Wetaskiwin public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
Council will vote on the 2026 operating budget of $49,845,489, set 2026 fees and charges, and consider amendments to land use and police bylaws. They will also receive the RCMP Q2 2025/26 update and the 2025 street sweeping report. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session.
- 2026 Operating Budget approval of $49,845,489
- First to third reading of Bylaw 2100-25 for 2026 Fees & Charges
- Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1804-13 to add Small Animal Kennel as discretionary use in C3 district (Bylaw 2098-25)
- Police Committee Amending Bylaw 2101-25 readings
- RCMP Q2 2025/26 Quarterly Update and 2025 Street Sweeping Report
Budget Deliberations Meeting Resumes
The Committee of the Whole is resuming budget deliberations, reviewing the proposed 2026 operating budget and the 2026 Fees & Charges Bylaw. Both items are being accepted as information and referred to the December 9, 2025 City Council meeting for approval. The fees bylaw includes numerous changes, mostly 1-2% increases across various services.
- 2026 Fees & Charges Bylaw includes increases: NSF fee +$0.52 (2%), tax certificate +$0.89 (2%), paper bill +$0.04 (2%)
- Building permit refunds: full refund less 10% City Administration fee and any holdback
- Storm water fees increase 10%: residential +$0.28, multi-family +$0.52, industrial/commercial +$1.04
- Dust suppression for gravel roads/alleys increases $7.00 (100%)
- RCMP criminal record check increases $15.00 (60%)
Budget Deliberations Resume
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2026 proposed operating budget and a new Fees & Charges Bylaw. The committee is considering whether to accept these items as information or refer them to the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting.
- Proposed 2026 Fees & Charges Bylaw 2100-25 includes various rate adjustments
- Proposed 2% increase for several items including tax certificates and water consumption charges
- Proposed 100% increase for drill hall equipment rentals (balls and nets) and tables
- Proposed 60% increase for RCMP criminal record checks to $15.00
- Proposed 27% increase for first pet impoundment fees to $7.50
Budget Deliberations Resume
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2026 proposed operating budget and a new Fees & Charges Bylaw. The committee is considering accepting these items as information and referring them to the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting for further action.
- Proposed 2026 Fees & Charges Bylaw 2100-25 includes various rate adjustments
- Proposed 2% increase for several items including tax certificates and paper bill fees
- Proposed 10% increase for residential, multi-family, and industrial storm services
- Proposed 27% increase for first pet impoundment fees to $7.50
- Proposed 60% increase for RCMP criminal record checks to $15.00
Regular Council
This is the agenda for the Wetaskiwin City Council's regular meeting on November 25, 2025. Council will hear presentations from three community groups, receive several information reports (including a playground program update and quarterly financial report), and consider a notice of motion about the Mayor's business cards. The agenda also includes a closed session under the Access to Information Act.
- Delegations from Wetaskiwin Longhorns, Wetaskiwin Literacy & Wellness Services and Multicultural Heritage Festival, and Wetaskiwin & District Association for Community Service
- Playground Enhancement Program Update (consent agenda)
- Quarterly Financial Report for period ended September 30, 2025 (consent agenda)
- 2025 Municipal Election Report (consent agenda)
- Notice of Motion - Mayor Branco Business Cards
Budget Deliberations Resume
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2026 proposed operating budget and a new Fees & Charges Bylaw. The committee is considering accepting these items as information and referring them to the December 9, 2025, City Council meeting for further action.
- Proposed 2026 Fees & Charges Bylaw 2100-25 includes various rate adjustments
- Proposed 2% increase for several items including tax certificates and water consumption charges
- Proposed 100% increase for Drill Hall sports equipment rental, tables, and chairs
- Proposed 60% increase for RCMP criminal record checks and employment condition fees
- Proposed $3,000 fee for certain statutory plan and bylaw amendments
Budget Deliberations
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the proposed 2026 operating budget, which includes a $907,800 increase to maintain current service levels. The proposal also includes operating business cases totaling $1,826,114, funded by a combination of taxation and reserves.
- Proposed 4.35% tax rate increase for the 2026 operating base budget
- $907,800 required to maintain currently approved service levels
- $1,826,114 total for proposed 2026 operating business cases
- Proposed funding of $1,001,892 for business cases via taxation increases
- Proposed funding of $824,222 for business cases from reserves
Special Council Meeting
The Special Council Meeting is scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss matters pertaining to Section 20 of the Access to Information Act. No specific topics for discussion were listed in the agenda beyond this procedural entry into closed session.
- Closed session regarding Access to Information Act, section 20
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council is meeting to decide on acquiring tax-forfeited properties, merging recreation and arts boards, and giving first reading to a bylaw allowing small animal kennels in certain zones. They will also receive reports on housing needs, the 2025 census, and the public art program, plus approve the 2026 budget engagement schedule.
- Direct administration to acquire tax sale properties (Roll 120040, 120060, 211300) and sell them at appraised value
- First reading of Bylaw 2098-25 to add Small Animal Kennel use to C2, C3, M1 zones; public hearing set for Nov 24, 2025
- Approve merger of Recreation Board and Arts & Culture Advisory Board
- Approve revised Council Committee and Board Member appointments
- Receive Housing Needs Assessment final report and 2025 Municipal Census Final Report
Organizational Meeting
At this organizational meeting, Wetaskiwin City Council will decide the regular meeting schedule for November 2025 through October 2026, choosing among four options that vary by day (Monday or Tuesday) and start time (9 a.m. or 1 p.m.). Council will also appoint a rotating Deputy Mayor for six two-month terms and appoint council members to various boards and committees, including passing an amending bylaw to remove appointments from the existing committees bylaw.
- Approve 2025/26 Regular City Council Meeting Schedule (4 options: Monday/Tuesday, 9 a.m./1 p.m.)
- Appoint Deputy Mayor rotation: Billingsley (Nov-Dec 2025), White (Jan-Feb 2026), Hoyle (Mar-Apr), Neilson (May-Jun), Elder (Jul-Aug), Aberle (Sep-Oct)
- Give three readings to Bylaw 2099-25 amending Council Committees Bylaw 2076-24 to delete Schedule A and replace Schedule B
- Appoint council members to committees/boards including Finance and Audit, Police Committee, Library Board, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
- Receive closed session updates as information
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will decide on the 2026 Capital Budget of $2,947,925, funded by grants and reserves, and consider an AI policy, a franchise fee rate change for FORTIS electricity, and a grant application for a drinking water supply study. The agenda also includes several consent items for information, such as the City Manager's report and housing needs update, plus closed session items on personnel and economic development.
- 2026 Capital Budget approval: $2,947,925 total, $2,725,000 from grants, $222,925 from reserves
- Direct Administration to change FORTIS electrical franchise fee rate for 2026 (rate blank in agenda)
- Approve Artificial Intelligence Policy CO-060
- Submit grant application for Drinking Water Supply Study
- Submit application for 2026/2027 Municipal Internship Program (Administrator stream)
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will receive the 2026 Capital Budget presentation and vote on proceeding with $3,840,355 in capital spending, funded by grants, reserves, and taxation. Council will also receive the draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for feedback, which sets rules for responsible AI use by City staff and contractors. The agenda includes routine items like approval of the agenda, adoption of minutes, and open microphone.
- 2026 Capital Budget of $3,840,355, with $3,398,272 from grants, $423,458 from reserves, $18,625 from taxation
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for information and feedback
- Adoption of August 25, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
- Open microphone for public input
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will consider waiving the $1,029.55 rental fee for the RCMP Regimental Ball. The agenda also includes several information reports (RCMP quarterly update, development statistics, enforcement services, financial report) and a delegation from the Urban Indigenous Advisory Board. A closed session is scheduled to discuss FCSS board members and other confidential matters.
- Waive $1,029.55 rental fee for RCMP Regimental Ball
- RCMP Q1 2025/26 quarterly update (information)
- Urban Indigenous Advisory Board delegation
- 2025 mid-year development statistics report
- Enforcement Services 2025 semi-annual report
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council is deciding on several staff recommendations, including the purchase of a property for $432,000 from the Land Sales reserve, rescinding two policies, and approving updates to the Display of Flags and Video Surveillance policies. The council will also consider funding up to $140,000 for storm sewer maintenance from the Storm Sewer Reserve and amending the Peace Hills Utilities Inc. board composition. The agenda includes consent items and the adoption of previous meeting minutes.
- Land repurchase of Plan 1520101 Block 57 Lot 2 for $432,000 from Land Sales reserve
- Rescinding Policy CO-047 (Remembrance Day Building Closure) and Procedure CO-024 01 (Disposal of Surplus Property)
- Approving updated Video Surveillance Policy PS-009
- Approving up to $140,000 from Storm Sewer Reserve for storm sewer maintenance
- Amending Peace Hills Utilities Inc. board to seven members, including two at-large ratepayers
Regular Council - 14 Jul 2025 - Republished
Wetaskiwin City Council will vote on several items, including expanding the 2025 Residential Incentive Program by $100,000 to fund ten more homes, rescinding four policies, and amending fees and charges and local improvement bylaws. They will also receive information on budget feedback and a draft video surveillance policy.
- Expansion of 2025 Residential Incentive Program by $100,000 from Stabilization Reserve
- Rescind policies CO-028 (school/playground signage), CO-015 (infrastructure surcharge), CO-017 (signing authority), CO-001 (board member recognition)
- Bylaw 2096-25 amending Fees and Charges Bylaw 2088-25, Schedule L
- Bylaw 2097-25 amending Local Improvement Bylaw 2087-25
- Receive budget feedback from June 7, 2025 open house and draft Video Surveillance Policy
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will hold public hearings on two land use matters: minor amendments to the Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 2095-25) and the redesignation/redistricting of 5523 49 Avenue to Highway Commercial (Bylaws 2093-25 and 2094-25). Council will also consider rescinding two policies, approving the 2026 budget schedule, writing off a property tax balance, and several other administrative items. The agenda includes routine consent items, staff reports, and a closed session for confidential matters.
- Public hearing and second/third reading for Bylaw 2095-25 Land Use Bylaw Minor Amendments
- Public hearing and second/third reading for Bylaws 2093-25 and 2094-25 to redesignate and redistrict 5523 49 Avenue to Highway Commercial
- Rescinding Policy CO-030 Development Contributions Policy
- Rescinding Policy CO-034 Lead Water Pipe Replacement Policy
- Property tax cancellation request to write off $9,919.91 owing on tax roll 190690
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will consider several policy changes, including new volunteer management and public code of conduct policies, and will give readings to bylaws affecting land use and waste management. The council will also reconsider a previous motion to amend the wastewater rate increase to 3%.
- Bylaw 2095-25: Land Use Bylaw minor amendments (first reading)
- Bylaws 2093-25 and 2094-25: Redesignate and redistrict 5523 49 Avenue to Highway Commercial (first reading)
- Waste Management Bylaw 2084-25 (second and third readings)
- Motion to amend wastewater rates increase to 3%
- Annual STARS update; city contributes $19,000 annually
Emergency Advisory Committee Meeting
The Emergency Advisory Committee will review and discuss the City of Wetaskiwin's emergency plans, including the Emergency Social Services Plan, Mitigation Plan, Community Evacuation Plan, and an online risk assessment update. They will also consider recommendations on the Director and Deputy Director of Emergency Management, and the location of the Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). A staff report provides information on the annual plan review and a scheduled emergency exercise on September 23, 2025.
- Review of Emergency Social Services Plan, Mitigation Plan, and Community Evacuation Plan
- Update on online Risk Assessment tool
- Recommendation to change primary ECC location to Reynolds Museum, backup to Gwynne Valley Rural Academy
- Recommendation to remove Director/Deputy Director of Emergency Management from Fire
- Emergency exercise scheduled for September 23, 2025, with airport
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will decide on funding a statutory plan for the Special Study Area identified in the 2024 Municipal Development Plan, reallocating $39,000 from North East Industrial technical studies and allocating up to $281,000 from the Contingency Reserve. The agenda also includes first reading of a Waste Management Bylaw and second/third readings of an amendment to the Community Standards Bylaw. Several items are for information only, including the RCMP quarterly update and the Library audited financial report.
- Reallocate $39,000 from North East Industrial technical studies and allocate up to $281,000 from Contingency Reserve for Special Study Area statutory plan
- First reading of Waste Management Bylaw 2084-25
- Second and third readings of Bylaw 2092-25 amending Community Standards Bylaw 2069-24
- RCMP Q4 2024/25 Quarterly Update (information)
- Library Audited Financial Report (information)
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will hold a public hearing on bylaws creating an Event Vendors' Licence and setting its fee, then consider second and third readings. Council will also review the first quarter 2025 finance report, a draft volunteer policy, and several other bylaws including a cemetery bylaw and community standards amendment.
- Public hearing for Bylaws 2090-25 (Business Licence) and 2091-25 (Fees and Charges) to add Event Vendors' Licence
- Second and third readings of Bylaws 2090-25 and 2091-25
- First reading of Amending Bylaw 2092-25 to Community Standards Bylaw
- Second and third readings of Memorial Cemetery Bylaw 2082-24
- First quarter 2025 finance report and draft Volunteer Management Policy
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will vote on a $100,000 residential development incentive funded from the Stabilization Reserve, set to run from May 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. They will also give readings to the 2025 Property Tax Bylaw, which sets the tax rate, and consider amendments to create an event vendors' licence. Several reports on waste management, encampments, and e-scooters are on the consent agenda for information.
- 2025 Residential Development Incentive policy CO-056 with $100,000 funding from Stabilization Reserve
- 2025 Property Tax Bylaw 2089-25 (first, second, third readings)
- Bylaws 2090-25 and 2091-25 to create Event Vendors' Licence, with public hearing scheduled for May 12, 2025
- Tax Levy and Penalty Cancellation Request for tax roll 190690 totaling $9,919.91
- 2025 Tax Recovery Reserve Bid (Tax Sale) approval
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: discussion of the municipal census. The agenda contains no decision items, only discussion of this topic, followed by adjournment.
- Discussion of municipal census
Regular Council
The Wetaskiwin City Council is meeting to consider several items, including amendments to the Local Improvement Bylaw and the Fees and Charges Bylaw. The council will also receive reports on street sweeping, housing needs, and an education property tax update, and will hear a delegation from the Wetaskiwin Spray Park Committee.
- Bylaw 2087-25 to amend Local Improvement Bylaw 2071-24
- Bylaw 2088-25 to amend Fees and Charges Bylaw 2073-24, Schedules K and L
- Delegation from Wetaskiwin Spray Park Committee
- Recognition of Cadoc Biddlecombe as Citizen of the Month for March 2025
- Closed session items under FOIP sections 21 and 24
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will consider amendments to the Council Remuneration Policy, including limiting Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference attendance to the Mayor and adjusting per diem rules. The agenda also includes accepting several information reports, such as the Manluk Centre Closure Report and a public engagement collaboration with Connect Wetaskiwin, plus a closed session for council complaints and a local improvement matter.
- Amend Council Remuneration Policy CO-002 to limit FCM conference attendance to the Mayor
- Amend per diem section 1(h) to reference Councillor Operating budgets
- Accept Manluk Centre Closure Report as information
- Accept Connect Wetaskiwin public engagement final report as information
- Closed session on council complaints (FOIP s.17) and 62 Street Local Improvement (FOIP s.24)
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council meets March 10, 2025, to receive updates and make decisions on several items, including a housing needs assessment update, a public code of conduct policy, an e-scooter and e-bike bylaw extension, and bi-weekly waste collection engagement. Council will also consider readings of three bylaws: Municipal Policing Committee, Code of Conduct for Council Members, and Procedures for Council and Committee Meetings. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a whistleblower complaint under FOIP.
- Housing Needs Assessment update directed to April 14, 2025 Council meeting
- Public Code of Conduct Policy approval
- E-scooter and E-bike bylaw extension request to April 28, 2025
- Bi-weekly waste collection public engagement results and next steps
- Bylaw 2086-25 Municipal Policing Committee - first, second, and third readings
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will consider funding a Municipal Energy Manager position with $36,200 from the Stabilization Reserve, give readings to a Code of Conduct for Council Members bylaw, and discuss a temporary service level change for Community Peace Officers. The agenda also includes several information reports, such as the 2024 Public Works Annual Report and a review of council procedures.
- Approve $36,200 from Stabilization Reserve for Municipal Energy Manager compensation (10.1)
- First, second, and third readings of Code of Conduct for Council Members Bylaw 2077-24 (12.1)
- Approve temporary participation in Community Peace Officer service level change requested by Province (15.1)
- Review of Procedures for Council and Committee Meetings Bylaw 2079-24 (9.1)
- Receive 2024 Public Works Annual Report (9.2)
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council is holding a public hearing and will consider second and third readings of Bylaw 2083-24, which would add Limited Group Home and Group Home as discretionary uses in the R2 district. The agenda also includes routine approvals, information reports, and a decision on the Snow and Ice Control Policy. Several written submissions oppose the bylaw amendment.
- Public hearing and second/third readings for Bylaw 2083-24 (Land Use Bylaw amendment)
- Approval of Snow and Ice Control Policy update
- Approval of Wetaskiwin Public Library Board members
- Information reports: Code of Conduct Bylaw 2077-24, 2024 development statistics, RCMP Q3 2024 update, audit planning
- Closed session for RCMP and audit planning advice
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will consider several staff recommendations, including rescinding recreation fee policies, approving a property tax cancellation of $36,263.24, and approving a $38,450 change of scope for the Manluk Centre pool pump replacement. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes, receiving reports, and appointing library board members.
- Rescind Recreation Fees and Charges policies CS 003 and CS-005
- Write off remaining property tax balance of $36,263.24 on tax roll 110080
- Approve change of scope for Manluk Centre upgrade to replace Co-Op Competition pool pump at $38,450
- Approve Wetaskiwin Public Library Board members
- Receive Fire Services Update and Whistleblowing Policy Annual Report
Regular Council
Wetaskiwin City Council will decide on the 2025 operating budget of $50,320,518, defer the municipal census to 2027, and approve an updated corporate business plan. Council will also consider amendments to the whistleblowing policy, several bylaws including a land use amendment for group homes, and travel approvals for the mayor. A delegation from Breaking The Chains will present information.
- 2025 Operating Budget approval of $50,320,518
- Defer Municipal Census to 2027
- Amendments to Whistleblowing Policy CO-050
- Bylaw 2083-24: add Limited Group Home and Group Home uses to R2 district (first reading, public hearing Jan 27, 2025)
- Mayor's travel to 40th Annual Central Municipal Law Seminar (Edmonton) and 2025 ICSC Conference (Whistler, BC)