Council Overview
Information from Drumheller Town Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, September 11, 2023

Drumheller Mayor Heather Colberg opened the meeting and made some opening remarks.
The Sports Expo will be held on Wednesday, September 13 and will include booths for residents to provide feedback on the proposed paid parking program and Business License Bylaw.
There will be an open house regarding the Nacmine berm on Thursday, September 14 at the Badlands Community Facility (BCF) which will provide information on upcoming flood mitigation work for this portion of the project.
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Council introduced new Recreation, Arts, and Culture manager, Rick Ladouceur.
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Emergency and Protective Services manager Greg Peters presented council with a briefing note on the proposed paid parking program. He explained this program is anticipated to help mitigate increased pressures on Town infrastructure and services during the tourism season.
It is proposed the program will operate between May 1 to October 31, and Drumheller residents would be exempt provided they register their vehicles, with up to four vehicles per household permitted, with additional vehicles to be considered on a case by case basis.
Funding received from the program would help to offset additional costs imposed due to this increased pressure. Any funds in excess are expected to be held in reserve, similar to existing funds in excess from the Hoodoo paid parking program.
Information and feedback is still being gathered from residents and is meant to enhance the community’s understanding of the program, and gather input and concerns. The Town’s communications department has been working closely with Emergency and Protective Services to establish a portal for residents to review information regarding the proposed program, affected areas, cost, and how to use the system.
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Council adjourned to a closed session.

Complete minutes from council meetings can be found on
www.drumheller.ca once they have been adopted.

Council Overview
Information from Drumheller Town Council Regular Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Drumheller Mayor Heather Colberg opened the meeting and reminded residents schools are now back in session for the 2023-2024 school year and to be mindful of school and playground zones within the community.
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Council gave first reading to repeal the East Coulee Trestle Bridge Area Structure Plan (ASP) and set a public hearing for Monday, September 18.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Darryl Drohomerski explained during flood mitigation in East Coulee it was determined there was land contained within the ASP which would be located within the floodway area. Within the ASP, a multi-lot development is referenced, but which has never materialized and the current owners have expressed they have no intention to subdivide the property.
It was recommended to repeal the ASP, which would prevent current and future owners from developing the property.
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Acting Infrastructure Services director Kelcie Wilson provided an update on the status of Aquaplex repairs. The Aquaplex pool has been closed since July 10 when a leak was discovered, along with a medium-sized void beneath the mechanical room floor. Upon inspection it was determined not only was there a void beneath the floor, but a joint on the sanitary service line had failed.
Associated Engineering is currently developing sketches and technical specifications for Knibb Construction to fix the void and sanitary service, which will entail replacement of the exposed sanitary service and flood drain connection, adjusting placement of the hairnet strainer and pump, which will also involve extending the pump well, and installation of two new valves to facilitate maintenance.
It is anticipated the Aquaplex will be able to reopen the first week of October.
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Council moved to a closed session to discuss third party contract, development and policy. When council reconvened, Mayor Colberg opened the public hearing for the proposed Business License Bylaw.
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Manager of Economic Development Reg Johnston explained council had given first reading to the proposed Business License Bylaw on July 10. An open house was held on August 23, which attracted about 15 attendees, and a survey was also conducted in which 10 responses were received; 60 per cent of respondents were in support of regulating short term rentals.
No presenters were registered to speak online or in person, and there was one written submission.
The public hearing was closed and council adjourned the meeting.

Complete minutes from council meetings can be found on  www.drumheller.ca once they have been adopted.