Wetaskiwin public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Council will review a direct control development permit application and a request to apply for a $230,709 grant for Canadian Pacific Railway pedestrian crossings. Other items include updates to the Urban Forest Sustainability Policy and funding for Manluk Centre equipment.
- Direct Control Development Permit application for Plan 7920904 OT
- $230,709 Local Government Fiscal Framework grant application for Canadian Pacific Railway pedestrian crossings
- Up to $20,000 unbudgeted expenditure for Manluk Centre variable frequency drive replacement
- Playground Equipment Replacement Plan
- Urban Forest Sustainability Policy (CO-020) update
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing a $15,500 request from the Contingency Reserve to fund public engagement efforts with Connect Wetaskiwin. Other items include a request for $20,000 for an Olympia room door replacement and proposed three-year tax exemptions for Lion’s Campground and Knight of Columbus.
- $15,500 allocation for Connect Wetaskiwin public engagement
- $20,000 unbudgeted expenditure for Olympia room roll-up door replacement
- Three-year property tax cancellations for Roll 360020 (Lion’s Campground)
- Three-year property tax cancellations for Roll 390070 (Knight of Columbus)
- First, second, and third reading of Residential Assessment Subclass Bylaw No. 2052-24
Regular Council
The City Council will consider extending landfill operating hours to include Sundays for the 2024 season. They will also discuss a motion to direct administration to complete an affordable housing needs assessment by the end of Q1 2025.
- Proposed Sunday landfill hours from 9:00am to 1:00pm for the 2024 Spring/Summer Season
- Notice of Motion for an Affordable Housing Needs Assessment due by end of Q1 2025
- Request to extend the playground equipment replacement plan report
- First, second, and third readings of Council Procedures Bylaw 2066-24
- Review of the 2024 First Quarter Financial Report
Regular Council
The City Council will consider the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw and the Fire Bylaw. Additionally, Council will discuss a motion to investigate banning liquor sales within the city.
- First, second, and third readings of the 2024 Property Tax Bylaw 2061-24
- First, second, and third readings of Fire Bylaw 2057-24
- Investigation into the banning of liquor sales in Wetaskiwin
- Approval of $10,500 for two Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units
- Change in funding for Airfield Lighted Signs to the Canada Community Building Fund up to $52,164
Special Council Meeting
Wetaskiwin City Council is meeting to discuss unbudgeted funding for the Manluk Centre. The request covers pool tile replacement and Defender filter coating. Council will also consider travel approval for the Mayor to attend an intermunicipal workshop.
- Unbudgeted $59,000 expenditure for Manluk Centre pool tiles and Defender filter coating
- Approval of travel, per diems, and accommodation for Mayor Gandam to attend an Intermunicipal Workshop in Lethbridge
- Closed session discussion regarding Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, section 29
Regular Council
The City Council will consider multiple bylaws, including Fire Bylaw 2057-24 and community standards. Discussions include extending the Co-op Place ice season and approving a residential solar grant application.
- First, second, and third readings of Fire Bylaw 2057-24
- Approval of $68,354 annually for additional recreation facility staff
- Service level change to extend the Co-op Place ice season until the end of May
- Rescinding of several bylaws regarding By the Lake Park and Parks and Recreational Areas
- Development permit application for Plan 0320745, Block 1, Lot 7
Regular Council
The Wetaskiwin City Council will consider rezoning land to high density residential and approving an accessible playground for the outdoor spray park project. The meeting also includes decisions on selling tax-forfeited properties and approving a 2024 tax recovery sale.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2059-24 to rezone land from UR Urban Reserve to R4 High Density Residential
- Decision to add an accessible playground to the Outdoor Spray Park Project scope
- Direction to appraise and sell properties acquired through tax forfeiture
- Approval of the 2024 Tax Recovery Reserve Bid terms and conditions
- Second and third readings for Water and Wastewater Bylaw 2045-23
Regular Council
The City Council will consider modifying landfill operating hours and a land use bylaw to redistrict a portion of NE-13-46-24-4 to high density residential. The meeting also includes several information-only presentations and a decision on suspending art reserve contributions.
- Proposed modification of landfill hours to 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. year-round
- First reading of Bylaw 2059-24 to redistrict NE-13-46-24-4 to R4 High Density Residential
- Decision on suspending contributions to the Public Art Reserve until December 31, 2025
- Approval of Recreation Board Terms of Reference and recruitment process
- Public hearing scheduled for April 8, 2024, regarding Bylaw 2059-24
Regular Council
The Council will consider several financial decisions, including unbudgeted funds for an airport anniversary and a finance department project. They will also discuss applying for a $150,000 solar program donation and investigating affordable housing needs.
- $6,000 unbudgeted expenditure for Airport 50th Anniversary Event
- $110,000 unbudgeted expenditure for a Finance Department tangible capital asset project
- Application for $150,000 Maude Foundations donation for residential solar installation
- Investigation into requirements for an Affordable Housing Needs Assessment
- First, second, and third readings of Electronic Assessment and Tax Communications Bylaw 2058-24
Regular Council - 26 Feb 2024 - Republished
The City Council will consider property tax exemptions for community non-profit organizations for the 2024 to 2026 taxation years. The meeting includes first and second readings for several bylaws regarding water, wastewater, and safety codes.
- Property tax exemptions for community non-profit organizations (2024-2026)
- First reading of Water and Wastewater Bylaw 2045-23
- First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 2056-24 (Safety Codes)
- First, second, and third readings of Bylaw 2055-24 (Repeal of Development Fees)
- Exploration of hosting a Regional Treaty Gathering in 2024
Regular Council - 12 Feb 2024, Republished
Council will consider amendments to the Land Use Bylaw regarding child care services and discuss property tax exemptions for community non-profit organizations. Other items include a community survey for the Manluk Centre and authorization for a Royal Canadian Air Force flyby.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2053-24 regarding child care service land use provisions
- Proposed property tax exemptions for community non-profit organizations through 2026
- Community survey regarding replacement options for the Manluk Centre BoardRider
- Authorization for a Royal Canadian Air Force flyby for the Airport's 50th Anniversary
- Memorial Cemetery Bylaw 2054-24 readings
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council Meeting on February 5, 2024, includes an agenda approval and a closed session. The closed session is intended to discuss information protected under section 29 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Approval of the February 5, 2024, Special Meeting agenda
- Closed session regarding Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, section 29
Regular Council
The City Council will review the 2024 operating budget and several key strategies including the Fire Master Plan and Community Safety and Well-Being Strategy. The meeting also includes discussions on land use amendments, airport taxes, and shelter capacity for Hope Mission.
- Approval of the 2024 Operating Budget in the amount of $44,102,090
- One-time funding of up to $400,000 for organics program supplies
- Approval of the City of Wetaskiwin Fire Department Master Plan
- First, second, and third readings of Airport Tax Bylaw 2049-23
- Acceptance of Hope Mission's proposal to cap shelter bed capacity at 60
Regular Council
The City Council will consider approving the Airport Master Plan and several bylaws. Discussions include potential changes to recreation fees and the removal of a municipal reserve designation for a property on Garwood Crescent.
- Approval of the Airport Master Plan
- Bylaw 2051-24 regarding 2024 Recreation Fees and Charges
- Bylaw 2050-24 to remove Municipal Reserve designation from 168 Garwood Crescent
- Motion to reconsider or rescind previous motions regarding the Hope Mission Shelter
- Approval of 2024 annual subscription fees, licenses, and membership dues