement options. The plan ultimately recommends modernization to maintain core ice programming while planning for eventual replacement by 2040-2050. Key objectives include enhancing facility usage, improving accessibility, ensuring financial viability, and preserving the arena's historical legacy within the community.

The council addressed various administrative and community development items, including the appointment of members to the Community Services Advisory Committee and the Vic Juba Community Theatre Board Society. Financial actions included the approval of funding for road rehabilitation projects, the award of a landscaping contract for Parkview Greenspace, and the adoption of the Pest Management and Fire Rescue Service Level policies. The council also processed multiple bylaw readings related to fire rescue services, mill rates, land use mapping, and area structure plans, with several public hearings established for future sessions.

The committee reviewed several key items including the Economic Development Strategic Plan 2026-2031, a draft Neighbourhood Redevelopment Program Policy, and proposed bylaw amendments for airport operations and utility services. Additionally, the committee considered an updated Museum Collections Management Policy and received operational updates regarding the Lloydminster Youth Council and the Lloydminster Area Drug Strategy.

The board heard an appeal regarding a Stop Order issued to Nelson Commercial Real Estate Inc. concerning the property at 5109 41 Street. The discussion focused on whether the use of the lands for indoor and outdoor storage constituted a legal non-conforming use following the adoption of a new Land Use Bylaw in 2025. The board examined the scope of the 1990 development permit for a truss manufacturing shop and evaluated arguments regarding estoppel and historical business licensing. The board ultimately upheld the Stop Order but extended the compliance deadline to May 31, 2027, to allow the appellant to seek a potential rezoning.

The committee meeting addressed several administrative, financial, and governance topics. Key discussion items included the Border Paws Animal Shelter Society 2025 Report, updates from the RCMP on investigative and crime reduction initiatives, and the implementation of an Enforcement & Navigation Unit and a Clean City Team. The committee also reviewed financial updates, including the City Manager Contingency Reserve, the first quarter financial report, and the first quarter procurement and governance documents reports. Additionally, several fire rescue services bylaws and policies, as well as land use bylaw amendments, were discussed.