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Red Deer council, 29 September 2026

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The short version

Council approved the 2027 utilities budget, approved the 2026 capital cash flow budget, gave first reading to an Evergreen rezoning, and passed two zoning bylaw changes after public hearings, including a digital sign exception at 4840 51 Street.

📋 The agenda in short

9 items under Reports, Consent Agenda - Minutes & Reports, Consent Agenda - Bylaws 1St Reading, Reports (Continued), Public Hearings…. Plus 8 routine items (opening, minutes, adjournment and the like).

✅ The minutes in short

8 passed. 1 item had no motion of their own (reports, presentations).

Key decisions

8 passed
2.1 2027 Utilities Debate4.1 Confirmation of the Minutes of the September…4.2 Postponement Request – Update on the Ministry…4.3 Capital Budget Publication to Citizens -…5.1 Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/II-2026 – Rezoning…6.1 2026 Adopted Capital Cash Flow7.1 Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/DD-2026 - Zoning…7.2 Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/FF-2026 - Site…2.1.a Appendix B - Public Comments

Also on the agenda: Call to Order & Land Acknowledgement · Reports · Points of Interest · Consent Agenda - Minutes & Reports · Consent Agenda - Bylaws 1st Reading · Reports (continued) · Public Hearings · Adjournment

✦ Plain-language summaryWritten from the City's official agenda and minutes with the help of AI. The official minutes are the final word. Spot a mistake? [email protected]
Item 2.1 · Reports

2027 Utilities Debate

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Council was asked to approve the 2027 budgets and future plans for the City's electric, water, wastewater and waste management utilities. The report says utility rates are going up to keep pace with rising costs and aging infrastructure. The actual rate bylaws are scheduled to come to Council on October 27, 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Council voted 9 to 0 to approve the 2027 utilities operating and capital budgets, the 2028–2030 operating plan and the 2028–2037 capital plan. Council also accepted a handout into the record as Appendix B, and agreed to lift speaking time limits for this debate.

How council voted

9 – 0 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes · moved by Councillor Dianne Wyntjes

On: “Resolved that Council of The City of Red Deer hereby agrees to suspend the speaking time provisions of…”

CJMayor Cindy JefferiesForKBCouncillor Kraymer BarnstableForTBCouncillor Tristin BrisboisForBBCouncillor Bruce BurumaForCCCouncillor Cassandra CurtisForAGCouncillor Adam GoodwinForCKCouncillor Chad KrahnForJTCouncillor Jaelene TweedleForDWCouncillor Dianne WyntjesFor

How council voted

9 – 0 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes

On: “Resolved that the Council of The City of Red Deer having considered the report from Financial Services dated…”

CJMayor Cindy JefferiesForKBCouncillor Kraymer BarnstableForTBCouncillor Tristin BrisboisForBBCouncillor Bruce BurumaForCCCouncillor Cassandra CurtisForAGCouncillor Adam GoodwinForCKCouncillor Chad KrahnForJTCouncillor Jaelene TweedleForDWCouncillor Dianne WyntjesFor
Motion text, as written in the minutes
Resolved that Council of The City of Red Deer hereby agrees to suspend the speaking time provisions of Procedure Bylaw 3681/2022 for Agenda Item 2.1 – 2027 Utilities Debate for the September 29, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, to permit Council members to speak without the prescribed time limits during consideration of this item.
Resolved that the Council of The City of Red Deer having considered the report from Financial Services dated September 29, 2026 re: 2027 Utilities Debate hereby: 1. Accepts the handout into the Corporate Record as Appendix B; and 2. Approves the following, as presented in Appendix A: a. 2027 Utilities Operating Budget; b. 2028–2030 Utilities Operating Plan; c. 2027 Utilities Capital Budget; and d. 2028–2037 Utilities Capital Plan.
Minutes (PDF)
Item 4.1 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda - Minutes & Reports

Confirmation of the Minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting

Passed

Decided (minutes)

Council approved the minutes of the September 15, 2026 meeting as part of the consent agenda, by a vote of 9 to 0.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Jaelene Tweedle

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
Resolved that Council of The City of Red deer having considered the Consent Agenda from Legislative Services hereby approves the following Minutes (& Reports): • Confirmation of the Minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting • Postponement Request - Update on the Ministry of Transportation’s Highway Improvements in the Red Deer Area • Resolved that Council of the City of Red Deer having considered the report from Legislative Services re: Postponement Request – Update on the Ministry of Transportation’s Highway Improvements in the Red Deer Area hereby postpone consideration of the mandate for negotiations for compensation with the Province of Alberta until Q4 2026. • Council received the Capital Budget Book report for information
Minutes (PDF)
Item 4.2 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda - Minutes & Reports

Postponement Request – Update on the Ministry of Transportation’s Highway Improvements in the Red Deer Area

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Staff asked Council to delay setting its position for talks with the Province about payment for park land affected by the Highway 2 realignment, including Maskepetoon Park. The City is waiting for more information from the Minister, and staff expect to bring the matter back in late October 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Council voted 9 to 0, as part of the consent agenda, to postpone setting its negotiation position with the Province until Q4 2026.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Jaelene Tweedle

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
Resolved that Council of The City of Red deer having considered the Consent Agenda from Legislative Services hereby approves the following Minutes (& Reports): • Confirmation of the Minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting • Postponement Request - Update on the Ministry of Transportation’s Highway Improvements in the Red Deer Area • Resolved that Council of the City of Red Deer having considered the report from Legislative Services re: Postponement Request – Update on the Ministry of Transportation’s Highway Improvements in the Red Deer Area hereby postpone consideration of the mandate for negotiations for compensation with the Province of Alberta until Q4 2026. • Council received the Capital Budget Book report for information
Minutes (PDF)
Item 4.3 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda - Minutes & Reports

Capital Budget Publication to Citizens - Council Discussion held October 13, 2026

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

This is an information report on the proposed 2027 Capital Budget Book, which lists planned spending on City infrastructure, vehicles and land. Residents can send questions to [email protected] until October 2, 2026, and Council will debate the capital budget on October 13, 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Council received the Capital Budget Book report for information as part of the consent agenda, by a vote of 9 to 0.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Jaelene Tweedle

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
Resolved that Council of The City of Red deer having considered the Consent Agenda from Legislative Services hereby approves the following Minutes (& Reports): • Confirmation of the Minutes of the September 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting • Postponement Request - Update on the Ministry of Transportation’s Highway Improvements in the Red Deer Area • Resolved that Council of the City of Red Deer having considered the report from Legislative Services re: Postponement Request – Update on the Ministry of Transportation’s Highway Improvements in the Red Deer Area hereby postpone consideration of the mandate for negotiations for compensation with the Province of Alberta until Q4 2026. • Council received the Capital Budget Book report for information
Minutes (PDF)
Item 5.1 · Consent agenda · Consent Agenda - Bylaws 1St Reading

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/II-2026 – Rezoning part of NW 26-38-27-4 from Residential Narrow Lot Zone: R-N to Residential Medium-Density Zone: R-M

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

This bylaw would change the zoning of part of the Evergreen neighbourhood from narrow-lot homes to medium-density housing, so multi-family housing such as a supportive living building could be built. It also fixes a mapping error from an earlier rezoning. A public hearing is planned for October 27, 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Council gave the bylaw first reading by a vote of 9 to 0.

How council voted

9 – 0 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes · moved by Councillor Chad Krahn
CJMayor Cindy JefferiesForKBCouncillor Kraymer BarnstableForTBCouncillor Tristin BrisboisForBBCouncillor Bruce BurumaForCCCouncillor Cassandra CurtisForAGCouncillor Adam GoodwinForCKCouncillor Chad KrahnForJTCouncillor Jaelene TweedleForDWCouncillor Dianne WyntjesFor
Motion text, as written in the minutes
FIRST READING: That Bylaw 3357/II-2026 (rezoning portion of NW 26-38-27-4 from R-N to R-M) be read a first time.
Minutes (PDF)
Item 6.1 · Reports (Continued)

2026 Adopted Capital Cash Flow

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Council was asked to approve a 2026 Capital Cash Flow Budget of $137,682,660, which shows the capital spending expected this year on projects already approved. The report says this is for financial statement reporting and is not new spending.

Decided (minutes)

Council voted 9 to 0 to approve the 2026 Capital Cash Flow Budget of $137,682,660.

How council voted

9 – 0 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes · moved by Councillor Tristin Brisbois
CJMayor Cindy JefferiesForKBCouncillor Kraymer BarnstableForTBCouncillor Tristin BrisboisForBBCouncillor Bruce BurumaForCCCouncillor Cassandra CurtisForAGCouncillor Adam GoodwinForCKCouncillor Chad KrahnForJTCouncillor Jaelene TweedleForDWCouncillor Dianne WyntjesFor
Motion text, as written in the minutes
Resolved that Council of The City of Red Deer having considered the report from Financial Services dated September 29, 2026 re: 2026 Adopted Capital Cash Flow hereby approve the 2026 Capital Cash Flow Budget of $137,682,660.
Minutes (PDF)
Item 7.1 · Public Hearings

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/DD-2026 - Zoning Map Boundary Interpretation

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

This City-led change to the Zoning Bylaw sets clearer rules for reading zone boundaries on maps. The goal is to make it clear where each zone applies so landowners do not need to apply for amendments.

Decided (minutes)

After a public hearing, Council fixed some section numbering in the bylaw, then gave it second and third reading, each by a vote of 8 to 0, with Councillor Adam Goodwin absent. The bylaw passed.

How council voted

8 – 0 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes · 1 absent · moved by Councillor Dianne Wyntjes

On: “That Bylaw 3357/DD-2026 be amended by correcting the numbering under subsection 1.100.11 as follows: •…”

CJMayor Cindy JefferiesForKBCouncillor Kraymer BarnstableForTBCouncillor Tristin BrisboisForBBCouncillor Bruce BurumaForCCCouncillor Cassandra CurtisForAGCouncillor Adam GoodwinAbsentCKCouncillor Chad KrahnForJTCouncillor Jaelene TweedleForDWCouncillor Dianne WyntjesFor

How council voted

8 – 0 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes · 1 absent

On: “Second Reading: That Bylaw 3357/DD-2026 be read a second time, as amended.”

CJMayor Cindy JefferiesForKBCouncillor Kraymer BarnstableForTBCouncillor Tristin BrisboisForBBCouncillor Bruce BurumaForCCCouncillor Cassandra CurtisForAGCouncillor Adam GoodwinAbsentCKCouncillor Chad KrahnForJTCouncillor Jaelene TweedleForDWCouncillor Dianne WyntjesFor

How council voted

8 – 0 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes · 1 absent

On: “Third Reading: That Bylaw 3357/DD-2026 be read a third time.”

CJMayor Cindy JefferiesForKBCouncillor Kraymer BarnstableForTBCouncillor Tristin BrisboisForBBCouncillor Bruce BurumaForCCCouncillor Cassandra CurtisForAGCouncillor Adam GoodwinAbsentCKCouncillor Chad KrahnForJTCouncillor Jaelene TweedleForDWCouncillor Dianne WyntjesFor
Motion text, as written in the minutes
SECOND READING: That Bylaw 3357/DD-2026 be read a second time.
That Bylaw 3357/DD-2026 be amended by correcting the numbering under subsection 1.100.11 as follows: • Renumber subsection 1.100.12.1 to 1.100.11.1; • Renumber subsection 1.100.12.2 to 1.100.11.2; • Renumber subsection 1.100.12.3 to 1.100.11.3; and • Renumber subsection 1.100.12.4 to 1.100.11.4; and that all cross-references and numbering be adjusted accordingly.
SECOND READING: That Bylaw 3357/DD-2026 be read a second time, as amended.
THIRD READING: That Bylaw 3357/DD-2026 be read a third time.
Minutes (PDF)
Item 7.2 · Public Hearings

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 3357/FF-2026 - Site Exception for a Digital Facia Sign on 4840 51 St.

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

This bylaw would make a special exception to allow a digital (dynamic) fascia sign on a building at 4840 51 Street. City staff did not recommend approval.

Decided (minutes)

After a public hearing where Hugh MacBeth spoke, Council gave the bylaw second and third reading, each by a vote of 7 to 2, so it passed. Mayor Cindy Jefferies and Councillor Jaelene Tweedle voted against.

How council voted

7 – 2 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes · moved by Councillor Dianne Wyntjes

On: “Second Reading: That Bylaw 3357/FF-2026 be read a second time.”

CJMayor Cindy JefferiesAgainstKBCouncillor Kraymer BarnstableForTBCouncillor Tristin BrisboisForBBCouncillor Bruce BurumaForCCCouncillor Cassandra CurtisForAGCouncillor Adam GoodwinForCKCouncillor Chad KrahnForJTCouncillor Jaelene TweedleAgainstDWCouncillor Dianne WyntjesFor

How council voted

7 – 2 Carried · Recorded by name in the minutes

On: “Third Reading: That Bylaw 3357/FF-2026 be read a third time.”

CJMayor Cindy JefferiesAgainstKBCouncillor Kraymer BarnstableForTBCouncillor Tristin BrisboisForBBCouncillor Bruce BurumaForCCCouncillor Cassandra CurtisForAGCouncillor Adam GoodwinForCKCouncillor Chad KrahnForJTCouncillor Jaelene TweedleAgainstDWCouncillor Dianne WyntjesFor
Motion text, as written in the minutes
SECOND READING: That Bylaw 3357/FF-2026 be read a second time.
THIRD READING: That Bylaw 3357/FF-2026 be read a third time.
Minutes (PDF)
Item 2.1.a · Adjournment

Appendix B - Public Comments

Proposed (agenda)

This is a summary of written comments from residents about the proposed 2027 utility budget. Most comments raise concerns about affordability and ask Council to limit or avoid utility increases.

Decided (minutes)

As part of the utilities budget motion, Council accepted the handout into the Corporate Record as Appendix B.

Minutes (PDF)