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Dryden public meetings in 2025

28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider 2026 water and sewer rate increase

The Dryden City Council will review and vote on a proposed increase to water and sewer rates for 2026. It will also consider amendments to several by‑laws, including changes to speed limits on Wice Rd and updates to corporate policies. Additional items include a playground replacement at Aaron Park and revisions to user fees and charges effective January 1, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new water rate bylaw and approves major equipment contracts

The council adopted several by‑laws, including changes to traffic signs, corporate policy, and water rates. It approved contracts for a new playground structure at Aaron Park ($99,995) and fitness‑centre equipment (up to $200,000). Appointments were made to the Emergency Management Program Committee. All motions were carried.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Meeting

Board seeks feedback on Draft Dryden OPP Detachment Action Plan 2026‑2029

The Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 will adopt the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and a confirmatory bylaw. It will set the 2026 meeting dates, consider provincial nominee applications, and request public feedback on the draft Detachment Action Plan for 2026‑2029. A quarterly report from the Dryden OPP commander will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted four 2026 meeting dates for the Dryden OPP Detachment Board

The board moved to a closed session, then reconvened the open session. It adopted the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and set four 2026 meeting dates. The board also adopted By‑law 2025‑06 confirming its proceedings and then adjourned the meeting.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Council Meeting

Dryden council to discuss water rates, fees, and accessibility plan

The City of Dryden council will meet to discuss and vote on proposed water and sewer rate increases for 2026, user fee changes, and an update to the multi-year accessibility plan. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding land acquisition and a delegation of authority amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a tax cancellation for a fire‑damaged property (Roll 280.001.22300)

Council approved the cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes for Roll Number 280.001.22300, a property razed by fire, after a motion moved by M. MacKinnon and seconded by B. Latham. The council also supported NOC Findlay Dryden Limited Partnership's natural‑gas project submission under the IESO RFP. Several reports, including the 2026 water and sewer rate increase and user‑fees proposal, were deferred to the next meeting. By‑law 2025‑69 confirming the council's proceedings was adopted.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider By-law 2025-66 Confirmatory By-law

The Dryden City Council will review and vote on By-law 2025-66 Confirmatory By-law. It will also consider By-law 2025-65 appointing a Closed Meeting Investigator and staff reports on land acquisition opportunities and a water financial plan. Additional items include a public works report on Duke Street bridge design and routine consent agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized up to $462,208 NWMO funding agreement

The council approved the Water Financial Plan and adopted several development agreement by‑laws. It authorized the mayor to sign a Nuclear Waste Management Organization funding agreement for up to $462,208. The council also supported a resolution urging provincial and federal governments to advance a 2+1 highway program on Highways 11 and 17. Two motions – a flag‑policy amendment and a request for full legal‑cost disclosure – were defeated.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council will consider two by‑laws and a capital‑improvement project at 99 Scott Street

The Dryden City Council meeting on October 27, 2025 will review several items. Council will read and vote on By‑law 2025‑63 concerning concession services and By‑law 2025‑64 as a confirmatory by‑law. Staff will present a capital‑improvement application for the Dryden and District Agricultural Society at 99 Scott Street. Additional motions on flag policy, legal costs and water safety will be considered.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a lease for a concession at the Dryden Arena

Council adopted By‑law 2025‑63, authorizing a lease with 1969720 Ontario Inc. for arena concessions. A rewritten water‑safety motion was approved, directing staff to prepare recommendations and allocate budget funds. By‑law 2025‑64 confirming council proceedings and the waiver of planning fees for the Dryden Agricultural Society’s CIP were also adopted. The council invited NOC Findlay to present its natural‑gas project at a future meeting.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to review 2025 Asset Management Plan and concession services

The City of Dryden Council will receive a presentation on the 2025 Asset Management Plan and discuss a request for proposals for concession services. The meeting includes several by-law readings regarding personnel appointments and facility agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted multiple by‑laws and supported KDMA immigration resolution

The council approved four by‑laws appointing the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer, amending the Council Code of Conduct, and authorizing the Dryden Ice Dogs facility use agreement. It also adopted a resolution urging the federal government to streamline temporary foreign worker processes for the Kenora District. All items were carried without recorded vote counts.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider By-law 2025-56 for development at 149 Third St and 186 Grand Trunk Ave

The Dryden City Council will adopt the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several by-laws, including a development agreement for 149 Third Street and 186 Grand Trunk Avenue, an amendment to the Delegation of Authority By-law, and a confirmatory by-law. The council will also receive municipal support resolutions for the Atura Power Solar Project, Atura Power BESS Project, and Alectra Energy Solutions Solar Project, and a motion from Mayor Harrison on water safety training. Staff reports on the Council Code of Conduct policy and the Dryden Ice Dogs Facility Use Agreement will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Council created a Legal Affairs Committee and approved several energy project supports

The council established a Legal Affairs Committee and appointed five members to it. It adopted by‑laws for a development agreement on Third Street and an amendment to the delegation of authority schedule. The council also endorsed three renewable‑energy project submissions and appointed two members to the Dryden Museum Advisory Board. A resolution was passed urging the Ontario Ministry of Education to make water‑safety training mandatory in elementary schools.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to discuss housing services, energy support, and a new committee

The City of Dryden Council will meet to review staff reports on housing core servicing and municipal support for energy projects. The body will also consider the creation of a new committee and a change to the December 2025 meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to execute HECS housing agreement and fund its share

Council approved a motion directing staff to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (HECS) and to fund the municipal contribution from capital funds. The council also adopted the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting and approved By‑law 2025‑55 confirming council proceedings. A consent agenda covering routine items was adopted, and the council adjourned to a closed session before reconvening and adjourning the open meeting at 7:55 p.m.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Meeting

Board will approve minutes, hear reports, and consider motions

The Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 meeting will begin with declarations of pecuniary interest and a land acknowledgement. It will approve the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes, receive the commander’s quarterly report, and address items of business, by‑laws, notices of motion, and other motions. The agenda lists no specific contracts, rezoning proposals, or fee changes.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted prior minutes and confirmatory by-law

The board approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It also adopted By-law 2025-05, which confirms the board's proceedings. The meeting was then formally adjourned.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Dryden council to consider engineering contract and parking enforcement by-law

Dryden council will meet on August 25, 2025, to adopt minutes from the previous meeting, consider a staff report on an engineering contract award, and give first, second, and third readings to a by-law regarding private parking lot enforcement.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Duke Street Reconstruction contract and parking agreement

The council adopted By-law 2025-53 to authorize a private parking lot enforcement agreement with the Keewatin‑Patricia District School Board. It also authorized a contract with KGS Group for tendering and administration services for the Duke Street Reconstruction project. Development Agreement amendments were approved, and By-law 2025-54 confirming council proceedings was adopted. Minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting and general consent agenda items were also adopted.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider amendment to parking and traffic by-law (2025‑51)

The Dryden City Council will adopt the July 28 minutes, review motions from previous meetings, and hear staff reports on a capital improvement project at 214 Scott Street, a private parking‑lot enforcement agreement, and the Q2 2025 financial report. The council will read and vote on By‑law 2025‑51 to amend By‑law 2022‑55 (Parking and Traffic) and on By‑law 2025‑52 as a confirmatory by‑law. It will also consider a Section 357 tax‑reduction and refund approval and motions to impose a 90‑day pay suspension from the Integrity Commissioner’s report.

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✓ Decided: Council imposes 90‑day pay suspension on Councillor Noel

Council approved a 90‑day pay suspension for Councillor Noel and asked him to apologize to the families mentioned in the Integrity Commissioner’s report. The council also formally stated that Noel’s June 2024 social‑media post does not represent the city, ordered code‑of‑conduct training for all members, approved a tax refund for a property with two mobile homes removed, and adopted By‑law 2025‑51 amending parking regulations.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider public safety zones and new pickleball facilities

The City of Dryden Council will discuss designating specific road sections as areas of special concern for public safety. The meeting includes a presentation on permanent pickleball court facilities and an Integrity Commissioner report. Council will also consider several by-law amendments regarding city policies and development.

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✓ Decided: Council designates three road sections as community safety zones

The council adopted the Integrity Commissioner’s report on the Code of Conduct citation. It passed a resolution designating three roadway sections as community safety zones. Several by‑laws were approved, including a scholarship program amendment, a development agreement for 8 Sandy Beach Mews, and the appointment of an interim treasurer. The council also awarded a $48,985 contract for a brine pump replacement.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider site plan agreements and a proposed solar project

The City of Dryden Council will discuss site plan agreements for three properties and hear presentations on a proposed solar project and the 2025 Draft Asset Management Plan. The body will also consider policy amendments for scholarships and the Council Code of Conduct.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted three site‑plan agreements and ordered a councillor to leave

The Council approved three by‑laws authorizing site‑plan development agreements for properties at 176 Mary Avenue, 580 Government Street and 5 Skillen Crescent. It also passed a motion ordering Councillor Noel to leave the meeting for contravening a prior Council direction. Additional motions adopted the Deputy Mayor rotation amendment, a confirmatory by‑law, and the minutes from the June 23 meeting.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2025 tax rates and 2026 voting by-law

Dryden Council will adopt the 2025 tax by-laws and confirmatory by-law, and authorize the use of internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal and school board elections.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts by‑law to allow internet and telephone voting for 2026 elections

The council ordered Councillor Noel to leave the meeting for violating a prior directive. It adopted the minutes from the June 9 2025 meeting and approved several tax by‑laws. The most notable action was the adoption of By‑law 2025‑39, which authorizes internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal and school board elections. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Council Meeting

Council to appoint municipal by‑law enforcement officer and adopt key by‑laws

The Dryden City Council will adopt the May 26, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several by‑laws, including the first, second and third reading of By‑law 2025-36 to appoint a Municipal By‑law Enforcement and Property Standards Officer, and the confirmatory By‑law 2025-38. Staff reports will be presented on the appointment of an Economic Development Manager for the Dryden Tourism Development Corporation, an agreement for the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund Intake 2 (By‑law 2025-37), and plans for internet and telephone voting in the 2026 municipal and school board elections. The meeting also includes a report from the Director of Public Works on the 2025 DWQMS report and operational plan.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized HEWSF Intake 2 water project and committed funding

The council adopted the May 26, 2025 meeting minutes and approved By‑law 2025‑36 to appoint a municipal by‑law enforcement and property standards officer. It also passed By‑law 2025‑37 authorizing the Housing‑Enabling Water Systems Fund Intake 2 agreement, committing municipal capital funds to the project. Council appointed a councillor and the CAO to the Dryden Tourism Development Corporation board and endorsed the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard operational plan.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Meeting

Dryden OPP Detachment Board to review quarterly report and board by-laws

The Dryden OPP Detachment Board will meet to review the Commander's Q1 2025 report and discuss board remuneration. The board is also considering several by-laws regarding procedural rules and terms of reference.

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✓ Decided: Board members approve $200 per meeting remuneration

The Dryden OPP Detachment Board adopted the minutes from the December 16, 2024 and March 3, 2025 meetings. It adopted By-law 2025-01 (Terms of Reference), By-law 2025-02 (Procedural Principles and Rules), and By-law 2025-04 (Confirmatory By-law). The board approved remuneration of $200 per member per meeting for the remainder of the current council term. No other items of business or motions were presented.

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Mon May 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council will consider a confirmatory by‑law and appoint a new finance director.

The council meeting on May 26, 2025 includes a confirmatory by‑law (By‑law 2025‑35). It will also consider the first reading of By‑law 2025‑34 to appoint a Director of Finance/Treasurer. Motions will be presented for the 2025 City of Dryden Scholarships and the 2025 City of Dryden Willard Scholarships. A closed‑session item requests additional full‑time labourers.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Mohammed Azim as Director of Finance/Treasurer

The council adopted the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It approved By-law 2025-34, appointing Mohammed Azim as Director of Finance/Treasurer effective June 2, 2025. The council awarded four scholarships totaling $3,000 to local students. By-law 2025-35 confirming the council's proceedings was also adopted.

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Mon May 12, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Dryden Council to consider cemetery fee changes and employee benefit services

The City of Dryden Council will meet to discuss amendments to cemetery fees and charges. The session includes a review of employee benefit brokerage services and an expression of interest regarding the Wabigoon Lake Complex.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to submit an Expression of Interest for Wabigoon Lake Complex

The council adopted By-law 2025-32 to amend the cemetery fees schedule and By-law 2025-33 to confirm council proceedings. It approved a five‑year Benefits Consulting Services Agreement with Mosey & Mosey. Council also directed staff to submit an Expression of Interest to Infrastructure Ontario for the Wabigoon Lake Complex. All motions were carried.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider By‑law 2025‑30 leasing land to the Dryden Amateur Radio Society

The Dryden City Council will conduct the first, second and third reading of By‑law 2025‑30, which creates a land lease for the Dryden Amateur Radio Society on Highway 601. A delegation from Ms. L. Smith and Ms. C. Savage will be heard on an application to designate a portion of Highway 601 as a Community Safety Zone. Staff will present amendments to the cemetery price list and recent economic‑development survey results. A public notice will be posted regarding planting of flowers, shrubs, and fence decorations at Dryden Cemetery.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted By-law 2025-30 to lease land to the Dryden Amateur Radio Society

The council approved a land‑lease by‑law for the Dryden Amateur Radio Society and appointed Karen Smith to the City Working Circle. It also directed a letter of support for a Highway 601 community safety zone application and adopted the April 14 minutes and two by‑laws. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to consider By-law 2025-24 deeming application for 176 Mary Avenue

The Dryden City Council will read and vote on By-law 2025-24, which deems an application for 176 Mary Avenue. The meeting also includes readings of By-law 2025-28 to appoint an interim treasurer and By-law 2025-29 as a confirmatory by‑law. Additional items are a land lease with the Dryden Amateur Radio Society and public notices about the "Poop and Scoop" program and posting signs on utility poles and traffic signals.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed an interim treasurer and approved key by‑laws

The council adopted several by‑laws, including the appointment of an interim treasurer and the deeming of a land‑use plan. It approved a motion to prioritize Canadian goods in municipal procurement and authorized staff to continue work on the Dryden Fall Fest and to seek heritage funding. The council also adopted the March 24 council minutes and received the February 26 Board of Health minutes.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council to vote on multiple by‑laws covering sand, fuel, waste fees and licensing

The Dryden City Council will consider and adopt several by‑laws, including a tender for sand and gravel, tenders for fuel supply and delivery, an amendment to waste‑management fees, and the appointment of a Lottery Licensing Officer. The meeting also includes adoption of prior meeting minutes and routine reports. All items are presented for council decision during the open session.

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✓ Decided: Council backs Hydro One 230kV transmission line proposal

The council adopted the March 10, 2025 minutes and approved a resolution supporting Hydro One’s new 230kV transmission line and recommending Phase II of the Waasigan line. It also approved six community funding projects totaling $102,500 from the Moffat Family Fund, adopted five by‑laws for sand, gravel and fuel contracts, a waste‑fees amendment, and a lottery licensing officer appointment, and endorsed the CAO’s nomination to the NOMA board.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council will consider By-law 2025-15 to add a new Notices Policy and Procedure

The Dryden City Council meeting will adopt the February 24 minutes and address a surplus declaration for 324 First Street. Council members will consider By-law 2025-15, which amends By-law 3529-2007 to add the MU-AD-02 Notices Policy and Procedure, and a confirmatory By-law 2025-16. Staff reports include a museum feasibility study, several public‑works tenders, a user‑fees amendment, and updates on the Moffat Family Fund and council remuneration.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 Meeting

Council appoints Bryan Tardiff to the Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1

The Dryden OPP Detachment Board 1 meeting will approve the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting, receive the commander’s quarterly report, and consider several by-law updates. It will also appoint Councillor Bryan Tardiff to the board for the remainder of the current term. A resolution on board remuneration will be discussed and a confirmatory by-law will be presented.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council approves Site Plan Development Agreement for 569 Government Street

The Dryden City Council will consider a Site Plan Development Agreement for 569 Government Street (By‑law 2025‑13) and adopt By‑law 2025‑14 as a confirmatory by‑law. The meeting also includes adoption of the February 10, 2025 council minutes, a motion on holiday office and facilities closures for 2025‑2026, and a resolution supporting the expansion of Extended Producer Responsibility for Blue Box programs.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Dryden Council to consider adoption of new Zoning By-law

The City of Dryden Council will discuss the adoption of a new Zoning By-law and the appointment of a Deputy Treasurer. The meeting includes a delegation regarding nuclear waste health and safety concerns and several property-specific restrictive covenant requests.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Council Meeting

Council will adopt new zoning by-laws for 409 Government St and 20 Evans Place

The Dryden City Council meeting will consider several by-law readings, including a temporary use by-law for 409 Government Street, a zoning amendment for 20 Evans Place, and a confirmatory by-law. The council will also adopt the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting and review a potential land sale discussed in closed session. Additional items include a presentation from the Integrity Commissioner and a public notice seeking members for the Committee of Adjustment.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Council Meeting

Dryden Council to consider 2025 budget and interim tax levy

Council will discuss the final 2025 budget and the 2025 interim tax levy. The meeting includes a delegation regarding tax increases and a presentation on library service levels.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Public Planning Meeting

Council to consider a zoning amendment for 20 Evans Place and a temporary use by‑law for Canadian Tire at 409 Government Street

The Dryden City Council meeting will include staff presentations on two development applications: a zoning amendment application for 20 Evans Place and a temporary use by‑law for a Canadian Tire store at 409 Government Street. After staff comments, the public will have an opportunity to speak on each item, and council will refer the matters to an open council meeting for disposition.

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