Cochrane public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - Re-convene Hearing 22-008
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is reconvening a hearing regarding a development permit for automotive service and drive-through services. The board will review an appeal filed by an adjacent landowner against the previous approval of the project.
- Hearing for DP2022-044 at 116 Grande Boulevard
- Proposed Automotive Service & Drive Through Services
- Re-convene Hearing 22-008
Regular Council
Council is considering a land use amendment for Greystone Phase 4 to allow commercial, multi-family, and park developments. The meeting also includes the approval of the 2023-2025 budget and appointments for the Cochrane Crossing Civic Plaza Art Task Force.
- Bylaw 19/2022: Greystone Phase 4 Land Use Amendment
- Greystone Area C Neighbourhood Plan Amendment
- 2023 - 2025 Budget Approval
- Cochrane Crossing Civic Plaza Art Task Force Appointments
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing an updated 2023-2025 budget that proposes a 3.7% property tax increase for 2023. Members are also discussing the formation of a budget process task force and reviewing the 2022 RCMP annual report.
- Proposed 3.7% property tax increase for 2023 following budget amendments
- 2022 RCMP annual report detailing 333 total persons crimes and 707 property crimes
- Proposal to strike a Budget Process Task Force to review governance and public engagement
- Alberta Health Services EMS update regarding emergency medical service response times
- Discussion of 2023-2025 capital budget including Horse Creek Sports Park Servicing
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board - Hearing 22-009
The Subdivision & Development Appeal Board is hearing an appeal regarding a development permit for 33 semi-detached and single detached dwellings. An adjacent landowner is appealing the decision, citing concerns over privacy, safety, and neighborhood compatibility.
- Appeal of DP2022-067 for 33 units at 297 Riviera Way
- Proposed development of semi-detached and single detached dwellings
- Landowner concerns regarding a 6ft+ retaining wall and privacy fences
- Dispute over the inclusion of a previously planned pathway
- Review of compliance with Land Use Bylaw 01/2022
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing Bylaw 11/2022, which updates design guidelines to integrate Western Heritage into the Town's Land Use Bylaw. The framework establishes design objectives for the Old Town, Railway Transition Zone, and Cochrane's Corridors to balance contemporary needs with local identity.
- Bylaw 11/2022: Western Heritage Design Framework
- Bylaw 17/2022: Greystone Phase 5 Land Use Amendment
- Rocky View County Recreation Cost Sharing Agreement
- 2022 Fire Engine Replacement Capital Project
- 4th Ave Wall Enhancement public engagement
Special Council
Council is meeting to discuss and debate the proposed 2023-2025 draft budget. This session follows previous meetings regarding the operating and capital budgets. The discussion includes reviewing the operating budget, capital budget, and service fees.
- Discussion and debate of the 2023-2025 Draft Budget
- Motion to temporarily suspend Sections 4.2(c) and 10 of Procedural Bylaw 19/2019
Calgary Metropolitan Regional Board
The Calgary Metropolitan Regional Board will meet to decide on the 2023 budget and a cost of living salary increase. The Board will also consider an application for the Foothills Crossing ASP in Foothills County and approve a new interpretation guide for the Regional Evaluation Framework.
- Decision on Foothills County REF Application 2022-08 (Foothills Crossing ASP)
- Approval of the Regional Evaluation Framework Interpretation Guide
- Approval of the 2023 CMRB Budget
- Approval of the 2022 Cost of Living Allowance Salary Increase
- Closed session discussion regarding meeting with Metis Nation of Alberta Region 3
Special Council
Council is meeting to review and debate the proposed 2023-2025 draft budget. This session focuses on the capital budget, the ten-year strategy, and service fees. The deliberations are part of a series of special meetings scheduled throughout November 2022.
- Introduction of the Capital Budget
- Review of the Ten Year Strategy
- Review and discussion of Service Fees
- Motion to temporarily suspend Procedural Bylaw 19/2019
Special Council
Council is meeting to review and discuss the recommended 2023-2025 draft budget. This session focuses on the introduction and review of the operating budget. The budget process includes several scheduled special meetings throughout November.
- Introduction and review of the Operating Budget
- Proposed temporary suspension of Procedural Bylaw 19/2019 sections 4.2(c) and 10
- Review of the 2023-2025 Draft Budget