MINUTES OF THE CITY OF LEDUC

COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, Leduc Civic Centre

1 Alexandra Park, Leduc, Alberta

Present:

• Mayor B. Young, 
• Councillor B. Beckett, 
• Councillor G. Finstad, 
• Councillor B. Hamilton, 
• Councillor L. Hansen, 
• Councillor R. Pollard, 
• and Councillor L. Tillack 

Also Present:

• D. Prohar, City Manager 
• and C. Belke, City Clerk 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor B. Young called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• MOVED by Councillor G. Finstad

  That the agenda be adopted as presented.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

3.

PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council approve the proposed consent agenda and respective recommendations.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

  The following items were passed by consent agenda:

  4.1 Approval of Minutes of the Council Meeting held April 7, 2025

  10.1 Bylaw No. 1208-2025 - 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw (1st Reading)

  10.4 Bylaw No. 1213-2025 - Amendment to Robinson Area Structure Plan (1st Reading)

  10.5 Bylaw No. 1214-2025 - Redistricting Robinson Stages 13, 15 & 18 (1st Reading)

  10.6 Bylaw No. 1215-2025 - Redistricting Fraser Stage 1 (1st Reading)

  10.7 Bylaw No. 1217-2025 – Redistricting Meadowview Stage 22 (1st Reading)

  10.8 Bylaw No. 1218-2025 - Redistricting Black Stone Stage 9 (1st Reading) 

  10.9 Bylaw No. 1219-2025 - Redistricting Woodbend Stage 9 (1st Reading)

  14.1.1 Council Appointment of Public Members to the Policing Committee 2025

  
  

4.

ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

4.1

Approval of Minutes of the Council Meeting held April 7, 2025

This item was passed by consent agenda.

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That the minutes of the Council Meeting held April 7, 2025, be approved as presented.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

5.

RECOGNITION ITEMS

There were no Recognition Items for the agenda.

6.

PUBLIC COMMENTARY

C. Danyluk-Boisvert, Leduc resident, shared her concerns that as Leduc continues to develop and grow, that the City does not overlook the importance of green space, and, specifically, Telford Lake.

7.

PRESENTATIONS

7.1

Edmonton Airports

G. Krischke, Board Member, Edmonton Airports, introduced T. Mulrooney, Chief Technology Officer and Vice-President Innovation, Edmonton Airports, and M. Keehn, President and CEO, Edmonton Airports. M. Keehn gave a PowerPoint presentation (attached to agenda) with the Annual Corporate Update for City of Leduc Municipal Council, and responded to questions from Council.

Councillor B. Hamilton joined the meeting at 5:52 pm.

 

 

   

8.

PUBLIC HEARING

8.1

Bylaw No. 1212-2025 - Redistricting Robinson Stage 14

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1212-2025 open at 6:00 pm.

Written Submissions:

No written submissions were received.

Presentations:

Administration

A. Renneberg, Senior Planner, gave a presentation about Bylaw No. 1212-2025, and responded to Council's questions.

Other Presentations

There were no other presentations.

Mayor B. Young declared the Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1212-2025 closed at 6:05 pm.

9.

BUSINESS

9.1

2024 Audited Financial Statements - Auditor Presentation

T. Bowers, CPA, Senior Manager, MNP LLP, gave a PowerPoint presentation about the 2024 Audited Financial Statements, (attached to agenda) and responded to questions from Council.

9.2

2024 Year End Results

• MOVED by Councillor L. Hansen

  That Council approve the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor R. Pollard

  That the 2024 Operating Budget be adjusted to include the Operating carry forward of $25,000.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

   

     

               

  
  
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That the 2025 Capital Budget be adjusted to include the capital adjustments of $180,000 to be funded by the Pay As You Go Reserve.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

9.3

EIA Shuttle Cost Sharing Agreement

M. Pieters, General Manager, Infrastructure and Planning, gave a presentation about the proposed agreement with Edmonton International Airport and Leduc County for the provision of transit services, and responded to questions from Council.

• MOVED by Councillor G. Finstad

  That Council authorizes Administration to enter into the “Edmonton International Airport Shuttle Cost Share Agreement” with Leduc County and the Edmonton International Airport, provided as an attachment to the April 14, 2025, report entitled “EIA Shuttle Cost Sharing Agreement”, to continue to operate the Edmonton International Airports On-site Transit.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.

BYLAWS

10.1

Bylaw No. 1208-2025 - 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw (1st Reading)

This item was passed by consent agenda.

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1208-2025 first reading.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.2

Bylaw No. 1211-2025 – Fraser Area Structure Plan (1st Reading)

A. Renneberg, Senior Planner, gave a presentation about Bylaw No. 1211-2025, the Fraser Area Structure Plan, and responded to questions from Council.

• MOVED by Councillor R. Pollard

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1211-2025 first reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.3

Bylaw No. 1212-2025 - Redistricting Robinson Stage 14 (2nd and 3rd Readings)

• MOVED by Councillor L. Hansen

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1212-2025 second reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1212-2025 third reading.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.4

Bylaw No. 1213-2025 - Amendment to Robinson Area Structure Plan (1st Reading)

This item was passed by consent agenda.

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1213-2025 first reading.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.5

Bylaw No. 1214-2025 - Redistricting Robinson Stages 13, 15 & 18 (1st Reading)

This item was passed by consent agenda.

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1214-2025 first reading.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.6

Bylaw No. 1215-2025 - Redistricting Fraser Stage 1 (1st Reading)

This item was passed by consent agenda.

 

               

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1215-2025 first reading.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.7

Bylaw No. 1217-2025 – Redistricting Meadowview Stage 22 (1st Reading)

This item was passed by consent agenda.

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1217-2025 first reading.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.8

Bylaw No. 1218-2025 - Redistricting Black Stone Stage 9 (1st Reading)

This item was passed by consent agenda.

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1218-2025 first reading.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

10.9

Bylaw No. 1219-2025 - Redistricting Woodbend Stage 9 (1st Reading)

This item was passed by consent agenda.

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council give Bylaw No. 1219-2025 first reading.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

11.

UPDATES FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES

No updates were provided.

12.

INFORMATION REPORTS

There were no Information Reports for the agenda.

13.

COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE

There were no Committee-of-the-Whole items for the agenda.

14.

CLOSED SESSION

• MOVED by Councillor B. Hamilton

  That Council move into Closed Session per sections 16, 17, 24, 27 and 29 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

  Council moved into Closed Session at 6:32 pm.

  
  

14.1

Council Closed Session

14.1.1

Council Appointment of Public Members to the Policing Committee 2025

FOIP s. 17, 24 and 29

This item was passed by consent agenda.

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council appoint Bill Casey and Michael Bole as City of Leduc resident public members to the Policing Committee to fulfill a two-year term from May 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously
• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council appoint Russell Lee and Greg Binnie as a City of Leduc resident public members to the Policing Committee to fulfill a three-year term from May 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027.

  In Favour: (6)

  Mayor B. Young, Councillor B. Beckett, Councillor G. Finstad, Councillor L. Hansen, Councillor L. Tillack, and Councillor R. Pollard

  Motion Carried Unanimously

14.2

Committee-of-the-Whole Closed Session

14.2.1

TLA Update for April 14, 2025

FOIP s. 16, 24 and 27

Also in attendance:

Executive Committee

C. Belke, City Clerk

M. Hormazabal, Deputy City Clerk

T. Broughm, Director, Planning and Economic Development

D. Peck, Manager, Planning and Development

K. Stadnyk, Senior Development Planner

L. Howarth, Director, Community and Social Development

M. Kane, Strategic Advisor

K. Yake, Manager, Communications and Marketing Advisory Services

T. Broughm, Director, Planning and Economic Development, gave the TLA Update for April 14, 2025, and responded to questions from Council.

14.2.2

Development Update for April 14, 2025

FOIP s. 16, 24, and 25 

Also in attendance:

Executive Committee

C. Belke, City Clerk

M. Hormazabal, Deputy City Clerk

T. Broughm, Director, Planning and Economic Development

D. Peck, Manager, Planning and Development

K. Stadnyk, Senior Development Planner

M. Kane, Strategic Advisor

K. Yake, Manager, Communications and Marketing Advisory Services

D. Peck, Manager, Planning and Development, gave a PowerPoint presentation with the Development Update for April 14, 2025 (attached to closed agenda), and, along with D. Prohar, City Manager, responded to questions from Council.

14.2.3

Bill 50 Update

FOIP s. 24

Also in attendance:

Executive Committee

C. Belke, City Clerk

M. Hormazabal, Deputy City Clerk

M. Kane, Strategic Advisor

K. Yake, Manager, Communications and Marketing Advisory Services

D. Prohar, City Manager, gave an Update on Bill 50, and responded to questions from Council.

14.3

Back to Open Session

• MOVED by Councillor B. Beckett

  That Council return to Open Session.

  Motion Carried Unanimously

  Council returned to Open Session at 7:30pm.

  
  

15.

ADJOURNMENT

The Council meeting adjourned at 7:31 pm.