Prince Albert city council has advanced plans for a new 45-bed emergency shelter at 650 Exhibition Drive, voting Monday to move the project’s contract zoning agreement to a public hearing next month. The decision came after nearly two hours of debate that included questions about funding, safety, and how the shelter will be managed. The agreement will return for second and third readings at the Oct 6 council meeting, where residents will have a chance to speak before a final decision is made. The agreement caps the number of beds at 45 and requires any future increase to come back to council. “It’s going to take a concerted effort.”Residents can share their views at the Oct. 6 regular council meeting, when the council will hold a public hearing before giving the bylaw final approval.