Regular Council Meeting Highlights for July 13, 2026

You can watch the meeting recording on the Town’s official YouTube channel.

Genesis on the Lakes Land Use Bylaw Amendment Receives First Reading
Council gave first reading to Bylaw 2744/LUO/26, a proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment for Genesis on the Lakes Stages 4B and 4C, and authorized Administration to schedule a public hearing for August 24, 2026.

The proposed amendment would redistrict a portion of the development from R6, Comprehensively Planned Residential District, to R4, Mixed-Form Residential District. The change would support a mix of detached and semi-detached homes while maintaining existing restrictions on row house development.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 35 to 58.

Recreation Facility Front End Debenture Bylaw Approved
Council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 2742/DEB/26, authorizing debenture borrowing of up to $3.8 million for the construction of the Community Recreation Facility.

The borrowing will fund the remaining developer off-site levy portion of the project. Principal and interest payments are expected to be funded through the collection of recreation off-site levies. 

Construction of the facility began in 2024 and is expected to continue into late 2026.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 60 to 64.

Public Works Facility Phase 2 Debenture Bylaw Approved
Council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 2740/DEB/26, authorizing debenture borrowing of up to $2.045 million for Phase 2 of the Public Works Administrative Building project.

Phase 2 was approved through the 2026–2028 Corporate Plan and includes renovations to the former administrative building. 

The total project budget is $3.045 million, including $1 million in grant funding.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 66 to 70.

Strategic and Corporate Plan Q2 2026 Report Accepted for Information
Council accepted the Strategic and Corporate Plan Q2 2026 Report for information.

The quarterly report provides an update on progress toward the actions and results identified in the Town’s Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and Corporate Plan 2026–2028.

Progress during the quarter included the launch of public engagement for the Municipal Development Plan update, completion of the first cohort with the Inspired to Lead program, continued planning for the opening of the Community Recreation Facility, and advancement of several municipal infrastructure projects.

Administration will present the Q3 2026 update to Council in October.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 71 to 80.

2025 Annual Report Accepted for Information
Council accepted the 2025 Annual Report for information.

The report highlights the Town’s achievements throughout 2025 and includes the audited financial statements and key statistical information from the past five years. It is intended to provide residents and stakeholders with a transparent overview of the Town’s financial and non-financial performance.

The report has been submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association for the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting. The Town has received the award for 14 consecutive years. 

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 82 to 167.

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.