Governance and Priorities Meeting Highlights for February 3, 2025

Alberta Parenting for the Future Association Update Presented to Council

At last night’s Council meeting, the Alberta Parenting for the Future Association (APFA) shared highlights from the past year, plans for 2025, and strategies to support emerging family needs.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 6 to 7.

2024 External Audit Planning Report Presented to Council

The 2024 External Financial Audit Planning Report has been presented to Council. As per Canadian Audit Standards, an external audit of the Town’s financials is carried out annually and the planning report communicated to Council.

Findings from the financial audit will be presented at the April 28, 2025 Council Meeting.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 14 to 21.

2024 Development Activity Report Presented to Council for Information

In 2021, the Town established a process to report on annual development activity for the previous calendar year based on a desire from developers, businesses, and residents to receive additional information on development activity in Stony Plain. The 2024 Development Activity Report includes an overview of the following items:

• Land development inquiries;
• Subdivisions, development agreements, and endorsements;
• Development and building permits;
• Gas, plumbing, electrical, and private sewage disposal system permits;
• Zero lot line development; and
• Secondary suites.

At last night’s Council Meeting, Council accepted the 2024 Development Activity Report for information.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 22 to 68.

2024 Environmental Portfolio Progress Update Presented to Council

At last night’s meeting, the 2024 Environmental Portfolio Progress Update was presented to Council. In 2021, the Town developed its first Environmental Master Plan (EMP) to establish a vision and develop policies to become a leader in environmental stewardship. This work included the Environmental Stewardship Strategy (ESS), an action plan to advance environmental goals and achieve the vision identified in the EMP.

The recent update provides a summary of changes and additions made between January and December 2024.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 69 to 110.

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.