Kenora, ON

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear applications for a consent and several minor variances, including for Granite Hills Estates and properties on Coney Island and North Marston. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, correspondence, and a request for a special September meeting.

• Consent application D10-26-05 for Granite Hills Estates (Ninth Ave N.)
• Minor variance D13-26-14 for 788 Coney Island
• Minor variance D13-26-15 for 132 North Marston
• Minor variance D13-26-16 for Granite Hills Estates
• Request for special September meeting of COA

Regular Meeting of Council

This meeting agenda contains only procedural markup and no disclosed decisions, proposals, or discussions. The provided text does not include any actionable items for council consideration.

Council approved a temporary use by-law for a 50-bed contractors camp to support the Kenora Campus of Care and All Nations Hospital. Other key actions included approving the 2025 audited financial statements and supporting advocacy for the Northern Health Travel Grant.

• Approved temporary use by-law for 50-bed contractors camp at 1060 and 832 Lakeview Drive (CARRIED)
• Approved 2025 Consolidated Audited Financial Statements (CARRIED)
• Authorized letter of support for Northern Health Travel Grant advocacy (CARRIED)
• Approved assumption of Acheson Way and transfer of maintenance to City (CARRIED)
• Approved rezoning of 253 Anderson Branch Road from Highway Commercial to Rural Zone (CARRIED)
• Approved closure and sale of part of Spence Street to 1001658689 Ontario Inc. (CARRIED)
• Denied zoning amendment for midwifery clinic at 1201 Pine Portage Road (DEFEATED)
• Supported Ontario Transit Investment Fund application for paratransit services (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will conduct hearings regarding land consent and minor variances. These include a hearing for an application on Jones Road and two concurrent applications.

• Consent Application D10-26-04
• Minor Variance Application D13-26-12 at Jones Road
• Minor Variance Application D13-26-13 (concurrent with D10-26-04)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on July 14, 2026. The agenda is currently empty or procedural.

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will decide on amending ICI recycling fees, a utility budget amendment for water/wastewater design for All Nations Health Hospital, and authorizing $2.1M in long-term debt for capital works. Also up for vote: zoning by-law amendments for three properties, a municipal AI policy, and multiple service agreements.

• Amend Tariff of Fees & Charges, Schedule D, ICI recycling rates
• Utility Capital Budget Amendment for water/wastewater design for All Nations Health Hospital
• Authorize long-term debt financing of $2,116,496 over 25 years for capital works
• Temporary Use Zoning By-law for Winnipeg River
• Zoning By-law amendments for 444 Rabbit Lake Road and 1201 Pine Portage Road

Council adopted the 2025 Asset Management Plan, a new AI policy, and a resolution urging the province to redistribute Land Transfer Tax for public health funding. They also authorized a bylaw for the Synergy North shareholder agreement and extended a board appointment. A zoning application for a midwifery center was received for record.

• Adopted 2025 Asset Management Plan (CARRIED)
• Approved new Municipal AI Policy #HR-2-12 (CARRIED)
• Authorized Mayor/Clerk to approve Synergy North USA amendments (CARRIED)
• Gave three readings to Synergy North USA bylaw (CARRIED)
• Extended John McDougall's Synergy North Board appointment to April 30, 2028 (CARRIED)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items (CARRIED)
• Received zoning application for midwifery center for record
• Forwarded public health funding resolution to provincial/federal leaders (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for two minor variance applications at 10 Joseph Street and Anne Crescent. No consents or deferred matters are on the agenda.

• Minor variance hearing: 10 Joseph Street (D13-26-10)
• Minor variance hearing: Anne Crescent (D13-26-11)

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review financial status reports, a new AI policy, and utility budget changes. It also includes statutory public meetings regarding several land-use zoning amendments.

• Utility Capital Budget Amendment for All Nations Health Hospital water/wastewater design
• Amendment to ICI recycling rates in the Tariff of Fees & Charges
• Zoning By-law Amendment: Winnipeg River
• Zoning By-law Amendment: 444 Rabbit Lake Road
• Zoning By-law Amendment: 1201 Pine Portage Road

Special Council Meeting

Council is deciding on the expropriation of the Kenricia Hotel property at 155 Main Street South for community improvement and heritage preservation. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential information before the vote. A by-law authorizing the expropriation and costs will be given three readings.

• Authorize expropriation of Kenricia Hotel property for community improvement and heritage rehabilitation
• Authorize all expropriation costs for 155 Main Street South
• Closed session under Section 239 of the Municipal Act for trade secret/commercial information
• Three readings of by-law to approve the expropriation

Council voted to proceed with the expropriation of the Kenricia Hotel property for community improvement and heritage rehabilitation. The decision follows an Ontario Land Tribunal ruling that the expropriation is fair and reasonably necessary. Council delegated authority to the CAO and Deputy CAO to finalize compensation and initiate an RFP for a new developer.

• Approved expropriation of Kenricia Hotel property (carried)
• Authorized Certificate of Approval for expropriation
• Directed Clerk to register expropriation plan, issue notice, and make compensation offer
• Delegated authority to CAO and Deputy CAO to finalize compensation during lame-duck period
• Authorized administration to initiate RFP for new developer
• Authorized CAO and Deputy CAO to award RFP
• Gave three readings to By-law 87-2026 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on a consent application for Miller Rapids Road and minor variance applications for Rabbit Lake Trailer Park and Beryl Winder Road. They will also review minutes, correspondence, and discuss an OACA conference.

• Consent application D10-26-03 for Miller Rapids Road
• Minor variance D13-26-08 for Rabbit Lake Trailer Park
• Minor variance D13-26-09 for Beryl Winder Road
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2026
• Discussion on OACA Conference

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on setting the 2026 municipal tax rates and ratios, as well as the 2026 Business Improvement Zone levy. Other business includes amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw for properties on Lakeview Drive, and awarding tenders for paving and museum roof projects. A Council seat will be declared vacant effective May 30, 2026.

• Set 2026 Tax Rates and Ratios
• Set 2026 BIZ levy
• Moncrief Construction paving program: $7,672,961.51
• Sierra Construction museum roof & solar: $619,841.16
• Official Plan amendment at 1060 and 832 Lakeview Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will discuss setting 2026 tax rates and the BIZ levy, and hold public hearings on an official plan amendment at 1060/832 Lakeview Drive and a zoning bylaw amendment at 1053 Lakeview Drive. They will also review the 2025 Synergy North year-in-review, the city's asset management plan, a stormwater study, and a geotechnical report for Coker Road investment.

• Set 2026 tax rates and ratios
• Establish 2026 BIZ levy
• Public hearing: Official Plan Amendment at 1060 & 832 Lakeview Drive
• Public hearing: Zoning Bylaw Amendment at 1053 Lakeview Drive
• Coker Road investment (geotechnical report)

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will vote on a budget amendment adding $185,000 for the Lake of the Woods Museum roof project, funded by reserves. They will also set new pickleball court fees and consider several policy updates including video surveillance, whistleblower, and debt management policies. Multiple construction contracts totaling over $6 million are being awarded, including a $4.3 million water and wastewater project.

• Budget amendment: $185,000 for Museum roof ($130K from Museum Reserve, $55K from Contingency Reserve)
• New Pickleball Court fees added to Tariff of Fees and Charges
• Site-specific zoning bylaw amendment and deeming bylaw for 612 9th Street North
• Draft plan of subdivision for 1 Johnson Road
• Traffic bylaw amendments: one-way at St. Louis School and no parking on Miikana Way

Council approved borrowing $3,664,978 to finance capital projects: a fire tanker truck, Railway Street project, water treatment plant improvements, and a boat launch. Also approved a $185,000 budget amendment for the Lake of the Woods Museum roof project, funded by reserves. Several policy updates and zoning changes were adopted, including new pickleball fees and a debt management policy with an 8% repayment limit. A draft plan of subdivision at 1 Johnson Road was conditionally approved.

• Approved $3,664,978 borrowing for capital projects (Carried)
• Approved $185,000 Museum roof budget amendment (Carried)
• Approved pickleball court rental and drop-in fees (Carried)
• Approved revised Video Surveillance Policy #AF-1-3 (Carried)
• Approved new Whistleblower Policy #HR-2-9 (Carried)
• Approved Debt Management Policy with 8% repayment limit (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 612 9th St N to allow auto gas bar and car wash (Carried)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision at 1 Johnson Rd with conditions (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three minor variance applications and one deferred consent application. Decisions will be made on requests for minor variances at Water Street (Courthouse), Beach Street (Coney Island), and Highway 17E, plus a consent application on Veterans Drive.

• Minor variance application D13-26-05 for Water Street (Kenora Courthouse)
• Minor variance application D13-26-06 for Beach Street, Coney Island
• Minor variance application D13-26-07 for Highway 17E
• Consent application D10-26-02 (previously deferred) for Veterans Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold statutory public meetings for a draft plan of subdivision at 1 Johnson Road and a site-specific zoning bylaw amendment at 612 9th Street North. They will also consider amending the tariff of fees to add pickleball court fees, adopting new policies (whistleblower, video surveillance, museum security), and an external debt authorization request. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice and training.

• Subdivision application for 1 Johnson Road
• Zoning bylaw amendment at 612 9th Street North
• Amendment to tariff of fees – new pickleball court fees
• External debt authorization request
• Whistleblower policy adoption

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider amending the 2026 Utility Capital Budget to authorize $600,000 in debt financing for sewer and water reconstruction on Mellick Avenue and a back-lane in Kenora.

• Amend 2026 Utility Capital Budget by $600,000 for Sewer and Water Reconstruction
• Reconstruction of Mellick Avenue from 9th Street North to 10th Street North
• Reconstruction of a back-lane between 3rd Avenue South and 4th Avenue South
• Reconstruction of a back-lane from 5th Street South to 7th Street South

Council approved a $600,000 amendment to the 2026 Utility Capital Budget to cover higher-than-budgeted bids for water and sewer reconstruction on Mellick Avenue from 9th Street North to 10th Street North and designated back-lanes. The additional funding will be financed through debt after project completion, with no immediate impact on the net tax levy. The amendment addresses contractor cost increases of 15–16% above initial estimates.

• Approved $600,000 amendment to the 2026 Utility Capital Budget for water and sewer reconstruction (CARRIED)
• Read By-law #45-2026 first and second time for approval (CARRIED)

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Kenora Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2026-03-25 contains no listed items or proposals. No rezoning applications, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions recorded in the agenda.

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will consider a $85,000 amendment to the 2026 Capital Budget for designs related to the Norman Park Parking Lot and Community Club Improvements. The meeting also includes reports on water systems, fire services, and the approval of various agreements and by-laws.

• Amend 2026 Capital Budget $85,000 for Norman Park Parking Lot and Community Club Improvements
• Approve 2026 Line Painting contract $370,157.00 plus HST
• Approve Coney Island Playground contract $714,138.53 incl HST
• Approve Temporary Use Zoning By-law – 88 Jakson Road
• Approve Docks and Mooring Bylaw - Updated Schedules

Council approved several budget and zoning changes, including $85,000 for Norman Park improvements. New code of conduct policies for Council and its committees were adopted, and a temporary use zoning by-law was approved for 88 Jakson Road.

• Adopted February 17, 2026, Council minutes
• Approved Consent Agenda items
• Approved Temporary Use Zoning By-law for 88 Jakson Road
• Authorized License Agreement with Kenora District Services Board for Benidickson Court parking
• Approved $85,000 budget amendment for Norman Park Parking Lot and Community Club improvements
• Approved Strategic Land Development Reserve Fund amendment
• Approved amended Docks and Mooring Bylaw
• Adopted new Council and Boards/Committees Code of Conduct policies

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a public notice that Council intends to adopt an $85,000 amendment to the 2026 Capital Budget for designs at the Norman Park Parking Lot and Community Club. Reports will be presented on temporary‑use zoning for 88 Jakson Road, updates to the Docks and Mooring By‑law schedules, and a license agreement with the Kenora District Services Board for Benidickson Court. Financial and operational updates, including a December 31 2025 financial status forecast, will also be discussed.

• $85,000 amendment to the 2026 Capital Budget for Norman Park Parking Lot and Community Club improvements
• Temporary Use Zoning By‑law – 88 Jakson Road
• Docks and Mooring By‑law – updated schedules
• License Agreement with Kenora District Services Board, Benidickson Court
• Financial Status and Forecast Report as of December 31 2025

Committee of Adjustment

The Kenora Committee of Adjustment will hold public hearings for two minor variance applications (File Nos. D13-26-01 and D13-26-02). Other agenda items are procedural: call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and discussion of the OACA conference.

• Public hearing for Minor Variance File No. D13-26-01
• Public hearing for Minor Variance File No. D13-26-02
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of OACA Conference under other business

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will decide on adopting the 2026 Municipal Operating Budget, a new Community Improvement Plan, a new Comprehensive Sign Bylaw, and a new Tariff of Fees and Charges. A deputation on radon test results is scheduled. Numerous routine items, including drinking water reports and policy statements, are on the consent agenda, followed by three readings of multiple bylaws.

• Adopt 2026 Municipal Operating Budget
• Adopt new Comprehensive Sign Bylaw
• Adopt new Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Adopt new Tariff of Fees and Charges
• Deputation on Take Action on Radon community survey results

The council approved the City of Kenora’s 2026‑2028 Municipal Operating Budget and gave it three readings. It also adopted a new Comprehensive Sign Bylaw, the Active Transportation Master Plan, and received the Municipal Policing Study. A funding agreement for the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health & Safety Water Stream was approved, and new Community Improvement Project Areas were designated with a revised Community Improvement Plan. All consent‑agenda items were adopted.

• Adopted 2026‑2028 Municipal Operating Budget (Motion 5, carried)
• Approved Comprehensive Sign Bylaw, repealing By‑law 115‑2010 (Motion 3, carried)
• Adopted Active Transportation Master Plan (Motion 6, carried)
• Received Municipal Policing Study (Motion 7, carried)
• Designated new Community Improvement Project Areas and adopted Schedule B CIP (Motion 4, carried)
• Approved Funding Agreement for Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Health & Safety Water Stream (Motion 2a, carried)
• Authorized agreement with Province for the same program and three readings of related bylaw (Motion 2b, carried)
• Adopted all items on the Consent Agenda (Motion 2, carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear reports from several departments, including the 2026 Operating Budget. Deputations will present the Active Transportation Plan and a Municipal Policing Study. License agreements for the New Horizons Senior Centres will be reviewed. A motion will be considered to move the meeting to a closed session for council education and training.

• Review of 2026 Operating Budget (Report 6.6.2)
• Deputation on Active Transportation Plan (5.1)
• Deputation on Municipal Policing Study (5.2)
• New Horizons Senior Centres License Agreements (6.4.1)
• Motion to adjourn to closed session for council education/training (Item 8)

Council moved a resolution to confirm the minutes from the January 6, January 22 and February 3 Committee of the Whole meetings. The motion was seconded and carried. No other substantive decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Confirmed minutes from Jan 6, Jan 22 and Feb 3 meetings (carried)

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on a proposed new Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to replace three existing plans for Harbourtown Centre, Keewatin, and the Former Mill Site. The committee will also hold a statutory public meeting to allow residents to comment on the plan, which aims to encourage investment and housing development across the entire city.

• Presentation of new Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Statutory Public Meeting to consider proposed CIP
• Public comment period for the proposed CIP
• Council to consider adopting new by-laws on Feb 17, 2026
• Council to repeal three existing CIPs on Feb 17, 2026

The Special Committee of the Whole reviewed the draft City of Kenora Community Improvement Plan and discussed its goals, programs, and intake process. No formal motions, approvals, or rejections were recorded. Staff will present a report on February 10, 2026, and the council will consider adopting the new plan on February 17, 2026.

Special Committee of the Whole

The Special Committee of the Whole will review the 2026 Draft Operating Budget and related budget decision reports. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss labour relations.

• 2026 Draft Operating Budget
• Tariff of Fees and Charges for Corporate Services
• Seasonal Boat Launch parking fee increase
• 2026 Roads Docks and Engineering budget
• Emergency Alerting Tool budget

The Director of Finance presented the 2026 draft operating budget overview. Council approved the proposed tariff of fees and charges for parking, boat launch, transit fares and other services. A motion to move to a closed session to discuss labour‑relations budget impacts was carried. The council then directed administration to address the 2026 labour‑relations budget impacts.

• Approved fee schedule for parking, boat launch, transit fares and other user fees (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to adjourn to a closed session carried (moved by K. Van Belleghem, seconded by R. Bernie)
• Directed Administration to address 2026 labour‑relations budget impacts

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will conduct its regular procedural business. Members will vote to confirm the Chair and Vice‑Chair for both the Committee of Adjustment and the Property Standards Appeal Committee. The body will also approve the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. No consent, minor‑variance, or previously‑deferred hearings are scheduled.

• Vote for Chair of the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Appeal Committee
• Vote for Vice‑Chair of the Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards Appeal Committee
• Approval of minutes from the October 22, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting
• No consent hearings scheduled
• No minor‑variance or previously‑deferred hearings scheduled

Property Standards Appeal Committee

The Property Standards Appeal Committee is meeting to conduct hearings regarding a specific property. The primary focus of the meeting is the property located at 41 Barkman Close.

• Hearings regarding 41 Barkman Close, Kenora, ON

Regular Meeting of Council

The Kenora City Council meeting will adopt a new Tariff of Fees & Charges that includes 2026 solid waste user fees. Council will also give three readings to a series of by‑laws covering museum policies, agreements, and a removal of a holding provision on 5th Street North. Reports from the Committee of the Whole will address the removal of the holding provision and OMERS governance changes. Additional items include a council member's conference attendance and a closed‑session discussion of confidential matters.

• Adopt new Tariff of Fees & Charges – Solid Waste User Fees
• Three readings of by‑laws including Muse Naming Policy, Muse Honourarium Policy, and Removal of Holding Provision‑5th St N
• Report on D14-25-09 Removal of Holding Provision‑5th Street North
• Report on OMERS Governance Changes
• Council – NOMA Conference Attendance for Councillor Koch

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a public notice that Council intends to adopt a new Tariff of Fees & Charges incorporating 2026 Solid Waste user fees on January 13. Other items include a temporary use zoning bylaw for 88 Jakson Road, removal of a holding provision on 5th Street North, a capital project update on bridges, and policies for the Muse (naming, honourarium, conflict of interest) along with an amendment to the Muse Bylaw. The committee will also consider appointments for an Integrity Commissioner and a Closed Meeting Investigator, and OMERS governance changes. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn to closed session for personal matters and solicitor-client privilege.

• Public notice of intention to adopt new 2026 Solid Waste user fees via Tariff of Fees & Charges
• Temporary use zoning bylaw for 88 Jakson Road (D14-25-06)
• Removal of holding provision on 5th Street North (D14-25-09)
• Capital project update on bridges
• Muse Naming Policy, Honourarium/Conflict of Interest policies, and amendment to Muse Bylaw

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several recommendations, including removing a holding provision to allow a proposed 108-unit apartment development on 5th Street North, and approving a temporary use zoning by-law for 88 Jakson Road. The committee also recommended new integrity commissioner and closed meeting investigator contracts, and passed a resolution opposing provincial changes to OMERS governance. All items will be considered for final approval at the January 13, 2026 Council meeting.

• Recommended removal of holding provision on Part of Lot 6, Plan 23M-974, 5th Street North, for 3 proposed 36-unit apartment buildings
• Recommended approval of Temporary Use Zoning By-law for 88 Jakson Road to allow RV storage and seasonal occupancy during home construction
• Recommended adoption of amended Muse Naming Policy #MU-01-03 and repeal of bylaw 41-2025
• Recommended adoption of new Muse Conflict of Interest Policy #MU-01-13 and Honourarium Policy #MU-01-14
• Recommended adoption of amended Muse Board Bylaw, repealing bylaw 118-2023
• Recommended agreement with Principles Integrity for Integrity Commissioner Services
• Recommended agreement with Local Authority Services for Closed Meeting Investigator Services
• Passed resolution opposing OMERS governance changes in Bill 68 and supporting AMO's position

Committee of the Whole

The City of Kenora Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on January 6, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as a land acknowledgement, deputations, and public planning reports, but no specific decisions or reports are currently selected for the session.

• No Item Selected
• Land Acknowledgement
• Deputations/Presentations
• Public Planning Statutory Reports

The Committee of the Whole held a public planning meeting to hear two applications: a temporary use zoning by-law for an RV at 88 Jakson Road and a draft plan of subdivision for 8 residential lots on the former Abitibi Mill Site. No decisions were made; Council will decide on the RV application next Tuesday, and the subdivision application was only discussed with a recommendation for approval subject to 11 conditions.

• No decisions made; public meeting only
• RV temporary use by-law at 88 Jakson Road deferred to Council decision next Tuesday
• Subdivision application for 8 lots on former Abitibi Mill Site recommended for approval subject to 11 conditions