Creston public meetings in 2025

Council Meeting

The Creston Town Council will consider directing staff to apply for a $2.17 million grant to extend Runway 15-33, adopt a solid-waste fee bylaw, and give direction on the 2026 budget. The agenda also includes 2026 committee appointments, responses from provincial ministries on homelessness and RCMP resourcing, and correspondence on several provincial bills. Council will likely approve the fee amendment and the budget guidelines, while the airport grant requires a decision to proceed.

• Airport Runway Extension Grant Application: Council to decide on submitting a $2,168,950 grant request to the BC Air Access Program for the Runway 15-33 Extension Project.
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2046: Adoption of updated solid-waste fees for 2026–2030.
• 2026 Budget Guidelines: Council to direct staff to prepare a budget that includes obligated increases and maintains current service levels.
• 2026 Council Committee Appointments: Adoption of the list of council members for various committees and commissions.
• Encroachment Request from Creston & District Credit Union: Council to receive a staff report and take no further action at this time.

Public Art Working Committee

The Public Art Working Committee will decide on an alternative installation site for the Salmon Dance sculpture and select priority projects for 2026. Members will also review example annual action plans from other municipalities, discuss grant opportunities, and debrief the 2025 mural project. The agenda includes procedural items such as appointing an interim chair and adopting previous minutes.

• Committee to select a new location for the Salmon Dance installation
• Committee to choose two priority projects for 2026
• Review of Annual Action Plan examples from Cambridge, St. John's, Ladysmith, and Port Moody
• Discussion of grant writing roles and funding opportunities
• Debrief of the 2025 mural project, including plaque and QR code additions

Council Meeting

The Creston Town Council will consider adopting a package of eight bylaws establishing a Public Space Booking Program, covering business licensing, events, parks, noise, fees, and traffic. Council will also hear a citizen satisfaction survey, decide on closing the Library Loop Trail during development at 1501 Cedar Street, and discuss a municipal ERP system upgrade. Other items include amending solid waste fees, applying for a $400,000 FireSmart grant, and approving the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Adoption of Public Space Booking Program: 8 bylaws including Business Licence, Events, Parks Trails and Public Spaces, Noise Control, Fees and Charges, and Traffic Regulations
• Closure of Library Loop Trail during development at 1501 Cedar Street, with a future report on permanent relocation
• Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2046 for solid waste fees (first three readings)
• Grant application for $400,000 from Community Resiliency & Investment Program for FireSmart activities
• Council direction request to include a municipal ERP upgrade project in the 2026-2030 financial plan

The council adopted the 2026 Council Meeting schedule and directed staff to close the Library Loop Trail while the 1501 Cedar Street development proceeds, with a report on permanent relocation options. It instructed staff to include the municipal ERP upgrade in the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan. The council approved a $400,000 grant application to the Community Resiliency & Investment Program for the FireSmart initiative. Several bylaws and fee amendments were adopted, including solid‑waste fees and a suite of community‑services bylaws.

• Adopted the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule (motion carried)
• Directed staff to close the Library Loop Trail during 1501 Cedar Street development and to report relocation options (motion carried)
• Directed staff to include the municipal ERP upgrade project in the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan (motion carried)
• Authorized staff to submit a $400,000 grant application for the FireSmart program (motion carried)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2046 (Solid Waste Fees) after first and third readings (motion carried)
• Adopted Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2044 and related bylaws: Business Licence No. 2028, Events No. 2029, Parks, Trails, and Public Spaces No. 2030, Delegation of Authority No. 2031, Noise Control No. 2032, Bylaw Notice of Enforcement No. 2033, Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2035, Traffic Regulations Amendment No. 2040 (motion carried)
• Received the 2025 Town of Creston Citizen Satisfaction Study presentation (motion carried)
• Received the report titled “Municipal ERP System” and Business Case for ERP replacement (motion carried)

Council Meeting

The council will consider adopting an Official Community Plan amendment bylaw and give third readings to a package of bylaws creating a Public Space Booking Program. A public hearing will be held on a business licence amendment to regulate commercial vending. The council will also decide on a lease renewal and funding for the Kootenai Community Centre Society's out-of-school care program, and authorize extensions of fire protection agreements with the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

• Adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2041
• Third readings of Public Space Booking Program bylaws (Business Licence, Events, Parks/Trails, Delegation of Authority, Noise Control, Enforcement, Fees, Traffic Regulations)
• Public hearing on Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 2028 (commercial vending regulations)
• Lease renewal and funding agreement for Kootenai Community Centre Society (Grizzly Bear Out of School Care)
• Extensions of fire protection service agreements with RDCK (West Creston, Wynndel Lakeview, Erickson Arrow Creek, Canyon Lister) to Dec 31, 2026

The council adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2041. It appointed Zina Kwan as a director of the Creston Valley Housing Corporation. It approved a $500 grant for the senior boys volleyball team and authorized a lease renewal and $6,000 funding for the Kootenai Community Centre Society.

• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2041 (Resolution 439-25)
• Appointed Zina Kwan as Director of Creston Valley Housing Corporation (Resolution 436-25)
• Approved $500 discretionary grant to Kootenay River Secondary School Senior Boys Volleyball Team (Resolution 433-25)
• Authorized lease renewal with Kootenai Community Centre Society through Dec 31, 2028 (Resolution 437-25)
• Authorized $6,000 funding agreement for Kootenai Community Centre Society (Resolution 437-25)
• Directed staff to evaluate Credit Union encroachment and draft a bylaw amendment (Recommendation 3, Resolution 435-25)
• Received Business Licence Amendment Bylaw No. 2028 for third reading (Resolution 440-25)
• Received and recorded various bylaw readings for third time (Resolution 440-25)

Council Meeting

Council will hear delegations from Creston Valley Early Years and RCMP, and consider policy updates including business licence fee restructuring, employee compensation, and discretionary grant cap. They will vote on third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 2041 and a $50,041 climate adaptation grant application. Other items include adopting an Extreme Weather Response Plan and approving a street closure for the Light Up Creston event.

• Business Licence Fees Review: direction to restructure 2026 short-term rental and tourist accommodation fees
• Employee Compensation Policy amendment adopting new salary grid and 100% BC CPI update factor
• Council Discretionary Grant Policy: cap at $500 for special circumstances, larger requests redirected to ReDi or budget
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 2041 third reading
• Application to FCM Climate Ready grant ($50,041) with up to $10,535 town contribution for an adaptation strategy

The council adopted the amended employee compensation policy and the 2025 Extreme Weather Response Plan. It authorized a $50,041 grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Climate Ready Plans and set a $10,535 budget contribution for the adaptation strategy. The council also approved a street closure for the Light Up Creston event and directed staff to develop a business‑licence‑fees bylaw amendment.

• Adopted amended Employee Compensation policy (HUM-001-009)
• Adopted the Town of Creston Extreme Weather Response Plan 2025
• Authorized $50,041 grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Climate Ready Plans
• Directed staff to allocate up to $10,535 in the 2026 budget for the adaptation strategy
• Approved street closure on Canyon Street (16th Ave to 10th Ave) for Light Up Creston event on Nov 28, 2025
• Directed staff to prepare a Business Licence Fees Bylaw amendment for 2026 short‑term rentals and tourist accommodation fees
• Directed staff to develop an amended discretionary grant policy (grants capped at $500)
• Deferred the Creston & District Chamber of Commerce Christmas Hampers grant application to the next meeting

Public Hearing

The Creston Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2041, 2025. Attendees may submit statements, and the council will review the amendment before making a decision. The meeting includes procedural steps such as the council decision tree and applicant response.

• Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2041, 2025
• Public Hearing Notice (attachment)
• Council Decision Tree (attachment)
• Public statements from first‑time speakers
• Public statements from second‑time speakers

No written or oral submissions were received for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2041, 2025. Councillors Dumas and Holland moved and seconded a motion to close the public hearing, and the motion was carried. Councillors Baldwin and Holland then moved and seconded a motion to adjourn the hearing at 4:07 pm, which was also carried.

• Public hearing closed (motion carried)
• Public hearing adjourned at 4:07 pm (motion carried)

Council Meeting

The Creston Council will rescind the interim CFO appointment of Michael Moore and appoint Jacob Pawer as the Financial Officer and Director of Finance. It will also authorize the appointment of a new board member for the Creston Valley Housing Corporation and adopt an amendment to the Employee Compensation Policy. Additional items include adopting the Creston Valley Fire Service Master Plan and a recommendation for 30 km/h residential speed zones with a $71,500 budget allocation.

• Rescind interim CFO Michael Moore and appoint Jacob Pawer as Financial Officer and Director of Finance
• Authorize the CAO to identify, interview, and appoint a board member for Creston Valley Housing Corporation
• Adopt amendment to HUM-001-009 Employee Compensation Policy
• Adopt Creston Valley Fire Service Master Plan
• Recommend phased 30 km/h residential speed zones; allocate $71,500 for 2026 budget

The council rescinded the interim CFO appointment of Michael Moore and appointed Jacob Pawer as Financial Officer, Director of Finance and signing authority. It adopted the Creston Valley Fire Service Fire Master Plan and approved a phased 30 km/h residential speed‑zone approach with a $71,500 budget. The council also directed staff to pursue a $1.65 M grant to replace the Collis Lift Station and authorized a support letter for the Kuskanook Harbour Society REDIP grant. A discretionary grant for a children’s Christmas gathering was deferred.

• Appointed Jacob Pawer as Financial Officer, Director of Finance and signing authority (Resolution 397‑25)
• Rescinded interim CFO appointment of Michael Moore (Resolution 397‑25)
• Adopted Creston Valley Fire Service Fire Master Plan (Resolution 403‑25)
• Approved phased 30 km/h residential speed‑zone plan and $71,500 budget (Recommendation 4)
• Directed staff to apply for $1.65 M grant to replace Collis Lift Station (Recommendation 5)
• Authorized mayor to write support letter for Kuskanook Harbour Society REDIP grant (Resolution 405‑25)
• Deferred discretionary grant for Ktunaxa Kinbasket Children’s Christmas gathering (Resolution 406‑25)
• Referred Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2041 for public hearing on Nov 4 (Resolution 401‑25)

Council Meeting

The Creston Town Council will hear delegations from the Rotary Club and a fire master plan consultant, then consider multiple policy and bylaw items. Key decisions include a grant application for a $1.65M gravity main to replace the Collis Lift Station, a phased 30 km/h residential speed zone plan with a $71,500 budget, and a new Public Space Booking Program with nine related bylaws. Council will also vote on permissive tax exemptions, OCP and zoning amendments for 1620 Hood Road, and the adoption of an employee compensation review costing $291,892 over three years. Other items include a Halloween event sponsorship and a runway extension at Creston Valley Airport.

• Consideration of a $1,650,000 grant application to replace Collis Lift Station with a 1,600m gravity main under the Strategic Priorities Fund
• Council direction for a phased 30 km/h residential speed zone implementation with $71,500 in the 2026 budget, starting with Map 6 recommendations
• Introduction of a Public Space Booking Program, directing staff to present nine bylaws including Business Licence, Events, Parks, Noise Control, and Fees amendments
• Adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2037 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2038 for 1620 Hood Road, plus Development Variance Permit No. 25-02
• Approval of a three-year phased exempt staff compensation adjustment totaling $291,892, plus a $? Halloween event sponsorship from the Council Advertising Budget

The Council approved a phased approach to 30 km/h residential speed zones and directed staff to prepare a $71,500 budget item for the 2026 budget. It also approved applying for a $1,650,000 Strategic Priorities Fund grant to replace the Collis Lift Station with a gravity main. The Rotary Club ball‑field presentation was referred to staff, and the Fire Master Plan and Extreme Weather Response Plan were received for future consideration. Council directed staff to bring several bylaws before the next meeting.

• Adopted phased 30 km/h residential speed limit approach and $71,500 budget (motion carried)
• Approved application for $1,650,000 grant to replace Collis Lift Station (motion carried)
• Referred Centennial Park Ball Field project presentation to staff for review (motion carried)
• Received Creston Valley Fire Service Fire Master Plan (motion carried)
• Received Extreme Weather Response Plan and directed staff to present it later (motion carried)
• Received Public Space Booking Program request and directed staff to present eight bylaws at next meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda for October 14, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 16, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Public Art Working Committee

The committee will review its Terms of Reference and discuss the 2025 Mural Project and the Salmon Dance recommendation. Members will also discuss funding opportunities and prioritize public art projects for 2026.

• Review of Committee Terms of Reference
• 2025 Mural Project update
• Discussion on Salmon Dance and Creston Valley Services Committee recommendation
• Discussion of grants and sustainable revenue for budgeting
• Prioritization of 2026 projects and review of existing public art inventory

Council Meeting

Creston Council will consider two readings of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2042, granting 30 applicants a total exemption of $83,919.49 for 2026–2028. Council will also consider adopting the Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2039, receive a fuel management prescription presentation, and discuss a grant application for climate adaptation. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal information about a potential employee.

• Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2042 for 2026–2028: 30 applicants, total exemption value $83,919.49 (1.4% of 2025 tax requisition)
• Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2039 – proposed adoption
• Council direction request to start OCP and zoning amendments to meet provincial legislative requirements
• Fuel management prescription presentation from Cathro Consulting Team
• Council supports staff participation in Support for Survivors of Sexual Crimes Working Group

The council adopted Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2039, 2025. It approved a $300 discretionary grant for the Kokanee Country Snowmobile Club. The council directed staff to begin public consultation on the Official Community Plan and zoning amendments and to prepare a grant application for the 2026 Green Municipal Fund. The meeting was recessed to a closed session before adjournment.

• Adopted Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2039, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved a $300 discretionary grant to the Kokanee Country Snowmobile Club (motion carried)
• Directed staff to conduct public consultation and prepare an OCP amendment bylaw (motion carried)
• Directed staff to present a 2026 Green Municipal Fund climate‑ready grant application (motion carried)
• Approved reading of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2042, 2025 for 2026‑2028 (motion carried)
• Supported staff participation in the Support for Survivors of Sexual Crimes Working Group (motion carried)
• Received the Fuel Management Prescription report and presentation (motion carried)
• Recessed the meeting to a closed session under the Community Charter (motion carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider the third reading of two bylaws regarding the Official Community Plan and zoning for 1620 Hood Road. The meeting also includes a request for direction on a Human Resources Coordinator position and a report on federal funding.

• Third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2037, 2025 for 1620 Hood Road
• Third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2038, 2025 for 1620 Hood Road
• Request for direction regarding a Human Resources Coordinator position
• Receipt of $158,814 from the Canada Community Building Fund - Community Works Fund
• Authorization to promote Rail Safety Week from September 15 to 21, 2025

The council read a third time and approved Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2037, 2025, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2038, 2025. It authorized promotion of Rail Safety Week on town social media for September 15‑21, 2025. The town will receive a $158,814 payment from the Canada Community Building Fund for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The meeting was recessed and moved to a closed session.

• Adopted the regular council agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Received the report on 1620 Hood Road zoning and OCP amendments (motion carried)
• Read a third time Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2037, 2025 (motion carried)
• Read a third time Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2038, 2025 (motion carried)
• Authorized staff to promote Rail Safety Week via social media Sep 15‑21, 2025 (motion carried)
• Received notice of $158,814 Canada Community Building Fund payment for Aug 2025 (motion carried)
• Recessed the meeting and moved to a closed council session (motion carried)

Public Hearing

This public hearing is considering proposed Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2037 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2038 for 1620 Hood Road. The amendments would change the land use designation from Rural Residential to Commercial General and rezone the property from Residential-Rural to Commercial-Neighbourhood, allowing a fitness studio, wellness centre, retail, food services, and an outdoor spa. Council will hear public input before deciding whether to adopt the bylaws.

• Applicants: Carlee Margaret Hansen and Blair Lee Hansen
• Property: 1620 Hood Road
• Proposed OCP amendment: change land use from Rural Residential (RR) to Commercial General (CG)
• Proposed zoning amendment: rezone from Residential-Rural (R5) to Commercial-Neighbourhood (CN) and allow retail services and indoor recreation as principal uses
• Purpose: enable fitness studio, wellness centre, retail services, food services, and outdoor spa

Council moved and seconded a motion that all written and oral submissions regarding Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2037 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2038 were received and that the public hearing be closed. The motion was carried. A second motion to adjourn the hearing at 4:06 p.m. was also carried.

• Closed public hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2037 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2038 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the public hearing at 4:06 p.m. (motion carried)

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston Council will discuss a grant application for a major sewer infrastructure project and an Official Community Plan amendment. The body is also reviewing several community sponsorship requests and proclamations.

• Proposed grant application for $1,650,000 to replace Collis Lift Station with a 1,600m gravity main
• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2037 for 1620 Hood Road, referred to public hearing on September 2, 2025
• Proposed $300 grant to the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce for an information session
• Authorization for a proclamation declaring September 15 to 21, 2025, as 'Coaches Week'
• Receipt of a $50,000 provincial grant for the implementation of a Situation Table

The council approved a $300 grant to the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce for a joint information session. It directed staff to apply for a $1.65 million Strategic Priorities Fund grant to replace the Collis Lift Station with a 1,600 m gravity main. Additional actions included a $250 sponsorship for the Thunder Cats golf tournament and authorizations for the mayor to issue a Coaches Week proclamation and letters of support for community initiatives.

• Approved $300 grant to Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce (advertising budget)
• Directed staff to apply for $1.65M Strategic Priorities Fund grant for Collis Lift Station replacement
• Approved $250 sponsorship to Creston Valley Thunder Cats Annual Golf Tournament (advertising budget)
• Authorized mayor to issue proclamation for Coaches Week (Sept 15‑21, 2025)
• Authorized mayor to write welcome letter to WaCanID bike ride participants (Sept 11, 2025)
• Authorized mayor to write support letter for Trails for Creston Valley Society community gaming grant
• Received $50,000 provincial grant for Situation Table implementation
• Referred speed‑reduction requests from residents to staff for a report

Council Meeting

The Creston Council will consider a request from the Manager of Engineering to apply for a $1,650,000 Strategic Priorities Fund grant to replace the Collis Street Lift Station with a 1,600‑m gravity main and to include the cost in the 2026 budget. It will also receive sponsorship requests for the Creston Valley Thunder Cats hockey season ($1,100), a concert in Millennium Park ($100), and the 28th Annual Bill Pfeifer Memorial Drive, as well as a provincial $50,000 grant for a Situation Table. Several bylaw amendments will be read and considered, including rezoning and OCP changes for 1620 Hood Road, a Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption amendment, and a Cemetery Regulations amendment. Routine items such as adopting the agenda, minutes, and reports will also be addressed.

• Apply for $1,650,000 grant to replace Collis Street Lift Station with a 1,600 m gravity main
• Sponsorship of Creston Valley Thunder Cats 2025/26 hockey season for $1,100 from the advertising budget
• Sponsorship of a concert in Millennium Park on August 13, 2025 for $100 from the advertising budget
• Rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments (Bylaw No. 2037 and No. 2038) for 1620 Hood Road development
• Adoption of Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2039 readings

The council approved a $300 sponsorship for a joint information session with the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce and authorized several community sponsorships, including $750 for the Rotary Club's Bill Pfeifer Memorial Drive and $1,100 for the Thunder Cats hockey season. It approved public consultation for a new fitness studio at 1620 Hood Road and adopted the Official Community Plan and Zoning amendment bylaws for 2025. The council also adopted the Cemetery Regulations and Operations Amendment Bylaw and directed staff to apply for a $1,650,000 grant to replace the Collis Lift Station.

• Directed staff to apply for a $1,650,000 Strategic Priorities Fund grant to replace the Collis Lift Station
• Approved a $300 sponsorship grant to the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce for a joint information session
• Approved a $750 sponsorship to the Creston Valley Rotary Club for the Bill Pfeifer Memorial Drive
• Approved a $1,100 sponsorship to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats for the 2025/26 hockey season
• Approved public consultation and referrals for the 1620 Hood Road fitness studio development
• Adopted Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2037, 2025
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2038, 2025
• Adopted Cemetery Regulations and Operations Amendment Bylaw No. 2025

Public Art Working Committee

The Public Art Working Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its May 28 meeting. It will discuss a call for muralists and make a recommendation to Council on which artist to select for the 2025 Creston Mural Project. The meeting will conclude with a question period and adjournment.

• Adopt agenda for July 31, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from May 28, 2025 meeting (PAWC_May28_2025 - English.pdf)
• Discuss call for muralists and recommend a selection to Council for the 2025 Creston Mural Project

Council Meeting

The Creston Council will direct staff to complete a Development Cost Charge (DCC) bylaw that sets phased rates for single‑family equivalent units over a 15‑year horizon. It will also direct preparation of an updated Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw and consider an Employee Offboarding Policy for future adoption. Additional items include a cemetery regulation amendment, a variance permit discharge for Lots 1‑9 (Plan EPP137924), and a decision on the Radon Program.

• Adopt DCC rates: $2,584 (Year 1‑3, 50% MAF), $6,666 (Year 4‑6, 25% MAF), $9,116 (Year 7‑9, 10% MAF), $10,603 (Year 10‑15, 1% MAF)
• Prepare updated Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw for first and second readings
• Receive and plan adoption of Employee Offboarding Policy at a future meeting
• Amend Cemetery Regulations and Operations Bylaw (No. 2025) – first and second reading
• Discharge Development Variance Permit 19‑01 for Lots 1‑9, District Lot 891, Kootenay District, Plan EPP137924

The council directed staff to draft a Development Cost Charge bylaw and to update the Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption bylaw. It approved a $2,000 grant for lighting upgrades at the Kootenay River Theatre, discharged a development variance permit for Lots 1‑9 of Plan EPP137924, and ordered implementation of the Radon program. Recommendations from the July 8 Committee of Whole were adopted, and the meeting was recessed into a closed session.

• Directed staff to complete a Development Cost Charge Bylaw with phased rates
• Directed staff to prepare an updated Residential Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw
• Authorized a $2,000 Community Development Grant for lighting upgrades at Kootenay River Theatre
• Discharged Development Variance Permit for Lots 1‑9, Plan EPP137924
• Directed staff to implement the “Take Action on Radon” program
• Adopted Recommendations 2‑5 from the July 8 Committee of Whole
• Recessed the meeting and moved to a closed session
• Adopted the meeting agenda and minutes

Council Meeting

The Creston council will consider awarding a $179,782.50 contract to KPMG for a Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment, and discuss a strategy to add three new staff positions including an RCMP Operations Sergeant and a Deputy Director of Finance. Also on the agenda are potential rezoning and development at 1620 Hood Road for a fitness studio and wellness centre, and a grant application for Millennium Park washroom upgrades.

• Contract award to KPMG for $179,782.50 for the Town's Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment
• Council direction request to prepare rezoning, OCP amendment, and DVP for 1620 Hood Road (fitness studio, wellness centre, outdoor spa)
• Strategy for Increased Organizational Resources: adding RCMP Operations Sergeant, Deputy Director of Finance, and Executive Assistant
• Development Variance Permit discharge for Lots 1-9 of Plan EPP137924
• Grant application to SPARC BC for the Millennium Park Washroom Upgrade Project

The council received several reports and direction requests, appointed Bev Caldwell as interim corporate officer, and approved multiple grants and contracts. It awarded KPMG a $179,782.50 contract for a Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment and supported staffing and program initiatives for the 2026 budget. The meeting was recessed and moved to a closed session.

• Appointed Bev Caldwell as interim corporate officer (term ends Feb 1, 2026)
• Authorized a $3,000 community development grant to Kootenay Mountain Biking
• Approved a $150 sponsorship for the PAWS 2026 Calendar
• Supported and authorized submission of a grant application for the Millennium Park Washroom Upgrade
• Awarded KPMG a $179,782.50 contract for a Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
• Directed staff to obtain structural assessment quotes for solar panels on education and public works buildings
• Supported inclusion of proposed RCMP Operations Sergeant, Executive Assistant, and Deputy Director of Finance positions in the draft 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan
• Recessed the meeting and moved to a closed council session

Board of Variance

This is a procedural meeting of the Creston Board of Variance with no variance applications on the agenda. The board will adopt previous minutes, appoint a chair and vice chair, and receive a verbal report on relevant bylaws and member duties.

• Appointment of chair and vice chair for the board
• Adoption of minutes from January 30, 2024
• Verbal report from secretary on bylaws and legislation
• Review of member duties

The Board of Variance adopted its agenda for June 25, 2025. It approved the minutes from the January 30, 2024 meeting. The Board appointed Don Tarrant as Chair and Linda Harke as Vice‑Chair. The meeting was adjourned at 12:50 pm.

• Adopted June 25, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Adopted January 30, 2024 hearing minutes (carried)
• Appointed Don Tarrant as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Linda Harke as Vice‑Chair (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will decide on appointing Mike Moore as Interim Director of Finance and replacing Steffan Klassen with Joel Comer as staff director on the Creston Valley Housing Corporation. A delegation from Enduring Care Solutions will present a program overview, and a report on the Take Action on Radon Program will be received. Several grants, including $1,500 for the Taste of Creston Valley and $5,500 for the ice sports legacy project, are up for approval. The meeting will also adopt the 2024 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information before moving into a closed session for labour relations.

• Appointment of Mike Moore as Interim Director of Finance
• Replacement of Creston Valley Housing Corporation staff director (Steffan Klassen out, Joel Comer in)
• Delegation from Enduring Care Solutions on full program overview
• Take Action on Radon Program report received for information, future decision pending
• Grants: $1,500 for Taste of Creston Valley, $5,500 for ice sports legacy, $3,000 for Seacan project, $432 for farmers market coupons

The council adopted its agenda and the June 3 meeting minutes, then received the verbal and written reports of council members. It appointed Mike Moore as interim Director of Finance and updated the town’s signing authorities, adding Joel Comer and removing Steffan Klassen. The council also approved the 2024 Statement of Financial Information, adopted the 2024 Annual Report, and authorized several community development grants.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 232-25) – motion carried
• Adopted June 3, 2025 minutes (Resolution 233-25) – motion carried
• Received council reports (Resolution 234-25) – motion carried
• Appointed Mike Moore as Interim Director of Finance (Resolution 237-25) – motion carried
• Updated signing authorities: added Joel Comer, removed Steffan Klassen (Resolution 239-25) – motion carried
• Approved 2024 Statement of Financial Information (Resolution 240-25) – motion carried
• Adopted 2024 Annual Report (Resolution 241-25) – motion carried
• Authorized multiple community grants (Resolutions 242‑25 to 246‑25) – motion carried

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston Council will approve three street closures for community events and a park booking for a Rotary Club beer festival. The meeting will also recess into a closed session regarding labor relations.

• Approve $300 sponsorship for Rotary Club Beer Festival
• Approve Hillside Street closure for 2nd Annual Creston Colour Run
• Approve Canyon Street closure for Karz in the Kootz Car Show
• Approve Closed Park Booking for Millennium Park
• Recess to Closed Council Meeting regarding labor relations

The council approved a closed‑park booking for Millennium Park on August 16, 2025, including a special event permit and a $300 sponsorship for the Creston Valley Rotary Club Beer Festival. It also approved street closures for the Colour Run on Hillside Street on June 28, 2025, and for the Karz in the Kootz Car Show on Canyon Street on June 15, 2025, with a five‑year special event permit. The agenda and previous meeting minutes were adopted, and the meeting was recessed to a closed session.

• Approved Closed Park Booking for Millennium Park (Aug 16, 2025) and $300 Rotary Club sponsorship
• Approved Special Event Permit for Creston Valley Rotary Club Beer Festival
• Approved Street Closure for Colour Run on Hillside Street (June 28, 2025, 2 pm‑10 pm)
• Approved Street Closure for Karz in the Kootz Car Show on Canyon Street (June 15, 2025, 7:30 am‑4 pm) and five‑year special event permit (2025‑2029)
• Adopted the Regular Council agenda (Resolution 221-25)
• Adopted the May 27, 2025 council minutes (Resolution 222-25)

Public Art Working Committee

The Public Art Working Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, then discuss two business items: the ReDi Grant and an update on the Centennial Mural. There are no delegations scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural with no detailed proposals or decisions specified.

• Discussion of ReDi Grant
• Centennial Mural Update
• Adoption of minutes from May 7, 2025

Council Meeting

The Creston, British Columbia Council meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda appears empty, showing only placeholders and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Council Meeting

Council will consider authorizing a lease with the Regional District of Central Kootenay for the Visitor Information Centre at 121 Northwest Boulevard. Other items include a delegation on the Bleeding Tree Film Festival, requests for park and street closures for events, results of a municipal re-classification survey recommending no further action, and appointments to the Board of Variance. A proclamation declaring June 2025 as Pride Month is also proposed.

• Lease authorization for Visitor Information Centre (121 Northwest Boulevard) with Regional District of Central Kootenay
• Council direction request for a closed park booking by Rotary at Millennium Park
• Council direction request for a street closure for Karz in the Kootz car show
• Municipal Re-Classification Survey results – recommendation to take no further action
• Notice of motion to proclaim June 2025 as Pride Month

The council approved a lease with the Regional District of Central Kootenay for the Visitor Information Centre at 121 Northwest Boulevard. It also proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month, appointed three members to the Board of Variance, and authorized a $500 sponsorship to Cops for Kids. Additional actions included adopting the agenda and minutes, receiving several pieces of correspondence, and moving the meeting to a closed session.

• Authorized lease for Visitor Information Centre at 121 Northwest Boulevard (motion carried)
• Proclaimed June 2025 as Pride Month in Creston (motion carried)
• Appointed Linda Harke, Don Tarrant, and Dee Howard to the Board of Variance for three‑year terms (motion carried)
• Authorized $500 sponsorship to Cops for Kids from the advertising budget (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda and minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted Committee of the Whole recommendations on survivor support, rezoning, street closure, and Council Coffee Talks (motion carried)
• Received correspondence from Minister of Public Safety, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Royal Canadian Army Cadets, UB​CM, and North Coast Regional District (motion carried)
• Recessed the meeting and moved to a closed session (motion carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider endorsing the Creston Valley Regional Airport Master Plan (2025–2044), a 20-year framework for governance and development. Other business includes a rezoning application for 1620 Hood Road, a street closure request for the Color Run, a partnering agreement with Creston Valley Housing Corporation, and several community development grant applications for signs and tree replacement.

• Endorsement of Creston Valley Regional Airport Master Plan (2025–2044)
• Rezoning application for 1620 Hood Road
• Street closure request for the Colour Run
• Execution of partnering agreement between Town of Creston and Creston Valley Housing Corporation
• Community development grant applications: $30,000 for Downtown Tree Replacement, $15,000 for ʔak̓uǂni Gateway Sign, $5,000 for Highway 3 Welcome Sign, and $25,000 for Highway 3A Welcome Sign

Council endorsed the Creston Valley Regional Airport Master Plan (2025‑2044) and directed staff to work with partners for its implementation and periodic review. The council also approved several community development grants and adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2027, 2025. Additional actions included executing a partnering agreement with Creston Valley Housing Corporation and authorizing event‑related grants.

• Endorsed Creston Valley Regional Airport Master Plan (2025‑2044)
• Authorized $4,000 Community Development Grant to Creston Valley Cycling Association
• Authorized $30,000 Downtown Tree Replacement grant
• Authorized $15,000 ʔak̓ uǂni Gateway Sign grant
• Authorized $5,000 Highway 3 Welcome to Creston Sign grant
• Authorized $25,000 Highway 3A Welcome to Creston Sign grant
• Authorized $1,000 grant to Chamber of Commerce for Dash 4 Trash
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2027, 2025

Public Art Working Committee

The Public Art Working Committee will discuss the Centennial Bird Project, including plans for a Dirt Day on May 23 and a Town Open House on June 3, as well as mural installation and additional public painting opportunities. A ReDi Grant will also be discussed. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Centennial Bird Project – 'Dirt Day' on May 23, 2025
• Centennial Bird Project – Town Open House on June 3, 2025
• Mural installation discussion
• Determine additional opportunities for public to paint remaining birds
• ReDi Grant discussion

Special Council Meeting

The Creston Special Council meeting will consider adopting Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2034 for 2025, which sets property tax rates. Council will also authorize a month-to-month lease agreement with the Creston Lions Club for use of the former ambulance building. Additionally, the council will adopt the 2024 audited financial statements and allocate Resident Directed Columbia Basin Trust grants. The meeting will then recess into a closed session for legal and negotiation matters.

• Adoption of Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2034, 2025, setting property tax rates for the year
• Authorization of month-to-month lease with Creston Lions Club for the former ambulance building
• Adoption of 2024 Audited Financial Statements
• Allocation of Resident Directed Columbia Basin Trust Grants as presented
• Closed session for solicitor-client privilege and negotiations with provincial government

The council approved its agenda and adopted the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw. It authorized a month‑to‑month lease with the Creston Lions Club and adopted the 2024 audited financial statements. The council also allocated Resident‑Directed Columbia Basin Trust Grants and moved the meeting to a closed session before adjourning.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 178‑25) – motion carried
• Adopted Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2034, 2025 (Resolution 179‑25) – motion carried
• Authorized execution of month‑to‑month Lions Club lease (Resolution 180‑25) – motion carried
• Adopted 2024 audited financial statements (Recommendation 2, Resolution 181‑25) – motion carried
• Allocated Resident‑Directed Columbia Basin Trust Grants (Recommendation 4, Resolution 181‑25) – motion carried
• Recessed and moved to closed meeting (Resolution 182‑25) – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 183‑25) – motion carried

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston Council will meet to discuss the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw and the adoption of the Parks Master Plan. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment and a development variance permit for a business on Northwest Boulevard.

• Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2034, 2025
• Adoption of the Town of Creston Parks Master Plan
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2027, 2025
• Development Variance Permit 25-01 for two fascia signs at 908 Northwest Boulevard
• Community Development Grant request of $5,000 for Creston Valley Community Housing Society

The council adopted the 2024 audited financial statements and allocated the Resident Directed Columbia Basin Trust Grants. It approved the Town of Creston Parks Master Plan and issued a Development Variance Permit for 908 Northwest Boulevard. Additional actions included reading the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw and authorizing two mayoral proclamations.

• Adopted 2024 audited financial statements (Resolution 164‑25 Recommendation 2) – motion carried
• Allocated Resident Directed Columbia Basin Trust Grants (Resolution 164‑25 Recommendation 4) – motion carried
• Adopted the Town of Creston Parks Master Plan (Resolution 169‑25) – motion carried
• Issued Development Variance Permit 25‑01 to allow two fascia signs at 908 Northwest Boulevard (Resolution 170‑25) – motion carried
• Received and read Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2034, 2025 (Resolutions 167‑25 and 168‑25) – motions carried
• Directed staff to prepare a decision on the recurring open park booking request (Resolution 164‑25 Recommendation 3) – motion carried
• Authorized Mayor to proclaim May 15, 2025 as Moose Hide Campaign Day (Resolution 173‑25) – motion carried
• Authorized Mayor to proclaim May 5‑9, 2025 as Focus on Youth Week (Resolution 174‑25) – motion carried

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Creston Special Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from the Director of Finance on setting 2025 tax rates and vote on a recommendation to direct staff to prepare the Tax Rates Bylaw. No other business or delegations are scheduled.

• Presentation from Director of Finance on 2025 Tax Rates and recommendation to prepare Tax Rates Bylaw

The council adopted the meeting agenda. It received the Director of Finance's presentation on 2025 tax rates and directed staff to prepare the 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw. The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 pm.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Received Finance presentation and directed staff to prepare 2025 Tax Rates Bylaw (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:45 pm (motion carried)

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Special Committee of the Whole will hold a delegation from Columbia Basin Trust and discuss public engagement for the Resident Directed Grants program. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, a question period, and adjournment.

• Delegation from Columbia Basin Trust (Aron Burke, Community Liaison)
• Discussion of public engagement for CBT Resident Directed Grants
• Review of Town of Creston 2025 ReDi Submissions

The Special Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda after a motion by Councillor Dumas and a second by Councillor Hawton. The meeting included a public‑engagement session for the Columbia Basin Trust Resident Directed Grants, with 29 applicants speaking. No grant allocations were decided; the council will complete the adjudication process at the Regular Committee of the Whole meeting on April 22, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (motion carried)

Council Meeting

The council will discuss a partnering agreement between the Town and the Creston Valley Housing Corporation, with a direction to bring it forward for final approval after public notice. Other business includes an organizational re-alignment, an application for economic development funding, adoption of a delegation of authority bylaw amendment, and a discretionary grant request for Clay Fest. The council will also receive reports on drought preparedness and a citizen satisfaction survey policy update.

• Partnering agreement between Town of Creston and Creston Valley Housing Corporation (CVHC) for housing
• Organizational re-alignment report and succession readiness from CAO
• Letter of support for Creston Valley-Kootenay Lake Economic Development Restructuring Initiative funding application
• Adoption of Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 2020, 2025
• Discretionary grant request of $500 for Creston Valley In the Raw Arts Society's Clay Fest

The council adopted its agenda and the minutes from previous meetings. It authorized the mayor to write a support letter and staff to submit a funding application for the Creston Valley‑Kootenay Lake Economic Development Restructuring Initiative. The Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 2020, 2025 and the revised Citizen Satisfaction Survey Policy were adopted, and a $300 discretionary grant was approved for the Creston Valley in the Raw Arts Society. Staff were directed to advance the housing partnership agreement and to handle parking‑related correspondence.

• Adopted the regular council agenda (Resolution 144-25)
• Adopted minutes of the March 18 and March 25 meetings (Res 145-25, 146-25)
• Authorized the mayor to seek funding for the Creston Valley‑Kootenay Lake Economic Development Restructuring Initiative (Resolution 151-25)
• Adopted Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 2020, 2025 (Resolution 153-25)
• Adopted the revised Citizen Satisfaction Survey Policy (PUB-001-010) (Resolution 154-25)
• Authorized a $300 discretionary grant to the Creston Valley in the Raw Arts Society for Clay Fest (Resolution 155-25)
• Directed staff to move the Partnering Agreement with Creston Valley Housing Corporation forward for final approval (Resolution 148-25)
• Referred Esme Gloster’s parking and 15‑minute parking correspondence to staff (Resolution 157-25)

Council Meeting

The council will receive a direction request for Development Variance Permit Application 25-01 at 908 Northwest Boulevard and direct staff to proceed with public notification. It will also receive the draft Creston Parks Master Plan and a request to present it at a future meeting. Additional items include an amended Citizen Satisfaction Survey policy, a licence of occupation for the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market, and approval of the Hop to Vine Hustle event with a $250 sponsorship.

• Development Variance Permit Application 25-01 (908 Northwest Boulevard) – approval to proceed with public notification and draft permit for up to 2 fascia signs
• Draft Creston Parks Master Plan – council to receive direction request and schedule presentation at a future meeting
• Amended Citizen Satisfaction Survey policy – staff to present for adoption at the April 8 council meeting
• Creston Valley Farmers’ Market licence of occupation for 115 and 111 Northwest Boulevard – authorization for mayor and corporate officer to execute
• Hop to Vine Hustle event approval – special event permit, capacity up to 500, and $250 sponsorship from the advertising budget

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Special Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation by Ben Crooks of HM Aero on the draft Creston Valley Regional Airport Master Plan. No formal decision on the plan is listed; the meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda adoption, question period, and adjournment.

• Ben Crooks (HM Aero) – overview of the Draft Creston Valley Regional Airport Master Plan
• Adoption of the meeting agenda (procedural)
• Question period for public input

Creston Valley Housing Corporation

The Creston Valley Housing Corporation is holding its annual general meeting to appoint an auditor for 2025 and appoint a full board of directors. The meeting will also elect a chair, adopt the agenda, and receive the AGM process report. No financial details or project-specific proposals are on the agenda.

• Appointment of Apex Accounting as auditor for 2025 (remuneration to be fixed by directors)
• Appointment of first full board of directors via shareholder consent resolution
• Election of a chair for the meeting
• Approval of the AGM process and agenda

Council Meeting

The Town of Creston is deciding on the adoption of its Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw and a three-year IT services contract with Sea to Sky Network Solutions. Council will also consider opting into the Provincial Short-Term Rental Principal Residence Requirement.

• Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2018, 2025
• Grant application for up to $126,960.88 for a backup generator at Creston Valley Regional Airport
• Lease agreement for property at 140-10th Avenue North with Iron Soul Fitness
• Licence of Occupation for 2025 Farmers' Market at ʔ ak ̓ u ǂ ni with a $1 annual fee
• Discretionary grant requests: BC Seniors Games Society ($300), Minor Hockey U15 Team ($2,000), and Bleeding Tree Film Society ($3,000)

Cemetery Select Committee

The Cemetery Select Committee will discuss revisions to the Cemetery Regulations and Operations Bylaw No. 1824. The meeting includes a review of 2024 financial statements and statistics, as well as a presentation on green burials.

• Proposed revisions to Cemetery Regulations and Operations Bylaw No. 1824
• Review of 2024 Cemetery Financials and Statistics
• Delegation from Lorraine Fracy of Royal Oak Burial Park regarding Green Burials

Council Meeting

The Council will receive and adopt the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2018, 2025 and approve the related 2025 budget changes. It will also consider a zoning amendment for childcare (Bylaw No. 2023), an Emergency Management Amendment Bylaw (No. 2022, 2025), and several sponsorship and grant requests. The meeting includes a Committee of the Whole to discuss these items before rising back to the full Council.

• Adopt Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2018, 2025
• Adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2023 (Childcare)
• Adopt Emergency Management Amendment Bylaw No. 2022, 2025
• Discretionary grant to KRSS Prom Committee (amount not specified)
• Sponsorship to Lower Kootenay Band for 32nd Annual Yaqan Nukiy Pow Wow (amount not specified)

Council Meeting

Creston council will hear a 2025 budget update from the Director of Finance, then vote on several bylaws and policies. Decisions include adoption of a fees and charges amendment bylaw (covering business licence fees), first and second reading of a zoning amendment to allow childcare uses, adoption of an updated disaster response plan, and amendments to the emergency management bylaw. Council will also consider endorsing two UBCM resolutions—one seeking property transfer tax exemptions for local government housing corporations and another requesting increased provincial funding for public libraries.

• 2025 Budget Update presentation from Director of Finance and Corporate Services
• First and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2023, 2025 (childcare uses)
• Adoption of Fees & Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2024, 2025 (business licence fees)
• Adoption of updated Disaster Response Plan and amendments to Emergency Management Bylaw
• Endorsement of UBCM resolutions on property transfer tax exemption for housing corporations and increased provincial library funding

Public Art Working Committee

The Public Art Working Committee will convene in Council Chambers to adopt the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting and discuss a custom bench design.

• Adoption of agenda and minutes from February 4, 2025
• Discussion of custom bench design
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, 238-10th Avenue North

Council Meeting

This meeting includes appointments to the Creston Valley Housing Corporation board, a transfer of six town properties to the housing corporation, fire service agreement extensions, discretionary grants, and first readings of a residential business fee amendment bylaw. Council will also consider a lease for Berry Patch Daycare and a request to support library funding.

• Transfer of six properties (1501 Cedar St, 1510 Birch St, 210-11th Ave S, 817 Vancouver St, 140-10th Ave N, 138-10th Ave N) to Creston Valley Housing Corporation
• Appointments to Creston Valley Housing Corp board: 7 independent directors, 3 council directors, 1 staff director, and a shareholder representative
• Extension of fire service agreements with RDCK for West Creston, Wynndel Lakeview, Arrow Creek, Canyon Lister, and Canyon Lister Firehall lease to Dec 31, 2025
• Discretionary grant of $1000 to Kootenay Region of Skate Canada for Regional Championship and $100 to Creston Valley Arts Council
• First readings of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw for residential business licence fees; lease agreement with Berry Patch Daycare for space at the CEC

Council Meeting

Council is deciding on early approval for several 2025 capital projects and infrastructure audits. The meeting includes discussions on pet licensing, community center leases, and hazard remediation for a former fire hall.

• Authorization of $25,000 for asbestos ceiling tile remediation at 140-10th Avenue North
• Proposed $40,000 for an independent audit of the wastewater treatment plant
• Early budget approval for sidewalk replacement, RCMP building upgrades, and Mill Park fountain replacement
• Proposed amendment to provide one-year free pet licenses for animals adopted from PAWS
• Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw to allow child care as a primary use in all zones