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The Parkland County Council meeting included receiving the AltaLink Presentation for information. A regular Council meeting was scheduled for February 2, 2026. Several bylaws were discussed: Bylaw 2026-01, concerning 2026 Fees and Charges, received all three readings. Bylaw 2026-05, amending the Revolving Credit Facility, also received all three readings. Bylaws 2026-02, 2026-03, and 2026-04, related to infrastructure borrowing for Entwistle Reservoir and Acheson Zones, each received first reading. The Council also received the proclamation for World Interfaith Harmony Week for February 2026 and accepted the 2026 Alberta Transportation & Economic Corridors Project Update for information.
The council meeting began with a territorial land acknowledgement and an inspirational reflection. Key agenda items included the adoption of the May 14, 2024, council meeting minutes, which involved discussion regarding updates on Freedom of Information (FOIP) requests related to the code of conduct. Public input sessions were held where septic and holding tank service providers expressed significant concerns regarding steeply increasing overstrength charges implemented by AO Utilities between 2022 and 2024 for various parameters (BOD, COD, Oil and Grease, TP, TSS, TKN). Presenters argued against proposed solutions such as installing GPS systems on trucks, which they claimed would be costly and ineffective, and highlighted the financial distress that proposed fee structures would cause for commercial haulers, potentially forcing businesses to cease operations or haul waste significantly farther to Edmonton. One presenter noted that their company, Handy Can Portable Toilets and Septic, has been notified they will be barred from using county transfer stations starting August 1st due to their trucks not being PTO driven, which contradicts industry best practices observed in other municipalities like Calgary regarding portable toilet waste.
The document outlines several key notices of motion and actions related to upcoming and prior Council activities. Discussions included a proposed moratorium on the approval of new multi-parcel residential subdivisions until a comprehensive report is presented. Further notices of motion advocated for the creation of a Rural Charter in partnership with the Government of Alberta and an increase in the general corporate income tax rate to fund infrastructure deficits. The Governance and Priorities Committee meeting for January 20, 2026, was cancelled, and Strategic Planning dates were rescheduled. Council is set to endorse the development of a lake management plan for the Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne watershed. Land Management activities authorized Administration to proceed with the negotiation, purchase, securing possession, and funding for a subject property using the Long Term Sustainability Restricted Surplus.
The meeting commenced with recognizing Laura Swain, CEO of Parkland County, for receiving the Top 40 Under 40 award by Edify Edmonton. Discussions followed regarding the adoption of the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 4, 2025. Public input included congratulations to the council and a detailed presentation by Pastor Brian Caldwell concerning the challenges faced by New Testament Baptist Church and its Christian school, specifically regarding development permits for portables and the issue of commercial off-site levies impacting non-profit schools. Following this, representatives from the Lake Isle and Lac St. Anne Stewardship Society (LILSA) presented on their WQ Squared (Water Quality and Quantity) project, advocating for Parkland County's endorsement of WQ Squared as the steering body for developing a lake management plan for Lake Isle and Lac St. Anne, and requesting the appointment of a county representative to the committee. Questions arose regarding the impact of modifications to an existing weir on water levels. The committee then moved into a closed session to discuss protected matters.
The meeting involved budget presentations, commencing with the adoption of the agenda and proceeding into closed session discussions protected under municipal government and access to information acts. Upon reconvening, discussions focused heavily on departmental budget inquiries. Key topics included the allocation of $400,000 for trail system expansion, clarifying that only a portion covers ongoing maintenance, with the remainder dedicated to implementing a trail prioritization plan. Clarification was sought and provided on the $885,000 budget for the agriculture chemical storage building construction, noting that this includes engineering, permits, utilities, and slab reconstruction, with expected final costs potentially being under budget. Discussions also covered the utilization plan for a new gooseneck trailer and the financial operation of the animal shelter, which is near capacity, especially for dogs, and does not intake cats due to bylaw limitations and space constraints. Further inquiries addressed the cyber security budget ($523,000) versus network modernization ($292,000), explaining the overlap, and provided updates on constructing a salt interceptor trench to address off-site salt contamination, noting ongoing agreements with neighbors and maintenance considerations for the salt shed structure.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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