Regular Council Meeting Highlights for April 28, 2025

Stony Plain, AB

2024 Audited Financial Statements Presented and Accepted for Information

At last night’s meeting, the Town of Stony Plain’s audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, were presented to Council. Phil Dirks, an external auditor and partner at Metrix Group LLP, delivered the financial report, which was completed in accordance with Section 281 of the Municipal Government Act. The audit reflects the Town’s commitment to strong governance, financial transparency, and strategic alignment under the 2025–2028 Strategic Plan.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 6 to 20 and 368 to 404.

Land Use Bylaw Update 2025 Received Second and Third Readings

Council gave second and third readings to an amended Bylaw 2719/LUO/25, approving the 2025 Land Use Bylaw (LUB) update following a public hearing.

This year’s annual update focuses on terminology changes, reorganizing general regulations and definitions, consolidating similar use classes and refining parking and access regulations.

Find more information in the agenda package on pages 22 to 349 and 363 to 366.

Development Incentive Policy Approved

Council approved the new Development Incentive Policy C-CAO-067, replacing the previous Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-Unit Residential Infill Policy. The updated policy aligns with the Town’s strategic priorities and expands incentives to encourage residential, commercial, and industrial development.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 405 to 431.

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 Council.