Regular Council Meeting Highlights for March 6, 2023

Asset Management Update for 2022

An overview of asset management activity in 2022 was presented to Council at last night’s meeting. Enhancing long-term capital planning and processes to guide investments in our infrastructure, and pursuing strategic investment in capital projects that support economic growth and diversification in our community with a keen focus on return on investment, are both key actions identified in the Strategic Plan.

Through the Asset Management Policy, the Town is working to manage risks and support the sustainable delivery of services. Since its approval in 2019, the policy has improved processes and the analysis of asset data. In 2022, the Engineering and Technology departments collected data and assessed conditions on the Towns stormwater culverts and sidewalk networks, conducted inspections bridges, digitized significant amounts of paper drawings, and expanded GIS capabilities.

Learn more about the update in the agenda package on pages 12 – 47.

2023 Waste Progress Update

At last night’s Council meeting, Town Administration presented Council with an update on waste progress. The waste audit conducted in 2022 showed progress on Administrations efforts to improve total waste diversion. The diversion rate for 2022 was 48% based on collection. This is compared to 46.6% in Spruce Grove and 20% in Parkland County.

Planned changes to the Recycle Center were also presented. The proposed changes will be implemented over time in 2023 and 2024 and include the addition of tire recycling, as well as improvements to the site.

Administration announced results of last years Shred-it event along with the date and details of the upcoming event.

The Town’s commitment to focus on environmental sustainability by protecting and managing its environmental impact to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs can be found in the Strategic Plan.

Learn more about the update in the agenda package on pages 49 – 62.

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.