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Olds council, 24 August 2026

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The short version

Council approved a rezoning of 5337 49 Avenue after a public hearing, set the rules and minimum prices for an October tax recovery sale, dealt with five requests to cancel tax penalties, approved two development permits and a policy on public members of town committees.

📋 The agenda in short

9 items under Public Hearings, Business, Council Reports, Correspondence & Information. Plus 4 routine items (opening, minutes, adjournment and the like).

✅ The minutes in short

9 passed.

Key decisions

9 passed
3.1 Bylaw 2026-21 Land Use Bylaw 2025-14 Amendment4.1 Request for Cancellation of Tax Penalties4.2 Tax Recovery Sale Conditions & Reserve Bids4.3 Development Permit PRMO-2026-0084 - 4737 47…4.4 Development Permit PRMO-2026-0093 - 16 Birch…4.5 Olds Housing Strategy Annual Update4.6 Policy 113C Public at Large Appointments //…5.1 Council Reports6.1 Correspondence and Information

Also on the agenda: ADDED ITEM(s) · ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA · Regular Council Meeting Minutes - July 13, 2026 · Adjournment

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Item 3.1 · Public Hearings

Bylaw 2026-21 Land Use Bylaw 2025-14 Amendment

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Bylaw 2026-21 would rezone 5337 49 Avenue from Traditional Neighbourhood District to Mixed Use Centre, allowing commercial, residential or mixed-use redevelopment. A public hearing was set before second and third readings; no development is proposed yet, but the owner has said they want to build a mixed-use project.

Decided (minutes)

A public hearing was held and no one came forward to speak for or against the bylaw. Council then gave the bylaw second and third reading, so the rezoning passed.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Wilson

The minutes record this motion only as carried; they don't list who voted which way.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That Bylaw 2026-21, Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2025-14 be given second reading as presented.
That Bylaw 2026-21, Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2025-14 be given third reading as presented.
Item 4.1 · Business

Request for Cancellation of Tax Penalties

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Three property owners asked Council to cancel late-payment penalties on five tax accounts after 2026 property taxes, due June 30, 2026, were paid late or remain unpaid. Waiving them would reduce town revenue by $1,644.64, $268.00, $390.20, $261.96 and $214.56 for the separate accounts.

Decided (minutes)

Council voted to accept all three requests for cancellation of tax penalties as information. For what this means for each account, see the minutes.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Chrusch

The minutes record this motion only as carried; they don't list who voted which way.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That Council accepts the request for cancellation of tax penalties for Roll #4700500, as information.
That Council accepts the request for cancellation of tax penalties for Roll #3329400, 4501900, and 3822300, as information.
That Council accepts the request for cancellation of tax penalties for Roll #5213300, as information.
Item 4.2 · Business

Tax Recovery Sale Conditions & Reserve Bids

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Properties with unpaid taxes for two or more years must be offered at public auction. Council was asked to set the sale rules and the minimum price (reserve bid) for each property at the sale on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Council set the sale terms, including a non-refundable 10% deposit at the time of sale and the remaining 90% due within 30 days. Council set reserve bids for three properties: $415,440, $181,620 and $30,700; the fourth property listed in the agenda (Roll #3902301) was not included in the motion.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Blatz

The minutes record this motion only as carried; they don't list who voted which way.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That Council establish the following Terms and Conditions for the Tax Recovery Sale scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Town of Olds Council Chambers as follows: 1. The properties are offered for sale on an “as is, where is“ basis with no representations or warranties by the Town of Olds. 2. Properties are offered for sale subject to the reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing Certificate of Title. 3. Designated Manufactured Homes are offered for sale subject to the reserve bid and any applicable registered interests or encumbrances. 4. No conditional bids will be accepted. 5. The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession, if required. 6. Payment for a successful bid must be made by cash or certified cheque payable to the Town of Olds. A non-refundable deposit of 10% is required at the time of sale, with the remaining 90% due within 30 days.
That Council establish the following reserve bids for the Tax Recovery Sale scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026: 1. Roll #3215600 – Lot 32 Block 5 Plan 9912224 - $415,440 2. Roll #3618900 – Lot 25 Block 8 Plan 7810900 - $181,620 3. Roll #8000900 – Lot Unit 9 Block 1 Plan 7710095 - $30,700
Item 4.3 · Business

Development Permit PRMO-2026-0084 - 4737 47 Street - Accessory

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A homeowner on a corner lot wants to place a shed closer to the side street than the house, which the rules do not normally allow. The shed would sit on skids inside an existing fenced yard, and no neighbours commented.

Decided (minutes)

Council approved the development permit, subject to the attached conditions.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Wilson

The minutes record this motion only as carried; they don't list who voted which way.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That Council APPROVE Development Permit PRMO-2026-0084 subject to the conditions outlined in the attached document.
Item 4.4 · Business

Development Permit PRMO-2026-0093 - 16 Birch Close - Backyard

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

An applicant wants to build a coop and run for backyard hens at 16 Birch Close in a manufactured home area, where Council must decide on hens. The owner would also need an animal licence, and no neighbours commented.

Decided (minutes)

Council approved the development permit for the hen coop and run, subject to the attached conditions.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Taylor

The minutes record this motion only as carried; they don't list who voted which way.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That Council APPROVE Development Permit PRMO-2026-0093 subject to the conditions outlined in the attached document.
Item 4.5 · Business

Olds Housing Strategy Annual Update

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Town staff reported on progress toward the housing strategy goal of 620 new homes by 2030, including gaps such as few townhomes and row houses, few detached homes under $500,000, and no new seniors housing. Upcoming projects include 70 rental units on 51 Avenue nearing completion in 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Council accepted the Housing Strategy 2026 Annual Update Report for information.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Chrusch

The minutes record this motion only as carried; they don't list who voted which way.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That Council accepts the Housing Strategy 2026 Annual Update Report for information.
Item 4.6 · Business

Policy 113C Public at Large Appointments // Update on Boards,

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Council was asked to approve an updated policy on how residents are appointed to town boards and committees, updated for new provincial privacy laws. Draft bylaws for four committees with resident seats, including a new Municipal Policing Committee, would come back to Council later.

Decided (minutes)

Council approved Policy 113C and directed staff to bring the draft committee bylaws to a future council meeting.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Blatz

The minutes record this motion only as carried; they don't list who voted which way.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That Council approve Policy 113C Public at Large Appointments as presented and direct Administration to bring forward the draft committee bylaws to a future council meeting for consideration.
Item 5.1 · Council Reports

Council Reports

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Members of Council report on meetings, events and committee work they attended since the last report.

Decided (minutes)

Council received the reports for information.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Taylor

The minutes record this motion only as carried; they don't list who voted which way.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That the reports from Council, Boards, Committees and Commissions ending August 24, 2026, be received for information.
Item 6.1 · Correspondence & Information

Correspondence and Information

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A collection of letters and general information received at the Town Office, shared with Council.

Decided (minutes)

Council received the correspondence report for information.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Cook

The minutes record this motion only as carried; they don't list who voted which way.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That the Correspondence and Information Report ending August 24, 2026, be received for information.