Council rejects Oliver Farms development pause, steers $100,000 toward infrastructure design

The LaSalle Council declined a request for an interim control by‑law and site‑specific zoning amendment that would have paused growth in the Oliver Farms neighbourhood, opting instead to fund $100,000 in detailed engineering for watermain and pavement rehabilitation. The vote paves the way for necessary underground work while pushing construction costs into the 2027 budget cycle.

Oliver Farms infrastructure design funded

During its regular meeting June 23, council considered a request to impose a temporary freeze on development in the Oliver Farms area through an interim control by‑law and zoning change. Council voted to decline that measure. Instead, members approved $100,000 from the Water and Roads reserve to complete detailed engineering design for watermain and pavement rehabilitation. The actual construction costs will be referred to the 2027 budget for consideration.

Audited financials, police report received

Council also approved the town’s 2025 audited financial statements and formally received the 2025 LaSalle Police Service annual report. The consent agenda was adopted without changes, including the first‑quarter fire service report. Council passed By‑law 2026‑043, an extension agreement, and a confirmatory by‑law (2026‑044).

Short‑term rental regulations advance

A public planning meeting held earlier that same day centered on proposed short‑term rental regulations. Council received a staff report and voted to bring forward Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendments for a future meeting, subject to approval of a business plan. No public comments were received during the session.

Closed session on labour negotiations

The council also met in closed session June 23 to discuss labour relations and employee negotiations. The session adjourned at 9:07 p.m. No substantive public decisions were made.

Coming up

No public meetings appear on the town calendar for the next 14 days, as of July 5. Residents can check the municipal website for any late‑posted sessions.

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