Cochrane public meetings in 2025
95 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
Special Council Meeting
This special council meeting is a continuation of the 2026-2028 draft budget debate, focusing on the rate-supported budget, capital budget, and service fees. Council will also consider a motion to temporarily suspend parts of the procedural bylaw to allow full participation in budget deliberations. The public can comment via letstalkcochrane.ca.
- Rate supported budget comprehensive review and discussion
- Capital budget review and discussion
- Service fees review and discussion
- Motion to suspend Sections 4, 9, 10, 11 of Procedural Bylaw 17/2024 for budget meetings
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission will consider a development permit application for one back-lit fascia sign at Unit 214, 264 Park Street. The commission will also receive the October Council Highlights and the October Development Officer's Report, which summarizes 22 permit decisions and 27 applications received that month. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, and is largely routine except for the sign application decision.
- DP2025-155: one back-lit fascia sign at Unit 214, 264 Park Street (Lot 1, Block 4, Plan 221 1311), General Commercial District
- October Development Officer's Report: 22 permit decisions, 27 applications received, 203 applications year-to-date
- October Council Highlights: new council term began October 27, 2025, with committee appointments
- Adoption of October 15, 2025 minutes
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting to continue the comprehensive review and discussion of the 2026-2028 draft budget, focusing on the tax-supported budget. Council will consider a recommendation to temporarily suspend sections of the Procedural Bylaw to allow for full participation in budget deliberations. The public can comment via letstalkcochrane.ca, and comments will be shared with Council.
- Temporary suspension of Procedural Bylaw 17/2024 sections 4, 9, 10, and 11 for budget meetings on November 17, 19, 20, and 26, 2025
- Tax supported budget comprehensive review and discussion
- Public engagement results from spring input on service levels, priorities, and funding preferences
- Draft budget posted on Cochrane's website and letstalkcochrane.ca for public comment
Cochrane Library Board
The Cochrane Library Board is meeting to review and potentially revise personnel policy, receive a report on the facility needs assessment engagement, and hear updates from various committees. The agenda includes standard items like approval of minutes and reports from the director and committees.
- Policy Review and Revision – Policy 3 Personnel Schedule B and D
- What We Heard Report – Facility Needs Assessment Engagement Phase
- Library Director Report including Canada Summer Jobs grant application and donations
- Reports from Personnel, Finance, Policy, Advocacy, and Facility Needs Assessment Committees
- Public Question Period
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session under Section 29(1)(d) of the Access to Information Act to receive advice from officials. The agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, adoption of agenda, adjournment) and contains no public decisions or discussions.
- Closed session under Section 29(1)(d) of the Access to Information Act for advice from officials
Special Council Meeting
Council is holding a special meeting to begin debate on the 2026-2028 draft budget, with a proposed schedule of four meetings (November 17, 19, 20, and 26) covering tax-supported, rate-supported, capital, and service fee items. The recommended action is to temporarily suspend sections 4, 9, 10, and 11 of Procedural Bylaw 17/2024 to allow full participation in budget deliberations. Public comments are being accepted via letstalkcochrane.ca and will be shared with Council.
- Temporary suspension of Procedural Bylaw 17/2024 sections 4, 9, 10, 11 for budget meetings
- 2026-2028 draft budget introduction and overview
- Positions update and compensation overview
- Tax-supported and rate-supported budget reviews
- Capital budget and service fees review
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board will meet to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive reports from the councillor and manager, and review grant applications in a closed session. The board will also discuss fundraising initiatives and other ongoing business.
- Closed session for grant application review under Section 29(1)(g) of the Access to Information Act
- Councillor report and manager report
- Fundraising initiatives discussion
- Adoption of October 8, 2025 minutes
Regular Council
Council will decide on endorsing the 2026 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, consider unlocking land for affordable housing at 359 First Street East, review the 3rd quarter financial report, and appoint an audit firm. The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes and scheduling budget deliberations.
- Endorse hosting 2026 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon (July 26, 2026) with ~1,100 athletes and $1.6M economic impact
- Unlocking Lands for Affordable Housing at 359 First Street East (former RCMP Detachment)
- 3rd Quarter Financial Report
- Appointment of Audit Firm
- Cancel Nov 17 Committee of the Whole and start budget deliberations Nov 17 at 6:00pm
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the Cochrane & District Agricultural Society and discuss several reports, including an event permit application for the 2026 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, a library facility needs assessment, a parks master plan, and the draft 2026 budget. The committee will also adopt previous minutes and may enter a closed session.
- Ironman 70.3 Triathlon event permit for July 25-26, 2026, with estimated $1.6 million economic impact
- Cochrane Library Facility Needs Assessment Phase 1 'What We Heard' report
- Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan Phase 2 'What We Heard' report
- Draft 2026 Budget presented for discussion
- Delegation from Cochrane & District Agricultural Society on future vision
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a closed session held under Section 32(1)(a) of the Access to Information Act for information subject to legal privilege. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Section 32(1)(a) of the Access to Information Act (legal privilege)
Regular Council
This is a regular Council meeting with mostly routine business: adopting the previous meeting minutes and receiving a municipal finance report. The agenda includes no major public hearings or decisions, and the only substantive item is the finance report under Business.
- Adoption of minutes from September 8, 2025 Public Hearing and Regular Council meetings
- Municipal Finance report (agenda item 5a)
- Closed Session under Section 29(1)(g) of the Access to Information Act (advice from officials)
Inaugural Meeting
This is the inaugural meeting of Cochrane's new 2025-2029 council, where members will be sworn in, deputy mayors will be appointed for the coming year, and council representatives to various committees and the 2026 meeting calendar will be approved. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on setting up the new council term.
- Oath of Office for Mayor Morgan Nagel and Councillors Marni Fedeyko, Mikayla Gale, Laura McDonald, Tara McFadden, Paul Singh, and Patrick Wilson
- Deputy Mayor appointments: Councillor Fedeyko (Oct 28, 2025-Feb 23, 2026), Councillor Gale (Feb 24-Jun 22, 2026), Councillor McDonald (Jun 23-Oct 26, 2026)
- Appointments to standing and external committees, including Cochrane Library Board, Planning Commission, and Calgary Metropolitan Region Board
- Adoption of 2026 Council Meeting Schedule
Cochrane Library Board
The Cochrane Library Board is holding its regular public meeting. The agenda includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes, a Q3 Plan of Service progress report, and the Library Director's report. No business items are listed, and the meeting will include a public question period.
- Plan of Service – Q3 Progress Report
- Library Director Report
- Committee reports: Personnel, Finance, Policy, Advocacy
- Marigold Update
- Facility Needs Assessment Committee report
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission will consider a development permit for back-lit signs, including four fascia signs and three on-site signs, at its October 15, 2025 meeting. The commission will also adopt the previous meeting's minutes, receive September council highlights, and review the September Development Officer's Report, which shows 13 permit decisions and 21 applications received that month.
- DP2025-165: Back-lit signs, including four fascia signs and three on-site signs
- Adoption of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
- September Council Highlights (includes Bylaw 15/2025 Off-Site Levy, Bylaw 13/2025 Traffic Bylaw, Bylaw 17/2025 Parks & Open Spaces)
- September Development Officer's Report: 13 permit decisions, 21 applications received
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive a manager's report, and discuss fundraising initiatives. The main item is a closed-session review of grant applications, citing advice from officials. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no public decisions on specific grants or funding amounts.
- Closed session for grant application review under Section 29(1)(g) of the Access to Information Act
- Manager's report on FCSS programs and operations
- Discussion of fundraising initiatives
- Adoption of September 10, 2025 minutes
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee met and endorsed the policy recommendations within the Bow River Strategy. They also accepted reports on Samuel Spicer Park and Canada Day as information, along with updates from Parks & Active Living, Rocky View Schools, and the Agricultural Society. The meeting was routine, with no major decisions beyond the Bow River Strategy endorsement.
- Endorsed policy recommendations within the Bow River Strategy
- Accepted Samuel Spicer Park 'What We Heard' report as information
- Accepted Canada Day 'What We Heard' report as information
- Noted Bow Valley High expansion is on time with one more year of construction
- Noted School Board Trustee election on October 20th
Cochrane Municipal Policing Committee
The Cochrane Municipal Policing Committee is meeting to receive updates on enhanced security clearances, its meeting schedule, and an overview of the legislation that governs its work, including Bylaw 03/2025 and the Alberta Police Act. The committee will also review a policing study and taxation survey. Reports from the Officer in Charge, administration, and council are scheduled.
- Review of Bylaw 03/2025 establishing the committee
- Overview of Alberta Police Act and related regulations
- Update on enhanced security clearance process
- Discussion of policing study and taxation survey
- Reports from Officer in Charge and administration
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development permit applications, including a home occupation with a parking variance and an accessory building with height and lot coverage variances. The commission will also receive development officer reports for July and August 2025 and adopt previous minutes. The agenda includes routine items such as council highlights and minutes approval.
- DP2025-096: Home Occupation Class 2 (esthetics) with 100% parking variance at 2404 Jumping Pound Common
- DP2025-101: Accessory building (garage) with variance to height and lot coverage
- July 2025 Development Officer's Report: 14 permit decisions, 23 applications received
- August 2025 Development Officer's Report: 18 permit decisions, 21 applications received
- Adoption of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
Cochrane Library Board
The Cochrane Library Board is meeting to consider its 2026 budget proposal, review a library policy, and formally advance a slate of board candidates to Town Council. The board will also receive updates on its Plan of Service, the Marigold Library System, and a resolution on library funding. A public question period is included.
- 2026 Budget Proposal
- Policy Review: Policy 1: Schedules 1 A, B, and C
- Motion to advance slate of candidates to Town Council (passed via email vote August 13, 2025)
- Plan of Service – Q2 Progress Report
- Alberta Municipalities Resolution on Library Funding
Natural Environment Protection (NEP) Task Force
The Natural Environment Protection Task Force will consider endorsing the 2026 Education Plan, a $20,000 pilot program for environmental education, and discuss developing Cochrane-specific environmental standards. The meeting also includes routine adoption of agenda and previous minutes.
- Endorsement of 2026 Education Plan with $20,000 budget for ambassador program, signage, and school materials
- Discussion of Cochrane-specific environmental standards to raise industry expectations
- Previous meeting endorsed $100,000 for natural areas assessments and $20,000 for education plan
- Previous meeting directed administration to prioritize invasive species management in 2026 Parks Bylaw summer student program
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive reports from the councillor and manager, and discuss new business including grant applications, presentations for new grant applicants, and board members with expiring terms. Ongoing business includes fundraising initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.
- Grant applications review
- Presentations for new grant applicants
- Board members expiring terms
- Fundraising initiatives discussion
- Councillor and manager reports
Public Hearing
Council is holding a non-statutory public hearing to receive comments on Bylaw 15/2025, which would replace the 2021 Off-Site Levy Bylaw. The proposed bylaw updates project costs, growth assumptions, and payment schedules, and raises the average levy rate from about $320,000 to $422,508 per hectare. After the hearing, Council will consider second and third readings of the bylaw at a regular meeting.
- Average off-site levy rate increases from ~$320,000 to $422,508 per hectare (about 32%)
- Adds two highway intersections: Rolling Trails and Highway 1A/Heritage Hills
- Adds community amenities: library and Twin Arena recreation facilities
- Changes levy payment schedule to three installments: 20% at subdivision/development permit, 40% at one year or Construction Completion Certificate, 40% at two years or Final Acceptance Certificate
- Updates project costs for James Walker Trail, Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge Widening, and River Heights Reservoir
Regular Council
Council will consider second and third reading of Bylaw 15/2025, which updates the Town's off-site levy rates for new development. The proposed bylaw increases the average levy from about $320,000 to $422,508 per hectare, adds new highway intersections and community amenities, and changes the payment schedule to three installments. A public hearing was held earlier this evening. Other business includes a traffic bylaw amendment, a parks bylaw amendment, adoption of active transportation standards, and a recommendation on ice surfaces.
- Bylaw 15/2025 Off-Site Levy: second and third reading; average rate increase to $422,508/hectare (from ~$320,000)
- Bylaw 13/2025 Traffic Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw 17/2025 Parks & Open Spaces Bylaw Amendment
- Active Transportation Standards Adoption
- Withdrawal from ICLEI and PCP
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive updates from the Cochrane Library Board and Innovate Cochrane, and to discuss several business items including a technology needs assessment for Planning Services, a mid-year community growth report, preliminary information on ice surfaces, a strategic services update, and an extended producer responsibility update. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel advice.
- Delegation from Cochrane Library Board on staffing, facility assessment, and 75th anniversary
- Delegation from Innovate Cochrane on $25,000 economic development investment
- Planning Services technology needs assessment to inform 2026-2028 budget
- Community Growth Mid-Year Report 2025
- Closed session under Section 29(1)(d) of Access to Information Act
Natural Environment Protection (NEP) Task Force
The Natural Environment Protection Task Force will discuss a Notice of Motion proposing the Town of Cochrane withdraw from ICLEI and the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program, consider a $120,000 2026 budget proposal for environmental education and natural areas assessments, and review policy recommendations in the draft Bow River Strategy. The task force is also scheduled to hear from the CAO on capital projects. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and other routine items.
- Notice of Motion RES #138/06/25: withdrawal from ICLEI and PCP program
- 2026 budget proposal: $20,000 for environmental education, $100,000 for natural areas assessments
- Bow River Strategy policy recommendations review (draft, page 85+)
- CAO discussion on capital projects (Motion RES #07/07/25)
- Adoption of previous minutes (July 15, 2025)
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission met and approved a development permit for a basement accessory suite at 161 Sunset Heights, subject to conditions. The meeting also included adoption of the agenda, previous minutes, and the Development Officer's Report.
- Approved Development Permit 2018-212 for an accessory suite (basement) at 161 Sunset Heights
- Suite size: 44.6 square meters (480.1 square feet)
- Requires one off-street parking stall; on-street parking not permitted
- Must comply with Alberta Building Code (2014) and Land Use Bylaw 01/2004
- Permit valid if construction starts within one year and completes within two years
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission is meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive council highlights and development officer reports, and review development permit DP2025-044. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the review of DP2025-044.
- Adoption of minutes from May 21 and June 25, 2025 meetings
- May and June Council Highlights
- May and June Development Officer's Reports
- Review of Development Permit DP2025-044
Natural Environment Protection (NEP) Task Force
The Cochrane Natural Environment Protection Task Force will receive a presentation from Fire Chief Shawn Polley on the Fire Smart wildfire prevention program. The Task Force will also discuss a Notice of Motion proposing the Town withdraw from ICLEI and the Partners for Climate Protection program, and may provide comments to Council. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and routine items.
- Presentation on Fire Smart Program by Fire Chief Shawn Polley
- Discussion of Notice of Motion RES #138/06/25 to withdraw from ICLEI and PCP
- Options for Task Force recommendation on ICLEI/PCP withdrawal
- Adoption of minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting
Regular Council
Cochrane's Regular Council meeting on July 14, 2025, includes several proposed bylaws and policy amendments. Council will consider amendments to the Social Media Policy, Community Grants Program, Traffic Bylaw, Parks & Open Spaces Bylaw, Land Use Bylaw for the Historic Downtown, Off-Site Levies, and a Natural Gas Franchise Agreement. It will also review memoranda of understanding with Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation and Invest Greater Calgary, and discuss implications of Bill 50.
- Bylaw 13/2025: Traffic Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw 17/2025: Parks & Open Spaces Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw 14/2025: Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Historic Downtown Direct Control District
- Bylaw 15/2025: Off-Site Levies
- Bylaw 16/2025: Natural Gas Distribution System Franchise Agreement
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is receiving reports on the 2026-2028 budget engagement, a People & Culture update, an Operations Centre needs assessment, an Invest Greater Calgary MOU request, and a natural gas franchise agreement bylaw. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session for advice from officials.
- 2026-2028 Budget Engagement: 991 responses collected; consulting costs totaled $32,300
- Bylaw 16/2025: Natural Gas Distribution System Franchise Agreement
- Invest Greater Calgary Update: MOU Request
- Operations Centre Needs Assessment Update
- 2025 People & Culture Update
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission will consider a development permit for a new K-8 school at 11 Rivercrest Drive. The application seeks variances to on-site loading and parking lot landscaping requirements, proposing bus loading off-site along Rivercrest Boulevard. Administration recommends approval with conditions.
- Development permit DP2025-057 for a K-8 school (Education Service) at 11 Rivercrest Drive
- 100% variance to on-site loading requirement (5 bus stalls reduced to 0, off-site lay-by proposed)
- Variances to parking lot landscaping requirements (landscaped islands and walkway not provided)
- 75 parking stalls proposed, including 4 barrier-free and 4 electric vehicle stalls
- Owner: Rocky View Schools; Applicant: FWBA Architects
Public Hearing
The Town of Cochrane is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 14/2025, which would rezone three properties in the Historic Downtown to a new Direct Control District allowing automotive service and wash businesses. Council will receive and consider all comments presented at the hearing before deciding on the bylaw.
- Rezoning of 217 and 221 Second Avenue West and 216 Third Avenue West from Historic Downtown (C-HD) to Historic Downtown Direct Control (DC-03)
- Proposed new permitted uses: Automotive Service and Automotive Wash
- Removed uses include Community Facility, Education Service, Parking Facility, and Supportive Housing
- Concerns raised by Fire Services, Roads, and an adjacent landowner
- Public hearing advertised in the Cochrane Eagle on June 12 and 19, 2025
Regular Council
This is the June 23, 2025 Regular Council meeting agenda. Council will consider several business items including a francophone secondary school site, the Community Grants Program Policy, engineering design for a syphon replacement at Calling Horse Creek, pet licensing, a quarterly financial update, and draft principles for the 2026 budget. There are also notices of motion to withdraw from ICLEI and PCP and to discuss Bill 50 implications. The agenda includes closed session items for advice from officials.
- Francophone Secondary School Site
- Cochrane Community Grants Program Policy
- Engineering Design for Syphon Replacement at Calling Horse Creek
- Pet Licensing
- 2026 Budget Draft Principles & Process
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission is meeting to adopt the previous minutes, receive the May Council highlights and Development Officer's report, and review a development permit application for a secondary suite with a variance to on-site parking stall requirements. The meeting also includes a request for a special meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the secondary suite application.
- Review of DP2025-044: Secondary Suite with Variance to On-Site Parking Stalls
- Adoption of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- May Council Highlights and Development Officer's Report (16 permit decisions, 15 applications received in May)
- Special meeting request discussion
Cochrane Library Board
The Cochrane Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from April 15, 2025, and to receive informational updates including the Marigold annual report and a Q1 Plan of Service progress report. The main business item is a new Art Exhibit Policy. Committee reports will be presented, and there will be a public question period.
- New Art Exhibit Policy discussion
- Marigold April 2024 Board Updates and 2024 Annual Report
- Plan of Service Q1 Progress Report
- Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025
- Public Question Period
Natural Environment Protection (NEP) Task Force
The Cochrane Natural Environment Protection Task Force is meeting to receive updates on several environmental projects, including the Assessment RFP, Jim Uffelmann Riverbank Rehabilitation, Millenium Creek Fencing, and Jumping Pound Creek Swimming. The agenda also includes a roundtable discussion and adoption of the April 29 minutes. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented as updates.
- Assessment RFP update
- Jim Uffelmann Riverbank Rehabilitation update
- Millenium Creek Fencing Project update
- Jumping Pound Creek Swimming discussion
- Adoption of April 29 minutes
Public Hearing
Council is holding a public hearing to gather comments on whether the Town-owned parcel at 136 Quigley Drive is an appropriate site for a new Francophone secondary school (grades 7-12) proposed by FrancoSud. The school would serve up to 300 students and is needed because the existing École Notre-Dame des Vallées is at capacity. Council will decide on June 23 whether to support the proposal and issue a letter of endorsement.
- Proposed 4.5-acre school site at 136 Quigley Drive, adjacent to École Notre-Dame des Vallées
- School would accommodate up to 300 students (grades 7-12)
- Land transfer to FrancoSud for nominal cost (typically no more than $10.00)
- Potential concerns: traffic, parking, loss of open space, impacts on nearby residents
- Council decision on support scheduled for June 23, 2025
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is receiving the first-quarter financial update for 2025, discussing considerations for the 2026 budget, and reviewing draft principles and process for the 2025-2027 budget. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session for advice from officials.
- Quarterly financial update: revenue at 12% of budget, expenses at 18% as of March 31, 2025
- Capital budget: $85.5M approved for 2025, with $290,707 spent (0.34%) by end of Q1
- 2026 Budget Considerations report
- 2025-2027 Budget Draft Principles & Process report
- Closed session under Section 29(1)(g) of the Access to Information Act (advice from officials)
Public Hearing
Council is holding a non-statutory public hearing to receive comments on a proposal to transition operations of the Spray Lake Sawmills Centre (SLSC) and Cochrane Arena to YMCA Calgary. The hearing follows direction from Committee of the Whole and a recommendation from Administration. Council will consider the comments and make a decision on June 23, 2025.
- Proposed transition of SLSC and Cochrane Arena operations to YMCA Calgary, effective January 1, 2026
- Cochrane Arena excluded from Letter of Agreement due to age and condition; separate Short Term Operating Agreement proposed
- Projected operating surpluses: $392,000 (Year 1) to $1,854,000 (Year 5)
- Potential long-term savings of $20–40 million over 30 years, with tax rate impact of 5–10.5%
- Rocky View County approved MOU on June 3, 2025; YMCA Board approved Lease and Operating Agreement on May 14, 2025
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is meeting to hear presentations from grant-funded groups, a main agenda item scheduled from 6:10 to 8:20 p.m. The board will also adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and discuss fundraising initiatives. The attached May 14 minutes are provided for context and show routine updates, not decisions.
- Grant Funded Group Presentations scheduled 6:10 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.
- Fundraising Initiatives discussion
- Adoption of May 14, 2025 minutes
- Next meeting set for Sept 10, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Regular Council
Council will consider second and third reading of Bylaw 11/2025 to borrow $10.83 million for the Horse Creek Sports Park, and approve the refined concept design to proceed with detailed design for 2026 construction. They will also review a spring requisition for a community housing needs assessment, several land use amendments, and a notice of motion to withdraw from ICLEI and PCP.
- Bylaw 11/2025: $10,830,000 borrowing for Horse Creek Sports Park, max 20-year term, max 6% interest
- Horse Creek Sports Park refined concept design approval for detailed design and 2026 construction
- Community Housing Needs Assessment spring requisition request
- Bylaw 12/2025: Southbow Landing Multi-Family Land Use Amendment
- Bylaw 18/2024: Willows Land Use Amendments (postponed from May 26 meeting)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing a proposed land-use bylaw amendment that would rezone three Historic Downtown properties to allow automotive-focused businesses, and will hear a presentation from Alberta Health Services on the Cochrane Community Health Centre and Urgent Care. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and several closed-session items.
- Bylaw 14/2025: rezone 217 and 221 Second Avenue West and 216 Third Avenue West to a new Direct Control District allowing automotive service and wash businesses
- Delegation from Alberta Health Services on Cochrane Community Health Centre and Urgent Care
- Adoption of minutes from May 20, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Four closed-session items under FOIP Section 24(1)(g) for advice from officials
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to receive updates on several projects and organizations, including the Horse Creek Sports Park, parks and active living initiatives, and updates from partner groups like Rocky View Schools and the Cochrane & District Agricultural Society. The agenda is primarily informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Horse Creek Sports Park update
- Parks & Active Living update
- Parks update
- Rocky View Schools update
- Cochrane & District Agricultural Society update
Regular Council
Council will consider setting a non-statutory public hearing for June 16, 2025, to receive input on a proposed Francophone secondary school at 136 Quigley Drive. The school, for grades 7-12 with 275-student capacity, is needed due to overcrowding at École Notre-Dame des Vallées. Council will also discuss recreation facility management, Grandfather Tree recommendations, and The Willows land use amendments.
- Set public hearing for Francophone secondary school at 136 Quigley Drive
- Recreation Facility Management non-statutory public hearing request
- Grandfather Tree recommendations
- Bylaw 18/2024 The Willows Land Use Amendments
- Notice of Motion on Ice Surface(s)
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission is meeting to adopt the previous minutes, receive April council highlights and the development officer's report, and consider a development permit for 19 back-lit fascia signs, 2 freestanding signs, and 1 specialized sign. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the sign permit review.
- DP2024-095: 19 back-lit fascia signs, 2 freestanding signs, 1 specialized sign
- Adoption of April 16, 2025 minutes
- April Council Highlights report
- April Development Officer's Report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation about developing programming and services at SouthBow Landing Park, including a potential visitor centre. Council will also discuss amendments to the social media policy, land use changes for The Willows, a traffic bylaw amendment, and updates on parks and recreation facilities.
- Delegation: Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation on SouthBow MOU for visitor centre
- Bylaw 18/2024: The Willows Land Use Amendments
- Bylaw 13/2025: Traffic Bylaw Amendment
- Social Media Policy Amendment (1107-02)
- Horse Creek Sports Park Design Update
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive a councillor report and a manager report, and discuss new and ongoing business including a program highlight and fundraising initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with most substantive items being reports and updates.
- Manager report on staffing, programs, and partnerships
- Program highlight presentation
- Fundraising initiatives discussion
- Councillor report
- Adoption of April 9, 2025 minutes
Regular Council
Cochrane's Regular Council meeting on May 12, 2025, will consider several bylaws for second and third readings, including a road closure, a consolidated community standards and public safety bylaw, and annual tax rate bylaws. Council will also receive a report on public engagement for the community standards bylaw and consider a notice of motion regarding ice surfaces. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and reports from the mayor and councillors.
- Bylaw 01/2025: Second and Third Reading to close a portion of surplus road right-of-way at 129 Powell Street and consolidate with Rocky View Schools property
- Bylaw 06/2025: Second and Third Reading for the Cochrane Community Standards and Public Safety Bylaw, consolidating three outdated bylaws
- Bylaw 07/2025: Annual Tax Rate Bylaw
- Bylaw 08/2025: Annual Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) Tax Rate Bylaw
- Bylaw 09/2025: Supplementary Community Revitalization Levy (CRL)
Public Hearing
Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 12/2025, which would rezone two parcels at the north end of Southbow Landing from Urban Holdings to Residential Medium Density and Parks and Recreation. The change would allow future townhomes and a linear pathway, and follows a previous application that was refused in 2024. The hearing is to receive and consider public comments on the bylaw.
- Rezone 8.02 ha from Urban Holdings to Residential Medium Density (R-MD) at 2B River Heights Drive
- Rezone 0.25 ha from Urban Holdings to Parks and Recreation (PR) for a 6m greenway buffer
- Bylaw 12/2025 amends Land Use Bylaw 01/2022, first reading April 28, 2025
- Previous application refused May 13, 2024; new application submitted Nov 19, 2024
- Proposal includes a linear pathway connecting Southbow Landing and the Willows
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - Hearing 25-003
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is holding a hearing for appeal case 25-003 regarding development permit DP2024-187 for a secondary suite (basement dwelling) at 88 Sunrise Terrace, Lot 3, Block 21, Plan 121 3594. The board will hear the appeal and make a decision on the matter.
- Appeal hearing 25-003 for development permit DP2024-187
- Secondary suite (basement) dwelling at 88 Sunrise Terrace
- Property: Lot 3, Block 21, Plan 121 3594
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a delegation from the Cochrane Minor Hockey Association, a draft review of the Active Transportation Guidelines, and reports on council evolution and program/service status. The committee will also consider adopting previous minutes and may enter a closed session for personnel advice.
- Delegation from Cochrane Minor Hockey Association on programming and visioning
- Draft Active Transportation Guidelines for feedback, funded by $50,000 Active Transportation Planning Fund
- Council Evolution report
- Program & Service Status Reports to Council
- Closed session under FOIP Section 24(1)(d) for advice from officials
Natural Environment Protection (NEP) Task Force
The Natural Environment Protection Task Force is meeting to receive updates on the Bow River Strategy, the Parks Culture & Active Living Master Plan, and an environmental assessment. Members will also review interpretive signage for the Big Hill Confluence Project and hold a roundtable discussion. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.
- Bow River Strategy Update
- Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan Update
- Environmental Assessment Update
- Big Hill Confluence Project - Interpretive Sign Review
- Roundtable Discussion
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation, Cochrane Minor Hockey, the Bow River Strategy, the Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan, Horse Creek Sports Park, the library, parks, the SLS Centre, Rocky View Schools, and the Cochrane & District Agricultural Society. The agenda is primarily informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Horse Creek Sports Park update
- Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan update
- Bow River Strategy update
- SLS Centre update
- Library update
Regular Council
Council will give first reading to Bylaw 12/2025, which would rezone two parcels in Southbow Landing from Urban Holdings to Residential Medium Density and Parks and Recreation, allowing future townhomes and a pathway. The application follows a previous refusal in May 2024 and includes a public hearing scheduled for May 12, 2025. Council will also hear a presentation on the 2024 Order of Cochrane award, discuss an urban hens pilot program, and receive the 2024 audited financial statements.
- Bylaw 12/2025: Rezone two Southbow Landing parcels to R-MD and PR for medium-density housing and a 6m greenway
- 2024 Order of Cochrane award presentation to Don and Shirley Begg
- Urban Hens Engagement/Pilot Program discussion
- 2024 Audited Financial Statements and Audit Findings
- Notices of motion on pet licensing and civic leadership & engagement
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the draft Bow River Strategy, an update on extended producer responsibility, and a land use amendment for Southbow Landing. They will also hold a closed session on legal matters. The meeting includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes.
- Draft Bow River Strategy for feedback, with final adoption expected in May 2025
- Bylaw 12/2025: Southbow Landing Multi-Family Land Use Amendment
- Extended Producer Responsibility update
- Closed session under FOIP Section 27(1)(a) on legal privilege
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission is meeting to review three development permit applications for back-lit fascia signs at commercial locations, along with routine items like adopting the agenda, previous minutes, and reports. The meeting will also receive updates on council highlights and the development officer's report.
- DP2025-008: Two back-lit fascia signs at 10 West Side Drive
- DP2025-029: Two back-lit fascia signs at 4101-239 Griffin Road East
- DP2025-034: One back-lit fascia sign at Bay 1, 312 Fifth Avenue West
- Adoption of March 19, 2025 minutes
- Council highlights from March 2025
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board - Hearing 25-001 & 25-002
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is holding two hearings to consider appeals of development permits for single detached dwellings with detached accessory buildings and basement secondary suites at 329 and 333 Powell Street. The board will also select a chair and vice chair and address preliminary matters.
- Hearing 25-001: DP2024-052, 329 Powell Street, Lot 7, Block 1, Plan 500AN
- Hearing 25-002: DP2024-053, 333 Powell Street, Lot 8, Block 1, Plan 500AN
- Both permits include single detached dwelling, detached accessory building, and two-bedroom basement secondary suite
Cochrane Library Board
The Cochrane Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, receive correspondence about a provincial grant, and review the 2024 audit findings report and draft financial statements. A presentation on the audit will be given by Metrix Group LLP. The board will also hear reports from its director and various committees.
- Presentation on 2024 Audit Findings Report by Jaff Alliston, Metrix Group LLP
- Correspondence: Government of Alberta Ethnocultural Grant
- 2024 Cochrane Public Library Board Audit Findings Report
- Draft 2024 Cochrane Public Library Board Financial Statements
- Reports from Library Director, Finance, Policy, Advocacy, Marigold, Friends of the Library, and Building Assessment
Regular Council
Council will decide whether to endorse a letter of support for transferring a Town-owned parcel at 136 Quigley Drive to FrancoSud for a new francophone secondary school. The transfer would be nominal (typically no more than $10) and is contingent on provincial funding. Council will also consider borrowing for James Walker Trail Stage 3, 2024 year-end surplus transfers, and several appointments.
- Letter of support for land transfer at 136 Quigley Drive to FrancoSud for a secondary school
- Bylaw 10/2025: James Walker Trail Stage 3 borrowing
- 2024 Year End Surplus Transfers
- CSHO Board Council Member Appointment
- Cochrane Municipal Policing Committee Appointments
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive reports from the Councillor and Manager, and discuss new and ongoing business. The agenda includes updates on funded group presentations, a program highlight, and fundraising initiatives. The attached minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting detail prior discussions and reports.
- Councillor report noted Council gave third reading to Bylaw 24/2024 (Envision Cochrane 2050) and first reading to Bylaw 10/2025 (James Walker Trail Stage 3 Borrowing)
- Manager reported grant recommendations approved by Council; agreements being sent to groups
- Grad Glow Up on March 1: 212 dresses and 99 suits donated
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program started with 5 volunteers; 270 names added
- Donation of 18 computers from Cochrane Computers to be given to community
Committee of the Whole
The Cochrane Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including the Order of Cochrane 2024 nominees, a funding request from Route 22, and ways to commemorate the Grandfather Tree. They will also receive an update on a potential francophone secondary school site. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session.
- Order of Cochrane 2024 nominees: eight individuals, including Don and Shirley Begg, Bill Belsey, Marina Chabbert, Dr. Dennis Fundytus, Terrence Haxton, Karlene Myers, Mona Sylvestre, and April Baird
- Route 22 requests $75,000 per year for three years ($225,000 total) for operational funding
- Grandfather Tree commemoration options: wooden keychains, public bench, children's book collaboration with Shannon Bradley
- Francophone Secondary School Site update
- Adoption of minutes from March 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
Regular Council
Council will consider first reading of a borrowing bylaw for the Horse Creek Sports Park, a project with Rocky View Schools that includes sports amenities and a future school site. They will also discuss extending the Cochrane Lions Club lease and negotiating a 50-year agreement, a resolution on age-friendly initiatives, and a request from Rocky View Foundation for capital funds for affordable housing.
- Bylaw 11/2025: $10,830,000 borrowing for Horse Creek Sports Park, total project cost $11,430,000
- Cochrane Lions Club: extend lease to Dec 31, 2025 and negotiate 50-year agreement for Lions Legacy Park
- Cochrane Age-Friendly Resolution
- Rocky View Foundation request for requisition of capital funds for Affordable Housing Reserve Fund
- Closed session items: personnel advice and legal privilege
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development permit applications for secondary suite dwellings with variances to parking stall width, along with routine reports from Council and the Development Officer. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and council highlights.
- DP2024-187: Secondary Suite Dwelling with Variance to Parking Stall Width
- DP2025-026: Secondary Suite Dwelling with Variance to Parking Stall Width
- February Development Officer's Report
- February Council Highlights
Cochrane Library Board
The Cochrane Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, receive updates from the Library Director and committees, and discuss items for information, including the Provincial Priorities Act and Budget 2025 from Minister McIver. The meeting also includes a public question period and an in-camera session.
- Discussion of Provincial Priorities Act – Minister McIver – Municipal Affairs
- Discussion of Budget 2025 – Minister McIver – Municipal Affairs
- Library Director Update
- RFP/New Building Design update
- Public Question Period
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing the final Age-Friendly Action Plan, a request from Rocky View Foundation for capital funds for affordable housing, and several reports including a development summary and community growth update. They will also hear a delegation from Explore Cochrane on tourism projects and programs.
- Cochrane Age-Friendly Action Plan with 8 core actions for 2025-2029
- Rocky View Foundation request for requisition of capital funds for Affordable Housing Reserve Fund
- What We Heard report on Glenpatrick Drive information session
- 2024 Development Summary Report
- Community Growth Year End Report 2024
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is meeting to discuss funded group presentations and youth participation at board meetings. The agenda also includes adopting previous minutes, including a cancelled February meeting due to lack of quorum, and receiving reports from the councillor and manager. This is a regular advisory meeting with no major decisions listed on the public agenda.
- Discussion regarding funded group presentations
- Discussion regarding youth at FCSS Advisory Board meetings
- Adoption of minutes from January 8, 2025, November 6, 2024, and February 19, 2025 special meeting
- February 12, 2025 minutes noted as cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Councillor and Manager reports
Regular Council
Council will consider giving Third Reading to Bylaw 24/2024, which would adopt the Envision Cochrane 2050 municipal development plan, replacing the 2008 plan. The Calgary Metropolitan Regional Board has approved the plan. Council will also hear a delegation from Route 22 Artist Collective and consider a borrowing bylaw for James Walker Trail Stage 3.
- Third Reading of Bylaw 24/2024 (Envision Cochrane 2050 municipal development plan)
- Bylaw 10/2025 (James Walker Trail Stage 3 borrowing)
- Delegation from Route 22 Artist Collective Ltd on funding progress
- Notice of Motion on backyard chickens
- Adoption of minutes from February 24, 2025 meetings
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Community Enhancement Evaluation for the proposed Sunset Ridge North neighbourhood, a 40-acre parcel north of Sunset Ridge Stage 3 and east of Highway 22. The committee will provide feedback on the proposal, which includes a mix of housing types, a new Highway 22 connection, and amendments to the Sunset Ridge Area Structure Plan. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session.
- Community Enhancement Evaluation for Sunset Ridge North, a 40-acre parcel with mixed housing and Highway 22 connection
- Proposed amendments to the Sunset Ridge Area Structure Plan
- Adoption of minutes from February 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
Natural Environment Protection (NEP) Task Force
The Natural Environment Protection Task Force is meeting to discuss the Parks, Culture & Active Living Masterplan Phase One engagement report, a Connectivity Strategy, and the Grandfather Tree. They will also review their Terms of Reference. The meeting is advisory, with no final decisions expected.
- Review of Parks, Culture & Active Living Masterplan 'What We Heard' report (Phase One)
- Discussion of Connectivity Strategy
- Discussion of Grandfather Tree
- Review of Terms of Reference
Parks & Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee will review the Phase One 'What We Heard' report from the Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan, which gathered over 2,800 community interactions. They will also discuss the Active Transportation Guidelines, the Wearmouth Playground Lifecycle 2025, and updates from various groups.
- Parks, Culture & Active Living Masterplan Phase One engagement results
- Active Transportation Guidelines Report
- Wearmouth Playground Lifecycle 2025
- Connectivity Strategy
- SLS Centre and Rocky View Schools updates
Public Hearing
Council is holding a statutory public hearing to consider Bylaw 01/2025, which would close a 152 sq.m. portion of surplus road right-of-way at 129 Powell Street and consolidate it with the adjacent Rocky View Schools property. This is part of a larger land exchange where the Town would acquire a laneway on the Cochrane Christian Academy site. Public comments were mostly requests for clarity, with a few in favor and none opposed. Council will receive and consider all comments; the bylaw still requires ministerial approval and second/third readings.
- Bylaw 01/2025 road closure of 152 sq.m. (1,636 sq.ft.) at 129 Powell Street
- Land exchange with Rocky View Schools includes acquisition of a laneway for public right-of-way
- Public hearing for road closure bylaw; comments due by January 17, 2025
- No opposing public comments; a few letters in favor
- Bylaw requires Minister of Transportation approval before final reading
Regular Council
Cochrane's Regular Council meeting on February 24, 2025, will consider several items: appointing a council member to the CSHO board, approving FCSS/United Way grant funding recommendations, receiving the Transit Study Final Report and funding opportunities, and giving second reading to Bylaw 05/2025 (Emergency Management Bylaw). A notice of motion on backyard chickens is also on the agenda.
- Appoint a council member to the CSHO Board effective Feb 24, 2025, term ending Oct 20, 2025
- Approve 2025 FCSS/United Way Partnership Grant funding totaling $90,000 (including $20,000 FCSS and $70,000 United Way)
- Receive Transit Study Final Report and funding opportunities
- Second reading of Bylaw 05/2025 (Emergency Management Bylaw)
- Notice of Motion on Backyard Chickens
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications, including an accessory building with a height variance and a back-lit fascia sign, and will receive reports on active transportation guidelines and the Parks, Culture, and Active Living Masterplan. The commission will also adopt the previous meeting's minutes and accept the January Council highlights and Development Officer's report.
- DP2024-220: Accessory building/structure with variance to height
- DP2024-234: One back-lit fascia sign
- Active Transportation Guidelines report
- Parks, Culture, and Active Living Masterplan – What We Heard Report Phase One
- Adoption of January 22, 2025 minutes
Special Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board Meeting
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board will hold a special meeting. The primary subject of the meeting is an in-camera session to receive advice from officials.
- In-camera session regarding advice from officials
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from Ron Voss of the Dog With A Bone Society, who will propose that Cochrane withdraw from the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program to focus on local priorities. The committee will also receive an overview of intergovernmental relations and a transit study final report with funding opportunities. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session.
- Delegation proposing withdrawal from Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program
- Intergovernmental Relations Overview
- Transit Study Final Report & Funding Opportunities
- Adoption of February 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
Cochrane Library Board
The Cochrane Library Board is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, and will receive updates on several items including a facility assessment RFP, the PLSB annual report, and the Alberta Charitable Fundraising Act. The board will also hear reports from its committees and hold a public question period.
- RFP for Facility Assessment
- PLSB Annual Report
- Alberta Charitable Fundraising Act
- CEWS/CEBA Update
- COLA
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive reports from the Councillor and Manager, and discuss new and ongoing business. The agenda includes a closed session under FOIP, a program highlight discussion, and fundraising goals and brainstorming. The meeting is a routine advisory board session with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- In Camera session under Section 24(1)(g) FOIP
- Program highlight discussion
- Fundraising goals and brainstorming
- Councillor Report
- Manager Report
Regular Council
Council will consider directing administration to apply for the federal Active Transportation Fund for Stage 1 of The Trail Project, seeking about $17 million (60% of the $29.6 million stage cost). The agenda also includes several bylaws for readings, including road closure, electronic communications, emergency management, community standards, and policing committee. A memorandum of understanding for The Trail and adoption of previous minutes are also on the agenda.
- Active Transportation Fund application for The Trail Stage 1 (~$17M request)
- Bylaw 01/2025: Road Closure
- Bylaw 02/2025: Electronic Communications Bylaw
- Bylaw 05/2025: Emergency Management Bylaw Amendment
- Bylaw 06/2025: Cochrane Community Standards and Public Safety
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a delegation from the Cochrane Lions Club about the future of the Fifth Avenue lands, along with updates on the Community Standards Bylaw, an Emergency Management Bylaw amendment, the Parks Culture & Active Living Masterplan, and a Trail MOU and Active Transportation Fund application. The agenda also includes the 2024 Annual People & Culture Update and adoption of previous minutes.
- Delegation: Lions Club presentation on Fifth Avenue site history and future vision
- 2024 Annual People & Culture Update: 257 employees, COR audit passed, 85 incidents reported
- Cochrane Community Standards Bylaw discussion
- Emergency Management Bylaw Amendment
- Parks, Culture & Active Living Masterplan Phase One 'What We Heard' report
Regular Council
Cochrane's Regular Council meeting on January 27, 2025, will consider several items: endorsing a grant application for the Wastewater Disposal System Twinning Project, giving first reading to an Electronic Communications Bylaw, and giving first reading to amendments to the Waste Management Bylaw. Council will also consider a bylaw for the Cochrane Municipal Policing Committee and make appointments to standing and external committees. The meeting includes a closed session for advice from officials and personnel matters.
- Endorse AMWWP grant application for Wastewater Disposal System Twinning Project (projected cost $117,130,000; potential grant $9,370,400)
- First reading of Bylaw 02/2025 Electronic Communications Bylaw (allows electronic delivery of assessment and tax notices; potential savings $25,000/year)
- First reading of Bylaw 04/2025 Waste Management Bylaw Amendment
- First reading of Bylaw 03/2025 Cochrane Municipal Policing Committee Bylaw
- Council appointments to standing and external committees
Cochrane Planning Commission
The Cochrane Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business: adopt the agenda and previous minutes, introduce new members, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, receive Council highlights, and review the December Development Officer's Report. The commission will also discuss Development Permit application DP2024-182. No final decisions on land use or permits are on the agenda beyond these administrative items.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Adoption of October 23, 2024 minutes
- December Development Officer's Report
- DP2024-182 CPC Report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2025 property assessment overview, a draft bylaw to allow electronic delivery of assessment and tax notices, and several other reports including a parks masterplan update and a community wellness grant update. The meeting also includes a closed session for advice from officials.
- 2025 property assessments: average single-family home value $680,700, up 10.59% from 2024
- Draft Electronic Communications Bylaw (Bylaw 02/2025) to allow e-delivery of assessment and tax notices, with potential $25,000 annual savings
- Parks, Culture & Active Living Masterplan Phase One 'What We Heard' report
- Building Safer Communities Grant update on Community Wellness Plan development
- Commercial Sector Compost Waste Program report
Regular Council
Council will consider second and third reading of Bylaw 25/2024, a land use amendment for Southbow Landing that changes zoning, increases commercial areas, and removes a seasonal pond. They will also review a related neighbourhood plan amendment, a borrowing bylaw for the River Heights water storage expansion, and a waste management bylaw amendment. Appointments to the Natural Environment Protection Task Force and a deputy mayor appointment are also on the agenda.
- Bylaw 25/2024: Southbow Landing Stage 1 Land Use Amendment (second and third reading)
- Southbow Landing Stage 1 Neighbourhood Plan Amendment
- Bylaw 27/2024: River Heights Water Storage Expansion Borrowing
- Bylaw 04/2025: Waste Management Bylaw Amendment
- Natural Environment Protection Task Force public-at-large appointments
Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board
The Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board is meeting to welcome new members, elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and United Way representative, and set meeting dates. The agenda also includes signing confidentiality agreements, a program highlight, and fundraising initiatives. The attached November 2024 minutes and Terms of Reference are procedural context.
- Board election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and United Way Representative
- Confidentiality agreements for new board members
- Program Highlight - Diana
- Fundraising Initiatives discussion
- Meeting times and dates for 2025
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider introducing a bylaw to allow electronic delivery of property assessment and tax notices, potentially saving $25,000 annually. They will also receive a status report on school sites across Cochrane, detailing readiness and construction timelines for future schools. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes from the previous meeting.
- Electronic Communications Bylaw introduction: would allow electronic property assessment and tax notices, saving ~$25,000/year
- School site status report: lists 10 school sites, including Bow Valley High School expansion (completion Sept 2026) and Rivercrest School (operational 2028-2029)
- Adoption of minutes from December 2, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting