Didsbury public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Town of Didsbury Council will review the 2024 interim operating budget along with draft operating and capital budgets. The agenda also includes readings for bylaws regarding utility charges and social services fees.
- Review of 2024 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets
- Bylaw 2023-21 regarding Utility Charges
- Bylaw 2023-22 regarding Social Services Rates and Fees
- East Reservoir preliminary design update
- Reduction of speed limits in cul-de-sacs
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Didsbury Council will consider second and third readings for Bylaw 2023-19 regarding Social Services Rates and Fees. The meeting also includes a first reading for Bylaw 2023-21 concerning Utility Charges. Additionally, the council will discuss policy COUN 009-23 regarding MPC Member Remuneration.
- Bylaw 2023-19 Social Services Rates and Fees (2nd and 3rd Reading)
- Bylaw 2023-21 Utility Charges (1st Reading)
- Policy COUN 009-23 MPC Member Remuneration
- Alberta Municipalities LGFF Funding Resolution
- Level of Service Document review
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Didsbury Town Council will consider several bylaws regarding corporate and social services rates and fees. The meeting also includes an RCMP first quarter report presentation and discussions on the Pedestrian Connectivity Master Plan.
- Bylaw 2023-18: Corporate Services Rates and Fees
- Bylaw 2023-19: Social Services Rates and Fees
- RCMP 1st Quarter Report presentation
- Pedestrian Connectivity Master Plan discussion
- Review of 2021 Population Census
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting includes a public hearing for Bylaw 2023-15 to amend the Land Use Bylaw. Council will also consider readings for the Community Standards and Library Board bylaws. An organizational meeting is scheduled to appoint the Deputy Mayor and various committee members.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2023-15 (Land Use Bylaw amendment)
- Third reading of Bylaw 2023-14 (Community Standards)
- Council Chambers livestream and sound improvement discussion
- Update on additional week of green bin pick-up
- Appointment of Deputy Mayor and various committee members
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Didsbury Council will review amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and new rates for Rosebud Valley Campground. The meeting includes a presentation from Evolve Surface Strategies and discussion regarding a Rogers communication tower. Council will also consider community grant applications and quarterly reports.
- Bylaw 2023-15 amending Land Use Bylaw 2019-01
- Bylaw 2023-16 regarding Rosebud Valley Campground Rates and Fees
- Delegation from Evolve Surface Strategies
- Community Grant Application for Mountain View Arts Society
- Sponsorship request for the 2023 Didsbury and Mountain View Business Conference
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Town of Didsbury Council is meeting to receive reports, hold a public hearing on removing municipal reserve land, and decide on several business items including the RCMP multi-year financial plan, awarding a safety codes contract, and the 23rd Street enhanced intersection project. They will also consider a bylaw on community standards, a reserve bid for tax sale properties, an Alberta Community Partnership grant, tornado relief, and an economic development strategy.
- Public hearing on partial removal of Municipal Reserve (MR)
- Bylaw 2023-14 Community Standards (2nd Reading)
- Awarding Safety Codes Contract
- Reserve Bid for Tax Sale Properties 2023
- 23rd Street Enhanced Intersection Project
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Town of Didsbury council is meeting to consider several items, including proposed bylaws related to the Shantz Village development, a land sale, and updates to the council's procedural rules. They will also review reports from council members and the CAO, and discuss agreements and programs such as the waste management commission and community grants.
- Bylaw 2023-12 amending Land Use Bylaw 2019-04
- Bylaw 2023-13 amending Shantz Village Area Structure Plan
- Shantz Land Sale discussion
- Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission Agreement
- RCMP Building Capital Projects
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Town of Didsbury Council is reviewing several bylaws related to taxes and council procedures. The meeting includes discussions on the East Reservoir Project, the sale of Community Hall lands, and a reconvening of the Creekside public hearing.
- Tax Penalties Bylaw 2023-07 (3rd Reading)
- Tax Rate Bylaw 2023-10 (2nd and 3rd reading)
- East Reservoir Project
- Selling of Community Hall Lands (former 5-0 building)
- Reconvening of Creekside ASP and MDP Public Hearing
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Town of Didsbury council is meeting to consider several bylaws and business items, including setting tax rates and penalties, updating planning and business license fees, and awarding 2023 construction projects. They will also discuss municipal enforcement priorities, an RCMP retro pay invoice, and a forensic audit of the blue bin program. The meeting includes a closed session for facility visioning, the East Reservoir project, and a development matter.
- Bylaw 2023-09 Planning and Business License Rates and Fees (3rd reading)
- Tax Rate Bylaw 2023-10 and Tax Penalties Bylaw 2023-07
- 2023 Projects Award Recommendation with bid summary
- RCMP Retro Pay Invoice
- Highway 582 and 23rd Street Intersection Project
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Town Council is meeting to discuss several bylaws including tax penalties and community hall rental rates. The body will also review the 2022 audited financial statements and a request from the Didsbury Golf Club.
- Bylaw 2023-07 Tax Penalties Bylaw
- Bylaw 2023-08 Community Hall Rental Rates
- Bylaw No. 2023-09 Planning and Business Licence Rates and Fees Amendment
- Approval of 2022 Audited Financial Statements
- Appointment to the Didsbury Municipal Library Board
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Town of Didsbury Council will discuss the 2023 operating budget and associated tax rate worksheet. The meeting includes reports on RCMP policing priorities and a presentation from Environmental Solutions Ltd. (E360).
- 2023 Operating Budget and Tax Rate Worksheet
- 2023 RCMP Policing Priorities
- RCMP 3rd Quarter Report from Staff Sgt. S. Browne
- MAP Terms of Reference
- DEDAC Member Appointment
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Town of Didsbury Council will discuss updates to recreation and corporate service fees. The meeting includes reviews of capital budget items for water equipment and facility improvements, as well as year-end financial allocations.
- Bylaw 2023-05 Recreation Rates (2nd and 3rd Reading)
- Bylaw 2023-06 Corporate Services Rates and Fees
- Didsbury Neighbourhood Place Ramp and Entrance Improvements
- Water Department leak detection equipment purchase
- Year-end reserve and utilities department surplus allocations
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Town of Didsbury Council is holding public hearings and second and third readings for several bylaws. The meeting includes discussions on funding recommendations, reserve allocations, and a basketball court mural design.
- Public hearings and 2nd/3rd readings for Bylaw 2023-02 and 2023-03 regarding LUB and Shantz ASP
- Public hearing and 2nd/3rd reading for Bylaw 2023-04 regarding LUB Amendment Market Use (C3 Commercial District - Core)
- 2023 FCSS Funding Recommendations and re-branding
- Utilities Department Year End Surplus Allocation and 2022 Year End Reserve Allocation
- Zion Youth Group basketball court mural design
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Didsbury Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt several bylaws, including third reading of Bylaw 2023-01 setting planning and business licence rates and fees, and first reading of Bylaw 2023-05 establishing recreation rates. The agenda also includes reports from the CAO and council, and closed-session items regarding the Didsbury Golf Club and Library.
- Bylaw 2023-01 Planning and Business Licence Rates and Fees (3rd Reading)
- Bylaw 2023-05 Recreation Rates (1st Reading)
- CAO Report for February 14, 2023
- RCMP HVAC item
- Composting Program discussion
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council will review and discuss the proposed 2023 operating budget, including salary and benefits slides and public engagement appendix. They will also consider a bylaw to set planning and business license rates and fees, and a land use bylaw amendment for commercial districts. A discussion item explores discontinuing the blue bin recycling program.
- 2023 Operating Budget review with salary and benefits slides
- Bylaw 2023-01 setting Planning and Business License Rates and Fees
- Bylaw 2023-04 amending Land Use Bylaw for C1 and C3 Commercial Districts
- Exploration of discontinuing the Blue Bin Program
- Estimated amount of retroactive payments to RCMP
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council will discuss the approval of the 2023 Operating and Capital budgets. The meeting also includes readings for bylaws regarding utility charges and business license fees, as well as amendments to land use and the Shantz Village ASP.
- 2023 Operating Budget approval
- 2023 Capital Budget approval
- Utility Charges Bylaw 2022-02 (3rd Reading)
- Bylaw 2023-01 Planning and Business License Rates and Fees (1st Reading)
- Bylaw 2023-02 Amending Land Use Bylaw and Bylaw 2023-03 Amending Shantz Village ASP