OPENING REMARKS

Mayor Colberg formally welcomed Esther Quiambao as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the Town of Drumheller. This is Ms. Quiambao’s first Council meeting as CAO, and the Mayor extended best wishes, stating she looks forward to the great things ahead.

Councillor Sereda announced it’s the last weekend for Summer at the Plaza and thanked the community for their support. This weekend Tommy Charles will perform Friday night and Saturday afternoon, and Roman Kozlowski on Sunday, August 31 at 2:30 p.m.

Councillor Price reminded the public that the application deadline for representatives of social services agencies to apply to serve on the FCSS Committee is September 12, 2025. Information regarding the committee and how to apply is on the Town’s website on the Boards and Committees page, on the Career Opportunities page, or by emailing legislativeservices@drumheller.ca.

Councillor Lacher announced the Community Clean Up 2025 program starts the day after Kick it to the Curb bright and early on Monday, September 8 and runs until September 18, 2025. For these two weeks, the Town’s Operations crews will all be busy assisting as the program is literally and figuratively heaving lifting, requiring every available crew member and lots of equipment. He asked residents to extend a thank you, a honk, or a way when you see them throughout those weeks. All information related to this program, and Kick it to the Curb, is available on the Town’s website.

Councillor Sereda reminded potential candidates for the 2025 Municipal Election that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025, at 12:00 noon, only one month away. If you’re thinking about running for Mayor or Council in the upcoming election on October 20, book an appointment with the Returning Officer by emailing legislativeservices@drumheller.ca or calling 403-823-1347. Making an appointment ensures your paperwork is completed properly and received on time. If you intend to run, please make arrangements as soon as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.

COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Council accepted as information minutes from the following boards and committees: the Drumheller Valley Sports Committee, the Municipal Planning Commission, and the Drumheller Public Library Board.

ENCROACHMENT BYLAW #02.25 (1^ST READING)

Council gave first and second reading to proposed Encroachment Bylaw #02.25, which aims to establish formal guidelines for managing encroachments that extend onto Town land within the municipality. The regulations within the proposed Bylaw will apply to both existing and future encroachments and set out definitions, procedures, responsibilities, prohibitions, and enforcement mechanisms.

FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT DESIGNATED OFFICER BYLAW #30.25 (1^ST READING)

Council adopted Flood Mitigation Project Designated Officer Bylaw #30.25. As the multi-year Flood Mitigation Project approaches construction completion and several long-standing land and financial transactions for the program require finalization, this Bylaw assigns the responsibility for the execution of these documents and processes on behalf of the Town from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Esther Quiambao, to retired CAO Darryl Drohomerski. Mr. Drohomerski will continue to serve as a contracted consultant to the Town for the remainder of the project.

DOWNTOWN AREA REVITALIZATION PLAN (DARP) – YEAR 4 REVIEW

Council accepted as information a fourth-year progress update on the Downtown Area Revitalization Plan (DARP), a 15-year statutory plan approved by Council in July 2021 that sets policies for development, investment, and initiatives in Drumheller’s downtown. Of the 10 identified Priority Places, eight (8) are complete or underway, and 25 of 35 program actions have also seen completion or significant progress. Since 2018, downtown commercial vacancy rates have dropped from nearly 18% to less than 1%, highlighting strong business investment and growth.

ECONOMIC TASK FORCE STRATEGY PROGRESS REPORT

Council accepted as information the progress report presented by the Manager of Economic Development and directed Administration to bring identified future Economic Development priority areas to the 2026 Municipal Budget deliberations. The report provided a summary of progress made in eight action areas: Education, Housing, Arts & Culture, Film & Media, Tourism, Medical and Government, Drumheller Advantage, and Industry & Entrepreneurs. The majority of the 63 tasks identified by the Economic Task Force in 2018 have seen significant progress or have been completed. 

CLOSED SESSION

Council closed the meeting to the public to discuss Sandstone Manor and Personnel as per ATIA 28 – Local public body confidences and ATIA 29 – Advice from officials.

>>Review the agenda.