Regular Council Meeting Highlights for March 27, 2023

Art in Public Places Strategy Presented to Council

The Town of Stony Plain recognizes that art, culture, and heritage are necessary components of a sustainable community. The completion of the Art in Public Places Strategy will guide the growth of the public art and murals programs.

The 2022-2025 Strategic Plan of Council identified “Developing a public art strategy to guide the placement and design of public art.” This strategy is also one of the recommended actions in the Arts, Culture and Heritage Action Plan.

Learn more about the update in the agenda package on pages 21 – 35.

New Municipal Historic Resources Policy to be Reviewed Further

Town Council has provided feedback and requested further review of the proposed Municipal Historic Resources Policy C-CD-058 which was set to replace Municipal Historic Designation Policy 415/10/08/SP.

Having a Historic Resources Policy would allow the municipality to be immediately reactive to any property owner wishing to designate their building/property. Additionally, it would provide a vehicle for the municipality to be proactive if a valuable historic building/property is in jeopardy of being destroyed.

Learn more about the update in the agenda package on pages 59 – 73.

Alberta Community Partnership Grant – Midsized Cities Initiative

Last night, Council was provided with information on the Unlocking the Full Potential of Alberta’s Midsized Cities Initiative and has passed a resolution supporting the project to access an Alberta Community Partnership grant to complete the initiative.

The Alberta Midsized Cities Mayors’ Caucus (MCMC) represents 24 urban centres and constitutes a total population of approximately one million people. The purpose of MCMC is to strengthen the significance and position of Alberta’s mid-sized cities as a relevant and important voice within the province-wide framework.

Learn more about the update in the agenda package on pages 75 – 81.

Council Approves the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

Each year, Council reviews and updates the Strategic Plan. This allows for a renewed consideration of what has been accomplished and to contemplate what new strategic commitments and key actions are required to reach Council's vision for the community. This also allows for nimbleness to evolving or new challenges and opportunities.

The 2023-2026 Strategic Plan continues to focus on an overarching theme of guiding community growth with both broad intention, as well as specific projects that are identified to build on this theme. The direction outlined will ensure the organization and community continue to progress towards the vision of Uniquely Stony Plain.

Learn more about the update in the agenda package on pages 83 – 108.

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.