Tri-Region Moves Forward with Regional Plan

Together with regional partners, the Town is moving forward with the Tri-Municipal Regional Plan (TMRP). Council was presented with the plan during last night’s meeting and have accepted the update for information. Following the signing of a letter of intent in January of 2019, Parkland County, the City of Spruce Grove, and the Town of Stony Plain have worked in collaboration to develop the TMRP. More information can be found in the official news release.

Find more information about the Tri-Municipal Regional Plan on pages 6 – 37 and 106 - 111 of the agenda.

Mayor’s Task Force Presents Community Resiliency Interim Report

Council was joined by the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Resiliency for a presentation of the group’s interim report. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, Mayor’s Task Forces were established to address challenges faced by residents during and following the crisis. Two streams were created, Economic and Social, with both wrapping up in July. The Mayor’s Task Force on Community Resiliency was launched in September to build on the immediate relief measures provided by both the Economic and Social streams earlier in the year.

The Mayor’s Task Force on Community Resiliency will present a final report to Council by June 1, 2021.

Read more about the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Resiliency’s interim report on pages 38 – 69 and 112 – 113 of the agenda.

Regional Transit Given the Greenlight

The Town is moving forward with regional transit. During last night’s meeting, Council adopted the revised Regional Transit Services Commission (RTSC) Resolution. The creation of the RTSC was first supported by Council at the February 24 meeting. The RTSC aims to increase transit mobility and integration within the Edmonton Metropolitan region at a lower cost. Eight municipalities have committed to participating in the RTSC including the City of Beaumont, the Town of Devon, the City of Edmonton, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, the City of Leduc, the City of St. Albert, the City of Spruce Grove, and the Town of Stony Plain.

Read more about the RTSC on pages 129 – 136 of the agenda.

New Member Appointed to the Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) gained a new member last night. Council appointed Hughena Burke to the PAC effective January 1, 2021. Citizen-at-Large boards are made up of community members selected through an annual recruitment process, this year’s recruitment taking place in July and August.

Read more about the appointment to the Planning Advisory Committee on pages 137 – 139 of the agenda.

Town Prepares for 2021 Municipal Election with Appointment of Returning Officers

With the 2021 municipal election scheduled for next fall, preparations are under way. Council appointed Legislative Services Manager LaRae Ellis as Returning Officer and Legislative Coordinator Christina Michaud as Substitute Returning Officer for the upcoming election. The 2021 municipal election will be held on October 18, 2021. More details including information on the nomination process will be made available in the months ahead.

Read more about the appointment of Returning Officers on pages 140 – 143 of the agenda.

Please note: This is not the official Town of Stony Plain council meeting minutes. Please refer to Agendas and Minutes for all supporting documents, and official meeting minutes that have been approved by Town Council.