Corporate Plan 2025-2027 Meeting Highlights

Stony Plain, Alberta

The Corporate Plan public meetings have concluded. Council reviewed the Recommended Corporate Plan and discussed Administration’s recommendations over the course of two evenings. The final Corporate Plan 2025-2027 will be presented to Council for approval on November 25, 2024, with the approved document published on the Corporate Plan webpage.

The Corporate Plan provides the resources and priorities to guide Town services, processes, and projects for the next three years. Each plan aims to achieve outcomes outlined in the Town’s Strategic Plan and is based on the vision and framework of the Municipal Development Plan.

“Each Corporate Plan is a strategic blueprint to action opportunities and address challenges. The recent public meetings allowed Council to critically review recommendations that will shape Stony Plain’s future. This Plan will guide our investment in services, infrastructure, and programs to support a stronger, more dynamic community,” says Town Manager Tom Goulden.

Several corporate initiatives, service improvements, and capital projects have been proposed for the 2025 schedule, including: 

• Old Town South Redevelopment
  • Old Town Community Plan Update
• Corporate Systems Strategy
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Phase 2
  • Cemetery Software
• Cemetery Construction
• Community Volunteer Leadership Development Program
• Staffing increases to enhance community services:
  • Economic Development Specialist
  • Legislative Clerk
  • RCMP Detachment Clerk
• Parks Level of Service Improvement
• Horticulture Level of Service Improvement
• Capital Infrastructure Replacement Reserve Funding
• On Demand Transit – Saturday Service
• Sanitary Master Plan Update
• Major Road Rehabilitation
  • 43 Street Construction
• Water Meter Replacement Program
• Transportation Safety and Crosswalk Improvement
  • Graybriar Drive
  • Oatway Drive
  • South Park Drive
• Water Main Network Upgrade

Proposed Tax Impact on Ratepayers for 2025

During the November 4 and 5 meetings, several motions were passed by Council directing revisions to the proposed tax increase. The result of these motions is a proposed tax increase of 7.41% for 2025 comprised of 4.91% plus 2.5% for the Community Recreation Facility. Increases to water and wastewater rates respectively have been proposed at $0.07 (1.8%) and $0.47 (12.6%) per cubic metre. Rate increases are the result of investing in the repair and maintenance required to maintain service levels as well as projects required to grow Stony Plain. The stormwater rate is set to increase by $0.25 (1.0%) monthly for single-family homes. In addition, the waste management rate was proposed at a 1.0% increase or $0.30 per residential property.

“Corporate planning is a collaborative process that requires thoughtful prioritization of our community's needs. The recommended 2025-2027 Plan reflects our commitment to sustainable growth and responsible stewardship, balancing essential capital projects with prudent financial planning. The dedication of Administration is demonstrated in this Plan, and together, we are working to meet today’s demands while investing in a future-ready Stony Plain,” says Mayor William Choy.

Recordings of the Corporate Plan meetings can be viewed on the Stony Plain YouTube Channel.

Please note: This is not the official Town of Stony Plain council meeting minutes. Please refer to Agendas and Minutes for all supporting documents, and official meeting minutes that have been approved by Town Council.

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