Town of Redcliff December 8  Council Meeting highlights 

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Ryan Dahlman

By Nerissa McNaughton
Southern Alberta Newspapers

Town of Redcliff’s Council convened on December 8, 2025, to discuss and make decisions on a variety of important matters. Below are the key highlights from the meeting:

The minutes from the November 24 meeting were adopted, with several motions carried and several appointments noted.

• Councillor Solberg moved that Administration review and report back to Council regarding boulevard parking at 15 – 6 Avenue SE. In the meantime, current parking arrangements will remain in place.

• Councillor Burns moved to direct Administration to request a new Service Agreement with the City of Medicine Hat, based on updated pricing models and changes outlined in Staff Report SR-25-347.

• Councillor St. Pierre moved to authorize the write-off of $1,595.06 in outstanding utility accounts.

• Councillor Burns moved to authorize the sale of unclaimed property from 201 Saskatchewan Dr NE via public auction after December 19, 2025.

• Councillor Burns moved to provide a letter of support to the County of Forty Mile No. 8 for its application to the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) Program.

• Councillor St. Pierre moved to award the Safety Codes Services contract for 2026-2028 to The Inspections Group Ltd. The Mayor and Municipal Manager were authorized to sign the agreement.

• Councillor Solberg moved to approve the RCRWMA and Ambipar Response Canada Inc. Commercial Composting Facility Agreement, subject to amendments authorized by the Redcliff Municipal Manager and the Cypress County CAO. The agreement will be endorsed by the Municipal Manager.

The meeting moved into new
business, where several significant agenda items were discussed.

The Temporary Borrowing Bylaw, which serves as the Town’s operating line of credit, was reviewed. This bylaw allows the municipality to borrow up to $1,000,000 on a revolving basis throughout the year to cover operating expenditures, with a maximum of $50,000 allocated for credit card expenditures. The bylaw, which had its first reading on November 24, 2025, was brought back to Council for its second and third readings during the meeting.

Council reviewed the proposed Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw as part of the 2026 Budget review process. This bylaw ensures that municipal fees remain current with legislation and align with Council’s directives.

Council discussed a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw following an application submitted by Peter Bergen to rezone properties at 114 and 116 2 Street NE. The rezoning would change the properties from R-GEN (General Residential District) to R-MED (Medium Dwelling Residential District) to allow for the construction of a multi-family dwelling, such as a six-plex. The properties are located within the Greater Downtown & Broadway Avenue area, identified in the Town’s Municipal Development Plan as a high-priority commercial and residential growth area. The proposed rezoning aligns with the Town’s goal of increasing population density and supporting redevelopment in this neighbourhood.

During the meeting, Council considered a funding opportunity that could support the Town of Redcliff in completing energy audits, building condition assessments, and long-term capital planning for municipal buildings—all at no upfront cost. The GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Pathways Study is funded 80% by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and 20 per cent by Alberta Eco Trust, offering up to $200,000 per municipality for initial assessments. Participation in the program also opens the door to up to $10 million in future retrofit funding through a combination of loans and grants, should the Town choose to pursue building upgrades. Importantly, participation carries no financial risk and does not obligate the municipality to proceed with any future projects, even if the application is approved. With high demand and a limited intake period, the Green Municipal Fund application portal is set to close on December 19, 2025.

There are no costs associated with completing the initial assessments. Any future expenses would only arise if Council decides to proceed with recommended retrofit or capital improvement projects after the study is completed.

Council also continued to consider a matter related to Traffic Bylaw No. 1993/2025, which prohibits parking on municipal boulevards unless expressly authorized by the Town. Under this bylaw, parking or storing vehicles, trailers, or equipment on a boulevard is not permitted and is subject to enforcement.

A resident at 15 6 Avenue SE had requested permission to continue using an unapproved parking pad constructed on the boulevard. In response, Council requested additional information from Administration before making a final decision on the matter.

For more details on these discussions and other items from the December 8 Council meeting, residents are encouraged to visit the Town of Redcliff’s official website. Stay informed about the decisions shaping our community and the opportunities available to support its growth and sustainability.