The council meeting addressed several key topics including delegations regarding the proposed digital taxi dispatch framework, the 2027 Budget, and tennis court resurfacing. The council reviewed committee recommendations concerning the creation of a Deputy City Manager position, the establishment of a Director of Governance and Corporate Services, and a contribution agreement for the Public Transit Fund. Further discussions focused on the acquisition of Commissioner's lands to facilitate the Pump House No. 1 replacement and the McMahon Frame Lake Trail Extension project. The agenda also included the enactment of various by-laws relating to community planning, land administration, and local elections.
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City of Yellowknife City Council City Council Minutes
The Council meeting involved delegations regarding the taxi by-law, the 2027 budget, tennis court resurfacing, and compost solutions. The Council confirmed organizational changes, including a new Deputy City Manager role, and authorized a contribution agreement for the Canada Public Transit Fund. Key actions included the acquisition of Commissioner's lands, amendments to various by-laws, and the enactment of legislation concerning community planning, land administration, and elections. Furthermore, the Council addressed tabled items concerning water source selection and policies for user agreements and tax exemptions.
Jul 22, 2026·Board meeting
City of Yellowknife Governance and Priorities Committee Governance and Priorities Committee Minutes
The committee received a presentation regarding the Canada Winter Games and discussed administrative organizational changes, specifically the adoption of a by-law to establish a Deputy City Manager role and a Director of Governance and Corporate Services position. The committee accepted the 2025 Annual Local Spending Report and reviewed the City's potential participation in the bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games, outlining conditions for involvement such as financial and operational support. Additionally, the committee moved in camera to address personnel and legal matters.
Jul 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda
City of Yellowknife Governance and Priorities Committee Special Meeting
The committee discussed the adoption of a by-law to establish a Major Projects and Opportunities Directorate, which includes the creation of a Deputy City Manager position and the permanent establishment of the Director of Governance and Corporate Services role. Other agenda items included the review of the 2025 Annual Local Spending Report, consideration of the City's potential participation in the 2035 Canada Winter Games bid, and an in-camera session to discuss a legal matter.
