Dryden public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Meeting
The Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 will discuss its Draft Terms of Reference, a Procedural By-law, and Board Member Remuneration. The meeting will also consider Confirmatory By-law 2024-1 and approve the minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting. No motions have been filed for this session.
- Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Draft Terms of Reference
- Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Procedural By-law
- Board Member Remuneration
- By-law 2024-1 (Confirmatory By-law)
- Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024 meeting
Council Meeting
Council will discuss the 2025 draft budget and a proposed increase to water and sewer rates. The meeting includes several by-laws regarding emergency management, property standards, and an asbestos management program.
- 2025 Draft Budget, Operating Budget Summary, and Capital Plan
- By-law 2024-75 to increase 2025 water and sewer rates
- By-law 2024-73 to adopt a new Property Standards By-law
- By-law 2024-74 for a site plan agreement amendment at 520 Government Street (McDonalds)
- By-law 2024-68 to adopt an Asbestos Management Program
Council Meeting
The Dryden City Council will consider By-law 2024-65 at its first, second and third readings, which proposes new user fees and charges effective January 1, 2025. The meeting also includes adoption of the November 12, 2024 minutes, review of the 2025 draft budget and water and sewer rate increase, and consideration of By-laws 2024-66 and 2024-67. Staff reports on property standards, asbestos management, emergency management, and a proposed land acquisition are also presented.
- By-law 2024-65 – User Fees and Charges effective Jan 1 2025
- By-law 2024-66 – Confirmatory By-law
- By-law 2024-67 – Agreement for 911 Primary Public Safety Answering Point Services
- Finance‑2024-38 – 2025 Water and Sewer Rate Increase
- Finance‑2024-40 – 2025 Draft Budget
Public Planning Meeting
The City of Dryden will hold a statutory public meeting to present the final draft Dryden Zoning By-law prepared by WSP. After the presentation, members of the public may provide comments, followed by comments from council members. The meeting concludes with adjournment.
- WSP presentation on the Final Draft Zoning By-law
- Distribution of the Final Draft Zoning By-law documents
- Public comment period
- Council comment period
- Adjournment
Council Meeting
The Dryden City Council will read and vote on By-law 2024-62, which creates a land lease agreement for 564 Government Street. Additional items include a by‑law amendment for stop signs at Myrtle and Second, a proposed water and sewer rate increase for 2025, new user fees effective Jan. 1 2025, and a request to delay IRCC post‑graduation work program reforms. The meeting also features a delegation on homelessness and public notices for a future zoning by‑law review.
- By-law 2024-62 – Land Lease Agreement for 564 Government Street
- By-law 2024-63 – Amendment to add stop signs at Myrtle and Second
- Finance‑2024‑35 – Proposed water and sewer rate increase for 2025
- Finance‑2024‑36 – New user fees and charges effective Jan. 1 2025
- Information Item – Request to delay IRCC Post‑Graduation Work Program reforms
Council Meeting
The Dryden City Council will consider several by-law readings, including the budget policy by-law (2024-60) and a confirmatory by-law (2024-61). Staff reports will be presented on a de‑icer restriction by-law, a land lease agreement for 564 Government Street, and an amendment to stop‑sign schedules. The meeting also includes a closed‑session update on the Community Benefit Agreement and a land acquisition discussion.
- By-law 2024-60 – first, second and third reading of the Budget Policy
- By-law 2024-61 – confirmatory by-law
- By-law to Restrict De‑icers (Building & Planning‑2024-23)
- Land Use Agreement – 564 Government Street lease extension
- Amend Schedule K – stop signs at intersections (By-law 2022-55)
Council Meeting
The council will reconvene from a closed session to receive updates on the Community Benefit Agreement and labour relations. It will adopt the September 23, 2024 council and public planning meeting minutes and review staff reports on the 2024 budget policy, 2025 capital funding utilization, and the municipal accommodation tax. The meeting also includes consideration of a confirmatory by‑law, By‑law 2024‑59.
- Confirmatory By‑law 2024‑59 (Item 25)
- Finance‑2024‑32 Budget Policy report (Item 20a)
- Finance‑2024‑34 2025 Capital Funding Utilization report (Item 20b)
- Administration‑2024‑018 Municipal Accommodation Tax report (Item 20c)
- Community Benefit Agreement Update (Closed Session Item 3d)
Public Planning Meeting
The City of Dryden will hold a public meeting on September 23, 2024. After standard procedural items, staff and consultants will present the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review. No decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational.
- Presentation on the City of Dryden Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review by staff and WSP consultants
Council Meeting
Council will consider a new Facility Allocation Policy and a staff report comparing a food cycler pilot to the city's compost program. The meeting also includes discussions on de-icer by-laws and several motions from Councillor Noel.
- By-law 2024-58 regarding Facility Allocation Policy
- Staff report on Food Cycler Pilot vs. City run compost program
- Building & Planning report on De-Icer and Bubbler by-laws
- Motion regarding debris and drug paraphernalia collection by city employees
- Motions regarding the deer population and a tree stump at Cooper Park
Council Meeting
The Dryden City Council will adopt the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting and review a closed staff report on a property negotiation. Council members will discuss the implementation of a new Facility Allocation Policy presented by the Director of Community Services. Three motions from Councillor Noel will be considered: debris and drug paraphernalia collection by city employees, removal of an old tree stump at Cooper Park, and management of the local deer population. The meeting will conclude with the adoption of Confirmatory By-law 2024-56.
- Confirmatory By-law 2024-56 (item 25)
- Closed Staff Report re: Property Negotiation (closed session item)
- Implementation of a new Facility Allocation Policy (staff report item 20)
- Notice of Motion – Debris and Drug Paraphernalia Collection by City Employees (item 21a)
- Notice of Motion – Deer Population (item 21c)
Council Meeting
The Dryden City Council will adopt the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meetings and consider a support resolution on Northern Ontario labour market needs. A presentation on the Ontario Public Libraries Social Return on Investment Toolkit will be given. The council will also adopt By-law 2024-55 as a confirmatory by‑law. A verbal update on the Community Benefit Agreement will be discussed.
- Adopt Council Meeting Minutes – August 12, 2024
- Support Resolution – Addressing Northern Ontario labour market needs via the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
- Confirmatory By‑law 2024-55
- Presentation on Ontario Public Libraries Social Return on Investment Toolkit
- Verbal update on Community Benefit Agreement
Council Meeting
Dryden City Council will meet on August 12, 2024, to adopt minutes, consider zoning amendments, and review staff reports including the 2025 budget parameters and a site plan control agreement for the Dryden Food Bank.
- By-law 2024-51: Zoning amendment for 205 Duke Street
- By-law 2024-50: Amendment to cemetery fees and charges
- Staff report: 2025 Budget Parameters/Direction
- Staff report: 158 Grand Trunk Avenue Site Plan Control Agreement
- Staff report: Mario Milanese Water Main Loop project
Public Planning Meeting
The Dryden City Council will review a zoning by-law amendment for the property at 14521 Highway 17 East, submitted by applicant Christian Oscroft and owner Miller Northwest Limited. Staff will present the amendment and related documents, including a draft amendment, comments, and site plans. Council will refer the item to an open meeting of Council for disposition.
- Zoning By-law Amendment – 14521 Highway 17 East
- Draft Zoning By-law Amendment (Attachment A)
- MHBC Comments (Attachment B)
- Site Plans (Attachment C)
- Presentation by Building & Planning staff
Public Planning Meeting
The City of Dryden is holding a public planning meeting to discuss a zoning amendment application for the property at 205 Duke Street. The meeting includes staff presentations and public comments regarding the proposed changes.
- Zoning Amendment Application 2024-18 for 205 Duke Street
Council Meeting
Dryden Council will meet to adopt minutes, consider a zoning by-law amendment for 158 Grand Trunk Avenue, and review a proposed update to the cemetery price list. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding the CAO's performance.
- By-law 2024-47: Zoning change for 158 Grand Trunk Avenue
- Cemetery Price List amendment proposed
- Connecting Link 2024 contract award
- Public Planning Meeting notice for Highway 17 East
- By-law 2024-48: Deputy Mayor Rotation amendment
Public Planning Meeting
The City of Dryden is holding a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for the property at 158 Grand Trunk Avenue. The application was submitted by Allen Huckabay.
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 158 Grand Trunk Avenue
Council Meeting
The meeting includes discussions on amendments to the 2024 budget and a site plan agreement for 214 Scott Street. Council will also hear updates from the Ontario Provincial Police and the Dryden Food Bank. A public meeting is noted regarding a zoning amendment at 205 Duke Street.
- By-law 2024-43: Amendment to the 2024 Budget
- By-law 2024-45: 214 Scott Street Site Plan Development Agreement
- Zoning By-law Amendment at 205 Duke Street
- Presentation by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
- Miller Northwest night work exemption request
Council Meeting
The Dryden City Council will discuss 2024 tax ratios, levies, and an amendment to the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes a site plan control agreement for 214 Scott Street and a tax sale decision for 1305 Sandy Beach Road. Additionally, the council will receive a presentation on the 2023 audited financial statements.
- 2024 Tax Ratios and Tax Levies (By-laws 2024-37, 2024-38, 2024-39)
- Site Plan Control Agreement for 214 Scott Street
- Tax Sale Property Decision for 1305 Sandy Beach Road
- Amendment to the 2024 Budget
- Zoning By-law Amendment at 158 Grand Trunk Avenue