HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.04.14 Council Package AdoptedCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
1600-2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB
T0M 2A0
April 14, 2020
8:30 a.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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 March 24, 2020
3.0 Delegations
No Delegations Scheduled
4.0 Public Hearings
No Public Hearings Scheduled
5.0 Municipal Services
5.1 Transportation
5.1.1 Cost Sharing for The Development of Undeveloped Road Allowance
Range Road 22-5
5.2 Water/Wastewater/Environment
No Report
5.3 Planning
5.3.1 Road Closure at Horseshoe Canyon
5.3.2 Road Closure at Keiver’s Lake
5.3.3 Town of Drumheller & Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan
5.4 Agricultural Service Board & Parks
No Report
5.5 Protective Services
No Report
6.0 Corporate Services
6.1 Utility Penalty Deferral Program
7.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes
7.1
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8.0 New Business
8.1 Three Hills Funding Request
8.2 Rocky View County Request for Comments
8.3 Community Grants to Non Profit Organizations Policy #15-3, Round One 2020
8.4 Cancellation of the April 21, 2020, Committee of the Whole Meeting
9.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business
9.1
10.0 Council and Committee Reports
10.1 Canadian Badlands Ltd.
11.0 Council Follow-up Action List
12.0 Closed Session
12.1 Land (Section 25 FOIP)
12.2 Disclosure Harmful to Business Interest of Third Party (Section 16 FOIP)
13.0 Motions from Closed Session
Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE MARCH 24, 2020 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. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor
Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Councillor
ABSENT:
Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor
Division No. 5 Jim Hugo, Councillor
ALSO PRESENT:
Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen
Director Municipal Services Laurie Watt
Director Corporate Services Bill McKennan
Sr. Manager of Transportation and Facilities Brad Buchert
Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton (Video Conf)
Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil
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 Closed Session
12.1 Disclosure harmful to business interest of a third party (S. 16)
Additions under Municipal Services- Planning
5.3.5 Blanket Extension for Subdivisions in the Queue
ADOPTION OF
AGENDA
1.2 Adoption of Agenda
140/2020 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as amended.
CARRIED
MINUTES 2.0 Minutes
2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2020
141/2020 Councillor King moved approval of the March 10, 2020 Council
Meeting minutes as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MUNICIPAL SERV 5.0 Municipal Services
TRANSPORTATION 5.1 Transportation
5.1.1 Policy #13-4, Residential Dust Suppression Calcium Chloride
and Spec Crude Product
142/2020 Councillor King moved to approve Policy #13-4, Residential Dust
Suppression Calcium Chloride and Spec Crude Product as presented
and to receive for information the Dust Control information report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PLANNING 5.3 Planning
5.3.1 Bylaw 1806, Wheatland/Kneehill County Intermunicipal
Development Plan
143/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved second reading of Bylaw 1806 for the
Wheatland County and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development
Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
144/2020 Councillor Christie moved third reading of Bylaw 1806 for the
Wheatland County and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development
Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.3.2 Cancellation of the April Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting
145/2020 Councillor Penner moved to cancel the Municipal Planning
Commission Meeting, scheduled for April 23, 2020.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.3.3 Postpone Open House for Draft Land Use Bylaw 1808
146/2020 Councillor King moved to postpone the Open House for the draft Land
Use Bylaw 1808, scheduled for April 2, 2020.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5.3.4 Postpone Public Hearing for Drumheller/Kneehill
Intermunicipal Development Plan
147/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to postpone the Public Hearing for the
Town of Drumheller & Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development
Plan, scheduled for April 14, 2020.
CARRIED
5.3.5 Blanket Extension for Subdivisions in the Que
148/2020 Councillor King moved that Council provide an automatic 6-month
extension for previously approved subdivision applications that will
expire in the next 6 months.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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149/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to waive the required extension fees for
these subdivisions.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CORPORATE SERV 6.0 Corporate Services
6.1 2019 Non TCA & TCA Project Status Report Continued
150/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to approve the project carry-forward
projects and funding sources as detailed in Appendix B – 2019 Carry
Forward Projects.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
151/2020 Councillor Penner moved that $2,796,118 be contributed to the
Transitional Funds Reserve to fund the carry-forwards.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
152/2020 Councillor King moved to approve the budget amendments for Capital
Equipment Plan purchases (Project #’s 24-38), which are over-spent by
funding these from the projects that were under-spent.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
153/2020 Councillor Christie moved that $11,100 be contributed in 2019 to the
Municipal Reserve.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
154/2020 Councillor King moved to receive this report for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.2 2020 Operating & Capital Budget Approval
The Chair called for a recess at 9:54 a.m. and called the meeting back
to order at 10:00 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.0 Public Hearings
4.1 Bylaw #1807, Acme/Kneehill Intermunicipal Development Plan
@ 10:00 a.m.
155/2020 Councillor King moved that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #1807 be
opened at 10:00 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Person(s) who presented: Laurie Watt, Director of
Municipal Services
Person(s) who spoke in favour: None
Person(s) who spoke in opposition: None
Person(s) who spoke in rebuttal: None
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156/2020 Councillor Penner moved that the Public Hearing for Bylaw #1807 be
closed at 10:19 a.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.2 2020 Operating & Capital Budget Approval Continued
157/2020 Councillor King moved that the 2020 Operating Budget in the amount
of $31,799,000 as detailed in Appendix I be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
158/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that the transfer from reserves and
contribution to reserves as detailed in Appendix III and Appendix IV
be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
159/2020 Councillor Penner moved that the 2020 Non TCA Projects, including
Gravel Projects, as detailed in Appendix V be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
160/2020 Councillor Christie moved that the 2020 Capital Budget and funding
sources in the amount of $18,600,887 as detailed in Appendix VII be
approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
161/2020 Councillor Penner moved to receive this report for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS 8.0 New Business
8.1 2020 Parade Season
162/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize attendance to Council to
participate in the Linden, Carbon, Acme, Trochu, Drumheller and
Three Hills 2020 parades.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.2 Drumheller Area Health Foundation
163/2020 Councillor Penner moved to direct Administration to withdraw from
the Drumheller Area Health Foundation Board.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.3 Rehoboth Christian Ministries Request
164/2020 Councillor Christie moved to waive the Keiver’s Lake Day Use Area
fee to the Rehoboth Christian Ministries in the amount of $200.00, for
the four days they will be booking this summer during the week as long
as the Keiver’s Lake facility is open for business.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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8.4 Bylaw 1821, Procedural Bylaw
165/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to provide first reading to Bylaw 1821
that being a bylaw for the purpose of regulating meeting proceedings
for Council and Council Committee Meetings and rescinding Bylaw
1779.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
166/2020 Councillor Penner moved to provide second reading to Bylaw 1821.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
167/2020 Councillor Christie moved to give unanimous consent for third reading
to Bylaw 1821.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
168/2020 Councillor King moved to provide third reading to Bylaw 1821.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
169/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct administration to
bring back the Procedural Bylaw for revision immediately following
the conclusion of the COVID-19 event.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.5 Business Continuity Overview
170/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to accept the report regarding an
Overview of Business Continuity Planning for information, as
presented.
CARRIED
8.6 Kneehill County Organizational Chart
171/2020 Councillor King moved to accept the Kneehill County Organizational
Chart and direct Administration to amend Policy 3-16 with the new
Organizational Chart.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8.7 Drumheller/Kneehill County Intermunicipal Collaboration
Framework
172/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Kneehill County-Town of Drumheller Intermunicipal
Collaboration Agreement as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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8.8 Acme/Kneehill County Intermunicipal Collaboration
Framework
173/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Acme Transportation Agreement as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
174/2020 Councillor Penner moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to execute
the Acme Fire Services Agreement as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
175/2020 Councillor King moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to execute the
Acme Recreation Agreement as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
176/2020 Councillor Christie moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to execute
the Acme Urban Weed and Pest Agreement as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
177/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Acme Transfer Station Agreement as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
178/2020 Councillor King moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to execute the
Linden Transfer Station Agreement with the Village of Acme as
presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
179/2020 Councillor Penner moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to execute
the Kneehill County – Village of Acme Intermunicipal Collaboration
Agreement as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Chair called for a recess at 11:40 a.m. and called the meeting back
to order at 11:47 a.m. with all previously mentioned Council members
present.
DISPOSITION OF
DELEGATION
BUSINESS
9.0 Disposition of Delegation Business
9.1 Bylaw 1807, Acme/Kneehill Intermunicipal Development Plan
180/2020 Councillor Christie moved second reading of Bylaw 1807 for the
Village of Acme and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development
Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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181/2020 Councillor King moved third reading of Bylaw 1807 for the Village of
Acme and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL REPORTS 10.0 Council and Committee Reports
10.1 Community Futures Wildrose- Meeting minutes from the
January 2nd, 2020 were provided.
182/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council receive the Council and
Committee reports as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL ACT LIST 11.0 Council Follow-Up Action List
183/2020 Councillor Penner moved that Council receive the March 24, 2020
Council Follow-Up Action List as presented for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CLOSED SESSION 12.0 Closed Session
184/2020 Councillor Christie moved that Council convene in closed session to
discuss disclosure harmful to business interest of a third party as per
section 16 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act, at 11:53 a.m.
CARRIED
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
185/2020 Councillor King moved that Council return to open meeting at 12:23
p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12:23 p.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public.
12:23 p.m. - meeting resumed.
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ADJOURNMENT Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:24 p.m.
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Jerry Wittstock
Reeve
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Mike Haugen
CAO
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
5.1.1
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Version: 2020-01
Subject: Cost Sharing For The Development of Undeveloped Road Allowance
Range Road Rd 22-5
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Presented By: Brad Buchert, Sr. Manager of Transportation & Facilities
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council approve 50% cost sharing with owner/developer Chris Arich in the
amount of $2,270.31 for the development for the undeveloped road allowance
Range Road 22-5 to access a sub-divided parcel situated out of SW -08-29-22-W4,
with funds coming from the operating budget.
Background/
Proposal
June 2018, Chris Arich applied for a cost share road development agreement to
upgrade Rge Rd 22-5 to access his sub-divided parcel situated out of SW -08-29-
22-W4. The roadway in question did have a design for access to a well and needed
limited grader work and gravel to give access to the property. A contractor was
hired by Kneehill County to complete the road development in 2018.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
At the time of Mr. Arich’s application, Kneehill County policy allowed consideration
for cost sharing (50%) of a road upgrade when a development permit was applied
for. Policies 5-13 and Policy 5-13a that were in effect at the time but are now
replaced with Policy 13-39 are attached for reference. In March 2020, Mr. Arich
applied for a development permit and now would like to be considered for the cost
sharing of the roadway. Mr. Arich spent a total of $4,540.61 to upgrade the road,
therefore the Counties 50% cost share would be $2,270.31 with funds coming from
the operating budget.
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Financial
Implications:
Funds would be coming from the operating expenses.
Council Options:
1. That Council approve $2,270.31 cost share with funds coming from
operating expenses.
2. That Council receive for information and not fund the cost share for the of
road upgrade.
3. That Council 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:
• Policy 13-39- Development of Undeveloped Road Allowance Non-Energy
Related
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• Old Deleted Policy that was in effect June 2018 – Policy 5-13- Development of
Undeveloped Road Allowance
• Old Deleted Policy that was in effect June 2018 – Policy 5-13a- Development of
Undeveloped Road Allowance
Follow-up
Actions:
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2020-01
Subject: Road Closure at Horseshoe Canyon
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Presented By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning & Development
Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance
Recommended
Motion:
Council move to direct administration to pursue the road closure and consolidation
of a portion of Township Road 28-4, which is an undeveloped road allowance
adjacent to the south end of Horseshoe Canyon (more specifically the SW -27-28-
21-W4), and road plan 834 LK into descriptive plan 091 0342, Block 1, Lot 2.
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Background/
Proposal
Currently Kneehill County holds a 3.56-acre title to an area directly south of
Horseshoe Canyon that has been fragmented by road plan 834 LK. This parcel
contains portions of the parking lot and a small portion of the canyon itself. The
existing outhouses are on the boundary of the road allowance. The portion of the
undeveloped township road runs through the parking lot, the turn around, a portion
of the canyon and some of the enhanced trail down to the base.
Administration is proposing that this portion of Twp. Rd 28-4 be closed and
consolidated into descriptive plan 091 0342, Block 1, Lot 2 that was created
following the realignment of the highway. We are also proposing to close road plan
834 LK which completely fragments the current title. This will also be consolidated
into descriptive plan 091 0342, Block 1, Lot 2.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
In 2007, highway 9 was realigned and Alberta Transportation gifted us this parcel.
Outhouses were added in 2008, and the parking lot was paved in 2010. Since we
do not own the roads, we do not actually own some of the infrastructure that has
been developed over time on the site. Closing these roads and consolidating them
into the existing plan would enable the land to be utilized more efficiently and the
outhouses could be moved or new ones constructed more feasibly. Currently they
are not in compliance with the setback requirements in the Land Use bylaw.
Consolidating these additional lands would bring the parcel size to approximately
7.5-acres. A Real Property Report will not be required for this property.
Administration has requested quotes from three surveyors for this work.
Administration has noted the lowest quote in the financial implications. However, it
was noted that actual costs could come in lower.
Financial
Implications:
Plan of survey $2860 plus GST
These charges can be accommodated in the existing 2020 operating budget for
planning so there will be no long-term implications to the budget.
Council Options:
1. Council move to direct administration to pursue the road closure and
consolidation of a portion of Township Road 28-4, which is an undeveloped
road allowance adjacent to the south end of Horseshoe Canyon (more
specifically the SW -27-28-21-W4), and road plan 834 LK into descriptive
plan 091 0342, Block 1, Lot 2.
2. Council move to accept as information.
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Version: 2020-01
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:
Horseshoe Canyon Site Plan
Follow-up
Actions:
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2020-01
Subject: Road Closure at Keiver’s Lake
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Presented By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning & Development
Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance
Recommended
Motion:
Council move to direct administration to pursue the road closure and consolidation
of a portion of Range Road 26-0, which is an undeveloped road allowance adjacent
to the Keiver’s Lake Campground.
Background/
Proposal
Currently Keiver’s Lake Campground is comprised of two separate titles, and some
improvements that sit in the undeveloped road allowance. Administrations is
proposing that a portion of Range Road 26-0 be closed and the entire campground
be consolidated into one title.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Keiver’s Lake campground was originally purchased in 1961. The campground
overlapped the quarter section line between two quarters one owned by Mr. Keiver
and one by Mr. Hanson. The county purchased both parcels at that time. An
additional two acres of land was added to the Hanson piece in 1986. This parcel is
10.85 acres and the parcel adjacent to the lake is 6 acres.
In 2009, the municipality moved a chalet onto the site to be the office for the park
attendants. When dealing with a change of use development application for the
chalet, it was noted that the chalet was actually located in the middle of the
undeveloped road allowance adjacent to the lake front parcel. Since Kneehill
County does not own this road allowance, and in order to be in compliance, it is
suggested by administration that a portion of this road be closed. This will allow the
road to be titled to Kneehill County and consolidated into the lake front parcel.
Administration is also proposing that the north parcel be consolidated at the same
time so the entire campground will sit on one title.
Part of the subdivision process requires a Real Property Report be done verifying
the setbacks to new property lines. The location of the chalet will not meet setback
requirements to the road or the east property line. A variance will be required at
that time and will need the approval of the Municipal Planning Commission.
Administration has requested quotes from three surveyors for this work.
Administration has noted the lowest quote in the financial implications. However, it
was noted that actual costs could come in lower. It should be noted that the title is
currently drawn based on the 1889 lake traverse. We are choosing the option that is
a plan of survey based on this traverse. If land titles requires us to reject the 1889
lake traverse, we would have to do the survey based on the current lake boundary.
This would increase the price slightly. This would require an approval from Alberta
Environment and Parks which could take up to a year but can be done concurrently
with the proposed road closure which would be a similar timeframe.
Financial
Implications:
Plan of survey $3500 plus GST
Registration at land titles $400
RPR $750
Rejection of the lake traverse $5000 plus GST
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These charges can be accommodated in the existing 2020 operating budget for
planning so there will be no long-term implications to the budget.
Council Options:
1. Council move to direct administration to pursue the road closure and
consolidation of a portion of Range Road 26-0, which is an undeveloped
road allowance adjacent to the Keiver’s Lake Campground.
2. Council move to accept as information.
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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:
Follow-up
Actions:
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
5.3.3
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Version: 2019-01
Subject: Town of Drumheller & Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Presented By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning & Development
Link to Strat Plan: Ensuring Communications & Engagement
Recommended
Motion:
1. That Council move to schedule the Public Hearing for the Town of
Drumheller/Kneehill County IDP, as per Section 606 of the Municipal
Government Act, to be held on May 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
2. Council move to accept administration’s proposal that public participation
will be achieved through letters and emails.
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.
Bill 25 (which came into force December 5, 2019) replaced the current wording of
Section 631(2) of the MGA to allow municipalities who mutually agree that an IDP is
not necessary to not complete one. However, Kneehill County recognizes the value
of having an IDP with our urban neighbours and so we have continued with the
process to draft a plan.
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 Town of Drumheller 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:
• Ensure development and growth occurs in a sustainable and responsible
manner;
• Establish a coordinated approach to development and land use decisions
along the shared municipal border;
• Encourage continued communication between the municipalities;
• Minimize future land use conflicts
• Outline processes for resolving disputes; and
• Provide landowners with greater certainty of potential land use and future
development within the Plan Area.
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5.3.3
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Version: 2019-01
The next step in the process is to provide an opportunity for public comments and
feedback. The originally scheduled public hearing in Kneehill County was cancelled
due to COVID-19, however, the Town of Drumheller did adopt the Intermunicipal
Development Plan on March 16, 2020.
The length of time we may be impacted and the necessity to reduce gatherings has
led to amendments in legislation which will allow processes to continue while still
protecting the health and safety of ratepayers and staff. These changes have
provided opportunities for virtual Council Meetings as well as other acceptable
options for public participation.
Administration is proposing that public participation can still be achieved by a letter
received prior to noon on May 8, 2020 or via email or similar process during the
meeting. All letters or emails received by the cutoff date will be read into the record
for Council consideration. The public will be able to attend the hearing through live
streaming and staff will advertise the determined method of public accessibility.
Financial
Implications:
N/A
Council Options:
1. Council move to schedule the Public Hearing, as per Section 606 of the
Municipal Government Act, to be held on May 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
2. Council move to accept administration’s proposal that public participation
will be achieved through letters and emails
3. Council move to schedule the Public Hearing for an alternate date.
4. Council move to provide alternative methods for public participation.
5. Council move administration to provide additional information prior to
scheduling the public hearing.
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:
Draft Intermunicipal Development Plan including Bylaw 1817 & proposed Plan Area
Maps
Follow-up
Actions:
Notifications for the Public Hearing will be sent to all ratepayers within the IDP area.
Advertising for the Public Hearing will be placed on the website as well as The
Capital noting how the public can participate.
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director of Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Kneehill County
Bylaw No. 1817
BYLAW No. 1817 OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA,
BEING A BYLAW TO ADOPT THE TOWN OF DRUMHELLER / 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
TOWN OF DRUMHELLER;
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 Kneehill County Office;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of Kneehill County duly assembled enacts as follows:
THAT THE TOWN OF DRUMHELLER / 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 March, 2020.
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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INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
KNEEHILL COUNTY &
TOWN OF DRUMHELLER
Kneehill County Bylaw No. XXXX &
Town of Drumheller Bylaw No. XXXXX
Adopted XXXX, XX, 2020
Prepared By: Palliser Regional Municipal Services
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[Insert Signed Bylaw from Municipality #2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 | INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose of an Intermunicipal Development Plan ........................................................................... 1
1.2 Hierarchy of Plans in Alberta ........................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Provincial and Regional Plans .......................................................................................................... 2
1.4 IDP Legislative Requirements .......................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Municipal Profiles ............................................................................................................................ 4
2 | PLAN AREA ................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Plan Boundary .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Plan Area Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Town of Drumheller Population Analysis ...................................................................................... 12
3 | POLICY FRAMEWORK ............................................................................... 14
3.1 Interpretation ................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2 Land Use ......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Growth Management & Annexation ............................................................................................. 16
3.4 Agriculture ..................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5 Tourism and Recreation................................................................................................................. 17
3.6 Servicing and Infrastructure .......................................................................................................... 17
3.7 Natural Environment & Historic Resources ................................................................................... 18
3.8 Resource Extraction & Renewable Energy Development ............................................................. 20
3.9 Transportation ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.10 Telecommunication Towers & Utilities ......................................................................................... 21
4 | IDP IMPLEMENTATION & ADMINISTRATION ............................................ 23
4.1 Circulation and Referral Process ................................................................................................... 23
4.2 IDP Committee ............................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Reviewing, Repealing and Amending the Plan .............................................................................. 26
4.4 Dispute Resolution Process ........................................................................................................... 27
5 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX A: TOURISM CORRIDOR BYLAW MAP
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LIST OF MAPS
Map 1: IDP Area ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Map 2: Soil Classification ................................................................................................................................. 8
Map 3: Historical and Environmental ............................................................................................................ 10
Map 4: Land Use Designations (Zoning) ........................................................................................................ 11
Map 5: Energy Facilities ................................................................................................................................. 13
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Planning Hierarchy in Alberta ........................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2: Town of Drumheller Population Change ........................................................................................ 12
Figure 3: Dispute Resolution Process ............................................................................................................ 29
Photo sources:
Photos on pages 1, 14 - Kneehill County Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kneehillcounty/)
Photo on page 7 - Rick Schmidt Photography
Photo on page 23 - Google Earth
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1 | INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose of an Intermunicipal Development Plan
The purpose of intermunicipal planning is to establish a long-range collaborative approach for future land
use along municipal borders. The Town of Drumheller’s western boundary borders Kneehill County. Land
use decisions made by either municipality along this border may affect and influence one another. This
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a cooperative planning initiative that ensures development and
land use decisions along the shared border occur in a harmonious manner that respect the interests of
each municipality. The overall objectives of this IDP are to:
• Ensure development and growth occurs in a sustainable and responsible manner;
• Establish a coordinated approach to development and land use decisions along the shared
municipal border;
• Encourage continued communication between the municipalities;
• Minimize future land use conflicts;
• Outline processes for resolving disputes; and
• Provide landowners with greater certainty of potential land use and future development within
the Plan Area.
1.2 Hierarchy of Plans in Alberta
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) IDPs are the highest order of municipal
statutory plan. All lower order statutory plans for a municipality, including a Municipal Development Plan
(MDP) and Area Structure Plans (ASPs) must be in alignment with any and all IDPs a municipality has
adopted (see Figure 1).
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1.3 Provincial and Regional Plans
The Province of Alberta takes a multi-tiered approach to legislating planning and development within the
province. The two main pieces of provincial legislation that mandate planning and development in Alberta
are the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA), and the Municipal Government Act (MGA). The ALSA
mandates the legislative authority for the province’s seven (7) Regional Plans, while the MGA provides
the legislative authority of municipal planning documents.
The seven (7) Regional Plans are organized geographically by seven major watersheds within Alberta. Two
of the seven Regional Plans have been adopted (Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and South Saskatchewan
Regional Plan). The remaining five Regional Plans are either underway or not started. The Red Deer
Regional Plan, which encompasses Kneehill County and the Town of Drumheller, has not been started.
The overall objective of the Regional Plans is to set a collaborative approach to managing the province’s
land and natural resources to achieve economic, environmental and social goals. All municipal bylaws,
including planning documents, are required to be in alignment with the applicable Regional Plan.
Figure 1: Planning Hierarchy in Alberta
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1.4 IDP Legislative Requirements
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) mandates the legislative requirements for IDPs. Section 631 of the
MGA (as amended January 1, 2020) outlines the requirements for an IDP:
Intermunicipal Development Plans
631(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), 2 or more councils of municipalities that have common
boundaries and that are not members of a growth region as defined in section 708.01 must, by each
passing a bylaw in accordance with this Part or in accordance with sections 12 and 692, adopt an
intermunicipal development plan to include those areas of land lying within the boundaries of the
municipalities as they consider necessary.
(2) Subsection (1) does not require municipalities to adopt an intermunicipal development plan with
each other if they agree that they do not require one, but any of the municipalities may revoke its
agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other or others, and where that notice is given
the municipalities must comply with subsection (1) within one year from the date of the notice unless
an exemption is ordered under subsection (3).
(3) The Minister may, by order, exempt one or more councils from the requirement to adopt an
intermunicipal development plan, and the order may contain any terms and conditions that the
Minister considers necessary.
(4) Municipalities that are required under subsection (1) to adopt an intermunicipal development plan
must have an intermunicipal development plan providing for all of the matters referred to in
subsection (8) in place by April 1, 2020.
[…]
(8) An intermunicipal development plan
(a) must address
(i) the future land use within the area,
(ii) the manner of and the proposals for future development in the area,
(iii) the provision of transportation systems for the area, either generally or specifically,
(iv) the co-ordination of intermunicipal programs relating to the physical, social and economic
development of the area,
(v) environmental matters within the area, either generally or specifically, and
(vi) any other matter related to the physical, social or economic development of the area that the
councils consider necessary,
(b) must include
(I) A procedure to be used to resolve or attempt to resolve any conflict between the municipalities
that have adopted the plan,
(ii) a procedure to be used, by one or more municipalities, to amend or repeal the plan, and
(iii) provisions relating to the administration of the plan.
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1.5 Municipal Profiles
Town of Drumheller
The Town of Drumheller is located in the Red Deer River valley in south-
central Alberta spanning an area of 10,803 hectares (26,694 acres),
situated between Starland County to the north, Kneehill County to the
west, Special Areas 2 to the east, and Wheatland County to the south. The
Town offers a diversity of residential options, employment opportunities,
and way of life for the Town’s population of 7,982 (Statistics Canada, 2016
Census). The Town of Drumheller is greatly influenced by its unique
landscape made up of rolling fields, steep, dry coulees, and the Red Deer
River. The Town’s goal is to preserve and enhance the natural environment
while accommodating growth responsibly and strategically. The Town is
well-known for its tourism industry. In the heart of the Canadian Badlands,
Drumheller’s unique scenery and fascinating dinosaur-oriented history
attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the community each year.
Kneehill County
Kneehill County is located in south-central Alberta spanning an area of
331,900 hectares (820,143 acres), situated between Red Deer County to
the north, Mountain View County to the west, and Starland County to the
east, Town of the Drumheller to the south-east and Wheatland County to
the south. The majority of the land is zoned for agricultural uses, allowing
the population of 5,001 (Statistics Canada, 2016 Census) to enjoy a rural
way of life. As a region, Kneehill County with the Towns of Three Hills,
Trochu and Villages of Acme, Carbon, Linden, and four hamlets, have a
combined population of over 11,000 residents. Oil and gas is the second
major industry in the region. The County’s goal is to protect this rural way
of life while proactively enhancing it. The eastern border of Kneehill County
runs along the Red Deer River Valley down to the heart of the Canadian
Badlands, making tourism a viable market opportunity.
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2 | PLAN AREA
2.1 Plan Boundary
The Plan Area extends approximately 1.6 km (1 mile) on either side of the shared border between the
municipalities (see Map 1: IDP Area). At times the Plan Area extends further to accommodate geometric
irregularities along the shared border, geographic constraints and to minimize any overlaps with other
IDPs for either municipality.
Within the Plan Area, the following economic, environmental and social considerations were examined:
• Land use and zoning;
• Residences and urban areas;
• Tourism and recreation;
• Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs);
• Resource Extraction and Energy development;
• Transportation Corridors;
• Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs); and
• Historic Resource Value (HRV) Sites.
2.2 Plan Area Characteristics
The Plan Area as shown on Map 1 encompasses rural and agricultural areas within Kneehill County and
both urban and rural areas within the Town of Drumheller.
The Town of Drumheller contains both urban and rural areas, with the central business and main urban
residential area located just to the north of the Plan Area. The shared border between Kneehill County
and the Town of Drumheller is located within the Town’s mostly rural area.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The central Plan Area features Highway 9, which could be considered the main gateway into the Town of
Drumheller. The western edge of the Plan Area along Highway 9 is above the Red Deer River valley, but as
it heads east it drops down into the valley. Heading northwest from the middle of the Plan Area, the Plan
Area is bounded by Highway 575 as it meanders westward out of the Town. To the southeast of Highway
9 the Plan Area generally stays on the south side of the Red Deer River encompassing both the river valley
area and higher flat land. The Plan Area heads southeast until it comes against the Rosebud River and
Highway 10X at which point is follows the Rosebud River south until the junction with Wheatland County.
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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT & THE RED DEER RIVER BASIN
Much of the eastern portion of the Plan Area boundary runs along the edge of the Red Deer River and
includes important riparian areas within the Red Deer River Basin. The Plan Area’s eastern border follows
the smaller but also important environmental feature, the Rosebud River and its riparian areas. Riparian
areas provide a wide range of ecological functions that are vital to a healthy functioning landscape and
form part of an extensive drainage basin within every watershed. Both municipalities are committed to
protecting and preserving the environmental aspects of this basin.
AGRICULTURAL LAND USES
The agricultural land in the Plan Area consists of a variety of soil classifications that are used for a range of
agricultural activities including grazing and crop production (see Map 2: Soil Classifications).
RESIDENTIAL LAND USES
Residential land use within the Plan Area is mainly located within the Town of Drumheller. Within the
Kneehill County portion of the Plan Area minimal residential and acreage development has occurred.
INDUSTRIAL LAND USES
The Plan Area also contains a sizable industrial area that is located west of Highway 9 along Highway 575.
The industrial park is mainly light industrial land uses consisting of shop buildings, contractor bays, and
industries servicing the oil and gas sector. The industrial area is mainly built out, but has some vacant
undeveloped areas for future growth.
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INSTITUTIONAL LAND USES
The Drumheller Institution, a correctional facility with both medium-security and minimum-security
facilities is also located within the Plan Area. The Drumheller Institution has a medium security facility
capacity of 582 and a minimum security capacity of 122 and is a major employer in the region.
RECREATIONAL LAND USES
Just north of the Drumheller Institution is a large 100+ acre outdoor racetrack, called the Dinosaur Downs
Speedway. The site includes an oval dirt racetrack and a long motorcross track. This outdoor facility is
host to numerous racing events throughout the year.
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
The Plan Area is bisected by major highways both north-south and east-west (see Map 1). Highway 9
bisects the middle of the Plan Area going north-south while Highway 575 heads northwest to southeast
joining into Highway 10. Given the dramatic topography within the Plan Area transportation networks
play a key role in dictating the location of human development in this area. The creation of new major
road networks is unlikely and future development will likely be located near existing transportation
corridors.
HISTORIC RESOURCES
The Plan Area and region is a unique landscape that is rich in cultural, archaeological and paleontological
history and artifacts (see Map 3: Historic and Environmental Features). The area is well-known as a
destination for scientists and tourists interested in the science of paleontology and especially dinosaurs.
The area’s rich history also extends to human habitation of the region. This area has been inhabited by
Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The Plan Area is located within Treaty 7, which was signed by
the Government of Canada and five First Nations: the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani (Peigan),
Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina (Sarcee).
LAND USE DESIGNATIONS (ZONING)
Lands within the Plan Area are predominately designated (zoned) as Agricultural districts in the respective
Land Use Bylaws of both municipalities. Other land use designations include institutional, industrial and
residential as shown on Map 4: Land Use Designations (Zoning).
OIL & GAS FACILITIES
Oil and gas facilities are present throughout the region and also within the Plan Area, mainly on the
Kneehill side. Map 5: Energy Facilities identifies the existing oil and gas facilities.
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2.3 Town of Drumheller Population Analysis
Town of Drumheller amalgamated with the M.D. of Badlands No. 7 in 1988 thereby including additional
hamlets and rural areas into its municipal boundaries. This provided the municipality with a healthy
land base for any anticipated future growth. Between 1996 and 2011 the municipality grew in population
from 7,833 to a high of 8,029 before dropping in 2016 to 7,982 (see Figure 2). An IDP provides the
opportunity to gain an understanding of any future growth requirements of the urban municipality. The
Town of Drumheller’s relatively flat population growth combined with a desktop analysis of vacant lands
suggests there is sufficient residential and non-residential land available for the Town. Thus, the need for
annexation is not expected in the foreseeable future.
Figure 2: Town of Drumheller Population Change
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3 | POLICY FRAMEWORK
IDP policies guide and direct each municipality in their day-to-day decision-making pertaining to
development and land use. The MGA dictates that an IDP is the highest order statutory plan in a
municipality and subsequently decision-making and lower level statutory plans must closely align with IDP
policies. The following policy sections take into consideration the key characteristics of the Plan Area and
establish policies that works towards achieving the common goals of each municipality for the IDP area.
3.1 Interpretation
This IDP uses specific language to ensure clear and concise policies that will guide decision making.
Further, it is important to ensure these policies are communicated in the proper context. The following
words are to be interpreted throughout the plan as follows:
Policy 3 .1 .1 Council: refers to the Town of Drumheller Council and/or Kneehill County
Council.
Policy 3 .1 .2 Shall, require(d), must, or will: mean that the policy is mandatory; exceptions
would require an amendment to the Plan.
Policy 3 .1 .3 Should: always applies to the situation unless it can clearly be identified to the
agreement of Council or the Approving Authority that in the given situation, the
policy is not reasonable, practical or feasible.
Policy 3 .1 .4 May: acknowledges support in principle and indicates that Council or the
Approving Authority has the discretion to determine the level of compliance that
is required.
Policy 3 .1 .5 Unless otherwise required by the context, words used in the present tense
include the future tense; words used in the singular include the plural; and the
word person includes a corporation as well as an individual. Unless otherwise
stipulated, the Interpretation Act, Chapter I-8, RSA 2000 as amended, shall be
used in the interpretation of this bylaw. Words have the same meaning whether
they are capitalized or not.
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Policy 3 .1 .6 All references to a specific agency, body, or department were accurate at the
time of writing. It is understood that agency, body and department names
change from time to time. All references throughout the Plan shall therefore be
considered to be applicable to the current relevant agency, body or department.
Policy 3 .1 .7 The geographical or relative boundaries or any variable presented on the maps
contained in this Plan, with the exception of the boundaries of the Plan Area,
shall be interpreted as a rough approximation and not an accurate depiction of
its actual or full extension.
Policy 3 .1 .8 In situations where the Plan Area boundary of this IDP overlaps an adjacent
Intermunicipal Development Plan Boundary (i.e. at the intersection of municipal
boundaries) all statutory plans, land use bylaw, and subdivision applications
affecting lands within the overlap area shall be processed in accordance with the
Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw of the municipality processing
the application.
3.2 Land Use
Intent
Identifying long-term future land use goals is a legislative requirement of an IDP and forms one of the key
areas of agreement and coordination in this plan. Currently, the vast majority of land within the Plan Area
is zoned agricultural and primarily used for extensive agricultural operations. In general the proportion of
rural to urban land uses within the Plan Area are not likely to change significantly within the foreseeable
future.
Policy 3 .2 .1 These policies strive to preserve the agricultural character of the Plan Area while
encouraging future development to locate on lands where it is best suited for the
proposed development.
Policy 3 .2 .2 Future land uses in the Plan Area shall align with the Future Land Use Maps
within each municipality’s Municipal Development Plan.
Policy 3 .2 .3 Fragmentation of agricultural land and premature conversion to non-agricultural
uses should be limited.
Policy 3 .2 .4 Land use within the Plan Area shall align with any statutory planning documents
or Land Use Bylaw from either municipality.
Policy 3 .2 .5 The municipalities shall strive to engage in open communication when
considering land use decisions in the Plan Area and shall discuss any proposed
Statutory Plans, Land Use Bylaw updates, or amendments that may impact the
Plan Area.
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Policy 3 .2 .6 Land owned by either municipality within the other municipality’s jurisdiction
shall follow any bylaw, statutory planning document, land use bylaw of the
municipality the land is located in.
3.3 Growth Management & Annexation
Intent
An IDP provides the opportunity to identify any lands that may be required for municipal expansion
through annexation to ensure that municipalities have an adequate land supply to support future growth.
However, through the population and vacant land analysis it was identified that the Town currently
contains an adequate land supply to meet short and medium-term future development demands.
Policy 3 .3 .1 Should the Town require additional lands the annexation process may be
initiated by the Town in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal
Government Act.
Policy 3 .3 .2 The Town of Drumheller shall consult with Kneehill County and its residents prior
to initiating an annexation application to the province.
Policy 3 .3 .3 The Town of Drumheller and Kneehill County will endeavor to reach an
agreement on an annexation prior to submitting an annexation to the Municipal
Government Board.
3.4 Agriculture
Intent
Agricultural land represents the largest land use in the Plan Area, consisting predominately of activities
associated with extensive agriculture. Extensive agriculture shall continue to be the primary use of land in
the Plan Area.
Policy 3 .4 .1 In making land use decisions within the Plan Area, both municipalities shall
respect the right of agricultural operators to pursue normal activities associated
with extensive agriculture without interference or restriction based on their
impact on adjacent uses.
Policy 3 .4 .2 Both municipalities will strive to work cooperatively to encourage good
neighbour farming practices, such as dust, weed and insect control, adjacent to
developed areas through best management practices and Alberta Agriculture
guidelines.
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Confined Feeding Operations
Policy 3 .4 .3 It is recognized that approval of Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs) ultimately
lies with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB). Prior to approvals
being given within the Plan Area, both municipalities shall request that the staff
of the NRCB review local plans and policies and consider these in their decision
making.
3.5 Tourism and Recreation
Intent
To ensure tourism and recreational related development continues to thrive and occurs in a harmonious
and efficient manner with the natural landscape that surrounds it and minimizes any potential negative
impacts.
Policy 3 .5 .1 Both municipalities should consult with each other and other agencies and
stakeholders to development management plans which integrate tourism,
economic development, land use, development and recreational activities.
Policy 3 .5 .2 Kneehill County acknowledges the Town of Drumheller’s Tourism Corridor Bylaw
and its linkage to a healthy tourism economy that benefits the entire region.
While the bylaw does not affect lands in Kneehill County, the County will
encourage residents and landowners within the vicinity of the Tourism Corridor
Bylaw to maintain their properties to a high standard and to minimize unsightly
properties that may deter tourism (see Appendix A for map).
Policy 3 .5 .3 Both municipalities recognize that authentic rural living and agricultural
production along tourism corridors is supported and encouraged. These rural
activities require operations and aesthetics not familiar to all tourists (e.g.
manure spreading, slow moving vehicles on roads) and are supported by both
municipalities to ensure the continued rural character of the area.
Policy 3 .5 .4 Either municipality when making land use decisions or providing referral
comments to the other municipality may wish to consider the preservation of
view corridors / viewscapes that are important to the tourism industry and/or
local character of the area.
3.6 Servicing and Infrastructure
Intent
Proper servicing of development is critical for the continued health and safety of residents. Coordination
of the delivery of infrastructure and services between both municipalities can lead to greater efficiency
and cost savings.
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Policy 3 .6 .1 Both municipalities are strongly encouraged to identify and implement cost
effective ways of delivering shared services that benefit both municipalities and
their residents.
Policy 3 .6 .2 Where possible local infrastructure and development should connect to regional
services.
Policy 3 .6 .3 Where servicing a development is more feasible from the services and
infrastructure of the other municipality the development levies or equivalent
contributions shall be collected from the benefiting development to ensure the
cost of services do not negatively impact existing residents of the municipality
where the services are being provided.
Policy 3 .6 .4 Both municipalities will discuss ways to cooperate with provincial and federal
agencies and utility providers to help facilitate the efficient delivery of
infrastructure and services that are mutually beneficial.
3.7 Natural Environment & Historic Resources
Intent
The lands within the IDP Plan Area contain important Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) such as
native grasslands, riparian areas and drainage courses in addition to essential wildlife, bird and fish
habitat. Additionally, lands within the IDP Plan Area may contain important Historical Resources, including
archaeological, cultural, or palaeological artifacts. Policies within this IDP should ensure that development
occurs in a manner that does not negatively impact important historical resources and natural
landscapes.
Natural Environment
Policy 3 .7 .1 Both municipalities shall endeavor to conserve and protect ESAs as defined in
each municipality’s Land Use Bylaw and other significant natural areas and
resources.
Policy 3 .7.2 When making land use decisions each municipality will:
a) Utilize and incorporate measures where possible to minimize potential
impacts on the Red Deer River, Rosebud River, and any other important
water resources;
b) Determine appropriate land use patterns in the vicinity of significant water
resources and other water features including wetlands;
c) Establish appropriate setbacks to maintain water quality, floodwater
conveyance and storage, bank stability and habitat.
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Policy 3 .7.3 Where development is proposed near natural features or lands deemed to be
environmentally sensitive or significant, the approving municipality, at their sole
discretion, may require an Environmental / Biophysical Impact Assessment
(EIA/BIA) to be completed by a qualified professional at the sole cost of the
developer to determine the potential impacts from development and how those
impacts will be minimized.
Policy 3 .7 .4 Both municipalities should consider the provincial Wetland Policy and Stepping
back from the Water-A Beneficial Management Practices Guide For New
Development when making land use decisions with the goal of sustaining the
environment and economic benefits.
Policy 3 .7 .5 Areas identified as environmentally sensitive or environmentally significant
should be protected through Environmental Reserves, Environmental Reserve
Easements, Conservation Easements, or other appropriate methods as
determined by the municipality and its applicable statutory plans and Land Use
Bylaw regulations.
Policy 3 .7 .6 Either municipality shall refer any new environmental or biophysical study or
report in support of a planning or development application pertaining to lands
within the Plan Area to the other municipality.
Policy 3 .7 .7 Either municipality shall refer to the other municipality any new or amended
municipal bylaw or policy pertaining to environmental or biophysical matters
within the Plan Area.
Red Deer River Basin
Policy 3 .7 .8 Subdivision and Development in or adjacent to the Red Deer River valley
including the Rosebud River shall take into consideration slope stability and soil
characteristics in order to minimize negative impacts. Within floodplains,
development should be regulated to protect the natural area and to minimize
potential flood damage.
Policy 3 .7 .9 All land uses and developments proposed within the river valley in both
municipalities shall be evaluated to ensure protection of water quality and any
ESAs.
Policy 3 .7 .10 Development in identified flood fringe and floodways as per provincial mapping
(if completed) shall comply with provincial regulations and legislation. Where
land use development is to occur in flood prone areas not identified on provincial
maps as either flood fringe or floodway, appropriate regulations shall be
implemented to ensure no negative impacts on the land and neighbouring
municipality.
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Historic Resources
Policy 3.7 .11 Where development is proposed on lands that may contain a Historical Resource
Value (HRV), a Historical Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) may be required to
be completed by the developer to the satisfaction of the municipality and Alberta
Culture and Tourism. The Developer must comply with the Historical Resources
Act and Alberta Culture and Tourism.
3.8 Resource Extraction & Renewable Energy Development
Intent
Resource extraction and renewable energy development are important to the local economy. Further, it
is important that resource extraction and renewable energy development operations occur in a manner
that is compatible with adjacent land uses and minimizes offsite impacts to ensure sustainable economic,
environmental and social outcomes.
Policy 3 .8 .1 Decisions regarding resource extraction or renewable energy shall take into
consideration impacts on existing land use, residents, landowners, and future
land use in both municipalities.
Policy 3 .8 .2 Each municipality must be notified of any resource extraction or renewable
energy development proposal in the other municipality that will result in access
being required from a road under its control or management.
Policy 3 .8 .3 Either municipality may require an agreement regarding the construction, repair,
or maintenance of any municipal roads which may be impacted by a resource
extraction or renewable energy development, where the development requires
access through the other municipality’s road network.
Policy 3 .8 .4 The municipalities shall consider the effects of visual intrusion, dust, noise,
traffic, and air and water pollution when evaluating applications for new or
expanded resource extraction activities including pits, or other extractive
activities, where they maintain jurisdiction.
Policy 3 .8 .5 If either municipality receives a notification from a provincial agency, board or
department pertaining to a proposed or approved resource extraction or
renewable energy development within the Plan Area, the municipality shall
forward it to the other municipality.
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3.9 Transportation
Intent
Efficient and functional transportation networks are critical to long-range growth and development within
the Plan Area. Further, the communication and coordination between both municipalities as well as
provincial transportation jurisdictions are necessary to ensure efficiency and functionality.
Policy 3 .9 .1 Both municipalities shall jointly consult with Alberta Transportation to coordinate
planning and development along major roadways and provincial
highways/jurisdictions within the Plan Area.
Policy 3 .9 .2 Road closures that may affect both municipalities shall be jointly coordinated by
following the agreed upon referral process.
Policy 3 .9 .3 Both municipalities are encouraged to share information regarding appropriate
practices for road design, maintenance, classification, permitting and road bans
to promote an efficient and cost effective regional transportation network.
Policy 3 .9 .4 Each municipality shall be notified of any subdivision or development proposal in
the other municipality that will result in access being required from a road under
its control or management. The affected municipality must give its response in
writing in a timely manner in accordance with the IDP referral process. If
comments are not received within the notification period, it will be determined
the municipality has no concerns.
Policy 3 .9 .5 Either municipality may require a developer to enter into a Road Use
Management Agreement to control traffic, manage dust control or maintenance
issues if access to the development is required from a road under its control or
jurisdiction.
3.10 Telecommunication Towers & Utilities
Intent
It is recognized that the jurisdiction for telecommunication towers and utility approvals is outside of the
control of municipalities. However, as the demand for this infrastructure grows there is potential for
these developments to have land use impacts. The following policies seek to guide both municipalities
when providing comments to applicants or relevant agencies in regard to applications for
telecommunication infrastructure within the Plan Area.
Policy 3 .10.1 When providing comments for a new, expanded or retrofitted
telecommunications tower, both municipalities shall request
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telecommunications companies to co-locate within the Plan Area where
technically feasible.
Policy 3 .10.2 When providing comments to provincial and federal departments regarding
utility development within the Plan Area, both municipalities shall request that
consideration be given to the establishment of utility corridors with multiple
users.
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4 | IDP IMPLEMENTATION & ADMINISTRATION
Continuous collaboration and communication between both municipalities is essential for effective
coordination of land use planning and the successful implementation and administration of the IDP.
4.1 Circulation and Referral Process
Intent
To establish a clear process for referring subdivision and development applications, statutory and non-
statutory planning documents and amendments, and land use related studies and achieving a
coordinated approach to planning and development within the Plan Area.
Policy 4 .1 .1 The following shall be referred by each municipality prior to a public hearing,
meeting or decision:
i. A proposed Municipal Development Plan (MDP);
ii. A proposed Area Structure Plan (ASP) or Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP)
within the Plan Area; or a proposed ASP or ARP that may have an impact
on the Plan Area;
iii. A proposed new Land Use Bylaw (LUB);
iv. An amendment to a statutory planning document or Land Use Bylaw
within the Plan Area or which may affect the Plan Area;
v. A proposed multi lot subdivision within the Plan Area;
vi. A development application for a Discretionary Use within the Plan Area;
vii. A road closure within the Plan Area;
Policy 4.1.2 Either municipality may refer any other application, statutory plan, policy, report
or land use matter not specified in Policy 4.1.1 to the other municipality if the
municipality is of the opinion that the adjacent municipality may have an interest
in the matter and wish to comment.
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Policy 4 .1.3 If either municipality is in receipt of a notice of application for a new or expanded
pit / resource extraction operation within the Plan Area, they shall forward a
copy of the notice and/or application to the other municipality.
Policy 4 .1.4 Where there is an application for a new, expanded or retrofitted
telecommunications tower within the Plan Area, the municipality receiving the
application shall notify the other municipality to seek their comments.
Timelines
Policy 4.1.5 From the date that a municipality receives a referral, the municipality will have
the following timelines to review and provide comments:
i. 15 calendar days for development applications;
ii. 21 calendar days for subdivision applications and all other intermunicipal
referrals.
Policy 4 .1.6 A municipality that has received a referral may request an extension of the initial
review period. If an extension of the review period is granted, it shall be
communicated in writing.
Policy 4.1.7 If the municipality receiving the referral has not replied within the stipulated
timeline, it will be determined that the municipality has no comments or
concerns regarding the referral.
Policy 4 .1.8 Should any concerns arise through the referral process that cannot be resolved
between the two administrations, the dispute resolution process (Section 4.3 of
this bylaw) shall be initiated.
4.2 IDP Committee
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.
Policy 4.2.1 For the purposes of administering and monitoring the IDP, the Town of
Drumheller and Kneehill County shall establish an Intermunicipal Development
Plan Committee (“the Committee”) comprised of an even number of members of
Council from both the Town of Drumheller and Kneehill County. Each
municipality may appoint an alternate Committee member in the event a regular
member cannot attend a schedule meeting. Alternate Committee members shall
have standing.
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Policy 4.2.2 The term of appointment for Committee members should be as determined by
each municipality. Following each election, Members of the Committee shall be
appointed by respective Councils at their Organizational Meeting. If a Council
wishes to appoint a new member to the Committee (include 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.
Policy 4.2.3 The Committee will meet on an as-needed basis to discuss and provide
recommendations to their respective Councils on matters or issues of mutual
interest and cooperation such as:
(i) Strategic growth plans in relation to the IDP, MDPs, Area Structure Plans,
etc.;
(ii) Regional and intermunicipal transportation issues including proposed
infrastructure, major truck routes as well as potential or existing utility
corridors;
(iii) Intermunicipal communications including current referral processes; and
(iv) Any other topic that may be of mutual interest (i.e. regional planning
initiatives).
Policy 4.2.4 Notwithstanding Policy 4.2.3, the Committee shall meet every four years,
commencing no later than 2024, in order to review the IDP.
Policy 4.2.5 A municipality may call a meeting of the Committee at any time with no less than
five (5) days notice of the meeting being given to all members of the Committee
and support personnel stating the date, time, purpose, and place of the proposed
meeting. The five (5) days notice may be waived with three-quarters of the
Committee members’ agreement noted.
Policy 4.2.6 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.
Policy 4.2.7 At least one (1) member of each municipality’s administrative staff shall attend
each meeting in the capacity of the technical, non-voting advisor.
Policy 4.2.8 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 and relevant decision-making body within
ten (10) business days from the Committee meeting date.
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Policy 4.2.9 Where a matter has been referred to the Committee and a resolution cannot be
found, the Dispute Resolution Process in Section 4.4 of this IDP should be
followed.
4.3 Reviewing, Repealing and Amending the Plan
Regular review of the IDP is important to ensure that the principles and policies remain current and are
responsive to local change. For this IDP to remain relevant and function effectively, amendments to the
Plan may be necessary from time to time. The following policies outline the process for reviewing,
amending and repealing the Plan.
Policy 4.3 .1 The IDP should be reviewed every 4 years from the date the Plan was adopted by
both Municipalities. The review shall be completed in conjunction with
administration from both Municipalities and may include Support from any
agency designated as either municipalities planning authority
Policy 4.3 .2 When a new MDP for either municipality is adopted, a review of the IDP should
be undertaken to ensure consistency with the MDP policies.
Policy 4.3 .3 The Plan may be amended as needed and mutually agreed upon by both
municipalities. Any amendments to the plan must be adopted by bylaw by both
Councils.
Policy 4.3 .4 Should any disagreements arise with a proposed amendment to the Plan, the
dispute resolution process (Section 4.3 of this bylaw) shall be initiated.
Policy 4.3 .5 Proposed amendments to this Plan by parties other than the Town of Drumheller
or Kneehill County shall be accompanied by the following:
a) An application to amend Kneehill County’s IDP bylaw submitted to the
municipality along with the applicable fee for processing amendments to a
statutory document; and
b) An application to amend the Town of Drumheller IDP bylaw submitted to the
Town or 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 is no longer relevant, the bylaws adopting the
IDP shall be repealed by both municipalities. However, an IDP is a mandatory requirement under the
MGA unless the municipalities mutually agree that an IDP is not required (MGA s. 631 as amended
January 1, 2020).
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Policy 4.3 .6 The Plan shall only be repealed if mutually agreed upon by both municipalities.
Policy 4.3 .7 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 either adopt
a new IDP or mutually agree that an IDP is not required for the repeal to take
effect.
Policy 4 .3 .8 Should only one municipality wish to repeal the plan, the dispute resolution
process (Section 4.4 of this bylaw) shall be initiated.
4.4 Dispute Resolution Process
Adopting a dispute resolution process is an MGA requirement under Part 17 pertaining to an IDP. The
intent of a dispute resolution process is to resolve, or attempt to resolve, any conflicts between
municipalities early in the process and avoid protracted, lengthy and costly disputes. By following the
process identified in this IDP disputes can be avoided, or where they do occur, shortened and resolved
through facilitated mediation (see Figure 2). The IDP dispute resolution process provides the two
municipalities the opportunity to come to a resolution at the municipal level. If a resolution cannot be
achieved, the matter could be resolved through arbitration and/or brought before the Municipal
Government Board.
P olicy 4.4 .1 Both municipalities shall be responsible for documenting and maintaining
records of all meetings and exchanges throughout the dispute resolution
process.
Policy 4.4 .2 Administration from each municipality shall ensure the facts of the issue have
been thoroughly investigated and information is made available and transparent
to both parties.
Policy 4.4 .3 Costs incurred through the dispute resolution process shall be shared equally by
both municipalities.
Policy 4.4 .4 Notifying and engaging any affected parties or members of the public will be at
the discretion of each municipality. Each municipality shall ensure they are
meeting requirements and processes outlined in the MGA or relevant public
participation policies for each municipality for notifying and engaging members
of the public or affected parties.
Policy 4.4 .5 Should mediation be required through the dispute resolution process; the
powers and responsibilities of the mediator will be limited to providing
recommendations to both municipalities.
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Policy 4.4 .6 Should arbitration be required through the dispute resolution process; every
order of an arbitrator is final and binding on all parties.
Policy 4.4 .7 The municipalities are encouraged to attempt to resolve disputes prior to
submission of a Section 690 appeal to the Municipal Government Board.
However, in the case of a dispute that cannot be resolved involving the adoption
of a statutory plan, Land Use Bylaw or amendment to such, an appeal may be
filed without prejudice, within 30 days of adoption to the Municipal Government
Board (MGB), in accordance with Section 690 (1) of the MGA so the provincial
statutory right and timeframe to appeal is not lost.
Policy 4.4 .8 An appeal may be withdrawn if an agreement is reached between the two
municipalities prior to the Municipal Government Board meeting.
Dispute Resolution Process
Policy 4 .4 .9 When the administration of a municipality identifies a potential issue, either
party may give written notice to the other identifying the areas of conflict,
initiating the dispute resolution process.
Policy 4 .4 .10 Once notice of the conflict including identification of the issues, concerns and
potential remedies has been received, both municipalities shall discontinue any
actions pertaining to the matter in disagreement until a resolution has been
determined.
Policy 4 .4 .11 Within 15 days of receiving written notice of an identified conflict, a meeting
shall be convened between the respective administrations directly involved in
the matter to attempt to come to a solution. This will generally include a
member of planning staff and the CAOs of each municipality. If a solution to the
disagreement is reached, then staff from each municipality shall take the
necessary steps to implement the solution.
Policy 4 .4 .12 If the Administrations are unable to resolve the disagreement, a meeting of the
IDP Committee shall be convened between to discuss possible resolutions and
attempt to reach consensus on the issue. If a proposed solution or agreement is
reached each municipality shall take the necessary steps to implement the
solution or agreement.
Policy 4.4 .1 3 If the IDP Committee is unable to resolve the disagreement, a Joint Council
meeting shall be convened between to discuss possible resolutions and attempt
to reach consensus on the issue.
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Policy 4 .4 .1 4 Should the Councils be unable to resolve the matter within 30 days of the Joint
Council meeting, a formal mediation process to facilitate resolution of the issue
shall be initiated. The facilitated mediation process will involve a mediator
mutually agreed upon by both municipalities.
Policy 4.4 .1 5 If the dispute resolution process is not completed within one year from the date
the notice of the dispute is given, either municipality may request the Minister to
appoint an arbitrator pursuant to the regulations outlined in the Municipal
Government Act.
Figure 3: Dispute Resolution Process
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5 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 a land use
bylaw as adjacent for the purpose of notifications under the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statues
of Alberta 2000, M26 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 or 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.
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.
Biophysical Impact Assessment: means the assessment of the biological and physical elements for the
purpose of reducing the potential impacts of the proposed development on the natural environment. The
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report details specific components of the environment such as topography, geology, hydrology, soils,
vegetation, wildlife, and biodiversity (terrestrial and aquatic) for a specific development area. Mitigation
measures are suggested to minimize or eliminate potential environmental concerns.
Confined Feeding Operations (CFO): An activity on land that is fenced or enclosed or within buildings
where livestock is confined for the purpose of growing, sustaining, finishing or breeding by means other
than grazing and requires registration or approval under the conditions set forth in the Agricultural
Operation Practices Act (AOPA), Revised Statues of Alberta 2000, Chapter A-7, as amended from time to
time, but does not include residences, seasonal feeding and bedding sites, equestrian stables, auction
markets, race tracks or exhibition grounds.
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.
Conservation Reserve: As defined by the Municipal Government Act and used for the purpose of
conserving environmentally significant features that cannot be required to be provided as environmental
reserve.
Council(s): The Council of Kneehill County and the Town of Drumheller in the Province of Alberta.
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.
Extensive Agriculture: means systems of tillage and grazing on large areas of land by the raising of crops
or the rearing of livestock but does not include confined feeding or intensive livestock operations and
may be either separately or in conjunction with one another and includes buildings and other structures
incidental to the operation but does not include residential buildings.
Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA): Means an area defined as an Environmentally Significant Area
within the applicable Land Use Bylaw of the approving municipality.
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Environmental Site Assessment (ESA – Phase I or II): An investigation in relation to land to determine the
environmental condition of property. It includes a Phase 1 environmental site assessment, a Phase 2
environmental site assessment and confirmatory investigation.
Historical Resource Value (HRV): Lands that contain or are believed to contain “historic resources” as
defined in the Historical Resources Act, including primarily archeological and paleontological sites,
Aboriginal traditional use sites of a historic resource nature, and historic structures.
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.
Multi-lot Subdivision: A subdivision of land that will create two (2) or more new lots.
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.
Municipalities (the Municipalities): The municipalities of Kneehill County and Town of Drumheller.
Natural Resource Conservation Board (NRCB): The Natural Resources Conservation Board is responsible
for reviews of proposed major natural resource projects, and for the regulation of confined feeding
operations in Alberta.
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 Town of Drumheller and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
Plan Area: The lands defined in this document on Map 1: Plan Area noted as “Plan Area”.
Pit(s): means any opening in, excavation in or working of the surface or subsurface made for the purpose
of removing sand, gravel, clay or marl and includes any associated infrastructure, but does not include a
mine or quarry. Alberta Environment and Parks categorizes and regulates pits as follows:
Large (Class I) Pits – Class I pits are 5 hectares or more in area
Small (Class II) Pits – Class II pits are less then 5 hectares in size on private land
Provincial Highway: A road development as such by Ministerial Order pursuant to the Highway
Development and Protection Act, Alberta Regulation 326/2009.
Renewable Energy Development or Renewable Energy Industry: Industry that uses some form of
alternative energy either as the source of its operation or the result of its operation, such as, but not
limited to, wind energy conversion systems, solar energy systems, hydroelectric dams among others.
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Resource extraction: Use of lands that are governed by the location of a natural resource such as, but not
limited to, sand and gravel, oil and gas, or logging which involves the extraction or onsite processing
and/or storage of a natural resource
Soil Classifications: 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.
Class 1 – Soils in this class have no significant limitations in use for crops.
Class 2 – Soils in this class have moderate limitations that restrict the range of crops or require
moderate conservation practices.
Class 3 – Soils in this class have moderately severe limitations that restrict the range of crops or
require special conservation practices.
Class 4 – Soils in this class have severe limitations that restrict the range of crops or require special
conservation practices.
Class 5 – Soils in this class have very severe limitations that restrict their capability in producing
perennial forage crops, and improvement practices are feasible. Class 6 – Soils in this class
are capable only of producing perennial forage crops, and improvement practices are not
feasible. Class 7 – Soils in this class have no capacity for arable culture or permanent
pasture land
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 Kneehill County means Kneehill County
Subdivision and Development Authority, and within the boundary of the Town of Drumheller means the
Town of Drumheller Subdivision and Development Authority.
Telecommunications Tower: means a structure designed to support antennas for telecommunications
and broadcasting and may include television, cellular phone, or wireless internet or radio signals.
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Appendix A: Tourism Corridor Bylaw Map
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
6.1
Page 1 of 3
Version: 2020-01
Subject: Utility Penalty Deferral Program
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Presented By: Bill McKennan, Director of Corporate Services
Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance
Recommended
Motion
That Council approve not charging late penalties on unpaid water/sewer/garbage
billings and outstanding balances for the period April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020
which includes no cutting off services for non-payment during this period.
Background/
Proposal
On March 18, the Province announced that “Albertans who are experiencing
financial hardship directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic can work with their
utility company to defer electricity and natural gas bills until June 19, 2020
without any late fees or added interest payments. In addition, no Albertan can be
cut off from these services or see their services reduced during this period.
This announcement at the Provincial level only applied to large regulated utility
companies, but the Province encouraged municipalities to implement a similar
program to provide relief for utilizes they provide to their ratepayers.
This report details the potential for a municipal deferment program for utility
customers within Kneehill County.
.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages
Many municipalities have or are in the process of following suit with the
Provincial utility deferral program with their water/sewer/garbage utility billings.
For Kneehill County, the monthly utility penalties are assessed at a rate of 1.5%
on any balance 30 days in arrears or more. Our policy also triggers a service
shut-off, once the account is in arrears for 60 days, if payment is not received or
a re-payment plan is not negotiated.
Total monthly penalties average range from $200-$300 per month.
The County bills utilities on a bi-monthly cycle and the utility routes are divided
into two cycles.
The County’s billing cycle is detailed in the table below.
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The County would continue to bill the utility routes as per the above cycle,
however no penalties would be assessed for non-payment after 30 days. In
addition, all current outstanding balances would not be assessed penalties.
Normal Process
Cycle 1 Billing Date March 31 Penalty Date May 1
Cycle 2 Billing Date April 30 Penalty Date June 1
COVID-19 Process
Cycle 1 Billing Date March 31 Penalty Date July 1
Cycle 2 Billing Date April 30 Penalty Date July 1
Following the provincial announcement, the County would also not shut off any
service for non-payment until the outstanding balances are re-assessed after the
Covid-19 Process penalty dates above.
The continued billing by the County on the regular schedule allows for those
residents that are able to pay their bills to continue to do so.
This decision would be in keeping with the provincial and federal support
programs that are being provided to those residents that have lost jobs or have
had their hours decreased due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
As advised at the March 24th Council meeting, Administration will be providing
frequent updates to Council on the financial impacts on the County and expected
economic challenges in the future.
WATER BILLING CYLES
Cycle 1 Cycle 2
January, March, May, July,
September, November
February, April, June, August,
October, December
Route 1 Huxley Route 2 Swalwell
Route 6 Churchill Route 3 Torrington
Route 7 Equity Route 4 Wimborne
Route 8 Mt. Vernon Route 5 Sunnyslope Gravity
(Linden)
Route 10 Kirkpatrick Route 9 Gamble
Route 11 Grainger/Hesketh Route 12 Selkirk
Route 13 Sunnyslope
Pressure (Keivers)
Financial
Implications:
This temporary policy change will have a small negative effect on the penalty
revenues and interest earnings during the deferment period of April1 to June 30,
2020. The total reduction in revenues is estimated to be under $2,500.
Council Options:
1. To approve the deferment of penalties and policy directions on utility
billings during the next 90 days.
2. Accept for information
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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:
Follow-up
Actions:
Communication of the Council decision will be relayed to directly to all of our
utility customers and announced on our social media outlets
Director Approval:
Bill McKenna, Director of Corporate Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2020-01
Subject: Three Hills Funding Request
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Providing Good Governance
Recommended
Motion:
The Council approve a grant of $200,000.00 for the Town of Three Hills to be used
for recreation facility upgrades.
Background/
Proposal
Please see attached the Town of Three Hills request from May 2018. The request
was received by the County and a decision was postponed pending other
discussions with the Town.
In the letter, the Town is requesting $500,000.00 in funding to assist with upgrade to
their lagoon.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
The County has previously provided one-time funding for infrastructure projects
within the Towns and Villages. This amount has historically been $200,000.00 and
has been utilized by the Village of Linden, Village of Carbon, and Town of Trochu.
Financial
Implications:
The requested amount has been included in the approved 2020 Operating Budget.
Council Options:
1. Council may opt to grant the funding.
2. Council may opt to grant a different level of funding.
3. Council may opt to deny funding.
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 Three Hills Request Letter – February 20th, 2020
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration will notify the Town of Council’s decision.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2020-01
Subject: Rocky View County Request for Comments
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Presented By: Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
Link to Strat Plan: Ensuring Communications & Engagement
Recommended
Motion:
Council move to direct administration to send a letter to Rocky View County noting
that Kneehill County has no concerns with their possible change in municipal
classification.
Background/
Proposal
Rocky View County is considering an application to Municipal Affairs to change their
municipal status from Municipal District to Specialized Municipality.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
Rocky View County has a unique blend of urban and rural development, with
different residential service needs across their many hamlets, farms, acreages, and
country residential areas. As a specialized municipality, the County could create
residential and business urban service delivery areas that are supported by different
tax rates based on the services provided. Linking service levels to tax rates would
create a more equitable system for all ratepayers. This change would allow them to
provide more geographically targeted services to residents and businesses.
They are proposing to create five (5) residential and four business urban service
areas. A map outlining these proposed areas has been included in the council
package. Rocky View County is currently in the public engagement portion of this
project and is requesting comments be submitted by May 4, 2020.
As the change in status will not affect Kneehill County, administration is proposing
to send a letter to Rocky View County, noting that we do not have any concerns
with their change in status.
Financial
Implications:
N/A
Council Options:
Council move to direct administration to send a letter to Rocky View County noting
that Kneehill County has no concerns with their change in classification.
Council move to direct administration to send a letter to Rocky View County noting
concerns with their change in classification.
Council move to accept as information.
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Version: 2020-01
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:
Letter of Request
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration will ensure that a letter is sent to Rocky View County.
Director Approval:
Laurie Watt, Director Municipal Services
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Laurie Watt
Director of Municipal Services
Kneehill County
1600 2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB
T0M 2A0
File# 0230
RE: Rocky View County Specialized Municipality Status Application
Dear Laurie,
Rocky View County is considering an application to Municipal Affairs to change our municipal status
from Municipal District to Specialized Municipality. You are likely already aware of this application as
the County has been discussing this at Intermunicipal Committee meetings, Calgary Metropolitan
Region Board TAG meetings, and through informal channels.
The classification of a municipality, under Section 77 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), is based
on which definition best fits that municipality. In certain cases, when a municipality has characteristics
of more than one type, and the tools in the MGA do not meet the specific needs, then Specialized
Municipal status can be considered by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
The County is seeking Specialized Municipality status as growth in Rocky View County has led to a
pattern of development that includes growing urban-style hamlets, regional business centres, and
traditional rural areas. As a result, this heterogeneous development pattern has led to differentiated
service needs; the more urban areas of the County require higher levels of amenities and service,
while the rural areas do not.
The main tool the County wishes to access through this proposed change is the ability to create
different non-residential assessment classes in different areas of the County. For example, a gas
station along the highway in a rural area of the County pays the same amount of taxes as a gas station
in East Balzac, which is a developed area with extensive services. Specialized Municipal status would
allow the County to create urban service areas and clearly link service delivery to assessment and
taxation in those particular areas, allowing the County to better raise funds for services like transit and
curbside garbage pick up, where necessary.
The County is proposing 5 residential urban service areas and 4 business urban service areas, in
accordance with the attached map.
An important part of the application to Municipal Affairs is consultation with residents, business
owners and municipal neighbours. Therefore, the County is requesting your feedback, questions or
concerns about the County’s potential application. If you support or have no concerns with our
application, we would greatly appreciate correspondence stating that.
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The public engagement portion of this project is currently underway and Administration is targeting
the end of May to return to Council with the results of the public, stakeholder and intermunicipal
engagement. To meet this timeframe, we are respectfully requesting a response by May 4, 2020. If
you would like to have a phone meeting or conversation prior to providing a response, I am happy to
accommodate. Please contact me and we can arrange a convenient time.
For more information on this project, please visit the following link:
https://www.rockyview.ca/Government/SpecializedMunicipality.aspx. As stated, if you have any
questions, please contact me at 403-589-6718 or azaluski@rockyview.ca.
I look forward to hearing back from you on this important issue.
Yours sincerely,
Rocky View County
Amy Zaluski,
Intergovernmental Affairs Manager
Cc: Al Hoggan, Chief Administrative Officer
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
8.3
Page 1 of 2
Version: 2020-01
Subject: Community Grants to Non Profit Organizations Policy #15-3, Round One
2020
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council approve the Round One Community Grants to Non-Profit
Organizations funding to the following organizations:
• Three Hills Golf Club- $3,500.00
• Three Hills Minor Baseball Association- $2,000.00
• Kneehill Minor Hockey- $2,732.00
• Three Hills Early Childhood Society- $5,200.00
Background/
Proposal
Round One Community Grant application deadline was on March 4, 2020.
Attached for your consideration are the applications.
The total amount requested for Round One is $13,432.00 excluding the non-eligible
applications.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
There are a total of four eligible applications and two applications that don’t meet
eligibility guidelines. In the new amended policy under 4.1 it states under the
review process that Administration will review and short list the applicants prior to
presenting to Council. Administration shortlisted them because one of those
applications enhanced a municipal asset, and the second application was to cover
the cost of operating expenses.
Financial
Implications:
The amount of grant dollars allocated to the Community grants to Non-Profit
Organizations grant program for 2020 is $50,000.00.
2020 Operating Budget
• Community Grants, Policy #15-3, G/L 97-000-00-27750
Council Options:
1. Council approve all of the Community Grant Applications
2. Council approve certain Community Grant Applications
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-
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Version: 2020-01
Attachments:
• Community Grant Policy
• All Eligible Applications
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration provide notification to applicants.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Round One Funding
February $0.00
Round Two Funding $0.00
Balance for 2020 $50,000.00
No.Name of Applicant Location
Project
Amount
Amount
Request Purpose of Application
Amount
Approved Comments
2019-01 Three Hills Golf Club Three Hills $7,000.00 $3,500.00 Replace fuel tanks
2011- $1500 grant to refurbish bridge.
2015- $5,000 grant to hook up golf course to
County Water Line and add a small building and
water storage tank.
2019-03
Three Hills Minor Baseball
Association Three Hills $4,200.00 $2,000.00
Purchase cages or lockers to
organize ball equipment
A detailed description was not included to
application.
2019-04 Kneehill Minor Hockey Three Hills $5,732.00 $2,732.00 Purchase new smaller nets 2018-$4500 purchase rink divider
2019-05
Three Hills Early Childhood
Society Three Hills $10,560.00 $5,200.00
Mud kitchens for natural
outdoor play area
2011- $2500 Purchase Outdoor Learning Play Equip
2015- $2000- Computer and Ipad
No.Name of Applicant Location
Project
Amount
Amount
Request Purpose of Application
Amount
Approved Comments
Project
Amount Amount Request
Amount
Approved
$27,492.00 $13,432.00 Amt Approved Round One $0.00
Project
Amount Amount Request
Amount
Approved
$0.00 $0.00 Amt Approved Round Two $0.00
Total of 2020
Budget $50,000.00
Round One Funding
February $0.00
Round Two Funding $0.00
Balance for 2020 $50,000.00
Totals for 2020 Round One
KNEEHILL COUNTY - COMMUNITY GRANTS TO NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - POLICY #15-3
Application Summary Form 2020
Totals for 2020 Round Two
Round Two October
Round One March
$50,000.00Total of 2020 Budget
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
AGENDA ITEM #
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Version: 2020-01
Subject: Cancellation of the April 21, 2020, Committee of the Whole Meeting
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO
Link to Strat Plan: Level of Service
Recommended
Motion:
That Council cancel the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for April 21,
2020.
Background/
Proposal
At the 2019 Organizational Meeting, Council approved Tuesday, April 21, 2020 as a
Committee of the Whole Meeting Date.
Discussion/
Options/
Benefits/
Disadvantages:
As there were few agenda topics for this meeting as well as no agenda items that
were time sensitive, Administration recommends that this meeting date be
cancelled. This would also assist in response the COVID 19 by further decreasing
the number of Council gatherings.
Financial
Implications:
None
Council Options:
1. Cancel April 21, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting Date
2. 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:
None
Follow-up
Actions:
Administration will update the internal calendar and also update the website.
CAO Approval:
Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
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Canadian Badlands Ltd. Annual General Meeting Minutes for March 22, 2019 1
CANADIAN BADLANDS LTD.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
HELD AT THE GALT MUSEUM & ARCHIVES, LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA
MARCH 22, 2019, AT THE HOUR OF 1:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
• Village of Acme, by its authorized representatives:
Bruce McLeod (Mayor)
• Village of Beiseker, by its authorized representatives:
Warren Wise (Mayor)
• Town of Bow Island, by its authorized representatives:
Bernice Deleenheer (Councillor)
• Village of Carbon, by its authorized representatives:
Bryan Peever (Mayor)
• Town of Coaldale, by its authorized representatives:
Bill Chapman (Councillor)
• Town of Coronation,by its authorized representatives:
Shelley Cook (Deputy Mayor)
• Cypress County, by its authorized representatives:
Ernest Mudie (Councillor)
Alf Belyea (Councillor)
• Village of Delia, by its authorized representatives:
David Sisley (Mayor)
• Town of Drumheller, by its authorized representatives:
Heather Colberg (Mayor)
• Village of Duchess, by its authorized representatives:
Ryan Kiedrowski (Councillor)
• Village of Empress, by its authorized representatives:
Sandra Crooker (Mayor), and proxy for Debbie Ross (CAO)
Roy Gill (Deputy Mayor)
• Village of Halkirk, by its authorized representatives:
George Glazier (Councillor) for County of Paintearth No. 18 as proxy for Sherry Jamieson
(Councillor)
• Town of Hanna, by its authorized representatives:
Sandra Beaudoin (Councillor)
• Kneehill County, by its authorized representatives:
Faye McGhee (Councillor), and proxy for Kenneth King (Councillor), and proxy for Jim
Hugo (Councillor)
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• City of Lethbridge, by its authorized representatives:
Lorna Kurio (Real Estate & Economic Customer Liaison), and proxy for Jeff Carlson
(Councillor), and proxy for William Slenders (Executive Director, Lethbridge DMO)
• Village of Linden, by its authorized representatives:
Sonia Ens (Councillor)
• Town of Magrath, by its authorized representatives:
Fernando Morales Llan (Councillor)
• City of Medicine Hat, by its authorized representatives:
Brian Varga (Councillor)
• Town of Milk River, by its authorized representatives:
Suzanne Liebelt (Councillor)
• County of Newell, by its authorized representatives:
Anne Marie Philipsen (Councillor)
• Town of Oyen, by its authorized representatives:
Doug Jones (Mayor)
• County of Paintearth No. 18, by its authorized representatives:
George Glazier (Councillor)
Maurice Wiart (Councillor)
Dale Norton (Councillor)
• Town of Raymond, by its authorized representatives:
Ralph Price (Councillor)
Stewart Foss (Councillor)
• Town of Redcliff, by its authorized representatives:
Chris Czember (Councillor)
• Village of Rockyford, by its authorized representatives:
Dalia Cheshire (Councillor)
• Special Areas #2, by its authorized representatives:
Brad Slorstad (Advisory Council)
• Village of Standard, by its authorized representatives:
Brandon Duffala (Deputy Mayor)
• Starland County, by its authorized representatives:
Jackie Watts (Councillor)
• Town of Stettler, by its authorized representatives:
Al Campbell (Councillor)
• Town of Strathmore, by its authorized representatives:
Alexandra Ross (Economic Development Officer) as proxy for Ryan Roycroft (Assistant
Director, Development Services)
Lorraine Bauer (Councillor) as proxy for Tracy Simpson (Director Community Services)
• MD of Taber, by its authorized representatives:
Jennifer Crowson (Councillor)
• Town of Taber, by its authorized representatives:
Mark Garner (Councillor), and proxy for Phyllis Monks (Director of Planning & Economic
Development)
• Town of Vauxhall, by its authorized representatives:
Margaret Plumtree (Mayor)
• Vulcan County, by its authorized representatives:
Laurie Lyckman (Councillor)
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• Town of Vulcan, by its authorized representatives:
Laura Thomas (Councillor)
• Warner County No. 5, by its authorized representatives:
David Cody (Councillor)
• Wheatland County, by its authorized representatives:
Glenn Koester (Deputy Reeve)
Donna Biggar (Councillor)
• Canadian Badlands Ltd.
Lonna Hoggan, Executive Director
Diana Watson, Executive Assistant
ABSENT:
MD of Acadia No. 34
Village of Arrowwood
Village of Big Valley
City of Brooks
Town of Cardston
Town of Castor
Village of Cereal
Village of Consort
Village of Coutts
Village of Donalda
Village of Foremost
County of Forty Mile No. 8
Village of Hussar
Town of Irricana
Village of Milo
Village of Rosemary
Special Areas #3
Special Areas #4
Village of Stirling
Town of Three Hills
Town of Trochu
Village of Warner
Village of Youngstown
Welcome from the Canadian Badlands Ltd. Chair, Brian Varga
1. Call to Order – Brian Varga, Chair
Brian Varga called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance.
Brian Varga asked Canadian Badlands administration if quorum had been established.
Executive Director, Lonna Hoggan, confirmed quorum with 37 out of 60 shareholders
represented (62%).
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1.1. Approval of the Agenda
MOTION by Bryan Peever, Village of Carbon, to approve the March 22, 2019 AGM
Agenda as presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1.2. Approval of the Annual General Meeting Minutes for 2018
MOTION by Bryan Peever, Village of Carbon, to approve the Minutes of the March
15, 2018 AGM as presented, held in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Welcome and Greetings
Greetings and welcome were given
3. Reports
3.1 Report from Canadian Badlands Ltd. Vice President – Brian Varga
Brian Varga gave a report on 2018
4. Review and Approval of Review Engagement Report for 2018
The Management Report and financials were presented by Tyler Mossey, CA
The managerial report is considered accurate
Questions were offered, no questions were forthcoming
MOTION by Dalia Cheshire, Village of Rockyford, to approve the Review
Engagement Report for 2018.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Elections
5.1. Elections for Term Positions on the Board of Directors
Two term positions – One from North Central Region, and one from
Southwest Region. (These are four-year positions.)
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NORTH CENTRAL REGION
NOMINATIONS
Mayor Bryan Peever, Village of Carbon, nominates:
Councillor Dalia Cheshire, Village of Rockyford
Councillor Sonia Ens, Village of Linden, nominates:
Councillor George Glazier, County of Paintearth
Deputy Mayor Brandon Duffala, Village of Standard, nominates:
Councillor Donna Biggar, Wheatland County
MOTION by Bryan Peever, Village of Carbon, that nominations cease.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
First vote count for North Central Region was tied.
Final vote count for North Central Region:
Councillor Donna Biggar, Wheatland County, for a four-year term.
MOTION by Bruce McLeod, Village of Acme, that all ballots are to be destroyed.
SOUTHWESTERN REGION
NOMINATIONS
Councillor Jennifer Crowson, MD of Taber, nominates:
Councillor Laurie Lyckman, Vulcan County
Councillor Suzanne Liebelt, Town of Milk River, nominates:
Mayor Margaret Plumtree, Town of Vauxhall
MOTION by Brandon Duffala, Village of Standard, that nominations cease.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
First and second vote counts for Southwest Region were tied.
MOTION by Bruce McLeod, Village of Acme, that the two names nominated for
the Southwest Region to be put in a box and the first name drawn will be
chosen.
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Bruce McLeod drew the name for Southwestern Region:
Mayor Margaret Plumtree, Town of Vauxhall, for a four-year term.
MOTION by Dalia Cheshire, Village of Rockyford, that all ballots are to be
destroyed.
6. Conclusion
6.1 Thank you
6.2 Announcement and Invitation to 2020 AGM and Conference
7. Adjournment
MOTION by Al Campbell, Town of Stettler, to adjourn the meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Open Mic
Brian Varga declared that the meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
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Version: 2020-01
Subject: Council Follow-up Action List
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
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.
Financial
Implications:
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:
April 7, 2020 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.COMPLETED CAO
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 Waiting on Landowner
14-Jan-20 27/20
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council authorize the
funds realized from the sale of surplus equipment located on
the property located at SE 15-28-22 W4M be transferred to
the Building Reserve.In Progress
11-Feb-20 49/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that administration submit an
application under the Provincial Education Requisition Credit
(PERC) for Uncollectable Education Property Taxes on Oil and
Gas Properties.
In Progress; the
application intake for this
grant is not until January
2021.
25-Feb-20 72/2020
Councillor Christie moved to schedule the Public Hearing for
the Village of Acme/Kneehill County IDP, as per Section 606 of
the Municipal Government Act, to be held on March 24, 2020
at 10:00 a.m.COMPLETED
On the March 24, 2020
Agenda
25-Feb-20 90/2020
Councillor Penner moved to host the Kneehill County
Discovery Fair Ratepayer Evenings located in Torrington and
Carbon within the month of August.Tentative Dates Booked
10-Mar-20 100/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize Protective Services
to issue a Request for Proposal for a Digital Emergency
Communications System with supplemental AFRRCS options.In Progress
10-Mar-20 103/2020
Councillor Penner moved to schedule the Public Hearing for
the Town of Drumheller/Kneehill County IDP, as per Section
606 of the Municipal Government Act, to be held on April 14,
2020 at 11:00 a.m.
See Motion
147/2020
COMPLETED
On March 24/20 Council
Agenda to postpone
See motion 147/2020
10-Mar-20 124/2020
Councillor Penner moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Three Hills Transportation Agreement as
presented.COMPLETED
10-Mar-20 125/2020
Councillor Christie moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Three Hills Fire Services Agreement as presented.COMPLETED
10-Mar-20 126/2020
Councillor Keiver moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Three Hills Airport Memorandum of
Understanding as presented.COMPLETED
10-Mar-20 127/2020 Councillor Hugo moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Three Hills Recreation Agreement as presented.COMPLETED
10-Mar-20 128/2020
Councillor King moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Mt. Vernon Water Agreement as presented.COMPLETED
10-Mar-20 129/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize the Reeve and
CAO to execute the Equity Water Agreement as presented.COMPLETED
10-Mar-20 130/2020
Councillor King moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Enforcement Services Agreement as presented.COMPLETED
10-Mar-20 131/2020
Councillor Christie moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Three Hills Urban Weed and Pest Agreement as
presented.COMPLETED
10-Mar-20 132/2020
Councillor Penner moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Kneehill County – Town of Three Hills
Intermunicipal Collaboration Agreement as presented.COMPLETED
Council Action Items
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
10-Mar-20 139/2020
Councillor King moved to amend the commencement and
completion dates for the Badlands Motorsport Resort
Development Agreement.
With Applicant for
Signature
24-Mar-20 140/2020
Councillor King moved to approve Policy #13-4, Residential
Dust Suppression Calcium Chloride and Spec Crude Product as
presented and to receive for information the Dust Control
information report.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 144/2020
Councillor Christie moved third reading of Bylaw 1806 for the
Wheatland County and Kneehill County Intermunicipal
Development Plan.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 145/2020
Councillor Penner moved to cancel the Municipal Planning
Commission Meeting, scheduled for April 23, 2020.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 146/2020
Councillor King moved to postpone the Open House for the
draft Land Use Bylaw 1808, scheduled for April 2, 2020.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 147/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to postpone the Public Hearing
for the Town of Drumheller & Kneehill County Intermunicipal
Development Plan, scheduled for April 14, 2020.On April 14th Agenda
24-Mar-20 148/2020
Councillor King moved that Council provide an automatic 6-
month extension for previously approved subdivision
applications that will expire in the next 6 months.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 149/2020 Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to waive the required extension
fees for these subdivisions.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 150/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to approve the project carry-
forward projects and funding sources as detailed in Appendix
B – 2019 Carry Forward Projects.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 151/2020
Councillor Penner moved that $2,796,118 be contributed to
the Transitional Funds Reserve to fund the carry-forwards.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 152/2020
Councillor King moved to approve the budget amendments for
Capital Equipment Plan purchases (Project #’s 24-38), which
are over-spent by funding these from the projects that were
under-spent.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 153/2020 Councillor Christie moved that $11,100 be contributed in 2019
to the Municipal Reserve.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 154/2020 Councillor King moved to receive the Non-TCA and TCA
Project Status report for information.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 157/2020
Councillor King moved that the 2020 Operating Budget in the
amount of $31,799,000 as detailed in Appendix I be approved.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 158/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that the transfer from reserves
and contribution to reserves as detailed in Appendix III and
Appendix IV be approved.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 159/2020
Councillor Penner moved that the 2020 Non TCA Projects,
including Gravel Projects, as detailed in Appendix V be
approved.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 160/2020
Councillor Christie moved that the 2020 Capital Budget and
funding sources in the amount of $18,600,887 as detailed in
Appendix VII be approved.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 161/2020 Councillor Penner moved to receive the Operatng and Capital
report for information.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 162/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize attendance to
Council to participate in the Linden, Carbon, Acme, Trochu,
Drumheller and Three Hills 2020 parades.
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Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion
Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status
Council Action Items
24-Mar-20 163/2020
Councillor Penner moved to direct Administration to withdraw
from the Drumheller Area Health Foundation.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 164/2020
Councillor Christie moved to waive the Keivers Lake Day Use
Area fee to the Rehoboth Christian Ministries in the amount
of $200.00, for the four days they will be booking this summer
during the week as long as the Keivers Lake facility is open for
business.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 168/2020 Council provided all three readings to Bylaw 1821.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 169/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved that Council direct
administration to bring back the Procedural Bylaw for revision
immediately following the conclusion of the COVID-19 event.
24-Mar-20 170/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to accept the report regarding
an Overview of Business Continuity Planning for information,
as presented COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 171/2020
Councillor King moved to accept the Kneehill County
Organizational Chart and direct Administration to amend
Policy 3-16 with the new Organizational Chart.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 172/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize the Reeve and
CAO to execute the Kneehill County-Town of Drumheller
Intermunicipal Collaboration Agreement as presented. COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 173/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize the Reeve and
CAO to execute the Acme Transportation Agreement as
presented.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 174/2020
Councillor Penner moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Acme Fire Services Agreement as presented.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 175/2020
Councillor King moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Acme Recreation Agreement as presented COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 176/2020
Councillor Christie moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Acme Urban Weed and Pest Agreement as
presented.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 177/2020
Deputy Reeve McGhee moved to authorize the Reeve and
CAO to execute the Acme Transfer Station Agreement as
presented.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 178/2020
Councillor King moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Linden Transfer Station Agreement with the
Village of Acme as presented.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 179/2020
Councillor Penner moved to authorize the Reeve and CAO to
execute the Kneehill County – Village of Acme Intermunicipal
Collaboration Agreement as presented.COMPLETED
24-Mar-20 180/181/2
020
Council moved second and third reading to Bylaw 1807 for the
Village of Acme and Kneehill County Intermunicipal
Development Plan.COMPLETED
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AMENDMENT SUMMARY
Council Meeting Date: April 14, 2020
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:
Addition to the Agenda under Closed Session:
12.2 Third Party Business (Section 16 FOIP)
Package:
Nothing was added to the Package.
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