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Sylvan Lake council, 3 November 2026

Governance and Priorities meeting · 4:00 PM · Town of Sylvan Lake meeting list

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The short version
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Council was to hear budget requests from the Sylvan Lake Archives and Library, look at new tools and ideas for planning taxes and utility costs, and get updates on the water system, the Winter Village and a resident survey ahead of 2027 budget talks.

📋 The agenda in short

9 items under Delegation, Discussion Items. Plus 16 routine items (opening, minutes, adjournment and the like).

✅ The minutes in short

Not posted yet. Decisions fill in once the minutes are published.

Up for decision

3.a WaterWorth Budget Software3.b Sylvan Lake Archives3.c Sylvan Lake Library4.a WaterWorth Budget Software4.b Alternate Taxation Options4.c Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program4.d Water System Status and Supply Update4.e Winter Village Discussion4.f 2026 Laker Feedback Survey

Also on the agenda: Emergency Evacuation Procedure · Public Notice - Audio and Video Recording in Progress · Adoption of the Agenda · Council Committees and Events Reports · Pumpkin Trail · Chatting with Council · Swearing in Ceremony · Organizational Meeting of Council · Bull Riders Canada Finals · Regular Meeting of Council - Budget Presentations · Regular Meeting of Council - Budget Presentations · Regular Meeting of Council - Budget Deliberations · Regular Meeting of Council · Land Matter · Budget Discussion · Adjourn

✦ Plain-language summaryWritten from the Town's official agenda and minutes with the help of AI. The official minutes are the final word. Spot a mistake? [email protected]
Item 3.a · Delegation

WaterWorth Budget Software

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

WaterWorth was to present a long-term financial planning model for the Town's water and wastewater utilities. It shows costs, debt and revenue over time. The model is still a work in progress and does not yet recommend changes to utility rates.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 3.b · Delegation

Sylvan Lake Archives

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

The Sylvan Lake and District Archives Society was to present its 2027 budget request. It asks for an operating grant from the Town of $47,940.00, up from $33,186.69 in 2026, and describes its community work, staff and volunteers.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 3.c · Delegation

Sylvan Lake Library

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

The Library Board was to present its 2027 budget. It asks for a 4.39% ($21,745) increase in the Town's funding to the library, mainly for staff and longer front desk hours, as library visits and borrowing have grown.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 4.a · Discussion Items

WaterWorth Budget Software

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Staff report on the WaterWorth software the Town bought to plan long-term water and wastewater costs and future utility rates. It was paid for from the utility budget and no new money is requested; staff recommend Council receive the report as information.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 4.b · Discussion Items

Alternate Taxation Options

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

At Council's request, staff present other ways to set property taxes before 2027 budget talks, such as higher rates for vacant or derelict homes, minimum taxes, and different rates for annexed lands. The report says provincial law does not allow a separate tax rate for short-term rentals, but a higher business licence fee is an option.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 4.c · Discussion Items

Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Council was asked whether to join a federal program, run by Alberta Municipalities, that would give free home energy upgrades to low- and moderate-income households. The Town's share could be $75,000, $150,000 or $300,000, with federal matching of $250,000, $500,000 or $1,000,000.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 4.d · Discussion Items

Water System Status and Supply Update

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Staff update on the water system after summer 2026. Normal conservation measures stayed in place. The update covers projects such as the Northeast Gateway supply main (to start in November 2026), the South Reservoir upgrade (targeted for June 2027), new wells, and the decommissioning of Well 13.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 4.e · Discussion Items

Winter Village Discussion

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Staff outline the 2026/2027 Winter Village plan: lights on from November 13th and nightly light-and-music shows at 7pm from December 5th to New Years Day. The estimated cost to the Town is $61,500 - $64,000 per season, and the Winter Village Committee can contribute $2,000 per year.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.

Item 4.f · Discussion Items

2026 Laker Feedback Survey

Decision pending

Proposed (agenda)

Staff share results of the 2026 Laker Feedback Survey, which had 378 responses, to help guide budget talks. Staff ask whether Council wants a citizen satisfaction and/or budget survey in 2027.

Decided (minutes)

Not decided yet. This fills in when the minutes are published.