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Home My WebLink About2023.01.24 Adopted Council PackageCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1600-2nd Street NE Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0 January 24, 2023 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 January 10, 2023 3.0 Appointments (Public Hearings & Delegations) No Appointments or Public Hearings Scheduled 4.0 Infrastructure- Roads/Bridges/Water/Wastewater/Environment 4.1 Kneehill County Transfer Sites - Overview 5.0 Community Services 5.1 Planning 5.1.1 Starland County/Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan 5.2 Agricultural Service Board & Parks 5.2.1 2023 BMO Stampede Farm Family Award 5.3 Protective Services 5.3.1 Appointment of Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief of Torrington Fire 5.4 Economic Development No Report 6.0 Corporate Services 6.1 Overview of Oil and Gas Tax Arrears 6.2 Tax Cancellation – Trident Exploration 6.3 Tax Cancellation 7.0 New and Unfinished Business 7.1 Renewable Energy – Information and Lobby Efforts 7.2 Community Grant Application- Trochu Ag Society 8.0 Disposition of Delegation & Public Hearing Business No Report 1 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package January 24, 2023 Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 2 9.0 Council and Committee Reports 9.1 Community Futures Wildrose 9.2 Trochu Housing 9.3 2023 ASB Convention 10.0 Council Follow-up Action List 11.0 Closed Session 11.1 Personnel (FOIP- Section 17) 11.2 Personnel (FOIP- Section 17) 11.3 12.0 Motions from Closed Session 2 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 1 ________ Initials MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 10, 2023 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, Councillor Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Reeve Division No. 4 Carrie Fobes, Councillor Division No. 5 Laura Lee Machell-Cunningham, Councillor Division No. 6 Wade Christie, Councillor Division No. 7 Kenneth King, Deputy Reeve ABSENT: Division No. 2 Debbie Penner, Councillor ALSO PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen Director of Infrastructure Mike Ziehr Director of Community Services Kevin Gannon ASB & Parks Manager Shelby Sherwick Manager of Planning and Development Barb Hazelton 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 11.3 Third Party Business Interest (Section 16) Additions under Protective Services 5.3.1 Fire Services Training Grant Additions under Council and Committee Reports 9.1 AQUA 7 ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 1/23 Councillor Christie moved approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 2023 2 _________ Initials MINUTES 2.0 Minutes 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2022 2/23 Deputy Reeve King moved approval of the December 13, 2022, Council Meeting minutes as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMUNITY SERVICES 5.0 Community Services PLANNING 5.1 Planning 5.1.1 Subdivision Extension: KNE210154 3/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council move to grant a 1-year extension to subdivision KNE21054 until February 27, 2024. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.1.2 Subdivision Extension: KNE220172 4/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council move to grant a 1-year extension to subdivision KNE220172 until February 23, 2024. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AG SERVICES 5.2 Agricultural Service Board and Parks 5.2.1 Council Invitation to Food and Agritourism Industry Session 5/23 Deputy Reeve King moved to approve attendance to all of Council to the upcoming economic development food and agritourism industry session being held on January 26, 2023 in Three Hills. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PROTECT SERV 5.3 Protective Services 5.3.1 Letter of Support Regional Fire Training Program Grant Application 6/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council approves a Letter of Support for the application towards the Alberta Fire Training Grant Application 2023-2024, with the Town of Trochu as the Managing Partner. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY NEW BUSINESS 7.0 New and Unfinished Business 7.1 Village of Acme Request for Funds for Playground Installation 7/23 Councillor Fobes moved that Council approve a donation of $500.00 (five hundred dollars) to go towards the installation of the Acme Rose Park Playground. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 2023 3 _________ Initials 7.2 Badlands Historical Society Request 8/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council approve a $5,000.00 donation under the Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events program to the Badlands Historical Museum Society to assist them in fixing their roof. CARRIED 7.3 Joint Advocacy for Improved Solar Farm Governance 9/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council table the Joint Advocacy for Improved Solar Farm Governance agenda item until the first meeting in February to provide further information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COUNCIL REPORTS 9.0 Council and Committee Reports 9.1 AQUA 7- Verbal report from Reeve Wittstock on the meeting he attended on December 13th, 2022. 10/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council receive the Council and Committee reports for information, as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COUNCIL ACT LIST 10.0 Council Follow-Up Action List 11/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council receive for information the Council Follow-Up Action List as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Chair called for a recess at 9:28 a.m. and called the meeting back to order at 9:55 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present. CLOSED SESSION 11.0 Closed Session 12/23 Councillor Christie moved that Council convene in Closed Session to discuss: 11.1 Intergovernmental Relations (FOIP-Section 21) 11.2 Personnel (FOIP- Section 17) 11.3 Third Party Business Interest (FOIP- Section 16) at 9:57 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13/23 Councillor Fobes moved that Council return to open meeting at 12:09 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12:10 p.m. – meeting recessed to allow return of public. 12:10 p.m. - meeting resumed. 5 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 2023 4 _________ Initials 12.0 Motions from Closed Session 14/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council request a meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs at the upcoming RMA Convention to discuss concerns about siting of renewable energy developments and end of life concerns. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADJOURNMENT Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m. ________________________ Jerry Wittstock Reeve _______________________ Mike Haugen CAO 6 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 4.1 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Kneehill County Transfer Sites - Overview Meeting Date: Monday, January 24, 2022 Prepared By: John McKiernan, Manager of Environmental Services Presented By: John McKiernan, Manager of Environmental Services RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council receive the presentation for information as presented. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- N/A Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: This presentation is intended to provide Council and the public with an overview of the solid waste and recycling services offered at each transfer site. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: As members of the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Association (DDSWA), some services at the transfer sites are offered through the collaboration of this association and some of the recycling options at the sites are organized through Kneehill County itself. The brief power point will highlight the services options available at each transfer site and the role that DDSWA and the County play in the administration of these. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Choose an item. Tools: Choose an item. Other: 7 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 4.1 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS: Power Point presentation COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council receive the presentation for information as presented. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Continue to promote our available options at our transfer sites. APPROVAL(S): Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 8 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Kneehill County Transfer Sites Overview 9 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package ‘Carbon’ Transfer Station Available Services: 1 transtor bin (household waste) 1 cardboard recycling bin Automobile battery recycling The transtor bin and cardboard bin collection is arranged through the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Association (DDSWA). Transtor bin is scheduled to be collected twice weekly on Monday’s and Friday’s, the cardboard bin is collected bi-weekly. Village of Carbon utilizes the site for curbside waste collection and commercial waste collection. Waste is brought to the site on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s each week. Carbon is a member of the DDSWA. Through an agreement between Kneehill County and the Village of Carbon, Carbon residents are permitted to utilize the site on Saturdays. Site Hours: Saturday 9am – 5pm 10 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package ‘Linden’ Transfer Station Available Services: 2 transtor bins (household waste)3 Cardboard bins Electronics Recycling (E-Waste)2 Newsprint bins Paint Recycling Automobile battery Propane Bottles Tire Recycling Scrap Metal Recycling White Metal Recycling Barbed Wire Recycling Burn Pit The transtor bins, cardboard bins, newsprint bins, electronic recycling, and paint recycling collection is arranged through the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Association (DDSWA). Transtor bin is scheduled to be collected three times weekly on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s, the cardboard and newsprint bins are collected bi-weekly. Electronics and paint are collected on an as needed basis and DDSWA is contacted at that time. Scrap metal, white metal, barbed wire, propane bottles, tire recycling, automobile batteries are arranged through Kneehill County with the use of a 3rd party contractor. Collection is done on an as need basis. Burn pit is operated and maintained through Kneehill County personnel. Village of Linden utilizes the site for curbside waste collection and commercial waste collection. Waste is brought to the site on Wednesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s each week. The Village of Linden is a member of DDSWA. Through an agreement between Kneehill County, Village of Linden and the Village of Acme, Linden and Acme residents are permitted to utilize the site during regular operating hours Site Hours: Tuesday 10am – 6pm Thursday 10am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm 11 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package ‘Three Hills’ Transfer Station Available Services: 2 transtor bins (household waste)1 Plastics/tin Recycling Bin 3 cardboard recycling bins 1 Newsprint Recycling Bin 2 Paint recycling bins Twine collection site Pesticide jug collection site (ending December 31, 2023) Automobile battery recycling The transtor, cardboard, newsprint, and paint bin collection are arranged through the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Association (DDSWA). Transtor bins are scheduled to be collected three times weekly on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s. The cardboard and newsprint bins are collected bi-weekly. Paint bins are collected on an as needed basis. The Plastics/tin recycling bin is provided by Kneehill County through a 3rd party contractor. It is a single stream recycling option that accepts all plastics and tin in one bin. The 3rd party collects the recycling on an as needed basis, which as been usually monthly since the inception of the program in 2022. Twine and pesticide jugs are collected through a clean farms program. The collection is on an as needed basis. Also, if 3rd party contractor is in the area they will collect at that time as well. The pesticide jug collection program is in the midst of changing to a retailer collection program thus relieving the municipality of providing a collection site. Users of the pesticide jugs will be required to return these jugs to a retailer, our date for ceasing to accept these jugs is December 31, 2023 Kneehill County utilizes this site for hamlet curbside waste collection. Waste that is collected from the Hamlets is brought to the site on Thursday’s of each week. Site Hours: Tuesday 10am – 6pm Thursday 10am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm 12 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package ‘Torrington’ Transfer Station Available Services: 1 transtor bin (household waste)4 Cardboard bins Electronics Recycling (E-Waste)2 Newsprint bins Paint Recycling Automobile battery Propane Bottles Tire Recycling Scrap Metal Recycling White Metal Recycling Barbed Wire Recycling Burn Pit *** Class III Landfill The transtor bins cardboard bins, newsprint bins, electronic recycling, and paint recycling collection is arranged through the Drumheller and District Solid Waste Association (DDSWA). Transtor bin is scheduled to be collected three times weekly on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s, the cardboard and newsprint bins are collected bi-weekly. Electronics and paint are collected on an as needed basis and DDSWA is contacted at that time. Scrap metal, white metal, barbed wire, propane bottles, tire recycling, automobile batteries are arranged through Kneehill County with the use of a 3rd party contractor. Collection is done on an as need basis. Burn pit is operated and maintained through Kneehill County personnel The class III landfill is a small residential landfill provided to the residents for disposal of inert material only. In 2018 an evaluation was conducted on the remaining life of the landfill, at that time the study determined that there was a potential of 9.7 years remaining of life expectancy. The evaluation was based on estimation of volume received as no scale is present at the site, operations have been diligent in diverting waste from the landfill to the other options available at the site to prolong the life of this pit. The Class III landfill is currently on its last Provincially approved pit. Any new pit will require an application to the Province. Site Hours: Wednesday 10am – 6pm Saturday 10am – 6pm 13 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Acme and Trochu Transfer Stations Available Services: Transtor bins (household waste) Cardboard and Newsprint recycling Automobile battery recycling Paint Recycling Electronic Recycling (E-Waste) (Trochu) Used Oil Recycling (Acme) Scrap Metal (Trochu) White Metal (Trochu) Burn Pit (Trochu) These sites are owned an operated through their respective Municipalities and are members of the DDSWA. Through agreements between Kneehill County and the Town of Trochu and the Village of Acme, Kneehill County residents are permitted to utilize these sites during regular operating hours. It is suggested that County residents contact the respective municipalities for the most up to date information on site hours and availability of collection options. It should also be noted that Kneehill County residents are able to utilize the disposal and recycling options available at the DDSWA’s landfill located in the Town of Drumheller. Some fees will apply for certain services. 14 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Questions 15 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.1.1 Page 1 of 3 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Starland County/Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Prepared By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning & Development Presented By: Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning & Development RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1. That Council move second reading of Bylaw 1869, Starland County & Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan. 2. That Council move third reading of Bylaw 1869, Starland County & Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- MGA Sections 261.4, 631 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 two municipalities. This will ensure that certain identified areas are viewed with regional perspective. The legislation was later amended by allowing an exception to this requirement if both municipalities agree they do not require one. Included in this exception was the opportunity to revoke the agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other party. Where notice is given, the municipalities must comply within one year from the date of the notice. MGA Section 631(2). Originally Starland County and Kneehill County agreed to be exempt from the requirement to have an IDP. Upon further reflection and due to the potential increase for proposed development on marginal lands that many municipalities are facing, it was determined that a more regional approach to this plan area would be beneficial. Implementing a plan will ensure that identified areas will be viewed with a regional perspective. By adopting a plan that contains both guidelines for future uses as well as agreed dispute mechanisms, municipalities can reach agreement without negative impacts on either municipality. From the perspectives of both municipalities, enhanced management of the identified land within the IDP area will prove advantageous for the long-term interests of the municipalities and their residents. 16 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.1.1 Page 2 of 3 Version: 2022-02 DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: A proposed draft was created and circulated to administration from both municipalities, and a meeting was held on September 8th at Starland County. Following this meeting, additional revisions were made to the plan based on the feedback received. The revised plan was recirculated for any additional feedback. To date, no additional feedback has been received. A committee meeting with representatives from both municipalities was held on November 14, 2022, at the Kneehill County office. This gave an opportunity for those appointed to the Committee to have a chance to review the document and provide comments prior to releasing the document for public review. The draft notes the following principles: • Mutual respect and equity; • Cooperation, collaboration, communication, and trust; • To promote open communication between the municipalities, the public, and interested stakeholders, and provide meaningful involvement and consultation; • Respect for each other’s jurisdictional autonomy and integrity; • Coordinated, consistent and timely response; • Respect for the environment and natural capital; • Public engagement and consultation; • To utilize the IDP as a guide to collaboratively plan for lands within the IDP Area that will promote opportunities for residential, commercial, industrial and economic development while minimizing land use and environmental impacts. It was agreed that a coordinated approach with public hearings being held in December in both municipalities would streamline the adoption of the Plan. A public hearing was held on December 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Kneehill County. The IDP was adopted by Starland following their public hearing on December 14, 2022. Their Council did not have any issues with the draft as presented and public feedback was addressed during the hearing. Administration is recommending that the bylaw be adopted as presented. Once the bylaw is adopted by Kneehill County, and I receive the signed bylaws from both municipalities, the final document will be forwarded to Starland, and a copy will reside on our website. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial or staffing implications to the recommended motion. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Collaborative Decision (Active Participation- Share or Delegate Decision Making) Tools: Public Hearing Other: ATTACHMENTS: Proposed draft of the Starland County and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan including maps. 17 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.1.1 Page 3 of 3 Version: 2022-02 COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council move second reading of Bylaw 1869, Starland County & Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan. 2. That Council move third reading of Bylaw 1869, Starland County & Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan. 3. That Council postpone third reading to an alternate Council meeting. 4. That Council request additional information prior to third reading. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration will ensure that the appropriate documents are signed, and a final copy is provided to Starland County. APPROVAL(S): Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 18 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package STARLAND COUNTY AND KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Kneehill Bylaw 1869 Starland Bylaw Dr a f t 19 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 1 | P a g e Starland County Bylaw No. BYLAW No. OF STARLAND COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A BYLAW TO ADOPT THE STARLAND COUNTY / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN WHEREAS, Section 631(1) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta, provides that two or more Councils must, by each passing a Bylaw, adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan; AND WHEREAS, Council deems it desirable to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with KNEEHILL COUNTY; AND WHEREAS, Council recognizes that the lands contained within the Intermunicipal Development Plan will remain under the jurisdiction of each respective municipality, and that the Intermunicipal Development Plan provides a basis for cooperation and communication on matters of mutual interest; AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing was given pursuant to Section 606(2) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta; AND WHEREAS, a Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw was scheduled for and held on commencing at at the Starland County Office; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of Starland County duly assembled enacts as follows: THAT THE STARLAND COUNTY / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS ATTACHED AND FORMING PART OF THIS BYLAW BE ADOPTED. READ a first time in Council this day of READ a second time in Council this day of READ a third time in Council and finally passed this day of REEVE MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR Dr a f t 20 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Kneehill County Bylaw No. 1869 BYLAW No. 1869 OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A BYLAW TO ADOPT THE STARLAND COUNTY / 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 Starland County; AND WHEREAS, Council recognizes that the lands contained within the Intermunicipal Development Plan will remain under the jurisdiction of each respective municipality, and that the Intermunicipal Development Plan provides a basis for cooperation and communication on matters of mutual interest; AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing was given pursuant to Section 606(2) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta; AND WHEREAS, a Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw was scheduled for and held on December 13, 2022 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Kneehill County Office; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of Kneehill County duly assembled enacts as follows: THAT STARLAND COUNTY / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS ATTACHED AND FORMING PART OF THIS BYLAW BE ADOPTED. READ a first time in Council this 15th day of November. 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 21 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 3 | P a g e I. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THE PLAN The purpose of the Kneehill County and Starland County Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is to foster a collaborative planning approach for lands along the common border between the two counties (See attached maps). We recognize that Intermunicipal planning is an effort between two or more municipalities to make long term land use planning decisions. The Municipal Government Act (MGA) encourages municipalities that share a common boundary to develop an Intermunicipal Development Plan. These Plans will ensure that certain identified areas are viewed with a regional perspective by establishing a long-term strategy which balances the interests of both municipalities. Municipalities across the Province of Alberta are experiencing unprecedented growth. Local economies based on agriculture, oil and gas and business are thriving, attracting people to live and work in Alberta. Rural, and regional communities are encountering development pressures as well. Shared borders can present potential conflicts if land uses and/or activities are incompatible. When municipalities work in isolation, the land use occurring on one side of the boundary can significantly impact adjacent land uses on the other. Municipalities are mandated to work together to adopt IDPs to: • promote consultation, coordination, and cooperation regarding planning matters of joint interest within a defined planning area; • provide a framework for addressing land use concerns with regard to joint planning matters; • establish procedure for dealing with development proposals within a defined planning area; and • address any other matters relating to development considered necessary within a joint planning area. An IDP is a planning tool that can provide numerous benefits to participating municipalities, which may include, but are not limited to the following: • reinforcing and protecting both municipalities’ development philosophies and goals while mitigating the potential for future intermunicipal conflict; • municipal cost savings, as a result of infrastructure and service sharing, which also provides residents with a higher quality of life; and Dr a f t 22 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 4 | P a g e • ensuring development for both municipalities occur in an orderly, economic, efficient and harmonious manner that is sustainable by considering existing development conditions and future municipal goals. The Plan contains policy that is to be used as a framework for working cooperatively, communicating, and making decisions in each municipality. As such, the IDP must also provide for the following: • Conflict resolution procedures; • A process to amend or repeal the Plan; and • Documentation for administration of the Plan. These procedures will provide more clarity between the partnering municipalities to ensure the administrative functions required through the Plan are understood. Each municipality is ultimately responsible for making decisions within their own municipal jurisdiction. For the purposes of this process, both Starland County and Kneehill County agree to respect the following guiding principles: • Mutual respect and equity; • Cooperation, collaboration, communication, and trust; • To promote open communication between the municipalities, the public, and interested stakeholders, and provide meaningful involvement and consultation. • Respect for each other’s jurisdictional autonomy and integrity; • Coordinated, consistent and timely response; • Respect for the environment and natural capital; • Public engagement and consultation; • To utilize the IDP as a guide to collaboratively plan for lands within the IDP Area that will promote opportunities for residential, commercial, industrial and economic development while minimizing land use and environmental impacts. The meaning of words or terms used in this Plan shall be determined by reference in the following priority: to the Act, the subject Municipal Development Plan or Land Use Bylaw and for words or terms which are not defined in the above sources reference shall be made to the Oxford English Dictionary. Dr a f t 23 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 5 | P a g e II. MUNICIPAL PROFILES STARLAND COUNTY Starland County is a municipality that lies entirely in the transition zone between the Grassland and Parkland Natural Regions of Alberta. Its western border lies along the Red Deer River which encompasses some of the most pristine badlands ecosystems in Alberta. Starland County has a population of 1,821 which include four hamlets. The majority of the land within the defined plan area is zoned Agriculture General Land Use District. KNEEHILL COUNTY Kneehill County is located in south central Alberta, situated between Red Deer County to the north, Mountain View County to the west, and Starland County to the east. The majority of the land is zoned for agricultural uses, allowing the population of 4,992 to enjoy a rural way of life. Oil and gas is the second major industry in the region. 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. Dr a f t 24 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 6 | P a g e III. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDPs) are not mandatory for all municipalities to complete with their municipal neighbours. Specifically, the MGA states: 631(1) Two or more councils of municipalities that have common boundaries 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), and the order may contain any terms and conditions that the Minister considers necessary. 631(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, vi. any other matter related to the physical, social or economic development of the area that the councils consider necessary, and 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 (10) In creating an intermunicipal development plan, municipalities must negotiate in good faith. Dr a f t 25 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 7 | P a g e IV. PLAN AREA PLAN AREA CHARACTERISTICS The Plan Area consists of an area approximately 1.6 km (1 mile) on either side of the shared municipal border which is the Red Deer River. This Plan Area includes approximately 32 sections of land in each municipality or 16,575 hectares (40,960 acres) and is illustrated on the attached maps. Key characteristics of the Plan Area include the following: AGRICULTURE & SOIL • Agriculture is the primary land use of the area • There is a mix of agricultural operations including grazing and crops • The region contains a variety of soil characteristics from CLI level 1-7 NATURAL LANDSCAPE • There are many areas of natural habitat remaining due to proximity to the Red Deer River Valley. • There are numerous lands that have been designated to the crown within the Plan Area. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE • Highways 585, and 27 East are east/west, bridge connections between Starland County and Kneehill County. • Blerriot Ferry is the connection on Highway 838 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT • There is minimal residential development within the Plan Area, primarily farmsteads and acreages. ENERGY • There are numerous well sites and pipelines within the Plan Area (see attached map) Dr a f t 26 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 8 | P a g e LAND USE DESIGNATIONS The existing land use designations are determined by each county’s land use bylaw and are predominantly Agriculture General Land Use District (A) in Starland County and Agriculture District (A) in Kneehill County. V. INTERMUNICIPAL LAND USE POLICIES The land use policies contained in this Plan are intended to provide direction to Starland County and Kneehill County administration, subdivision and development authorities and Councils to encourage and manage the future development of lands contained within the Plan Area. GENERAL LAND USE POLICIES INTENT The general land use policies address matters that apply to the entire Plan Area and are intended to provide an overall guiding direction for the IDP. POLICIES 1. The primary land use in the Plan Area is agriculture and grazing and non-agricultural uses should be aligned with each municipality’s municipal development plan and are encouraged to be located in close proximity to a provincial highway. 2. The municipalities, as per this Plan, shall strive to engage in effective dialogue when considering land use in the Plan Area while still maintaining complete jurisdiction on lands within their own boundaries. 3. The municipalities may collaborate and investigate methods of giving support to projects that may mutually benefit or enhance the quality of life of residents from both municipalities. This could be in the form of in-kind donations, materials, municipal letters of support, unified government lobbying, application for grants, or other more permanent arrangements upon mutual agreement. 4. Both municipalities agree to jointly discuss ways to cooperate with provincial and federal agencies and utility providers to help facilitate the efficient delivery of infrastructure and services that are of a mutual benefit. 5. Where an intermunicipal referral is required by legislation and the policies contained in this Plan, both municipalities agree to share Dr a f t 27 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 9 | P a g e the mailing address and property ownership information for circulation purposes with the adjacent municipality, and where applicable, the municipality’s processing agency. 6. All redesignation, subdivision and discretionary use development applications for lands within the Plan Area shall be referred to the other municipality for comment prior to a decision being rendered. AGRICULTURE INTENT Agriculture and grazing will continue to be the primary land use in the Plan Area, and non-agricultural uses should be considered only in such areas where they will not negatively impact agriculture and grazing. POLICIES 1. Agriculture and grazing shall be the primary use in the Plan Area. 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. 3. If disputes or complaints in either municipality should arise between ratepayers and agricultural operators, the municipality receiving the complaint shall strive to direct the affected parties to the appropriate agency, government department or municipality for consultation or resolution wherever necessary. RESOURCE EXTRACTION & RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT INTENT Resource extraction is recognized as important to the local economy and to the maintenance of transportation routes and other infrastructure. However, impacts from resource extraction operations may affect nearby lands and must be addressed through proper siting and operation practices. Dr a f t 28 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 10 | P a g e POLICIES 1. Applications for a new or expanded aggregate extraction operation within the Plan Area shall be referred to the adjacent municipality. 2. Applications for a new or expanded aggregate extraction operation that proposes the use of roadways within the jurisdiction of the adjacent municipality shall be referred to the adjacent municipality. Either municipality may require an agreement regarding the construction, repair, and maintenance of any municipal roads which may be impacted by natural resource extraction development, when the development requires access to come from the other municipality’s road. 3. Applications for new or expanded renewable energy development within the Plan Area shall be referred to the adjacent municipality for information. The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) is the approving authority for renewable energy, however there is an opportunity for a municipality to contemplate issues not previously considered by the AUC as long as any municipal approval is consistent with the approval issued by the AUC. 4. Applications for new or expanded telecommunications towers within the Plan Area shall be referred to the adjacent municipality. These applications are Federal jurisdiction under the Radiocommunication Act. The accompanying regulations do require applicants to contact the local land-use authority to determine local requirements regarding antenna systems. Proponents must follow the land- use consultation process for the siting of an antenna system. 5. Applicants shall be encouraged to co-locate telecommunications facilities on existing towers where feasible. ENVIRONMENTAL & OPEN SPACE POLICIES INTENT Environmental features do not follow pre-defined municipal boundaries and impacts to natural areas within one municipality can have an effect on the other side of the border. This section aims to ensure that natural areas are respected and allows for opportunities to enhance these features where appropriate. The Red Deer River valley (bed and shore) is owned by the crown. Any development done in the plan area must take into account these crown lands which have environmental significance. POLICIES 1. Applications affecting wetlands and/or riparian areas located within the Plan Area shall be circulated to the adjacent municipality. Dr a f t 29 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 11 | P a g e 2. Applications affecting wetlands and/or riparian areas located within the Plan Area should be assessed in accordance with the environmental policies of the relevant plans for the municipality in which it was received 3. The municipalities will recognize the value of the natural environment and encourage the preservation of environmentally significant areas within the Plan Area. 4. Development on slopes and river valleys within natural areas is generally discouraged. However, where development is proposed on these natural features, it will proceed only in accordance with the respective municipality’s statutory plans, applicable bylaws, and other municipal policies and regulations. 5. 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. HISTORICAL RESOURCES DESIGNATION Almost all of the land contained within the Plan Area falls under an Historical Resource Designation. Ministry of Culture is responsible for the examination, preservation and protection of Alberta’s historic resources on behalf of the people of Alberta as mandated by the Historical Resources Act. The Listing identifies lands that contain, or have high potential to contain, historic resources such as archaeological, paleontological, historic or aboriginal traditional use sites. Each land parcel in the Listing has been assigned an Historic Resource Value (HRV) ranging from 1 to 5. Developments within these lands may require an Historic Resources Impact Assessment (HRIA) prior to development. These assessments must be completed by a qualified heritage consultant, at the developer’s expense. These assessments must be submitted to the department of Alberta Culture and Status of Women for approval. TRANSPORTATION INTENT It is important that each municipality take into consideration the impact of development on municipal roads located within the Plan Area that may impact the area’s transportation infrastructure. POLICIES 1. 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 may request to obtain any associated traffic studies and must give its comments in writing within the notification period. If comments are not received within the notification period, it will be determined the municipality has no comments. 2. Each municipality shall be notified of any road closure or development of an undeveloped road that will result in access being increased, decreased or removed for a road under it control or management. The affected municipality may request to obtain any associated traffic studies and Dr a f t 30 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 12 | P a g e must give its comments in writing within the notification period. If comments are not received within the notification period, it will be determined the municipality has no comments. 3. Either municipality may require a developer to enter into a road use 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. 4. The road network shall be maintained by the municipality having jurisdiction, unless a separate agreement specifies joint maintenance, maintenance swap, or any other terms acceptable to both municipalities. 5. When required by Alberta Transportation, developers shall conduct traffic studies with respect to the impact and access onto provincial highways. Any upgrading identified by a traffic study conducted by a developer with respect to a highway shall be implemented by the developer at its sole cost and to the satisfaction of Alberta Transportation. VI. PLAN ADMINISTRATION & IMPLEMENTATION The administration and implementation of this Plan is intended to be an ongoing process to ensure it is maintained and remains applicable. This will assist Starland County and Kneehill County administrations, subdivision and development authorities and Councils with the initial and ongoing execution of this Plan over its lifespan. Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee INTENT 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. POLICIES 1. For the purposes of administering monitoring of the IDP, Starland County and Kneehill County will establish the Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee (the Committee) comprised of an even number of members of Council from both municipalities. Each municipality may appoint an alternate Committee member in the event a regular member cannot attend a scheduled meeting. Alternate Committee members shall have standing. 2. The IDP will be formally reviewed by this Committee once every four years, beginning in 2022 in order to confirm or recommend amendments of any particular policy contained herein. The committee will prepare recommendations for consideration by the Municipal Councils. Members of the Committee shall be appointed by their respective Councils at their Organizational Meeting. If a Council wished to appoint a new member to the Committee (including the alternate), they Dr a f t 31 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 13 | P a g e 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. 3. Meetings of the Committee shall be held on an “as needed basis”, or at the request of either municipality. Committee meetings should be held as soon as possible if any conflict arises, or if any matter is brought before it. 4. 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. 5. Both Councils agree the Committee is not a decision-making body and that the Committee shall issue a written response in the form of comments and/or recommendations to the appropriate decision-making body. 6. Matters pertaining to service agreements shall be assessed in accordance with the requirements of the current Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework adopted by Starland County and Kneehill County. FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE INTENT Both municipalities agree that the main functions of the Committee are the following: 1. Create a forum for dialogue on issues of common interest and concern; 2. Address concerns regarding the policies of the Plan; 3. Address proposed amendments to the Plan; 4. Engage in resolving any conflicts or disputes which arise from this Plan – both municipalities will equally share costs associated with using outside assistance to resolve a dispute; and 5. Address any other land use issues deemed appropriate, but which are not explicitly identified in the Plan. ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, & REPEAL PROCESS INTENT This section acknowledges the adoption of the plan and provides requirements for ongoing monitoring. Additionally, the policies recognize that periodic amendments may be required. Dr a f t 32 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 14 | P a g e POLICIES 1. The policies of this plan apply to the lands located within the Plan Area. 2. This plan comes into effect following adoption by the respective Councils of Starland County and Kneehill County. 3. The municipalities agree to comply with the adopted regional plan strategies 4. Amendments to the IDP shall receive direction from both Councils prior to proceeding and shall be jointly prepared by both Administrations. 5. Amendments to the plan shall not come into force until they are adopted by the Councils of both municipalities, in accordance with the requirements of the MGA. 6. A Bylaw to repeal this IDP may be considered by both Councils if: a. The repealing Bylaw considers a new IDP, or b. If the repealing Bylaw complies with Provincial legislation. DISPUTE RESOLUTION INTENT This plan is designed to facilitate communication and cooperation among the municipalities. The policies are general in nature, ensuring that both Starland County and Kneehill County maintain jurisdiction over the decisions made within their borders. It is acknowledged that these decisions can have an impact beyond their borders. It is anticipated that by following the process below, any disputes or conflicts that may arise can first be avoided, and where necessary, settled at the local level. Only in those circumstances where a resolution cannot be achieved locally would the dispute be referred to outside parties. POLICIES Both Starland County and Kneehill County agree that disputes relating to the IDP shall be restricted to the following: a. Lack of agreement on proposed amendments to the plan b. Lack of agreement on any proposed statutory plan, land use bylaw or amendment to either, located within or affecting the Intermunicipal Development Plan Area c. Lack of agreement on an interpretation of this plan 1. It is important to avoid dispute by ensuring the Plan is adhered to as adopted, including full circulation of any discretionary use permit, or subdivision application that may affect the municipality as required in the Plan and prompt enforcement of the Plan policies. 2. Prior to the meeting of the Committee, each municipality through its administration, will ensure the facts of the issue have been investigated and clarified, and information is made available to both parties. Staff meetings are encouraged to discuss possible solutions. Dr a f t 33 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 15 | P a g e 3. The Committee should discuss the issue with the intent to seek a recommended solution by consensus. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS While both municipalities are committed to a positive relationship, this plan recognizes that disputes may arise. In the case of a dispute, the following process will be followed to arrive at a solution. POLICIES 1. The formal dispute resolution process may only be initiated by either County Councils. 2. Should either municipality identify a potential concern related to an application referral provided through the policies of this plan, written notification shall be provided at the administrative level. 3. The municipalities should provide additional clarification, technical documents, or other information as required in order to satisfy the concerns of the adjacent municipality. Meetings or further discussion may be required. 4. Should the matter fail to be resolved, each municipality should escalate the matter to their respective senior leadership for further guidance. 5. Should the matter fail to be resolved administratively, the dispute will be referred to the Committee. 6. The Committee will convene to consider and attempt to resolve the dispute by consensus. In the event a resolution in not achieved by the 30th day following the first meeting of the Committee, either municipality may refer the dispute to mediation. 7. The services of a mutually agreed upon Mediator will be retained, with the mediator to present a written recommendation to both Councils. The costs of mediation shall be shared equally between both municipalities. 8. Should a dispute involve an application subject to Section 690(1) of the MGA, the municipalities may submit an appeal to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal within 30 days of adoption in order to maintain the right to appeal. 9. Notwithstanding (above); the appeal may be withdrawn prior to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal hearing should an agreement be reached to the satisfaction of the municipalities. 10. Identification of a dispute and the desire to go through the dispute resolution process may occur at any time regarding a dispute matter and may only occur within 30 calendar days of a decision made pursuant to the above noted areas that may be disputed. Dr a f t 34 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 16 | P a g e VII. DEFINITIONS Adjacent Land(s) – Land that abuts or is contiguous to the parcel of land that is being described and includes land that would be contiguous if not for a highway, road, lane, walkway, watercourse, utility lot, pipeline right-of-way, power line, railway or similar feature and any other land identified in the land use bylaw as adjacent for the purpose of notifications under the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statues of Alberta 2000, M-26 with amendments. Agricultural Areas – means lands within the Plan Area that are not located within the boundaries of a statutory plan (such as an area structure plan, conceptual scheme, or master site development plan). Agricultural Operation: If not defined in the municipality’s Land Use Bylaw, it is an agricultural activity conducted on agricultural land for gain or reward or in the hope of expectation of gain or reward, and can include, but is not limited to: a) the cultivation of land; b) the raising of livestock, including game-production animals within the meaning of the “Livestock Industry Diversification Act” and poultry; c) the raising of fur-bearing animals, pheasants or fish; d) the production of agricultural field crops; e) the production of fruit, vegetables, sod, trees, shrubs and other specialty horticultural crops; f) the production of eggs and milk; g) the production of honey (apiaries); h) the operation of agricultural machinery and equipment, including irrigation pumps on site; i) the application of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides, including application by ground and aerial spraying, for agricultural purposes; j) the collection, transportation, storage, application, use transfer and disposal of manure; k) the abandonment and reclamation of confined feeding operations and manure storage facilities. l) does not include cannabis cultivation production for either medical or recreational use. Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA): The Alberta Land Stewardship Act Statues of Alberta, 2009 Chapter A-26.8, as amended. Area Structure Plan (ASP): A statutory plan in accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) for the purpose of providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of an area of land in a municipality. The Plan typically provides a design that integrates land uses with the requirements for suitable parcel densities, transportation patterns (roads), stormwater drainage, fire protection and other utilities across the entire Plan Area. Confined Feeding Operation: means fenced or enclosed land or buildings where livestock are confined for the purpose of growing, sustaining, finishing or breeding by means other than grazing and any other Dr a f t 35 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 17 | P a g e building or structure directly related to that purpose but does not include residences, livestock 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. Council(s): The Council of Kneehill County and the Council of the Starland County 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. Environmental Reserve: Regulated through the Municipal Government Act (MGA), it is the transference of land from the landowner to the municipality through the subdivision process. The lands can consist of water bodies, steep slopes, gullies, or drainage courses, and would be required to remain in its natural state. Environmental Reserve Easement: Similar to an Environmental Reserve, the ERE however allows the title to remain under the landowner, instead of with the Municipality. Similar restrictions apply with an easement, such that the land would be left in its natural state. Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA): Meaning as defined in each subject Land Use Bylaw. Extensive Agriculture: The general raising of crops and grazing of livestock in a non-intensive nature. Intermunicipal Border: The shared border between Starland County and Kneehill County. Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP): A statutory document, adopted by bylaw in accordance with section 631 of the Municipal Government Act, which is used by municipalities as a long-range planning tool. Dr a f t 36 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 18 | P a g e Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee (the Committee): The members assigned by each respective Council for the purposes of administering and monitoring the Intermunicipal Development Plan. May: Is an operative word that means that there is a choice, with no particular direction or guidance intended. Municipalities (the Municipalities): The municipalities of Starland County and Kneehill County. Municipal Government Act (MGA): The Municipal Government Act Revised Statues of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended. Municipal Development Plan (MDP): A statutory plan, adopted by bylaw in accordance with section 632 of the Municipal Government Act and used by municipalities as a long-range planning tool. Outline Plan: means a detailed Land Use plan for an area of land that is typically smaller than the land covered by an Area Structure Plan and which conforms to all Statutory Plans. An Outline Plan is otherwise equivalent to a “Conceptual Scheme” as described in the Act. Permitted Use: The use of land or a building in a land use district for which a Development Authority shall issue a development permit with or without conditions providing all other provisions of the Bylaw are conformed with. Plan: The Starland County and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan. Plan Area: The lands defined in this document to which the policies of this document pertain. Ratepayer: A landowner within the municipality who pays taxes to the respective municipality and is considered a stakeholder in public matters relating to the municipality. Renewable Resource/Energy: means a Development whose Principal Use is the generation of energy for commercial or residential use, from wind, solar, geothermal or other sources that do not depend on finite, non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels. Shall: In an operative word that means the action is mandatory. Should: In an operative word that means that in order to achieve the Plan’s objectives, it is strongly advised that the action be taken. Soil Classification: The classification of soils in accordance with the Canadian Land Inventory on the basis of soil survey information, and are based on intensity, rather than kind, of their limitations for agriculture. Stakeholder: A person with an interest or concern in matters pertaining to this Plan. Dr a f t 37 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 19 | P a g e 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 Starland County means the Starland County Subdivision and Development Authority, and within the boundary of Kneehill County means the Kneehill County Subdivision and Development Authority. Dr a f t 38 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Re d D eer R ive r G h o s t p i n e C r e e k Thre ehills C ree k Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Braco nni er Re servoi r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r HW Y 5 6 HWY27 HWY585 HWY9 HWY575 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 9 HW Y 8 3 7 HWY583 HWY576 HW Y 8 3 8 HW Y 8 4 9 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 6 Rural Muncipality IDP Area Crown Land Legend 0 2 4 6 8 101 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Crown Land Scale 1:250,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County,Starland County, ABMI Kneehill County Starland County Stettler County Drumheller Trochu Three Hills HW Y 2 1 Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. This does not Include titles within Starland County that are Classifed as Crown. The bed and shore in many Cases is classifed as Crown and switches to Titled land at the High Water Mark Dr a f t 39 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 9-33-21-4 9-33-22-4 4-34-22-4 3-34-22-45-34-22-4 1-34-22-4 7-33-21-4 2-34-22-4 8-34-22-4 8-34-21-4 8-33-22-4 5-34-21-4 4-34-21-46-34-21-4 8-33-21-4 9-34-22-4 7-34-21-4 9-34-21-4 11-34-22-4 11-33-22-4 16-33-21-4 20-34-21-4 33-33-22-4 21-34-21-4 32-33-22-4 14-33-22-4 35-33-22-4 21-33-21-4 18-33-21-4 23-33-22-4 13-33-22-4 21-33-22-4 16-33-22-4 34-33-22-4 26-33-22-4 29-33-21-4 20-33-22-4 19-33-21-4 36-33-22-4 17-33-21-4 13-34-22-4 30-33-21-4 19-34-21-4 20-33-21-4 12-34-22-4 28-33-21-4 25-34-22-4 10-33-22-4 28-33-22-4 17-33-22-4 17-34-22-4 31-33-21-4 29-34-22-4 24-34-22-4 15-34-22-4 20-34-22-4 17-34-21-4 23-34-22-4 30-34-21-4 27-34-22-4 25-33-22-4 26-34-22-4 10-34-22-4 14-34-22-4 22-34-22-4 24-33-22-4 29-33-22-4 32-33-21-4 16-34-21-4 33-33-21-4 28-34-22-4 16-34-22-4 21-34-22-4 15-33-22-4 18-34-21-4 22-33-22-4 12-33-22-4 27-33-22-4 29-34-21-4 28-34-21-4 Red Deer River R e d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Tolman Bridge Campground Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park HWY585 HW Y 8 3 6 IDP Area Rural Muncipality Crown Land 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Crown LandMap 4 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. This does not Include titles within Starland County that are Classifed as Crown. The bed and shore in many Cases is classifed as Crown and switches to Titled land at the High Water Mark Dr a f t 40 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 9-33-21-4 9-32-21-48-32-21-4 2-32-21-4 7-32-21-4 6-32-21-4 9-32-22-4 2-32-22-4 9-33-22-4 2-33-22-4 1-32-22-4 4-33-21-4 4-33-22-4 7-33-21-4 3-32-22-4 3-33-22-4 4-32-22-4 3-32-21-4 6-33-21-4 5-32-21-4 1-33-22-4 8-33-21-4 2-33-21-43-33-21-45-33-21-4 4-32-21-4 32-31-21-4 33-31-21-4 11-32-21-4 11-32-22-4 11-33-22-4 16-33-21-4 34-31-21-4 31-31-21-4 35-31-21-4 11-33-21-4 20-32-21-4 14-33-22-4 21-32-21-4 34-31-22-433-31-22-4 14-32-22-4 35-31-22-4 19-32-21-4 36-31-22-4 18-33-21-4 15-32-22-4 13-33-22-4 10-32-22-4 27-32-22-4 16-33-22-4 28-32-21-4 26-32-21-4 23-32-21-4 33-32-22-4 22-32-22-4 14-32-21-4 27-32-21-4 24-32-22-4 21-32-22-4 33-32-21-4 29-32-21-4 16-32-21-4 17-33-21-4 12-32-22-4 35-32-21-4 22-32-21-4 16-32-22-4 26-32-22-4 34-32-21-4 23-32-22-4 31-32-21-4 28-32-22-4 10-33-22-4 10-32-21-4 15-32-21-4 32-32-21-4 35-32-22-4 36-32-22-4 30-32-21-4 15-33-21-4 34-32-22-4 15-33-22-4 14-33-21-4 12-33-22-4 10-33-21-4 13-32-22-4 25-32-22-4 17-32-21-418-32-21-4 R e d D e e r R i v e r R e d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r HW Y 8 3 6 HWY583 HW Y 5 8 5 IDP Area Rural Muncipality Crown Land 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Crown LandMap 3 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. This does not Include titles within Starland County that are Classifed as Crown. The bed and shore in many Cases is classifed as Crown and switches to Titled land at the High Water Mark Dr a f t 41 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 1-31-22-4 3-31-21-4 2-31-21-4 6-31-21-4 6-31-20-4 7-31-20-4 5-31-20-4 5-31-21-4 8-31-21-4 1-32-21-4 9-31-21-4 2-32-21-4 6-32-21-4 4-31-21-4 7-31-21-4 1-31-21-4 6-32-20-4 8-31-20-4 1-32-22-4 3-32-21-45-32-21-4 4-32-21-4 32-31-21-4 11-31-21-4 33-31-21-4 34-31-21-4 31-31-21-4 35-31-21-4 36-31-21-4 36-30-22-4 18-31-20-4 19-31-20-4 31-30-21-435-30-22-4 26-31-21-4 20-31-21-4 33-30-21-4 10-31-21-4 17-31-21-4 29-31-21-4 30-31-20-4 29-31-20-4 15-31-21-4 14-31-21-4 13-31-21-4 12-31-21-4 23-31-21-422-31-21-4 31-31-20-4 13-31-22-4 24-31-22-4 25-31-22-4 20-30-21-4 24-31-21-4 12-31-22-4 27-31-21-4 25-31-21-4 20-31-20-4 29-30-21-4 36-31-22-4 18-31-21-4 17-31-20-4 19-30-21-4 32-30-21-4 30-30-21-4 16-31-21-4 19-31-21-4 23-30-21-4 21-31-21-4 34-30-21-4 26-30-21-4 24-30-21-422-30-21-4 27-30-21-4 35-30-21-4 25-30-21-4 30-31-21-4 28-30-21-4 23-30-22-4 36-30-21-4 30-30-20-4 31-30-20-4 26-30-22-4 28-31-21-4 21-30-21-4 24-30-22-4 25-30-22-4 19-30-20-4 Red D e e r R i v e r Starland Recreation Area HWY27 HW Y 8 3 7 HW Y 8 3 9 HWY583 IDP Area Rural Muncipality Crown Land 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Crown LandMap 2 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. This does not Include titles within Starland County that are Classifed as Crown. The bed and shore in many Cases is classifed as Crown and switches to Titled land at the High Water Mark Dr a f t 42 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 5-30-21-46-30-21-4 8-29-21-4 2-30-21-4 8-30-21-4 3-30-21-44-30-21-4 8-30-20-4 5-30-20-41-30-21-4 7-30-21-4 9-29-21-47-29-21-4 9-30-21-4 7-29-20-4 7-30-20-4 8-29-20-4 6-30-20-4 11-30-21-4 11-29-21-4 15-29-21-4 20-29-21-4 29-29-21-4 17-29-21-4 17-30-21-4 20-30-21-4 22-29-21-4 29-30-21-4 32-29-21-4 10-30-21-4 28-29-21-4 19-30-21-4 23-29-21-4 17-30-20-4 12-29-21-4 35-29-21-4 26-29-21-4 24-29-21-4 30-30-21-4 27-29-21-4 33-29-21-4 25-29-21-4 18-30-21-4 23-30-21-4 14-29-21-4 17-29-20-4 34-29-21-4 14-30-21-4 29-29-20-4 36-29-21-4 10-29-21-4 15-30-21-4 20-30-20-4 26-30-21-4 13-30-21-4 24-30-21-4 21-29-21-4 12-30-21-4 22-30-21-4 32-29-20-4 27-30-21-4 25-30-21-4 29-30-20-4 28-30-21-4 30-30-20-4 19-29-20-4 21-30-21-4 30-29-21-4 19-29-21-4 18-29-21-4 16-30-21-4 16-29-21-4 30-29-20-4 13-29-21-4 31-29-21-4 31-29-20-4 20-29-20-4 19-30-20-4 18-30-20-4 18-29-20-4 Threehills Creek R e d D e e r R i v e r Red Deer Riv e r R e d D e e r R i v e r R e d D e e r R i v e r Town of Drumheller Orkney Viewpoint Horsethief Canyon Bleriot Ferry Port HWY837 HWY575 HW Y 8 3 8 HWY 8 3 8 IDP Area Rural Muncipality Crown Land 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Crown LandMap 1 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. This does not Include titles within Starland County that are Classifed as Crown. The bed and shore in many Cases is classifed as Crown and switches to Titled land at the High Water Mark Dr a f t 43 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Re d D eer R ive r G h o s t p i n e C r e e k Thre ehills C ree k Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Braco nni er Re servoi r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r HW Y 5 6 HWY27 HWY585 HWY9 HWY575 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 9 HW Y 8 3 7 HWY583 HWY576 HW Y 8 3 8 HW Y 8 4 9 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 6 Rural Muncipality IDP Area 0 2 4 6 8 101 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County,Starland County 1 - Very High 2 - High 3 - Moderate 4 - Low Provincial ESA 2014 Kneehill County Starland County Stettler County Drumheller Trochu Three Hills HW Y 2 1 Scale 1:250,000 Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Legend Environmentally Significant AreasEnvironmentally Significant Areas Dr a f t 44 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 9-33-21-4 9-33-22-4 4-34-22-4 3-34-22-45-34-22-4 1-34-22-4 7-33-21-4 2-34-22-4 8-34-22-4 8-34-21-4 8-33-22-4 5-34-21-4 4-34-21-46-34-21-4 8-33-21-4 9-34-22-4 7-34-21-4 9-34-21-4 11-34-22-4 11-33-22-4 16-33-21-4 20-34-21-4 33-33-22-4 21-34-21-4 32-33-22-4 14-33-22-4 35-33-22-4 21-33-21-4 18-33-21-4 23-33-22-4 13-33-22-4 21-33-22-4 16-33-22-4 34-33-22-4 26-33-22-4 29-33-21-4 20-33-22-4 19-33-21-4 36-33-22-4 17-33-21-4 13-34-22-4 30-33-21-4 19-34-21-4 20-33-21-4 12-34-22-4 28-33-21-4 25-34-22-4 10-33-22-4 28-33-22-4 17-33-22-4 17-34-22-4 31-33-21-4 29-34-22-4 24-34-22-4 15-34-22-4 20-34-22-4 17-34-21-4 23-34-22-4 30-34-21-4 27-34-22-4 25-33-22-4 26-34-22-4 10-34-22-4 14-34-22-4 22-34-22-4 24-33-22-4 29-33-22-4 32-33-21-4 16-34-21-4 33-33-21-4 28-34-22-4 16-34-22-4 21-34-22-4 15-33-22-4 18-34-21-4 22-33-22-4 12-33-22-4 27-33-22-4 29-34-21-4 28-34-21-4 Red Deer River R e d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Tolman Bridge Campground Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park HWY585 HW Y 8 3 6 IDP Area Rural Muncipality 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 - Very High 2 - High 3 - Moderate 4 - Low Provincial ESA 2014 Environmentally Significant Areas Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Environmentally Significant AreasMap 4 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 45 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 9-33-21-4 9-32-21-48-32-21-4 2-32-21-4 7-32-21-4 6-32-21-4 9-32-22-4 2-32-22-4 9-33-22-4 2-33-22-4 1-32-22-4 4-33-21-4 4-33-22-4 7-33-21-4 3-32-22-4 3-33-22-4 4-32-22-4 3-32-21-4 6-33-21-4 5-32-21-4 1-33-22-4 8-33-21-4 2-33-21-43-33-21-45-33-21-4 4-32-21-4 32-31-21-4 33-31-21-4 11-32-21-4 11-32-22-4 11-33-22-4 16-33-21-4 34-31-21-4 31-31-21-4 35-31-21-4 11-33-21-4 20-32-21-4 14-33-22-4 21-32-21-4 34-31-22-433-31-22-4 14-32-22-4 35-31-22-4 19-32-21-4 36-31-22-4 18-33-21-4 15-32-22-4 13-33-22-4 10-32-22-4 27-32-22-4 16-33-22-4 28-32-21-4 26-32-21-4 23-32-21-4 33-32-22-4 22-32-22-4 14-32-21-4 27-32-21-4 24-32-22-4 21-32-22-4 33-32-21-4 29-32-21-4 16-32-21-4 17-33-21-4 12-32-22-4 35-32-21-4 22-32-21-4 16-32-22-4 26-32-22-4 34-32-21-4 23-32-22-4 31-32-21-4 28-32-22-4 10-33-22-4 10-32-21-4 15-32-21-4 32-32-21-4 35-32-22-4 36-32-22-4 30-32-21-4 15-33-21-4 34-32-22-4 15-33-22-4 14-33-21-4 12-33-22-4 10-33-21-4 13-32-22-4 25-32-22-4 17-32-21-418-32-21-4 R e d D e e r R i v e r R e d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r HW Y 8 3 6 HWY583 HW Y 5 8 5 IDP Area Rural Muncipality 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 - Very High 2 - High 3 - Moderate 4 - Low Provincial ESA 2014 Environmentally Significant Areas Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Environmentally Significant AreasMap 3 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 46 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 1-31-22-4 3-31-21-4 2-31-21-4 6-31-21-4 6-31-20-4 7-31-20-4 5-31-20-4 5-31-21-4 8-31-21-4 1-32-21-4 9-31-21-4 2-32-21-4 6-32-21-4 4-31-21-4 7-31-21-4 1-31-21-4 6-32-20-4 8-31-20-4 1-32-22-4 3-32-21-45-32-21-4 4-32-21-4 32-31-21-4 11-31-21-4 33-31-21-4 34-31-21-4 31-31-21-4 35-31-21-4 36-31-21-4 36-30-22-4 18-31-20-4 19-31-20-4 31-30-21-435-30-22-4 26-31-21-4 20-31-21-4 33-30-21-4 10-31-21-4 17-31-21-4 29-31-21-4 30-31-20-4 29-31-20-4 15-31-21-4 14-31-21-4 13-31-21-4 12-31-21-4 23-31-21-422-31-21-4 31-31-20-4 13-31-22-4 24-31-22-4 25-31-22-4 20-30-21-4 24-31-21-4 12-31-22-4 27-31-21-4 25-31-21-4 20-31-20-4 29-30-21-4 36-31-22-4 18-31-21-4 17-31-20-4 19-30-21-4 32-30-21-4 30-30-21-4 16-31-21-4 19-31-21-4 23-30-21-4 21-31-21-4 34-30-21-4 26-30-21-4 24-30-21-422-30-21-4 27-30-21-4 35-30-21-4 25-30-21-4 30-31-21-4 28-30-21-4 23-30-22-4 36-30-21-4 30-30-20-4 31-30-20-4 26-30-22-4 28-31-21-4 21-30-21-4 24-30-22-4 25-30-22-4 19-30-20-4 Red D e e r R i v e r Starland Recreation Area HWY27 HW Y 8 3 7 HW Y 8 3 9 HWY583 IDP Area Rural Muncipality 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 - Very High 2 - High 3 - Moderate 4 - Low Provincial ESA 2014 Environmentally Significant Areas Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Environmentally Significant AreasMap 2 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 47 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 5-30-21-46-30-21-4 8-29-21-4 2-30-21-4 8-30-21-4 3-30-21-44-30-21-4 8-30-20-4 5-30-20-41-30-21-4 7-30-21-4 9-29-21-47-29-21-4 9-30-21-4 7-29-20-4 7-30-20-4 8-29-20-4 6-30-20-4 11-30-21-4 11-29-21-4 15-29-21-4 20-29-21-4 29-29-21-4 17-29-21-4 17-30-21-4 20-30-21-4 22-29-21-4 29-30-21-4 32-29-21-4 10-30-21-4 28-29-21-4 19-30-21-4 23-29-21-4 17-30-20-4 12-29-21-4 35-29-21-4 26-29-21-4 24-29-21-4 30-30-21-4 27-29-21-4 33-29-21-4 25-29-21-4 18-30-21-4 23-30-21-4 14-29-21-4 17-29-20-4 34-29-21-4 14-30-21-4 29-29-20-4 36-29-21-4 10-29-21-4 15-30-21-4 20-30-20-4 26-30-21-4 13-30-21-4 24-30-21-4 21-29-21-4 12-30-21-4 22-30-21-4 32-29-20-4 27-30-21-4 25-30-21-4 29-30-20-4 28-30-21-4 30-30-20-4 19-29-20-4 21-30-21-4 30-29-21-4 19-29-21-4 18-29-21-4 16-30-21-4 16-29-21-4 30-29-20-4 13-29-21-4 31-29-21-4 31-29-20-4 20-29-20-4 19-30-20-4 18-30-20-4 18-29-20-4 Threehills Creek R e d D e e r R i v e r Red Deer Riv e r R e d D e e r R i v e r R e d D e e r R i v e r Town of Drumheller Orkney Viewpoint Horsethief Canyon Bleriot Ferry Port HWY837 HWY575 HW Y 8 3 8 HWY 8 3 8 IDP Area Rural Muncipality 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 - Very High 2 - High 3 - Moderate 4 - Low Provincial ESA 2014 Environmentally Significant Areas Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Environmentally Significant AreasMap 1 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 48 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Re d D eer R iver G h o s t p i n e C r e e k Thre ehills C ree k Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Braco nni er Re servoi r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r HW Y 5 6 HWY27 HWY585 HWY9 HWY575 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 9 HW Y 8 3 7 HWY583 HWY576 HW Y 8 3 8 HW Y 8 4 9 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 6 Rural Muncipality IDP Area Open water Marsh Swamp Legend Historic Resource Value 0 2 4 6 8 101 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan HIstorical and Environmental Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County,Starland County 1 3 4 5 Kneehill County Starland County Stettler County Drumheller Trochu Three Hills HW Y 2 1 Scale 1:250,000 Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 49 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 9-33-21-4 9-33-22-4 4-34-22-4 3-34-22-45-34-22-4 1-34-22-4 7-33-21-4 2-34-22-4 8-34-22-4 8-34-21-4 8-33-22-4 5-34-21-4 4-34-21-46-34-21-4 8-33-21-4 9-34-22-4 7-34-21-4 9-34-21-4 11-34-22-4 11-33-22-4 16-33-21-4 20-34-21-4 33-33-22-4 21-34-21-4 32-33-22-4 14-33-22-4 35-33-22-4 21-33-21-4 18-33-21-4 23-33-22-4 13-33-22-4 21-33-22-4 16-33-22-4 34-33-22-4 26-33-22-4 29-33-21-4 20-33-22-4 19-33-21-4 36-33-22-4 17-33-21-4 13-34-22-4 30-33-21-4 19-34-21-4 20-33-21-4 12-34-22-4 28-33-21-4 25-34-22-4 10-33-22-4 28-33-22-4 17-33-22-4 17-34-22-4 31-33-21-4 29-34-22-4 24-34-22-4 15-34-22-4 20-34-22-4 17-34-21-4 23-34-22-4 30-34-21-4 27-34-22-4 25-33-22-4 26-34-22-4 10-34-22-4 14-34-22-4 22-34-22-4 24-33-22-4 29-33-22-4 32-33-21-4 16-34-21-4 33-33-21-4 28-34-22-4 16-34-22-4 21-34-22-4 15-33-22-4 18-34-21-4 22-33-22-4 12-33-22-4 27-33-22-4 29-34-21-4 28-34-21-4 Red Deer River R e d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r p p p p p p p p p a ap p p p pp ap p p p p p a p p p a a a p p p a p p p p a, p a, p a, p p p p p a, p a, p a p a a p a a p a, p a p p a, p a, p p a p a p a, p p a a, p p a a a, p p a p a a a, p a, p a, p a, p a, pp p p a p a a p p a ap a a, p a pa a p p p a a p a p a p p a p p a a a, p a, pa, p pa p p ap a p p pa a a p p a p a a pp a p p a p p a a p p p p a, p p a p pp a p a p p a a p p p p p a a, p p p a a p p p p p a p a, p p pp a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p Tolman Bridge Campground Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park HWY585 HW Y 8 3 6 IDP Area Rural Muncipality Open water Marsh Swamp 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 3 4 5 Historic Resource Value Stettler County Primary Historic Resource a - archaeological c - cultural gl - geological h - historic period n - natural p - palaeontological 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Historical & Environmental Map 4 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County,Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 50 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 9-33-21-4 9-32-21-48-32-21-4 2-32-21-4 7-32-21-4 6-32-21-4 9-32-22-4 2-32-22-4 9-33-22-4 2-33-22-4 1-32-22-4 4-33-21-4 4-33-22-4 7-33-21-4 3-32-22-4 3-33-22-4 4-32-22-4 3-32-21-4 6-33-21-4 5-32-21-4 1-33-22-4 8-33-21-4 2-33-21-43-33-21-45-33-21-4 4-32-21-4 32-31-21-4 33-31-21-4 11-32-21-4 11-32-22-4 11-33-22-4 16-33-21-4 34-31-21-4 31-31-21-4 35-31-21-4 11-33-21-4 20-32-21-4 14-33-22-4 21-32-21-4 34-31-22-433-31-22-4 14-32-22-4 35-31-22-4 19-32-21-4 36-31-22-4 18-33-21-4 15-32-22-4 13-33-22-4 10-32-22-4 27-32-22-4 16-33-22-4 28-32-21-4 26-32-21-4 23-32-21-4 33-32-22-4 22-32-22-4 14-32-21-4 27-32-21-4 24-32-22-4 21-32-22-4 33-32-21-4 29-32-21-4 16-32-21-4 17-33-21-4 12-32-22-4 35-32-21-4 22-32-21-4 16-32-22-4 26-32-22-4 34-32-21-4 23-32-22-4 31-32-21-4 28-32-22-4 10-33-22-4 10-32-21-4 15-32-21-4 32-32-21-4 35-32-22-4 36-32-22-4 30-32-21-4 15-33-21-4 34-32-22-4 15-33-22-4 14-33-21-4 12-33-22-4 10-33-21-4 13-32-22-4 25-32-22-4 17-32-21-418-32-21-4 R e d D e e r R i v e r R e d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r a p p p a p p p p a p p p a p p p p p p pp a a p p p p p p a, p a, p a, p p p a a a a a a a pp p p p a a, p p p a, p a p a a a, p p a a p a a a a a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p c a ap a p a a a, p a p p p a p ap p p a p p p p a a a, p a, pa, p pa c c p p a p p p a p p pp p p p a a, p a a a p a pa p a, c p a p p p p p p a a p p p a, p p p a p p p p p p p p p p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, c a, c a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p HW Y 8 3 6 HWY583 HW Y 5 8 5 IDP Area Rural Muncipality Open water Marsh Swamp 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 3 4 5 Historic Resource Value Stettler County Primary Historic Resource a - archaeological c - cultural gl - geological h - historic period n - natural p - palaeontological 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Historical & Environmental Map 3 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County,Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 51 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 1-31-22-4 3-31-21-4 2-31-21-4 6-31-21-4 6-31-20-4 7-31-20-4 5-31-20-4 5-31-21-4 8-31-21-4 1-32-21-4 9-31-21-4 2-32-21-4 6-32-21-4 4-31-21-4 7-31-21-4 1-31-21-4 6-32-20-4 8-31-20-4 1-32-22-4 3-32-21-45-32-21-4 4-32-21-4 32-31-21-4 11-31-21-4 33-31-21-4 34-31-21-4 31-31-21-4 35-31-21-4 36-31-21-4 36-30-22-4 18-31-20-4 19-31-20-4 31-30-21-435-30-22-4 26-31-21-4 20-31-21-4 33-30-21-4 10-31-21-4 17-31-21-4 29-31-21-4 30-31-20-4 29-31-20-4 15-31-21-4 14-31-21-4 13-31-21-4 12-31-21-4 23-31-21-422-31-21-4 31-31-20-4 13-31-22-4 24-31-22-4 25-31-22-4 20-30-21-4 24-31-21-4 12-31-22-4 27-31-21-4 25-31-21-4 20-31-20-4 29-30-21-4 36-31-22-4 18-31-21-4 17-31-20-4 19-30-21-4 32-30-21-4 30-30-21-4 16-31-21-4 19-31-21-4 23-30-21-4 21-31-21-4 34-30-21-4 26-30-21-4 24-30-21-422-30-21-4 27-30-21-4 35-30-21-4 25-30-21-4 30-31-21-4 28-30-21-4 23-30-22-4 36-30-21-4 30-30-20-4 31-30-20-4 26-30-22-4 28-31-21-4 21-30-21-4 24-30-22-4 25-30-22-4 19-30-20-4 Red D e e r R i v e r p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p aa, p p p p p p p p p p pp a, p a, p p p p p a, p p p p a a, p a, p p a, p p p p a p a, p p p p p p p a, p p a, p a a, p p p p p p a a, p a, p a, p a, p p p p p p p a a p a p p pp p a, p p p p p a p p pa p a a a p p p p p p p a, p a p p pp a, p a, p a, p a, pa, p p p Starland Recreation Area HWY27 HW Y 8 3 7 HW Y 8 3 9 HWY583 IDP Area Rural Muncipality Open water Marsh Swamp 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 3 4 5 Historic Resource Value Stettler County Primary Historic Resource a - archaeological c - cultural gl - geological h - historic period n - natural p - palaeontological 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Historical & Environmental Map 2 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County,Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 52 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 5-30-21-46-30-21-4 8-29-21-4 2-30-21-4 8-30-21-4 3-30-21-44-30-21-4 8-30-20-4 5-30-20-41-30-21-4 7-30-21-4 9-29-21-47-29-21-4 9-30-21-4 7-29-20-4 7-30-20-4 8-29-20-4 6-30-20-4 11-30-21-4 11-29-21-4 15-29-21-4 20-29-21-4 29-29-21-4 17-29-21-4 17-30-21-4 20-30-21-4 22-29-21-4 29-30-21-4 32-29-21-4 10-30-21-4 28-29-21-4 19-30-21-4 23-29-21-4 17-30-20-4 12-29-21-4 35-29-21-4 26-29-21-4 24-29-21-4 30-30-21-4 27-29-21-4 33-29-21-4 25-29-21-4 18-30-21-4 23-30-21-4 14-29-21-4 17-29-20-4 34-29-21-4 14-30-21-4 29-29-20-4 36-29-21-4 10-29-21-4 15-30-21-4 20-30-20-4 26-30-21-4 13-30-21-4 24-30-21-4 21-29-21-4 12-30-21-4 22-30-21-4 32-29-20-4 27-30-21-4 25-30-21-4 29-30-20-4 28-30-21-4 30-30-20-4 19-29-20-4 21-30-21-4 30-29-21-4 19-29-21-4 18-29-21-4 16-30-21-4 16-29-21-4 30-29-20-4 13-29-21-4 31-29-21-4 31-29-20-4 20-29-20-4 19-30-20-4 18-30-20-4 18-29-20-4 Threehills Creek R e d D e e r R i v e r Red Deer Riv e r R e d D e e r R i v e r R e d D e e r R i v e r p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p pp p p a, p a, p p p p p p p p a, p a, p a, p p p p p p p p p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p pa a, p p p p p a, p a, p a, p p p p app p p a a a a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p p p a, p p p p p p p p a p a, p p p p p p p p a pp a a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p ap p p p a, p p p p p p p p p p p p pp a p p p p p a p p p a, p p p p a p a a p a, p p p p p p p p p a a p a a p p a p p a p p p a p p pp p p p a p a, p p a p p p p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, p a, pa, p a, p a, p a, p p a, p Town of Drumheller Orkney Viewpoint Horsethief Canyon Bleriot Ferry Port HWY837 HWY575 HW Y 8 3 8 HWY 8 3 8 IDP Area Rural Muncipality Open water Marsh Swamp 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 3 4 5 Historic Resource Value Stettler County Primary Historic Resource a - archaeological c - cultural gl - geological h - historic period n - natural p - palaeontological 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Historical & Environmental Map 1 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County,Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 53 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Re d D eer R ive r G h o s t p i n e C r e e k Thre ehills C ree k Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Braco nni er Re servoi r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r HW Y 5 6 HWY27 HWY585 HWY9 HWY575 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 9 HW Y 8 3 7 HWY583 HWY576 HW Y 8 3 8 HW Y 8 4 9 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 6 HW Y 8 3 6 Rural Muncipality IDP Area Legend Soil Classification 0 2 4 6 8 101 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Soil Classification Scale 1:250,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County,Starland County, ABMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O Kneehill County Starland County Stettler County Drumheller Trochu Three Hills HW Y 2 1 Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 54 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 9-33-21-4 9-33-22-4 4-34-22-4 3-34-22-45-34-22-4 1-34-22-4 7-33-21-4 2-34-22-4 8-34-22-4 8-34-21-4 8-33-22-4 5-34-21-4 4-34-21-46-34-21-4 8-33-21-4 9-34-22-4 7-34-21-4 9-34-21-4 11-34-22-4 11-33-22-4 16-33-21-4 20-34-21-4 33-33-22-4 21-34-21-4 32-33-22-4 14-33-22-4 35-33-22-4 21-33-21-4 18-33-21-4 23-33-22-4 13-33-22-4 21-33-22-4 16-33-22-4 34-33-22-4 26-33-22-4 29-33-21-4 20-33-22-4 19-33-21-4 36-33-22-4 17-33-21-4 13-34-22-4 30-33-21-4 19-34-21-4 20-33-21-4 12-34-22-4 28-33-21-4 25-34-22-4 10-33-22-4 28-33-22-4 17-33-22-4 17-34-22-4 31-33-21-4 29-34-22-4 24-34-22-4 15-34-22-4 20-34-22-4 17-34-21-4 23-34-22-4 30-34-21-4 27-34-22-4 25-33-22-4 26-34-22-4 10-34-22-4 14-34-22-4 22-34-22-4 24-33-22-4 29-33-22-4 32-33-21-4 16-34-21-4 33-33-21-4 28-34-22-4 16-34-22-4 21-34-22-4 15-33-22-4 18-34-21-4 22-33-22-4 12-33-22-4 27-33-22-4 29-34-21-4 28-34-21-4 Red Deer River R e d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Tolman Bridge Campground Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park HWY585 HW Y 8 3 6 IDP Area Rural Muncipality 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O Soil Classification Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Soil ClassificationMap 4 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 55 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 9-33-21-4 9-32-21-48-32-21-4 2-32-21-4 7-32-21-4 6-32-21-4 9-32-22-4 2-32-22-4 9-33-22-4 2-33-22-4 1-32-22-4 4-33-21-4 4-33-22-4 7-33-21-4 3-32-22-4 3-33-22-4 4-32-22-4 3-32-21-4 6-33-21-4 5-32-21-4 1-33-22-4 8-33-21-4 2-33-21-43-33-21-45-33-21-4 4-32-21-4 32-31-21-4 33-31-21-4 11-32-21-4 11-32-22-4 11-33-22-4 16-33-21-4 34-31-21-4 31-31-21-4 35-31-21-4 11-33-21-4 20-32-21-4 14-33-22-4 21-32-21-4 34-31-22-433-31-22-4 14-32-22-4 35-31-22-4 19-32-21-4 36-31-22-4 18-33-21-4 15-32-22-4 13-33-22-4 10-32-22-4 27-32-22-4 16-33-22-4 28-32-21-4 26-32-21-4 23-32-21-4 33-32-22-4 22-32-22-4 14-32-21-4 27-32-21-4 24-32-22-4 21-32-22-4 33-32-21-4 29-32-21-4 16-32-21-4 17-33-21-4 12-32-22-4 35-32-21-4 22-32-21-4 16-32-22-4 26-32-22-4 34-32-21-4 23-32-22-4 31-32-21-4 28-32-22-4 10-33-22-4 10-32-21-4 15-32-21-4 32-32-21-4 35-32-22-4 36-32-22-4 30-32-21-4 15-33-21-4 34-32-22-4 15-33-22-4 14-33-21-4 12-33-22-4 10-33-21-4 13-32-22-4 25-32-22-4 17-32-21-418-32-21-4 R e d D e e r R i v e r R e d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r Red D e e r R i v e r Re d D e e r R i v e r HW Y 8 3 6 HWY583 HW Y 5 8 5 IDP Area Rural Muncipality 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O Soil Classification Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Soil ClassificationMap 3 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 56 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 1-31-22-4 3-31-21-4 2-31-21-4 6-31-21-4 6-31-20-4 7-31-20-4 5-31-20-4 5-31-21-4 8-31-21-4 1-32-21-4 9-31-21-4 2-32-21-4 6-32-21-4 4-31-21-4 7-31-21-4 1-31-21-4 6-32-20-4 8-31-20-4 1-32-22-4 3-32-21-45-32-21-4 4-32-21-4 32-31-21-4 11-31-21-4 33-31-21-4 34-31-21-4 31-31-21-4 35-31-21-4 36-31-21-4 36-30-22-4 18-31-20-4 19-31-20-4 31-30-21-435-30-22-4 26-31-21-4 20-31-21-4 33-30-21-4 10-31-21-4 17-31-21-4 29-31-21-4 30-31-20-4 29-31-20-4 15-31-21-4 14-31-21-4 13-31-21-4 12-31-21-4 23-31-21-422-31-21-4 31-31-20-4 13-31-22-4 24-31-22-4 25-31-22-4 20-30-21-4 24-31-21-4 12-31-22-4 27-31-21-4 25-31-21-4 20-31-20-4 29-30-21-4 36-31-22-4 18-31-21-4 17-31-20-4 19-30-21-4 32-30-21-4 30-30-21-4 16-31-21-4 19-31-21-4 23-30-21-4 21-31-21-4 34-30-21-4 26-30-21-4 24-30-21-422-30-21-4 27-30-21-4 35-30-21-4 25-30-21-4 30-31-21-4 28-30-21-4 23-30-22-4 36-30-21-4 30-30-20-4 31-30-20-4 26-30-22-4 28-31-21-4 21-30-21-4 24-30-22-4 25-30-22-4 19-30-20-4 Red D e e r R i v e r Starland Recreation Area HWY27 HW Y 8 3 7 HW Y 8 3 9 HWY583 IDP Area Rural Muncipality 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O Soil Classification Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Soil ClassificationMap 2 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 57 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 5-30-21-46-30-21-4 8-29-21-4 2-30-21-4 8-30-21-4 3-30-21-44-30-21-4 8-30-20-4 5-30-20-41-30-21-4 7-30-21-4 9-29-21-47-29-21-4 9-30-21-4 7-29-20-4 7-30-20-4 8-29-20-4 6-30-20-4 11-30-21-4 11-29-21-4 15-29-21-4 20-29-21-4 29-29-21-4 17-29-21-4 17-30-21-4 20-30-21-4 22-29-21-4 29-30-21-4 32-29-21-4 10-30-21-4 28-29-21-4 19-30-21-4 23-29-21-4 17-30-20-4 12-29-21-4 35-29-21-4 26-29-21-4 24-29-21-4 30-30-21-4 27-29-21-4 33-29-21-4 25-29-21-4 18-30-21-4 23-30-21-4 14-29-21-4 17-29-20-4 34-29-21-4 14-30-21-4 29-29-20-4 36-29-21-4 10-29-21-4 15-30-21-4 20-30-20-4 26-30-21-4 13-30-21-4 24-30-21-4 21-29-21-4 12-30-21-4 22-30-21-4 32-29-20-4 27-30-21-4 25-30-21-4 29-30-20-4 28-30-21-4 30-30-20-4 19-29-20-4 21-30-21-4 30-29-21-4 19-29-21-4 18-29-21-4 16-30-21-4 16-29-21-4 30-29-20-4 13-29-21-4 31-29-21-4 31-29-20-4 20-29-20-4 19-30-20-4 18-30-20-4 18-29-20-4 Threehills Creek R e d D e e r R i v e r Red Deer Riv e r R e d D e e r R i v e r R e d D e e r R i v e r Town of Drumheller Orkney Viewpoint Horsethief Canyon Bleriot Ferry Port HWY837 HWY575 HW Y 8 3 8 HWY 8 3 8 IDP Area Rural Muncipality 837 Kneehill County Starland County 56 27 585 575 836 839 837 583 838 836 Legend 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O Soil Classification Stettler County 0 1 2 30.5 Kilometers kneehill County and Starland CountyIntermunicpal Development plan Soil ClassificationMap 1 Scale 1:65,000 Data Sources: Altalis, Gov. of Alberta, Gov of Canada Kneehill County, Starland County, ABMI Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Dumheller Map is intended for planning purposes only. Persons using this document do so solely at their own risk, and Kneehill County shall have no liability to such persons for any loss or damage whatsoever. Dr a f t 58 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.1 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: 2023 BMO Stampede Farm Family Award Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Prepared By: Shelby Sherwick, Manager of Agricultural Services and Parks Presented By: Shelby Sherwick, Manager of Agricultural Services and Parks RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council nominates Lemay Agribusiness Ltd. (Mike & Suzanne Lemay) to receive the 2023 BMO Calgary Stampede Farm Family Award as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board, as well as approves attendance to the event for____________ as the County Representative STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial – N/A Council Bylaw/Policy – ASB - Stampede Farm Family Award BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: Calgary Stampede Farm family award is given out each year to recognize those families that ensure the agriculture industry and their respective rural communities continue to thrive. It is for farm families deserving of recognition for both agriculture and community involvement. Farm family units must be active in primary agriculture, have agriculture as the main source of income, be active in community involvement, and have members residing on the farm. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: At the Jan. 9th Agricultural Service Board Meeting, the Board made a motion to recommend to Council that Mike & Suzanne Lemay be nominated for the 2023 BMO Calgary Stampede Farm Family Award. Past recipients sponsored by Kneehill County: 1999 - Sunterra Farms: Stan & Flo Price – Acme 2000 – Arn’s Brae Farms: Jim & Doris Christie – Trochu 2001 – Les & Kathy Bell – Drumheller 2002 - Ursula, Russell and Harvey Stankievech – Trochu 2003 – Bob Penner Farms – Swalwell 2004 – Hastie Farms – Trochu 2005 – Kubinec Farms – Trochu 59 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.2.1 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 2006 – Del & Greg Bates – Acme 2007 – Murray Sorenson Family – Acme 2008 – Richard & Joe Rowbottom – Carbon 2009 – James Main Family – Three Hills 2010 – Eskeland Farms – Drumheller 2011 – Jay Davis Family – Acme 2012 – Bruce Hogg Family – Huxley 2013 – Neil Bertsch Family – Carbon 2014 – The Matt Sawyer Family – Acme 2015 – Klassen Agriventures – Linden (Declined award) 2016 – Don Ferguson Family- Orkney 2017 – Bill & Dallas Dau Family- Threehills 2018 – Hoppins Farms – Huxley 2019 – Tim Tainsh Family- Sunnyslope 2020 – Derek & Lois Benedict, Wimborne 2021 – 2020 recipients honored due to COVID 2022 – No recipient due to late decline by nominee FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: 2023 Operating Budget Per Diem for County Representative RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Public Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: N/A COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council nominates Lemay Agribusiness Ltd. (Mike & Suzanne Lemay) to receive the 2023 BMO Calgary Stampede Farm Family Award as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board, as well as approves attendance to the event for____________ as the County Representative 2. That Council nominates another family for the award 3. That Council receives as information FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: ASB Staff will submit completed nomination form APPROVAL(S): Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 60 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.3.1 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Appointment of Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief of Torrington Fire Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Prepared By: Debra Grosfield, Protective Services Manager Presented By: Debra Grosfield, Protective Services Manager RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council appoints Jason Michielsen as Torrington Fire Chief and Derek Benedict as Torrington Deputy Fire Chief for a two-year term to January 31, 2025. Should either of these members leave the department, their position will be deemed vacant immediately. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- NA Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- As per Fire Services Bylaw 1770, Kneehill County Council must appoint the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief for our established District Fire Department (Torrington): BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: Jason Michielsen has served as Torrington Fire Chief since August 2018. Derek Benedict has served as Torrington Deputy Fire Chief since September 2018. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: The Protective Services Manager and our Rural Fire Chief recommend these two representatives, and they have both been contacted and agree to continue in these capacities. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The Torrington Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief receive an honorarium for their service. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Individual Notification Other: 61 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 5.3.1 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 ATTACHMENTS: NA COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council appoints Jason Michielsen as Torrington Fire Chief and Derek Benedict as Torrington Deputy Fire Chief for a two-year term to January 31, 2025. Should either of these members leave the department, their position will be deemed vacant immediately. 2. That Council recommends administration provide more information at a future meeting. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Individual notification, department notification. APPROVAL(S): Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services Approved- ☒ Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 62 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.1 Page 1 of 4 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Overview of Oil and Gas Tax Arrears Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Prepared By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer Presented By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council receive this report as information. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act, Part 10, Taxation Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Bylaw 1855, 2022 Property Tax Bylaw; Bylaw 1680, Due Date & Penalties for Taxes BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: This report has been prepared to provide Council with details pertaining to our current oil and gas tax arrears, the steps that we have undertaken to collect those arrears, and the results of past collections. Onset of Oil and Gas Arrears The last several years have seen low gas prices and economic challenges for the oil and gas industry. As a result of this, the industry has had difficulty managing their cash flows. In 2015 Lexin Resources went bankrupt and was the County’s first major exposure to the decline of the industry. Since then, Manitok Energy and Trident Resources are the largest clients located in the County that went into receivership. Both companies sold any valuable assets and then disclaimed the balance of their assets. Disclaimed assets are those that the Receiver was unable to sell through the insolvency process. These disclaimed assets are transferred to the Orphan Well Association (OWA) for reclamation; disclaimed assets continue to be assessed by the province until such time as they are reclaimed. Court Decisions Impacting the Collection of Tax Arrears Since the onset of the provincial-wide issues around oil and gas tax arrears there have been several Court decisions which have made it difficult for the County to collect the tax arrears that accumulate prior to and during a Receivership. The biggest impact for the County was when the Redwater decision confirmed that any monies left from a bankruptcy be paid first to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) for reclamation purposes. The AER has the public duty of enforcing the licensing requirements/obligations of the oil and gas industry and is not 63 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.1 Page 2 of 4 Version: 2022-02 considered a creditor. Therefore, all remaining funds are prioritized to the AER for reclamation of disclaimed assets. In 2019, the Alberta Court of Appeals ruled that current liens do not legally apply to linear property such as wells and pipelines. As a result of that court decision, there was no effective legal mechanism for municipalities to collect unpaid taxes on oil and gas properties. Provincial Response to Oil and Gas Arrears Bill 77 In 2021, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 77 to update the Municipal Government Act to provide municipalities a tool for collection so they can continue delivering programs and services without increasing taxes. This bill allows for a special lien which assigns liability to both the owner and operator for unpaid property taxes and introduces a 120-day period between the passing of the bill and the payment date to negotiate payment arrangements. This applies to all the debtor’s assessable property within the municipality, applies to unpaid taxes owing at the passing of the legislation, and balances the need for corporations to pay their fair share while maintaining sustainable municipalities. This special lien can be registered with the Personal Property Registry to make it visible to other secured creditors who are trying to assess the risk of extending financing to a particular company. This lien would take priority over and be paid out ahead of any secured claim that a creditor may have against the company. The downside is that this lien does not provide any forceful collection other than the fact that the company may reach out to pay their arrears in order to have the County remove the lien so they can grow their business. This does not help with companies that go into Receivership. Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) Program In addition to the introduction of Bill 77, the Province has provided municipalities with the PERC program. The municipality levies education requisitions through the tax notice process. Regardless of whether taxes are paid, the municipality is responsible to forward the full requisition amount to the province each year. Due to the high amount of uncollectible taxes across the province due to oil and gas industry tax arrears, the Province provides this mechanism for the municipality to recoup Education Requisitions related to unpaid oil and gas taxes. The County’s Process Despite the decline in the industry, the County has been successful in working with companies that want to remain viable and continue to provide value to the area. The tax department sends arrears notices to all taxpayers in November and April. In addition, administration attempts contact via phone and email. With our industrial accounts the next step is to contact our legal firm and begin legal action. We start with a Demand Letter with a deadline for payment and then will follow it up with a Statement of Claim against the company and directors, if required. With this step, a court can provide a judgement if we prove our claim, and then registration of the Writ of Enforcement with the Personal Property Registry. The difference is that this Writ allows for the County to attempt garnishee of their bank accounts. To this date, we have not applied the Bill 77 lien mechanism, however, it will be added to our collection tools going forward. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: As Council is aware, Administration has been diligent in the attempted collection of outstanding tax arrears from the oil and gas industry. We have been successful with companies that remain active and 64 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.1 Page 3 of 4 Version: 2022-02 productive in the County by providing options to pay. The payment agreements do include a clause that penalties would not be assessed during the term of the agreement. Since 2019, the County has entered into payment agreements for the collection of $12,311,000. At the end of this month, there remains $540,067 due on these agreements through the end of 2024. Summary of Tax Arrears A summary of tax arrears as of December 31, 2022, is as follows: Of the total tax arrears 93% relate directly to the oil and gas industry, with 85% of 2022 arrears relating to the oil and gas industry. Of the tax arrears related to oil and gas: • Administration is collecting 9% under Payment Agreements. • 2% is undergoing collections. • A significant portion of the remaining balance will not be collected as the Receivership for Trident Exploration is complete (further information regarding Trident’s arrears taxes can be found in the RFD subsequent to this report). • There are also some arrears which have been forwarded to legal to issue a Demand Letter. They are all smaller companies that remain active in the industry and are not paying the County’s tax bill. There are arrears for 2020 to 2022 which total $101,184. We will also request our legal team to register a Lien against them under Bill 77. • The balance of arrears is related to properties that fall under Division 8 of the Municipal Government Act, Recovery of Taxes Related to Land. Included in the above table are penalty balances of $2.75 million. The County does not budget for large penalty balances and as such have only been impacted in the budget on the levy side. Of the total oil and gas tax arrears, 54% are penalties that would not have been listed as revenues when preparing budgets. However, these amounts are included on our annual Financial Statements when listing outstanding Receivables and they are also noted in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts that we must record each year. Summary of Previously Written of Taxes In addition to the existing tax arrears on the County’s books, there have been significant tax arrears in prior years related to oil and gas companies which have been written off by Council due to the inability to collect those taxes. These relate to companies for which receivership has been completed, and for which assets have been sold to new companies and the previous arrears have been written off. Taxes, including penalties, which have been historically written off include: • $927,114 in 2019 • $2,195,843 in 2020 • $1,061,166 in 2021 Non Oil and Gas Oil and Gas Total 2022 Arrears 281,698$ 1,602,952$ 1,884,650$ 2021 Arrears 62,952$ 1,057,176$ 1,120,128$ 2020 Arrears 8,218$ 853,366$ 861,584$ 2019 and prior Arrears 70,655$ 2,124,099$ 2,194,753$ 423,523$ 5,637,593$ 6,061,116$ 65 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.1 Page 4 of 4 Version: 2022-02 PERC Funding Received Administration has been proactive in applying for PERC funds for any arrears taxes which have been deemed uncollectable, funds returned to the County under this program total $676,319.61. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The financial impacts of unpaid oil and gas taxes has had a significant negative impact on the County’s finances. Administration has worked diligently to collect these taxes by actioning payment agreements and initiating legal action when necessary. However, with a few of the larger corporations having gone bankrupt and leaving large amounts owing with many municipalities, there has been a large loss of revenue. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Public Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: None COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Accept as Information FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: None APPROVAL(S): Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 66 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.2 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Tax Cancellation – Trident Exploration Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Prepared By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer Presented By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1. That the amount of $4,913,262.83 be expensed and cancelled on Rolls 29253332100, 29260310700, 29260341600, 29261010800, 29261041600, 29261410700, 29261420300, 30251410110, 30251910700, 30251931200, 31222510100, 32220642100, 32223541000, 32231020410, 32231510800, 32232320600, 32232731300, 32233420400, 32233631400, 32233641000, 33220310800, 33221710800, 33221831100, 33221910700, 33222910700, 33231310100, 33232410800, 33233010100, 34213231300, 34213240900, 34222431300, 40000410000 as this is amount is no longer collectible. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act, Section 347 If a council considers it equitable to do so, it may, generally or with respect to a particular taxable property or business or a class of taxable property or business, do one or more of the following, with or without conditions: (a) cancel or reduce tax arrears; (b) cancel or refund all or part of a tax; (c) defer the collection of a tax. Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Not applicable BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: Trident Exploration had a Receiver appointed in May 2019 to handle the closing of Trident’s business affairs and to sell off any and all assets that they were able. This was completed in early 2022 and many of Trident’s assets within Kneehill County borders were sold to other companies that continue to do business in the County. All assets sold have had the Trident portion of taxes previously cancelled by Council and Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) dollars applied for and received. Once the Receiver sold the valuable assets, they disclaimed the balance. This means that they were handed over to the Orphan Well Association (OWA) for reclamation. Once this was completed, there were funds left over and our legal firm prepared a brief to the Court requesting that municipalities receive a share of these funds for tax arrears prior to the balance being handed over to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). The Court provided a decision in late 2022 which advised that municipalities were not eligible to receive any of the funds. The Court Brief Decision is included as an attachment to this report. 67 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.2 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Now that it is clear that the Receiver will not be paying any monies towards tax arrears for Trident Exploration, Administration is requesting that Council cancel these arrears in order to clear them from our books for a total of $4,913.262.83. The breakdown is as follows: 2019 Levy $1,812,083.14 2020 Levy $ 252,516.10 2021 Levy $ 49,653.43 2022 Levy $ 51,762.60 Penalties $2,738,649.80 Legal Costs $ 8,597.76 The write-off of these taxes will result in the total outstanding tax arrears noted in the RFD prior to this report being reduced to $1,147,853. Looking forward into the 2023 tax year, there will remain assessment on the assets that are under the care of the OWA. This will be around $52,000 annually and this loss of revenue will be included in the tax cancellation budget line. The County will continue to apply for the PERC dollars until such time as this program becomes unavailable. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: As all of Tridents tax arrears have been added to our Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, all amounts prior to January 1, 2021, will decrease our Allowance for Doubtful Accounts on the Financial Statements. The 2022 balances will be accommodated within the tax cancellation budget line. The County has recouped $306,028.95 from the province through the PERC program for Trident’s taxes related to the education requisition component of their unpaid taxes. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Public Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: Court Brief Decision COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Cancel the uncollectible taxes 2. Accept as information FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration will remove the tax arrears from the tax subledger and reduce the Allowance for Doubtful balance. APPROVAL(S): Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 68 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 69 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 70 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 71 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 72 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 73 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 74 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 75 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 76 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 77 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 78 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 79 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 80 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 81 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 82 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 83 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.3 Page 1 of 2 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Tax Cancellation Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Prepared By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer Presented By: Caroline Siverson, Property Tax Officer RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council approve to cancel the taxes on Roll 30211533000 & 50000000022 in the amount of $1,340.38. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act, Section 347 Cancellation, reduction, refund or deferral of taxes Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- Bylaw 1848, 2022 Property Tax Bylaw BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: Each year the municipality must prepare a tax roll. The tax roll for property taxes follows the assessment roll prepared by our contracted Assessors. The only parcels that are not taxed are those properties which fall under non-assessable, as described in Section 298 of the MGA. The MGA goes on to describe which properties fall under the exemption from tax in Section 351. Every other assessed property is required to be taxed by the municipality. Both parcels identified in this report fall under the category of requiring taxation on the assessment. The province has a program in place called the Grants In Lieu of Taxes program which is utilized to pay taxes on assessable properties for which the Province would typically be the payee. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: In the October 2019 provincial budget, the Province reduced the funding for the Grants in Lieu of Taxes program. It indicated that most applications will be paid at approximately 75% for 2019 and then for 2020 and future years it is anticipated that most will be paid at approximately 50%. This change has continued, and the County received 50% of the taxable amount on Roll 30211533000 which relates to the Bleriot Ferry. The total tax outstanding is $311.19. The Province does not allow us to charge any requisitions on this parcel, so this is municipal levy only. Even though payment was not received until December 19, they will also not pay penalties, so this parcel is indicated as penalty exempt. The Province is transitioning to electronic filing of these Grants In Place of Taxes, so we hope to see a quicker payment going forward. The second parcel relates to the Torrington Post Office. The County leases out space in our municipally owned building located in Torrington. We have not taxed this portion of the property in prior years and 84 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 6.3 Page 2 of 2 Version: 2022-02 found that was in error and we are required to follow the MGA regarding taxable property. As the lease does not indicate the lessee would be responsible for land taxes, administration is requesting that the associated taxes be cancelled for 2022. The County receives a lease payment of $157.50 each month for this property. Administration will be reaching out to the Federal Government to see if this property qualifies for a Grant in Lieu of Taxes in future years. If not, the annual land taxes will be taken into consideration in future lease negotiations. The total cancellation request for this parcel is $1,029.19 which is broken down as follows: Municipal Levy $796.49 Requisitions $192.74 2022 Penalties $ 39.96 FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: Included within the above amounts is $192.74 of requisitions which are required to be forwarded to the applicable parties regardless of whether taxes are cancelled, this can be accommodated within the approved operating budget allocation for cancelled taxes. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Individual Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: None COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Approve the cancellations in full. 2. Accept as information. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Administration will research the possibility of the Post Office taxes being covered under the Federal Grants in Place of Taxes program. APPROVAL(S): Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 85 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 7.1 Page 1 of 5 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Renewable Energy – Information and Lobby Efforts Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Prepared By: Mike Haugen, CAO Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO RECOMMENDED MOTION: 1. That Council continue lobby efforts regarding renewable energy regulations through the Rural Municipalities of Alberta. 2. That Council direct Administration to prepare an information package for landowners considering renewable energy development on their land. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- Municipal Government Act Sec 619 (in part) NRCB, ERCB, AER, AEUB or AUC authorizations (1) A licence, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the NRCB, ERCB, AER, AEUB or AUC prevails, in accordance with this section, over any statutory plan, land use bylaw, subdivision decision or development decision by a subdivision authority, development authority, subdivision and development appeal board, or the Land and Property Rights Tribunal or any other authorization under this Part. (2) When an application is received by a municipality for a statutory plan amendment, land use bylaw amendment, subdivision approval, development permit or other authorization under this Part and the application is consistent with a licence, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the NRCB, ERCB, AER, AEUB or AUC, the municipality must approve the application to the extent that it complies with the licence, permit, approval or other authorization granted under subsection (1). (3) An approval of a statutory plan amendment or land use bylaw amendment under subsection (2) (a) must be granted within 90 days after the application or a longer time agreed on by the applicant and the municipality, and (b) is not subject to the requirements of section 692 unless, in the opinion of the municipality, the statutory plan amendment or land use bylaw amendment relates to matters not included in the licence, permit, approval or other authorization granted by the NRCB, ERCB, AER, AEUB or AUC. Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- NA 86 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 7.1 Page 2 of 5 Version: 2022-02 BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: This item is the amalgamation of several of Council’s related discussions: 1. Committee of the Whole Motion CW034 (September 20th, 2022): Councillor Cunningham moved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that administration bring back to a future Council meeting additional information on recycling renewable energy materials. 2. Council Motion 9/23 (January 10, 2023): Councillor Cunningham moved that Council table the Joint Advocacy for Improved Solar Farm Governance agenda item until the first meeting in February to provide further information. 3. Council Motion 14/23 (January 10, 2023): Councillor Cunningham moved the Council request a meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs at the upcoming RMA Convention to discuss concerns about siting of renewable energy developments and end of life concerns. 4. A request from Councillor Cunningham that Council continue to pursue issues regarding renewable energy with the Alberta Government; education for landowners potentially interested in these projects; and that our ratepayers are receiving concrete, legitimate information from the company and their proposed project. Kneehill County is one of several areas in the Province that are seeing increased attention from renewable energy developers, primarily in wind and solar. Council has raised concerns with government officials through RMA Convention processes as have other municipalities. Some municipalities have put forward resolutions regarding aspects of renewable energy development and more are anticipated to come forward. Kneehill County’s concerns are shared by many other municipalities and include issues around siting developments on agriculturally productive lands (thus taking the land out of food production) as well as end of life issue related to the landfilling of materials such as carbon fibre blades and solar panels. Permitting of wind and solar farm developments is done through the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and under section 619 of the Municipal Government Act grants this Board superiority over municipal considerations. The includes the requirement for a municipality to align its own planning regulations with decisions made by Boards like the AUC. Kneehill County has issued development permits for developments approved by the AUC so as to allow the County to add conditions to the development that may not have been included by the AUC. If the County were to deny these permits, the AUC decision would prevail and the County would be unable to attach conditions. Kneehill County does recognize a balance between preserving agricultural land and allowing landowners the ability to attempt development of their land, but does have concerns about the use of high value agricultural lands being used. As high value lands are used for development, they are taken out of food production. To this end, Kneehill County has requested a meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs to discuss this topic and lobby for additional local considerations regarding the siting of renewable energy projects. Potentially by directing them to areas of the County that have a lower agricultural value. At the time of writing, a response from the Minister has not been received. It is anticipated that should this meeting 87 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 7.1 Page 3 of 5 Version: 2022-02 occur, end of life concerns regarding reclamation liability and the landfilling of expired renewable infrastructure would also be put forward. At the previous regular Council meeting, Council held some discussion regarding a potential lobby effort being organized by Rocky View County (RVC). That discussion was tabled as additional information had just been received from Rocky View County. Attached for Council’s information is a letter of request dated December 15th, 2022 from Rocky View County. RVC is seeking to gather municipalities to take part in a joint advocacy campaign to make changes to the Provincial framework governing renewable energy projects. Specifically, Rocky View County is seeking a framework that would include broader municipal input into siting considerations and protection from potential end of life liabilities associated with reclamation. From their December 15th letter: To that end, we wish to build a coalition of willing municipalities to hire a third-party consultant to advocate to the Government of Alberta to develop an overarching policy framework for land use decisions on renewable energy projects that is more inclusive of municipal policies and interests. We also want to request that municipalities be sheltered from potential financial liabilities associated with future reclamation of renewable energy sites. To this end, we have allocated up to $10,000 towards the hiring of this consultant, and hope that you will consider a similar allocation if you are interested in joining our advocacy coalition. To be clear, the intent of the request is not to oppose the development of renewable energy projects. The County believes that renewable energy will be an important element of reaching Alberta’s emissions reductions targets. However, we believe that municipalities should have more influence over the process for determining where these projects are located. We are the level of government that is closest to residents and have the best understanding of local concerns. This is acknowledged for most land use decisions and should be extended to decisions over renewable energy projects. In addition to the letter, RVC has provided the following: If we receive sufficient interest from other municipalities, the intent is to hire a third-party consultant to develop, manage, and execute the advocacy strategy. The role of the consultant would be to work independently to: - Assemble a coalition of willing municipalities - Create and manage a Steering Committee (either elected or Administration members) to govern advocacy and ensure accountability for resources expended - Create an advocacy strategy for review/approval by Steering Committee, including o Issue identification & potential solutions o Key messaging o Meetings with relevant Ministers/MLAs o Media strategy (if appropriate) o Risk analysis & mitigation - Execute advocacy strategy on behalf of coalition - Final report on results & next steps RVC has also noted that overall objective of the effort would be the development of policy framework that would give municipalities increased influence on siting decisions as part of the AUC process as well as the creation of a process to protect municipalities from the financial liability associated with future reclamation of renewable energy sites. 88 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 7.1 Page 4 of 5 Version: 2022-02 End of life concerns regarding renewables have largely been in two areas: Recycling and Reclamation. Presently, there is no large scale process/program for recycling commercial solar panels or wind blades. According to the Canadian Renewable Energy Association 85-90% of a wind turbine can be recycled. Some elements, like the blades themselves can be chopped and used as filler materials though still pose a larger challenge. The ability/willingness to recycle will depend upon regulations and a market existing for the salvaged materials which may or may not economically exist. Small scale solar panels can be recycled through eWaste programs, but these are limited to the types and size of panels used for personal applications such as those used for recreational vehicles. The Alberta Recycling Management Agency (ARMA) is attempting to refurbish some panels but this program is in a pilot phase and its expandability to meet future need is, in Administration’s opinion, doubtful at this point in time. This is of concern to municipalities as this means valuable landfill space may be required unless broader programs are put in place to recycle solar infrastructure on an industrial basis. The second end of life concern regards reclamation. Ultimately, the responsibility for reclamation will fall to the landowner, who may not have the capacity or resources to deal with the issue. Even with that, municipalities such as the County have concerns about derelict facilities being left in the County or falling to the broader tax base. Municipalities want to make sure that they are not left with responsibility for these sites, particularly as they are provincial approvals. The issue would be akin to abandoned/orphaned oil wells and the need for the Orphan Well Association. The issues are potentially very similar. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Regarding the lobby effort, Council will need to determine if contracting an external lobbyist will form a beneficial part of addressing any concerns that Kneehill County may have. The intent of the request is consistent with conversations/concerns that Council has previously held. The County currently fields calls from landowners that are considering utilizing their lands for solar developments. As part of responding to these calls, the County’s Planning Department does direct people to the pertinent resources provided by the Farmers’ Advocacy Officer (afred-fao-negotiating-renewable- energy-leases-2022 (alberta.ca)). If Council feels that further resources could be developed and would be of benefit, Administration could action this process accordingly and incorporate any required funding into the 2023 Budget. Regarding the concern about information provided by renewable energy developers, the County’s ability to regulate or verify this information is extremely limited. There are some things that can be (and are) done as part of the development process, but these generally do not address much of the information provided to the community. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: Should Council opt to take part in the joint lobby effort, Administration will incorporate $10,000 into the proposed 2023 Budget. Should Council wish to move forward with any type of landowner education initiative the specific initiatives would have to be identified so that required funding could be determined and included in the proposed 2023 Budget. 89 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 7.1 Page 5 of 5 Version: 2022-02 RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Choose an item. Tools: Public Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Request dated December 15th, 2022 from Rocky View County. COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Council may opt to take part in joint lobby effort. 2. Council may opt to only continue their lobby efforts through the RMA 3. Council may direct staff to develop a landowner education program regarding renewable energy 4. Council may opt to maintain direction to the resource provided by the Farmers’ Advocacy Office FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: Staff will respond to Rocky View County accordingly. If necessary, Administration will develop further landowner education programs for Council’s consideration. APPROVAL(S): Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 90 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 91 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 92 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 93 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 94 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Ad d i t i o n t o A g e n d a 95 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Ad d i t i o n t o A g e n d a 96 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Ad d i t i o n t o A g e n d a 97 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Ad d i t i o n t o A g e n d a 98 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Ad d i t i o n t o A g e n d a 99 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Ad d i t i o n t o A g e n d a 100 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Ad d i t i o n t o A g e n d a 101 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 9.0 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Council & Committee Reports Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council accepts for information the Council & Committee Report, as presented. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- N/A Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: The purpose of the Council and Committee Reports is to provide each member with the opportunity to bring forward any matter of general interest to Council or the County. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Council reports will be included on the agenda when requested by Council and reports may be either in writing, or verbally, or a combination of both. FINANCIAL & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The recommended motion does not have any financial implication. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Individual Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: Council & Committee Reports COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. That Council accepts the Council and Committee Report. FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: N/A APPROVAL(S): Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 102 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 103 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 104 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package 105 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package REQUEST FOR DECISION AGENDA ITEM # 10.0 Page 1 of 1 Version: 2022-02 Subject: Council Follow-up Action List Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator Presented By: Mike Haugen, CAO RECOMMENDED MOTION: That Council receive for information the Council Follow-up Action List as presented. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: (Check all that apply) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ ☒ High Quality Infrastructure Economic Resilience Quality of Life Effective Leadership Level of Service RELEVANT LEGISLATION: Provincial (cite)- N/A Council Bylaw/Policy (cite)- N/A BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL: To request Council’s acceptance of the Council Follow-Up Action List. DISCUSSION/OPTIONS/BENEFITS/DISADVANTAGES/OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 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 & STAFFING IMPLICATIONS: The recommended motion does not have any financial implication. RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT: Directive Decision (Information Sharing, One-Way Communication Tools: Individual Notification Other: ATTACHMENTS: Council Follow up Action List COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. To receive the report regarding the Council Follow-up Action List for information 2. Council provide further direction or required changes/amendments FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS: N/A APPROVAL(S): Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer Approved- ☒ 106 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package Meeting Date Motion #Description/Motion Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status 23-Mar-21 139/21 Councillor Penner moved that Council direct administration to cancel the current agreement with R&D Pilot Truck Ltd for the hauling of gravel to the Hiller Stockpile and enter into an agreement to sell the remainder of gravel located at the Delia pit at a cost recovery. Mike Ziehr Payment for the remainder of the gravel purchase has been received from R&D Pilot Truck and the ownership of the gravel has transferred. 20-Jul-21 288/21 Councillor King moved that Council direct administration that once the County has the financial background regarding the Three Hills East Water Delivery Options, that the County then complete a public engagement with the residents. Christine Anderson Meeting has been set for March 8, 2023 in the Encana Room at Three Hills Arena. Invitations are being prepared. 22-Mar-22 97/22 AUMA Energy Audit- Deputy Reeve King moved that Council request Administration to provide additional information for the proposed projects as presented. Mike Haugen/Director of Community Services It is anticipated that this will be done as part of budget discussions. 25-Oct-22 388/22 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council support the lobby effort for an Enhanced RCMP Officer in principle.Kevin Gannon 15-Nov-22 397/22 Councillor Penner moved that Council continue the Horseshoe Canyon facility fee (formerly called the parking fee) program for 2023.Shelby Sherwick Planning for 2023 season in progress 15-Nov-22 416/22 Councillor Fobes moved that Council directs Administration to continue with the Horseshoe Canyon Branding Pilot Program. Shelby Sherwick Planning for 2023 season in progress 13-Dec-22 435/22 Councillor King Request a meeting with the Minister of Transportation at the Rural Municipalities Conference to discuss this bridge. Mike Haugen We are starting to receive invites for the RMA Convention and will respond accordingly when received. 10-Jan-23 3/23 Councillor McGhee moved that Council move to grant a 1-year extension to subdivision KNE21054 until February 27, 2024. COMPLETE 10-Jan-23 4/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council move to grant a 1-year extension to subdivision KNE220172 until February 23, 2024. COMPLETE 10-Jan-23 5/23 Deputy Reeve King moved to approve attendance to all of Council to the upcoming economic development food and agritourism industry session being held on January 26, 2023 in Three Hills.COMPLETE 10-Jan-23 6/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council approves a Letter of Support for the application towards the Alberta Fire Training Grant Application 2023-2024, with the Town of Trochu as the Managing Partner.COMPLETE 10-Jan-23 7/23 Councillor Fobes moved that Council approve a donation of $500.00 to go towards the installation of the Acme Rose Park Playground.COMPLETE 10-Jan-23 8/23 Deputy Reeve King moved that Council approve a $5,000.00 donation under the Recreation, Community, Arts and Cultural Events program to the Badlands Historical Museum Society to assist them in fixing their roof. COMPLETE 10-Jan-23 9/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council table the Joint Advocacy for Improved Solar Farm Governance agenda item until the first meeting in February to provide further information. On the February 14 Agenda. 10-Jan-23 14/23 Councillor Cunningham moved that Council request a meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs at the upcoming RMA Convention, to discuss concerns about siting of renewable energy developments and end of life concerns. Council Action Items 107 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package AMENDMENT SUMMARY Council Meeting Date: January 24, 2023 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: Additions under New Business 7.2 Community Grant Application- Trochu Ag Society Additions under Council and Committee Reports 9.2 Trochu Housing 9.3 2023 ASB Convention Package: Additions under New Business 7.2 Community Grant Application- Trochu Ag Society- Package 108 2023.01.24 Adopted Council Package