Elizabeth Grenon

The Committee of the Whole held a meeting featuring presentations on the FoodCycler Pilot Program results and the Upper Dome Road Project. The Council acknowledged receipt of various correspondence from the Association of Yukon Communities and the Tr'ondek Hwech'in regarding the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Financial documentation including Accounts Payable lists, Visa statements, and variance reports were received. The committee also received a summary of public hearing feedback regarding two draft bylaws. Additionally, several resolutions were introduced concerning emergency management planning, agenda preparation protocols, in camera session procedures, correspondence policies, resolution tracking, municipal asset inventory, legal expenditures, and compensation reporting for the Chief Administrative Officer.

The meeting focused on the 2026 budget with several amendments to the Capital Expenditures Budget. Key discussions included allocating funds for electrical work, adjusting expenditures for Minto Park fencing and bike trail exits, deferring the 9th avenue trail improvement and pool feasibility study, and shifting various equipment and training costs from 2025 to 2026. The council also authorized the removal of certain line items, such as bench and records management expenses.

The council meeting addressed several agenda items, including a public hearing regarding a subdivision application. Decisions included the approval of community and recreation grants and the authorization of a subdivision consolidation for specific lots in Ladue Estate. Additionally, the council provided a second reading for the Official Community Plan Bylaw and held a closed session to discuss municipal matters. A development permit application was tabled for further consideration at a subsequent meeting.

The council discussed the 2026 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Expenditures Program. Key actions included the amendment of the budget to provide a $3,000 increase to the Dawson City Minor Soccer youth wages for 2026 and the review of the 2026 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Expenditure Bylaw. The council also held a closed session as authorized by the Municipal Act.

The meeting included an acknowledgment of receipt of the Klondike Development Organization report regarding 2025 activities. Discussions were held on the Quigley landfill scale design status and the monitoring RFP, as well as the road maintenance contract, all of which were forwarded to Council for approval. The Committee also directed administration to develop a job description for a new communications position and establish an Economic Development Officer position within the Planning and Development Department. Additionally, administration was tasked with reviewing the management bylaw and reporting back to Council with any proposed amendments.