Plans, Reports, and Studies

See the tables below for the plans, reports and studies adopted by Cold Lake City Council, or material presented to the public during open houses or other public consultations. The material found here falls under five broad categories:

Council: These plans, reports and studies focus on priorities and projects for the community at large, including business plans and master plans for amenities that council has identified as a priority.
Recreation: These focus on a vision for major amenities and recreation opportunities. Master plans are "high level" documents that can be frequently changed and updated as progress is made towards the overall vision.
Infrastructure: With a focus on critical municipal infrastructure such as roads, water, storm water and transportation, these are overseen by the City's Infrastructure services department.
Planning and Development: These plans, reports and studies focus on development in the community. From "high level" plans providing a guide for the development of the entire city to approved plans for a particular neighbourhood and the vision for development along the City's boarders with the M.D. of Bonnyville, the plans found here guide the growth in and around our community.
Social Studies: These plans look at the community's needs and wants from a social programming perspective, guiding programming decisions that help to address social concerns. The programs help provide individuals and families with the resourced needed to become resilient, thriving members of their community.
Public Open Houses and Presentations: These are presented by council or administration to the public at council meetings, open houses and various other forums. From time to time, we will also post presentations that groups have given to council and have made available for the public's information.

Plans, Reports and Studies: Council
Title	Date	Description
Medical Clinic Business Plan Medical Clinic Quick Facts	December 2022	Cold Lake City Council voted in favour of starting the legislated process of creating a Municipally Controlled Corporation that will operate a Medical Clinic in the community. Please note that a Public Hearing for the proposed Municipally Controlled Corporation has been rescheduled from February to January 24, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Economic Development Strategy	March 2019	The City of Cold Lake's Economic Development Strategy was spearheaded by the Cold Lake Economic Development Advisory Committee. The plan was commissioned in 2018, and prepared by McSweeney and Associates after several rounds of public consultations, including open houses, public surveys, as well as targeted interviews and focus groups. This plan is intended to provide council with a broad framework to assist with making plans and developing priorities for economic development in the City of Cold Lake. It is also intended to be used as a resource by the local and regional business community.
Cemetery Master Plan	August 2017	Prepared by LEES+Associates after consulting with the City's administration and the public, this document provides a vision for the future development of the municipally owned cemeteries in the City of Cold Lake. It provides a plan for the services and management of the cemeteries.
Cold Lake Health Assessment	May 2017	This study was commissioned by the City of Cold Lake, the M.D. of Bonnyville and the Town of Bonnyville to evaluate the effects of further water withdrawals on the water level of Cold Lake, and to evaluate the effects of changes in the water level on lake health.
City of Cold Lake Business Plan	2015	This business plan provides residents with Council's vision for the community over the next five years. It also provides a plan for achieving the vision.
Remuneration Review	2013	A council-appointed committee was established to review the compensation package for elected officials in the City of Cold Lake, and to propose any needed changes. In its work, the committee compared the existing compensation package to those offered by other municipalities.

Plans, Reports and Studies: Recreation
Title	Date	Description
Intermunicipal Trails Master Plan	October 2023	The Intermunicipal Trails Master Plan is a collaborative effort of the M.D. of Bonnyville and the City of Cold Lake to guide improvements to the connectivity and quality of the region’s trails and trail experiences for residents and visitors. These efforts are intended to function as a foundation and as a catalyst for the administrations to achieve their respective quality of life, community, environmental, and economic goals.
Aquatics Centre Concept Design Report	October 2022	This report covers the concept design of the Cold Lake Aquatics facility attached to the Energy Centre.
Cold Lake Bike Skills Park and Trails Master Plan	July 2018	This plan provides a vision for a trail system and a skills park for bike riders around Radar Hill. The amenities are designed for riders of all skill levels.
Kinosoo Beach Master Plan: Report Kinosoo Beach Master Plan: Appendix	July 2014	Drafted after several rounds of public consultation that included the input of specific user groups, the public at large and elected officials, the master plan creates a vision to guide investment in one of Cold Lake's premier public amenities.
Open Space and Linkages Plan	November 2013	This provides an action plan to direct the development of future open space and linkages via paths and trails in both a fiscally and environmentally sustainable manner. The plan also assists with determining the needs and priorities related to parks and greenspace.
Marina Master Plan	February 2013	The Marina Master Plan outlines three options for expanding the marina, while also improving operations and revitalizing the waterfront business area.
Energy Centre Master Plan	November 2012	The Energy Centre Master Plan provides general guidance for the phased expansion of amenities at Cold Lake's multi-purpose sports facility.
Imperial Park Master Plan	December 2009	This Master Plan provides guidelines for the development of the 120-hectare park, which is located in the heart of the City of Cold Lake.

Plans, Reports and Studies: Infrastructure
Title	Date	Description
DRAFT: Offsite Levy Review	Ongoing	This is currently in draft and under review. Comments can be provided to Azam Khan, General Manager of Infrastructure Services at azkhan@coldlake.com
Water Master Plan Update	November 2020	Conducted in 2019 and approved by City Council in 2020, this plan reviews the water systems needs and existing infrastructure to guide future maintenance and development.
Lakeshore Drive Design Concepts	May 2019	Lakeshore Drive is in need of an overhaul of both the roadway and the underground infrastructure. These design concepts seek to marry that work with a new linear parkway and retaining wall.
Inflow-Infiltration Program Part 1 Inflow-Infiltration Program Part 2 Inflow-Infiltration Program Part 3 Sanitary Servicing Concept Plan (Update October 2020)	September 2018	This study examines the wet weather flow rates of the City's sanitary sewer system to determine if storm water is infiltrating the system. The study is used to maximize the capability of the City's sanitary sewer system and increase the system's efficiency while maximizing treatment capacity.
Highway 28 Functional Design Part 1 Highway 28 Functional Design Part 2	December 2015	With the twinning of Highway 28 complete from the north to 54 Avenue, this plan seeks to extend the twinning to the City's southern limits. It identifies the land footprint and the intersection upgrades required to make this stretch of Highway 28 a major corridor.
Drainage Master Plan Part 1 Drainage Master Plan Part 2	June 2014	This plan provides the City with a guide to develop an effective and efficient storm water system.
Transportation Study	February 2012	This study provides a comprehensive, long-range plan that integrates a transportation system with the land uses and projected growth over the years.
Cold Lake Regional Airport Business Plan	August 2011	The CEN5 business plan provides a vision for the future services and amenities at the Lakeland's designated regional airport.
Cold Lake Regional Wastewater Treatment Feasibility Study	June 2011	This report details a nutrient control strategy for municipal effluent discharging into the Beaver River.

Plans, Reports and Studies: Planning and Development
Title	Date	Description
Municipal Development Plan	May 2021	The Municipal Development Plan is the principal planning document for the City. It is a forward-looking document that articulates the community's vision, goals and policies that will guide Cold Lake's physical, social and economic development to accommodate a projected population of 40,000 by 2070.
Cold Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)	December 2023	An Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a coordinated and cooperative policy document to address future growth and development-related matters of joint interest between the municipalities. An IDP is mandatory under the Provincial Municipal Government Act. The current IDP was adopted by the City of Cold Lake and the M.D. of Bonnyville in April 2023. The current IDP was adopted to reflect the change in the City’s jurisdictional boundaries as a result of the City’s 2019 annexation as well as to identify new growth opportunities for both the City and M.D.
Area Structure Plans Overview Area Structure plan The following area structure plans are in effect in Cold Lake: Central Area Deer Meadows Fischer Estates Forest Heights Golden Eagle Horseshoe Bay Iron Horse Lakeshore Area Lot 2, Plan 982 1024 North Shore Northshore Vista South East Area (Formerly Grand Centre) The Uplands		Area Structure Plans (ASP) provide the framework for all subdivision and development within a specific area. ASPs provide detail and rationalizations for planning concepts, including information on the natural landscape, resource extraction, existing and proposed land uses, adjacent land uses, historical and cultural resources, storm water management, public open spaces, transportation and access, municipal services, community services and development sequence.
City of Cold Lake approved outline plans: Green Wood Lakewood Estates Redfox		Outline Plans will be referenced in the review of applications for Subdivision, Rezoning or Development within the plan area. An Outline Plan may also be referenced in the review of applications for Subdivision, Rezoning or Development in areas adjacent to the plan area to ensure land use compatibility

In accordance with Section 638.2 of the Municipal Government Act, the following Bylaws, Policies, Plans and Standards may be referenced in the review of applications made to the Planning and Development Department under Part 17 of the Act.

Plans, reports and studies: Social Studies
Title	Date	Description
Community Needs Assessment: Final Report	January 2012	This strength-based needs assessment, conducted in 2012, focused on the community's current strengths and past successes to find avenues through which to pursue the community's goals.
Community Needs Assessment: Expanded Report	January 2012	This strength-based needs assessment, conducted in 2012, focused on the community's current strengths and past successes to find avenues through which to pursue the community's goals.
Imagine Cold Lake: Summit Report	December 2012	Prepared in 2012, this summit report documents a meeting of elected officials, community and business leaders, community development professionals, social service workers and volunteers who met to discuss taking steps toward achieving goal identified in the above community needs assessment.

Plans, reports and studies: Public Open Houses and Presentations
Title	Date	Description
Coming soon.