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Lacombe County Council approved funding for community programs, events, and activities, and funding for the Rosedale Valley Disc Golf Course project during the Feb. 27 regular meeting.
Here are the meeting highlights:
Committee of the Whole meeting notes
The following recommendations from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on Feb. 4, 2025, received the approval of Council:
• That the Lacombe County Social Media presentation be received for information.
• That the Industrial Lot Inventory and Future Industrial Development presentation be received for information.
• That the Advertising Bylaw presentation be received for information; and further, that the County Manager be directed to draft an Advertising Bylaw for Council’s consideration at a future meeting.
• That the Dust Control Program presentation be received for information.
• That the Tracking Dirt onto Roads discussion be received for information. • That the Mature Asset Strategy discussion be received for information.
• That the Sandy Point Development presentation be received for information.
• That the Watering Wagon for Shelterbelt Planting discussion be received for information.
• That the Meeting with the Rural Municipalities of Alberta discussion be received for information.
• That the Purchase of U.S. Goods, Services, and Supplies discussion be received for information.
Policy RC(9) county support of community programs, events, and activities update
Council approved the following 2025 RC(9) funding applications:
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2024 tax sale (public auction) follow up
On November 1, 2024, the County held its annual tax sale via public auction in accordance with section 418 of the Municipal Government Act. This auction included four properties with outstanding property taxes for more than two years. Two of the subject properties are located in Mirror, one in Rosedale Valley, and one south of Blackfalds. No bids were received at the auction for any of the properties.
By resolution of Council, Lacombe County will acquire title to the following properties and offer them for sale in accordance with the Municipal Government Act:
• Lot 25, Block 3, Plan 7159AI
• Lot 25, Block 4, Plan 7159AI
• NW Quarter Section 17, Township 39, Range 26, West of the 4th Meridian
• OT (road allowance) portion, Section 36, Township 40, Range 27, West of the 4th Meridian
Lacombe Disc Golf Association RC(1) Rosedale Valley Disc Golf Course funding request
Council approved $9,000 in funding for the Lacombe Disc Golf Association’s Rosedale Valley Disc Golf Course project. The funding will come from the County’s Recreation Capital Assistance Reserve.
Operations policy review
Council approved the revised OP(1) Road Designations and Standards policy as presented and the revised OP(6) Dust Control policy.
Avila Energy – 2024 property tax payment plan request
A motion that Lacombe County approve the payment plan proposed by Avila Energy for its tax account with payments paid over a thirty-six period starting June 1st, 2025, as outlined in its February 25, 2025, proposal, did not receive Council approval.
Lacombe Performing Art Centre 2024 report
Council received a presentation on the 2024 Report for the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre and directed the County Manager to prepare a report and recommendation for consideration at a future Council meeting.
Friends of Landowners Association
Council received a presentation from the Friends of Landowners Association.
Municipal Election Bylaw
Council approved the first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 1431/25, a bylaw governing municipal elections in Lacombe County.
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for March 13 at 9 a.m. at the Lacombe County Administration Building.
**With information provided by Lacombe County
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