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Town of Cardston Council Meetings

Council and committee meetings are Representative Democracy in action. These meetings are open to the public and we encourage interested residents and citizens to come and observe their elected officials. If you would like to view a past meeting, you may view them on Youtube by clicking the link next to the respective council meeting below.

*If there are any documents you wish to view that do not yet appear on this page, please feel free to call the Town Office (403-653-3366) and request the information you are seeking. 

Notice of Meeting Times

Council Meetings

Regular Meeting of Council 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each Month, 5:00 p.m.
Organizational Meeting of Council Annually, not later than 2 weeks after the 3rd Monday in October.
Special Meetings of Council At least 24hrs notice given prior to meeting.

Notice of any Change of Meeting Times must be given at least 24hrs prior to the meeting date. 

Council Meeting Cancelations or Changes

The following Regular Council Meetings in 2025 are cancelled: 

April 22, 2025 — Rescheduled for April 29, 2025
July 22, 2025
August 26, 2025

Agency, Boards and Committee Meetings (ABC's)

Council Committee Meeting of the Whole (CCW) 1st Tuesday of Each Month, 5:00 p.m.

Committee Meeting Cancelations or Changes

The following Committee Meetings in 2025 are cancelled: 

January 7, 2025 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
July 1, 2025 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
August 5, 2025 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

Like Council Meetings, all ABC meetings are open to the public. To view when a particular ABC regularly meets, please view the Council, Agency, Board and Committee Meetings Calendar. Or the Town of Cardston Committees Bylaw (Bylaw 1677). 

Reference: MGA 192-196 

Public Hearing

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1647Q

See the official Notice of Public Hearing here.

This is a mandatory public hearing for a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. 

The proposed amendment will Incorporate the updated flood mapping (available for viewing on floods.alberta.ca/) into the Flood Damage Reduction Overlay District (FDR). This specific Land Use zone is only applicable to properties that lay within the flood fringe boundaries identified on the flood hazard map.  

It will also allowing permanent shipping containers in Recreation & Open Spaces. Previously shipping containers were prohibited, but Council has decided they would like to make them discretionary near playing fields for the benefit of sports clubs in Town with storage needs.

 

Watch or Participate in the Public Hearing Online

This public hearing can be attended in person, or online.

 

Meeting Link:

Topic: Public Hearing - Bylaw 1647Q
Time: Jun 24, 2025 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86425745515

Meeting ID: 864 2574 5515

 

Anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw can contact Jeff Shaw, the Chief Administrative Officer, by phone (653-3366) or email no later than 4:00 pm. on June 24, 2025, and may be included on the agenda as a delegation.  Both written, verbal, and virtual presentations may be given at the public hearing. Delegations will be given up to 15 minutes to speak at the public hearing, exclusive of time spend answering questions from Council

Following the delegations, time will be allotted for anyone from the gallery to speak for or against the proposed amendment with the following limitations:

  • No person may speak longer than 5 minutes exclusive of the time required to answer questions of Council. This limit may be extended by Council.
  • Persons speaking from the gallery may only do so if they are presenting new information to Council which has not already been addressed by a previous person in the same meeting.
  • Bylaw #1647Q - FOR PUBLIC HEARING 2025-06-24 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

There will be a Public Hearing on Bylaw 1647Q at 6:00PM the same night as this meeting.

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 24th DAY OF JUNE, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.
  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 6:00 pm – Public Hearing: Bylaw #1647Q – Land Use Bylaw Amendment
    2. 6:30 pm – Ryan Dyck: ORRSC
      1. R1 Detached Suites
      2. Planning for MR and ASP
      3. Video
      4. Local Improvement Tax
    3. 7:00 pm – Michael Bevans
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of June 10, 2025
  5. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Donations policy (review eligibility criteria)
    2. Bylaw #1703C – Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment (Consider 3rd reading)
    3. Policy F-20-17 – Fees and Charges Policy (Consider adding Spray Park Fee)
    4. Sunday Recreation Use Policy (Consider rescinding Policy)
  6. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Main Street Trees
    2. Main Street Design Updates
    3. Circular Material Agreement (Approve amendment)
  7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CAO Report June 2025
    3. Budget to Actual Report May 2025
    4. CPO Report May 2025
  8. QUESTIONS
  9. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
  10. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Local Improvement Tax [FOIP Section 24(1)(a)]
    2. Intermunicipal Matter (2) [FOIPP 21(1)(a)(ii)]
    3. Controversial Projects [FOIP 24(1)(a)(b)]
    4. CPTED Grant Application [FOIP 24(1)(c)]
    5. Committee Member [FOIP 17(1)]
    6. CAO Quarterly Evaluation [FOIP 19(1)]
  11. ADJOURNMENT

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 10th DAY OF JUNE, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.
  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
  3. DELEGATIONS
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
  5. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Draft Bylaw Amendment #1703C - Council Procedural Bylaw (Consider first reading)
    2. Election related resolutions (Review potential resolutions)
    3. Donation requests (Consider requests)
  6. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. FCSS Agreement (Consider approval)
    2. Agricultural Society Agreement (Consider amendment approval)
    3. TIPP Interest (Review of rate)
    4. 2025 Parade Schedule (Review dates and assignments)
    5. Friends Society: Remington-Alberta Carriage Centre (Funding update and request)
    6. Follow up from previous delegations:
      1. Johnson
      2. Haitsma
  7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
  8. QUESTIONS
  9. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
  10. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Local Improvement Tax [FOIPP 23]
  11. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2025-06-10 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 27th DAY OF MAY, 2025 5:00 pm

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.
  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm: Sgt. Bob Wright RCMP
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of May 13, 2025
  5. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw Amendment #1539E - Library Board Bylaw (Consider Amendment)
    2. Library Committee Members (Formalize appointment)
    3. Bylaw Amendment 1647Q – Land Use Bylaw (Consider 1st reading)
    4. Donation Policy Review (Further discussion)
  6. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Joint Fire Services Agreement (Consider approval)
    2. Asset Transfer Agreement (Consider approval)
  7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CAO Report May 2025
    3. Budget to Actual Report April 2025
    4. CPO Report April 2025
  8. QUESTIONS
  9. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Tyler Gandam – Alberta Municipalities (Policing funding update)
    2. Hon. Ric McIver – Alberta Municipal Affairs (Notice of LGFF funding)
    3. David Rist – DR Consulting Services (Seeking support)
  10. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. ICF Negotiation [FOIPP 21]
    2. Committee Members [FOIPP 19]
    3. Contract Matter [FOIPP 16]
  11. ADJOURNMENT
  • Regular Meeting of Council - May 27, 2025 - Town of Cardston View
  • Minutes 2025-05-27 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 13th DAY OF MAY, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.
  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
  3. DELEGATIONS
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. April 8, 2025 Minutes
    2. April 29, 2025 Minutes
  5. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. 2025 Budget including Reserves (Consider budget approval)
    2. 2025 Mill Rate (Consider bylaw approval)
  6. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Electrical Code of Conduct Compliance (Approve report)
    2. Follow up from previous delegations:
      1. Cardston & District Agricultural Society
  7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CPO Report April 2025
  8. QUESTIONS
  9. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Dan Mackie – Alberta Municipalities (Alberta days invitation)
    2. Dallas Miller - Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission (Consultation invitation)
    3. Tyler Gandam (2) – Alberta Municipalities (Bill 50 and MLC information)
    4. Amy Allred – AAIP (Program reporting)
  10. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Business Matter (2) [FOIPP 16]
    2. Local Improvement Tax [FOIPP 23]
    3. Utility Billing Matter [FOIPP 16]
  11. ADJOURNMENT
  • Regular Meeting of Council - May 13th, 2025 - Town of Cardston View
  • Minutes 2025-05-13 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 29th DAY OF APRIL, 2025 5:00 pm

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.
  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm: Patrick Treadwell – Mercer Wilde
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of April 8, 2025
  5. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. 2024 Financial Statement (Presented at meeting)
    2. 2024 Reserves Listing (Presented at meeting)
    3. Bylaw 1703B – Council Procedural Bylaw Amendment (Amendment re: Public Hearings)
    4. 2025 Budget (Draft presented at meeting)
    5. Assessment Subclass Bylaw Rates (Consider setting rates)
    6. Donation Request – CJHS (Consider approving)
  6. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Pickleball MOU
  7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CAO Report March / April 2025
    3. CPO Report March 2025
    4. Development Report Q1 2025
    5. Budget to Actual Report March 2025
  8. QUESTIONS
  9. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Tyler Gandam, Alberta Municipalities
    2. Mayors and Reeves
    3. Hon. Ric McIver
    4. Jean-Pierre Arcand
  10. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. CPTED Grant Application [FOIPP 16(1)]
    2. Staffing Matter (2) [FOIPP 19(1)]
    3. Provincial Correspondence [FOIPP 20(1)]
  11. ADJOURNMENT
  • Regular Meeting of Council - April 29th, 2025 - Town of Cardston View
  • Minutes 2025-04-29 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 8th DAY OF APRIL, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.
  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
  3. DELEGATIONS
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of March 25, 2025
    2. Minutes of Special Meeting of Council March 28, 2025
  5. BYLAW AND POLICY
    1. Bylaw 1668B – Council Code of Conduct (Consider third reading)
    2. Draft Policy #F-35: Fire Services Level (Consider policy adoption)
    3. Bylaw Amendment 1703B - Council Procedural Bylaw (Amendment re: Public Hearings)
    4. Request for Donation
      1. Brian Walker
      2. Ramona Big Head
  6. OTHER BUSINESS
    1. Special Meeting of Council April 29 (Consider additional meeting)
    2. Follow up from previous delegations:
      1. Denver Brewin – Telus
      2. Shawn Pitcher & Frank Bevans – Ag Society
  7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
  8. QUESTIONS
  9. CORRESPONDENCE
    1. Hon. Joseph Schow (Invitation to host games)
  10. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
    1. Land Purchase [FOIPP 16(1)]
    2. CAO Interim Review [FOIPP 19(1)]
  11. ADJOURNMENT
  • Regular Meeting of Council - April 8, 2025 - Town of Cardston View
  • Minutes 2025-04-08 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Special Council Meeting

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 28th DAY OF MARCH, 20255:30 pm

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.
  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
  3. DELEGATIONS
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
  5. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
  6. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
  7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
  8. QUESTIONS
  9. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
  10. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Intermunicipal Matter
  11. ADJOURNMENT

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 25th DAY OF MARCH, 20255:00 pm

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.
  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm: Dallas Meidinger - Waterton Lakes National Park
    2. 6:00 pm: Blaine Jensen - Cardston & District Historic Society
    3. 6:30 pm: Craig Carnell et al – Cardston County Pickleball Club
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of March 11, 2025
  5. BYLAW AND POLICY
    1. Bylaw Amendment 1668B – Council Code of Conduct Bylaw
    2. Bylaw Amendment 1677D – Committees Bylaw
  6. OTHER BUSINESS
  7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. Budget to Actual Report February 2025
  8. QUESTIONS
  9. CORRESPONDENCE
    1. Oldman Watershed Council (Letter of thanks)
    2. Global Builds (Update letter)
    3. Hon. Ric McIver (Information re: education tax)
    4. Patrick Brown – Brampton Mayor (Campaign support request)
    5. Scott Akkermans on behalf of Alberta Municipalities (Invitation to meeting)
    6. Oldman River Regional Services Commission (Follow up on report)
  10. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
    1. Business Proposal [FOIPP 16(1)]
    2. Property Tax Abatement Request [FOIPP 16(1)]
    3. Main Street Consultation Report [FOIPP 16(1)]
  11. ADJOURNMENT
  • Regular Meeting of Council - March 25, 2025 - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 11th DAY OF MARCH, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.
  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
  3. DELEGATIONS
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of February 25, 2025
  5. BYLAW AND POLICY
    1. Bylaw 1677D - Council Committees Bylaw Amendment
    2. Bylaw 1649Q - Electricity Distribution Bylaw Amendment
  6. OTHER BUSINESS
    1. Follow up from previous delegations:
      1. David Johnson
      2. Sgt. Bob Wright
  7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CPO Report February 2025
  8. QUESTIONS
  9. CORRESPONDENCE
    1. Alberta Municipalities (2025 Alberta Budget Review)
  10. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
    1. Tax Waiver Variance [FOIPP 16]
  11. ADJOURNMENT
  • Regular Meeting of Council - March 11, 2025 - Town of Cardston View
  • 4 - Minutes 2025-03-11 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 25th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm - David Johnson
    2. 6:00 pm - Mitch Yuill (Closed Session)
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of February 11, 2025
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Ad Hoc Library Committee Terms of Reference (Review proposed terms)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Land Sale Resolution (Consider rescinding resolution)
    2. ATF Active Transportation Grant Resolution (Consider grant support)       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CAO Report
    2. Committee Reports
    3. Budget to Actual Report January 2025
    4. CPO Report January 2025 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Town of Taber / AAIP Program (Termination of program)
    2. Ric McIver – Alberta Municipal Affairs (Libraries notification)
    3. Ric McIver – Alberta Municipal Affairs (JUPA Update)
    4. Kevin Phillips (Letter of retirement)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Community Theatre Agreement [FOIPP 17(3)]
    2. Staffing Matter [FOIPP 17(4)]
    3. Land Sale & Planning [FOIPP 16(1)]
    4. Council Internal Review [FOIPP 17(4)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Regular Meeting of Council - February 25, 2025 - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 11th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of January 28, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Draft Policy F-20-16: Fees and Charges (Consider rate proposal)
    2. Draft Policy P-50-2: Policy Development (Consider adoption)
    3. Draft Policy D-35: Remediation of Derelict and Vacant Property (Consider adoption)
    4. Donation & Sponsorship Request (Review requests)
    5. Draft Policy C-30-1: Main Street CPTED Grant Program Policy (Review and consider approval)
    6. Minor Hockey Request (Consider Sunday use approval)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Ag Society Councillor Assignment (Motion to change assignment)
    2. Letter to Minister of Justice (Review and consider approval)
    3. Ad Hoc Library Committee Terms of Reference (Review and consider approval)
    4. Follow up from previous delegations:
      1. Brad Hove
      2. Becky Doig       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. David McMillan (Traffic concerns)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. CPTED Grant Application [FOIPP 16]
    2. Community Theatre Agreement [FOIPP 17(3)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Regular Meeting of Council - February 11, 2025 - Town of Cardston View
  • Minutes 2025-02-11 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 28th DAY OF JANUARY, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm – Brad Hove: Wind Track and Field Club
    2. 6:30 pm – Brett Ryder (Closed session)
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of January 14, 2025
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Electrical Code of Conduct Compliance Report 2024 (Consider approval)
    2. Upcoming Council Meetings (Discuss potential date changes)
    3. Joint Use Planning Agreement (Review draft)
    4. Follow up from previous delegations
      1. Jackie Seely: STARS
      2. Deb Cahoon       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CAO Report
    2. Committee Reports
    3. Chinook Foundation Reports 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Mayor Blaine Hyggen (cc to Province)
    2. Oldman Watershed Council (Letter of thanks)
    3. UFA Co-operative Limited (Donation Letter)
    4. CUPW Letter (Request for political support)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Inter-municipal Matter [FOIPP 21(1)]
    2. Land Sale [FOIPP 16(1)]
    3. Community Theatre [FOIPP 17(3)]
    4. Business Matter [FOIPP 16(1)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting January 28th, 2024 View
  • Minutes 2025-01-28 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 14th DAY OF JANUARY, 2025

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm – Jackie Seely: STARS
    2. 5:30 pm – Deborah Cahoon
    3. 7:00 pm – Jim Schaffer (Closed Session)
    4. 7:15 pm – Doug Sheen (Closed Session)
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of December 10, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw Amendment 1582J - Utility Rate Bylaw (Consider amendments)
    2. Draft Bylaw Amendment 1649P – Electricity Distribution Tariff Bylaw (Consider amendments)
    3. Policy D-30-1: Shared Donation Policy (Consider rescinding)
    4. Draft Policy F-30: Facility Conduct Policy (Consider adoption)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Main Street Streetscape Items: Associated Engineering (Review options)
    2. Global Builds Daycare Project (Discuss next steps)
    3. 2025 Pow Wow (Councillor Brown item)
    4. Golf Course Clubhouse (Review drawings)
    5. Ag Society Agreement (Review latest draft)       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CPO Report December 2024
    2. Development Report Q4 2024 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Ric McIver – Alberta Municipal Affairs (Christmas Card)
    2. Friends of the Remington Carriage Museum (Thank you letter)
    3. Community Foundation of Lethbridge + Southwestern Alberta (Grant award)
    4. Tanya Thorn – Alberta Municipalities (Notice of event)
    5. Chief Mountain Solid Waste Commission (Notice of requisition)
    6. Tyler Gandam – Alberta Municipalities (Invitation to meeting)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Inter-municipal Matter [FOIPP 21(1)]
    2. CPTED Application [FOIPP 16 (1)]
    3. Staffing [FOIPP 17(2)]
    4. Land Sale [FOIPP 16(1)] Schaffer
    5. 3rd Party Business Matter [FOIPP 16(1)] Sheen
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Regular Meeting of Council - January 14, 2025 - Town of Cardston View
  • Minutes 2025-01-14 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 10th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. Bob Wright – RCMP: Quarterly Report
    2. Employee Service Recognition
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of November 26, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Budget 2025 (Continued review of budget)
      1. Loans
      2. Library
    2. Draft Bylaw 1720: Election Bylaw (Consider amendment)
    3. Draft Policy F-30-1: Facility Conduct (Seeking feedback)
    4. Draft Bylaw Amendment 1649N – Electrical Distribution Bylaw (Consider 3 readings)
    5. Draft Bylaw Amendment 1693B: Garbage and Recycling Bylaw (Consider further readings)
    6. Sunday Facility Use Request (Consider policy waiver)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Letter to Blood Tribe Chief and Council (Review and consider approval)
    2. Electrical Department Funds Transfer (Consider moving funds from reserves)
    3. Follow up from Previous Delegations
      1. Greg Burt – Cardston Handibus Association       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CPO Report November 2024
    2. CAO Report
    3. November 30, 2024 Budget to Actual 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Campground Contract [FOIPP 16(1)]
    2. CAO Review [FOIPP 19(1)(2)]
    3. Council Internal Review [FOIPP 19]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-12-10 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting Dec 10th 2024 View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 26th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. Greg Burt: Cardston Community Handibus Association
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of November 12, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Budget 2024 (Review of budget)
      1. Library
    2. Distribution Tariff Bylaw Updates (Bylaw amendment proposal)
      1. Rates
      2. Terms and Conditions
    3. Bylaw Amendment 1582I: Utility Rates (Consider further readings)
    4. Draft Bylaw 1719: Snow Removal Bylaw (Consider further readings)
    5. Items Deferred from November 12, 2024 Meeting
      1. Draft Policy B-10-2: Policy for Authorization of Expenditures (Consider policy update)
      2. Draft Bylaw Amendment 1693B: Garbage and Recycling Bylaw (Consider amendment)
  • Bylaw 1718: Unsightly Property Bylaw (Consider further readings)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Motion from Planning Session
    2. Follow up from Previous Delegations
      1. Cardston Lend-a-paw
      2. Cardston & District Chamber of Commerce       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CPO Report October 2024
    3. Budget / Actual Report November 2024 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Brownlee LLP (Invitation to seminar)
    2. RMRF (Invitation to seminar)
    3. Associated Engineering (Invitation to reception)
    4. Tyler Gandam – Alberta Municipalities (Notice of webinar)
    5. Festival of Lights (Letter of thanks)
    6. Clayton Varjassy – Town of Coaldale (Invitation to parade)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Inter-municipal Matter [FOIPP 21]
    2. Draft Bylaw Amendment [FOIPP 23(1)]
    3. Business Proposal (2) [FOIPP 16(1)]
    4. CAO Review [FOIPP 19(1)(2)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-11-26 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting Nov 26th 2024 View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 12th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm - Melodey Wood: Cardston Lend a Paw
    2. 5:15 pm - Delbert Beazer: Cardston & District Chamber of Commerce
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of October 22, 2024
    2. Minutes of Organizational Meeting of Council October 22, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Budget 2025 (Continued review of budget)
    2. 2025 Donation Requests (Consider requests)
    3. Bylaw Amendment 1582I: Utility Rates (Consider 1st reading)
    4. Draft Bylaw 1719: Snow Removal Bylaw (Consider 1st reading)
    5. Draft Policy B-10-2: Policy for Authorization of Expenditures (Consider policy update)
    6. Draft Bylaw Amendment 1693B: Garbage and Recycling Bylaw (Consider amendment)
    7. Bylaw 1718: Unsightly Property Bylaw (Consider further readings)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Appointment of Auditor (Motion to appoint)
    2. Follow up from Previous Delegations
      1. Ryan Dyck - ORRSC
      2. Blood Tribe Department of Health       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Remington Carriage Museum (Letter of thanks)
    2. Raeanne Keer - Oldman River Regional Services Commission (fee updates)
    3. Lenze Kuiper - Oldman River Regional Services Commission (new initiative)
    4. Tyler Gandam – Alberta Municipalities (Lobbying support request)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Third Party Contract (2) [FOIPP 16]
    2. Land Purchase [FOIPP 16]
    3. Inter-municipal Matter [FOIPP 21(1)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-11-12 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting Nov 12th 2024 View

Organizational Council Meeting

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL HELD THIS 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING 

  1. Call to Order
  1. Approval of Agenda
  1. Document Review
    1. Bylaw #1703 – Council Procedural Bylaw
    2. Bylaw #1668 – Council Code of Conduct
    3. Bylaw #1677 – Council Committees Bylaw
    4. Council / CAO Covenant
  1. Library Bylaw
  2. Deputy Mayor Assignments
  1. Review and Approval (if changes) of Council Committee Assignments
  1. Council and CCW Meeting Cancellations
  1. Calendar of Upcoming Events
    1. Remembrance Day: November 11, 2024
    2. Festival of Lights: November 15, 2024
    3. Community Awareness Evening: November 25, 2024
    4. Christmas Staff / Council Party: December 4, 2024 at the Legion
    5. Municipal Election: October 20th, 2025
  2. Adjournment
  • Minutes 2024-10-22 Organizational Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Organizational Meeting of Council - October 22, 2025 View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm – Peter Casurella SouthGrow Regional Initiative
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of October 8, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Budget 2024 (Preliminary review of budget)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Committee Participation (Consider membership status)       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CPO Report September 2024
    3. Development Report Q3
    4. CAO Report October 2024
    5. Budget / Actual Report October 2024 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Mayor Blaine Hyggen
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Inter-municipal Matters (2) [FOIPP 21]
    2. Business Matter [FOIPP 16]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-10-22 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting Oct 22nd 2024 View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 8th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of September 10, 2024
    2. Minutes of Special Meeting of Council September 25, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw #1582H - Utility Rate Bylaw
      1. ATCO franchise fee
    2. Bylaw 1643C - Public Safety Bylaw (Consider 2nd and 3rd reading)
    3. Bylaw 1715 - Assessment Subclass Bylaw (Consider 3rd reading)
    4. Draft Policy # C-35: Capital Proposal Policy (Consider new policy)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Utility Charge Refund Request (Consider refund)
    2. Follow up from CCW
      1. SWID Letter
      2. Rescind Previous Motion
    3. Follow up from Previous Delegations
      1. Christy Gustavision
      2. Rob Barfuss       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Susan Eymann – Lethbridge Sport Council (Invitation to event)
    2. Festival of Lights Committee (Invitation to event)
    3. Kate Rich: Assistant Deputy Minister – Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (Notice of initiative completion)
    4. Muhammad Durrani – Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (Same as above)
    5. Tanya Thorn – Alberta Municipalities (Update)
    6. Ric McIver – Alberta Municipal Affairs (Information request)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Land Lease [FOIPP 16(1)]
    2. Inter-municipal Matter [FOIPP 21(1)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-10-08 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting Oct 8th 2024 View

Special Council Meeting

9:02 PM - 9:11 PM Moxies Restaurant, Red Deer Alberta

This meeting was called using a waiver of notice while Council was out of Town for the Alberta Municipalities conference. There was one item on the agenda: 

  1. Fire Truck Funding Transfer From Reserves 
  • Minutes 2024-09-25 Special Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 10th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of August 13, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Draft Bylaw 1718 – Unsightly Property Bylaw (Consider first reading)
    2. Bylaw 1715 – Assessment Subclass Bylaw (Consider further readings)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Alberta Municipalities Resolutions (Review and determine priorities)
    2. Epic Youth Centre Tax Status (Consider exemption status)
    3. Festival of Lights Request (Consider funding request)
    4. Follow up from CCW meeting
      1. Letter to MP Glen Motz
      2. Letter to Minister of Energy
      3. Miscellaneous Items
  1. Follow up from delegations
    1. Avery Robson – InDemandCare
    2. Carley Taylor – C4       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CPO Report July 2024
    3. Budget / Actual Report 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Ric McIver – Municipal Affairs
  3. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Land Lease [FOIPP 16(1)]
    2. Land Sale [FOIPP 16(1)]
    3. Business Proposal Financing [FOIPP 16(1)]
  4. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-09-10 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 13th DAY OF AUGUST, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm – Sgt. Bob Wright: RCMP
    2. 5:15 pm – MLA Joseph Schow
    3. 5:30 pm – Avery Robson: Indemand Care
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of July 9th, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Urban Blight Report (Progress report)
    2. Bylaw 1655 – Unsightly Property Bylaw (Review of bylaw standards)
    3. Draft Bylaw Amendment 1643C – Public Safety Bylaw (Consider bylaw reading)
    4. CPTED Grant Program Policy (Review proposed program details)
    5. Water Shortage Response Plan Policy Updates (General update)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CPO Report July 2024
    3. Budget / Actual Report 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Mike Ellis: Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services (Response to previous letter)
    2. Ric McIver: Minister of Municipal Affairs (Grant notification)
    3. Annick Preston (Animal control concerns)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Committee Member [FOIPP 19]
    2. Intergovernmental Relations [FOIPP 21(1)]
    3. CAO Quarterly Review [FOIPP 19(1)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-08-13 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting Aug 13th 2024 View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 9th DAY OF JULY, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm – Duncan Thompson: Cardston Lions Club
    2. 6:00 pm – Public Hearing, Bylaw #1717: Golf Course Clubhouse Borrowing Bylaw
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of June 25, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw 1691A – Public Notification Bylaw Amendment (Consider further readings)
    2. Bylaw 1655B – Unsightly Premises Bylaw Amendment (Consider further readings)
    3. Policy F-20-15: Fees and Charges Policy (Consider amendments)
    4. Golf Course Clubhouse Borrowing Items
      1. Borrowing costs
      2. Budget analysis
      3. Use of reserves and master plan impact
  1. Borrowing Bylaw #1717 – Golf Course Clubhouse
    1. Rescind second reading from June 25
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. 2024/25 Planning Session (Determine date)
    2. Civic Centre Fire Alarm (Consider funding)       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CPO Report June 2024
    3. CAO Report June / July 2024 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Land Lease [FOIPP 16(1)]
    2. Business Proposal [FOIPP 16(1)]
    3. Inter-municipal Matter [FOIPP 21]
    4. Tax Penalty Agreements (2) [FOIPP 16(2)]
    5. Committee Matter [FOIPP 19(1)]
    6. CAO Quarterly Review [FOIPP 19(1)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-07-09 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting July 9 2024 Pt2 View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 25th DAY OF JUNE, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 6:30 pm - Deborah Reid-Mickler et al: Alberta Municipalities
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of June 11, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. DRAFT Bylaw 1691A – Public Notification Bylaw Amendment (Consider first reading)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Golf Course Clubhouse (For discussion)
    2. Mayors Luncheon (For discussion)
    3. Municipal Affairs Meeting Invite (Consider meeting items)
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. Q2 Development Report
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Ric McIver – Alberta Municipal Affairs (Canada Community Building Fund)
    2. Tanya Thorn – Alberta Municipalities (AB Munis CEO Position opening)
    3. Jackie Seely – STARS (Newsletter)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Library Board Members [FOIPP 19]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-06-25 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting June 25th 2024 View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 11th DAY OF JUNE, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of May 28, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. TIPP Tax Penalty Waiver (Consider waiver)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. 2024 Capital Plan Update (Presentation by Brandon Jensen)
    2. Follow up items from CCW
      1. Transfer From Reserves – Electrical
      2. Transfer From Reserves – Council Approved Operating
      3. Window / Art Program
    3. Golf Course Clubhouse Update (Costs update)
    4. TIPP Interest (Set rate for upcoming year)       
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CPO Report May 2024 
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Business Agreement [FOIPP 16(1)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting June 11th, 2024 View
  • Minutes 2024-06-11 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 28th DAY OF MAY, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. Bob Wright – RCMP: Quarterly Report
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of May 14, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw 1715 – Assessment Subclass Bylaw (Review draft amendments)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Parades 2024 (Schedule Councillors)
    2. MCCAC / Municipal Energy Manager Proposal (Consider program participation)
    3. Rotary Golf Tournament (Consider participation)
    4. AGLC Request (Consider first approval)
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CAO Report May 2024
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Mayor Feyter - Town of Fort Macleod (Invitation)
    2. Tammy Cheung – FCM Green Municipal Fund (Grant announcement)
    3. Tyler Gandam – Alberta Municipalities (Funding letter)
    4. Ric McIver – Alberta Municipal Affairs (2) (LGFF allocation & Bill 20 Fact Sheet)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Land Lease / Business Proposal [FOIPP 16(1)]
    2. Business Agreement [FOIPP 16(1)]
    3. Award Nomination [FOIPP 19(1)]
    4. Labour [FOIPP 16(1)(a)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting May 28, 2024 View
  • Minutes 2024-05-14 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 14th DAY OF MAY, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm – Shawn Cook – MWG Chartered Professional Accountants
    2. 5:15 pm – Hakon Skoien – Skoien Professional Corporation
    3. 7:00 pm – Ryan Tourigny et al (Closed Session)
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of April 23, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. 2023 Financial Statement (Consider motion to approve)
    2. 2023 Reserves Listing (Consider motion to approve)
    3. 2024 Budget (Consider motion to approve)
    4. Bylaw 1716 – 2024 Mill Rate Bylaw (Consider 3 readings)
    5. Draft Bylaw 1717 – Golf Clubhouse Borrowing Bylaw (Consider 1st reading)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. SouthWest Irrigation District (Request for support)
    2. Electrical Code of Conduct Q1 2024 (Approve report)
    3. Seniors Week Designation (Review new information)
    4. Follow up from CCW Meeting
      1. Moses Lake Cleanup Support
    5. Follow Up From Previous Delegations
      1. Jacob Hanlon
      2. Carley Taylor
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CPO Report April 2024
    2. Q1 Development Report
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Province of Alberta Community Engagement Branch (Notice of Award Nominations)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Business Proposal [FOIPP 16]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-05-14 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting May 14, 2024 View
  • 5 e - RFD - Borrowing Bylaw Golf Course Clubhouse View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 23rd DAY OF APRIL, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm – Jacob Hanlon: Food Cycle Science Corporation
    2. 6:00 pm – Public Hearing for Bylaw #1711 – Road Closure
    3. 6:05 pm – Public Hearing for Land Use Bylaw Amendment #1647P – Rezoning
    4. 6:10 pm – Public Hearing for Borrowing Bylaw #1707 – Waste Water Treatment Plant Borrowing
    5. 6:15 pm – Public Hearing for Borrowing Bylaw #1714 – WWTP Line of Credit
    6. 6:20 pm – Public Hearing for Borrowing Bylaw #1712 – Golf Course
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of April 9th, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw #1711 – Road Closure (Consider additional readings)
    2. Bylaw 1647P – Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Consider additional readings)
    3. Bylaw #1707 – Borrowing Bylaw - Waste Water Treatment Plant (Consider additional readings)
    4. Bylaw #1714 – Borrowing Bylaw - Waste Water Treatment Plant Line of Credit (Consider additional readings)
    5. Bylaw #1712 – Borrowing Bylaw - Golf Course (Consider additional readings)
    6. DRAFT Policy F-20-14 – Fees and Charges (Consider approving new rates for 2024)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Audited Financial Statements.
    2. Golf Course Clubhouse Financing
      1. Kitchen
    3. Belly River Reservoirs Support (Requesting letter of support)
    4. Follow up From Previous Delegations
      1. Eric Lemieux & Shawn Pitcher – Cardston Ag Society.
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CAO Report
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. ARB Training
    2. Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services (Requesting declaration)
    3. Karizma Concerts (Soliciting Gold Partnership for Trooper Concert)
    4. Tanya Thorn (CCBF Renegotiation Overview)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Inter-Municipal Relations (2) [FOIPP 21(1)(a)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-04-23 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting April 23rd 2024 View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 9th DAY OF APRIL, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm – Shawn Pitcher et al: Ag Society
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of March 26, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw 1677C – Council Committees Bylaw (Consider 2nd & 3rd reading)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Tax Sale (Consider motions to proceed)
    2. Assessment Report (For information)
    3. Golf Course Clubhouse (Updates)
    4. Conference Attendance FCM and AB Muni’s (Discussion of attendance)
    5. Volunteer Appreciation (Determine attendance)
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CPO Report March 2024
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Tyler Gandam – Alberta Municipalities (Requesting support)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Holt Tax Agreement [FOIPP 17(1)]
    2. CAO Review [FOIPP 19(1)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-04-09 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • April 9th Regular Council Meeting View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 26th DAY OF MARCH, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
  4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of March 12, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Draft Bylaw 1647P – Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Consider 1st reading)
    2. Draft Bylaw 1667B – Business License Amendment (Consider 1st reading)
    3. Draft Bylaw 1677C – Council Committees Bylaw Amendment (Consider 1st reading)
    4. Draft Bylaw 1715 - Assessment Subclass Bylaw (Consider 1st reading)
      1. Draft Assessment Subclass Policy
    5. Policy P-50-2: Policy Development (Consider approval)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Follow Up From Previous Delegations
      1. Brendan Kearl
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. Solar Field Report
    3. Recreation Facility Report
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Minister Ric McIver – Assessment Model Review (Notice of engagement)
    2. Roger Gagne – Climate Plan Alberta (Request for support)
    3. Minister Ric McIver – Library Awards (Request for nominations)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Tax Matter [FOIPP 17(1)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • 5 d - Bylaw 1715 - Assessment SubClass Bylaw View
  • Minutes 2024-03-26 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 12th DAY OF MARCH, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 5:00 pm - Brendan Kearl – Cardston Chase Event
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of February 27, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Draft Bylaw 1711: Road Closure Bylaw (Consider first reading)
    2. Draft Bylaw 1712: Borrowing Bylaw – Golf Course (Consider first reading)
    3. Draft Bylaw 1707: Borrowing Bylaw – Waste Water Treatment Facility (Consider first reading)
    4. Draft Bylaw 1714: Borrowing Bylaw – Waste Water Treatment Facility Working Line of Credit (Consider first reading)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Drought / Water Conservation Plan (Presentation of plan)
    2. Conference Attendance – Cllr. Jensen (Approval of costs)
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. CPO Report February 2024
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Tyler Gandam – Alberta Municipalities (2024 Budget report)
    2. Peter Lemieux – Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services (Policing requisition notice)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. FCSS Board Members [FOIPP 19]
    2. Council Internal Review [FOIPP 19]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • March 12, 2024 Regular Council Meeting View
  • 5 a - DRAFT Bylaw 1711 - Road Closure View
  • 5 b - DRAFT Bylaw 1712 - Borrowing Bylaw Golf View
  • 5 c - Bylaw 1707 Borrowing Bylaw Waste Water Treatment Facility View
  • 5 d - Bylaw 1714 - Borrowing Bylaw WWTF LOC View
  • Minutes 2024-03-12 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 27th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 6:00 pm - Pam Heggie (Closed Session)
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of February 13, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw #1647N – Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Consider further readings)
    2. Bylaw #1677B – Council Committees Bylaw Amendment (Consider 2nd Reading)
    3. Bylaw #1634B – Cemetery Bylaw Amendment (Consider 3rd reading)
    4. Bylaw #1661A – Fire Cost Collection Bylaw Amendment (Consider 3rd reading)
    5. Bylaw #1710 – CAO and Designated Officers Bylaw (Consider 1st reading)
    6. Draft Assessment Subclass Bylaw (General introduction)

 

  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Pow Wow Committee (Discuss committee plans)
    2. Volunteer Lethbridge Request (Consider Councillor attendance)
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. CAO Report
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Alberta Municipal Affairs (Notice of ACP Grant)
    2. Peter Casurella – SouthGrow Regional Initiative (Update on REDA)
    3. Mayors and Reeves (Notice of resolution)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Committee Items [FOIPP 19 (1,2)]
    2. Business Matter [FOIPP 16(1)(a-c)]
    3. Organizational Chart [FOIPP 19 (1,2)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • February 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting View
  • Minutes 2024-02-27 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Bylaw 1647N - FOR SECOND READING 2024-02-27 - Land Use Bylaw AMENDMENT View
  • Bylaw 1677B - FOR SECOND READING 2024-02-27 - Council Committees Bylaw Amendment View
  • Bylaw 1634B - FOR FINAL READING 2024-02-27 - Cemetery Bylaw Amendment View
  • Bylaw 1661A - FOR FINAL READING 2023-02-27 - Fire Cost Collection Bylaw AMENDMENT View
  • DRAFT Bylaw 1710 - FOR FIRST READING 2024-02-27 - CAO and Designated Officers Bylaw View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

AGENDA FOR CARDSTON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
HELD THIS 13th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024

  1. CALL TO ORDER
    1. Land Acknowledgment: The Town of Cardston acknowledges that we are located on traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory.

  2. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  3. DELEGATIONS
    1. 6:00 pm - Harum Spirig (Closed Session)
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of January 23, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw #1647N – Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Review feedback)
    2. Bylaw #1677B – Council Committees Bylaw Amendment (Consider 1st Reading)
    3. Bylaw #1634B – Cemetery Bylaw Amendment (Consider 1st reading)
    4. Bylaw #1661A - Fire Services Billing Bylaw Amendment (Consider 1st reading)
    5. Bylaw #1667A – Business License Bylaw Amendment (Consider amendments and readings)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Chief Mountain Regional Solid Waste Commission Appointment (Formalize appointment)
    2. Golf Course Budget Adjustment (Consider change to approved budget)
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. MOU Signing Report
    2. January 2023 CPO Report
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. David Innes (resignation from committee)
    2. Vidette Heller – MP Motz Office (Planning for town halls)
    3. Minister Rebecca Schulz (Information on drought)
    4. Maryanne Heller – NPF (Information)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
  • Minutes 2024-02-13 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting of Council View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

Meeting Agenda

  1.  DELEGATIONS
    1. Glenda Farnden - STARS Air Ambulance
    2. 6:00 pm – Public Hearing for Land Use Bylaw Amendment #1647N
      1. Mr. Glen Jones
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of January 9, 2024
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Bylaw #1647N – Land Use Bylaw Amendment (following public hearing)
    2. Bylaw #1696C – Animal Bylaw Amendment (Consider 2nd & 3rd Readings)
    3. Bylaw #1677B – Council Committees Bylaw Amendment (Consider 1st Reading)
    4. Bylaw #1667A – Business License Bylaw Amendment (Consider 1st reading)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Code of Conduct Compliance 2023 Annual Report (Approval of annual report)
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Committee Reports
    2. Bylaw Report
    3. Investment Report
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Blaine Jensen – Cardston Historical Society (Invitation to AGM)
    2. Tyler Gandam – Alberta Municipalities (Invitation to webinar)
    3. Public Safety and Emergency Services (PSES) Engagement Team – Government of Alberta (Invitation to session)
    4. Dan Rude – Alberta Municipalities (Notification of courses)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. CAO Review [FOIPP 19(2)]
    2. Committee Item (Cllr. Burton) [FOIPP 23(1)(a)]
    3. Inter-governmental Relations [FOIPP 21(1)(a)]
  • Proposed Bylaw #1647N - FOR PUBLIC HEARING 2024-01-23 - Land Use Bylaw AMENDMENT View
  • Town of Cardston Land Use Bylaw (current) View
  • Minutes 2024-01-23 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View

Regular Council Meeting

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Council Chambers - Cardston Civic Centre - 67 3rd Ave W

Meeting Agenda

  1. ADDITIONS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  2. DELEGATIONS
  1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
    1. Minutes of December 12, 2023
  1. BYLAW AND POLICY (summary in italics)
    1. Fees and Charges Policy (Campground rates)
    2. Bylaw 1696C– Animal Bylaw Amendment (Consider first reading)
  1. OTHER BUSINESS (summary in italics)
    1. Pickleball Court Design, Costs and Governance (Follow up discussion)
    2. Citizen of the Year (Cllr. Burton item)
  1. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
    1. Development Report
  1. QUESTIONS

  2. CORRESPONDENCE (summary in italics)
    1. Tanya Thorn – Alberta Municipalities (South report)
    2. Minister Rebecca Schulz – Alberta Environment
    3. Deputy Minister Brandy Cox – Alberta Municipal Affairs
    4. Minister Ric McIver – Alberta Municipal Affairs
    5. Cardston County (cc of Pickleball letter)
    6. Bev Thornton – Alberta SouthWest (EDA Session Invitation)
  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS (FOIPP Reference in italics)
    1. Enmax Amending Agreement [FOIPP 16(c)(i)]
    2. CHT Tax Exemption Agreement Draft [FOIPP 16(2)]
  1. ADJOURNMENT
  • Minutes 2024-01-09 Regular Meeting of Council - Town of Cardston View
  • Cardston Town Council Meeting January 9th, 2024 View
  • Januray 9th, 2024 Regular Council Meeting View