September 29, 2026 5:05 PM
(Red Deer, Alberta)The following decisions were made at today’s City Council meeting.
CONSENT:
Postponement Request – Update on the Ministry of Transportation’s Highway Improvements in the Red Deer Area
- Council approved a request to postpone discussion of its negotiating mandate with the Province of Alberta regarding compensation related to highway improvements in the Red Deer area.
- With this approval, this item will come before Council in Q4 2026, allowing Council to receive and consider additional information expected from the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.
- Administration anticipates bringing the matter forward for Council discussion in late October.
Capital Budget Publication to Citizens
- Council received the 2027 Capital Budget.
- The Capital Budget supports the infrastructure and assets that residents rely on every day, including roads, parks, facilities, fleet assets, technology and public spaces.
- Residents are invited to review the proposed Utilities Budget and submit questions or comments by October 2.
- Council will debate the Capital Budget on October 1.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/II-2026 – Evergreen Phase 4a Rezoning
- City Council passed first reading of a bylaw to rezone part of NW 26-38-27-4 from Residential Narrow Lot (R-N) to Residential Medium-Density (R-M).
- With this approval, a public hearing will be advertised so residents can share their views before Council makes a final decision.
REPORTS:
Utilities Budget
- City Council approved the 2027 Utilities Budget.
- The Utilities Budget supports essential services including electricity distribution, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and waste management services.
- The approval of the Utilities Budget does not establish rates; the Utilities Budget identifies the funding required to support utility operations, infrastructure renewal and long-term planning. Administration will now update utility rate models and return to Council with recommended utility rates through the Utility Rate Bylaw process later this fall.
- Learn more about the Utilities Budget here: Council approves 2027 Utilities Budget
Adopted Capital Cash Flow
- City Council approved the 2026 Adopted Capital Cash Flow report.
- The report outlines when spending is expected to occur for capital projects approved through previous years' budgets.
- This does not approve any new spending.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/DD-2026 – Zoning Map Boundary Interpretation
- Following a public hearing, Council approved second and third readings of an amendment to The City’s Zoning Bylaw, making zoning maps easier to read and understand.
- With this approval, technical changes can be made more quickly, without waiting for Council approval.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/FF-2026 – Site Exception for a Digital Facia Sign on 4840 51 Street
- City Council approved a site exception that allows a digital facia sign on 4840 51 Street.
- This approval came following a public hearing at today's City Council meeting.
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