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Lethbridge public meetings in 2024

51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

Safety committee meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss.

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Council Chamber
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Governance Standing Policy Committee

Review of the City’s Asset Management Policy (CC‑68) at the Governance SPC meeting

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will adopt its agenda and approve the consent items, which include the minutes from the November 28 meeting and the status of directed resolutions. The committee will then hear a series of presentations and submissions covering policy reviews and reports. Topics include the Asset Management Policy, council policy rescindments, the Oldman Watershed Council report, and the 2024 Combative Sports Commission report.

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Council Chamber
Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 12:30 PM

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee for December 12, 2024, has been cancelled.

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Council Chamber
Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Task force to discuss becoming an administrative committee

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will meet to discuss transitioning into an administrative committee. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from the previous meeting and presenting information. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:30 AM in the City Council Chamber.

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Council Chamber
Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 10:00 AM

City Council

City Council to hold public hearings on multiple land use bylaw amendments

Lethbridge City Council will discuss various administrative reports, including the Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan and a third-party review of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition. The meeting includes a public hearing for several land use and redevelopment plan amendments. Council will also consider bylaws regarding taxes, fees, and elections.

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Council Chamber
Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 9:30 AM

City Council

City Council considers budget, bylaws, and public hearings for land use changes.

Lethbridge City Council will review committee reports, approve bylaws for fees and elections, and hold a public hearing on land use amendments for properties on 12th and 13th Streets South.

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Council Chamber
Thu Dec 5, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

Committee reviews Country Meadows Outline Plan amendment and infrastructure updates

The Assets & Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, adopt the agenda, and approve the minutes from the October 3 meeting. It will receive a presentation on the Country Meadows Outline Plan Amendment, an update on the 10 Avenue South / 9 Avenue South Functional Planning Study, and a status report on the Cart Relocation Project. The committee will also consider the status of directed resolutions for the day.

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Council Chamber
Wed Dec 4, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Audit Standing Policy Committee

Audit Standing Policy Committee meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Audit Standing Policy Committee for December 4, 2024, has been cancelled.

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Council Chamber
Thu Nov 28, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Governance Standing Policy Committee

2025 Election Bylaw and Provincial Bill 20 impacts presented to committee

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will hear a presentation on the proposed 2025 election bylaw and the financial impact of Alberta’s Provincial Bill 20. It will also review the public‑engagement plan for Phase Two of the Land‑Use Bylaw renewal and consider an amendment to the Council Code of Conduct (Bylaw 6454). Additional items include a submission on council succession planning and a discussion on workload and resourcing for elected officials.

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Council Chamber
Thu Nov 28, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force meeting cancelled, no agenda items

The scheduled meeting of the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force on November 28, 2024 was cancelled by Chair Hunter Heggie. No agenda items were presented, so no decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

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Council Chamber
Wed Nov 27, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

Committee hears presentations on the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Phase One

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will consider a presentation by Deloitte LLP on a third‑party review of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Phase One, followed by an administration update from CFO Darrell Mathews. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda, a consent agenda with minutes and a status of directed initiatives, and public comment after the presentations.

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Council Chamber
Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 12:30 PM

City Council

City Council to review annual budgets and utility rate bylaws

City Council is meeting to conduct annual budget reviews and consider several amendments to utility and fee bylaws. The session includes updates on the Encampment Strategy Council and responses to inquiries regarding secondary suites and city hiring.

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Council Chamber
Tue Nov 26, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

Committee reviews Lethbridge & District Exhibition Phase One and third‑party review

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will adopt the agenda, review the minutes from the November 13 meeting, and consider the status of directed initiatives. It will hear a third‑party review presentation by Deloitte LLP on the Lethbridge & District Exhibition Phase One, followed by an administration presentation from CFO Darrell Mathews. No decisions are listed; the items are for presentation and discussion.

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Council Chamber
Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

Committee to discuss Animal Care and Control Bylaw 6475 and Police Master Plan

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will meet to elect its leadership and review several presentations. The body will discuss updates to animal control regulations and the Lethbridge Police Service Master Plan.

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Council Chamber
Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

November 14 Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force meeting cancelled

The scheduled meeting for November 14, 2024, was cancelled. The notice states there was a lack of agenda items as the Task Force awaits further instruction from Council.

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Council Chamber
Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

Committee will review the 2024 annual budget and operating forecast

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will adopt the agenda and consent items, then hear presentations on the city’s economic update, the September operating forecast, and an introduction to the 2024 annual budget review. It will consider several submissions, including amendments to fee and safety code bylaws, budget initiatives, a local growth grant application, and amendments to the Water and Wastewater 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program. Additional items cover community safety staffing, graffiti abatement, library funding, and exhibition partnership updates.

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Council Chamber
Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

Committee will review the 2024 annual budget and operating forecast

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will hear presentations on the city’s 2024 annual budget review and September operating forecast. It will consider amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw and the Safety Codes Permit Bylaw. The committee will also review proposed amendments to the Water and Wastewater 2022‑2031 Capital Improvement Program (E‑26 & E‑27). Additional items include grant applications and operating budget initiatives.

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Council Chamber
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 12:30 PM

City Council

Lethbridge City Council to hold public hearing on 804 6 Street South land use

City Council is reviewing several master plans, including waste management and the Japanese Garden, and considering a new bicycle bylaw. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a land use bylaw amendment for 804 6 Street South.

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Council Chamber
Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting cancelled

The regularly scheduled meeting for November 7, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

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Council Chamber
Thu Oct 31, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Task force to receive downtown policing update

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will meet to discuss a Governance Standing Policy Committee decision and receive a verbal update on downtown policing.

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Council Chamber
Thu Oct 24, 2024 · 12:30 PM

Governance Standing Policy Committee

Governance Committee to review Council Code of Conduct and city master plans

The Governance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to discuss updates to the Council Code of Conduct and review several city master plans. The body will also hear presentations on student retention and downtown lawlessness reduction.

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Council Chamber
Thu Oct 24, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Special Meeting Of City Council

City Council holds procedural special meeting with no public agenda items

The special council meeting on October 24, 2024 will consist of standard procedural matters. Items include roll call, a call to order, an acknowledgment statement, a closed‑agenda labour negotiations update (FOIP Section 24), and adjournment. No public agenda items or decisions were listed.

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Council Chamber
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 11:00 AM

City Council

City Council to consider 2025 utility rates and new bicycle bylaw

City Council is reviewing recommendations for 2025 water, sewer, and electric distribution tariffs. The body will also discuss a new bicycle bylaw, a transportation safety plan update, and affordable housing tax grants.

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Council Chamber
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 12:30 PM

City Council

Lethbridge City Council holds organizational meeting

City Council is meeting to handle administrative and organizational tasks. The body will discuss appointments to boards and committees and establish the 2025 meeting calendar.

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Council Chamber
Thu Oct 17, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee meeting cancelled

The City of Lethbridge Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024 has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was signed by Chair Councillor John Middleton-Hope on October 3, 2024. No agenda items or decisions are pending for this meeting.

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Council Chamber
Thu Oct 17, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Task Force to discuss terms of reference and graffiti abatement

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force is meeting to review updates to its Terms of Reference. The body will also receive a verbal update regarding a graffiti abatement strategy.

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Council Chamber
Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

Committee reviews 2025 utility rates and tax grant programs

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee is discussing updates to water, wastewater, and electric utility tariffs for 2025. The body is also reviewing a non-profit affordable housing tax grant program and a graffiti abatement proposal.

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Council Chamber
Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 9:30 AM

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

Economic and Finance Committee meeting is largely procedural with no agenda items

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will conduct roll call, adopt the agenda, consider a consent agenda, hear presentations and submissions, and review a confidential item titled “Lethbridge & District Exhibition Third‑Party Review Workshop (FOIP 23, 24, 26).” No specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

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Council Chamber
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 12:30 PM

City Council

Removal of historic resource designations for two downtown buildings

The council will consider two bylaws to remove historic resource designations: one for the former Bow On Tong Building at 316‑2 Avenue South and another for the former Manie Opera Society Building at 318‑2 Avenue South. A land‑use bylaw amendment (Bylaw 6458) for the property at 804 6 Street South will also be reviewed. The meeting includes a public hearing at 3:00 PM and several council inquiries on tree replacement and e‑bikes/e‑scooters.

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Council Chamber
Thu Oct 3, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Task Force submits recommendation to Governance Standing Policy Committee

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will adopt its September 19 minutes, hear presentations, and consider a recommendation from Chair Hunter Heggie to the Governance Standing Policy Committee‑Community Clean and Safe Steering Committee. A confidential item containing a summary and recommendations under FOIP Section 23 will also be reviewed.

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Council Chamber
Thu Oct 3, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

Committee to review Transportation Safety Plan and Bicycle Bylaw

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee is meeting to receive a progress update on the Transportation Safety Plan. The committee will also discuss Bicycle Bylaw 6427.

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Council Chamber
Thu Sep 19, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Task Force meeting to review minutes and hear public submissions

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will adopt its agenda, consider a consent agenda, and review the minutes from its September 5, 2024 meeting. The committee will receive any public presentations or written submissions listed on the public agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Council Chamber
Tue Sep 17, 2024 · 12:30 PM

City Council

Lethbridge City Council to hold public hearings on land use amendments

City Council will consider land use bylaw amendments for 3690 36 Street N. and The Crossings Phase 9. The body will also discuss graffiti abatement, childcare needs, and the removal of historic resource designations for two buildings.

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Council Chamber
Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Task force will discuss and set dates for upcoming meetings.

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will adopt its agenda and review the minutes from its August 22 meeting. It will discuss and decide on dates for future task‑force meetings. A presentation on the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction’s Timmons Summit will be heard. A confidential Summary and Recommendations Document will be reviewed under FOIP Section 23.

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Council Chamber
Thu Aug 22, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Task Force to discuss recommendations for Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force is meeting to review project updates and safety initiatives. The body will discuss recommendations to be sent to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee (SPC).

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Council Chamber
Thu Jul 25, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force meeting cancelled due to no quorum

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force scheduled for July 25, 2024 was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites a lack of quorum and no agenda items. No decisions or discussions took place at this meeting.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jul 25, 2024 · 12:30 PM

Governance Standing Policy Committee

Committee reviews Council Code of Conduct and physician recruitment plan

The Governance Standing Policy Committee is meeting to review the city's boards, commissions, and committees. The body will discuss amendments to the Council Code of Conduct and receive updates on the Physician Action Plan.

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Council Chamber
Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 12:30 PM

City Council

Public hearing on four land‑use bylaw amendments for local properties

The City Council will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. to consider four land‑use bylaw amendment items. The amendments concern 1163 Abitibi Rd W, 925 15 Street South, 3420 12 Avenue North, and the 921‑925 19 Street South area. Council will also receive committee reports and other standing policy recommendations before adjourning.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jul 18, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

Committee to review YMCA report and downtown safety initiatives

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will adopt its previous minutes and hear updates on the YMCA Annual Report, the Building Safer Communities Fund, and the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force.

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Council Chamber
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Audit Standing Policy Committee

Audit Standing Policy Committee reviews financial policies and risk workplan

The committee is meeting to discuss updates to Council policy priorities for Q3 2024 and financial services administrative policies. The session also includes a review of the 2024 risk and controls workplan and non-residential tax listings.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Task force to discuss Clean and Safe motion amendment and recommendations

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will review minutes from the June 27, 2024 meeting. The committee will hear a submission regarding an amendment to the Clean and Safe motion. Members will also discuss recommendations for the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 11:00 AM

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

Committee to review Municipal Housing Strategy and 2026 Memorial Cup bid

The committee will discuss updates on the Municipal Housing Strategy and a presentation regarding the 2026 Memorial Cup bid. The agenda also includes reviews of redevelopment incentives for several properties on 13 Street South and 5 Street South. Additionally, members will hear reports on City Hall parking and the Land Use Bylaw renewal engagement plan.

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Council Chamber
Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 12:30 PM

City Council

Lethbridge Council considers land use amendment for The Crossings Phase 9

The City Council will review several committee recommendations, including updates on climate adaptation and snow/ice control. The meeting includes a first reading for a land use bylaw amendment regarding The Crossings Phase 9 at 1205 30 St. W. Administration will also provide an update on the city's encampment strategy.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jul 4, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Assets And Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee

Review of The Piers Outline Plan amendment and proposed pocket park donation

The Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee will discuss a land use concept amendment for The Piers Outline Plan. The meeting also features a presentation on University Lands planning and a proposal regarding a pocket park donation from the Chinese National League Society.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jun 27, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

Task Force to review Calgary safety leadership and future recommendations

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will hear submissions from the BRZ Committee regarding the Calgary Downtown Safety Leadership Table. The meeting also includes discussions on summer meeting schedules and the development of task force recommendations.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jun 27, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Governance Standing Policy Committee

Committee to review climate strategy and snow control service updates

The Governance Standing Policy Committee will review the Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan and an update on Phase 2 of the Snow and Ice Control Service Level Change. The agenda also includes presentations regarding a new customer code of conduct policy and proposed amendments to the procedure bylaw.

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Council Chamber
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 12:30 PM

City Council

Lethbridge City Council reviews transit updates and several land use amendments

The council will review a presentation on the transit review and consider first readings for multiple land use bylaw amendments. Members will also discuss the Galbraith Elementary School modernization and respond to an inquiry about water transmission pipes.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jun 20, 2024 · 1:30 PM

Safety And Social Standing Policy Committee

Committee to review police annual plan and community reports

The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee will review several annual reports and plans. This includes presentations on the Green Acres Foundation 2023 report and the Lethbridge Police Commission 2024 Annual Plan. The committee will also receive the 2023 Public Art Program Annual Report.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 12:30 PM

Economic And Finance Standing Policy Committee

Committee reviews tax rate and school modernization plans

The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee will review several financial and operational updates. This includes a presentation on the Galbraith Elementary School Modernization and a tax rate review. The committee will also receive reports regarding procurement reporting and the Lethbridge and District Exhibition.

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Council Chamber
Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 7:30 AM

Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force

The task force will discuss downtown activity concerns and bylaw enforcement budgets.

The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will review presentations regarding unwanted activity downtown and nuisance alarms. The committee will also hear submissions about the Galt Gardens short-term strategy and a bylaw enforcement budget initiative.

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Council Chamber
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 12:30 PM

City Council

Lethbridge Council reviews housing capital grants and fire engine budget amendment

The City Council will consider a capital funding request for the Lethbridge Housing Authority to support affordable and social housing. The meeting also includes an operating budget amendment for the purchase of a new fire engine. Additionally, council will review recommendations regarding the 2024 Civic Culture Plan and various bylaw amendments.

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Council Chamber