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Lacombe council, 13 October 2026

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The short version

Council reviewed its proposed 2027 operating and capital budgets and long-term capital plan, chose a $12 million design scenario for the new fire station, endorsed the regional library budget, and passed a utility bylaw change about waste carts.

📋 The agenda in short

6 items under Requests For Decision. Plus 3 routine items (opening, minutes, adjournment and the like).

✅ The minutes in short

6 passed.

Key decisions

6 passed
6.1 Parkland Regional Library System – 2027 Budget6.2 Fire Station Contractor Selection and Budget…6.3 Utility Bylaw Amendment 450.56.4 2027 Operating Budget and 2028-2029 Financial…6.5 2027 Capital Budget6.6 2028 – 2036 Capital Plan

Also on the agenda: CONSENT AGENDA · ADOPTION OF AGENDA · DARP Committee (ATIA Section 29)

✦ Plain-language summaryWritten from the City's official agenda and minutes with the help of AI. The official minutes are the final word. Spot a mistake? [email protected]
Item 6.1 · Requests For Decision

Parkland Regional Library System – 2027 Budget

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

The Parkland Regional Library System wants to raise what it charges member towns from $9.99 to $11.05 per person in 2027, mainly to pay for regular capital needs it used to cover from savings. For Lacombe, this would mean a contribution of $157,550.90 in 2027, up from $142,437.42 in 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Council endorsed the library system's 2027 budget at $11.05 per person and told staff to include the $157,550.90 cost in the proposed 2027 operating budget. Council also directed staff to require the library system to do a service audit and a staffing review.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Dykslag

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
THAT Council endorse the Parkland Regional Library System 2027 Budget, including a municipal requisition of $11.05 per capita.
THAT Council direct Administration to include the resulting $157,550.90 City of Lacombe requisition in the proposed 2027 Operating Budget for Council’s consideration.
THAT Council direct Administration to require that the Parkland Regional Library engage in a service audit to identify services beyond those required by legislation or contract, and a staffing review, to ensure that the library is suitably staffed to deliver the required services.
Item 6.2 · Requests For Decision

Fire Station Contractor Selection and Budget Scenarios

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

The City picked Chandos Construction LP to design and build the new Fire Station No. 1 at 4410 Woodland Drive. Staff asked Council to have design options prepared for both an $8 million and a $12 million budget, with a report back in December 2026; this step would not approve construction.

Decided (minutes)

Council changed the motion to remove the $8 million option, then directed staff to develop design options for Fire Station No. 1 based on a $12 million budget only and return with recommendations on scope and funding. Both the change and the final motion carried, with some members opposed; see the minutes for the recorded vote.

How council voted

4 – 3 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes · moved by Councillor de Bresser
THMayor Thalia HibbsAgainstJBCouncillor Justin de BresserAgainstCCCouncillor Chris ContentiAgainstSDCouncillor Sonja DykslagForTGCouncillor Torie GoingsForKPCouncillor Kim ProudForMSCouncillor Matt SpanFor
Motion text, as written in the minutes
THAT Council direct Administration to develop design options for Fire Station No. 1 based on $8 million and $12 million capital budget scenarios and return to Council with recommendations on project scope and funding.
THAT the main motion be amended to remove the words “$8 million and”.
THAT Council direct Administration to develop design options for Fire Station No. 1 based on $12 million capital budget scenario and return to Council with recommendations on project scope and funding.
Item 6.3 · Requests For Decision

Utility Bylaw Amendment 450.5

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

This change to the Utility Bylaw points residents to the Community Standards Bylaw for rules on putting out, removing and storing waste and recycling carts. Under that bylaw, carts must be taken off public property by 7:00 a.m. on the second day after collection.

Decided (minutes)

Council gave the bylaw amendment first, second and third readings at this meeting, so it passed.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Proud

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
THAT Council give first reading to the Utility Bylaw Amendment 450.5.
THAT Council give second reading to the Utility Bylaw Amendment 450.5.
THAT Council resolve to consider the third reading of Bylaw 450.5 at the same meeting as second reading.
THAT Council give third reading to the Utility Bylaw Amendment 450.5.
Item 6.4 · Requests For Decision

2027 Operating Budget and 2028-2029 Financial Plan

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Staff presented a proposed 2027 operating budget with a 3.9% municipal tax increase, above Council's 2.23% target, along with options to bring it down to that target. Council will discuss it at a budget workshop on October 28th-29th.

Decided (minutes)

Council acknowledged receiving the proposed 2027 operating budget and 2028-2029 financial plan. No budget or tax rate was adopted at this meeting.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor de Bresser

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
THAT Council acknowledge receipt of the proposed 2027 Operating Budget and 2028-2029 Financial Plan.
Item 6.5 · Requests For Decision

2027 Capital Budget

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Staff presented a proposed 2027 capital budget of $6,819,736 for 28 projects, including $2,300,000 for capital road works, $500,000 to demolish the former public works shop, and a new ball diamond. It will be discussed at the October 28th - 29th budget workshop.

Decided (minutes)

Council acknowledged receiving the proposed 2027 capital budget report. It was not adopted at this meeting.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Goings

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
THATCouncil acknowledge receipt of the proposed 2027 Capital Budget report as presented.
Item 6.6 · Requests For Decision

2028 – 2036 Capital Plan

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Staff presented a plan for capital projects from 2028 to 2036, estimated at $94.9M before inflation, including a new Pumphouse D, road renewal and a $2M placeholder for a seniors' lodge. The plan is for planning only and does not approve spending.

Decided (minutes)

Council acknowledged receiving the proposed 2028-2036 capital plan report.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Goings

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
THAT Council acknowledge receipt of the proposed 2028-2036 Capital Plan report.