City Council Meeting Highlights - March 17, 2025

Brandon, MB - Brandon City Council held its regular meeting on Mar. 17, 2025. The meeting began with a warm welcome to the new City Manager, Dave Wardrop. Council also gave a special thank you to Terry Parlow, Chief of Emergency Services, for serving as the acting city manager for the past seven months.

• Council received a presentation on the 2025 Two Spirit and Transgender Day of Visibility.

• Reports from the Keystone Centre and Committee of the Whole were presented. Council endorsed a new four-year agreement with CUPE Local 69 Union. This agreement marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for all city employees.

• Exciting events were announced, including the last Wheat Kings game of the regular season is being held this Fri, Mar. 22; Brandon University is hosting the U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball Championship Mar. 21 - 23, and the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair will kick off on Mon, Mar. 31, 2025.

• Two citizen appointments to the Planning Commission were confirmed.

• A Weed Inspector was appointed for the 2025 season as part of the Integrated Pest Management Plan to help control noxious (harmful or poisonous) weeds.

• Several subdivision applications were approved for properties at 353 - 16th St. N., 501 Braecrest Dr., and 1910 Bell Ave. All applications aim to enhance ongoing and future development.

• Council approved By-Law No. 7409 to rezone part of 1910 Bell Ave to enable residential development totaling 80 dwelling units.

• Two By-Laws were read for the first time:
  • By-Law No. 7420: to open a portion of a public road located at the intersection of Maryland Ave & 26th St.
  • By-Law No. 7421: to name the lane in Block 2 Plan 848, connecting Bluebird street and White Swan street, north of Braecrest Drive as "Lee Lane".

The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Brandon City Hall in Council Chambers. Official minutes and agendas are available at https://www.brandon.ca/council-information/minutes-and-agendas.