City of Lloydminster

Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, March 24, 2025

Time:

1:30 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers

Members Present

• Mayor Gerald Aalbers
• Councillor Michele Charles Gustafson
• Councillor Michael Diachuk
• Councillor David Lopez
• Councillor Jim Taylor
• Councillor Justin Vance
• Councillor Jason Whiting

Staff Present

• Dion Pollard, City Manager
• Tracy Simpson, Executive Manager, Community Development Services
• Don Stang, Executive Manager Operations
• Wendy Leaman, Executive Coordinator
• Marilyn Lavoie, City Clerk
• Adele Wakaruk, Executive Manager, Corporate Services
• Leo Pare, Director Communications
• Shannon Rowan, Legislative Services Coordinator
• Hailey Stark, Legislative Services Admin

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1.

Call to Order and Silent Moment of Personal Reflection

Mayor Aalbers called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.

2.

Additions/Deletions to the Agenda

3.

Approval of the Agenda

• Motion No. 76-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Charles Gustafson
  Seconded By: Councillor Vance

  That the Agenda dated March 24, 2025 be approved.

  CARRIED

4.

Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes

• Motion No. 77-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Vance
  Seconded By: Councillor Whiting

  ​That the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated March 10, 2025 be approved.

  CARRIED

5.

Business Arising from the Minutes

6.

New Business; Department Reports

6.1

City Manager's Office

6.1.1

Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI)

• Motion No. 78-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Lopez
  Seconded By: Councillor Whiting

  That Council support the participation in First Nation - Municipal Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI) from March 24, 2025 until March 2027.

  CARRIED

6.2

Operations

6.2.1

Asphalt Patching Program – Contract Award

• Motion No. 79-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Whiting
  Seconded By: Councillor Taylor

  That Council approve the award of the 2025 – 2027 Asphalt Patching Program to ASL Paving Ltd. for an estimated yearly cost of $601,624, plus applicable taxes, and that Administration be authorized to sign and seal all necessary documents.

  CARRIED

6.2.2

Geotechnical Materials Testing – Standing Offer Agreement – Consultant Award

• Motion No. 80-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Whiting
  Seconded By: Councillor Vance

  That Council approve the award of the three (3) year Geotechnical Materials Testing Standing Offer Agreement to SolidEarth Geotechnical Inc., and that Administration be authorized to sign and seal all necessary documents.

  CARRIED

6.2.3

Business Technology Services Office located in DC1 District – 4824 47 Street

• Motion No. 81-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Vance
  Seconded By: Councillor Lopez

  That Council approve the application for Business Technology Services Office at 4824 47 Street, Lloydminster, SK, legally described as Lot 30-32, Block 5, Plan B1127 in the DC1- Direct Control 1 District subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule “A”.

  CARRIED
• Motion No. 82-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Vance
  Seconded By: Councillor Taylor

  That Council delegate the Development Officer to review and approve any sign permit connected to this application that complies with requirements of the Land Use Bylaw 5-2016.

  CARRIED

7.

Bylaws

7.1

Bylaw No. 02-2025 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw

• Motion No. 83-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Taylor
  Seconded By: Councillor Diachuk

  That Council grant first reading to Bylaw No. 02-2025 Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw.

  CARRIED

8.

Mayor/Councillor Reports

8.1

Mayor Report as of March 21, 2025

Mayor Aalbers reported he attended budget meetings for both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Mayor Aalbers concluded his report by offering congratulations to the local minor hockey teams who have advanced to playoffs and have brought medals back.

9.

Any Other Matters

10.

Inquiries from the Media

The media requested to speak with Mayor Aalbers.

• Motion No. 84-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Diachuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Vance

  That the March 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting recess for a short break at 2:19 PM.

  CARRIED

11.

In Camera Session

The media interviews were conducted and then the March 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting reconvened at 2:39 PM.

• Motion No. 85-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Taylor
  Seconded By: Councillor Whiting

  That the March 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting go into a closed session as per LAFOIP Section 16(1)(a) at 2:40 PM.

  CARRIED
• Motion No. 86-2025
  Moved By: Councillor Diachuk
  Seconded By: Councillor Vance

  That the March 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting resume open session at 5:17 PM.

  CARRIED

12.

Adjournment

• Motion No. -2025
  Moved By: Councillor Taylor

  ​That the March 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 5:17 PM.

  CARRIED