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Olds council, 28 September 2026

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The short version

Council passed the bylaw setting up the Economic Development Action Committee, gave first reading to the ATCO gas franchise fee bylaw, decided two development permits, and set a special budget meeting for October 26, 2026.

📋 The agenda in short

8 items under Bylaws, Business, Council Reports, Correspondence & Information. Plus 6 routine items (opening, minutes, adjournment and the like).

✅ The minutes in short

8 passed.

Key decisions

8 passed
3.1 Bylaw 2026-22 Economic Development Action…3.2 Bylaw 2026-30 ATCO Franchise Fees4.1 Development Permit PRMO-2026-01204.2 Development Permit PRMO-2026-01234.3 Special Council Meeting4.4 Notice of Motion - Councillor Chrusch5.1 Council Reports - September 28, 20266.1 CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATION

Also on the agenda: ADDED ITEM(s) · ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA · Regular Council Meeting Minutes- September 14, 2026 · Closed Session · Rise And Report · Adjournment

✦ Plain-language summaryWritten from the Town's official agenda and minutes with the help of AI. The official minutes are the final word. Spot a mistake? [email protected]
Item 3.1 · Bylaws

Bylaw 2026-22 Economic Development Action Committee (EDAC)

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Council was asked to give second and third readings to a bylaw that sets up the Economic Development Action Committee, which advises Council on local and regional business growth. The updates reflect new provincial rules, widen the committee's regional focus, and give the Town and the County one elected official and one alternate each.

Decided (minutes)

Council gave the bylaw second and third readings, so it is now passed.

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 give second reading to the Economic Development Action Committee (EDAC) bylaw 2026-22, as presented.
That Council give third and final reading to the Economic Development Action Committee (EDAC) bylaw 2026-22, as presented.
Item 3.2 · Bylaws

Bylaw 2026-30 ATCO Franchise Fees

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Council was asked to give first reading to a bylaw renewing the agreement that lets ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. deliver natural gas in Olds from July 1st, 2027 to July 1st, 2037. The franchise fee ATCO collects for the Town would stay at 35%, the same as now, and is charged on gas bills as part of the delivery charge.

Decided (minutes)

Council gave the bylaw first reading.

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 Council gives first reading to the ATCO Franchise Fee Bylaw 2026-30, as presented.
Item 4.1 · Business

Development Permit PRMO-2026-0120

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

An applicant asked to put up a freestanding sign at 4512 46 Street that sits 0.3m above the ground instead of the required 3.0m. Town staff said the sign is far from the intersection, and no comments came from the 5 nearby landowners.

Decided (minutes)

Council approved the permit with the conditions set out by staff.

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-2026-0120 subject to the conditions outlined in the attached document “Draft Conditions”.
Item 4.2 · Business

Development Permit PRMO-2026-0123

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

An applicant asked to build a 22 unit, three-storey apartment building at 4829 54 St with smaller front and rear yards, less landscaping and no shared outdoor amenity space than the rules require. Three nearby landowners objected, and staff gave Council the choice to approve or refuse.

Decided (minutes)

Council refused the permit for the reasons set out by staff. Staff noted the landscaped area figure in the report should have read 17.6%, and that a late email from a resident would be added to the agenda package.

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 REFUSE Development Permit PRMO-2026-0123 for the reasons outlined in the attached document “Draft Reasons for Refusal”.
Item 4.3 · Business

Special Council Meeting

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Staff asked Council to hold a special meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026 to start talks on the 2027 budget and upcoming land use bylaw changes.

Decided (minutes)

Council moved the Annual Organizational Meeting on October 26, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and set a special budget meeting to follow right after it.

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 Council change the time of the Annual Organizational Meeting from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Council Chambers at 3501 - 70 Avenue in Olds, AB.
That Council holds a Special Council Meeting for budget discussions immediately following the Annual Organizational meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Council Chambers at 3501 - 70th Avenue, in Olds, AB.
Item 4.4 · Business

Notice of Motion - Councillor Chrusch

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Councillor Chrusch asked Council to have staff prepare options on how the land use rules treat data centres in the Light Industrial District. The Province is updating its rules on where data centres can go, and the options would help Council respond.

Decided (minutes)

Council directed staff to bring options on data centres in the Light Industrial District by December 31, 2026.

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 direct Administration to prepare options for Council’s consideration regarding the Land Use Bylaw’s treatment of data centres and accessory uses in the Light Industrial District, by December 31, 2026.
Item 5.1 · Council Reports

Council Reports - September 28, 2026

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Members of Council report on the meetings and events they attended for the Town and its boards and committees.

Decided (minutes)

Council received the reports for information. Councillor Chrusch said the Economic Development Action Committee is looking for members, and Mayor Daley said the Town is seeking members for all its boards and committees.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Overwater

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 September 28, 2026, be received for information.
Item 6.1 · Correspondence & Information

CORRESPONDENCE & INFORMATION

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A collection of letters and information the Town received, shared with Council for information.

Decided (minutes)

Council received the report for information.

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 the Correspondence and Information Report ending in September 28, 2026, be received for information.