2024 Weed Inspector Appointments Officer Appointment 

Council appointed Barb Welander, Michelle Benning, Emma Kimble and Mitchel Gorman as Weed Inspectors under the Weed Control Act of Alberta for the 2024 season. 

Council appointed the Operational Services Committee as an Independent Appeals Panel for 2024.

Grande Prairie Stompede Sponsorship 

Council approved $15,000 in sponsorship to the Grande Prairie Stompede; $10,000 in cash sponsorship, $5,000 in in-kind sponsorship through transit services.

Q4 2023 Financial Report 

Council received the unaudited financial statements and supporting information for the period ending December 31, 2023, for information. 

Council approved the transfer of the 2023 operating surplus of $597,000 to the Financial Stabilization Reserve.

2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

Council approved the audited consolidated financial statements of the City of Grande Prairie for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Amendment to Minimum Property Standards Bylaw (Foxtail Amendments)

Council passed Minimum Property Standards Bylaw C-1293B. The amendments include listing foxtail as an example of a Nuisance that might be found on a property and promoting informed management practices in naturalized areas.

Outdoor Event Permit Bylaw C-1405 Amendments

Council passed Outdoor Event Permit Bylaw C-1405B. The amendments include refining definitions to align with standard definitions and introducing an administrative review process.

Sidewalk Patio Program Policy 622

Council approved Sidewalk Patio Program Policy 622 and directed administration to draft an amendment to the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw to add an application fee of $100 for the Sidewalk Patio Program. 

Retail Cannabis Hours of Operation - Bylaw C-1393A

Council passed Business License Bylaw C-1393A. The amendments will allow cannabis retailers to be open for more hours each day.

Public Engagement Policy 128

Council directed Administration to prepare amendments to Public Engagement Policy 128 that will provide opportunity for Council involvement in exceptional/high priority engagements.

Grande Prairie Downtown Association

Council appointed John Kriska and Don Murray to the Grande Prairie Downtown Association Board for a term ending March 1, 2027.

2024 Budget Amendments

Council approved funding of the stormwater utility shortfall through a combination of municipal taxes, reserve funding and Council's Strategic Initiatives fund.