TAMRMS#: B06
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Downtown Entertainment District
Notice given by: Councillor Killick
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PROPOSED MOTION(S):
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That Administration prepare an agenda report regarding the establishment of an entertainment district for the downtown district in St. Albert, outlining process, associated budgetary requirements, and potential next steps, for Council's consideration by the end of Q3 2025.
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ADMINISTRATION'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTENT OF THE MOTION
As the Government of Alberta has enacted legislation that allows municipalities to create a bylaw called an "Entertainment district" with defined boundaries, Council wishes that Administration explore the potential of establishing an entertainment district in downtown St. Albert. Work would include detailing the process to establish an Entertainment district and potential budgetary requirements for this work by the end of Q3 2025.
ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION
That Standing Committee of the Whole direct Administration to develop a comprehensive, action-oriented plan to enhance downtown vibrancy, which focuses on defined tangible actions along with budgetary requirements, which can be implemented in a 1-to-5-year period, and which would include the opportunity for an entertainment district bylaw, to be presented for Council's consideration by Q2 2026.
PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present a motion for which Councillor Killick gave notice on May 15, 2025.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Administration has been working with the St. Albert Downtown Business Association on initiatives that promote sustained vibrancy and are designed to enhance the visual aesthetic, increase visitor foot traffic, and boost consumer spending. To support this work, there have been ongoing discussions about creating a new municipal bylaw that would establish an entertainment district in the downtown core.
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