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Olds council, 13 October 2026

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The short version

Council held a public hearing on changes to the Cornerstone Area Structure Plan, passed four bylaws on how council and the Chief Administrative Officer work, approved a 48-unit mixed-use building, and voted down the regional library system's proposed 2027 budget.

📋 The agenda in short

10 items under Public Hearings, Bylaws, Business, Correspondence & Information. Plus 6 routine items (opening, minutes, adjournment and the like).

✅ The minutes in short

9 passed, 1 defeated.

Key decisions

9 passed1 defeated
3.1 Bylaw 2026-29 Cornerstone Area Structure Plan…4.1 Bylaw 2026-26 Chief Administrative Officer4.2 Bylaw 2026-27 Substantial information Request4.3 Bylaw 2026-31 Procedural Bylaw4.4 Bylaw 2026-32 Committee of the Whole5.1 Development Permit PRMO-2026-01295.2 Infrastructure Services - Q3 Report 20265.3 Committee of the Whole (CotW) Policy…5.4 Parkland Regional Library System 2027 Proposed…6.1 Correspondence and Information October 13

Also on the agenda: ADDED ITEM(s) · ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA · Regular Council Meeting Minutes - September 28, 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 · Public Hearings

Bylaw 2026-29 Cornerstone Area Structure Plan Amendment

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A public hearing on updating the Cornerstone Area Structure Plan, a long-range plan for how the area is developed. The change would allow higher-density and more varied housing on about 64 acres of Town-owned land, which the Town then intends to offer for sale to developers.

Decided (minutes)

After a public hearing where several residents, property owners and others spoke, council directed staff to bring the bylaw back at a future meeting for second and third readings.

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 bring Bylaw 2026-29 back at a future Council meeting for consideration for 2nd and 3rd readings.
Item 4.1 · Bylaws

Bylaw 2026-26 Chief Administrative Officer

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A new bylaw setting out the powers, duties and accountability of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Town's top staff member. It replaces Bylaw 2022-04 to match recent provincial law changes.

Decided (minutes)

Council gave the bylaw first, second and third readings, so it is 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 the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bylaw 2026-26 be given first reading as presented.
That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bylaw 2026-26 be given second reading as presented.
That Council gives unanimous consent for presentation of third reading of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bylaw 2026-26.
That the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bylaw 2026-26 be given third and final reading as presented.
Item 4.2 · Bylaws

Bylaw 2026-27 Substantial information Request

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A new bylaw on large information requests from individual council members, such as ones needing more than two hours of staff time or unbudgeted costs. Council as a whole would decide whether to spend Town resources on these requests.

Decided (minutes)

Council gave the bylaw first, second and third readings, so it is 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 the Substantial Information Request Bylaw 2026-27 be given first reading as presented.
That the Substantial Information Request Bylaw 2026-27 be given second reading as presented.
That Council gives unanimous consent for presentation of third reading of the Substantial Information Request Bylaw 2026-27.
That the Substantial Information Request Bylaw 2026-27 be given third and final reading as presented.
Item 4.3 · Bylaws

Bylaw 2026-31 Procedural Bylaw

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

An updated bylaw setting the rules for how council and committee meetings run. Changes include time limits for council reports and some proceedings, rules on electronic attendance and closed sessions, and updated rules on public conduct.

Decided (minutes)

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

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 Council and Council Committee Meeting Procedure Bylaw 2026-31 be given first reading as presented.
That the Council and Council Committee Meeting Procedure Bylaw 2026-31 be given second reading as presented.
That Council gives unanimous consent for presentation of third reading of the Council and Council Committee Meeting Procedure Bylaw 2026-31.
That the Council and Council Committee Meeting Procedure Bylaw 2026-31 be given third and final reading as presented.
Item 4.4 · Bylaws

Bylaw 2026-32 Committee of the Whole

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

An updated bylaw for the Committee of the Whole, a discussion meeting of all council members. Changes add time limits for meetings and presentations and allow public comments with council approval.

Decided (minutes)

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

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 Committee of the Whole Meeting Bylaw 2026-32 be given first reading as presented.
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Bylaw 2026-32 be given second reading as presented.
That Council gives unanimous consent for presentation of third reading of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Bylaw 2026-32.
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Bylaw 2026-32 be given third and final reading as presented.
Item 5.1 · Business

Development Permit PRMO-2026-0129

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A permit for a mixed-use building with 48 apartments above ground-floor businesses, including a child care space. The applicant asked for exceptions to rules on front setback, landscaping buffer, minimum unit size and parking (54 spaces instead of 62).

Decided (minutes)

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

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 Development Permit PRMO-2026-0129 subject to the conditions outlined in the attached document “Draft Conditions”.
Item 5.2 · Business

Infrastructure Services - Q3 Report 2026

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A quarterly update on water, sewer, roads, planning and waste work. It reports a 2026 year-to-date water loss of 14.14% and wastewater loss of 37.17%, with wet weather driving sewer losses.

Decided (minutes)

Council accepted 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 Council accepts the Infrastructure Services Quarterly Report as presented for information.
Item 5.3 · Business

Committee of the Whole (CotW) Policy Recommendations

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Three updated policies: Development Security, which proposes raising the security developers must post from 10% to 25%; Certificates of Compliance; and Personnel. The last two have no major changes.

Decided (minutes)

Council approved all three policies as presented.

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 Policy-702C Development Security be approved, as presented.
That Policy-703C Certificates of Compliance Policy be approved, as presented.
That Policy-301C Personnel be approved, as presented.
Item 5.4 · Business

Parkland Regional Library System 2027 Proposed Budget

Defeated

Proposed (agenda)

Council was asked to approve the regional library system's 2027 budget, which raises the Town's charge to $11.05 per person from $9.99, a 10.6% increase. Town staff said the increase would add to budget and tax pressures in 2027.

Decided (minutes)

The motion to approve the proposed 2027 library system budget was defeated.

How council voted

DefeatedMoved by Councillor Blatz

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

Motion text, as written in the minutes
That Council approve the proposed 2027 Parkland Regional Library System budget, as presented.
Item 6.1 · Correspondence & Information

Correspondence and Information October 13

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A package of general letters and information received by the Town, given to council for information.

Decided (minutes)

Council received the reports for information.

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 October 13, 2026, be received for information.