Councillor Graham Chaze is a business owner. He was appointed to Council in 2021 to fill a vacancy, then elected to serve the current term of Council. He served on the former Lake of the Woods Development Commission and the Kenora Planning Advisory Committee.
That Council hereby receives this informational report for an amendment to bylaw number 150-2010, Keeping of Animals; and further That Council maintains the current bylaw under Schedule “C”, being a list of Animals Prohibited to be Kept as Pets, which includes All Snakes of the Families Pythonidae and Boas.
That Council hereby approves Application D14-26-09 to: Remove the Holding ("H") provision from the subject lands; Rezone the lands from R3(H) Residential Third Density Holding Zone to R2 Residential Second Density Zone; and further That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the implementing by-law upon confirmation by the Director of Planning and Building Services that a Record of Site Cond
That Council approves the City of Kenora’s 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, as presented by MNP, and accepts the auditor’s statements as fairly presented in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards.
That Council hereby approves Temporary Use By-law Application D14-26-08 to permit a temporary contractors camp with up to fifty (50) beds at 1060 Lakeview Drive and 832 Lakeview Drive, subject to the following conditions: The temporary use shall be permitted for a maximum period of three (3) years from the date of passing of the Temporary Use By-law. The temporary use shall be limited to the accom
That Council hereby approves Temporary Use By-law Application D14-26-08 to permit a temporary contractors camp with up to fifty (50) beds at 1060 Lakeview Drive and 832 Lakeview Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1. The temporary use shall be permitted for a maximum period of three (3) years from the date of passing of the Temporary Use By-law. 2. The temporary use shall be limited to the
That Council hereby approves a new Municipal Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy #HR-2-12 to establish a clear, consistent, and responsible framework for the use of artificial intelligence for municipal purposes; and further That this Policy forms part of the City’s Comprehensive Policy Manual; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this purpose.
That Council hereby approves a utility capital budget amendment in the amount of $2.2 million, funded by debt, to proceed with the design of water and wastewater servicing of 1060 Lakeview Drive, the future site of the All Nations Hospital, Campus of Care, Wiigwaas Longterm Care Facility, surrounding housing and development; and further That in accordance with Notice By-law Number 50-2026, public
That Council hereby delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer from August 24, 2026 to November 14, 2026 to be the financial signing authority for expenditures, outside the current budget, exceeding $50,000 and/or for the disposition of any real or personal property of the municipality which has a value exceeding $50,000 at the time of disposal; and further That the By-law shall come
locally elected trustees provide essential community representation; and Whereas rural and northern communities rely on trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students; and Whereas proposed changes may reduce or eliminate locally elected trustees; Therefore be it Resolved That Council of the City of Kenora hereby requests the provincial government to commit t
That Council approves the Draft Plan of Subdivision File Number D07-26-01 for the lands described as CON 6J S PT LOT 9 PT; PCL14363 S OF HWY 604 LESS; 23R-9268 PART 1, municipally known as 1 Johnson Road, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Owner enter into a Subdivision Agreement with the City of Kenora, to be registered on title, to address all municipal requirements, including but
Whereas locally elected trustees provide essential community representation; and Whereas rural and northern communities rely on trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students; and Whereas proposed changes may reduce or eliminate locally elected trustees; Therefore be it Resolved That Council of the City of Kenora hereby requests the provincial government to
That the following By-law be now read a First & Second Time, and approved in it's present form and presented for a third and final reading: #45-2026 - Budget Amendment - Utility Budget - Water & Sewer Reconstruction
That Council approves an amendment to the 2026 Capital Budget in the amount of $85,000, jointly funded by the Recreation Parking Reserve, Parklands Reserve to design improvements to the Norman Park North Parking Lot and Community Club building exterior; and further That in accordance with Notice By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend its 2026 Capital Bu
That Council authorizes an application to the Regional Senior Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, Northwest Region, for an Order approving the set fines for the offences attached as Schedule “A” to this Resolution which establishes set fines for the Sign Bylaw in the City of Kenora.
That approval be hereby given for the following additional items to be added to tonight's agenda:- 1. Conference Attendance-Councillor Koch
That in accordance with Council’s Travel and Professional Development Policy #CC-7-1 Council hereby authorizes Councillor Lindsay Koch to attend the Northern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) conference in Thunder Bay April 22-24, 2026; and further That all expenses related to this conference be allocated to Councillor Koch’s travel budget.
That Council hereby approves the City of Kenora’s 2024 audited financial statements as presented by the City’s appointed Auditors, MNP.
That By-law number 171-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That Council hereby receives the Capital Needs Assessment reports for the Kenora Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Kenora Water Treatment Plant as information.
That the Mayor and Clerk be hereby authorized to execute the following agreements on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Kenora: NOHFC Funding Agreement – Coney Island Playground Solicitor General Funding Agreement –mental health supports Cambrian Vacuum Corporation – CCTV contract Lake of the Woods Electric - Preston St. Lift Station Generator Replacement Agreement – Gropps Catering – MCSC C
That Council hereby approves an amendment to the 2025 Water and Wastewater utility budget in the amount of $450,000, to be debt financed, to allow for the award of the Water Treatment Plant high lift and low lift pump replacement – Phase 1 Project; and further That in accordance with Public Notices By-law Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby given that Council intends to amend its 2025 Utility
That Council hereby directs administration to request the following delegation meetings with the applicable Minister or Parliamentary Assistant: Community Safety & Well Being – Solicitor General Portage Bay Bridge - Infrastructure Equitable long-term care funding – Finance And further; That direct advocacy continue for the Northern Ontario Travel grant and rural airports as directed by the support
That By-law numbers 137-2025 to 140-2025 and 142-2025 to 152-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in their present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
That pursuant to Section 34 of the Municipal Act, 2001 Council hereby authorizes the permanent closing of a portion of the highway legally described as PIN 42168-0596 PCL 1004 SEC DKF; CROSS ST PL M25; KENORA and declare Cross Street on Plan M25 as surplus to Municipal needs; and further That in accordance with public notices bylaw 160-2022 public notice is hereby given that Council intends to per
That this special meeting be now declared closed at 9:16 a.m.
That Council hereby declares a portion of Minnesota Street legally described as Ontario Street on Plan M248 as surplus to the requirements of the Municipality and permanently close; and further That notwithstanding any provision of the City’s Sale and Other Disposition of Land Policy approved by By-law 158-2017 to the contrary, the said lands may be sold by direct sale to the abutting property own
That Council hereby approves an application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Rural Enhancement Funding Stream for a total of $434,931 for a Pool Enhancement Project at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre; and further That Council hereby approves an additional municipal contribution of $44,000 to strengthen the application, to be funded through Recreation Facility Reser
That Council hereby receives this report of contracts awarded to vendors due to their potential to jeopardize the operation, or without competition, i.e. single or sole sourced, for reasons specific to the situation.
That By-law number 119-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
To authorize the expropriation of the property located at 155 Main Street South, legally described as PIN 42163-0002 (LT); PCL 19833 SEC DKF; PT LT 6 BLK 2 PL 3 BEING THE ELY 65 FT IN PERPENDICULAR WIDTH OF THE SLY 7 FT; PT LT 7 BLK 2 PL 3 BEING THE ELY 65 FT IN PERPENDICULAR WIDTH OF THE NLY 13 FT; KENO (“the Property”) for municipal purposes of Community Improvement and Heritage Rehabilitation a
That Council hereby approves the City of Kenora’s 2023 audited financial statements as presented by MNP.
That three readings be given to a bylaw to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the City of Kenora and Lake of the Woods Marina and Service Centre Inc. to lease a portion of 80 Government Road, Kenora, Ontario for the terms and conditions within the Agreement, and for the purpose as outlined within the formal submission as part of a public request for proposal; and further That the Mayo
That Council hereby approves a settlement agreement with 5901058 Manitoba Ltd. as presented and hereby authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all necessary documents to give effect to the agreement.
That Council hereby approves the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment file number D14-25-04 to rezone the lands described as Lots 2 through 6, Plan M25, adjacent to Fourth Street South from R2 – Residential Second Density to R3[H]– Residential Third Density Zone to permit multiunit residential development, with a hold for site servicing; and further That three readings be given to a bylaw for this pur
That Council hereby approves Planning Application number D14-25-3 being a Zoning By-Law amendment to: -reduce the parking requirement for apartment dwellings, multiple attached dwellings and stacked dwellings outside of the Harbourtown Centre Area from 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit to 1 parking space per dwelling unit; -prohibit the use of tandem parking spaces in the calculation of the number of r
That Council hereby approves Planning Application number D14- 25-3 being a Zoning By-Law amendment to: -reduce the parking requirement for apartment dwellings, multiple attached dwellings and stacked dwellings outside of the Harbourtown Centre Area from 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit to 1 parking space per dwelling unit; -prohibit the use of tandem parking spaces in the calculation of the number of
That Council hereby approves the Harbourtown Centre Business Improvement Board budget request in the amount of $44,653.37 for 2025; and further That Council gives three readings to a bylaw to adopt the estimates for funds to be raised for 2025 on behalf of the Harbourtown Centre Business Improvement Board; and further That in accordance with Notice Bylaw Number 160-2022, public notice is hereby gi
That By-law number 72-2025 be now read a First & Second Time and approved in its present form and presented for Third & Final Reading.
the City of Kenora currently has limited transportation options, with only one licensed taxi service and public transit coverage that is geographically restricted and operates on limited hours; and Whereas residents and visitors would benefit from greater flexibility, convenience, and availability in transportation services, particularly during evenings, weekends, holidays and in underserved areas
Whereas the City of Kenora currently has limited transportation options, with only one licensed taxi service and public transit coverage that is geographically restricted and operates on limited hours; and Whereas residents and visitors would benefit from greater flexibility, convenience, and availability in transportation services, particularly during evenings, weekends, holidays and in underserv