Michael Nelson

The committee reviewed and approved the 2026 meeting schedule. Key discussions involved the approval of Destination Marketing Fund grants, including $30,000 for the Senator's Cup Full Contact Hockey Tournament and $7,000 for the Northern Lights Casino/Prince Albert Grand Council/Northern Lights Community Development Corporation Golf Tournament. The committee also received and filed a review of the 2025 Paid to Host Committees and conducted a verbal discussion regarding the Destination Marketing Levy Policy.

The committee reviewed and approved several Destination Marketing Fund grant applications, including funding for the 21st Annual Prince Albert Festival of Dance and the Prince Albert Grand Council Youth Hockey Tournament. Additionally, a report regarding a review of paid-to-host committees was received as information and filed.

The committee discussed a donation and information request from STARS and a request for a review of an incorrect commercial property assessment. A presentation was provided regarding the Central Avenue Design Update and Communication Plan, which resulted in a motion to host a public consultation meeting regarding two-way traffic and to forward specific streetscape design recommendations and a Request for Proposals for construction drawings to the upcoming City Council meeting.

The Management Committee discussed proposed amendments to the Procedure Bylaw regarding remote participation and order of business. Additionally, the committee reviewed and directed the drafting of amendments to the Administration Bylaw and the Purchasing Policy, focusing on clarifying delegated authorities, adjusting approval limits for land transactions and legal claims, enhancing accountability, improving competitive bidding processes, and establishing clearer procurement and auditing procedures.

The committee discussed and approved the proposed meeting schedule for 2026. A comprehensive review of the Council Committee's structure was conducted, resulting in decisions to dissolve certain advisory committees, evolve others into user groups, and adjust liaison strategies with school boards. Furthermore, the committee directed the development of a formal Council Compensation Policy to be finalized for future consideration.