Organizational and Regular Council Meeting Highlights for October 26, 2026

Organizational and Regular Council Meeting Highlights for October 26, 2026 

You can watch the meeting recording on the Town’s official Agenda and Minutes webpage through the meeting calendar. 

Any previous Council meetings can be found on the Town’s official YouTube channel.

Councillor Miranda Niebergall Appointed Deputy Mayor

The Deputy Mayor is a member of Council who is appointed by Council to act as Mayor in the absence or incapacity of the Mayor. The Deputy Mayor position is appointed to each Councillor in a rotation. At last night’s Council Meeting, Councillor Miranda Niebergall was sworn in as Deputy Mayor effective until February 28, 2027.

Council Approves 2026-2027 Meeting Schedule 

Council approved the 2026–2027 Council meeting schedule. All Governance and Priorities Committee and Regular Council meetings will begin at 5 PM, and Corporate Plan meetings will begin at 4:30 PM. Meetings will take place at the Town Office Council Chambers located at 4905 51 Avenue, Stony Plain.
This schedule establishes the dates, times, and locations for Council meetings through to the 2027 Organizational Meeting.

Council Appointments to Agencies, Boards, and Commissions

During last night’s meeting, Council members were appointed to various Agencies, Boards, and Commissions for the 2026 to 2027 term. These appointments last until the 2027 Organizational Meeting and ensure Stony Plain’s interests are represented on local and regional committees and that the Town continues to play an active role in collaborative governance and community partnerships.

Citizen-at-Large Board Appointments

At last night’s meeting, Council appointed public members to fill vacancies on various Council-appointed boards and committees effective January 1, 2027.

 
Full lists of appointments can be found in the Organizational Meeting Agenda Package from pages 12 to 14. 

South Creek Stage 5A & 5B – Land Use Bylaw Amendment 

Last night, a public hearing was held for South Creek Stage 5A & 5B.  
Council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 2745/LUO/26, a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 2735/LUO/26. The proposed amendment facilitates the next development stage of South Creek. 
The proposal amends a portion of NW ¼ 30-52-27 W4M and Plan 052 3763 Block 1 Lot 2 within the Land Use Districts Map from FD – Future Development District to R5 – Small Lot Mixed-Form Residential District, P1 - Parks District, P3 - Utility District and a proposed road while enabling some zero-lot line development. 

Brickyard Stage 7 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment 

Council gave first reading to Bylaw 2748/LUO/26, a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 2735/LUO/26, that will facilitate the next development stage of the Brickyard.

The proposal amends a portion of Descriptive Plan 262 0588 Block 34 Lot 1 within the Land Use District Map R2 – Detached Dwelling Residential District and R4 – Mixed Form Residential District to R5 – Mixed Form Residential District while enabling some zero-lot line development.  

A public hearing will be scheduled for Bylaw 2748/LUO/26. 

NW Atim Creek Stage 1 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment 

Council gave first reading to Bylaw 2750/LUO/26, a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 2735/LUO/26, to facilitate the first stage of development in the NW quarter section of the Atim Creek Business Park Area Structure Plan area. 

The proposal amends a portion of NW ¼ 6-53-27-4 within the Land Use District map from FD – Future Development to M1 – Business Industrial District and P3 – Utility District. 

A public hearing will be scheduled for Bylaw 2750/LUO/26. 

SE Atim Creek Stage 1 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment

Council gave first reading to Bylaw 2751/LUO/26, a Bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 2735/LUO/26, to facilitate the first stage of development of the SE quarter section of the Atim Creek Business Park Area Structure Plan area. 

The proposal amends a portion of SE ¼ 6-53-27-4 within the Land Use District Map from FD – Future Development District to M1 – Business Industrial District and P3 – Utility District. 

A public hearing will be scheduled for Bylaw 2751/LUO/26. 

Accumulated Surplus – Restricted Reserves Policy C-FS-073 

Last night, Administration presented the Town’s Accumulated Surplus – Restricted Reserves Policy for review and approval of proposed changes. Council approved Policy C-FS-073 and repealed Accumulated Surplus – Restricted Reserves Policy C-FS-055. 

2025 Year End Financial Trend Report 

Last night, Administration presented the Financial Trend Report to Council for information. 
Annually, Administration prepares a historical financial trend report to show key financial indicators and trends over a ten-year period. The report is used to support the annual Corporate Planning cycle and helps to identify future needs of the community. 

Learn more about the Agenda Items in the October 26, 2026, Agenda Package. 

Please note: This is not the official Town of Stony Plain Council Meeting Minutes. Refer to Agendas and Minutes for supporting documents and approved meeting minutes.