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KNEEHILL COUNTY
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
8:30 a.m.
Kneehill County Council Chambers
1600- 2ND Street NE
Three Hills, Alberta
1.0 Agenda
1.1 Additions to the Agenda
1.2 Adoption of the Agenda
2.0 Approval of Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2019
3.0 Delegations
3.1 Community Grant Application- Nathan Rooke, Prairie College @ 9:00 a.m.
(Community Grant Application can be found under 9.1)
3.2 Community Grant Application- Deb Watson, Hillside Lanes Bowling Society
@ 9:15 a.m. (Community Grant Application can be found under 9.2)
4.0 Public Hearings
4.1 Bylaw 1801- Linden/Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan
@ 10:00 a.m.
5.0 Municipal Services
5.1 Transportation
5.1.1 Linden East Microsurface Project (B1945)
5.2 Water/Wastewater/Environment
No Report
5.3 Planning
5.3.1 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation
5.4 Agricultural Service Board & Parks 5.4.1 Policy #12-3- Commemorative Bench Policy
5.4.2 Horseshoe Canyon Parking Lot
5.5 Protective Services No Report
6.0 Corporate Services
6.1 Shallow Gas Tax Relief Initiative
7.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
No Report
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8.0 New Business
8.1 2020 Kneehill Regional FCSS Budget and Allocations
8.2 Policing Services Funding - Provincial Consultation
8.3 Town of Trochu Request to help Support the Trochu Seniors Supportive Living
Facility Project
9.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business
9.1 Community Grant Application- Prairie Bible Institute
9.2 Community Grant Application- Hillside Lanes Bowling Society
9.3 Bylaw # 1801- Linden/Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan
10.0 Council and Committee Reports
10.1 Community Futures Wildrose
11.0 Council Follow-up Action List
12.0 Closed Session
13.0 Motions from Closed Session
Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY HELD AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY
OFFICE, 1600- 2ND STREET NE, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA
PRESENT:
Division No. 1 Faye McGhee, Deputy Reeve
Division No. 2 Debbie Penner, Councillor
Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Reeve
Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor
Division No. 5 Jim Hugo, Councillor
Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor
Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Councillor
ALSO PRESENT:
Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen
Director Municipal Services Laurie Watt
Director Corporate Services Bill McKennan
Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton
Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil
Communications Officer Christine Anderson
CALL TO ORDER Reeve Wittstock in the Chair
Reeve Wittstock called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
AGENDA 1.0 Agenda
1.1 Additions to the Agenda
Additions under New Business
8.2 Invitation to meet with RCMP at RMA Conference
Additions under Council and Committee Reports
10.3 Kneehill Housing Update
ADOPTION OF
AGENDA
1.2 Adoption of Agenda
368/19 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as amended.
CARRIED
MINUTES 2.0 Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019
369/19 Councillor King moved approval of the September 10, 2019 Council
Meeting minutes as presented.
CARRIED
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MUNICIPAL SERV 5.0 Municipal Services
PLANNING 5.3 Planning
5.3.1 Bylaw 1803 – Redesignation of SE 18-30-24 W4 from
Agriculture to Direct Control
370/19 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved first reading of proposed Bylaw 1803
for the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 1773 by redesignating a
portion of the SE 18-30-24 W4 from the Agriculture District to Direct
Control District 5.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
371/19 Councillor Christie to schedule the Public Hearing, as per Section 606
of the Municipal Government Act, to be held on October 22, 2019 at
11:00 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS 8.0 New Business
8.1 2019 Kneehill County Scholarship
372/19 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Joel Frere be awarded the 2019
Academic Scholarship and that Deyem Lansink be awarded the 2019
Community and Leadership Scholarship in the amount of $2,000.00
each.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.2 Invitation to meet with RCMP at Rural Municipalities of
Alberta (RMA) Conference
373/19 Councillor King moved that Council decline the RCMP meeting
invitation at the RMA Conference and that Council direct
administration to arrange a meeting with Environment to discuss
composting operations in the County.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL REPORTS 10.0 Council and Committee Reports
10.1 Committee of the Whole Minutes – June 18, 2019 minutes were
provided.
10.2 Kneehill Regional Family & Community Support Services
Board – Unapproved September 10, 2019 minutes were provided.
10.3 Kneehill Housing Update- Verbal report provided by Deputy
Reeve McGhee.
374/19 Councillor Keiver moved that Council receive for information the
Council and Committee reports as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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COUNCIL ACT LIST 11.0 Council Follow-Up Action List
375/19 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council receive the September 24,
2019 Council Follow-Up Action List as presented for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CLOSED SESSION 12.0 Closed Session
376/19 Councillor King moved that Council convene in closed session to
discuss Intergovernmental Relations pursuant to section 21 of the
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, at 8:47 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The following people were in attendance of the closed session to
provide a report and advise Council:
Mike Haugen, CAO
Laurie Watt, Director of Municipal Services
Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
Carolyn Van der Kuil, Recording Secretary
377/19 Councillor King moved that Council return to open meeting at
10:41 a.m.
CARRIED
10:41 a.m.– meeting recessed to allow return of public.
10:41 a.m.- meeting resumed.
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:42 a.m.
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Jerry Wittstock
Reeve
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Mike Haugen
CAO
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Public Hearing Report AGENDA ITEM #
4.1
Page 1 of 1
Version: 2019-01
Subject: Village of Linden & Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning and Development
Link to Strat Plan: Ensuring Communications & Engagement
Background/
Proposal
In the spring of 2018, amendments to the Municipal Government Act came into
effect including the requirement for all municipalities who share a boundary to work
together to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). The purpose of these
plans is to foster a collaborative planning approach for lands along the common
border between the two municipalities. This will ensure that certain identified areas
are viewed with regional perspective.
By implementing a plan that contains both guidelines for future uses as well as
agreed dispute mechanisms, urban and rural municipalities can reach agreement
without negative impacts on either municipality. From the perspective of both
municipalities, enhanced management of the land within the IDP area identified will
prove advantageous for the long-term interests of the municipalities and their
residents.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
A proposed draft was created and the administration and the assigned Committee
from both Kneehill County and the Village of Linden have met to review and revise
the proposed draft. The draft that has been attached is the outcome of this review.
This draft notes the following objectives:
• It provides a framework for collaboration when developing lands within the
IDP area.
• It promotes open communication between the Village, County, the public,
and interested stakeholders.
• It promotes respect for each other’s jurisdictional autonomy and integrity.
• It provides a framework for the provision of services and infrastructure
required for the joint planning area that demonstrates an equitable, efficient
and proactive approach.
• It is a guide to collaboratively plan for lands within the IDP area that will
promote opportunities for residential, commercial, industrial and economic
development while minimizing land use and environmental impacts.
The next step in the process is to provide an opportunity for public comments and
feedback. Legislative process requires a public hearing to be held prior to second
reading. Landowners within the defined plan area have all been notified regarding
the proposed IDP.
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director of Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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VILLAGE OF LINDEN
AND
KNEEHILL COUNTY
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVEL OPMENT
PLAN
Revised
August 16, 2019
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Village of Linden
BYLAW No. OF THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A BYLAW TO
ADOPT THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN / KNEEHILL COUNTY
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Section 631(1) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of
Alberta, provides that two or more Councils must, by each passing a Bylaw, adopt an Intermunicipal
Development Plan;
AND WHEREAS, Council deems it desirable to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with KNEEHILL
COUNTY;
AND WHEREAS, Council recognizes that the lands contained within the Intermunicipal Development Plan
will remain under the jurisdiction of each respective municipality, and that the Intermunicipal
Development Plan provides a basis for cooperation and communication on matters of mutual interest;
AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing was given pursuant to Section 606(2) of
the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta;
AND WHEREAS, a Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw was scheduled for and held on
commencing at at the Village of Linden Office;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Village of Linden duly assembled enacts as follows:
THAT THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS
ATTACHED AND FORMING PART OF THIS BYLAW BE ADOPTED.
READ a first time in Council this day of
READ a second time in Council this day of
READ a third time in Council and finally passed this day of
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR
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Kneehill County
Bylaw No. 1801
BYLAW No. 1801 OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA,
BEING A BYLAW TO ADOPT THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN / KNEEHILL COUNTY
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Section 631(1) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of
Alberta, provides that two or more Councils must, by each passing a Bylaw, adopt an Intermunicipal
Development Plan;
AND WHEREAS, Council deems it desirable to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with the
VILLAGE OF LINDEN;
AND WHEREAS, Council recognizes that the lands contained within the Intermunicipal Development Plan
will remain under the jurisdiction of each respective municipality, and that the Intermunicipal
Development Plan provides a basis for cooperation and communication on matters of mutual interest;
AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing was given pursuant to Section 606(2) of
the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta;
AND WHEREAS, a Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw was scheduled for and held on October 8, 2019
commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Kneehill County Office;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of Kneehill County duly assembled enacts as follows:
THAT THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS
ATTACHED AND FORMING PART OF THIS BYLAW BE ADOPTED.
READ a first time in Council this 10th day of September, 2019
READ a second time in Council this day of
READ a third time in Council and finally passed this day of
REEVE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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INTRODUCTION
Kneehill County and the Village of Linden recognize that intermunicipal planning is an effort between two
or more municipalities to make long term land use planning decisions. The preparation of an
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is to foster a collaborative planning approach which will work
towards avoiding future land use conflicts, for lands along the common border. This will ensure that
certain identified areas are viewed with a regional perspective. By implementing a plan that contains both
guidelines for future uses as well as agreed dispute mechanisms, urban and rural municipalities can reach
an agreement without negative impacts on either municipality. From the perspective of both
municipalities, enhanced management of the land within the IDP area identified on the map as Plan Area,
will prove advantageous for the long-term interests of the municipalities and their residents.
MUTUAL OBJECTIVES
The two municipalities agree:
To develop an IDP framework for how the County and the Village will collaborate together in order
to plan and develop lands contained within the IDP Area.
To promote open communication between the municipalities, the public, and interested
stakeholders, and provide meaningful involvement and consultation.
To respect each other’s jurisdictional autonomy and integrity.
To provide a framework for the provision of services and infrastructure required for the Plan Area
that demonstrates an equitable, efficient and proactive approach.
To utilize the IDP as a guide to collaboratively plan for lands within the IDP Area that will promote
opportunities for residential, commercial, industrial and economic development while minimizing
land use and environmental impacts.
PURPOSE AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
This IDP has been prepared in accordance with the Municipal Government Act which encourages
cooperation and coordination between neighbouring municipalities with regard to planning matters in the
vicinity of their joint boundaries. The IDP creates a shared vision for future growth by establishing a long-
term strategy balancing the interests of both municipalities. This IDP intends to promote ongoing
coordination, collaboration and cooperation between the two municipalities by providing a framework to
discuss planning matters that affect and influence one another.
The Village of Linden Municipal Development Plan is the main planning policy document which provides
for how and where Village growth and development should occur, and other matters including, but not
limited to, agriculture, urban residential, and subdivision. The Village of Linden Land Use Bylaw provides
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the regulatory mechanism concerning orderly development and the manner in which to process
development permits within the bounds of the Village of Linden.
The Kneehill County Municipal Development Plan is the main planning policy document which provides for
how and where Kneehill County growth and development should occur, and other matters including, but
not limited to, agricultural, rural residential, and subdivision. Kneehill County Land Use Bylaw provides the
regulatory mechanism concerning orderly development and the manner in which to process development
permits within the bounds of Kneehill County.
For the purposes of this process, the County and the Village agree to respect the following guiding
principles:
Mutual respect and equity.
Cooperation, collaboration, communication and trust.
Coordinated, consistent and timely response.
Respect for the environment and natural capital.
Public engagement and consultation.
Economic growth and development.
The meaning of words or terms used in this Plan shall be determined by reference in the following priority:
noted definitions, the Act, and for words or terms which are not defined in the above sources reference
shall be made to the Oxford English Dictionary.
PLAN AREA
1. Plan Area
This area is illustrated as the Plan Area on Schedule 1 and includes both developed and undeveloped
lands in the County and the Village. The predominant land use with the Plan Area is agriculture.
However, the lands along Highway 806 and Township Road 30-4/Central Avenue could support
additional uses. These are areas where different land uses meet and interact. It is assumed the
interface will occur at, or near, the shared jurisdictional boundary.
The Village and County, as per this Plan, shall strive to engage in effective dialogue when considering land
use in the Plan Area, while still maintaining complete jurisdiction on lands within their own boundaries.
The Village and County may collaborate and investigate methods of giving support to projects that may
mutually benefit or enhance the quality of life for residents from both municipalities. This could be in the
form of in-kind donations, materials, municipal letters of support, application for grants, or other more
permanent arrangements upon mutual agreement.
Both municipalities shall act as good neighbours with respect to Plan Area and agree that a collaborative
approach to planning and coordinated development is necessary within the joint planning area. Both
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municipalities shall respect the Plan Area and Boundary as illustrated in Schedule 1. Each will ensure
future land use designations and interface boundaries are compatible and consistent with both
jurisdictions’ goals and aspirations. Development proposals will be evaluated against each municipality’s
respective Municipal Development Plans, as well as statutory and non-statutory plans.
The County will notify the Village of any proposals, applications, studies, or plans for areas as illustrated as
Schedule 1, within the County boundary, and provide informative communication and invitations to
respond. The Village will notify the County of any proposals, applications, studies, or plans for areas as
illustrated in Schedule 1 within their Village boundary and provide informative communication and
invitations to respond.
Where an intermunicipal referral is required by legislation and the policies contained in this Plan, both
municipalities agree to share the mailing address and property ownership information for circulation
purposes with the adjacent municipality, and where applicable, the municipality’s processing agency.
All subdivision and redesignation applications for lands within the Plan Area shall be referred to the other
municipality for comment prior to a decision being rendered.
All discretionary use applications within the
Plan Area shall be referred to the other
municipality for comment prior to a decision
being rendered.
As per Section 636(1)(d) of the Municipal
Government Act, notification to the Village or
County will be circulated when changes to
either Municipal Development Plan are being
proposed. The Village or County will have an
opportunity to provide comments regarding
the proposed changes.
POLICIES
Managing Growth – IDP policies must be flexible enough to permit all reasonable developments in a
contiguous manner. The IDP has a goal to facilitate orderly, efficient and environmentally sound
development compatible with the character and physical setting of the Plan Area while minimizing
conflicts between agricultural and urban land uses.
Future development shall be planned in accordance with the land uses identified in the
corresponding municipality’s planning documents. Land uses within the current Village boundary
shall be guided by the Village’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw. Land uses
within the current County boundary shall be guided by the County’s Municipal Development Plan
and Land Use Bylaw.
Minor amendments to either MDP shall not require an amendment to the IDP.
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The Village and County will endeavour to implement cost-sharing and servicing arrangements
supporting an equitable distribution of costs associated with increased growth and development
in the Plan Area (Schedule 1) where feasible.
Both municipalities shall provide a variety of development opportunities within their jurisdiction.
Future development in proximity to Highway 806 shall be planned in consultation with Alberta
Transportation.
Prior to either municipality extending infrastructure or services to development occurring in the
other municipality’s jurisdiction, the Village and County shall enter into an agreement that
outlines how costs associated with the development will be shared. This agreement shall address
the following (but not be limited to):
o Costs for initiating and extending infrastructure and services
o Current and future capacities for the infrastructure and services
o Future maintenance costs associated with the infrastructure and services
Entering into an agreement to provide infrastructure and services shall be at the discretion of the
municipality that will be providing the services and may be determined based on a cost-benefit
analysis.
Plan Area Environment – The natural environment to the south and west of the Village does not respect
municipal boundaries. Water courses, hills, soil conditions and vegetation intermingle across urban and
rural boundaries as well as the Plan boundary.
Both municipalities shall recognize the value of the natural environment and its contribution to
quality of life.
Proposed development in areas that are prone to erosion, landslides, or any other natural
hazards, as well as proposed development in proximity to steep or unstable slopes will be subject
to requirements as identified in the Land Use Bylaws to the satisfaction of the approving
authority.
Applicants of a redesignation, subdivision or development shall be required to obtain confirmation
of the 1:100-year flood level on the affected lands. Applicants may also be required to provide an
environmental review prepared by a qualified professional where an environmentally sensitive
feature is present on the affected lands as identified by the Province of Alberta.
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Transportation Systems – The Village and the County recognize the importance of establishing and
creating a continuous network of roads within the plan area in order to efficiently manage future growth.
Subdivision and development proposals located in the Plan Area must address linkages between
the two municipalities to accommodate layout, setbacks, and road uses to ensure orderly and
efficient transition to urban densities.
Either municipality may require an agreement regarding the construction, repair and maintenance
of any municipal boundary area roads which may be impacted by subdivision or development,
when the development requires access to come from a road under the control or management of
the adjacent municipality.
Subdivision and development decisions within the Plan Area will have regard to future road
networks.
Accounting for the location of existing development, topography and other site specific
considerations, there may be circumstances where road alignments will need to be altered in
responding to the needs of subdivision or development.
Economic and Joint Development – Planning future growth may raise opportunities for mutually
beneficial economic development and joint development opportunities, and these may arise in the form
of shared servicing upgrades or community based facilities.
Both municipalities shall work together to ensure a strong, stable and diversified local and
regional economy.
The Village and County shall ensure the IDP provides a suitable inventory of lands for commercial
and industrial development.
The Village and County shall work together to explore areas of mutual interest where agreements
can be considered to ensure that development opportunities will be to the benefit of both
municipalities.
Both municipalities shall work together to maximize the advantages of commercial/industrial
opportunities potentially offered by visibility from Highway 806 and Township Road 30-4/Central
Avenue.
A prerequisite to multi-lot subdivision and development will be the preparation of an Outline Plan
or an Area Structure Plan to the Village and County’s satisfaction to ensure that issues relating to
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future land use, servicing transitional treatments and phasing are addressed in a manner that
ensures compatibility with existing or proposed development.
Water and sanitary sewer may be extended from the Village. In some cases, it may be more viable
for water to be extended from the County to service areas of the Village. Development levies or
equivalent contributions may be collected from the benefiting developments so that the cost of
these extensions does not directly impact existing residents of the Village or County.
Best management practices for storm water management shall be required in accordance with
Alberta Environment and Parks regulations.
Buffers or similar mechanisms to mitigate potential conflict between commercial/industrial,
agricultural and other uses shall be used where needed.
Any commercial/industrial development proposed adjacent to a watercourse, wetland,
environmental or hazard lands may require a geotechnical study and environmental review to
confirm the site is suitable for the intended use and describe the potential impacts of the
development and the extent to which these impacts may be mitigated.
Agricultural Uses – Agricultural uses represent the largest land use category of the IDP. The IDP strives
to maintain the importance of agriculture by directing future growth in a compact, contiguous manner
that minimizes intrusions into agriculture operations. This will ensure agricultural operations continue to
operate and remain a significant contributor to the local economy.
Existing agricultural areas shall continue
to be used for agricultural activities as
provided for in the County’s Municipal
Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw,
unless a landowner proposes to convert
agricultural lands to another opportunity
provided for in the IDP, MDP, or Land Use
Bylaw.
When making decisions regarding
development on or adjacent to
agricultural lands, both municipalities
shall give consideration for agricultural
operators to pursue normal activities without interference or restriction based on their impact on
adjacent uses.
Plan Area (Schedule 1) – Agriculture is recognized as the primary land use and no amendments to this
IDP are required for subdivision and accompanying land use bylaw amendments, by either municipality,
that both municipalities agree are consistent with the provisions contained within the IDP, as amended
from time to time. To ensure that future integration into the urban fabric is not compromised, the
following development conditions shall apply, unless otherwise agreed to by the County and Village:
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An urban residential development proposal may be accompanied by an application for annexation
to the Village.
A prerequisite to a multi-lot subdivision or development will be the preparation of an Outline Plan
or Area Structure Plan to the Village and County’s satisfaction to ensure that issues relating to
future land use, servicing transitional treatments and phasing are addressed in a manner that
ensures compatibility with existing or proposed development.
Should the proposed multi-lot subdivision or development occupy only a portion of the quarter
section, the Outline Plan or Area Structure Plan shall describe what is proposed for the ultimate
build-out of the lands and how the proposed development will be integrated into the Village if
annexation is considered.
Water and sanitary sewer may be extended from the Village. Development levies or equivalent
contributions and all costs associated with initiating services shall be collected from the benefiting
developments so that the cost of these extensions do not directly impact existing residents of the
Village or County.
Best management practices for storm water management shall be required in accordance with
Alberta Environment and Parks regulations.
Any residential development proposed adjacent to a watercourse, wetland or hazard lands may
require a geotechnical study and an environmental review to confirm the site is suitable for the
intended use. This review should describe the potential impacts of the development and the
extent to which these impacts may be mitigated.
With respect to any proposed development within the Village boundaries that would require legal
access from a County township or range road, such access must be approved by the County prior
to development approval from the Village.
Commercial and Industrial Uses –Promoting a well-planned commercial and industrial development
will support the creation of a strong and diversified economy, expanding the availability of employment
opportunities and contributing to a balanced municipal assessment base.
Both municipalities shall work together to maximize the advantages of commercial and industrial
opportunities potentially offered by visibility from Highways 806 and Township Road 30-4/Central
Avenue.
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A prerequisite to multi-lot subdivision and development for these uses will be the preparation of
an Outline Plan or an Area Structure Plan to the Village and County’s satisfaction to ensure that
issues relating to future land use, servicing transitional treatments and phasing are addressed in a
manner that ensures compatibility with existing or proposed development within the Village.
Water and sanitary sewer may be extended from the Village where feasible. Development levies
or equivalent contributions and all costs associated with initiating services shall be collected from
the benefiting developments so that the cost of these extensions do not directly impact existing
residents of the Village or County.
Best management practices for storm water control shall be required in accordance with Alberta
Environment and Parks regulations.
Buffers or similar mechanisms to mitigate potential conflict between commercial or industrial,
agricultural and other uses shall be used where needed.
Any commercial or industrial development proposed adjacent to a watercourse, wetland or
hazard lands may require a geotechnical study and environmental review to confirm the site is
suitable for the intended use and describe the potential impacts of the development and the
extent to which these impacts may be mitigated.
Plan Review
The implementation of this Plan is intended to be an ongoing process to ensure it is maintained
and remains applicable. A committee with joint representation will ensure continued dialogue
and cooperation, as the purpose of this committee is to promote active cooperation and conflict
resolution through a consensus based approach.
For the purposes of administering the monitoring of the IDP, the Village and County will establish
the Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee (the Committee) comprised of an even number
of members of Council from both the Village and the County. Each municipality may appoint an
alternate Committee member in the event a regular member cannot attend a scheduled meeting.
Alternate Committee members shall have standing.
The IDP will be formally reviewed by this Committee once every four years, beginning in 2020, in
order to confirm or recommend amendments of any particular policy contained herein. The
committee will prepare recommendations for consideration by the Municipal Councils.
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Members of the Committee shall be appointed by their respective Councils at their Organizational
Meeting. If a Council wished to appoint a new member to the Committee (including the
alternate), they must do so by motion of Council at a regular Council meeting. The municipalities
shall notify one another upon appointing members and alternate members to the Committee.
Functions of the Committee
The Village and County agree that the main functions of the Committee are to:
Create a forum for dialogue on issues of common interest and concern;
Address concerns regarding the policies of the Plan;
Address proposed amendments to the Plan;
Engage in resolving any conflicts or disputes which arise from this Plan – both
municipalities will equally share costs associated with using outside assistance to resolve a
dispute; and
Address any other land use issues deemed appropriate, but which are not explicitly
identified in the Plan.
Meetings of the Committee shall be held on an “as needed basis”, or at the request of
either municipality. Committee meetings should be held as soon as possible if any conflict
arises, or if any matter is brought before it.
The municipality that called the meeting of the Committee shall host and chair the
meeting and is responsible for preparing and
distributing agendas and minutes.
Both Councils agree the Committee is not a decision
making body and that the Committee shall issue a
written response in the form of comments and/or
recommendations to the appropriate decision making
body.
Annexation
The County recognizes and agrees that the Village will need additional land to grow and will
support annexations that will provide for 30-40 years of projected growth within the boundaries
of the Village.
The annexation process may be initiated by the Village in accordance with the requirements of the
Municipal Government Act.
The Village and County will endeavour to reach an Intermunicipal agreement on the annexation
prior to submitting the annexation to the Municipal Government Board.
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Dispute Resolution
The policies of this Plan are designed to be general in nature, ensuring that both the Village and the
County maintain jurisdiction over the decisions made within their borders. It is anticipated that by
following the process below, most disputes or conflicts can first be avoided, and where necessary, settled
at the local level. Only in those circumstances where a resolution cannot be achieved locally would the
dispute be referred to outside parties.
It is important to avoid dispute by ensuring the Plan is adhered to as adopted, including full circulation of
any permit or application that may affect the municipality as required in the Plan and prompt
enforcement of the Plan policies.
The Village and County agree that disputes relating to the IDP shall be restricted to the following:
Lack of agreement on proposed amendments to the plan
Lack of agreement on any proposed statutory plan, land use bylaw or amendment to either
located within or affecting the Intermunicipal Development Plan Area
Lack of agreement on an interpretation of this plan
Dispute Resolution Process
The dispute resolution process may only be initiated by the Village or County Councils.
Identification of a dispute and the desire to go through the dispute resolution process may occur
at any time regarding a dispute matter and may only occur within 30 calendar days of a decision
made pursuant to the above noted areas that may be disputed. Once either municipality has
received written notice of a dispute, the dispute resolution process must be started within 15
calendar days of the date the written notice was received, unless both Chief Administrative
Officers agree otherwise.
In the event the dispute resolution process is initiated, the municipality having authority over the
matter shall not give any further approval in any way until the dispute has been resolved or the
mediation process has been concluded.
The process shall be as follows:
o Administrative Review – the Chief Administrative Officers of both municipalities will meet
in an attempt to resolve the issue first. Failing resolution, the dispute will then be referred
to the Intermunicipal Planning Committee.
o Intermunicipal Planning Committee Review – the Committee will convene to consider and
attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event a resolution is not achieved by the 30th day
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following the first meeting of the Intermunicipal Planning Committee, either municipality
may refer the dispute to mediation.
o Mediation – the services of an independent mediator will be retained, with the mediator
to present a written recommendation to both Councils. The costs of mediation shall be
shared equally between the Village and County.
o Municipal Government Board – In the event the mediation process does not resolve the
dispute, the initiating municipality may proceed to adopt the bylaw and in accordance
with the Municipal Government Act, the other municipality will have the right to appeal to
the Municipal Government Board.
Amending the Plan
The Plan may be amended as seen fit and mutually agreed upon by both Municipalities. Any
amendments to the Plan must be adopted by both Councils.
Should any disagreements arise with an amendment to the Plan, the dispute resolution process
shall be initiated.
Proposed amendments to this Plan by parties other than the Village or the County shall be
accompanied by the following:
o An application to amend the County IDP Bylaw submitted to the County along with the
applicable fee for processing amendments to a statutory document; and
o An application to amend the Village IDP Bylaw submitted to their designated planning
authority along with the applicable fee for processing amendments to a statutory
document.
Repealing the Plan
In the event that one or both municipalities deem the IDP no longer relevant, the bylaws adopting the IDP
will need to be repealed by both municipalities. However, an IDP is a mandatory requirement under the
MGA. As such, the Plan may only be repealed for the purpose of being replaced by a new IDP at the time
of the repeal.
The Plan shall only be repealed if mutually agreed upon by both municipalities and under the
condition that the Plan will be replaced with a new IDP that will be adopted by both municipalities
at the time of the repeal.
Should only one municipality wish to repeal the Plan, 60 days’ notice will need to be given to the
other municipality stating the intent and reasons for repealing the Plan. Both Councils must pass
the bylaw repealing the Plan and adopting a new IDP for the repeal to take effect.
Should only one municipality wish to repeal the plan, the dispute resolution process shall be
initiated.
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Definitions
Adjacent Land(s): Land that abuts or is contiguous to the parcel of land that is being described and
includes land that would be contiguous if not for a highway, road, lane, walkway, watercourse, utility lot,
pipeline right-of-way, power line, railway or similar feature and any other land identified in the land use
bylaw as adjacent for the purpose of notifications under the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statues of
Alberta 2000, M-26 with amendments.
Agricultural Operation: If not defined in the municipality’s Land Use Bylaw, it is an agricultural activity
conducted on agricultural land for gain or reward or in the hope of expectation of gain or reward, and can
include, but is not limited to:
a) the cultivation of land;
b) the raising of livestock, including game-production animals within the meaning of the “Livestock
Industry Diversification Act” and poultry;
c) the raising of fur-bearing animals, pheasants or fish;
d) the production of agricultural field crops;
e) the production of fruit, vegetables, sod, trees, shrubs and other specialty horticultural crops;
f) the production of eggs and milk;
g) the production of honey (apiaries);
h) the operation of agricultural machinery and equipment, including irrigation pumps on site;
i) the application of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides, including
application by ground and aerial spraying, for agricultural purposes;
j) the collection, transportation, storage, application, use transfer and disposal of manure;
k) the abandonment and reclamation of confined feeding operations and manure storage facilities.
l) does not include cannabis cultivation production for either medical or recreational use.
Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA): The Alberta Land Stewardship Act Statues of Alberta, 2009 Chapter
A-26.8, as amended.
Area Structure Plan (ASP): A statutory plan in accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) for
the purpose of providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of an area of land in a
municipality. The Plan typically provides a design that integrates land uses with the requirements for
suitable parcel densities, transportation patterns (roads), stormwater drainage, fire protection and other
utilities across the entire Plan Area.
Conservation Easement: A voluntary agreement between a landowner and a conservation organization or
government agency. The intent of the Conservation Easement is to protect the ecological, scenic, and or
agricultural values of the land. The agreement is placed on title, and the landowner continues using the
land subject to the specific restrictions in the easement.
Council(s): The Council of Kneehill County and the Council of the Village of Linden in the Province of
Alberta.
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Development: As defined by the Municipal Government Act in Part 17, section 616, means
a) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them;
b) a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the construction or placing
of any of them on, in, over or under land;
c) a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that results in
or is likely to result in a change in the use of the land or building; or
d) a change in the intensity of the land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building
that results in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of use of the land or building.
Discretionary Use: The use of land or a building in a land use district for which a development permit may
be approved at the discretion of the Development Authority with or without conditions.
Environmental Reserve: Regulated through the Municipal Government Act (MGA), it is the transference of
land from the landowner to the municipality through the subdivision process. The lands can consist of
water bodies, steep slopes, gullies, or drainage courses, and would be required to remain in its natural
state.
Environmental Reserve Easement: Similar to an Environmental Reserve, the ERE however allows the title
to remain under the landowner, instead of with the Municipality. Similar restrictions apply with an
easement, such that the land would be left in its natural state.
Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA): Meaning as defined in each subject Land Use Bylaw.
Extensive Agriculture: The general raising of crops and grazing of livestock in a non-intensive nature.
Intermunicipal Border: The shared border between the Village of Linden and Kneehill County.
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP): A statutory document, adopted by bylaw in accordance with
section 631 of the Municipal Government Act, which is used by municipalities as a long-range planning
tool.
Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee (the Committee): The members assigned by each
respective Council for the purposes of administering and monitoring the Intermunicipal Development
Plan.
May: Is an operative word that means that there is a choice, with no particular direction or guidance
intended.
Minor Amendment: Amendments that fall under Section 692(6) of the Municipal Government Act.
Municipalities (the Municipalities): The municipalities of the Village of Linden and Kneehill County.
Municipal Government Act (MGA): The Municipal Government Act Revised Statues of Alberta 2000,
Chapter M-26, as amended.
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Municipal Development Plan (MDP): A statutory plan, adopted by bylaw in accordance with section 632
of the Municipal Government Act and used by municipalities as a long-range planning tool.
Outline Plan: means a detailed Land Use plan for an area of land that is typically smaller than the land
covered by an Area Structure Plan and which conforms to all Statutory Plans. An Outline Plan is adopted
by resolution of Council, Pursuant to Part 17 of the Act, and is otherwise equivalent to a “Conceptual
Scheme” as described in the Act.
Permitted Use: The use of land or a building in a land use district for which a Development Authority shall
issue a development permit with or without conditions providing all other provisions of the Bylaw are
conformed with.
Plan: The Village of Linden and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
Plan Area: The lands defined in this document to which the policies of this document pertain.
Ratepayer: A land owner within the municipality who pays taxes to the respective municipality and is
considered a stakeholder in public matter relating to the municipality.
Renewable Resource/Energy: means a Development whose Principal Use is the generation of energy for
commercial or residential use, from wind, solar, geothermal or other sources that do not depend on finite,
non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels.
Shall: In an operative word that means the action is mandatory.
Should: In an operative word that means that in order to achieve the Plan’s objectives, it is strongly
advised that the action be taken.
Soil Classification: The classification of soils in accordance with the Canadian Land Inventory on the basis
of soil survey information, and are based on intensity, rather than kind, of their limitations for agriculture.
Stakeholder: A person with an interest or concern in matters pertaining to this Plan.
Statutory Plan: As per Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act, is an intermunicipal development plan, a
municipal development plan, an area structure plan, or an area redevelopment plan adopted by a
municipality under Division 4 of the Municipal Government Act.
Subdivision and Development Authority: Within the boundary of the Village of Linden means the Village
of Linden Subdivision and Development Authority, and within the boundary of Kneehill County means the
Kneehill County Subdivision and Development Authority.
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1 - No Significant Crop Limitations
2 - Moderate Limitations on Crop Type
3 - Moderate/Severe Limitations on Crop Type
4 - Severe Limitations on Crop Type
5 - Restricted Growth on Perennial Crops
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
5.1.1
Page 1 of 2
Version: 2019-01
Subject: Linden East Microsurface Project (B1945)
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Brad Buchert, Senior Manager of Transportation and Facilities
Link to Strat Plan: Improving Fiscal Sustainability
Recommended
Motion:
That Council fund the Linden East Microsurface Project(B1945) deficit by
transferring $64,744.30 from the Swalwell Microsurfacing Project (B1946) surplus.
Background/
Proposal
At the May 28, 2019 Council meeting, Administration brought forward to Council
that the approved project budget for the Linden East Microsurface (B1945) was
$925,000, and the qualified tender came in at $948,497 which Council approved
with the extra cost to be covered from the Swalwelll Microsurface project (B1946)
that was estimated to be under budget by $156,62.65.
Council at that time made the following motion:
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
To reduce costs for microsurfacing projects, required quantities are estimated and
not engineered. The savings realized by this process far out weight any potential
costs overages for quantities. For the Linden East Microsurfacing Project (B1945)
additional material was required for subgrade failures, and extra material around the
CN rail tracks crossing and transitions. The additional costs amount to $64,744.30
for a final project cost of $1,013,245.35. The other project completed in conjunction
with this one (same supplier) is the Swalwell Cape Seal, coming in under budget by
$132,195.65.
Administration is recommending the additional funds required for the Linden East
Microsurfacing be transferred from the surplus realized from the Swalwell Cape
Seal project.
Cost Source of
Funding:
2019 Capital Project budget funded through Operating.
Council Options:
1. That Council fund the Linden East Microsurface Project(B1945) deficit by
transferring $64,744.30 from the Swalwell Microsurfacing Project (B1946) surplus.
2. That Council transfer funds from contingency.
3. That Council receive for information.
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REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM #
5.1.1
Page 2 of 2
Version: 2019-01
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
N/A
Follow-up
Actions:
Director Approval:
Name, Title
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM #
5.3.1
Page 1 of 2
Version: 2019-01
Subject: Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting Cancellation for October 24, 2019
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning and Development
Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance
Recommended
Motion:
1. That Council move to cancel the October 24, 2019 Municipal Planning
Commission Meeting.
Background/
Proposal
Bylaw 1721- Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw states under “Conduct of
Business” that the Commission shall hold such meetings as are necessary to fulfill
the Commission’s responsibilities.
The Municipal Planning Commission currently holds their meetings on the fourth
Thursday of every month. Council sets the dates and times the Municipal Planning
Commission will meet during the annual organizational meeting. The next meeting
is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2019.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Only one application was received to be considered by the Commission for this
October date. The applicant has agreed to move his application forward to the
November 28, 2019 meeting.
No other applications can be considered for the October meeting as the deadline for
review and circulation has expired, and there are no other agenda items for
discussion.
Cost Source of
Funding:
N/A
Council Options:
1. Council cancel the Municipal Planning Commission Meeting for October 24,
2019.
2. Council continue with the planned meeting for October 24, 2019.
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Follow-up
Actions:
Notification to Municipal Planning Commission members as well as notification to
the public.
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5.3.1
Page 2 of 2
Version: 2019-01
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director of Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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AGENDA ITEM #
5.4.1
Page 1 of 1
Version: 2019-02
Subject: Policy #12-3- Commemorative Bench Policy
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Bowen Clausen, Manager of Parks and Agriculture Services
Link to Strat Plan: Preserving Rural Way of Life
Recommended
Motion:
That Council approve the Commemorative Bench Policy #12-3 as amended.
Background/
Proposal
This policy is being brought forward as part of ongoing policy reviews to ensure they
are relevant and follow the direction of Council.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Please see attached policy with recommended amendments
Cost Source of
Funding:
N/A
Council Options:
1. Approve policy as presented
2. Approve policy with amendments.
3. Maintain existing policy
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Commemorative Bench Policy
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration continues to administer policy and program
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director of Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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POLICY
Section Policy No. Page
Parks & Public Spaces 12-3 1 of 2
Policy Title Date: Resolution
No.
Commemorative Bench Program April 12, 2016
Purpose:
The Commemorative Bench Program is serves to: 1) Provide residents and visitors with an opportunity to
donate a bench to honour the memory and/or recognize the achievements of a friend or loved one, and
2) promote a sense of community and ownership of parks, trails, and open spaces in the County.
Policy Guidelines/Procedures:
• Groups or individuals may request to purchase a commemorative bench to be placed on
municipally owned land.
• Site Identification:
o Sites are to be chosen in consultation with Kneehill County Parks staff; however, this does
not preclude installations at other locations or the replacement of old existing benches.
o Benches will not be permitted in hazardous or environmentally sensitive areas, or
under/over utility corridors.
o Sites will also be reviewed for maintenance accessibility, for appropriate spacing from
other benches, and in accordance with existing and anticipated County bylaws, policies
and directives.
o Sites will be allocated to donors on a first come, first-served basis.
o Kneehill County will maintain an accurate register of each memorial bench location.
• Benches will be a standard 6ft bench with back frame manufactured for commercial/public use.
• Bench memorial plaques will be of a material suitable for outdoor benches, and sizing will be
standardized based on the size of the bench with average sizing of Brass memorial plaques will be a
standard size of 8” x 2 3/4” and shall not contain language that is obscene or offensive in nature.
• All benches and plaques will be purchased through Kneehill County.
• Installation will be undertaken by Kneehill County staff and will become the property and
responsibility of Kneehill County.
• Kneehill County reserves the right to refuse any application in memory of a publicly controversial
individual; a controversial historical leader; a loved one that is not deceased; an animal or a pet.
Kneehill Counties Responsibility:
• Administer the Commemorative Bench Program in accordance with the procedures outlined
below;
• Work with applicants to select appropriate sites for installation of benches;
• Coordinate with other County departments as needed to ensure appropriateness of location and
installation of benches;
Applicant Responsibility:
• Complete and submit the required application form;
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Section Policy No. Page
Parks 12-3 2 of 2
Policy Title Date: Resolution
No.
Commemorative Program April 12, 2016
• Provide suggestions for up to three (3) bench locations;
• Pay for the full cost of the bench including shipping, memorial plaque engraving, and installation;
Procedure:
The applicant will complete a memorial bench application form and submit to Kneehill County Parks
Department.
An application form is only considered complete when the location of the bench and wording for
memorial plaque has been approved by Parks Department.
If all sites are unacceptable, the Kneehill County Parks Department will work with the applicant to find
another suitable location.
Once a suitable location is approved, the applicant will submit full payment where upon the bench will be
ordered and installed. Rates will be set through the Master Rates Bylaw.
NOTE: Kneehill County retains the right to move or remove a commemorative bench should the location
be determined to be unsuitable in the future. Every attempt will be made to relocate the bench to an
appropriate location in keeping with the dedication.
Lifespan of bench is anticipated to be a minimum of 15 years, at which time, the bench may be removed,
and the location will become available for either renewal or replacement.
Bob LongJerry Wittstock
Reeve
Al HogganMike Haugen
CAO
Approved: April 12, 2016 144/16
Amended:
Review Date:
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
5.4.2
Page 1 of 2
Version: 2019-02
Subject: Horseshoe Canyon Parking Lot
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Bowen Clausen, Manager of Parks and Agricultural Services
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council receive report on the Horseshoe Canyon Parking Lot for information,
as presented.
Background/
Proposal
When the parking lot at Horseshoe Canyon was paved in 2010, part of the parking
lot was sloped to drain towards the northeast corner near the lookout into a
catchment which fed a large drainage pipe running down to the Canyon floor.
During this time, the east slope along this parking lot was opened and graded and
all vegetation was removed. Almost immediately after this work the water began to
undercut the catchment and sluffing began to occur, with no vegetation covering
this slope there was no longer anything holding the soil in place. Further to which
ditches were created though not graded properly leading to standing water this has
then led to springs forming along this slope which are now points of further
slumping.
This has been monitored for several years and after the purchase of the site in 2016
regrading, landscaping and revegetation of the areas around the parking lot have
been completed. However, since 2016 we have experienced extreme weather
events which have led to mass amounts of water rushing off this area, subsequently
further undermining the catchment and causing significant sluffing, now threatening
infrastructure and public safety. It is estimated that the area of parking causing this
impact during a 1 hr, 25 mm (1 inch) rain event can shed upwards of 19,000 L of
water.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Working with Transportation, we are planning to regrade and reshape the area
during the sites winter closure. This will involve stepping the area where the slides
are occurring, stripping part of the parking lot, building this up and vegetating the
site.
Cost Source of
Funding:
2019 Operating Budget
Council Options:
1. Receive as information
2. Give further direction
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5.4.2
Page 2 of 2
Version: 2019-01
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Drainage map, work plan map, Pictures of sluffing
Follow-up
Actions:
Monitor site to ensure procedure was successful.
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM #
6.1
Page 1 of 2
Version: 2019-01
Subject: Shallow Gas Tax Relief Initiative
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance
Recommended
Motion: Pursuant to section 347 of the Municipal Government Act, for all properties
identified in the Appendix – Summary of Tax Relief by Company, attached to and
forming part of the council minutes, Council authorizes the:
•Cancellation and/or refund of the 2019 property taxes paid or owing so as
to reduce by 35% property taxes levied as per section 353(2) of the
Municipal Government Act, which includes municipal property taxes,
requisitions detailed in section 326(1)(a) and 359(1)(2), as well as special
taxes levied under section 382(1) where the tax rate is based on the
assessment.
Background/
Proposal While property taxes are collected by the municipality, the assessment model used
by us to set tax rates for linear properties such as wells and pipelines is determined
by the province. The model has not been updated since 2005, and does not reflect
the circumstances faced by many shallow gas producers with older, lower
productivity assets. This situation has been made worse by lower commodity prices
and other economic conditions. This is the backdrop to the Provincial action.
The Shallow Gas Tax Relieve Initiative (SGTRI) provides support to shallow gas
producers to mitigate this outdated assessment model, which is expected to be
updated for the 2020 tax year. In the interim, the government is taking immediate
steps to reduce 2019 taxes for shallow gas wells and pipelines.
This program will provide immediate relief to shallow gas producers by crediting
35% of the 2019 property taxes levied on qualifying properties.
Shallow gas wells and pipeline gathering systems eligible for this initiative are those
identified by the province and provided in a list to Kneehill County. To qualify for the
SGTRI, shallow gas wells are defined as wells less than 1500 metres in depth,
producing only gas (that is, gas containing 0% condensate), drawing from
formations that are younger than 98.5 million years. Depth is determined as the
calculated production depth for assessment purposes. Pipeline gathering systems
are defined as those that transport gas from the well to the first downstream
processing facility, and that have an outside diameter of 6 inches or less.
Section 347 of the Municipal Government Act states:
(1)If a council considers it equitable to do so, it may, generally or with respect to a
particular taxable property or business or a class of taxable property or business,
do one or more of the following, with or without conditions:
(a)cancel or reduce tax arrears;
(b)cancel or refund all or part of a tax;
(c)defer the collection of a tax.
(2)A council may phase in a tax increase or decrease resulting from the preparation of
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any new assessment.
Discussion/Opti
ons/Benefits/Dis
advantages:
Taking into consideration the taxes levied, the SGTRI Relief Program mandated by
the province, provides for a $2,326,446.44 credit to companies that have shallow
gas well operations as defined above within Kneehill County. For the current year,
the province is refunding the County in the same amount and we will not see any
impact to the current year budget. However, as also indicated above, the province
intends to revamp the assessment model and we may see reductions in
assessment for the 2020 tax year.
The County can still apply for Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) if the
total SGTRI is less the than the requisition for 2019 on a particular property if taxes
remain unpaid.
The County must submit their documentation to the Province on or before October
21, 2019. The County has already received a portion of the refund from the
Province in the amount of $1,119,611.00 and the balance will be received on
December 31st.
Cost Source of
Funding:
None as the province is refunding the total credit to the County
Council Options:
1. Council to make the motion as above
2. Council to accept as information
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
1. Copy of letter from Municipal Affairs, dated September 17, 2019
2. Schedule of affected companies and the corresponding adjustments
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration to submit documentation to Municipal Affairs
Administration to complete credits/refunds as required
Director Approval:
Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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APENDIX - SUMMARY OF TAX RELIEF BY COMPANY
Roll Number
Company Name
Assessment Total Tax
Rate
Total Taxes Total Credit per
company
40000290000 EXXONMOBIL CANADA LTD. 271,680 18.353159 $ 4,986.19 $ 1,745.17
40000130000 CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED 11,475,170 18.353159 $ 210,605.62 $ 73,711.97
40001740000 TAKU GAS LIMITED 104,900 18.353159 $ 1,925.25 $ 673.84
40000240000 HUSKY OIL OPERATIONS LIMITED 920,950 18.353159 $ 16,902.34 $ 5,915.82
40000530000 HARVEST OPERATIONS CORP. 70,710 18.353159 $ 1,297.75 $ 454.21
40001010000 HORSESHOE BAY RESOURCES LIMITED 82,920 18.353159 $ 1,521.84 $ 532.65
40001690000 PINE CLIFF ENERGY LTD. 32,682,490 18.353159 $ 599,826.94 $ 209,939.43
40001250000 EMBER RESOURCES INC. 191,148,360 18.353159 $ 3,508,176.24 $ 1,227,861.69
40001470000 JUST FREEHOLD ENERGY CORP. 58,400 18.353159 $ 1,071.82 $ 375.14
40000360000 TAQA NORTH LTD. 13,550,040 18.353159 $ 248,686.04 $ 87,040.11
40001660000 LONG RUN EXPLORATION LTD. 1,881,080 18.353159 $ 34,523.76 $ 12,083.32
40000410000 TRIDENT EXPLORATION (ALBERTA) CORP. 30,222,270 18.353159 $ 554,674.13 $ 194,135.94
40001700000 CANSTONE ENERGY LTD. 6,850,820 18.353159 $ 125,734.19 $ 44,006.97
40000140000 VERMILION ENERGY INC. 372,990 18.353159 $ 6,845.54 $ 2,395.94
40001600000 XTO ENERGY CANADA ULC 201,820 18.353159 $ 3,704.03 $ 1,296.41
40001630000 CORSE ENERGY CORP. 1,615,160 18.353159 $ 29,643.29 $ 10,375.15
40000280000 LYNX ENERGY ULC 58,256,270 18.353159 $ 1,069,186.59 $ 374,215.31
40001860000 ALPHABOW ENERGY LTD. 9,106,040 18.353159 $ 167,124.60 $ 58,493.61
40001840000 WEST LAKE ENERGY CORP. 45,110 18.353159 $ 827.91 $ 289.77
40001670000 STEELHEAD PETROLEUM LTD. 26,290 18.353159 $ 482.50 $ 168.88
40001920000 VANTAGE POINT RESOURCES INC. 3,227,960 18.353159 $ 59,243.26 $ 20,735.14
362,171,430 $ 2,326,446.44
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Subject: 2020 Kneehill Regional FCSS Budget and Allocations
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council approve the Kneehill Regional Family and Community Support
Services (FCSS) 2020 Budget and Allocations as presented.
Background/
Proposal
Administration received the FCSS 2020 Budget. Under the Kneehill Regional FCSS
Agreement, it states that the Board shall prepare the annual budget and provide a
copy to each participating municipality for review and approval.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The Kneehill Regional Board approved at their September 10, 2019 meeting to
increase the municipal requisition by 1.4% which will cover the cost of living
increase in 2020. Kneehill County’s contribution in 2019 was $47,388.00 and if
approved the cost will be $48,052.00 in 2020.
Cost Source of
Funding:
2020 Operating Budget
Council Options:
1. Council accept the FCSS Budget and Allocations
2. Direct Administration to provide further information.
3. Receive for information
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☒ Individual Notification or ☐ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
FCSS Request Letter
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration will draft a letter to the Kneehill Regional FCSS Board outlining
Council’s decision.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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779 – 2 Street Northeast, Box 400 Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0
September 27, 2019
To: Village of Acme
Village of Carbon
Village of Linden
Kneehill County
Town of Three Hills
Town of Trochu
RE: 2020 KNEEHILL REGIONAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
SERVICES (FCSS) BUDGET AND ALLOCATIONS
Based on the information we have from the Alberta Community and Social Services Ministry
at this time, please find attached your copy of the above referenced budget as approved by
the Kneehill Regional FCSS board members at the September 10, 2019 meeting. The
Kneehill Regional FCSS Board is requesting a cost of living increase of 1.4% to the
municipal requisition for 2020. As per motion 04/19, the budget was drafted with the
Statistics Canada Cost of Living Allowance increase to the municipal requisitions.
The Kneehill Regional FCSS Agreement, signed by all participating jurisdictions in the
Kneehill Regional FCSS program, states under clause F(3), that the Board shall prepare the
annual budget and provide a copy to each participating municipality for review and approval.
As well, the Agreement states that the budget shall be approved by no less than four (4)
member municipalities. Please review the 2020 Kneehill Regional FCSS budget with your
Council and advise of your jurisdiction’s decision.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Should you require any additional
information please contact me at 403-443-3800.
Kind regards,
Shelley Jackson-Berry
Kneehill Regional FCSS Director
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779 – 2 Street Northeast, Box 400 Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0
ESTIMATED 2020 KNEEHILL REGIONAL FCSS GRANT
ALLOCATIONS
Provincial Funding
2020 Grant $ 350,391.00
Local Government Contribution $ 108,103.00
Municipal Reserves $ 18,360.00
2020 FCSS Funding $ 476,854.00
2018 2020
contribution Municipality population* percentage
Acme 653 5.80 $6,270.00
Carbon 500 4.44 $4,800.00
Linden 828 7.36 $7,957.00
Three Hills 3,212 28.55 $30,863.00
Trochu 1,058 9.40 $10,161.00
Kneehill 5,001 44.45 $48,052.00
TOTALS 11,252 100 $108,103.00
Province $350,391.00
TOTAL 2020 FCSS
GRANT
$458,494.00
*Official population figures as of September 1, 2018 as compiled by Municipal Services Branch,
Local Government Services, Alberta Municipal Affairs.
Contribution based on $9.607 per capita.
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KNEEHILL REGIONAL FCSS 2020 BUDGET
APPROVED
REVENUE
Provincial FCSS $350,391.00
Local Municipalities $108,103.00
Municipal Reserves $ 18,360.00
TOTAL REVENUE $476,854.00
EXPENDITURES
Salaries & Benefits $178,279.00
Board Expenses $ 200.00
Mileage $ 1,400.00
Conv & Training $ 2,500.00
Telephone $ 1,300.00
Internal Programming $ 6,500.00
Advertising $ 1,150.00
Membership Fees $ 1,300.00
Unit Authority Costs $ 4,300.00
Audit Fees $ 3,300.00
Insurance $ 625.00
Office Supplies $ 5,500.00
Janitorial Supplies $ 1,000.00
TOTAL ADMIN EXPENDITURES $207,354.00
Grants to Organizations $269,500.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $476,854.00
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Subject: Policing Services Funding - Provincial Consultation
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance
Recommended
Motion:
That Council directs Administration to send a response letter indicating our
concerns with the police funding proposal by the Province.
Background/
Proposal
The Province is conducting a consultation process on funding policing services
across Alberta. The draft proposal includes the 291 municipalities who are not
currently paying for policing, would begin paying a percentage of frontline policing
costs. In 2018-2019 the cost of front line policing was $232.5 Million.
The proposed formula would allow the province to recover between 15% and 70%
of policing costs based on equalized assessment and per capita.
Calculated on the formula proposed, this could see Kneehill County paying
$238,000 to $1.1Million per year for front line policing services at a maintained level
of service.
The Rural Municipalities of Alberta group has prepared a response submission, and
continues to collect feedback from its member municipalities.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Kneehill County to distribute its own feedback in a letter to the Province, RMA,
AUMA and local MLA which echoes the concerns in RMA’s submission, and also
addresses our local concerns with this proposal:
• Equalized assessment should be less of a factor in the model, as this is a
service based on the needs of people.
• Kneehill County currently contributes to policing by employing Peace
Officers who have the ability to enforce the Traffic Safety Act on most
provincial highways.
• RCMP rarely enforce Municipal Bylaws; how does this improve our service
to our residents?
• This affects the communities in our area who also currently do not pay for
policing services.
Cost Source of
Funding:
N/A at this time.
Council Options:
1. To direct Administration to prepare and distribute a letter of response as part of
the Provinces consultation on policing costs.
2. To send back to Administration for further research and options.
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Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☐ Public Notification
☒ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☒ Other-
Other urbans in our region will also be affected by this proposal. ☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Follow-up
Actions:
Letter to be distributed to Province through Ministers and MLA, and through our
membership groups of RMA and AUMA.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Subject: Town of Trochu Request to help Support the Trochu Seniors Supportive
Living Facility Project
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council receive Town of Trochu, Trochu Seniors Supportive Living Facility
Project request for information and direct administration to provide further
information on the matter.
Background/
Proposal
Administration received a request from the Town of Trochu to partner with them in
the construction of the Trochu Seniors Supportive Living Facility Project.
As part of this request, the Town of Trochu is also asking for a meeting between the
Town and County to take place in October.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
This is a large request and Administration is recommending that the County seek
further information and clarity prior to making a decision.
Entertaining this request may have legal ramifications and will have impacts on the
County’s ability to borrow and service other initiatives. Administration recommends
having time to explore these ramifications before rendering a final decision.
As part of gathering information, Administration can arrange the requested meeting
between the Town and County Councils.
Cost Source of
Funding:
NA
Council Options:
1. Receive the report for information and direct administration to provide further
information.
Recommended
Engagement: ☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments: Town of Trochu Request Letter
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration will inform the Town of Council’s decision.
Administration will arrange a Council level meeting with the Town of Trochu.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Subject: Community Grant Application- Prairie Bible Institute
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council receive for information the Prairie Bible Institute presentation.
Background/
Proposal
Nathan Rooke from the Prairie Bible Institute will be presenting to Council at today’s
meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The Prairie Bible Institute has applied to Kneehill County’s Community Grants to
Non-profit Organizations, Policy #15-3 in the amount of $8,260.00.
As per Policy # 15-3, under 2.3 it states that:
Funding is limited to a minimum of $500 dollars and funding requests over
$5,000 will require a presentation to Council.
The Community Grants Committee will be reviewing all applications at the
Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 15th, 2019.
Cost Source of
Funding:
2019 Operating Budget
Council Options:
1. Receive for information the Prairie Bible Institute presentation.
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Prairie Bible Institute Community Grant Application
Policy # 15-3, Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations
Follow-up
Actions:
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Subject: Community Grant Application - Hillside Lanes Bowling Society
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council receive for information the Hillside Lanes Bowling Society
presentation.
Background/
Proposal
Deb Watson from the Hillside Lanes Bowling Society will be presenting to Council at
today’s meeting at 9:15 a.m.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The Hillside Lanes Bowling Society has applied to Kneehill County’s Community
Grants to Non-profit Organizations, Policy #15-3 in the amount of $19,033.00.
As per Policy # 15-3, under 2.3 it states that:
Funding is limited to a minimum of $500 dollars and funding requests over
$5,000 will require a presentation to Council.
The Community Grants Committee will be reviewing all applications at the
Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 15th, 2019.
Cost Source of
Funding:
2019 Operating Budget
Council Options:
1. Receive for information the Hillside Lanes Bowling Society presentation.
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Hillside Lanes Bowling Society Community Grant Application
Policy # 15-3, Community Grants to Non-Profit Organizations
Follow-up
Actions:
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Subject: Village of Linden & Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning and Development
Link to Strat Plan: Ensuring Communications & Engagement
Recommended
Motion:
1. That Council move second reading of Bylaw 1801 to adopt the Village of
Linden/Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
2. That Council move third reading of Bylaw 1801 to adopt the Village of
Linden/Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
Background/
Proposal
In the spring of 2018, amendments to the Municipal Government Act came into
effect including the requirement for all municipalities who share a boundary to work
together to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP). The purpose of these
plans is to foster a collaborative planning approach for lands along the common
border between the two municipalities. This will ensure that certain identified areas
are viewed with regional perspective. By implementing a plan that contains both
guidelines for future uses as well as agreed dispute mechanisms, urban and rural
municipalities can reach agreement without negative impacts on either municipality.
From the perspective of both municipalities, enhanced management of the land
within the IDP area identified will prove advantageous for the long-term interests of
the municipalities and their residents.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
A proposed draft was created and the administration and the assigned Committee
from both Kneehill County and the Village of Linden have met to review and revise
the proposed draft. The draft that has been attached is the outcome of this review.
This draft notes the following objectives:
• It provides a framework for collaboration when developing lands within the
IDP area.
• It promotes open communication between the Village, County, the public,
and interested stakeholders.
• It promotes respect for each other’s jurisdictional autonomy and integrity.
• It provides a framework for the provision of services and infrastructure
required for the joint planning area that demonstrates an equitable, efficient
and proactive approach.
• It is a guide to collaboratively plan for lands within the IDP area that will
promote opportunities for residential, commercial, industrial and economic
development while minimizing land use and environmental impacts.
Landowners within the defined plan area have all been notified regarding the
proposed IDP. Notifications for the public hearing were posted in the Three Hills
Capital on September 18, 25 & October 2, 2019. Notice was also posted on the
Kneehill County website and Facebook page. The public hearing was held on
October 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Cost Source of
Funding:
N/A
Council Options:
1. Council move second reading of proposed Bylaw 1801.
2. Council amend Bylaw 1801.
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Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☐ Public Notification
☒ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☒ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
Bylaw 1801 (Included in the draft IDP)
Draft Intermunicipal Development Plan with proposed plan area maps
Public Hearing Report
Follow-up
Actions:
Notification to the Village of Linden that legislative processes required by Kneehill
County are complete.
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director of Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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VILLAGE OF LINDEN
AND
KNEEHILL COUNTY
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVEL OPMENT
PLAN
Revised
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BYLAW No. OF THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A BYLAW TO
ADOPT THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN / KNEEHILL COUNTY
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Section 631(1) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of
Alberta, provides that two or more Councils must, by each passing a Bylaw, adopt an Intermunicipal
Development Plan;
AND WHEREAS, Council deems it desirable to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with KNEEHILL
COUNTY;
AND WHEREAS, Council recognizes that the lands contained within the Intermunicipal Development Plan
will remain under the jurisdiction of each respective municipality, and that the Intermunicipal
Development Plan provides a basis for cooperation and communication on matters of mutual interest;
AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing was given pursuant to Section 606(2) of
the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta;
AND WHEREAS, a Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw was scheduled for and held on
commencing at at the Village of Linden Office;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Village of Linden duly assembled enacts as follows:
THAT THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS
ATTACHED AND FORMING PART OF THIS BYLAW BE ADOPTED.
READ a first time in Council this day of
READ a second time in Council this day of
READ a third time in Council and finally passed this day of
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR
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Kneehill County
Bylaw No. 1801
BYLAW No. 1801 OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA,
BEING A BYLAW TO ADOPT THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN / KNEEHILL COUNTY
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Section 631(1) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of
Alberta, provides that two or more Councils must, by each passing a Bylaw, adopt an Intermunicipal
Development Plan;
AND WHEREAS, Council deems it desirable to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with the
VILLAGE OF LINDEN;
AND WHEREAS, Council recognizes that the lands contained within the Intermunicipal Development Plan
will remain under the jurisdiction of each respective municipality, and that the Intermunicipal
Development Plan provides a basis for cooperation and communication on matters of mutual interest;
AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing was given pursuant to Section 606(2) of
the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta;
AND WHEREAS, a Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw was scheduled for and held on October 8, 2019
commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Kneehill County Office;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of Kneehill County duly assembled enacts as follows:
THAT THE VILLAGE OF LINDEN / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS
ATTACHED AND FORMING PART OF THIS BYLAW BE ADOPTED.
READ a first time in Council this 10th day of September, 2019
READ a second time in Council this day of
READ a third time in Council and finally passed this day of
REEVE
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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INTRODUCTION
Kneehill County and the Village of Linden recognize that intermunicipal planning is an effort between two
or more municipalities to make long term land use planning decisions. The preparation of an
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is to foster a collaborative planning approach which will work
towards avoiding future land use conflicts, for lands along the common border. This will ensure that
certain identified areas are viewed with a regional perspective. By implementing a plan that contains both
guidelines for future uses as well as agreed dispute mechanisms, urban and rural municipalities can reach
an agreement without negative impacts on either municipality. From the perspective of both
municipalities, enhanced management of the land within the IDP area identified on the map as Plan Area,
will prove advantageous for the long-term interests of the municipalities and their residents.
MUTUAL OBJECTIVES
The two municipalities agree:
To develop an IDP framework for how the County and the Village will collaborate together in order
to plan and develop lands contained within the IDP Area.
To promote open communication between the municipalities, the public, and interested
stakeholders, and provide meaningful involvement and consultation.
To respect each other’s jurisdictional autonomy and integrity.
To provide a framework for the provision of services and infrastructure required for the Plan Area
that demonstrates an equitable, efficient and proactive approach.
To utilize the IDP as a guide to collaboratively plan for lands within the IDP Area that will promote
opportunities for residential, commercial, industrial and economic development while minimizing
land use and environmental impacts.
PURPOSE AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
This IDP has been prepared in accordance with the Municipal Government Act which encourages
cooperation and coordination between neighbouring municipalities with regard to planning matters in the
vicinity of their joint boundaries. The IDP creates a shared vision for future growth by establishing a long-
term strategy balancing the interests of both municipalities. This IDP intends to promote ongoing
coordination, collaboration and cooperation between the two municipalities by providing a framework to
discuss planning matters that affect and influence one another.
The Village of Linden Municipal Development Plan is the main planning policy document which provides
for how and where Village growth and development should occur, and other matters including, but not
limited to, agriculture, urban residential, and subdivision. The Village of Linden Land Use Bylaw provides
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the regulatory mechanism concerning orderly development and the manner in which to process
development permits within the bounds of the Village of Linden.
The Kneehill County Municipal Development Plan is the main planning policy document which provides for
how and where Kneehill County growth and development should occur, and other matters including, but
not limited to, agricultural, rural residential, and subdivision. Kneehill County Land Use Bylaw provides the
regulatory mechanism concerning orderly development and the manner in which to process development
permits within the bounds of Kneehill County.
For the purposes of this process, the County and the Village agree to respect the following guiding
principles:
Mutual respect and equity.
Cooperation, collaboration, communication and trust.
Coordinated, consistent and timely response.
Respect for the environment and natural capital.
Public engagement and consultation.
Economic growth and development.
The meaning of words or terms used in this Plan shall be determined by reference in the following priority:
noted definitions, the Act, and for words or terms which are not defined in the above sources reference
shall be made to the Oxford English Dictionary.
PLAN AREA
1. Plan Area
This area is illustrated as the Plan Area on Schedule 1 and includes both developed and undeveloped
lands in the County and the Village. The predominant land use with the Plan Area is agriculture.
However, the lands along Highway 806 and Township Road 30-4/Central Avenue could support
additional uses. These are areas where different land uses meet and interact. It is assumed the
interface will occur at, or near, the shared jurisdictional boundary.
The Village and County, as per this Plan, shall strive to engage in effective dialogue when considering land
use in the Plan Area, while still maintaining complete jurisdiction on lands within their own boundaries.
The Village and County may collaborate and investigate methods of giving support to projects that may
mutually benefit or enhance the quality of life for residents from both municipalities. This could be in the
form of in-kind donations, materials, municipal letters of support, application for grants, or other more
permanent arrangements upon mutual agreement.
Both municipalities shall act as good neighbours with respect to Plan Area and agree that a collaborative
approach to planning and coordinated development is necessary within the joint planning area. Both
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municipalities shall respect the Plan Area and Boundary as illustrated in Schedule 1. Each will ensure
future land use designations and interface boundaries are compatible and consistent with both
jurisdictions’ goals and aspirations. Development proposals will be evaluated against each municipality’s
respective Municipal Development Plans, as well as statutory and non-statutory plans.
The County will notify the Village of any proposals, applications, studies, or plans for areas as illustrated as
Schedule 1, within the County boundary, and provide informative communication and invitations to
respond. The Village will notify the County of any proposals, applications, studies, or plans for areas as
illustrated in Schedule 1 within their Village boundary and provide informative communication and
invitations to respond.
Where an intermunicipal referral is required by legislation and the policies contained in this Plan, both
municipalities agree to share the mailing address and property ownership information for circulation
purposes with the adjacent municipality, and where applicable, the municipality’s processing agency.
All subdivision and redesignation applications for lands within the Plan Area shall be referred to the other
municipality for comment prior to a decision being rendered.
All discretionary use applications within the
Plan Area shall be referred to the other
municipality for comment prior to a decision
being rendered.
As per Section 636(1)(d) of the Municipal
Government Act, notification to the Village or
County will be circulated when changes to
either Municipal Development Plan are being
proposed. The Village or County will have an
opportunity to provide comments regarding
the proposed changes.
POLICIES
Managing Growth – IDP policies must be flexible enough to permit all reasonable developments in a
contiguous manner. The IDP has a goal to facilitate orderly, efficient and environmentally sound
development compatible with the character and physical setting of the Plan Area while minimizing
conflicts between agricultural and urban land uses.
Future development shall be planned in accordance with the land uses identified in the
corresponding municipality’s planning documents. Land uses within the current Village boundary
shall be guided by the Village’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw. Land uses
within the current County boundary shall be guided by the County’s Municipal Development Plan
and Land Use Bylaw.
Minor amendments to either MDP shall not require an amendment to the IDP.
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The Village and County will endeavour to implement cost-sharing and servicing arrangements
supporting an equitable distribution of costs associated with increased growth and development
in the Plan Area (Schedule 1) where feasible.
Both municipalities shall provide a variety of development opportunities within their jurisdiction.
Future development in proximity to Highway 806 shall be planned in consultation with Alberta
Transportation.
Prior to either municipality extending infrastructure or services to development occurring in the
other municipality’s jurisdiction, the Village and County shall enter into an agreement that
outlines how costs associated with the development will be shared. This agreement shall address
the following (but not be limited to):
o Costs for initiating and extending infrastructure and services
o Current and future capacities for the infrastructure and services
o Future maintenance costs associated with the infrastructure and services
Entering into an agreement to provide infrastructure and services shall be at the discretion of the
municipality that will be providing the services and may be determined based on a cost-benefit
analysis.
Plan Area Environment – The natural environment to the south and west of the Village does not respect
municipal boundaries. Water courses, hills, soil conditions and vegetation intermingle across urban and
rural boundaries as well as the Plan boundary.
Both municipalities shall recognize the value of the natural environment and its contribution to
quality of life.
Proposed development in areas that are prone to erosion, landslides, or any other natural
hazards, as well as proposed development in proximity to steep or unstable slopes will be subject
to requirements as identified in the Land Use Bylaws to the satisfaction of the approving
authority.
Applicants of a redesignation, subdivision or development shall be required to obtain confirmation
of the 1:100-year flood level on the affected lands. Applicants may also be required to provide an
environmental review prepared by a qualified professional where an environmentally sensitive
feature is present on the affected lands as identified by the Province of Alberta.
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Transportation Systems – The Village and the County recognize the importance of establishing and
creating a continuous network of roads within the plan area in order to efficiently manage future growth.
Subdivision and development proposals located in the Plan Area must address linkages between
the two municipalities to accommodate layout, setbacks, and road uses to ensure orderly and
efficient transition to urban densities.
Either municipality may require an agreement regarding the construction, repair and maintenance
of any municipal boundary area roads which may be impacted by subdivision or development,
when the development requires access to come from a road under the control or management of
the adjacent municipality.
Subdivision and development decisions within the Plan Area will have regard to future road
networks.
Accounting for the location of existing development, topography and other site specific
considerations, there may be circumstances where road alignments will need to be altered in
responding to the needs of subdivision or development.
Economic and Joint Development – Planning future growth may raise opportunities for mutually
beneficial economic development and joint development opportunities, and these may arise in the form
of shared servicing upgrades or community based facilities.
Both municipalities shall work together to ensure a strong, stable and diversified local and
regional economy.
The Village and County shall ensure the IDP provides a suitable inventory of lands for commercial
and industrial development.
The Village and County shall work together to explore areas of mutual interest where agreements
can be considered to ensure that development opportunities will be to the benefit of both
municipalities.
Both municipalities shall work together to maximize the advantages of commercial/industrial
opportunities potentially offered by visibility from Highway 806 and Township Road 30-4/Central
Avenue.
A prerequisite to multi-lot subdivision and development will be the preparation of an Outline Plan
or an Area Structure Plan to the Village and County’s satisfaction to ensure that issues relating to
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future land use, servicing transitional treatments and phasing are addressed in a manner that
ensures compatibility with existing or proposed development.
Water and sanitary sewer may be extended from the Village. In some cases, it may be more viable
for water to be extended from the County to service areas of the Village. Development levies or
equivalent contributions may be collected from the benefiting developments so that the cost of
these extensions does not directly impact existing residents of the Village or County.
Best management practices for storm water management shall be required in accordance with
Alberta Environment and Parks regulations.
Buffers or similar mechanisms to mitigate potential conflict between commercial/industrial,
agricultural and other uses shall be used where needed.
Any commercial/industrial development proposed adjacent to a watercourse, wetland,
environmental or hazard lands may require a geotechnical study and environmental review to
confirm the site is suitable for the intended use and describe the potential impacts of the
development and the extent to which these impacts may be mitigated.
Agricultural Uses – Agricultural uses represent the largest land use category of the IDP. The IDP strives
to maintain the importance of agriculture by directing future growth in a compact, contiguous manner
that minimizes intrusions into agriculture operations. This will ensure agricultural operations continue to
operate and remain a significant contributor to the local economy.
Existing agricultural areas shall continue
to be used for agricultural activities as
provided for in the County’s Municipal
Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw,
unless a landowner proposes to convert
agricultural lands to another opportunity
provided for in the IDP, MDP, or Land Use
Bylaw.
When making decisions regarding
development on or adjacent to
agricultural lands, both municipalities
shall give consideration for agricultural
operators to pursue normal activities without interference or restriction based on their impact on
adjacent uses.
Plan Area (Schedule 1) – Agriculture is recognized as the primary land use and no amendments to this
IDP are required for subdivision and accompanying land use bylaw amendments, by either municipality,
that both municipalities agree are consistent with the provisions contained within the IDP, as amended
from time to time. To ensure that future integration into the urban fabric is not compromised, the
following development conditions shall apply, unless otherwise agreed to by the County and Village:
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An urban residential development proposal may be accompanied by an application for annexation
to the Village.
A prerequisite to a multi-lot subdivision or development will be the preparation of an Outline Plan
or Area Structure Plan to the Village and County’s satisfaction to ensure that issues relating to
future land use, servicing transitional treatments and phasing are addressed in a manner that
ensures compatibility with existing or proposed development.
Should the proposed multi-lot subdivision or development occupy only a portion of the quarter
section, the Outline Plan or Area Structure Plan shall describe what is proposed for the ultimate
build-out of the lands and how the proposed development will be integrated into the Village if
annexation is considered.
Water and sanitary sewer may be extended from the Village. Development levies or equivalent
contributions and all costs associated with initiating services shall be collected from the benefiting
developments so that the cost of these extensions do not directly impact existing residents of the
Village or County.
Best management practices for storm water management shall be required in accordance with
Alberta Environment and Parks regulations.
Any residential development proposed adjacent to a watercourse, wetland or hazard lands may
require a geotechnical study and an environmental review to confirm the site is suitable for the
intended use. This review should describe the potential impacts of the development and the
extent to which these impacts may be mitigated.
With respect to any proposed development within the Village boundaries that would require legal
access from a County township or range road, such access must be approved by the County prior
to development approval from the Village.
Commercial and Industrial Uses –Promoting a well-planned commercial and industrial development
will support the creation of a strong and diversified economy, expanding the availability of employment
opportunities and contributing to a balanced municipal assessment base.
Both municipalities shall work together to maximize the advantages of commercial and industrial
opportunities potentially offered by visibility from Highways 806 and Township Road 30-4/Central
Avenue.
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A prerequisite to multi-lot subdivision and development for these uses will be the preparation of
an Outline Plan or an Area Structure Plan to the Village and County’s satisfaction to ensure that
issues relating to future land use, servicing transitional treatments and phasing are addressed in a
manner that ensures compatibility with existing or proposed development within the Village.
Water and sanitary sewer may be extended from the Village where feasible. Development levies
or equivalent contributions and all costs associated with initiating services shall be collected from
the benefiting developments so that the cost of these extensions do not directly impact existing
residents of the Village or County.
Best management practices for storm water control shall be required in accordance with Alberta
Environment and Parks regulations.
Buffers or similar mechanisms to mitigate potential conflict between commercial or industrial,
agricultural and other uses shall be used where needed.
Any commercial or industrial development proposed adjacent to a watercourse, wetland or
hazard lands may require a geotechnical study and environmental review to confirm the site is
suitable for the intended use and describe the potential impacts of the development and the
extent to which these impacts may be mitigated.
Plan Review
The implementation of this Plan is intended to be an ongoing process to ensure it is maintained
and remains applicable. A committee with joint representation will ensure continued dialogue
and cooperation, as the purpose of this committee is to promote active cooperation and conflict
resolution through a consensus based approach.
For the purposes of administering the monitoring of the IDP, the Village and County will establish
the Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee (the Committee) comprised of an even number
of members of Council from both the Village and the County. Each municipality may appoint an
alternate Committee member in the event a regular member cannot attend a scheduled meeting.
Alternate Committee members shall have standing.
The IDP will be formally reviewed by this Committee once every four years, beginning in 2020, in
order to confirm or recommend amendments of any particular policy contained herein. The
committee will prepare recommendations for consideration by the Municipal Councils.
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Members of the Committee shall be appointed by their respective Councils at their Organizational
Meeting. If a Council wished to appoint a new member to the Committee (including the
alternate), they must do so by motion of Council at a regular Council meeting. The municipalities
shall notify one another upon appointing members and alternate members to the Committee.
Functions of the Committee
The Village and County agree that the main functions of the Committee are to:
Create a forum for dialogue on issues of common interest and concern;
Address concerns regarding the policies of the Plan;
Address proposed amendments to the Plan;
Engage in resolving any conflicts or disputes which arise from this Plan – both
municipalities will equally share costs associated with using outside assistance to resolve a
dispute; and
Address any other land use issues deemed appropriate, but which are not explicitly
identified in the Plan.
Meetings of the Committee shall be held on an “as needed basis”, or at the request of
either municipality. Committee meetings should be held as soon as possible if any conflict
arises, or if any matter is brought before it.
The municipality that called the meeting of the Committee shall host and chair the
meeting and is responsible for preparing and
distributing agendas and minutes.
Both Councils agree the Committee is not a decision
making body and that the Committee shall issue a
written response in the form of comments and/or
recommendations to the appropriate decision making
body.
Annexation
The County recognizes and agrees that the Village will need additional land to grow and will
support annexations that will provide for 30-40 years of projected growth within the boundaries
of the Village.
The annexation process may be initiated by the Village in accordance with the requirements of the
Municipal Government Act.
The Village and County will endeavour to reach an Intermunicipal agreement on the annexation
prior to submitting the annexation to the Municipal Government Board.
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Dispute Resolution
The policies of this Plan are designed to be general in nature, ensuring that both the Village and the
County maintain jurisdiction over the decisions made within their borders. It is anticipated that by
following the process below, most disputes or conflicts can first be avoided, and where necessary, settled
at the local level. Only in those circumstances where a resolution cannot be achieved locally would the
dispute be referred to outside parties.
It is important to avoid dispute by ensuring the Plan is adhered to as adopted, including full circulation of
any permit or application that may affect the municipality as required in the Plan and prompt
enforcement of the Plan policies.
The Village and County agree that disputes relating to the IDP shall be restricted to the following:
Lack of agreement on proposed amendments to the plan
Lack of agreement on any proposed statutory plan, land use bylaw or amendment to either
located within or affecting the Intermunicipal Development Plan Area
Lack of agreement on an interpretation of this plan
Dispute Resolution Process
The dispute resolution process may only be initiated by the Village or County Councils.
Identification of a dispute and the desire to go through the dispute resolution process may occur
at any time regarding a dispute matter and may only occur within 30 calendar days of a decision
made pursuant to the above noted areas that may be disputed. Once either municipality has
received written notice of a dispute, the dispute resolution process must be started within 15
calendar days of the date the written notice was received, unless both Chief Administrative
Officers agree otherwise.
In the event the dispute resolution process is initiated, the municipality having authority over the
matter shall not give any further approval in any way until the dispute has been resolved or the
mediation process has been concluded.
The process shall be as follows:
o Administrative Review – the Chief Administrative Officers of both municipalities will meet
in an attempt to resolve the issue first. Failing resolution, the dispute will then be referred
to the Intermunicipal Planning Committee.
o Intermunicipal Planning Committee Review – the Committee will convene to consider and
attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event a resolution is not achieved by the 30th day
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following the first meeting of the Intermunicipal Planning Committee, either municipality
may refer the dispute to mediation.
o Mediation – the services of an independent mediator will be retained, with the mediator
to present a written recommendation to both Councils. The costs of mediation shall be
shared equally between the Village and County.
o Municipal Government Board – In the event the mediation process does not resolve the
dispute, the initiating municipality may proceed to adopt the bylaw and in accordance
with the Municipal Government Act, the other municipality will have the right to appeal to
the Municipal Government Board.
Amending the Plan
The Plan may be amended as seen fit and mutually agreed upon by both Municipalities. Any
amendments to the Plan must be adopted by both Councils.
Should any disagreements arise with an amendment to the Plan, the dispute resolution process
shall be initiated.
Proposed amendments to this Plan by parties other than the Village or the County shall be
accompanied by the following:
o An application to amend the County IDP Bylaw submitted to the County along with the
applicable fee for processing amendments to a statutory document; and
o An application to amend the Village IDP Bylaw submitted to their designated planning
authority along with the applicable fee for processing amendments to a statutory
document.
Repealing the Plan
In the event that one or both municipalities deem the IDP no longer relevant, the bylaws adopting the IDP
will need to be repealed by both municipalities. However, an IDP is a mandatory requirement under the
MGA. As such, the Plan may only be repealed for the purpose of being replaced by a new IDP at the time
of the repeal.
The Plan shall only be repealed if mutually agreed upon by both municipalities and under the
condition that the Plan will be replaced with a new IDP that will be adopted by both municipalities
at the time of the repeal.
Should only one municipality wish to repeal the Plan, 60 days’ notice will need to be given to the
other municipality stating the intent and reasons for repealing the Plan. Both Councils must pass
the bylaw repealing the Plan and adopting a new IDP for the repeal to take effect.
Should only one municipality wish to repeal the plan, the dispute resolution process shall be
initiated.
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Definitions
Adjacent Land(s): Land that abuts or is contiguous to the parcel of land that is being described and
includes land that would be contiguous if not for a highway, road, lane, walkway, watercourse, utility lot,
pipeline right-of-way, power line, railway or similar feature and any other land identified in the land use
bylaw as adjacent for the purpose of notifications under the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statues of
Alberta 2000, M-26 with amendments.
Agricultural Operation: If not defined in the municipality’s Land Use Bylaw, it is an agricultural activity
conducted on agricultural land for gain or reward or in the hope of expectation of gain or reward, and can
include, but is not limited to:
a) the cultivation of land;
b) the raising of livestock, including game-production animals within the meaning of the “Livestock
Industry Diversification Act” and poultry;
c) the raising of fur-bearing animals, pheasants or fish;
d) the production of agricultural field crops;
e) the production of fruit, vegetables, sod, trees, shrubs and other specialty horticultural crops;
f) the production of eggs and milk;
g) the production of honey (apiaries);
h) the operation of agricultural machinery and equipment, including irrigation pumps on site;
i) the application of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides, including
application by ground and aerial spraying, for agricultural purposes;
j) the collection, transportation, storage, application, use transfer and disposal of manure;
k) the abandonment and reclamation of confined feeding operations and manure storage facilities.
l) does not include cannabis cultivation production for either medical or recreational use.
Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA): The Alberta Land Stewardship Act Statues of Alberta, 2009 Chapter
A-26.8, as amended.
Area Structure Plan (ASP): A statutory plan in accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) for
the purpose of providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of an area of land in a
municipality. The Plan typically provides a design that integrates land uses with the requirements for
suitable parcel densities, transportation patterns (roads), stormwater drainage, fire protection and other
utilities across the entire Plan Area.
Conservation Easement: A voluntary agreement between a landowner and a conservation organization or
government agency. The intent of the Conservation Easement is to protect the ecological, scenic, and or
agricultural values of the land. The agreement is placed on title, and the landowner continues using the
land subject to the specific restrictions in the easement.
Council(s): The Council of Kneehill County and the Council of the Village of Linden in the Province of
Alberta.
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Development: As defined by the Municipal Government Act in Part 17, section 616, means
a) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them;
b) a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the construction or placing
of any of them on, in, over or under land;
c) a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that results in
or is likely to result in a change in the use of the land or building; or
d) a change in the intensity of the land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building
that results in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of use of the land or building.
Discretionary Use: The use of land or a building in a land use district for which a development permit may
be approved at the discretion of the Development Authority with or without conditions.
Environmental Reserve: Regulated through the Municipal Government Act (MGA), it is the transference of
land from the landowner to the municipality through the subdivision process. The lands can consist of
water bodies, steep slopes, gullies, or drainage courses, and would be required to remain in its natural
state.
Environmental Reserve Easement: Similar to an Environmental Reserve, the ERE however allows the title
to remain under the landowner, instead of with the Municipality. Similar restrictions apply with an
easement, such that the land would be left in its natural state.
Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA): Meaning as defined in each subject Land Use Bylaw.
Extensive Agriculture: The general raising of crops and grazing of livestock in a non-intensive nature.
Intermunicipal Border: The shared border between the Village of Linden and Kneehill County.
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP): A statutory document, adopted by bylaw in accordance with
section 631 of the Municipal Government Act, which is used by municipalities as a long-range planning
tool.
Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee (the Committee): The members assigned by each
respective Council for the purposes of administering and monitoring the Intermunicipal Development
Plan.
May: Is an operative word that means that there is a choice, with no particular direction or guidance
intended.
Minor Amendment: Amendments that fall under Section 692(6) of the Municipal Government Act.
Municipalities (the Municipalities): The municipalities of the Village of Linden and Kneehill County.
Municipal Government Act (MGA): The Municipal Government Act Revised Statues of Alberta 2000,
Chapter M-26, as amended.
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Municipal Development Plan (MDP): A statutory plan, adopted by bylaw in accordance with section 632
of the Municipal Government Act and used by municipalities as a long-range planning tool.
Outline Plan: means a detailed Land Use plan for an area of land that is typically smaller than the land
covered by an Area Structure Plan and which conforms to all Statutory Plans. An Outline Plan is adopted
by resolution of Council, Pursuant to Part 17 of the Act, and is otherwise equivalent to a “Conceptual
Scheme” as described in the Act.
Permitted Use: The use of land or a building in a land use district for which a Development Authority shall
issue a development permit with or without conditions providing all other provisions of the Bylaw are
conformed with.
Plan: The Village of Linden and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
Plan Area: The lands defined in this document to which the policies of this document pertain.
Ratepayer: A land owner within the municipality who pays taxes to the respective municipality and is
considered a stakeholder in public matter relating to the municipality.
Renewable Resource/Energy: means a Development whose Principal Use is the generation of energy for
commercial or residential use, from wind, solar, geothermal or other sources that do not depend on finite,
non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels.
Shall: In an operative word that means the action is mandatory.
Should: In an operative word that means that in order to achieve the Plan’s objectives, it is strongly
advised that the action be taken.
Soil Classification: The classification of soils in accordance with the Canadian Land Inventory on the basis
of soil survey information, and are based on intensity, rather than kind, of their limitations for agriculture.
Stakeholder: A person with an interest or concern in matters pertaining to this Plan.
Statutory Plan: As per Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act, is an intermunicipal development plan, a
municipal development plan, an area structure plan, or an area redevelopment plan adopted by a
municipality under Division 4 of the Municipal Government Act.
Subdivision and Development Authority: Within the boundary of the Village of Linden means the Village
of Linden Subdivision and Development Authority, and within the boundary of Kneehill County means the
Kneehill County Subdivision and Development Authority.
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2 - Moderate Limitations on Crop Type
3 - Moderate/Severe Limitations on Crop Type
4 - Severe Limitations on Crop Type
5 - Restricted Growth on Perennial Crops
6 - Capable of producing Perennial Crop only
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF COMMUNITY FUTURES
WILD ROSE held at the Community Futures Wild Rose Office
Bay #101 – 331 3rd Ave –Strathmore, AB (934-8888)
7:00 P.M. July 4, 2019
Name Position Present Absent
Vanessa Van der Meer Chair - Linden X
Corey Fisher Vice-Chair - Hussar X
Tari Cockx Secretary Treasurer – Strathmore – Alternate Jason
Montgomery attended
X
Lucy Ann Daubert Director - Acme X
Lynn MacWilliam Director – Bassano (resigned) – Alternate Ron Wickson X
Karen Ursu Director – Beiseker – Alternate Al Henuset Attended X
Bryan Peever Director – Carbon X
Wade Christie Director – Kneehill County X
Joe Pedersen Director – Standard X
Cheryl Lumley Director – Trochu X
Amber Link Director – Wheatland County – Alternate Donna Biggar
attended
X
Frank Friesen Director – Irricana X
Michelle Young Director – Chestermere X
Dalia Cheshire Director – Rockyford X
Tim Shearlaw Director – Three Hills X
Staff
David Petrovich General Manager X
Pat Grabo Business Analyst X
Wendy Gerbrandt CED Project Lead X
Chantale Hache Business Analyst X
Alex Wilks CED Ass’t – Summer Student X
1. Call to Order
01-07-2019 Vanessa Van der Meer Called meeting to order at 6:45pm. Carried.
2. Approval of Agenda
02-07-2019 Vanessa Van der Meer Moved the approval of the agenda. Carried.
3. Minutes
a) Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 2019 (see attached)
03-07-2019 Joe Pedersen Moved approval of the June 6, 2019 Regular Director Meeting
Minutes. Carried.
4. Reports
a) Financial Variance Report – May 2019 (see attached)
04-07-2019 Dalia Cheshire Moved approval of the May 2019 variance report. Carried.
5. Business: JOE
a) Strategic Plan review (Wendy and Chantale)
Chantale and Wendy provided an overview and progress report on the strategic action items. Action items are
on time, except for the Marketing Plan and will extend to September 30 as David has been away. We are also
currently examining potential opportunities for potential revenue streams but are not confirmed to date.
Business counselling, training and advisory are on track and target for the quarter with the majority delivered
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in Q2 and Q3. Loan targets are on track with a total disbursement of $361,000 in Q1. One of three strategic
plans were delivered, the second will be delivered in September and a third will be implemented through the
Ag-Tourism Strategy. We are expecting a high volume of requests for strategic planning and will be
establishing guidelines on which plans to facilitate. Community outreach and visibility is going well with
strong connections made to the banks, businesses, municipalities and individuals.
b) Monthly Loan Report with Arrears (Chantale)
One client has gone out of business. We expect to be proceeding with collection procedures. Prior to
collections we will be sending out a Demand Letter which will go out early next week. We are making
attempts to connect with the client with little success. Two loans have been paid out.
6. Updates
a) Open Farm Days Update (Wendy)
Wendy provided an update that 14 farms and culinary events are occurring throughout the region. Upon
completion of the marketing materials we will distribute the list of events and activities to the Board of
Directors in addition to the CAO’s for distribution throughout your communities. We are pleased with the
participation again this year, slightly down only because some of the farms we previously assisted are now
receiving assistance from neighboring CF’s participating in the program.
b) Alberta on the Plate (Wendy)
Participating in the Pilot Launch of the Alberta on the Plate we have Back to Good and Greenview
Nurseries/Bloomfield Garden Centre. The event will occur during local food week on Tuesday August 13
where individuals can register to forage on the nursery, followed by a specially prepared meal by Back to
Good with what was foraged. The operators are working on a sustainable model which they can incorporate
into their existing business plans to provide additional offerings throughout the season. Tickets will be on sale
in the coming days and will forward complete details as these unfold. All operators are extremely grateful for
this opportunity and if successful we hope to bring forward other operators to consider.
c) WD Agri-tourism (Wendy)
We requested an extension for the initiative until October 31 and are waiting for confirmation. The extension
has been requested to allow sufficient time to produce the final report and accounting. With the new
provincial government the process has been delayed, but we don’t anticipate any denials of this request. The
busy/delayed spring for seeding on the farms resulted in some challenges in getting farmers to the session so
we are postponing the final session to September 26th to allow sufficient time for maximum attendance.
Marketing of this will begin in early August when the consultants return.
d) RAYEC (Wendy)
Wendy reported there are 35 females; 31 males attending the camp in total. CF Wild Rose has 6 students
attending from Acme (2); Carbon (1); Chestermere (2); Standard (1) and possibly one from Linden. There
were a total of 7 applicants. We are able to send 6 students as a result of other CF’s unable to fulfill vacancies.
Thank you to Dave and the Board and municipalities for their effort in promoting the camp throughout the
communities.
7. Other Business:
a) CFNA Symposium (Wendy)
The 2019 Symposium will be held September 18 – 20 in Grande Prairie. There are numerous sessions for
Board and Staff to attend. In the past we have sent board and staff to attend. Wendy has held 6 rooms in the
event a decision is made to attend, there is no deposit required and can cancel up to 24 hours in advance.
Conference fees are $500 per person to attend, providing you attend the CED Tour, Conference and Gala.
Travel is 800km’s (pending on your location) to Grande Prairie one way for a total cost of $800 by car plus
two full days of travel. Flights from Calgary are approximately $500 pending if flight insurance is acquired,
plus travel to the airport and parking fees. Hotel is approximately $620 per person. For a total cost of $1,700
per person.
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Wendy explained the budget provides $1,840 for board travel and $2,450 for Board training. There is $2,450
for meeting and conference with $2,200 remaining plus $2,400 in staffing training remaining.
The board discussed that one person, potentially Dave should attend the conference due to cost and the Board
could explore training opportunities through the network.
05-07-2019 Dalia Cheshire Moved approval to send a staff member to the 2019 conference.
Carried.
8. In Camera: 1917
a) IT Upgrades
06-07-2019 Corey Fisher Moved approval to move discussion in-camera. Carried.
07-07-2019 Bryan Peever Moved discussion out of camera. Carried.
The board requested additional quotes be obtained from local vendors.
9. Date of Next Meeting: September 5, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Community Futures Wild Rose Office.
10. The Meeting was adjourned at 7:42pm.
Signed
Chairman
Signed
Vice-Chairman
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
11.0
Page 1 of 1
Version: 2019-01
Subject: Council Follow-up Action List
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council receive the report regarding the Council Follow-up Action List for
information, as presented.
Background/
Proposal
To request Council’s acceptance of the Council Follow-Up Action List.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Please find attached the Council Follow-Up Action List. The Council Follow-up
Action list is a list of items from Council meetings that require follow-up. This
document is regularly updated after each Council meeting.
Cost Source of
Funding:
N/A
Council Options:
1. Receive the report regarding the Council Follow-up Action List for information.
2. Council provide further direction or required changes/amendments.
Recommended
Engagement:
☒ Directive Decision (Information Sharing-One way communication)
Goal: To educate and inform citizens
Tools: ☐ Individual Notification or ☒ Public Notification
☐ Consultative Decision (Consulting the Public – Two way communication)
Goal: To seek feedback, test ideas, develop concepts and collaborative solutions
Tools: ☐ Public Hearing ☐ Open House ☐ Focus Group ☐ Other-
☐ Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or delegate decision making)
Goal: To share or delegate decision making
Tools: ☐ Participatory Decision Making ☐ Inter-Municipal Agreement ☐ Other-
Attachments:
October 8, 2019 Council Follow-Up Action List
Follow-up
Actions:
Update Action List and provide updated Council Follow-Up Action List at the next
Council meeting.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
12-Feb-19 64/19
Councillor King moved to direct administration to continue to
actively pursue ICF negotiations with the Town of Three Hills,
Villages of Linden, Acme and Carbon and the Town of
Drumheller.CAO
Linden- IDP 1st reading @
Sept 10, Council Meeting.
Acme, Carbon and Three
Hills- Draft IDP's were
provided
Drumheller- Ongoing
11-Jun-19 262/19
Councillor King moved to host Kneehill County Discovery
Fair(s), to be held in Trochu and Acme on dates yet to be
determined.Communications
In progress. Acme
Discovery Fair is set for
Thursday, November 7,
2019
11-Jun-19 275/19
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to direct administration to
proceed with the IDP Committee format process with the
Town of Three Hills and the Village of Carbon.CAO
In Progress
Village of Carbon Oct 7
25-Jun-19 302/19
Councillor Penner moved that Council move to direct
administration to pursue the easement regarding the Three
Hills Creek Area Structure Plan.Planning Department
Survey plan complete;
awaiting signatures.
16-Jul-19 305/19
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to approve the development to
County standards of the undeveloped road allowance located
at Range Road 25-4, north of Highway 583 for approximately
0.8km, with all costs to the project incurred by Artis
Exploration Ltd. and that an amended Road Use Agreement be
completed requiring Artis Exploration Ltd. to undertake all
required roadway maintenance.COMPLETED
Transportation
Department
Road Use Agreement
signed
16-Jul-19 309/19
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to direct administration to
bring to a Committee of the Whole the Land Use Bylaw to
consider proposed amendments as well as the proposed
amendments to Animal Control Bylaw and the new draft Hen
Bylaw.COMPLETED
Planning Department
and Protective Services
Dept In Progress
20-Aug-19 328/19
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to direct administration to
complete more research on policing services, and bring back
options to Council this fall in budget deliberations.
Manager of Protective
Services In Progress
20-Aug-19 335/19
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to direct Administration to
develop a policy for the optional use of personal cellphones in
place of County provided cell phones.CAO
In Progress
On October 22, 2019
Agenda
10-Sep-19 347/19
Councillor Christie moved to schedule the Public Hearing for
the Linden/Kneehill Intermunicipal Development Plan, as per
Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, to be held on
October 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Planning Dept On the Oct 8, 2019 Agenda
10-Sep-19 348/19
Councillor McGhee moved to schedule the Public Hearing for
the Red Deer/Kneehill Intermunicipal Development Plan, as
per Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, to be held
on October 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.Planning Dept
On the Oct 22, 2019
Agenda
10-Sep-19 354/19
Councillor King moved to proceed with recommended
upgrade to the waterline within the specific area to allow for a
full-flow connection at the subdivision.
Environmental Services
Dept
Reviewing for completion
in 2019 or 2020
Have received 2 of the 3
quotes requested from
Contractors
10-Sep-19 359/19
Councillor King moved to direct administration to organize a
meeting with the Minister of Transportation, Town of Trochu
and Starland County to discuss the condition of the portion of
Highway 585 which goes down the river hill to Tolman Bridge.COMPLETED
Administration is in
contact with Town of
Trochu to organize
meeting
10-Sep-19 364/19
Councillor McGhee moved that Council approves the general
terms as outlined in the settlement summary provided, and
authorize Administration to enter into a confidential
agreement outlining these terms.CAO
Legal has provided draft to
other party.
Council Action Items
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
24-Sep-19 370/19
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved first reading of proposed Bylaw
1803 for the purpose of amending Land Use Bylaw 1773 by
redesignating a portion of the SE 18-30-24 W4 from the
Agriculture District to Direct Control District 5.COMPLETED
24-Sep-19 371/19
Councillor Christie to schedule the Public Hearing, as per
Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, to be held on
October 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.Planning
On the October 22, 2019
Agenda.
24-Sep-19 372/19
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Joel Frere be awarded the
2019 Academic Scholarship and that Deyem Lansink be
awarded the 2019 Community and Leadership Scholarship in
the amount of $2,000.00 each.COMPLETED
24-Sep-19 373/19
Councillor King moved that Council decline the RCMP meeting
invitation at the RMA Conference and that Council direct
administration to arrange a meeting with Environment to
discuss composting operations in the County.COMPLETED CAO In Progress
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
Council Meeting Date: October 8, 2019
Purpose:
The purpose of the Amendment Summary is to explain the differences from the original package that
was presented at the Council meeting compared to the amended version.
Agenda:
No additions or deletions were made to the agenda.
Package:
No attachments were added to the Package.
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