Banff, AB

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The Governance and Finance Committee reviewed and amended the proposed Public Use of Municipal Facilities Policy C7003-1, making several changes including increasing free rental hours for local non-profits from 12 to 15, expanding the definition of 'Local' to include Lake Louise, and adding the Okach-Iyethkabi Ougitubi pavilion to the facility list. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the amended policy to Council for approval. The committee also received a briefing on the 2026 Homegrown Art Show artist survey for the corporate record.

• Amended policy C7003-1 to fix typo 'groupd' to 'groups' in Section 6.4 (7-0)
• Amended Section 7.1.3 to include 'societies, associations, and volunteer-run community groups' (7-0)
• Amended definition of 'Local' to include Lake Louise (7-0)
• Amended facility list: replaced Fenlands rows with 'Center Arena 1 and Arena 2' and added Okach-Iyethkabi Ougitubi pavilion (7-0)
• Amended Section 8.5 to remove word 'space' (7-0)
• Increased free facility rental hours for local non-profits from 12 to 15 per annum (4-3)
• Recommended amended policy C7003-1 to Council for approval (7-0)
• Received 2026 Homegrown Art Show artist survey briefing for the record (7-0)

Council - Regular Meeting

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Council approved the amended 2027-2030 Strategic Plan after two amendments, and approved Council Policy C2001-2 on employee compensation and benefits (5-2). For the Banff Child Care Centre expansion, Council directed administration to return with a service level request for a capital project, allocated $56,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve to LOLA Architecture for design work, and approved the further amended 2026-2028 Operating Budget. Council also amended the 2026 meeting calendar to cancel a September committee meeting and reschedule the council meeting to allow attendance at the Alberta Municipalities convention.

• Approved amended 2027-2030 Strategic Plan (7-0)
• Approved Council Policy C2001-2 Employee Compensation and Benefits (5-2)
• Directed administration to return with childcare capital project service level request for 2027 Service Review (7-0)
• Allocated $56,000 from Budget Stabilization Reserve to LOLA Architecture for childcare centre design (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2028 Operating Budget as further amended (7-0)
• Amended 2026 meeting calendar: cancelled Sept 22 Governance and Finance Committee, rescheduled Council meeting to 9 a.m. (7-0)
• Received 50 Wolf Street Traffic Impact Assessment/Parking Review Report for record (5-2)

Banff Heritage Corporation

The Banff Heritage Corporation will meet to vote on endorsing Statements of Significance for 10 heritage properties, including Tan-Y-Bryn and the Banff Post Office. Other agenda items are for information only: a development permit for an 18-unit multiplex at 420 Muskrat Street (requiring demolition of the Sidney Unwin Residence), an update on a Land Use Bylaw amendment, a discussion of a heritage symposium, and a letter from Parks Canada about demolishing the Banff Upper Hot Springs Caretaker's Cottage.

• Endorsement of 10 Statements of Significance for heritage properties (Tan-Y-Bryn, Banff Post Office, Senator Forget Residence, Whyte Museum Maintenance Shop, The Waldhaus, Serra Residence, Leighton Artist Colony Painter Residence, Lady Macdonald Cottage, Funtek Home, Boiler Building)
• Review of development permit 26DP63 for an 18-unit multiplex at 420 Muskrat Street, requiring demolition of the Sidney Unwin Residence (municipal heritage inventory)
• Verbal update on Draft Land Use Bylaw Amending Bylaw 497 for Heritage Resource Action Plan Tactics, following a July 14 public hearing
• Discussion of the Town of Banff Heritage Symposium
• Letter from Parks Canada about the planned demolition of the Banff Upper Hot Springs Caretaker's Cottage

Governance & Finance Committee Agendas

The Governance and Finance Committee will consider approving the proposed 2027 Financial Plan, which outlines revenue projections, expenses, and a projected 6.05% municipal tax increase for the same level of service. The plan also includes funding 100% of transit through the Visitor Pay Parking Operating Reserve. Additionally, the committee will receive a briefing on the scheduled review of Council Policy C1002 (Non-Proclamation Policy).

• Request for Decision: Proposed 2027 Financial Plan – committee asked to approve the plan
• Projected 2027 municipal tax increase of 6.05% for same level of service
• Plan includes funding 100% of local and regional transit from Visitor Pay Parking Operating Reserve
• Briefing: Scheduled Review of Council Policy C1002 (Non-Proclamation Policy)

Council - Regular Meeting

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The council adopted a motion directing administration to return with amendments to Policy C2001-1 that set a compensation philosophy targeting wages at the 55th percentile (5‑2 vote). It also recessed the public hearing on Bylaw 497 to reconvene on October 13, 2026 (4‑3 vote) and approved a closed meeting to discuss the 2026 External Market Review (unanimous). Additionally, the council rose without reporting (unanimous).

• Recessed Bylaw 497 public hearing to Oct 13, 2026 (4‑3)
• Approved closed meeting on 2026 External Market Review (7‑0)
• Rose without reporting (7‑0)
• Directed admin to amend Policy C2001-1 to target 55th percentile wages (5‑2)

Governance and Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

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The committee approved the corrected 2027 Financial Plan and confirmed the June 09, 2026, meeting minutes. Members also received a scheduled review of Council Policy C1002 regarding Non-Proclamation.

• Confirmed the July 14, 2026, corrected agenda (7-0)
• Confirmed the June 09, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved the Corrected 2027 Financial Plan (7-0)
• Received the scheduled review of Council Policy C1002 – Non-Proclamation Policy for the corporate record (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:39 a.m. (7-0)

Banff Town Council

Council will hold a public hearing for proposed Bylaw 497, which amends the Land Use Bylaw to introduce heritage conservation tools, and consider second and third readings. They will also discuss several administrative reports, including options for employee compensation philosophy, a community standards bylaw amendment to remove the penalty schedule, a new parking cash-in-lieu policy, a revised fees and charges bylaw, a $25,000 day home creation incentive grant, and the proposed 2027-2030 Council Strategic Plan.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of Bylaw 497 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Heritage Conservation Tools)
• Decision on employee compensation philosophy targeting either 50th or 55th percentile wages
• Three readings of Bylaw 501 to remove Schedule C (Penalties) from the Community Standards Bylaw
• Approval of Policy C3003 establishing a Parking Cash-In-Lieu program
• Approval of the 2027-2030 Council Strategic Plan

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and provide comments on Proposed Bylaw 497. This bylaw aims to enable heritage conservation goals and solutions from the Heritage Resource Action Plan.

• Proposed Bylaw 497 regarding heritage conservation goals and solutions

The Municipal Planning Commission discussed Proposed Bylaw 497, which aims to implement heritage conservation goals from the Heritage Resource Action Plan. After a closed session, the commission voted to recommend a series of positions to Council on eight tactics, including support for extended development timelines, removal of a transfer-of-development-rights program, and restricting certain non-commercial uses. The motion carried without recorded dissent.

• Recommended extending development permit compliance to 18 months and commencement to 2 years with fee-free extensions (Tactic 1)
• Supported adjusting approving authority for heritage applications unless involving Non-Commercial Heritage Use or undeveloped GFA transfer (Tactic 11)
• Recommended removing 'Professional, Financial, Health, and Office Services' from eligible non-commercial heritage uses (Tactic 12)
• Recommended removing Tactic 13 (Heritage Transfer Certificates) from the bylaw, with conditional guardrails if Council proceeds
• Supported allowing setback relaxations at DAA discretion for structural constraints (Tactic 18)
• Debated but did not finalize position on removing the 'minor in nature' variance requirement; provided both concerns and support (Tactic 19)
• Supported allowing alternative housing delivery timelines via Development Agreements up to 10 years (Tactic 20)
• Supported allowing multiple accessory dwellings on residential heritage sites governed by maximum FAR (Tactic 21)

BHC Shareholders AGM

The Banff Housing Corporation Shareholders met to review and approve key housing policies and corporate documents. They authorized a public engagement process on a housing portfolio review, including a first-time homebuyer lottery pilot and potential equity buy-backs. The group also adopted an amended corporate bylaw to adjust board composition and term lengths. Finally, they received the 2025 audited financial statements, 2026 operating budget, and strategic plan for the record.

• Approved amendments to BHC Bylaw 1-5, changing board size to 6-7 members and adjusting term lengths.
• Directed public engagement on a 2:1 first-time homebuyer lottery pilot and fair market value appraisal changes.
• Authorized potential buy-back of equity share properties priced at $700,000 or lower with BHC equity of 25% or greater.
• Received the 2025 audited financial statements and the approved 2026 operating budget.
• Adopted the 2026-2028 Board of Directors Strategic Plan.

Shareholders approved a motion to seek public engagement on NBLC portfolio review recommendations including changes to fair market value appraisal, a two-year pilot for a 2:1 first-time home buyer priority lottery, and potential buy-back of equity share properties. They also adopted an amended Bylaw 1-5 revising board composition and received several briefing items including the 2025 audited financial statements and 2026 operating budget.

• Approved public engagement on NBLC housing portfolio recommendations (unanimous)
• Adopted BHC Bylaw 1-5 as amended (6-0, Mayor absent)
• Received BHC 2025 audited financial statements (6-0)
• Received BHC 2026 operating budget briefing (6-0)
• Received equity value of homeownership portfolio briefing (6-0)
• Received BHC Board Strategic Plan 2026-2028 (6-0)
• Confirmed corrected minutes of June 23, 2025 AGM (unanimous)
• Recessed to closed session for NBLC review discussion (unanimous)

Council - Regular Meeting

Banff Town Council adopted Bylaw 22-12, a new Business Licence Bylaw, after three readings. Council also deferred a proposed Parking Cash-In-Lieu policy for further review alongside the fees and charges bylaw. A canoe concession contract extension was discussed in a closed session. Council received an update from the Bow Valley Waste Management Commission.

• Adopted Bylaw 22-12 (Business Licence Bylaw) after three readings
• Deferred proposed Policy C3003 (Parking Cash-In-Lieu) to future meeting
• Went into closed session to discuss Canoe Concession Contract extension request
• Received written and verbal public input on waiving outdoor seating fees for Caribou Street businesses
• Heard presentation from Bow Valley Waste Management Commission

Council passed Bylaw 22-12, the new Business Licence Bylaw, through all three readings (7-0 each). An amendment to delete a subsection was defeated 3-4. The Parking Cash-In-Lieu policy was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Bylaw 22-12 first reading (7-0)
• Approved Bylaw 22-12 second reading (7-0)
• Defeated amendment to delete subsection 17.a.vi (3-4)
• Approved Bylaw 22-12 third reading (7-0)
• Deferred Parking Cash-In-Lieu policy to future meeting

Banff Housing Corporation Shareholders Agendas

The Banff Housing Corporation shareholders will consider adopting a new corporate bylaw (Bylaw 1-5), receive the 2025 audited financial statements, review the 2026 operating budget, and discuss the equity value of the homeownership portfolio. A confidential review of the housing portfolio (NBLC) and a strategic plan for 2026-2028 will also be presented.

• Adopt proposed Bylaw 1-5 (banff housing corporation bylaws)
• Receive 2025 audited financial statements
• Receive 2026 operating budget briefing
• Equity value of homeownership portfolio briefing
• Confidential NBLC portfolio review (assessment released)

The Banff Housing Corporation Shareholders approved directing public engagement on recommendations from a portfolio review, including changes to appraisal methodology, a first-time home buyer lottery pilot, and potential buy-back of certain equity share properties. They also adopted an amended Bylaw 1-5 adjusting board composition and terms. Several briefings were received for the corporate record.

• Approved NBLC portfolio review recommendations for public engagement (7-0)
• Adopted amended Bylaw 1-5 on board composition (6-0, Mayor absent)
• Received 2025 audited financial statements briefing (unanimous)
• Received 2026 operating budget briefing (unanimous)
• Received equity value of homeownership portfolio briefing (unanimous)
• Received Board of Directors Strategic Plan 2026-2028 briefing (unanimous)
• Confirmed revised agenda and corrected minutes (unanimous)

Banff Town Council

The Town of Banff Council will discuss several business-related updates, including a new business licence bylaw and a parking cash-in-lieu policy. They are also deciding whether to extend the Canoe Dock operations contract with Hydra River Guides & Banff Adventures Unlimited Inc. for one year.

• Motion to waive approximately $25,000 in 2026 sidewalk seating and outdoor merchandising fees for Caribou Street businesses
• Three readings of proposed Business Licence Bylaw 22-12
• Approval of proposed Council Policy C3003 regarding Parking Cash-In-Lieu
• Decision on extending the Canoe Dock operations contract to October 15, 2028
• Annual review and three readings of the Council Committees Bylaw 350-3

Council gave three readings and adopted Bylaw 22-12, the new Business Licence Bylaw. The Parking Cash-In-Lieu policy was deferred to a future meeting with the fees review. Council directed administration to extend the canoe dock contract with Hydra River Guides for one year to October 15, 2028.

• Adopted Bylaw 22-12 (Business Licence Bylaw) after three readings (unanimous)
• Defeated amendment to delete subsection 17.a.vi from Bylaw 22-12 (4-3)
• Deferred Parking Cash-In-Lieu policy C3003 to future meeting with Fees and Charges Bylaw review (unanimous)
• Extended Canoe Dock operations contract with Hydra River Guides to Oct 15, 2028 (unanimous)
• Maintained confidentiality of canoe contract attachments and closed session discussions (unanimous)
• Confirmed corrected minutes of June 9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Received Bow Valley Waste Management Commission update for the record
• Received construction and demolition waste update briefing for the record

Governance & Finance Committee Agendas

The June 23, 2026 meeting of the Governance and Finance Committee has been cancelled. The Annual General Meeting of the Banff Housing Corporation Shareholder has been rescheduled to 9:00 a.m. on the same day.

• Regular meeting cancelled per Council motions COU26-179 and COU26-180
• Banff Housing Corporation AGM rescheduled to June 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m.

Governance and Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

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Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit for mixed-use housing at 226 Bear Street, a subdivision application at 418 Muskrat Street, and provide comments on a proposed bylaw to advance heritage conservation. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes.

• Proposed mixed-use housing at 226 Bear Street (26DP51)
• Proposed bare land condominium subdivision at 418 Muskrat Street (26SN04)
• Proposed Bylaw 497 for heritage conservation
• Adoption of minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting

The Commission approved a development permit for a four-storey residential addition at 226 Bear Street. They also approved a bare land condominium subdivision for 418 Muskrat Street. A proposed heritage conservation bylaw was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved 226 Bear Street mixed-use housing development permit (Carried)
• Approved 418 Muskrat Street bare land condominium subdivision (Carried)
• Deferred Proposed Bylaw 497 regarding heritage conservation (Carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

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Governance & Finance Committee Agendas

The Governance and Finance Committee will receive two briefings: the Facilities Energy & Emissions Report for 2024/2025 and the Banff Tax-Filer Report using 2023 data. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting also includes confirmation of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Receive Facilities Energy & Emissions Report 2024/2025
• Receive Banff Tax-Filer Report (2023 Data)
• Confirm corrected minutes from May 26, 2026 meeting

The Governance and Finance Committee confirmed the agenda and corrected minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the committee only received two briefing reports for the corporate record.

• Confirmed agenda (6-0)
• Confirmed corrected May 26, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Received Facilities Energy & Emissions Report 2024/2025 briefing (7-0)
• Received Banff Tax-Filer Report (2023 Data) briefing (7-0)

Banff Town Council

The Town Council will review amendments to bus routes and the municipal emergency management bylaw. They are also considering adjustments to the 2026 meeting calendar and reviewing grant allocations.

• Proposed Bylaw 502: Amendments to bus routes under the Road, Sidewalk and Trail Use Bylaw
• Proposed Bylaw 11-7: The Banff Municipal Emergency Management Bylaw
• Rescheduling of the June 23rd Governance and Finance Committee meeting
• 2026 Town of Banff Grant Allocations (Confidential)
• Bow Valley Immigration Partnership update

Council approved Bylaw 502 amending bus routes, adding Cougar and Fox streets after a successful amendment. Bylaw 11-7 for Municipal Emergency Management was also passed. Council further reconsidered and adjusted the June 23 meeting calendar, canceling a committee meeting and rescheduling the Housing Corporation AGM.

• Approved Bylaw 502 bus route amendments (6-0)
• Added Cougar and Fox streets as bus routes via amendment (6-0)
• Approved Bylaw 11-7 Municipal Emergency Management Bylaw (6-0)
• Reconsidered and amended 2026 meeting calendar (6-0)
• Directed administration to review Bylaw 16-9 by Q4 2026 (6-0)
• Received Bow Valley Immigration Partnership update (6-0)

Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council approved amendments to local bus routes and passed a new Municipal Emergency Management Bylaw. Council also received an update from the Bow Valley Immigration Partnership and adjusted the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Bylaw 502: Amendments to bus routes, including Cougar Street between Badger and Fox Streets
• Bylaw 11-7: Adoption of the Banff Municipal Emergency Management Bylaw
• Direction to review the Road, Sidewalk, and Trail Use Bylaw 16-9 by Q4 2026
• Cancellation of the June 23, 2026, Governance and Finance Committee meeting
• Presentation by Bow Valley Immigration Partnership (BVIP)

Council gave three readings to Bylaw 502, amending bus routes to include Cougar Street between Badger and Fox, and Fox Street between Cougar and Banff Avenue. An amendment added those streets. Council also passed the new Emergency Management Bylaw (11-7) on three readings. The meeting calendar was adjusted by canceling a June 23 committee meeting and rescheduling a housing corporation AGM.

• Approved Bylaw 502 amending bus routes (6-0)
• Approved Bylaw 11-7 Emergency Management Bylaw (6-0)
• Canceled June 23 Governance and Finance Committee meeting (6-0)
• Rescheduled Banff Housing Corporation AGM to 9:00 a.m. June 23 (6-0)
• Directed administration to review Bylaw 16-9 by Q4 2026 (6-0)

Governance and Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Governance and Finance Committee will confirm the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. They will then receive two briefing reports: one on the Facilities Energy & Emissions Report for 2024/2025 and one on the Banff Tax-Filer Report using 2023 data. No delegations or public input are scheduled, and no decisions are being made.

• Receive Facilities Energy & Emissions Report 2024/2025 briefing
• Receive Banff Tax-Filer Report (2023 Data) briefing
• Confirm corrected minutes of May 26, 2026 meeting
• No public input or delegations scheduled

No substantive decisions were made. The committee confirmed the agenda and minutes, then received two informational briefings: the Facilities Energy & Emissions Report 2024/2025 and the Banff Tax-Filer Report (2023 Data). Both were accepted for the corporate record without any further action.

• Confirmed agenda (unanimous)
• Confirmed corrected minutes of May 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Received Facilities Energy & Emissions Report 2024/2025 briefing (unanimous)
• Received Banff Tax-Filer Report 2023 Data briefing (unanimous)

Community Art Committee Agendas

The committee is meeting to review updates on the Public Art Program and the Art In Nature initiative. Members will discuss potential new sites for public art and the replacement of a mural at the 220 Bear Street Mall location.

• Mural replacement at 220 Bear Street Mall
• Wolf Street construction hoarding temporary student mural project update
• Discussion on new proposed locations for public art
• Update on BLLT Art In Nature initiative
• Public Art Program communication update

The Community Art Committee approved the agenda and previous minutes, received updates on several public art projects, and directed administration to gather cost estimates for mural installation at 220 Bear Street. No substantive decisions or approvals were made; all motions were to receive information or defer discussion to future meetings.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 8, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Received update on Communication about Public Art Program (carried)
• Received update on Supporting BLLT Art In Nature (carried)
• Directed members to bring public art location ideas for river pathways to next meeting (carried)
• Received update on Wolf Street hoarding mural project (carried)
• Directed administration to gather info on mural installation approaches and costs for 220 Bear Street (carried)

Banff Community Art Committee

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Police Governance Committee

The Police Governance Committee will hear presentations from RCMP Staff Sergeant Mike Buxton-Carr and Director of Emergency Management Katherine Severson on current services. Members will also discuss committee roles and responsibilities, and review the Council Committee Policy.

• Presentation by RCMP Staff Sergeant Mike Buxton-Carr (tentative)
• Briefing by Director of Emergency Management Katherine Severson on the last Service Review
• General discussion on current and emerging police priorities
• Discussion of committee roles and responsibilities under the Council Committee Policy

Police Governance Committee

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Bow Valley Regional Emergency Advisory Committee

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Governance & Finance Committee Agendas

The Governance and Finance Committee will discuss three policy matters: a new Parking Cash-In-Lieu policy setting a rate of $35,000 per parking space for non-residential development, the creation of residential property assessment sub-classes for vacant land and accessory guest accommodations, and an annual review of the Council Committees Bylaw.

• Parking Cash-In-Lieu policy: proposed rate of $35,000 per parking space for non-residential development
• Residential Property Assessment Sub-Classes: establishing separate tax classes for vacant residential lots and accessory guest accommodations
• 2026 annual review of Bylaw 350-2, Council Committees Bylaw, to repeal and replace
• No delegations or public submissions scheduled

The Governance and Finance Committee recommended Council approve the new Parking Cash-In-Lieu Policy C3003, with an amendment to the reserve outflow wording, and set the rate at $40,000 per stall. The committee also received a report on Residential Property Assessment Sub-Classes and directed administration to return with options for sub-class taxation and business licence fees for short-term accommodations. Additionally, the committee directed preparation of a bylaw to replace the Council Committees Bylaw.

• Approved Parking Cash-In-Lieu Policy C3003 with amended reserve outflow wording (7-0)
• Directed administration to set parking cash-in-lieu rate at $40,000 per stall (7-0)
• Closed previous 2023 motion on parking cash-in-lieu options (7-0)
• Received Residential Property Assessment Sub-Classes report for record (7-0)
• Directed administration to return with 2027 Council Priority on vacant land sub-class taxation and short-term accommodation business licence fees (7-0)
• Directed preparation of a bylaw to repeal and replace Council Committees Bylaw 350-2, with return by June 2026 (7-0)

Governance and Finance Committee - Regular Meeting

The Governance and Finance Committee will discuss and provide direction on three administrative reports: a proposed Parking Cash-In-Lieu Policy setting a rate of $35,000, a Residential Property Assessment Sub-Class policy and bylaw for vacant land and accessory guest accommodations, and the annual review and replacement of the Council Committees Bylaw.

• Proposed Parking Cash-In-Lieu policy with $35,000 rate
• Residential property sub-classes for vacant lots and accessory guest accommodations
• Replacement of Council Committees Bylaw (Bylaw 350-2)

The committee recommended approval of Policy C3003 on parking cash-in-lieu, setting the fee at $40,000 per stall. They also received a report on residential property assessment sub-classes and directed administration to explore sub-class taxation for vacant lands and business licence fee options for accessory guest accommodations. Additionally, they directed preparation of a new council committees bylaw, repealing and replacing Bylaw 350-2.

• Recommended approval of Parking Cash-In-Lieu Policy C3003 (7-0)
• Set parking cash-in-lieu rate at $40,000 per stall (7-0)
• Directed no further action on previous motion FIN23-107 (7-0)
• Received Residential Property Assessment Sub-Classes report (7-0)
• Directed administration to explore sub-class taxation for vacant lands and business licence fee options for accessory guest accommodations (7-0)
• Directed preparation of a new Council Committees Bylaw, repealing Bylaw 350-2 (7-0)

Council - Regular Meeting

Council gave second and third reading to Borrowing Bylaw 496 for a staff housing project on Squirrel Street in partnership with Parks Canada. It also gave first reading to Bylaw 497, which amends land use rules for heritage conservation, and allocated $25,000 to begin setting up a Destination Stewardship Council with Canmore.

• Borrowing Bylaw 496 for Squirrel Street Staff Housing with Parks Canada passed second and third reading
• First reading of Bylaw 497: Heritage Resource Action Plan Land Use Bylaw amendments
• Up to $25,000 allocated from Budget Stabilization Reserve for Destination Stewardship Council foundational work
• Mayor DiManno appointed to assist with Destination Stewardship Council foundation work
• Draft 2027–2030 Council Strategic Plan to be released as public document after updates

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 496, authorizing borrowing for the Squirrel Street Staff Housing Partnership with Parks Canada. Bylaw 497 (Heritage Resource Action Plan Land Use amendments) was introduced for first reading with a public hearing scheduled. Council also approved up to $25,000 from reserves for foundational work on a Destination Stewardship Council, and directed release of the draft 2027-2030 Strategic Plan.

• Approved Bylaw 496 second reading (7-0)
• Approved Bylaw 496 third reading (7-0)
• Introduced Bylaw 497 for first reading (7-0)
• Directed public hearing for Bylaw 497 (7-0)
• Revisited 2026-2028 Operating Budget to consider amendments (5-2)
• Allocated up to $25,000 for Destination Stewardship Council foundational work (4-2-1 absent)
• Appointed Mayor DiManno to assist with Destination Stewardship Council foundation work (7-0)
• Directed Administration to report on next steps for Destination Stewardship Council (7-0)

Banff Town Council

Council will give second and third readings to Bylaw 496, a borrowing bylaw for a staff housing partnership with Parks Canada on Squirrel Street, with a maximum Town contribution of up to $6.25 million. They will also consider first reading of Bylaw 497 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for heritage conservation, and discuss allocating up to $25,000 from reserves to establish a Destination Stewardship Council. Additionally, the draft 2027-2030 Council Strategic Plan will be released for public discussion.

• Second and third reading of Borrowing Bylaw 496 for Squirrel Street staff housing partnership with Parks Canada (up to $6.25M)
• First reading of Bylaw 497 for Heritage Resource Action Plan Land Use Bylaw amendments
• Request to amend 2026-2028 Operating Budget to allocate up to $25,000 for Destination Stewardship Council foundation work
• Release of confidential draft 2027-2030 Council Strategic Plan for public discussion at June 8 open house
• Confirmation of minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting and 2026 Council Workplan

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 496, authorizing borrowing for the Squirrel Street Staff Housing partnership with Parks Canada. It also introduced Bylaw 497 for Heritage Resource Action Plan land use amendments and set a public hearing. After amending the operating budget, Council allocated up to $25,000 from the Budget Stabilization Reserve to start foundational work on a Destination Stewardship Council.

• Approved Bylaw 496 borrowing for Squirrel Street staff housing (unanimous)
• Introduced Bylaw 497 Heritage Resource Action Plan land use amendments (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 497 (unanimous)
• Revisited 2026-2028 Operating Budget to consider amendments (5-2)
• Allocated up to $25,000 for Destination Stewardship Council foundational work (4-2)
• Appointed Mayor DiManno to assist with Destination Stewardship Council (unanimous)
• Directed administration to report on next steps for Destination Stewardship Council (unanimous)
• Released draft 2027-2030 Strategic Plan as public document (unanimous)

Banff Heritage Corporation

The Banff Heritage Corporation will vote on endorsing Statements of Significance for 10 properties, including St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Jenny Belzberg Theatre. They will also receive updates on the Saddington Home relocation, a draft Land Use Bylaw amendment for heritage tactics, and the upcoming Heritage Symposium.

• Endorse Statements of Significance for 10 properties (e.g., St. Mary's Church, Scout-Guide Hall, Bankhead Residence)
• Update on Saddington Home relocation project
• Draft Land Use Bylaw Amending Bylaw 497 for Heritage Resource Action Plan tactics
• Verbal update on Banff Heritage Symposium (Sept 15, 2026)
• Roundtable update from Parks Canada (March 18 meeting)

The Banff Heritage Corporation endorsed 10 Statements of Significance with revised Character-defining Elements for heritage properties including St. Mary's Catholic Church, Scout-Guide Hall, and others. The board also received updates on Parks Canada roundtable, Alberta Heritage Places Network, and the 345 Beaver Street demolition. A draft Land Use Bylaw amendment for Heritage Resource Action Plan tactics was received as information.

• Endorsed 10 Statements of Significance with revised Character-defining Elements (unanimous)