Kenora public meetings in 2024
37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of Council
Council is deciding on the 2025 operating budget, new fees and charges covering cemetery, planning, building, parking, docking, and general fees, and a 5% Municipal Accommodation Tax rate. It will also consider a new Procedural Bylaw, an Emergency Response Plan, and a zoning bylaw correction. Presentations on a nuclear waste storage facility and the Kenora District Services Board are scheduled. Tenders include a $759,360 landfill compactor and a $437,310 lift station piping replacement.
- 2025 Operating Budget adoption
- New fees and charges for 2025 including cemetery, planning, building, parking, docking, and general fees
- 5% Municipal Accommodation Tax rate adoption
- Tender award: Marcel Equipment – Landfill Compactor $759,360
- Tender award: Sierra Construction – North Hamilton Lift Station Piping Replacement $437,310
Committee of the Whole
The Committee is discussing the 2025 operating budget, new fees and charges, and a new procedural bylaw. The body is also reviewing an emergency response plan and a proposed 5% municipal accommodation tax rate.
- 2025 Operating Budget adoption
- 2025 Fees and Charges adoption
- Proposed 5% Municipal Accommodation Tax rate
- Request for exemption to Keeping of Animals Bylaw regarding birds of prey
- Review of the Procedural Bylaw for Council
Special Committee of the Whole
The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2025 Operating Budget and specific budget decision reports, including the Anicinabe Park Operating Model and Economic Increase. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding security of the municipality's property.
- 2025 Operating Budget Summary
- Anicinabe Park Operating Model
- Anicinabe Park Contract
- Anicinabe Park Operations Manual
- Budget Decision Report - 2025 Economic Increase
Special Committee of the Whole
This special committee meeting will consider 15 budget decision reports, including proposed changes to tariff of fees for corporate services, fire, planning, recreation, roads, tourism, and cemeteries; capital replacement of fire fleet; adding a manager of IT; IT strategy; council remuneration; and 2025 economic increase. The meeting will also move to closed session to discuss labour relations and security of property.
- Budget Decision Report - Tariff of Fees n Charges - Corporate Services
- Budget Decision Report - Fire Fleet Capital Replacement revised
- Budget Decision Report - Manager of IT
- Budget Decision Report - Council Remuneration
- Budget Decision Report - 2025 Economic Increase
Regular Meeting of Council
The Kenora City Council meeting will consider adopting the 2025 Capital Budget, the 2025 Water/Wastewater & Solid Waste Utility Budgets with new user rates, and related by‑law readings. Additional items include a budget reallocation for the Kenora Airport Authority, a repeal of municipal capital facilities bylaws, and a motion to extend city services to seven days per week. The agenda also contains a site‑plan control presentation and routine consent‑agenda reports.
- Adopt 2025 Capital Budget
- Adopt 2025 Water/Wastewater & Solid Waste Utility Budgets and establish rates
- Budget reallocation for Kenora Airport Authority
- Repeal Municipal Capital Facilities & Development Contribution bylaws
- Notice of Motion – extension of city services to seven days per week
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the proposed 2025 capital budget, water/wastewater and solid waste utility budgets with associated user rates, as well as a budget reallocation for the Kenora Airport Authority and the repeal of development contribution bylaws. Presentations include updates from advisory committees, the OPP on community policing, and a strategic plan progress report. The agenda also features quarterly departmental reports, a traffic parking bylaw amendment for calendar parking, and a notice of motion to extend frontline city services to seven-day operation.
- Proposed adoption of the 2025 Capital Budget
- Proposed adoption of 2025 Water/Wastewater & Solid Waste Utility Budgets and user fee rates
- Budget reallocation for the Kenora Airport Authority
- Proposed repeal of the Municipal Capital Facilities & Development Contribution bylaws
- Proposed adoption of 2025 Council remuneration
Special Committee of the Whole
The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2025 draft capital and operating budgets. The session also includes a review of projects and priorities.
- 2025 Draft Capital Budget Overview
- 2025 Draft Operating Budget Overview
- Projects & Priorities Review
Special Committee of the Whole
The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to review draft budget documents for 2025. The session includes presentations on the operating budget and a review of the utility budget.
- Portage Bay Bridge update
- 2025 Utility and Capital Draft Budget review
- Operating Budget Overview presentation
Special Committee of the Whole
The Special Committee of the Whole will meet on October 23, 2024 for council training on Incident Management System responsibilities. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, land acknowledgment, and declarations of pecuniary interest. No public information notices are listed. No contracts, rezoning, or ordinance decisions are on the agenda.
- Council training – Incident Management System responsibilities
- Presentations/Deputations (approximately five minutes per group)
Special Committee of the Whole
The Special Committee of the Whole will hear presentations from external organizations requesting funding for the 2025 budget. The agenda includes budget requests from the Kenora Public Library, Handi Transit, The MUSE, Triple PLAY, and the All Nations Health Partners Recruitment Committee.
- Kenora Public Library Board 2025 Draft Budget
- Handi Transit Board Specialized Transit 2025 Draft Budget
- The MUSE Museum Arts Centre 2025 Draft Budget
- Triple PLAY budget request for 2025-2027
- All Nations Health Partners Recruitment Committee
Regular Meeting of Council
Council will adopt the 2025 meeting calendar and amend the 2024 budget to provide a $263,000 contribution to the Kenora Veterinary Clinic. The meeting will also consider a collective agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 559 for the water plant. Tender information for the Kenora Area Landfill Perimeter Road Phase II ($657,157.63) and the 2024 Sanitary Relining Program ($630,766.00) will be presented. Several by‑laws and amendments, including an official plan amendment (D09‑24‑02) and a zoning by‑law amendment (D14‑24‑06), will receive three readings.
- $263,000 budget amendment to support Kenora Veterinary Clinic
- Collective Agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 559 (Water Plant)
- Tender: Moncrief Construction – Kenora Area Landfill Perimeter Road Phase II – $657,157.63
- Tender: Titan Contractors – 2024 Sanitary Relining Program – $630,766.00
- Official Plan Amendment D09‑24‑02 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment D14‑24‑06 for property off Transmitter Rd & Hwy 17 E
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a public information notice that outlines Council’s intent to adopt a $263,000 budget amendment for the Kenora Veterinary Clinic and to set the 2025 council meeting calendar at the October 15 meeting. The agenda also includes a land acknowledgement, declarations of pecuniary interest, confirmation of previous minutes, and a deputation presenting the new municipal transit service called “The Wave.” Additional reports cover finance, fire‑and‑emergency services bylaws and agreements, recreation funding, planning licensing with Tbaytel, and a statutory public planning meeting on property issues off Transmitter Road and Highway 17, followed by proclamations and motions to adjourn to a closed meeting.
- $263,000 budget amendment to support Kenora Veterinary Clinic (Future Land Development Reserve)
- Presentation of “The Wave” new municipal transit service
- Fire & Emergency Services – Establishing and Regulating By‑law report
- Fire Protection Services Agreements for Longbow Lake and McKenzie_Clearwater
- Planning Statutory Public Meeting on unaddressed property off Transmitter Road and Highway 17 (D09‑24‑02 & D14‑24‑06)
Special Council Meeting
The Kenora City Council will consider a budget amendment of up to $50,000 to fund a structural assessment of the Keewatin Library at 221 Main Street. The agenda includes a presentation of the assessment report, three readings of the related by‑law, and standard procedural items such as public notices and declarations of interest.
- Budget amendment of up to $50,000 for structural assessment at 221 Main Street
- Presentation of the Keewatin Library Structural Assessment report
- Three readings of the by‑law titled “Budget Amendment‑221 Main St Structural Assessment”
- Public information notice required under Notice By‑law #160‑2022
- Closed session items on labour relations and potential litigation
Special Committee of the Whole
The Special Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the 2025 Utility Budget. The discussion includes draft budgets and decisions regarding water and wastewater rates and fees for 2025 and 2026.
- 2025 Utility Budget Review
- 2025 and 2026 Water and Waste Water Rates
- 2025 and 2026 Water and Waste Water Fee and Service Charges
- Kenora 2024 WWW Rate Study preliminary findings
- Asset Management Plan
Special Committee of the Whole
The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The committee is scheduled to adjourn to a closed session to discuss one matter regarding litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality or local board.
- Closed session regarding one matter of litigation or potential litigation
Regular Meeting of Council
The City of Kenora Council will review preliminary findings of a water rate study and discuss several zoning bylaw amendments. The meeting includes decisions on road openings, concession agreements, and various infrastructure contracts.
- Opening of a new road named 8th Street North
- Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Morgan Fuels (D14-24-03), Dearborn (D14-24-04), and Hardware Co (D14-24-05)
- Contract for Titan Contractors for Main Street Rideout works ($310,601.17)
- Contract for Titan Contractors for Granular A material on School Rd & Eagle Bay Rd ($250,000.00+HST)
- Contract for MSO Construction for surface treatment on Anderson Branch Road & Coker Road ($157,430.00+HST)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several Q2 departmental reports and financial forecasts. The body is discussing zoning bylaw amendments for Morgan Fuels, Dearborn, and Hardware Co, as well as the opening of 8th Street North.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Morgan Fuels (D14-24-03), Dearborn (D14-24-04), and Hardware Co (D14-24-05)
- Opening of a new road named 8th Street North
- Rabbit Lake Road speed limit review
- Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena Concession Lease
- Tiered Medical Response Agreement
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several municipal reports including flag protocol and insurance renewals. Discussions also include fire services regulations regarding fireworks and a rural community immigration pilot.
- Flag Protocol Policy # CC-11-1
- 2024 Insurance Renewal
- Discharge of Fireworks By-law
- Discharge of Fireworks - Set Fines
- Rural Community Immigration Pilot
Special Committee of the Whole
The Special Committee of the Whole will meet to address labour relations regarding levels of service. The meeting includes a provision to move into a closed session pursuant to Section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
- Closed session discussion on Labour Relations (levels of service)
Regular Meeting of Council
The City of Kenora Council will consider several by-laws, including fire protection agreements for Beauty Bay Area and Washagamis Bay First Nation. The agenda also includes an amendment to add non-prime rates to the community services ice rental rates.
- Amendment to Tariff of Fees & Charges Bylaw for non-prime ice rates
- Fire Protection Agreement - Beauty Bay Area
- Fire Protection Agreement - Washagamis Bay First Nation
- Dunit Contracting - Norman Park walking trail extension ($78,444)
- Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement (3rd and final reading)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review financial status reports and community safety updates. Discussions include proposed fire protection agreements and amendments to ice rental fee schedules.
- Fire Protection Agreement - Beauty Bay Area
- Fire Protection Agreement - Washagamis Bay First Nation
- Amendment to Tariff of Fees & Charges for non-prime ice rental rates
- 60 unit affordable housing project presentation
- Keep Hwy 17 North presentation
Special Council Meeting
The City of Kenora Council is meeting to address a special item regarding Synergy North. The agenda includes a discussion on concurrence for debt financing.
- Concurrence for Synergy North Debt Financing
Regular Meeting of Council
At this regular meeting, Kenora City Council will vote on amendments to the 2024 Operating Budget, establish the 2024 tax rates and ratios, and approve a BIZ Levy, which set property and business taxes for the year. The agenda also covers major infrastructure tenders for municipal paving and bridge inspections, vehicle purchases, and a lease renewal with Tbaytel. Additionally, council will review policy updates on professional staff hours of work and fireworks management, along with several advisory committee appointments.
- Amend 2024 Operating Budget for Council Chambers renovation, Grizzly screener purchase, Skate Park Project, and Special Events Grants
- Approve the 2024 BIZ Levy and establish 2024 Tax Rates & Ratios
- Award tenders: Moncrief Construction for municipal paving ($2,711,774.00 + HST) and Stantec Consulting for bridge inspections/design ($176,904.11 + HST)
- Renew Tbaytel lease and purchase three new vehicles through Derouard Motor Products, Kenora GM, and Bayview Toyota
- Review policy amendment HR-3-5 on professional staff hours of work and manage fireworks in the municipality
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several budget amendments, including items for a skate park and council chambers renovations. The meeting also includes discussions on establishing 2024 tax rates and various quarterly departmental reports.
- Budget amendment for Council Chambers renovation
- Budget amendment for purchase of a grizzly screener
- Budget amendment for skate park project and NOHFC application
- Budget amendment for special events grants
- Establishment of 2024 tax rates and ratios
Regular Meeting of Council
The City of Kenora Council is considering several land acquisitions for cemetery expansion and Wharf Street. The meeting also includes discussions on police board appointments, water system summaries, and various by-law amendments.
- Acquisition of 15 Scramble Avenue for Lake of the Woods Cemetery expansion
- Acquisition of lands on Wharf Street (PIN: 42160-0393)
- Flower Central annual City flower bed contract ($225,261.01 + HST)
- Titan Contractors 2024 sewer & water reconstruction ($2,593,815.94 + HST)
- Traffic and Parking Bylaw fine adjustments
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several infrastructure reports including watermain looping and paving funded by the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. Discussions also include a land acquisition on Wharf Street and a housing-enabling water systems funding application.
- Keewatin & Norman Marine Watermain Looping and Redundancy Planning report
- Paving of additional areas including Keewatin ball park, 9th St N., and Matheston Street/1st Street N. via OCIF funding
- Acquisition of land at Wharf Street (Lakeshore Hotel)
- Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund application
- Kenora Citizens’ Prosperity Trust Fund 2023 Investment Report
Special Committee of the Whole
The Special Committee of the Whole met on April 2, 2024. The agenda includes a request to move into a closed session to discuss labour relations regarding one department vacancy.
- Closed session discussion regarding a department vacancy in labour relations
Special Council Meeting
The City of Kenora Council is meeting to discuss a property acquisition and construction agreement for the area between 9th Street North and Main Street North. Additionally, council will review proposed changes to the Planning and Building department's tariff of fees.
- Agreement for road and infrastructure construction and property acquisition from 9th St N to Main St N
- By-law regarding Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections Amendment
- Tariff of Fees for Planning Act Applications
Regular Meeting of Council
The City of Kenora Council is reviewing several proposed budget amendments for municipal projects. These include funding for a new Re-use Centre, a bridge assessment, and a zoning by-law review. The agenda also covers recently awarded contracts for fire equipment and line painting.
- $136,500 budget amendment to construct and staff a Re-use Centre at the Transfer Station
- $100,000 budget amendment for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law review project
- $80,500 budget amendment for Portage Bay Bridge assessment project
- $438,467.29 contract award to Acres Industries Inc. for a Type 6 Fire Wildland Truck
- $395,500.00 contract award to Rite Way Decorators Ltd. for city line painting
Kenora OPP Detachment Board
The Kenora Police Services Board will review January 2024 OPP statistics and discuss funding grants for policing. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the April 1 enactment of the Community Safety Policing Act.
- Funding grants for policing
- Community Safety Policing Act enactment
- Catch and Release Resolution
- January 2024 OPP statistics
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several proposed budget amendments for city projects. These include updates to capital budgets for land planning, bridge assessments, and a new re-use centre.
- $100,000 amendment for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law review
- $80,500 amendment for Portage Bay Bridge assessment project
- $136,500 amendment for a Re-use Centre at the Transfer Station
- 2024 Council Remuneration Rates adoption
- Enbridge Gas Franchise Agreement discussion
Regular Meeting of Council
The City of Kenora Council is reviewing several by-laws including tariff changes for operating budget decisions and various zoning amendments. The meeting includes discussions on committee appointments and reviews of water and wastewater reports.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Darlington Dr
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment: 401 6th Ave S
- Official Plan Amendment: 12th St N & Trojan St
- Tender: Kenora Operations Centre Renovation ($521,277.00)
- Tender: Lake of the Woods Museum A/C Replacement ($122,000.00)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee will review quarterly reports from several departments, including Fire and Engineering. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning amendments and updates to the city's fee and charge bylaws.
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment: 12th St N & Trojan St
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Darlington Dr
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment: 401 6th Ave S
- License of Occupation Policy update
- Amendments to the Tariff of Fees & Charges bylaw
Special Council Meeting
The City of Kenora Council will meet to discuss and potentially adopt the 2024 Municipal Operating Budget. This item is scheduled as a special item for the meeting.
- Adoption of the 2024 Municipal Operating Budget
Regular Meeting of Council
The City of Kenora Council is meeting to adopt the draft 2022 audited financial statements. The agenda includes discussions on 2024 water delivery rates, various by-law readings, and economic development contributions.
- Adoption of draft 2022 Audited Financial Statements
- Discussion of 2024 Water Delivery Rates
- D14-23-11 Zoning Bylaw Amendment - White
- Development Contribution Agreement - Lake of the Woods Brewer's Village
- NOHFC Termination Agreement - McLeod Park
Special Committee of the Whole
The Special Committee of the Whole will continue discussions regarding the 2024 operating budget. The agenda also includes priority setting for the 2024 Municipal Accommodation Tax.
- 2024 Municipal Accommodation Tax Priority Setting
- 2024 Operating Budget Continued Discussion
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review reports on business retention study results and provincial pre-budget consultations. The agenda includes discussions on a zoning bylaw amendment for White and updates regarding 2024 water delivery rates. Presentations are also scheduled regarding building permit processes and development in Brewer's Village.
- Proposed 2024 Water Delivery Rate Bylaw Amendment
- Deloitte presentation on Business Retention & Expansion Study Results
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment D14-23-11 (White)
- Development contribution for Lake of the Woods Brewer's Village
- Application to the 2024 RED Program