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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $286,000 skatepark conversion contract and other items",
   "summary": "The Regular Open Council will adopt the meeting agenda and minutes, approve a $10,075 operating budget amendment for new council orientation training, and direct staff to award a $286,000 construction contract to convert the Rec‑Plex tennis court into a skatepark. The council will also adopt Bylaw No. 1515 (revision and consolidation authority), give first and second readings to Bylaw No. 1517 (development cost charges), and authorize a development variance permit (DVP 2026‑01) for the Lough property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/154255/Regular%20Council%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=03F8D8E6A3AA4535A1E8B6522105BF38",
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Special Open Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on new Development Cost Charge rates with two sewer deferral options",
   "summary": "This special open council meeting focuses on two major items: a presentation on four options for new Development Cost Charge (DCC) rates, and first reading of the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 1516. Council will be asked to direct staff to prepare a DCC Background Report and Bylaw using one of the scenarios. The OCP bylaw would then be referred to the Agricultural Land Commission and a public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/154058/Special%20Open%20Council%20-%2025%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=2EC3E0FBF91D41249B91CD2A8E85273E",
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   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1459"
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on UBCM meeting requests, $60K fund request",
   "summary": "Council will consider a late item to direct staff on meeting requests for the 2026 UBCM convention with provincial ministers. Staff recommend council support a $60,000 Economic Opportunity Fund request from the Golden Community Economic Development Society. Council will also receive a development variance permit application for 909 10th St S, hear presentations from the Kootenay Conservation Program and the Golden Food Bank and Local Food Matters, and give readings to Bylaw 1515 for bylaw revision and consolidation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/153687/Regular%20Council%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=FA9CCBDADB484F8687D498E296AED159",
   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve 2025 Statement of Financial Information",
   "summary": "Council will consider approving the 2025 Statement of Financial Information and hear a funding request from the Columbia Woodlot Association. Delegations include updates from the Okanagan Regional Library and Golden Community Economic Development, which will also seek funding. Correspondence includes a letter from Minister Ma regarding the Golden Medical Clinic.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/153401/Regular%20Council%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E23670D4F91146ACB8415AF059562E84",
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   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on 20-year broadband fibre agreement, multiple contracts",
   "summary": "Council will consider delegating authority to sign a 20-year infrastructure access agreement with Columbia Basin Broadcast Corporation for fibre installation on the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge and through Spirit Square. Other decisions include awarding a $151,073 construction contract for CIPP lining, a $292,850 contract for a Rec-Plex washroom/gazebo, and a $10,650 hot water tank replacement. Council will also consider renewing a temporary use permit for staff housing at Prestige Inn and supporting a feasibility study for airport instrument approach procedures with up to $40,000 in requested funding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/153309/Regular%20Council%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=6FD81D1EFB7246A88D91FC6639AAA2F6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1429"
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   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Golden Council to vote on 2026 tax rates and five-year financial plan",
   "summary": "Council will consider adopting the 2026 tax rates, the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan, and recreation facility fees. The meeting also includes a 2025 audit presentation and a contract award for arena machine room maintenance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/152867/Regular%20Council%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=310B43FD9A4C4D798990C3DA755AC16D",
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   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1419"
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   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Special Open Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026-2030 financial plan and tax rates",
   "summary": "The Town of Golden Council will consider second and third readings for Bylaw No. 1513, the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan, and Bylaw No. 1514, the 2026 Tax Rates. The meeting agenda includes a report on public feedback from the 2026 Budget consultation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/152806/Special%20Open%20Council%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=3545820821444D7EBFF8AF52EC2530AB",
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   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1453"
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   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to award aquatic study contract and approve tax rates",
   "summary": "The Town of Golden Council will consider awarding a contract for an aquatic facility study and give first reading to the 2026 tax rates bylaw. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Official Community Plan and a recess for a public dialogue session on the 2026-2030 financial plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/152760/Regular%20Council%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=AB976042A4A94BF0A28E1747D53ECE2A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1428"
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   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council approves 2026-2030 budget and tax rate scenario",
   "summary": "Council will consider the Draft 2026-2030 Five-year Financial Plan, including a 10% tax revenue budget increase and the approval of tax rate scenario #1. The meeting also includes the awarding of several construction and service contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/152472/Regular%20Council%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=6D8E366F4C05487BB86F0FF418268ACE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1418"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider time‑zone observance motion and adopt key budgets and bylaws",
   "summary": "Council will debate a late‑item motion on how Golden and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area A should observe time, including options for a regional survey. The council will also approve the operating budget for General Government Services as part of the draft 2026‑2030 financial plan. Additional items include first, second and third reading of the Recreation Facility Fees Bylaw, adoption of the Sevens short‑term rental OCP and zoning amendments, and authorization to begin detailed design of the 12th Street lift‑station project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/151717/Regular%20Council%20-%2017%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=9FD018EDD18C41B681812357DFF8879F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1427"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Finance",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss the Draft 2026‑2030 Budget and financial plan",
   "summary": "The Open Standing Committee on Finance will review the draft 2026‑2030 budget. Topics include property taxation and reserve contributions, an introduction to tax rate setting, updates to the capital and operating budgets, and a recap of the financial plan. No formal decisions are recorded for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/151715/Standing%20Committee%20on%20Finance%20-%2017%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=3D6E3B0F4CD54D97A4EB9B315C2EACED",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1446"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Finance",
   "headline": "Committee reviews draft 2026‑2030 budget amendments for recreation and protective services",
   "summary": "The Open Standing Committee on Finance will discuss the draft 2026‑2030 budget, including specific amendment proposals for recreation and protective services. It will review the general government services operating budget, reserve contributions, and property taxation. The committee may direct staff to prepare reports on these items for Council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/151355/Standing%20Committee%20on%20Finance%20-%2003%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=8827760F0AD547CA9C17B0A1E19AE798",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1448"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider recreation budget and 1122 10th Avenue South rezoning",
   "summary": "The Town of Golden Council will discuss the 2026-2030 Recreation Services operating budget and a zoning amendment for 1122 10th Avenue South. The meeting includes a presentation on local food production and a request for mosquito control funding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/151357/Regular%20Council%20-%2003%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=6D8962690A6A4FEABCE24AEA37ACFBA5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1417"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $1.26M budget amendment for Pine Drive sewer main replacement",
   "summary": "Council will decide on a budget amendment increasing the Pine Drive Sanitary Main Replacement project to $1,260,000 and retendering the contract. They will also give first, second, and third readings to a zoning amendment for 1122 10th Avenue S. A presentation will be made regarding a proposal to join a class action lawsuit against fossil fuel companies, and an update on the Official Community Plan will be provided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/151080/Regular%20Council%20-%2017%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=A64A5B1C485D4B19946CA211184151BA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1437"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Finance",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss draft 2026-2030 operating budget",
   "summary": "The Standing Committee on Finance will consider draft operating budgets for Recreation Services, General Government Services, and Property Taxation and Reserve Contributions as part of the 2026-2030 five-year financial plan. The meeting also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/151078/Standing%20Committee%20on%20Finance%20-%2017%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=230B56855A874E519B678DD6596DD115",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1445"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to authorize $400K grant for Whitetooth Park enhancements",
   "summary": "Council will consider authorizing staff to sign a $400,000 grant agreement with Columbia Basin Trust for Whitetooth Legacy Park enhancements, including a beginner skate and bike park, year-round washroom, and climate-resilient landscaping. Other business includes third reading of a responsible pet ownership bylaw, reallocation of $110,357 in Economic Opportunity funds for the Golden to Nicholson Trail, and a corporate policy review. The meeting also includes late items on building inspection coverage and a Whitetooth Park funding update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/150948/Regular%20Council%20-%2003%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=EB2FF8347FB6495E940C90DE1EE82F7F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1425"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Finance",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss draft 2026-2030 operating budget for recreation, transportation, general government",
   "summary": "The Standing Committee on Finance will continue its review of the Draft 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan, focusing on operating budgets for Recreation Services, Transportation Services, and General Government Services. This follows previous meetings where budgets for Protective Services, Arena, Cemetery, Economic Development, Planning, and Environmental services were approved. No reports are attached to the agenda; they are noted as forthcoming.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/150766/Standing%20Committee%20on%20Finance%20-%2026%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=3293857AC8C740349F20A7C6F77B8C97",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1444"
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council approves 2026-2030 water and sewer budget, considers rezoning and pet ownership bylaw",
   "summary": "The Town of Golden Council will consider approving the Draft 2026-2030 Five-year Financial Plan Bylaw, including water and sewer budgets, and will give second reading to a Responsible Pet Ownership bylaw. The meeting also includes reports on a construction contract for Well 7 and a public hearing record from December 16, 2025.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/150576/Regular%20Council%20-%2020%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=1E9D762EF68548A0B9050540DD26C587",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1415"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Finance",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1441"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Standing Committee on Finance",
   "headline": "Discussion of Draft 2026‑2030 Operating Budget for town services",
   "summary": "The Open Standing Committee on Finance will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. It will receive a report from the Chief Financial Officer introducing the draft 2026‑2030 operating budget for recreation, waste and recycling, planning and development, economic development, transportation, and general government services. The committee may recess to reconvene on January 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. if further discussion is needed. The meeting will then be adjourned.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/150368/Standing%20Committee%20on%20Finance%20-%2013%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=2AD0B64175954CC49BFBF9B5D2627AFF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1440"
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "Special Open Council",
   "headline": "Council to recess to closed meeting for legal matters",
   "summary": "The Town of Golden Special Open Council meeting on January 6, 2026, is largely procedural, beginning with a land acknowledgement and adoption of the agenda. The main action is a motion to recess to a closed meeting under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter to discuss legal matters. The open meeting will then reconvene for any reports from the closed session before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://golden.civicweb.net/document/150352/Special%20Open%20Council%20-%2006%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=7EBB7D7D659842E597754451F1FAC2D2",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://golden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1438"
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