City Council Meeting Highlights

Brandon, MB - Brandon City Council held their regular meeting on Mon, June 23, 2025. In addition to committee reports and enquiries, the following key discussions and decisions were made:

Presentations & Delegations:

• Brandon First presented a recap of 2024 events and outlined several initiatives taking place this year.
• Mike Theriault addressed Council with a delegation on council procedure and governance reform.

General Business:

• A multi-year bid for nine SUVs for Brandon Police Service pursuit vehicles was approved for the total bid price of $703,543. Five units will be delivered in 2025 and four in 2026.
  
  
• Council approved the bid for the supply and delivery of a combination sewer and catch basin cleaner for $898,798, which is expected to be delivered in 2026 due to a 430-day delivery timeframe.
  
  
• The tender for 26th Street Reconstruction Project from Park Ave to Victoria Ave was approved at a cost of $3.5 million. The reconstruction project is set to start in July and will include:
  • Replacement of underground utilities
  • Reconstruction of the entire street including the curbs and gutters
  • Reconstruction of sidewalks
  • Enhancement of the pedestrian crossing at J.R. Reid School
  • Replacement of traffic signals at 26th St. & Park Ave.
  • Modifications to intersections at Balsam Cres. & 26th St. and McTavish Ave. & 26th St.
    
    
• City Council authorized administration to proceed with the construction of a Clubhouse for the Maple Leaf Foods Sports Complex at a total cost of $3.8 million, which surpassed the amount in the 2025 Financial plan. To accommodate this variance, Council approved monies transferred from the Parks Reserve and the Capital Development Reserve.

By-Laws:

• Council approved By-Law No. 7425 to rezone 305 and 307 -14th St to allow for the development of a three-storey nine-unit residential building.
  
  
• By-Law No. 7432 to close and convey a portion of Frederick St., McTavish Ave., and the public lane south of Victoria Ave. E. was read a first time. If approved, the proposed road closures would be consolidated into one parcel to assist with the development of a new childcare centre.
  
  
• Council approved By-Law No. 7418 to amend By-Law No. 7331 to borrow funds for the Southeast Brandon Drainage Improvements Project. Approval to proceed with borrowing funds has been received through the Municipal Board of Manitoba. 

All City Council Meetings are available on the City's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/CityofBrandonMB

All Agendas and Minutes are posted online: https://www.brandon.ca/city-hall/agendas-and-minutes.

The next regular Council Meeting will be held on Mon, July 7, 2025.