Regular Council Meeting Highlights for June 23, 2025

Stony Plain, AB

Councillor Melanie Loyns Sworn in as 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 Melanie Loyns was sworn in as Deputy Mayor effective until October 31, 2025.

Learn more in the agenda package on pages 6 to 9, or watch the meeting recording on the Town’s official YouTube channel.

RCMP Municipal Crime Statistics Report Presentation

Inspector Kevin McGillivray provided a presentation of the crime statistics for the Town of Stony Plain for the months of January to May 2025. The RCMP presents crime statistics twice annually with last night’s presentation highlighting percentage changes from 2021 to 2025. Inspector McGillivray provided additional context to categories that experienced larger percentage shifts. Following the presentation, Council accepted the RCMP Municipal Crime Statistics Report for information.

Find more information in the agenda package on pages 10 to 20, and 177 to 172 or watch the presentation through the meeting recording on the Town’s official YouTube channel.

Bylaw 2721/LUO/25 – Willow Park Stage 10A – Land Use Bylaw Amendment Receives Second and Third Readings

Council gave second and third readings to subsequently pass Bylaw 2721/LUO/25 after amending it to limit the maximum number of dwelling units allowed within the bylaw area to six. This amendment to the Land Use Bylaw facilitates further development in the Willow Park neighbourhood.

The amendment changes a portion of Plan 102 5523 Block 4 Lot 85 from R2 (Detached Dwelling Residential District) to R7 (Multi-Unit Building Residential District). The change aligns with the Municipal Development Plan and the intent of the Willow Park Area Structure Plan.

To learn more, read the agenda package on pages 61 to 64.

Bylaw 2724/AC/25 – Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw Receives Second and Third Readings

Following a review of information requested during the first reading on May 26, Council has given second and third readings to pass Bylaw 2724/AC/25 – Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. The bylaw establishes regulations for the control of domestic animals within the corporate boundaries of Stony Plain.

To learn more, read the agenda package on pages 65 to 127.

Bylaw 2723/AC/25 – Non-Domestic Animal Bylaw Receives Second and Third Readings

Last night, Council gave second reading to Bylaw 2723/AC/25 as amended, as well as third reading to subsequently pass the bylaw.

The Non-Domestic Animal Bylaw is a combination of existing livestock regulations from the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 2624/AC/19 combined with new regulations to introduce urban beekeeping and urban hen keeping in Stony Plain. The introduction of beekeeping and hen keeping regulations allows for these activities throughout the Town starting in 2026 with comprehensive licensing and care requirements to ensure these activities are done in a responsible and nuisance free manner.

To learn more, read the agenda package on pages 128 to 175, or watch the meeting recording, available on the Town’s official YouTube channel.

Citizen-at-Large Board Appointments – Policing Committee

Following approval of the Policing Committee Bylaw on February, 24, 2025, Administration advertised the new committee and recruitment for members through various channels. Over 40 applications were received with 11 interviews conducted. At last night’s meeting, Council appointed the following individuals:

• Councillor Laurie
• Councillor Meyer
• Zoe Pardo
• Kendall Olson
• Caroline Peel
• Dale Evert
• Michelle Aldana

Find more information in the agenda package on pages 179 to 181.

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.

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