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Sep 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed and addressed various agenda items, including the addition of an inscription to the Lethbridge Cenotaph, amendments to targeted redevelopment incentive policies for several addresses, and updates to the policy on courtesy use of facilities and services. Approval was granted for expenditures from the Building Safer Communities Fund grant. Additionally, the council gave first reading to bylaws related to waste, sewerage, water service, and electric distribution. A confidential session was held to discuss tourism funding and destination marketing frameworks, as well as a quarterly update from the City Manager.
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The committee deferred a decision on the Economic Development Lethbridge Cost Benefit Analysis, opting instead to commission an independent third-party analysis. Additionally, a motion was passed requiring comparative reporting on economic development models in similar municipalities. Two municipal tax cancellation requests were reviewed and denied. The committee also recommended that City Council proceed with the readings for amendments to the Waste Bylaw, the Sewerage Service Charge Bylaw, the Water Service Bylaw, and the Electric Distribution Tariff Bylaw.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Regular Meeting
The meeting included recognitions regarding various community summer events, festivals, and new medical programs. The Council adopted the agenda with additions and approved items within the consent agenda, including updates on directed resolutions and recommendations regarding downtown bike lanes. Official business involved directing administration to provide an update on the Urban Forest Management Plan and associated programs. The Council also approved revisions to the Council calendar. During public hearings, the Council passed amendments regarding a land use bylaw for a basement suite development and a road right-of-way closure. Finally, the Council held a closed session to discuss confidential procurement and labour relations matters.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Community Issues Committee Minutes
The committee recommended the addition of an Afghanistan 2001-2014 inscription to the Lethbridge Cenotaph. Several amendments to targeted redevelopment incentive applications were recommended to extend project commencement deadlines to September 2028. Furthermore, the committee recommended an update to Policy CC-25 regarding the courtesy use of facilities and services, approved expenditures for the Building Safer Communities Fund grant, and received the 9 Avenue S / 10 Avenue S Functional Planning and Design Study. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss confidential advocacy and procurement matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
