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Special Meetings of Council
Proclamations
Council received several proclamations recognizing important commemorative and awareness initiatives taking place in November 2026. These included Veterans' Week (November 5-11), Remembrance Day (November 11), Métis Week (November 15-22), Women's Entrepreneurship Day (November 19), and International Men's Day (November 19).
Each proclamation acknowledged the contributions, history, service, and achievements of the individuals and communities being recognized and encouraged residents to participate in awareness, remembrance, celebration, and community-building activities. Council accepted the proclamations for information.
Council Board and Committee Appointments
Following the expiration of previous appointments at the October 20, 2026 Organizational Meeting of Council, Administration (Legislative Services) presented recommendations for appointments to several boards and committees.
In accordance with applicable legislation and bylaws, Council made the following appointments:
- Deputy Mayor Schindler to the Chestermere Library Board
- Councillor Narayan to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
- Councillors Narayan and Grant to the Grant Adjudication Committee (GAC)
All appointments are effective until the 2027 Organizational Meeting of Council.
2027 Operating and Capital Budget
Administration presented the proposed 2027 Operating and Capital Budget during a series of Special Meetings of Council. Department leaders presented their proposed budgets, service levels, staffing requests, departmental priorities, and planned projects for 2027.
Council reviewed the proposals and provided direction on several items for further consideration as part of the ongoing budget process, including:
- Administration to provide Council with a consolidated, itemized list of budget reallocations between departments at the December 1, 2026 Special Meeting of Council.
- Administration to provide cost estimates for each proposed 2027 community event at the December 1, 2026 Special Meeting of Council.
- Administration to provide a presentation on park classifications during the December 2026 budget discussions.
- Administration to add the following positions to the proposed 2027 Operating Budget:
- Executive Support Lead
- Process and Systems Modernization Lead
- Administrative Coordinator
- Bylaw Officer
- Community Peace Officer (CPO) Inspector
- Two Seasonal Recreation Attendants
- Administration to obtain information from the Chestermere Public Library regarding individual usage, the 2027 budget, and Rocky View County's financial contribution, and report back during the December 2026 budget discussions.
- Administration to contact the Chestermere Curling Association regarding its funding request for the 40th Anniversary Bonspiel and report back during the December 2026 budget discussions.
- Administration to add $37,000 to the proposed 2027 Operating Budget in support of the STARS Foundation.
- Administration to prepare materials for discussion on future commercial and industrial clusters, including how non-residential development can contribute to Chestermere's identity, and on potential incentives to encourage more diverse retail offerings. Administration will bring the information forward to the Chestermere Economic Development Advisory Board for consideration and recommendations to Council.
Further discussions on the proposed 2027 Operating and Capital Budget will take place during Special Meetings of Council on December 1, 2 and 3, 2026. The budget remains under review as Council considers the information presented and direction provided during these initial discussions.