Redcliff public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Emergency Management Committee
The Emergency Management Committee is meeting to discuss updates from 2022 and plans for 2023. The agenda consists of general procedural items and these two business topics.
- 2022 Update
- 2023 Plans
Town Council
Town Council will review the 2023 Operating and Capital budgets. The body is also considering several bylaws related to utility rates, water, sewer, and garbage billing, as well as general fee rates and charges.
- 2023 Capital Budget and 2023 Operating Budget for consideration
- Bylaw 1951/2022 - Utility Rates Bylaw
- Bylaw 1948/2022 - Water Billing Bylaw
- Bylaw 1949/2022 - Sewer Billing Bylaw
- Bylaw 1950/2022 - Garbage Billing and Collection Bylaw
Town Council
Town Council is reviewing a project update for the Northside Area Structure Plan. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure and service requests, including cemetery design and museum repairs.
- Northside Area Structure Plan project update
- Cemetery Phase 3 Conceptual Design
- Redcliff Museum Repairs - Phase 1
- South Highway Drive Ditch Construction
- Special Transit Service request
Budget Deliberations
Town Council will meet to receive a presentation on the 2023 Operating Budget. The meeting consists of this presentation and standard procedural items.
- 2023 Operating Budget Presentation
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to subdivide and reconfigure lots at 5 Industrial Drive SE to create a new title for development. The commission will also receive reports on recent development permit decisions and appeals.
- Subdivision Application 2022 SUB 02: Proposal to create 3 lots at 5 Industrial Drive SE
- Development Permit 22-DP-059: Accessory building at 611 Main Street S (Denied)
- Development Permit 22-DP-073: Existing home at 338 3 St SE (Approved by SDAB)
- Bylaw 1944/2022: Rezoning of 910 & 912 Highway Ave NE (Third reading)
- Development Permit 22-DP-074: Demolition of home at 926 2 Street SE (Approved)
Capital Budget
Town Council is considering the 2023 Capital Plan and reviewing the recommended capital plan for 2024-2027. The meeting includes a recap of 2022 projects and a presentation on the 2023 budget and asset management.
- Proposed 2023 anticipated expenditures: $2,740,000 for infrastructure, $1,843,500 for facilities, and $53,000 for fleet
- 2023 planned projects: 2nd Street NE Rehab, South Highway Drive storm water improvement, and Town Hall/Museum expansion
- 2024-2027 planned infrastructure: Construction on 5th Street SE (300-400 and 900 blocks) and 4th Street SE (400-500 block)
- Long-term facility considerations: Seniors Center, Library, Firehall, Swimming Pool, and Fleet Services
- Fleet replacements listed through 2027 including a Grader, Rescue Unit, and various crew cabs
Town Council
Town Council is reviewing the level of service for Medical First Response provided by the Redcliff Fire Department and a request for support from the City of Medicine Hat. The body is also considering updates to policies regarding snow removal, facilities use, and social media.
- First reading of Bylaw 1944/2022
- Consideration of Policy 036 (Snow Removal and Street Sanding)
- Consideration of Policy 048 (Facilities Use Policy)
- Consideration of Policy 120 (Social Media Policy)
- Payment of $108,758.21 to Royal Canadian Mounted Police for April to June 2022 policing costs
Redcliff and District Recreation Committee
The Redcliff and District Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss budget recommendations for the 2023 Council budget discussions. The committee will also discuss the 2016 Recreation Master Plan and receive information regarding the Fees Rates and Charges Bylaw.
- Discussion of 2023 Budget Recommendations to Council
- Discussion of the 2016 Recreation Master Plan
- Information update on Bylaw No. 1938 (2022) Fees Rates and Charges
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal regarding a denied development permit for an existing house. The permit was denied because the side yard and accessory building setbacks did not meet Land Use Bylaw requirements.
- Appeal of Development Permit Application 22-DP-073 for 338 3 St SE
- Denial based on side yard setback of 1.75m (minimum 3.0m required)
- Denial based on accessory building setbacks (minimum 1.0m required)
- Appeal fee of $150.00 paid by Henry Leibel
Town Council (Organizational)
Town Council is meeting to consider the appointment of council members to various committees, boards, and commissions. This organizational meeting determines which council members will represent the town on local and regional bodies.
- Appointments to Municipal Planning Commission
- Appointments to Assessment Review Board
- Appointments to Redcliff/Cypress Regional Waste Management Authority
- Appointments to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
- Appointments to Emergency Advisory Committee
Town Council
Town Council will conduct a public hearing and consider readings for the Off Site Levies Bylaw 1945/2022. The body will also decide on the use of electronic bikes on trails and a tenancy agreement for the outdoor skating rink.
- Public hearing and readings for Off Site Levies Bylaw 1945/2022
- Decision on electronic bikes on trails
- Tenancy At Will Agreement for Outdoor Skating Rink 2022-2023 (Tyler Cozart)
- Consideration of Multi Year Capital Infrastructure Program (MYCIP) additions
- Payment of $77,700.00 to Transit Paving Inc for asphalt repairs at 4 St, 6 Ave, and 2 Ave SE
Town Council
Town Council will discuss property tax exemption regulations for community organizations and a special event application for a haunted house. The body will also consider the disposal of equipment and various facilities projects.
- Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation (COPTER)
- Special Event Application for Haunted House 2022 (Kevin and Julie Lagasse)
- Disposal of equipment
- Facilities projects
- KTI Limited payment of $43,733.16 for water meters and software support
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal regarding the refusal of subdivision application 2022-SUB-01. The original application was denied due to concerns that site access to Lot 10 would be restricted during wet weather and interfere with a stormwater retention pond.
- Appeal of subdivision application 2022-SUB-01 for 5 Industrial Drive SE (Lots 8 & 9, Block 8, Plan 0514403)
- Proposed alternate access for Lot 10 via a right of way easement from Industrial Drive through Lot 3
- Review of a $150 appeal fee requirement
- Evaluation of compliance with Land Use Bylaw Section 54 regarding public roadway access
Town Council
Town Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the second and third readings of Bylaw 1944/2022 to amend the Land Use Bylaw. The body will also review 2023 budget dates and a community policing grant.
- Public hearing and decision on Bylaw 1944/2022 (Land Use Bylaw amendment)
- Consideration of Alberta Community Policing Grant
- Electrical permit refund request for Anita and Rodney Lepla
- Nominations for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medals
- Payment to Stantec Consulting Ltd. for North Side Area Structure Plan and South Highway Drainage: $18,408.25
Town Council
Town Council is meeting to discuss a first reading of Bylaw 1945/2022 and review several policy updates. The body will also consider requests regarding a new accessible play space and a 9-1-1 service agreement.
- First reading of Bylaw 1945/2022, Off-site Levy Bylaw
- Next Generation 9-1-1 Local Government Service Agreement
- Redcliff Accessible Play Space Feasibility Study Summary
- Encroachment Permit Application for Lots 21-40, Block 96, Plan 1117V
- Payment of $297,793.17 to Royal Canadian Mounted Police for Jan-Mar 2022 service
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider a subdivision application for a light industrial property. The body will also receive reports on recently approved and denied development permits.
- Subdivision Application 2022 SUB 01: 5 Industrial Drive SE (Lots 8 & 9, Block 8, Plan 051 4403) to create 3 lots
- Development Permit 22-DP-060: Above ground swimming pool at 601 Broadway Avenue E (Approved)
- Development Permit 22-DP-061: Change of use at 119 Pembina Drive NE (Approved)
- Development Permit 22-DP-062: Demolition of canopy at 301 Broadway Ave E (Approved)
- Development Permit: Patio for Redcliff Legion (Approved)
Town Council
Town Council will review a first reading of Bylaw 1944/2022 to amend the Land Use Bylaw. The body is also considering bylaw enforcement appointments and a letter regarding 1 Street SW. Additionally, Council will receive a quarterly RCMP report on crime statistics and policing priorities.
- First reading of Bylaw 1944/2022 to amend Bylaw 1698/2011 (Land Use Bylaw)
- Decision on Bylaw Enforcement Appointments
- Decision regarding a letter for 1 Street SW
- Payment of $101,618.75 to Ensteel Industries Ltd. for 55 3 cubic yard garbage bins
- Payment of $64,493.64 to Ram Exteriors Inc for pool roof replacement
Town Council
Town Council will hold a third reading for the Eastside Area Structure Plan Bylaw. The body is also considering the purchase of a walking path and the hard surfacing of the Old Trans Canada highway.
- 3rd Reading of Bylaw No. 1942/2022, Eastside Area Structure Plan
- Request to purchase walking path adjacent to 15 Riverview Drive SE
- Proposal to hard surface Old Trans Canada between Range Road 65 and Range Road 70
- Decision on Policy 138 - Impairment at Work Policy
- Payment of $1,178,069.55 to Superior North America for a Tana Compactor
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on a development permit for a garage relocation and provide comment on a land use bylaw amendment. The commission will also review staff reports on recently approved and denied permits.
- Land Use Bylaw Amendment to rezone 910-912 Highway Ave. NE to C-HWY for a proposed restaurant
- Development Permit 22-DP-054 for Abram Wiebe to relocate an existing detached garage at 421-1st Street NW
- Review of 17 development permits approved by the Development Officer since the last meeting
- Review of SDAB decision to deny an accessory building at 2-7 Street NE
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will consider an appeal by Tanc Developments after the Town denied a permit for an accessory building. The Development Officer cited violations regarding building height, size, and rear yard setbacks.
- Appeal of Development Permit Application 22-DP-035 for an accessory building at 2 7 Street NW
- Proposed building size of 287.28 m2 exceeds the 92.9 m2 maximum
- Proposed building height of 6.10 m exceeds the 4.5 m maximum
- Proposed rear yard setback of 0.31 m is less than the 1.0 m minimum
- Potential requirement for developer security deposit of at least $10,000.00 for municipal improvements
Town Council
The Redcliff Town Council will conduct a public hearing and a second reading for the Eastside Area Structure Plan Bylaw. The body will also consider agreements for fire services, public skating, and a new seniors apartment building.
- Public hearing and 2nd reading of Bylaw No. 1942/2022 (Eastside Area Structure Plan)
- Decision on a letter of support and land availability for a new seniors apartment building
- Consideration of a Fire Services Agreement
- Review of Kinsmen Public Skating and Sunday Family Swim agreements
- Payment of $37,864.05 to City Signs and Canvas Shop for a town electronic sign
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on a development permit for a semi-detached dwelling. The body will also discuss a subdivision and development appeal and the Eastside Area Structure Plan.
- Decision on Development Permit 22-DP-049 for Farwest Land & Properties Ltd. to demolish and build a semi-detached dwelling at 338 3 Street SE ($400,000 value)
- Discussion on Development Permit 22-DP-035 for Tanc Developments regarding an accessory building
- Discussion on the Eastside Area Structure Plan
Town Council
Town Council is meeting to discuss a new facilities plan and various infrastructure requests. The agenda also includes a quarterly RCMP report on crime statistics and the introduction of body-worn cameras.
- Town of Redcliff Facilities Plan 2022-2028
- Additional water service request for 24 2nd Street NW (RailPro Inc.)
- Engineering and tendering services for Redcliff Rec-Tangle slab and dasher board replacement
- RCMP report on Q4 2021-2022 crime statistics and body-worn camera field tests
- Accounts payable totaling $152,211.03 for the Town and $155,274.58 for the Landfill
Town Council
Town Council is deciding on the 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw and reviewing requests for road closures for Redcliff Days and a new town electronic sign. The meeting also includes a presentation from Alberta Fish and Wildlife regarding urban deer management.
- Bylaw 1943/2022, 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw (1st/2nd/3rd Reading)
- Road closures for Redcliff Days and Parade
- Town Electronic Sign request for decision
- Payment of $45,421.95 to Contempora Construction for pool storage and washrooms
- Payment of $30,305.95 to Cleartech Industries Inc. for aquatic center chemicals
Town Council
Redcliff Town Council is meeting to consider first reading of Bylaw No. 1942/2022 for the Eastside Area Structure Plan, and to receive updates on correspondence, water conservation, and various reports. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and approval of accounts payable.
- Bylaw No. 1942/2022, Eastside Area Structure Plan Bylaw - 1st Reading
- Accounts payable totaling $15,654.77 (cheques) and $62,825.88 (EFTs) for Town of Redcliff
- Redcliff/Cypress Landfill accounts payable: $224.70 (cheques) and $18,889.57 (EFTs)
- Correspondence from Town of Taber regarding increasing utility fees
- National Police Federation Community Engagement Final Report
Town Council
Redcliff Town Council will consider the 2022 final operating budget, a tax recovery reserve bid and auction, and zoning changes for the Rec-Tangle, Skate Park, and Pool playground areas. Council will also hear from KPMG on the 2021 financial statements and auditor's report, and approve accounts payable totaling over $165,000.
- 2022 Final Operating Budget for consideration
- Tax Recovery Reserve Bid and Auction for consideration
- Rec-Tangle/Skate Park/Pool Playground Zones for consideration
- 2021 Town of Redcliff Financial Statements and Auditor's Report for approval/signing
- Accounts payable totaling $165,023.97
Redcliff and District Recreation Committee
The Redcliff and District Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss recreational opportunities and projects, review the 2016 Recreation Master Plan, and receive information on the new Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw 1938/2022. The committee will also adopt the minutes from its January 5, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes discussion items, not final decisions.
- Bylaw 1938/2022 Fees, Rates and Charges for information
- Recreation Master Plan review (2016 plan)
- Recreational opportunities and projects discussion
- Update on recreation services
- Adoption of January 5, 2022 meeting minutes
Town Council
Council will consider a special event application for the Whosapalooza Beer Gardens and Street Dance during Redcliff Days, requiring a road closure on 3rd Street SE. They will also review two encroachment permit applications and proposed updates to policies on electronic signs and public participation. The agenda includes routine items like accounts payable, minutes, and correspondence.
- Special event application for Whosapalooza street dance and concert, June 17-19, 2022, with road closure on 3rd Street SE
- Encroachment permit applications for 920 – 4th Street SE and 601 – 1st Street SE
- Policy No. 54 - Electronic Sign Policy and Policy No. 137 - Public Participation for consideration
- Accounts payable totaling $133,225.31 for Town of Redcliff and Redcliff/Cypress Landfill
- 2022 Alberta Municipalities Resolutions for consideration
Town Council
The Redcliff Town Council is meeting to consider several requests for decision, including funding for Redcliff schools and Safety City, as well as assessment services and a blessing of bikes event. The agenda also includes routine items such as accounts payable, cash and investment summaries, budget reports, and minutes from previous meetings. A closed session is scheduled for a confidential matter.
- Request for Decision on Assessment Services
- Request for Decision on Gordon Memorial United Church - Blessing of the Bikes
- Request for Decision on Redcliff Schools Funding Request
- Request for Decision on Safety City Funding Request
- Notification of Award for Cemetery Phase 2 Conceptual Design
Town Council
The Redcliff Town Council is meeting to consider a delegation from Jane Finnimore proposing a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral cats, which would require amending the animal bylaw. The council will also give readings to Bylaw 1941/2022 on emergency management and consider a request for a River Valley washroom. The agenda includes routine items like accounts payable, minutes, and reports.
- Delegation from Jane Finnimore on Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats
- Bylaw 1941/2022, Emergency Management Bylaw, for 1st/2nd/3rd reading
- Request for Decision on River Valley Washroom
- Accounts payable totaling $9,315.14 in cheques and $362,325.09 in EFTs
- RCMP policing costs of $297,793.17 for Oct-Dec 2021