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On February 8th, Lacombe County held their regular council meeting. Here are some of the highlights from that meeting:
QE II WEST AREA STRUCTURE PLAN
A second public meeting to seek feedback on the draft QE II West Area Structure Plan is scheduled for March 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lacombe County Council Chambers.
BLISSFUL BEACH EMERGENCY ACCESS ROAD
The County Manager was directed to enter into a 50/50 cost-sharing agreement with the Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove for the construction of an emergency access road between the Summer Village of Sunbreaker Cove and Blissful Beach. The County’s portion of the cost associated with the construction of the road and all other amenities, including signs and gates, is to be funded from the 2024 Operating Budget.
MIRROR BALL DIAMOND UPGRADE REQUEST
Lacombe County will contribute work in-kind up to $15,000 and materials up to $7,000 to the Mirror Association of Ball Diamonds, Campgrounds, and Skating Society for upgrades to the Mirror Ball Diamonds.
TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE RECREATION COST-SHARING AGREEMENT
The Recreation Cost-Sharing Agreement between the Town of Sylvan Lake and Lacombe County, for the years 2024 to 2028 inclusive, was approved as presented.
AOPA AND AGRICULTURE BYLAWS REVIEW
The County Manager will engage with the Farmer’s Advocate Office of Alberta, the Agricultural Operations Practices Act (AOPA), and the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to arrange for an education session to gain a better understanding of how agricultural legislation aligns with the County’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw.
DWELLINGS ON AGRICULTURAL ‘A; DISTRICT PARCELS – BYLAW NOS. 1406/24 and 1407/24
Bylaw Nos. 1406/24 and 1407/24, bylaws of Lacombe County to amend the Lacombe County Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, received first reading. A public hearing for Bylaw Nos. 1406/24 and 1407/24 will be held on March 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lacombe County Council Chambers.
SYLVAN LAKE AND AREA URGENT CARE COMMITTEE
Council received a presentation on the 2023 activities and initiatives of Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee and directed the County Manager to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the County’s support of the Sylvan Lake and Area Health Foundation, for consideration at a future Council meeting.
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for February 22nd.
**with information provided by Lacombe County