Cochrane public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cochrane Municipal Policing Committee
The Cochrane Municipal Policing Committee will adopt the September 18, 2025 minutes and the agenda for this meeting. It will vote to approve the proposed 2026 quarterly meeting dates of March 12, June 11, September 10 and December 10. The committee will also receive the new Policing Committee Policy Manual as an informational report.
- Adopt minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting (Agenda Item 3a)
- Approve 2026 quarterly meeting schedule (March 12, June 11, September 10, December 10) (Agenda Item 4a)
- Receive Policing Committee Policy Manual as information (Agenda Item 4b)
- Discuss Service Delivery Agreement (Agenda Item 4c)
- Update on enhanced security clearances (4 of 5 received) (Agenda Item 4a in previous minutes)
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission will review the November Council highlights and the Development Officer's report. It will then consider Development Permit DP2025-175, which proposes seven back‑lit signs (five fascia signs and two on‑site signs). The commission will decide whether to approve the permit and any associated conditions.
- Review November Council Highlights
- Review November Development Officer's Report
- Consider DP2025-175 for seven back‑lit signs (5 fascia, 2 on‑site)
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - Hearing 25-004
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hold Hearing 25-004. The board is reviewing an appeal regarding a secondary suite dwelling and a driveway width variance for a property at 262 Ridge View Green.
- Hearing 25-004: DP2025-134 regarding 262 Ridge View Green
- Proposed two-bedroom basement secondary suite
- Proposed variance to residential driveway width
FCSS Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hear reports, and consider new business. It will vote on a request from the Cochrane Public Library to extend its funding into the 2026 fiscal year. The board will also enter a closed session to review a grant application and discuss ongoing fundraising initiatives.
- Funding extension request for Cochrane Public Library (approved)
- Closed session to review a grant application under Access to Information Act
- Fundraising initiatives – promo package to be presented
- Manager report inviting attendance at Age Friendly Designation event (Nov 21, 2025)
- Adoption of agenda and previous meeting minutes
Public Hearing
Council is holding a public hearing to discuss removing the Municipal Reserve designation from a portion of lands north of Heritage Hills. This action would allow the parcel to be consolidated back into the quarter section to facilitate the development of the Horse Creek Sports Park.
- Proposed removal of Municipal Reserve designation for the Horse Creek Sports Park former school site
Regular Council
Council will meet to adopt the 2026 budget and consider amendments to water, sanitary sewer, and waste management bylaws. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the Horse Creek Sports Park former school site.
- 2026 Budget Adoption
- Public hearing for Horse Creek Sports Park former school site municipal reserve designation removal
- Bylaw 18/2025 Water Utility Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw 19/2025 Sanitary Sewer Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw 20/2025 Waste Management Bylaw Amendment
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing the draft 2026 budget and a proposed telecommunication tower. The body is also reviewing funding requests from the Cochrane Lions and updates to the Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan.
- Proposed 45m monopole telecommunication tower at 43080 Bow Valley Trail
- Draft 2026 Budget proposing a 3.25% municipal tax increase
- Cochrane Lions capital funding request
- Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan update
- Community Associations/Town of Cochrane Engagement Terms of Reference
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Cochrane Council will meet to debate the 2026-2028 draft budget. The meeting includes a procedural motion to suspend specific rules of the Procedural Bylaw to allow for full debate.
- Debate agenda for 2026-2028 draft budget
- Suspension of Procedural Bylaw 17/2024 sections 4, 9, 10, and 11
- Budget discussion schedule: Nov 17, 19, 20, and 26
- Public engagement on service levels and funding preferences
- Closed session may be required during budget deliberations
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss several status reports, including the Horse Creek Sports Park update, the Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan update, and the work plan update. Additional briefings will cover council highlights, Rocky View Schools, the Cochrane & District Agricultural Society, and the SLS Centre. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for informational updates.
- Horse Creek Sports Park Update
- Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan Update
- Work Plan Update
- Rocky View Schools Update
- Cochrane & District Agricultural Society Update
Regular Council
Council will discuss updates to water, sanitary sewer, and waste management bylaws. The meeting also includes a proposal to remove a municipal reserve designation for the Horse Creek Sports Park former school site.
- Bylaw 16/2025: Natural Gas Distribution System Franchise Agreement
- Bylaw 18/2025: Water Utility Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw 19/2025: Sanitary Sewer Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw 20/2025: Waste Management Bylaw Amendment
- Horse Creek Sports Park former school site municipal reserve designation removal