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During the Feb. 13 regular meeting, Lacombe County Council discussed animals in residential districts, and the 2024 Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw review.
Here are the meeting highlights:
Planning services update
Council received an update on the progress and activities of the Planning Services Department for the month of January 2025.
Animals in residential districts
Council received a presentation regarding the feedback gathered from the 2024 community consultation on animals in residential districts. Staff compiled the feedback and proposed bylaw amendments for Council’s consideration.
Bylaw No. 1428/25, a bylaw of Lacombe County for the purpose of amending the Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No. 1237/17 as it relates to Animals in Residential Districts, received first reading. A public hearing for Bylaw No. 1428/25 will be held on March 13, commencing at 7 p.m. in the Lacombe County Council Chambers.
Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw 2024 annual review
The 2024 annual review of the Municipal Development Plan and the Land Use Bylaw was presented to Council and accepted for information. Areas for improvement were identified and proposed bylaw amendments were submitted for Council’s consideration.
Bylaw No. 1429/25, a bylaw of Lacombe County for the purpose of amending the Lacombe County Municipal Development Plan No. 1238/17 as it relates to General Regulations and District Requirements, and Bylaw No. 1430/25, a bylaw of Lacombe County for the purpose of amending the Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No. 1237/17 as it relates to General Regulations and District Requirements, received first reading. A public hearing for both bylaws is scheduled for March 13, commencing at 9 a.m. in the Lacombe County Council Chambers.
Agricultural Services board meeting notes
Council reviewed the minutes of the October 23, 2024, Lacombe County Agricultural Service Board meeting and approved recommendations as follows:
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That the Kubota and Operator Spraying Service fee be amended to $80 per hour.
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That the 2024 Moisture Situation Update be received for information.
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That the 2024 Seasonal Agriculture Operations Update be received for information.
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That the 2024 ASB Resolution Report Card be received for information.
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That the Western Crop Innovations presentation be received for information.
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That the Alberta Environment Protected Areas presentations be received for information.
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That the Oct. 23, 2024, Lacombe County Agricultural Service Board meeting minutes be approved as presented.
City of Lacombe Fire Hall Planning Committee
Council appointed Councillor Weenink and Reeve Shepherd to the City of Lacombe Fire Hall Planning Committee, with Councillor West designated as the alternate member.
Annual performance planning session – Blackfalds & Sylvan Lake RCMP
Council supported the three following policing priorities for inclusion in the Blackfalds & Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment Annual Performance Plans:
1. Crime Reduction & Rural Crime Prevention.
2. Road Safety & Traffic Enforcement.
3. Mental Health & Family Violence Response.
The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. at the Lacombe County Administration Building.
**With information provided by Lacombe County
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