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Okotoks public meetings in 2025

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

Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Emergency Advisory Committee

Committee reviews 2025 emergency updates and community emergency plan

The Emergency Advisory Committee will receive updates on 2025 training, a grant, an exercise, and Emergency Preparedness Week. It will also review the Community Emergency Management Program, including flood action plans, business continuity plans, and an audit update. A closed‑session portion may be held if required by the Access to Information Act.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider provincial proposal to raise highway speeds to 120 km/h

The Okotoks Council will discuss feedback on Alberta Transportation's request to increase speed limits from 110 km/h to 120 km/h on select rural highways. It will also review the Okotoks Public Library Code of Conduct Bylaw, proposed amendments to the Emergency Management Bylaw, changes to the Program and Service Review Policy Appendix A, and provincial electoral boundary proposals. Items are presented for information, discussion, and possible action.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts library bylaw, rejects highway speed increase, passes emergency bylaw

The council accepted the Okotoks Public Library Bylaw 01‑25 and sent a draft letter recommending that Highway 2 speed limits not be increased until intersection improvements are completed. It directed administration to work with Foothills County and Diamond Valley on a joint electoral‑boundary letter and approved amendments to the Program and Service Review Policy for snow clearing. The Emergency Management Bylaw 31‑25 was read three times and passed.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Family and Community Support Services Committee

Committee reviews 2026 Foothills Region Family & Community Support Services funding application

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It will consider a closed‑session portion if required and receive several informational items, including fast facts, a 2026 funding application, an annual meeting schedule, and a director‑responsibilities document. The committee will also hear reports from council, the Community & Social Development team leader, and youth representatives.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Intermunicipal Committee

Committee to consider joint letter requesting changes to Calgary‑Okotoks electoral boundaries

The Intermunicipal Committee will discuss a joint letter to the Province urging changes to the proposed Calgary‑Okotoks electoral division. It will also consider a recommendation to keep Highway 2 speed limits at 110 km/h until intersection upgrades are funded. Updates on the regional water project, Champion Park, and land options for the regional field house will be received as information.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

Committee votes on funding extensions and elects leadership for 2026 term

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee will elect a Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer for the period ending October 31 2026, with motions to cease nominations. It will consider two funding extension requests for Foothills School Division projects, extending funding to March 31 2026 with final reports due April 30 2026. The committee will also approve payment of an administrative invoice for $86.36 and receive several informational items.

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Viking Rentals Centre - Provincial Room
Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to appoint Foothills County rep to Okotoks Public Library Board

The Town of Okotoks Council will meet to adopt the agenda, receive reports on community safety and water usage, and consider a bylaw to amend the Chief Administrative Officer's bylaw. The meeting includes a closed session and a public hearing scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

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✓ Decided: External auditor Avail LLP appointed for 2025‑2028 fiscal years

Council appointed Avail LLP as the Town of Okotoks external auditor for the 2025‑2028 fiscal periods. The council also approved Hall of Fame award notifications, appointed mayor and councillor as co‑chair and alternate for the intermunicipal committee, and appointed John Callister to the public library board. Bylaw 32‑25 was passed to amend CAO fee write‑off rules, and the Water Use Review report was accepted.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 8:00 AM

Annual Budget Meetings

Council to approve Okotoks 2026 capital and operating budgets

The Town of Okotoks Council will receive an overview of the 2026 Annual Budget from the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer. A closed session may address a human‑resources matter and capital projects. The Council will then consider and vote on the 2026 Capital Budget, the one‑time operating budget, the operating budget with salary and wages, and Bylaw 09‑26 concerning fees, rates and charges.

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✓ Decided: 2026 Capital Budget of $25.392 M approved

Council unanimously approved the 2026 Capital Budget of $25.392 M and the 2026 One‑Time Operating Budget. Several on‑ramps were adopted, including $335,000 for asset maintenance, $800,000 for an intentional capital reserve, $430,000 for two additional RCMP positions, $515,000 for four firefighter positions, and $1,359,695 for the public library. The 2027‑2029 Operating Budget Forecast was also approved as a planning tool.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Family and Community Support Services Committee

Committee will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025‑2026 term

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair for the period ending October 31, 2026. The agenda and the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes will be adopted as presented. No other business, reports, or correspondence are scheduled for discussion.

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via Teams video conference
Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to consider 2026 fees, rates, and charges

The Town of Okotoks is holding a special council meeting to address municipal bylaws. The primary item is the first reading of a bylaw to establish service fees for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Bylaw 09-26 read first time to set 2026 service fees

The council adopted the November 10 agenda unanimously. Bylaw 09-26, which establishes fees, rates, and charges for 2026, was read for the first time with unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 1:03 p.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Organizational Meeting

Council sets seating, meeting calendar, and deputy mayor rotation

The Town of Okotoks Council will hold its organizational meeting on November 3, 2025. Council will adopt the agenda, consider closed‑session appointments to boards, committees and citizen member positions, and decide on the assignment of councillor seating. The council will also review and approve draft schedules for regular meetings through November 2026 and the deputy mayor rotation for 2025‑2026.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 2025‑2026 appointments to boards, committees and commissions

The council adopted the meeting agenda and entered a closed session. It approved a full list of council and citizen appointments to various boards, committees and commissions for 2025‑2026. The council also adopted the councillor seating order, the 2025/2026 meeting calendar, and the Deputy Mayor rotation schedule. All motions were carried unanimously.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Hall of Fame policy and training extensions

The Okotoks Town Council will discuss amendments to the Hall of Fame Program selection process and a timeline extension for mandatory council training. The meeting also includes a closed session for intermunicipal referrals.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously amends Hall of Fame policy, extends training deadline

The council adopted the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. It amended the Hall of Fame Program Policy to require nomination and selection timelines be completed by June 30 of the final council year. The council extended the deadline for mandatory new‑council training by 90 days. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

2:00 P.M. (Public Session) (or immediately following the Organizational Meeting)
Mon Oct 27, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Inauguration of Council

Council inauguration ceremony scheduled for Oct 27, 2025

The Okotoks Council meeting on October 27, 2025 is dedicated to the inauguration of the new council. No policy decisions, votes, or contracts are listed on the agenda. The meeting appears to be purely ceremonial.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

Committee will approve payment of $861 campaign invoice and $104 administrative invoice

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive information on campaign planning and the 2025 annual meeting calendar, and approve payment of two invoices: $861 for campaign expenses and $104.04 for administrative expenses. The committee will also receive staff liaison, treasurer, and council reports as information before adjourning.

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Viking Rentals Centre - Provincial Room
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider 2026 Okotoks Public Library budget requisition

The Town of Okotoks Council will review the 2026 budget request from the Okotoks Public Library. Council is also considering a new Town-wide Enterprise Risk Management Policy for approval.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted town-wide Enterprise Risk Management Policy GP-A-2.4

The council adopted the Draft Enterprise Risk Management Policy GP-A-2.4. It directed Administration to proceed with Option 1 from the closed‑session report. The Okotoks Library Board’s $1.375 M 2026 budget request was added to the operating budget for later approval. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a joint letter supporting the Foothills Region as a Kickstand Integrated Youth Services Hub.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Family and Community Support Services Committee

Committee will review 2026 Family and Community Support Services funding applications.

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 4 2025 meeting. It will discuss the 2025 FCSS Association Annual General Meeting and Conference, present a Mid‑Year Funding Report, and review draft documents for the 2026 FCSS funding applications. Motions will be moved to receive items 6.1‑6.4 and 7.1‑7.2 as information, and a closed‑session portion may be held if required. The meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

Board to hear appeal of short‑term lodging permit at 59 Mount Rae Heights

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will consider Development Appeal 2025‑01 (2025‑0133). The appeal challenges the Town's approval of a short‑term lodging permit for the property at 59 Mount Rae Heights in the Traditional Neighbourhood District. The board will review the decision documents and written submissions before rendering a decision.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to approve updated Encroachment Policy (CMD‑P‑3.8)

The council will hold a closed session to discuss confidential matters such as a land sale, intermunicipal referrals, a human‑resources issue, and CAO objectives. In the public session, council will receive reports on community safety, drought management, and sustainable buildings, and will approve the Encroachment Policy amendment (CMD‑P‑3.8) and the Corporate Progress Report for January‑June 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously endorsed Option 1 land sale as presented

The council approved several items, including endorsing Option 1 land sale, adopting the Sustainable Buildings Policy, approving the 2025‑2030 Okotoks Tourism Strategy, accepting the Corporate Progress Report, and approving an updated Encroachment Policy. The council also endorsed the CAO’s appointment to Alberta Health’s Regional Advisory Council with conditions. All motions were carried unanimously.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

No substantive items listed for United Way Okotoks Partnership Committee meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for this meeting.

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MEETING CANCELLED
Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

Board will hear appeal of short‑term lodging permit at 59 Mount Rae Heights

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will consider Development Appeal 2025‑01 (2025‑0133) concerning the short‑term lodging permit approved for 59 Mount Rae Heights, Lot 18, Block 3, Plan 151 2886. The appeal challenges the Town of Okotoks Development Officer’s decision to approve the permit in the Traditional Neighbourhood District. Board members will review the Development Officer’s report, the appeal application, and submissions from two appellants before making a decision.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Jul 21, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider historical designation for Stockton Block

Council will review bylaws regarding the historical designation of a local building and a trial period for residential noise hours. The meeting also includes reviews of social policy amendments and reports on housing affordability and water statistics.

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✓ Decided: Council amended 2025 Capital Budget, adding Project 363 sanitary upgrades

The council unanimously amended the 2025 Capital Budget, increasing funding for Project 362 and adding Project 363 "32nd Street Sanitary Upgrades (SAN-15)". Administration was authorized to execute a closed‑session agreement, and Luna Kustermans was appointed to the Family and Community Support Services Committee. The Enhancing Housing Affordability report was received as information, and Bylaws 30-25 (noise‑hour adjustment) and 29-25 (Stockton Block historic designation) were read three times and passed.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

Committee reviews fundraising plans and approves $93.54 admin invoice

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee adopted its meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It approved payment of an administrative invoice for $93.54 from Firehouse Subs. The committee discussed fundraising initiatives, including a talent‑show fundraiser and a payroll campaign, and reviewed the 2025 annual meeting calendar.

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Viking Rentals Centre - Provincial Room
Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 2:45 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider Wedderburn East residential expansion plan

Council will hold public hearings on a new area structure plan for Wedderburn East and a land use amendment for 149 Elizabeth Street. The meeting also includes decisions on the 2026 budget process and updates to pet and emotional support animal bylaws.

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✓ Decided: Council approved study of a 1% tax increase for reserves

The council adopted the agenda and set a trial residential noise window of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The 2025 Community Priorities Survey was received for information and the 2026 budget process was directed to consider a 1% tax increase for reserves. The Fire Standard of Cover Governance Report and two animal‑related bylaws were approved. Public hearings for two land‑use bylaws were closed.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Jun 16, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Governance and Priorities Committee

Committee to review short-term rental regulations and noise bylaws

The Governance and Priorities Committee is discussing updates to the Town's regulatory framework for short-term rentals and noise hours. The body is also reviewing a proposed Sustainable Buildings Policy and land use suggestions for the downtown area.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee to discuss campaign planning

The committee is meeting to discuss community investment and plan upcoming fundraising efforts. The session includes reviews of a fundraising plan, a talent show, and a payroll campaign.

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Viking Rentals Centre - Provincial Room
Mon Jun 9, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting Bylaw 25‑25 to set fees for monthly transit passes.

The Okotoks Council will review several bylaws, including amendments to establish monthly transit pass fees. They will also discuss the Okotoks Growth Strategy and an Events Strategy for community events. A closed session will cover project budget reviews and related confidential matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Okotoks Growth Strategy as the town's primary growth framework

The council unanimously approved the Okotoks Growth Strategy to guide future development and adopted capital‑budget amendments that transferred and cancelled Project 361, and increased funding for Riverfront Lands Development and the Arts and Learning Campus water feature. An Events Strategy was also approved, and several bylaws related to fees, elections and signage were read three times and passed. Olga Kanevskyi was appointed Substitute Returning Officer for the 2025 general election.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Family and Community Support Services Committee

Committee to discuss Social Needs Assessment implementation

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will meet to receive information on several business items and reports. The agenda includes a discussion on implementing a Social Needs Assessment and a youth representative report.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Sat May 31, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council to review updated Indigenous Relations Framework

The Town of Okotoks council will hear a presentation of the updated Indigenous Relations Framework, which outlines 2024 accomplishments and future goals. The meeting begins with a traditional land acknowledgement by Mayor Thorn and a ceremonial smudge by Dr. Reg Crowshoe. The presentation is not broadcast, but the public is invited to attend in person. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council accepted the updated Indigenous Relations Framework as a planning guide

The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda. The updated Indigenous Relations Framework was accepted as the town's planning framework. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue May 27, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Intermunicipal Committee

No agenda items listed for this Intermunicipal Committee meeting

The Intermunicipal Committee meeting agenda for May 27, 2025 contains no listed items; only procedural placeholders are present.

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1:00 PM via Live Stream
Mon May 26, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider $20 million increase for Regional Water Project borrowing

Council will vote on Bylaw 14‑25 to raise borrowing for the Foothills‑Okotoks Regional Water Project from $30 million to $50 million. The meeting also includes first‑reading consideration of a land‑use bylaw amendment that would redesignate lots on 149 Elizabeth Street to a Downtown District, and the adoption of the Wedderburn East Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan for residential and commercial development. Additional items are informational updates on active transportation, regional field house land options, and various proclamations.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $20 M borrowing increase for regional water project

The Council voted to increase borrowing for the Foothills‑Okotoks Regional Water Project from $30 million to $50 million by passing Bylaw 14‑25. Councillors Swendseid and Robinson were appointed Deputy Mayor for the specified periods, and the 2024 Active Transportation Implementation Plan was accepted as a planning tool. The Regional Field House land‑development options report was approved, and several bylaws were read a second and third time before being passed. All actions were carried unanimously except the first active‑transportation motion, which was defeated.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue May 20, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Governance and Priorities Committee

Committee to consider Social Needs Assessment and Deputy Mayor appointment

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review budget and policy options for implementing a Social Needs Assessment and Strategy. The body is also considering the appointment of a Deputy Mayor and the delegation of authority to the Chief Administrative Officer.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue May 13, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

Committee approves payment of $1,476.15 in invoices and reviews funding reports

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee will adopt its agenda and previous meeting minutes. It will receive several business items as information and approve payment of administrative invoices totaling $564.81 and campaign invoices totaling $911.34. The committee will also review the 2025 Funding Process, the Final Funding Report, and the Okotoks Social Needs Assessment. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2025.

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Viking Rentals Centre - Provincial Room
Mon May 12, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on a land‑use bylaw changing 2.85 ha to Neighbourhood Core

The Okotoks Town Council meeting will consider the third reading of Bylaw 08-25, which redesignates about 2.85 ha (7.04 acres) at 800‑200 Southridge Drive from the General Commercial District to the Neighbourhood Core District. Council will also review Bylaw 05-25 that sets assessable and supplementary tax rates for the 2025 tax year, a proposal to implement a fixed‑route transit service, options for a high‑school campus theatre, and an update to the Program and Service Review Policy. Each item is presented for council approval or direction.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (Bylaw 13-25)

The council adopted Bylaw 13-25, the new Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan, after a public hearing. It also passed a land‑use bylaw amendment (Bylaw 08-25) and endorsed a fixed‑route transit service. Municipal enforcement priorities and the RCMP annual performance plan were approved, and the five‑year transit outcomes report was adopted as a planning tool. Several motions, including a budget increase for a high‑school theatre, were defeated.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Wed May 7, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Family and Community Support Services Committee

Committee will receive Okotoks Social Needs Assessment and Strategy as information

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. A closed session will be held, though details are not disclosed. The committee will receive the Okotoks Social Needs Assessment and Strategy, a round‑table discussion, council highlights, a youth report, and two association board documents as information. The next meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2025.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 8:45 AM

United Way Okotoks Partnership Annual Funding

Committee will consider multiple community funding requests ranging $2,000‑$18,000

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Community Investment Sub‑Committee will hear presentations of 2025 funding requests from local organizations. After the presentations, the meeting moves to a closed session where motions will be made to approve or decline each request. The decisions will determine whether each organization receives the amount it has requested.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider land use redesignations for Wedderburn Phase 8 and D'Arcy Phase 15

The council will review several land‑use bylaw amendments, including redesignating 3.26 ha in Wedderburn Phase 8 and 7.81 ha in D'Arcy Phase 15, and will consider a road closure on Westland Street. It will also receive updates on the Social Needs Assessment, school campus theatre options, and a 2025 budget amendment for tax requisitions. Additional items include closed‑session discussions on citizen appointments, affordable housing, policy development, and human resources, as well as various proclamations and informational reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 budget amendment for major requisitions

The council unanimously approved a 2025 budget amendment to reflect several requisitions, including $40,095 for Westwinds Communities and $3,824,000 for Alberta Education. They also approved the Social Needs Assessment and Strategy as a planning document. The motion to support a shared theatre space with Foothills School Division was defeated, and the council postponed the School Campus Theatre Options decision, directing administration to meet with Alberta Infrastructure. Additional actions included appointing Carol Faye to a committee, directing administration to proceed with Option 3 from a closed‑session report, endorsing another closed‑session recommendation, and passing multiple land‑use and procedural bylaws.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Governance and Priorities Committee

No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

The Governance and Priorities Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda.

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MEETING CANCELLED
Mon Apr 14, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider increasing water project borrowing from $30M to $50M

The Town of Okotoks Council will discuss a borrowing increase for the Foothills-Okotoks Regional Water Project and hold a public hearing on land redesignation at 800-200 Southridge Drive. The meeting also includes approval of 2024 audited financial statements and the establishment of a Municipal Assessor position.

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✓ Decided: Council amended 2025 Capital Budget, canceling and reallocating several projects

The council approved multiple amendments to the 2025 Capital Budget, reducing funding for Project 305, increasing Project 356, canceling Projects 261, 352, and 354, and advancing several sanitary upgrade projects. Bylaw 12-25 for the Southwest Okotoks Area Structure Plan and Bylaw 08-25 for the Southridge Drive land use amendment were both read and passed. Council also supported a new theatre at Wedderburn High School with up to $6.5 million in budget amendments, approved the 2024 Draft Audited Financial Statements, and postponed the Social Needs Assessment to the next meeting.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee to discuss campaign planning and investments

The committee is meeting to discuss community investment and plan campaign events, including a talent show and speaker event. The body will also consider approving payments for administrative and campaign expenses.

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Viking Rentals Centre - Provincial Room
Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Family and Community Support Services Committee

No agenda items listed for the Family and Community Support Services Committee

The agenda for the April 2, 2025 meeting of Okotoks' Family and Community Support Services Committee contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded.

MEETING CANCELLED
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Intermunicipal Committee

Committee to discuss land development for Cavalry FC Regional Field House

The Foothills County and Town of Okotoks Intermunicipal Committee will review regional infrastructure and recreation updates. The body will discuss land development options for the Cavalry FC Regional Field House to provide a recommendation to the Foothills/Okotoks Recreation Society.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Mar 24, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to hear land‑use redesignation bylaws for Wedderburn Phase 8 and D'Arcy Phase 15

The Okotoks Town Council will hold public hearings at 6:30 p.m. to consider Bylaw 10-25 and Bylaw 11-25, which redesignate agricultural land for neighbourhood and recreation uses. The council will also receive a first reading of Bylaw 13-25, the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan, and review the 2024 Financial Operating Results with Variance. A closed session will address a water update, a 2024 variance summary, and legal advice, but details are not disclosed.

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✓ Decided: Council reallocated $1.306 M between operating and capital budgets and endorsed water plan

The council endorsed the recommendation from closed‑session to manage approvals within the Water Allocation System and ordered a public disclosure plan by May 31 2025. It adjusted the 2024 budget by decreasing the operating budget $1.306 M and increasing the capital project budget $1.306 M, both funded from reserves. The $1.048 M surplus was transferred to Capital General Reserves, $0.202 M of operating project funds were relinquished, and a $11.783 M reduction in capital completed projects left $57.310 M to carry forward to the 2025 capital budget. Bylaw 10‑25 was read a second time.

COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Governance and Priorities Committee

No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

The Governance and Priorities Committee meeting on March 17, 2025 has no specific items recorded in the agenda. The document contains only the meeting header and placeholders without any decisions, proposals, or discussions. As a result, no actions or topics are slated for consideration.

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MEETING CANCELLED
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

Committee to allocate $5,000 for 2025 administration and campaign expenses

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee is meeting to review 2024 funding reports and plan upcoming campaign events. The body will consider allocating specific funds for 2025 operations and approving several outstanding invoices.

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Viking Rentals Centre - Provincial Room
Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider land use amendment redesignating 2.85 ha at 800-200 Southridge Drive

The Okotoks Council will review two first‑reading bylaws that would redesignate land from the General Commercial District to the Neighbourhood Core District, including a parcel at 800‑200 Southridge Drive. The meeting also includes updates on fee waiver programs, the Youth Centre Reimagined report, and the Sport Tourism Grant Program Pilot. A closed session will address project budget, water, intergovernmental relations, and CAO objectives under FOIP exemptions.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Family and Community Support Services Committee

Committee to review 2024 FCSS final funding reports

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will meet to review final funding reports from 2024. The session includes a presentation from the Foothills Community Coalition and reports from youth representatives.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider major land‑use bylaw amendments for Ridgemont, Wedderburn and D’Arcy

The Okotoks Town Council will hold a third reading of Bylaw 33‑24 to redesignate about 12.82 ha in the Ridgemont North Area Structure Plan. The council will also conduct first readings of Bylaw 10‑25 (Wedderburn Phase 8) and Bylaw 11‑25 (D’Arcy Phase 15), each redesignating agricultural land to neighbourhood and open‑space districts. A amendment to Bylaw 07‑25 will be presented to create a Policing Committee under the Governance Committees of Council. Additional items include an amendment to the Arts and Culture Activation Grant Policy and a discussion of the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Governance and Priorities Committee

No substantive agenda items listed for the meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee agenda for February 18, 2025 contains no listed items or descriptions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded. No contracts, rezoning, ordinances, or other concrete matters are presented.

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MEETING CANCELLED
Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

Committee considers funding extension for Foothills Country Hospice bereavement boxes

The United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee met on February 11, 2025 to adopt its agenda and minutes. Members reviewed community‑investment funding timelines, the 2024 funding focus, and discussed campaign ideas. A motion was presented to grant Foothills Country Hospice an extension of its funding for community bereavement boxes to March 31 2025, with a final report due April 30 2025. The committee also approved payment of an administrative invoice totaling $88.18.

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Viking Rentals Centre - Provincial Room
Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to vote on third reading of Tillotson Phase 2 land‑use redesignation

The Okotoks Council will consider several items, including a third‑reading vote on Bylaw 02‑24 to redesignate about 9.58 ha of the Tillotson Phase 2 area from Agricultural and Land Holdings to Traditional Neighbourhood and Neighbourhood Core districts. The meeting also includes informational reports on the Arts and Culture Activation Grant Policy, the Okotoks Public Library Board’s Fees and Penalties Bylaw, and a lighting request from Childhood Cancer Canada. Additional items are the Recreation Centre Facility Usage Survey findings and standard closed‑session matters.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Jan 27, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to approve the 2025‑2028 Corporate Business Plan

The Okotoks Council will review and vote on the 2025‑2028 Corporate Business Plan and related corporate progress reports. Three bylaws – Council Parental Leave, Chief Administrative Officer amendment, and Procedure Bylaw – are scheduled for three‑reading approval. The meeting also includes the Council Engagement Opportunities Plan and a consent agenda covering minutes and various policy items.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mon Jan 20, 2025 · 4:30 PM

Governance and Priorities Committee

Committee to consider reviving Hall of Fame program and flag policy changes

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review a draft Hall of Fame Program Policy that proposes reviving the town’s defunct Hall of Fame program. It will also consider amendments to the Flag Protocol Policy. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, agenda adoption, and approval of minutes.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Family and Community Support Services Committee

Committee reviews five community group funding requests

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will hear presentations from five local organizations requesting funding. Each presenter will outline a specific amount they are seeking. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion of these requests.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Family and Community Support Services Committee

Committee reviews $213,604.50 in community program funding requests

The Family and Community Support Services Committee will hear presentations from local organizations requesting 2025 funding. Each presenter will outline a specific amount, ranging from $1,656.00 to $50,000.00. The committee will discuss and may approve these funding allocations.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 5:30 PM

United Way_Okotoks Partnership Committee

United Way/Okotoks Partnership Committee to plan 2025 campaign

The committee is meeting to discuss campaign planning, including a talent show and fundraising ideas. The body will also review the 2025 annual meeting calendar and approve several small expense invoices.

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Viking Rentals Centre - Provincial Room
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 2:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider a $6.5 million borrowing line of credit bylaw

The Okotoks Council will review closed‑session reports and adopt the consent agenda. It will receive information on tourism and a one‑time operating‑budget amendment for water licences. The meeting includes two bylaws, one to authorize a $6.5 million borrowing line of credit and another for supplementary property assessments. Delegations from the public and requested parties will also be considered.

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COUNCIL CHAMBER