23 minute sets and five complete meeting recordings.
2026 · 23 MINUTE SETS + 5 FULL RECORDINGS
Who asked and what happened next
Q1 and Q2 are counted from official minutes, with May 26, June 16 and June 23 now checked against the full audio. Q3 includes July 28 plus full audio audits of August 18 and 25. Every audio entry is timestamped.
Distinct substantive questions attributed to council members.
May 26, June 16, June 23, August 18 and August 25, from start to adjournment.
Read the plus sign literally.
A member’s number is the minimum found in the written minutes. Recordings may contain short follow-ups or challenges that never became a separate bullet. Routine chair prompts at public hearings are excluded.
2023 TERM START · FOUR WRITTEN RECORDS AUDITED
November 14 through December 12, 2023.
These entries can be assigned to individual profiles.
Counted in the meeting total, never assigned to a councillor.
Was the formerly contaminated beach-area land suitable for Nunavut Housing Corporation construction?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said a 2021 environmental assessment found the land suitable for residential development.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Would the proposal include removing the boulder from the lot?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the successful proponent would be responsible for site preparation.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Could the proposed infill lots be designated for single-family dwellings?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the zoning allowed single-detached dwellings and council could establish disposal conditions.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Was QIA Lands consulted about development beside Inuit Owned Land?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said QIA had been consulted through the application process.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Had community consultation occurred about the site used by hunters and berry pickers?
- Answer recorded
- Planning described the public process and said the proponent had consulted nearby land interests.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Was there a master plan for land beside Road to Nowhere?
- Answer recorded
- Planning described the General Plan and future subdivision planning.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
How would direct disposal in ATCO Loop work?
- Answer recorded
- Planning explained that consolidation and direct disposal would regularize the existing development pattern.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Had a green-space or public-use option been considered for the Lake Subdivision lot?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the institutional designation permitted public uses and council would determine the disposal process.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
What process would apply if approved on-the-land programming changed or the organization ceased operating?
- Answer recorded
- Planning described permit and lease controls and council's continuing authority over the land.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
What were the other three Sijjanga Exception Zones?
- Answer recorded
- Planning identified the other exception areas in the zoning framework.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Was future development considered in the infrastructure cost-sharing proposal?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the model was intended to distribute eligible infrastructure costs among benefiting developments.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Were developers consulted on the draft cost-sharing by-law?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said consultation had occurred and further engagement was directed before council consideration.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Could staff provide written recommendations on proposed Planning Act amendments?
- Answer recorded
- Staff agreed the recommendations could be brought forward for council review.
- Result or follow-up
- A written staff recommendation was requested for a later council review.
Was the installed sewer pipe adequate for the proposed development?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record discussion of infrastructure capacity but do not name the councillor asking.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Would the existing business relocate?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record the question without identifying the speaker.
- Result or follow-up
- No named speaker is documented.
Would the development include more bedrooms?
- Answer recorded
- The proponent discussed the proposed unit mix; the minutes do not identify the councillor asking.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Did the proposed eight-storey development fit the City's fire and safety capability?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record discussion of code and emergency-response requirements but not the speaker's name.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
What was the timeline for first reading?
- Answer recorded
- Planning outlined the next approval step; the minutes do not identify the councillor asking.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Could the drawings change to increase bedroom counts?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record the question and project discussion but not the speaker's name.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Could the budget process consider other measures to improve street and public safety?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said a public-safety plan and program would be presented later.
- Result or follow-up
- A public-safety plan or program was promised for a later meeting.
What could be done to remove abandoned or crashed vehicles promptly?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said staff would review existing tools and bring information back.
- Result or follow-up
- An abandoned-vehicle report was promised.
What by-laws or mechanisms already allowed timely removal of abandoned vehicles?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said the available authorities would be reviewed for a report back.
- Result or follow-up
- The promised report remained the next recorded step.
Would council receive a report showing the cost and timeline for the five planned 2024 water projects?
- Answer recorded
- The project team said detailed dashboard reporting was available and monthly reporting could be provided.
- Result or follow-up
- Detailed monthly reporting and possible presentations were discussed.
Was the long-term water project's completion timeline comparable with other Colliers projects?
- Answer recorded
- The project team discussed design and construction milestones and the complexity of Iqaluit's program.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Could the schedule be shortened so construction could begin in spring 2025?
- Answer recorded
- The project team said it would continue looking for schedule efficiencies while completing design and approvals.
- Result or follow-up
- Schedule acceleration remained under review.
How often would council receive project updates?
- Answer recorded
- The project team said dashboard reports were available and detailed monthly reporting could be brought forward.
- Result or follow-up
- Monthly reporting was offered.
Why was the non-revenue-water reduction goal only 11 percent, leaving roughly 35 percent?
- Answer recorded
- The project team described the target as an initial measurable reduction tied to the planned repair program.
- Result or follow-up
- Later leakage performance remains trackable against the stated target.
Could council receive a monthly executive summary?
- Answer recorded
- The project team agreed that a concise monthly summary could be provided.
- Result or follow-up
- A monthly executive summary was requested and accepted in principle.
All entries are concise paraphrases of the written minutes. Annual totals remain separate so a partial year is never blended into another.
2024 WRITTEN RECORD · ALL LOCATED MINUTES AUDITED
One additional appeal record has an agenda and registry but no published minutes.
Substantive questions and requests attributed in the written minutes.
A zero on a profile means none attributed in writing, not silence.
| Member | 2024 written floor |
|---|---|
| Kyle Sheppard | 46+ |
| Romeyn Stevenson | 28+ |
| Harry Flaherty | 24+ |
| Solomon Awa | 19+ |
| Kimberly Smith | 19+ |
| Methusalah Kunuk | 5+ |
| Simon Nattaq | 4+ |
| Samuel Tilley | 4+ |
| Amber Aglukark | 0+ |
Councillor Tilley asked if staff can provide an update regarding a plan to repair both the hot tub and sauna at a future Council meeting.
- Answer recorded
- No direct answer is documented immediately after this question in the written minutes.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if there was a plan to recruit additional plant operators and/or train other individuals.
- Answer recorded
- Steve England, Chief Administrative Officer, advised that staff would be presenting a restructuring of the Water Fund in February. As part of the restructuring, there will be opportunities within the organization to provide more critical positions and allocating housing for the positions to attract individuals to move to Iqaluit.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Deputy Mayor Smith inquired about the deadline date to confirm availability with staff.
- Answer recorded
- Tammy Ernst-Doiron, City Clerk, advised that staff required confirmation by February 13, 2024. She noted that once a councillor commits to attending and later has to withdraw, the City does not have the budgetary requirements to cover the additional costs for travel changes.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Councillor Sheppard asked if the City had to legislate the use of passes.
- Answer recorded
- It was pointed out that having a set fare for an elder or senior would clarify the fare for everyone.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if the draft by-law could include wording regarding contactless payment.
- Answer recorded
- It was pointed out that having a set fare for an elder or senior would clarify the fare for everyone.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Taxi Review Councillor Sheppard asked about the taxi driver rental fee of $80 per hour and whether the City should be setting an amount for a service that was used privately.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Savard advised that the service was used quite frequently on the weekend. The cost was based on ten fares per hour and was a reasonable amount.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if Administration would revise the draft by-law to be presented to the Committee or if the draft by-law as amended could be recommended to Council.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Mugford advised that Administration would have to make amendments to the draft by-law. He noted that in recent discussions with Steven Allen, Chief Enforcement Officer, there were concerns regarding the transporting of liquor in taxis. He noted that there was legislation which the By-law Enforcement Officers did not have the authority to enforce. Mr. Mugford suggested that the charges be included in the draft by-law.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked about the $3 million cost for the Apex Cemetery upgrade and the amount of additional space.
- Answer recorded
- Sumon Ghosh, Director of Engineering and Capital Planning, explained that the long- term strategy plan would be completed this year and the expansion would be carried out in phases.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked for a summary of existing projects.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard commented that a workshop should be held to discuss the Engineering and Public Works projects that are being carried out. He advised that public consultation during the budget process had not been carried out.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if the Capital planning process included community consultations.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard commented that a workshop should be held to discuss the Engineering and Public Works projects that are being carried out. He advised that public consultation during the budget process had not been carried out.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked if the new Capital Spending Plan projects could be highlighted.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard pointed out that the first section listed the 2023 carryover projects, which were budgeted in 2023 and would be completed in 2024. He pointed out that the ongoing sewer and water upgrades had different projects budgeted each year.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked if it was possible to coordinate vehicle purchases with other hamlets to obtain a bulk purchasing price.
- Answer recorded
- Rod Mugford, Director of Human Resources, said staff had to follow the Procurement By-law but could investigate bulk purchasing with other hamlets. Councillor Kunuk suggested checking whether City vehicles could be included in Government of Nunavut purchasing, and Councillor Sheppard said the idea had merit.
- Result or follow-up
- Administration could investigate a joint bulk purchase; no later result is identified in this written-record pass.
He also asked if consideration had been given to replace the Apex Bridge with two lanes.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard pointed out that Council did review the options for the Apex Bridge replacement and agreed that the replacement should have two driving lanes and a walking path.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked if the Procurement By-law required purchases to be called under a public tender process.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Mugford advised that the Procurement By-law outlined how to call a public tender and the standard and practices for procurement are followed.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Councillor Tilley asked if the upgrades to the hot tub and sauna at the aquatic centre were included in the proposed Capital Spending Plan.
- Answer recorded
- Steve England, Chief Administrative Officer, advised that repairs to the sauna would be completed by the end of February and the repairs to the hot tub were anticipated to be completed by the end of March.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked if the City receives any money from the scrap metal removal.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. England advised that the contract for the removal of scrap metal required the scrap metal to be shipped out. This was an ongoing contract, which was approved by a previous Council. Mr. England advised that he would review the terms and conditions of the contract to determine if the City receives any funds from the sale of the scrap metal. Mr. England understood the importance of value-added and suggested that this concept could be added to future projects.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked about the decrease in government funding for recreation.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty was unable to provide the details for the decrease in the funding, however, he did explain that if revenues were under estimated and additional revenues were received, it was a benefit.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked if utilidor and trucked services could be separated under the Water and Sewer Revenue and Expenditures.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty explained that separating revenue and expenditures for utilidor and trucked services was possible as there are separate line entries. If Council requests this separation, staff would have to work with the auditors to determine if future statement presentation could be modified. He noted that if it was not possible, staff would be able to provide a supplementary breakdown, which could be used for discussion purposes.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Deputy Mayor Smith noted that the only sport listed under expense was a soccer program and she asked the details of this expenditure.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard advised that the cost was in relation to the artificial turf at the Arctic Winter Games (AWG) Arena.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked whether the $90,000 increase for business travel and education was for an additional councillor to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference and trade show.
- Answer recorded
- Steve England, Chief Administrative Officer, said the increase gave Council the option to send an additional councillor to the conference.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the explanation; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked for an explanation of the reduction in aquatic-centre revenues from 2022 shown in Schedule 11.
- Answer recorded
- Cameron Tumilty, Director of Corporate Services, said he would review the revenues and provide an update to Council.
- Result or follow-up
- A staff update was promised; no later result is identified in this written-record pass.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked for clarification on Public Works and Transportation, contracted costs.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard explained that the contracted costs related to the water breaks and the requirement to call in third-party contractors.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Tilley asked if the residents would see a difference in the water rates.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard advised that this budget does not reflect a change in the water rates. He noted that substantial work was currently being carried out and it was hoped that there would be a reduction in water rates.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked for the definition of a capital item.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty explained that capital assets were long-term assets that were expected to have a useful life of more than one year and are depreciated over time to reflect their use. He also noted that capital expenditures were purchases of assets that exceeded $5,000 or $10,000. Mr. Tumilty pointed out that normal repair and maintenance was not considered a capital expense, but whenever it is improved, the costs are capitalized and the value added to the asset.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked about the Budget Priorities Workshop where councillors spoke about what they wanted to see in the community and there were items that were not included in the proposed budget.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. England pointed out that the municipal election and orientation has an impact on getting budgets approved within the required time frame. He noted that committees provide the structure for councillors to indicate to Administration their suggestions. Mr. England also noted that Administration follows master plans.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
She asked the process to have items included in the Capital budget before it was submitted to the Committee for recommendation to Council for approval.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. England pointed out that the municipal election and orientation has an impact on getting budgets approved within the required time frame. He noted that committees provide the structure for councillors to indicate to Administration their suggestions. Mr. England also noted that Administration follows master plans.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
He asked for an explanation of how disposal of lots would amalgamate the ATCO Loop lots.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds, Director of Planning and Development, explained that disposal of the two ATCO Loop lots was part of the process. The next step would be to resurvey and establish a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), who currently occupy two of the ATCO Loop lots.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson indicated that the City had already held a Councillor Orientation, which included some of the items, and asked if it was necessary to participate.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. England advised that staff could advise Community and Government Services of the items already covered, so that the session would only cover the items not previously provided by the City.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked if there was value in attending the Community and Government Services Council Orientation, as she has never attended an orientation.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Stevenson advised that it was important that Councillors were aware and understood all of the items listed in the session. He felt it was redundant to review items that have already been covered by the City’s orientation.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if the existing structure would be used or would it be removed and a new building constructed.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Michael Croteau advised that a new building would be constructed.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if the Planning and Development staff had any concerns and if they needed direction from the Committee.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds, Director of Planning and Development, advised that there were no concerns with the proposal. He noted that the proposed development would require Zoning By-law amendments and staff wanted to ensure that the Committee was in favour of the proposed construction prior to presenting the amendments for approval.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked for clarification regarding the proposed building having both residential and commercial space.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Michael Croteau explained that the proposed structure could include one or two housing units located above the commercial space.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked for clarification regarding the relocation of the sewer line.
- Answer recorded
- Samantha Toffolo explained that one buried sewer line runs through the parking area and serves Qulliq Energy Corporation. Under the concept plan it would not have to be relocated, and parking stalls could not be placed within the easement.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked if staff had a list of criteria that was used to determine when developments were presented to the Committee, even though they had delegated authority to approve the development.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds advised that there were some unique situations when proposed developments are presented to the Committee.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked if the increase in the delegated authority was for a specified time.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds advised that increasing the delegated authority did not have a time limit. He noted that whenever General Plan By-law No. 898 and Zoning By-law No. 899 were being reviewed, changes could be made.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard inquired as to whether the additional increase in delegated authority was sufficient if proposed developments met General Plan By-law No. 898 and Zoning By-law No. 899 and did not require any variances.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds noted that when developments were larger in scale, they become more debateable. He advised that the proposed increase in delegated authority was based on the City’s Housing Action Plan Strategy. Mr. Dodds pointed out that staff felt that this was an incremental increase, which may increase while reviewing Zoning By-law No. 899.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He inquired about the timeline as to when a discussion would be held regarding the density of the lots to ensure that there were single-family dwellings, multi-residential and affordability housing.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard also asked about disposal of developed lots to ensure that the development was not purchased and used for rental purposes. He wanted to ensure that homeowners had the opportunity to purchase homes.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked how developed lots would be disposed of so the development would not simply be purchased for rental use.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds said lot disposal should be discussed early. The process would use draft development guidelines followed by an approved subdivision plan, development agreement for trucked services and disposal agreement guided by the Land Administration By-law.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the proposed disposal process; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked about building standards.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that construction must adhere to the building code. He indicated that community engagement would provide input on the development, including type of heat and design of structures.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked about transferring the land to the developer for $1 and what strategies would be used to ensure that development would be affordable.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that lot pricing for $1 was a way to partner with the developer to achieve affordable housing. He noted that the definition of affordability was difficult to determine because of various factors, but he was anticipating that he could provide information during the review of the draft Development Guidelines.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if the proponent had trucks available to ship this year.
- Answer recorded
- Order could Mr. England confirmed that there were trucks available providing a Purchase be issued before the end of the week.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked if the cost of the three trucks fell within the approved Capital Spending Plan.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. England confirmed that the purchase amount was within the approved budget.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked for clarification regarding reading of water meters and when the property owner was responsible.
- Answer recorded
- Steve England, Chief Administrative Officer, explained that the property line was used to determine responsibility of the City and property owner.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if a Request for Proposal/Tender could be called this fall to award a competitive contract early in 2025.
- Answer recorded
- Steve England, Chief Administrative Officer, pointed out that calling a Request for Proposal/Tender in the fall would still affect the budgeting process. He noted that any unspent funds in the fiscal year had to be carried forward to the next year’s budget.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked if the maximum amount was being requested.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Pizzera advised that the amount being requested this year was an increase from the $29,000 request last year. Mr. Pizzera reviewed the allocation of the funds.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked if the Iqaluit Hockey League made a presentation to the Recreation Committee regarding the letter of support for the beer garden.
- Answer recorded
- Deputy Mayor Smith advised that a presentation was not made as the Recreation Committee would not meet again until March.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked if the proposed development was part of the overall development project that was presented to the Committee.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds indicated that a presentation was made to the Committee regarding a development project for Astro Hill. He advised that this was the first time a Request for Decision was presented for this particular proposed development.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Nattaq asked if Emergency Services would be able to access the lower level.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that Emergency Services had been consulted regarding the access to the overall complex development, including the proposed development. The fire chief walked the site and made recommendations to improve access for Emergency Services, which are being implemented by the developer.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty noted that the Astro Hill complex had been growing for the past few years and asked if a Traffic Study had been conducted as the area was busy.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds noted that traffic, access and parking was a concern at Astro Hill and perhaps a Traffic Study should be conducted.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked various clarification questions relating to the Site Access Plan.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Hanson provided an explanation and advised that requirements had been met for a private drive aisle for vehicular and fire department traffic.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked about maintaining the walking path during the winter months, not only on the developer’s property but past the property line to the high school.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Hanson advised that the walking trail would be created during construction and would be maintained by the Astro Hill maintenance team. The team would maintain the trail during the winter months and snow would be removed off site or piled in the area noted on the Site Plan.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked for clarification regarding Mr.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds clarified that he referred to the development using an approachable colour palette and appealing design. He advised that the Core Area design guidelines were used for the proposed development, and staff used their understanding of what makes a building approachable and what colours were acceptable.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked if the proposed development was included in the Nunastar Master Plan that was presented to Council.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Hanson advised that development of the property was following the Master Plan. He noted that the proposed development was included in the Master Plan, but the exterior design had been changed slightly. He indicated that there were some minor changes to the Master Plan because of tenants like Canada Post.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
He asked if the project could move forward if the requirement for a Traffic Study was added to the Special Conditions.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard pointed out that the City had the authority to request a Traffic Study in relation to the entrance of a property from the main road. He asked if the City had authority to request a Traffic Study on a property.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if the City had authority to request a Traffic Study on a property.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds pointed out that the City has jurisdiction over the first road that enters the Astro Hill complex and can propose changes to the land. He explained that the City can require various studies, including traffic, access and parking, when a complex is developed on private property, The developer can be required to provide an approved Site Plan based on the studies.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked about the relocation of parking and a possible solution for parking.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds provided the following information: Currently, there are two parking locations, one on the side and one at the back. Move the side parking location to the back Maintain the two driveways at the back to access all of the parking stalls This would eliminate two driveways. This proposal was presented to the developer and is being explored. The proposal would only affect the ground floor.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
He indicated that the developer previously received approval for a development that had larger units and more bedrooms, and asked if that development would be completed prior to starting the proposed development.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that approval of the proposed development could not be delayed based on the completion of a different development. He noted the proposed development would go forward during the construction with the larger units.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if the proposed development was part of the Rapid Housing Plan.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds noted that the proposed development fell within the study area to increase building heights. He explained that amendments to the General Plan and Zoning By-law regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund and Housing Action Plan take up to ten months for approval. In the meantime, variances would have to be approved on an as-needed basis.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked when a satisfactory Parking Plan would be completed so that the Development Permit Application could be presented back to the Committee.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that the developer was working on the Parking Plan and it was anticipated to be presented to the Committee at the meeting on April 16, 2024.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked where the Inuit Heritage Centre would be located.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds, Director of Planning and Development, said his understanding was that it would be in the northwest portion of the land at the end of the road, between the Plateau and Inuit-owned lands.
- Result or follow-up
- The location was described as an understanding, not a final recorded decision.
Councillor Stevenson asked where the money would come from to establish the Outdoor Sports Park Reserve Fund.
- Answer recorded
- Steve England, Chief Administrative Officer, said the item could be included in budget amendments expected at the end of May, when Council could discuss and adjust the amount.
- Result or follow-up
- Council removed the proposed $500,000 figure from the motion so the amount could be considered during the budget-amendment process.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked if a questionnaire was available at the aquatic centre for users to provide input regarding the designation of the saunas.
- Answer recorded
- Deputy Mayor Smith explained that this was a recommendation and no public consultation has been held.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
She asked if the plan included any reference to animal control relating to loose dogs.
- Answer recorded
- Steven Allen, Chief Enforcement Officer, advised that consideration would be given to add animal control to the Iqaluit Community Safety Plan.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked why the Cannabis Consumption, Tobacco Use and Vaping By-law required amendment.
- Answer recorded
- Rod Mugford, Director of Human Resources, said the municipal by-law contradicted the Government of Nunavut’s newer legislation, which superseded the by-law, so an amendment was required.
- Result or follow-up
- The minutes also note that a typo would be corrected before third reading.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked if this was the average amount to design a new access vault.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Adeleke clarified that the project was not for one access vault, but the full replacement of a section of a line, including the access vault. She noted that the proposed cost was a typical amount for designing.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked what would be required to amend the by-law to include a private bus service.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Mugford noted that there was a definition for “Bus Operated as a Vehicle for Hire” and for “Shuttle”, which would fall under the parameters of the Vehicle for Hire By-law. He explained that if there was a bus or shuttle providing a service requiring riders to pay, it would be governed under the Vehicle for Hire By-law. Mr. Mugford advised that the definition could be expanded to include a transit or shuttle bus.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if hotel and airport courtesy shuttles were covered under the by-law.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Mugford explained that courtesy shuttles do not fall under the Vehicle for Hire By- law as no fee is being charged. He noted that gratuities could be accepted based on territory and federal laws.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked about enforcement measures regarding public consumption of alcohol and groups congregating and openly consuming alcohol.
- Answer recorded
- Staff Sergeant Gill advised that they were aware of the problem areas of public consumption of alcohol and there would be additional patrols in these areas.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if the Engineering Department had reviewed the proposal and what the next steps would be in order to move the project forward.
- Answer recorded
- Rod Mugford, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, advised that there had been discussions with both the Engineering Department and Planning and Lands Department.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked why it was necessary to request Council’s permission to use the turf.
- Answer recorded
- Rod Mugford, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, explained that the policy required Council’s support to use the turf.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked whether Tower Arctic Ltd. had the expertise to construct the Apex Bridge replacement.
- Answer recorded
- Tamilore Adeleke, Project Officer of Engineering and Capital Projects, said all three bidders were compliant and that the Purchasing By-law required the tender to be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder. Acting CAO Rod Mugford confirmed that requirement.
- Result or follow-up
- Council later awarded Tower Arctic the construction contract for $2,283,807 plus GST.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked for clarification on Tower Arctic Ltd.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Adeleke advised that Dillon Consulting Limited designed the bridge and their contract expired in 2022 and was not extended as the project was not approved for the 2023 Capital Spending Plan. Ms. Adeleke explained that in order to provide support during the tendering process, Dillon Consulting Limited had a contract for engineering support to enable them to review bids and provide input during the tendering process.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked if Council was permitted to declare more than one civic holiday for Iqaluit.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Stevenson expressed concern regarding the declaration of another civic holiday that was close to the civic holiday in April. He also commented that if another civic holiday was declared, it was very short notice for employers to adhere to. Councillor Stevenson asked if the Government of Nunavut was consulted, as they are the largest employer in Iqaluit.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked if the Government of Nunavut was consulted, as they are the largest employer in Iqaluit.
- Answer recorded
- Rod Mugford, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, advised that the Government of Nunavut was not consulted. He further advised that declaring a civic holiday required a by-law.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson inquired about the hours that the first floor would be staffed.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. McCorriston advised that the first floor would be staffed during the day and with a superintendent during the evening. As well, there would be security staff rotating between all of the sites.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson requested clarification regarding the MOU in relation to the Club not accepting a proposed location because it did not have piped services and was not free of charge, and therefore would remain at the current location.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that the 18-month term would be used to find a suitable location for both parties and Council can include additional terms in the MOU.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty noted that he received comments from community members that they have been asked to not walk dogs in the area.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds advised that no community engagement had been held in the Plateau area regarding the matter. Mr. Dodds noted the concern and indicated he would investigate the matter.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if there has been any community engagement in the Plateau area.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds advised that no community engagement had been held in the Plateau area regarding the matter. Mr. Dodds noted the concern and indicated he would investigate the matter.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if staff had considered alternate locations for the Club and the possible uses of the existing location if the Club was not there.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds advised that a meeting was held with the Club to determine needs and identify opportunities in order to develop the MOU. He noted that the MOU would have to be executed before staff commits time to identify a parcel of land that is acceptable to both parties. He did point out that in the past, some areas were identified as possible locations, which are still a consideration, along with exploring new locations to present to Council.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked for clarification about the unfunded Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessment.
- Answer recorded
- Samantha Toffolo said no additional funding had been secured after the Department of Environment funded Phase 2. Staff could seek funding for Phase 3; a less costly risk-assessment study was another option, but contamination would remain in place with restrictions.
- Result or follow-up
- Phase 3 had not started because funding was required.
Councillor Stevenson asked whether staff were looking for other funding sources for the next environmental assessment work.
- Answer recorded
- Samantha Toffolo said staff had been unsuccessful in obtaining funding from the Government of Nunavut Department of Environment and had not pursued other funding sources.
- Result or follow-up
- No alternate funding source was identified in this written record.
He asked whether the contaminated sites still had to be protected and zoned accordingly even though the Phase 2 assessment did not identify a current threat to soil or groundwater.
- Answer recorded
- Samantha Toffolo said the Land Administration By-law requires contaminated land to be remediated because of liability. She added that risk-assessment studies can identify the contamination and recommend restrictions on the land.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes identify remediation or restrictions as the applicable controls.
Mayor Awa asked if the areas with metal debris and tar used to repair roads would be cleaned up.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo reiterated that there were no immediate plans to remediate/address the contaminants or the aircraft and fuel drums disposed in Apex. She explained that the Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessment would address remediation.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked about plans to clean up the site following an Environmental Site Assessment.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo advised that contaminated sites have been identified in the Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment and there currently are no plans to remediate the area. She indicated that staff could source available funding to undertake remediation. Ms. Toffolo pointed out that the Land Use Permit Fee Policy establishes a fee structure, which is intended to be used for future remediation.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
He asked when the Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessment would begin.
- Answer recorded
- Deputy Mayor Smith reiterated that the Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessment would not start until staff could secure funding.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if there were any penalties for illegal explosive storage.
- Answer recorded
- No direct answer is documented immediately after this question in the written minutes.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if the explosives were being stored since last year or if the building was just constructed and left empty.
- Answer recorded
- No direct answer is documented immediately after this question in the written minutes.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked for clarification as to what happens on the land that does not have a land use permit and whether activities should stop on this parcel while staff gather information on the explosive storage building and explosive storage.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard agreed that the information should be presented at the next available meeting, possibly Council.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked why the land-use-permit fee was set at 7.5 percent.
- Answer recorded
- Samantha Toffolo explained that the 2019 policy permits fees from 3.5 to 7.5 percent of assessed land value and that commercial applicants had been charged 7.5 percent under prior approvals. A higher rate would require Council to approve a new fee schedule.
- Result or follow-up
- Staff said the fee schedule had been evaluated the previous year and was considered appropriate.
Councillor Stevenson asked if the business indicated why they did not have the aggregate removed and land remediated as it was clearly indicated to them last year.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Nakawungu advised that the business indicated they have not prepared another area to relocate the material and are requesting renewal of the Land Use Permit.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if the Land Administration By-law No. 897 allowed occupancy for 18 months.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds, Director of Planning and Development, advised that in reviewing the by- law, an 18-month occupancy falls within the framework. He noted that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) includes 18 months to identify a parcel of land and relocation of the club. He suggested that the Land Use Permit Application not be executed until the MOU is in place, as it outlines commitments by the Club.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked if the Club was changing the structure on the lot to meet requirements.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that an important aspect of the MOU is Clause 2 requiring a not- for-profit organization and the terms of the lease will be terminated if the lands are used to generate profits. He pointed out that the land has been shared with different organizations and it must be clear that the land can only be used for nonprofit use.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Mayor Awa asked who would be involved in the planning and design process.
- Answer recorded
- P. J. Armstrong identified three public-facing steps: a future public hearing during the amendment process, a subdivision plan following the General Plan’s land-development guidelines and community consultation.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes identify the consultation stages; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Nattaq asked about the financial standing.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty explained that the large capital projects required a significant amount of reserve funds, and these projects would soon be completed. He reiterated that capital project spending must be considered going forward. Mr. Tumilty advised that currently, the City is in good financial standing.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Kunuk asked for an explanation regarding the difference in the budget and actual amount under Community Funding.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty explained that the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) provided funding for the construction of Sunrise Place Multi-plex in Joamie Court. He advised that the funds had to be transferred as the multi-plex was constructed.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Kunuk asked if water usage for fire fighting was included in the reported amounts.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. England advised that the usage amounts included water from all types. He noted that fire hydrants were currently being flushed throughout the city so it does not impact the water volume in the reservoir once the pumping program has stopped.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked if this was the only pumping that would take place this year.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. England reiterated that the pumping operation was on standby and staff will determine when pumping would resume once the ice has melted in Lake Geraldine. He noted that Lake Geraldine was higher this year compared to the data from previous years. Mr. England advised that it was optimal to have the reservoir as full as possible prior to freeze up.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Councillor Sheppard asked that future reports include Housing Accelerator Fund project updates.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds said the City had committed to six initiatives: five were on schedule and one might need a date change because of procurement delays. He reported 226 approved units, with 145 under development, and said the remaining unit target was on track.
- Result or follow-up
- Future-report updates were requested; no separate reporting format is recorded here.
Mayor Awa asked whether the proposed hangar would be used by the Department of National Defence.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds said Canadian Helicopters would use it to deliver supplies under its NORAD agreement; the proposed Department of National Defence hangar would be on the other side of the runway.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes distinguish the two hangar projects.
Councillor Sheppard asked about the location of the sewage tanks and if there were standards.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that the sewage tanks would be located on the front of the lot and are typically half buried. He pointed out that the design of the modular units requires them to be located sideways on the lot in order to service them efficiently. Mr. Dodds noted that staff have not received a cross section of the sewer tank, which is a condition of the approval.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked whether workers would occupy the modular units while constructing other homes and whether the units would later be converted to resident housing.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds said he could not answer the occupancy question and referred it to the Nunavut Housing Corporation representative. The later response confirmed one contractor would use both units for workers until summer 2025; the minutes did not promise conversion to resident housing.
- Result or follow-up
- Nunavut Housing Corporation said it would determine the best future use after the units’ intended use ended in 2025.
Mayor Awa asked if the lot could be subdivided into two lots and if so, what would the cost be.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that staff did explore the option of subdividing the lot into two lots. He noted that the lot could not be subdivided vertically as there was not sufficient lot frontage and subdividing the lot horizontally would cost a considerable amount.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard noted that when he asked if the units would be used to house workers, the representative from the Nunavut Housing Corporation nodded, indicating that was correct.
- Answer recorded
- Juanie Pudluk, Associate Deputy Minister, Nunavut Housing Corporation, advised that one contractor would use both units for housing workers who are constructing units on the beach lots. Mr. Pudluk anticipated that there would be one vehicle for each unit.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked the intended time frame that the units would be used for workers and if there would be several vehicles parked in the yard each day.
- Answer recorded
- Juanie Pudluk, Associate Deputy Minister, Nunavut Housing Corporation, advised that one contractor would use both units for housing workers who are constructing units on the beach lots. Mr. Pudluk anticipated that there would be one vehicle for each unit.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if the modular units would be maintained by the Nunavut Housing Corporation to use for workers for construction of future developments.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Pudluk advised that staff would determine the best use of the modular units once the intended use was completed in 2025.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa inquired about the location of the Inuit Heritage Centre.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds indicated the proposed location of the Inuit Heritage Centre and noted that a final location decision had not been made, as talks were still ongoing.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard inquired about the enforcement action that was being taken and what kind of clean up orders were underway.
- Answer recorded
- Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty mentioned that there seemed to be cabins being built everywhere for years. He noted that this has previously been discussed by Council and indicted that as of now, nothing has been done. He indicated that he wanted to discuss this and about Aboriginal and Indigenous rights. He noted that previous leaders worked very hard to get the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement for their own land and it’s like they are being put aside.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He questioned the enforcement authority the City has.
- Answer recorded
- Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty mentioned that there seemed to be cabins being built everywhere for years. He noted that this has previously been discussed by Council and indicted that as of now, nothing has been done. He indicated that he wanted to discuss this and about Aboriginal and Indigenous rights. He noted that previous leaders worked very hard to get the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement for their own land and it’s like they are being put aside.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
She inquired as to whether anyone knew which cabins were historical before the moratorium was put down and which cabins have been built since.
- Answer recorded
- Samantha Toffolo, Planning Contractor, Northern Futures, indicated that they have satellite imagery that is fairly reliable from very shortly after the moratorium was announced. She noted they have means to confirm the current location of cabins.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
He indicated that he would like to see this happen sooner rather than later and asked when a policy could be reasonably expected that the residents could use.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds spoke about next steps. He indicated that things can be presented in phases, such as cabin zones in areas. He noted that as early as the next Committee meeting, the basic structure of the policy could be presented. He stated that the new policy would be launched with the new General Plan and Zoning By-law. He noted that the policy could be rolled out separately and faster or incrementally. Mr. Dodds indicated that something visual could be put before Council in August.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked whether Administration had enough direction to enforce cleanup at the site discussed by Council.
- Answer recorded
- Steve England, Chief Administrative Officer, said Mathew Dodds would return at the next Council meeting with additional findings and Municipal Enforcement would provide an update on that property and other recent enforcement work.
- Result or follow-up
- A Municipal Enforcement update was promised for the next Council meeting.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty inquired as to whether the Municipal Enforcement Department had enough staff to enforce the clean up as soon as possible.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. England indicated that staffing levels are currently suitable for the particular matters being worked on now. He noted that for the future by-law, there will be some comments on how that can be enforced moving forward.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked about the four-year membership term.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Sheppard advised that the membership term was usually the same as the Council term. He indicated that Council would have to confirm the membership at the beginning of each Council term.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked for clarification regarding the Mayor as ex officio.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Bye explained that Committee Membership includes three members of Council. He noted that the Mayor can be added to the membership as ex officio.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Nattaq asked if old barbeques would be included in the metal waste collection.
- Answer recorded
- Deputy Mayor Smith advised that the metal waste collection applied to all metal debris.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked if there would be infill to allow for plant life to make it more aesthetically pleasing.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Kerr advised that currently, the plan is to build the area up, which will be similar to the existing cemetery. He noted that there was no provision for soil for plant life.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Councillor Kunuk asked if cabins had previously been approved in the Iqaluit Kuunga Zone.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds advised that there had been no approval for cabins for recreational and personal use. He noted that approval has been granted for the non-profit on-the-land facilities.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked whether the proposed cabin-zone policy would receive public consultation.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds clarified that the memo itself had not been shared with the Amaruq Hunters and Trappers Association; staff had summarized the policy’s intent and asked for its cooperation and future feedback.
- Result or follow-up
- The answer described engagement with the hunters and trappers association but did not record a date or format for broader public consultation.
He asked if consideration was being given in the policy to allow people to pitch tents.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds clarified that the memo has not been shared with the Amaruq Hunters and Trappers Association. He advised that staff provided them with a summary of the intent of the policy and requested their cooperation and future discussions. Mr. Dodds noted that the Amarug Hunters and Trappers Association indicated that they would cooperate and provide feedback.
- Result or follow-up
- Check later records for a result.
Mayor Awa asked how frequently staff have attempted to contact the leaseholders.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that staff only have the mailing address of the leaseholders, which has not been successful. Staff understands that the PO boxes have been reassigned and no longer belong to the leaseholders. Mr. Dodds noted that there are privacy risks with networking to obtain contact information.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked what the reference to an Inuit-owned developer meant so he could determine whether he had a conflict of interest.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds said the expansion was aligned with the draft NTI Inuit Housing Action Plan and the Land Administration By-law’s private-development framework. A request for proposals would be required and no developer had been identified.
- Result or follow-up
- Stevenson concluded that no decision about a particular developer was before the committee and did not declare a conflict at that time.
Deputy Mayor Smith commented that it appeared that the room was very small, with no windows, and asked if there were requirements regarding the space.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo explained that the Zoning By-law required a home-based business to have a dedicated floor space of no more than 25 percent of the entire floor space. She noted that a daycare requires an access to a bathroom, kitchen facilities and outdoor space. Ms. Toffolo advised that daycare approval was subject to licensing through the Department of Education.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Nattaq asked if the outdoor space would be viewed by the neighbours.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo advised that the Notice of Variance was posted to all of the neighbours within the minimum required radius and was also distributed to any potentially impacted properties and no concerns were received. She noted that the outdoor space was located at the front of the property and no units would overlook the outdoor space. She did note that there were homes across the street, however, she does not foresee the outdoor space being any more disruptive than with any normal activities.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked about parking spaces for caregivers.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo advised that there are four parking spaces available, which exceeds the Zoning By-law requirements.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked about Section 7 relating to land pricing.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Armstrong noted that all the details of the final disposal agreement have not been determined. She felt a land value would have to be attributed to the lot even if it includes an improvement on the lot, as it is a requirement of the Land Administration By-law.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He inquired as to how the Land Administration By-law clauses would relate to market value or development costs and come into pricing if these were being sold as completed properties.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Armstrong noted that all the details of the final disposal agreement have not been determined. She felt a land value would have to be attributed to the lot even if it includes an improvement on the lot, as it is a requirement of the Land Administration By-law.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard also inquired as to whether a separate land value needed to be listed with a sale transaction or could it be an all-in price when the homes were being sold.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Armstrong noted that all the details of the final disposal agreement have not been determined. She felt a land value would have to be attributed to the lot even if it includes an improvement on the lot, as it is a requirement of the Land Administration By-law.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if it was the intent that the developer build streets and lots or was the intent to build the lots and build the houses.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Armstrong advised that the intent was to establish a maximum percentage of land that could be retained by QIA for its own development. She indicated that there was a considerable amount of discussion with QIA regarding the drafting of the MOU. She noted that there was a mutual agreement that QIA would not be in a position to develop all the land within a timeline to recover the cost of land development.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if the City would limit the number of houses the developer could build themselves.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Armstrong advised that the intent was to establish a maximum percentage of land that could be retained by QIA for its own development. She indicated that there was a considerable amount of discussion with QIA regarding the drafting of the MOU. She noted that there was a mutual agreement that QIA would not be in a position to develop all the land within a timeline to recover the cost of land development.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He also asked if consideration was given to developing a structure to reduce rent when a non-profit organization receives funding from various sources.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo advised that applicants would be encouraged to stack funding and the funding sources must be identified in the application. She explained that in developing the policy, consideration was given to simplifying requirements to avoid competing requirements, which could make the applicant ineligible for funding from another source.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty inquired about how frequently the same applicant could apply for the grant.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo advised that there was no restriction on the frequency by applicants and any project cannot receive more than $750,000 in funding. She clarified that the approval of applications by the Director of Planning and Development was envisioned as a collaboration between staff and the applicant to ensure the application meets the requirements prior to approval. She noted that projects would require a Development Permit and could be referred to the Committee for approval.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked about the Director of Planning and Development approving the applications as outlined in Clause 9 (e).
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo advised that there was no restriction on the frequency by applicants and any project cannot receive more than $750,000 in funding. She clarified that the approval of applications by the Director of Planning and Development was envisioned as a collaboration between staff and the applicant to ensure the application meets the requirements prior to approval. She noted that projects would require a Development Permit and could be referred to the Committee for approval.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard posed the question that if the City developed their own non-profit entity, would the entity be eligible to access funds?
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo was not able to provide information on the legal status of a non-profit entity developed by the City.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He also asked if any remaining funds could be used for another project.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo was not able to provide information on the legal status of a non-profit entity developed by the City.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked if the Director of Planning and Development has signing authority for up to $750,000.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds, Director of Planning and Development, agreed that “discretion” should be amended in Clause 9 (e). He advised that he does not have signing authority for up to $750,000. He explained that the Director of Planning and Development would approve the application and the expenditure would be authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked if the taxi fare would increase and if so, what would the amount be.
- Answer recorded
- Rod Mugford, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, advised that taxi fares would not be increasing. He advised that the revision to the by-law establishes a minimum and maximum fare that can be charged. Mr. Mugford noted that the revision allows for a public transit bus service with a lower fare which eliminates the need to establish a public transit by-law.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Deputy Mayor Smith asked if all recreation programs were first come, first served.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. McNeil commented that the lottery system could be program dependent, such as swimming lessons, which could be based on skill level and not age level. Mr. McNeil felt that all of the above suggestions would be considered.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked for additional information regarding the development of the new system for recreation program registration.
- Answer recorded
- Deputy Mayor Smith explained that the Recreation Committee wanted to develop an equitable solution for signing up for recreation programs, instead of being first come, first serve, which is filled within minutes of registration opening. Deputy Mayor Smith did not feel the development of a new system related to software. She commented that staff would have to look at developing a new system before any associated cost would be known.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He noted that the City was currently undertaking a holistic software review for all systems and asked if this could be included in the review.
- Answer recorded
- Deputy Mayor Smith explained that the Recreation Committee wanted to develop an equitable solution for signing up for recreation programs, instead of being first come, first serve, which is filled within minutes of registration opening. Deputy Mayor Smith did not feel the development of a new system related to software. She commented that staff would have to look at developing a new system before any associated cost would be known.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
He asked if the patrols have decreased and if they can be increased.
- Answer recorded
- Sergeant Ivanova commented that patrols could continue around the beer and wine store.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Sheppard asked if the Tundra Buddies Daycare Society were the property owners or the occupants.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty advised that the property is federally owned and is being leased to the Tundra Buddies Daycare Society. He explained that under the federal government Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act, the daycare does not qualify and is subject to tax on the property.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked if there were items that could be completed so an application could be submitted for Round 2 of the Housing Accelerator Fund.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds advised that a funding application would be submitted in the first quarter of 2025.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Tilley asked for an update on the E-Permitting Pilot Project.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds advised that e-permitting launched on November 15, 2024 and is available for any developer to use. He explained that Round 2 funding would require linking the e- permitting with web mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS).
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Mayor Awa asked how many bedrooms the housing units would contain.
- Answer recorded
- Mathew Dodds said the contribution agreement did not prescribe bedroom counts, though staff encouraged a mix. The quarterly report listed 24 one-bedroom, 31 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom units among approvals to date.
- Result or follow-up
- The written record reports the approved mix but does not make it a requirement of the contribution agreement.
He inquired about the definition of a parking space and if the size had been addressed.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo explained that the current Zoning By-law includes that parking stalls be a minimum of 2.7 metres long and 6 metres wide, which is generally a larger sized parking stall. She indicated that there are challenges in Iqaluit and options have been discussed for reviewing parking stall orientation and size.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson asked for confirmation that the proposed amendment was for parking in the Core Area for residential units only.
- Answer recorded
- Councillor Stevenson reiterated that he was aware that the proposed amendment was needed for the Housing Accelerator Fund Application. He noted that during the task forces, there was discussion about parking reduction, at which time, he expressed concern regarding the reduction of parking and the need for parking spaces for vehicles, snowmobiles, boats and qamutiik. Councillor Stevenson reiterated once again that parking is an issue and needs to be addressed.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Stevenson inquired about the timeline and community consultation.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds noted that there were various methods of community engagement when the draft plan was originally drafted and staff felt that the community input was captured. Mr. Dodds advised that there would be other opportunities through the Public Hearing process for community input, and if the three hazard mapping exercises revealed new information that affects the community, staff would obtain additional community input and discussion.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Kunuk asked for clarification in the Sanitation Program Fund, Schedule 4 relating to contracted services and whether it included replacement and repairs to underground pipes.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty indicated that any expenses relating to the utilidor was in the Water and Sewer Fund, Schedule 3.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Alternate Deputy Mayor Flaherty asked how increases in the aquatic centre’s $4.4-million Recreation and Cultural budget could be mitigated.
- Answer recorded
- Bill Williams, Senior Executive Director of Municipal Infrastructure and Planning, said staff would seek operational savings. He identified utility and fuel costs (because the building uses substantial water and electricity) and required aquatic-program staffing ratios as major cost drivers.
- Result or follow-up
- Staff said it would look for savings; no quantified reduction is recorded here.
This is a written-record floor. The plus sign remains because the 2024 recordings have not yet been audited and minute summaries can compress multi-part exchanges.
2025 WRITTEN RECORD237 questions
Counted only from 38 available minute sets. Missing minutes are never treated as silence.
2026 MINIMUM FLOOR129+ questions
Built from 23 minute sets and five completed recordings. The plus sign remains until audio coverage is complete.
2025 WRITTEN-RECORD BUILD · AVAILABLE MINUTES AUDITED
Ten Q1, twelve Q2, seven Q3 and nine Q4 written-minute sets from January 21 through December 9.
59 in Q1, 57 in Q2, 50 in Q3 and 71 in Q4; separate from the 129+ minimum for 2026.
The Jan. 14 workshop has attendance only. The May 8 Governance minute link is unavailable. Neither is treated as audited.
This is a new, separate annual ledger.
The 2025 count is based only on written minutes. It does not claim that audio was reviewed, and it does not convert a missing question in the minutes into silence.
| Member | 2025 written questions |
|---|---|
| Romeyn Stevenson | 69 |
| Harry Flaherty | 43 |
| Kyle Sheppard | 34 |
| Kimberly Smith | 26 |
| Solomon Awa | 19 |
| Methusalah Kunuk | 18 |
| Amber Aglukark | 11 |
| Simon Nattaq | 10 |
| Samuel Tilley | 7 |
AVAILABLE 2025 WRITTEN-QUESTION LEDGER
Had De Beers studied seasonal melt conditions on the proposed winter trail?
- Answer recorded
- De Beers cited weather records since 2010, a year-round weather station and trail conditions as the operating limit.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How many trips or loads were expected to remove the equipment?
- Answer recorded
- De Beers expected 40 to 50 loads in 2025, moved by four-tractor convoys.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had the required permits and licences been obtained?
- Answer recorded
- The proponent listed its CIRNAC land-use permit, Nunavut Planning Commission review and City application.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had De Beers consulted the hunters and trappers organizations about increased public trail use?
- Answer recorded
- The proponent said it met both Iqaluit and Pangnirtung organizations, which supported the trail, and discussed safety and emergency response.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could De Beers ensure returned metal would not enter Iqaluit's solid-waste facility or metal dump?
- Answer recorded
- The proponent said the equipment was functional and expected to be reused or shipped south, not taken to the landfill.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was there a contingency plan to ship the material out at De Beers' expense?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record the same response: equipment was expected to be reused or transported south.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was there any indication the proposed trail would be impassable or otherwise problematic?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said ridges and snowdrift required scouting but reported no immediate red flags; staff did not support the watershed contingency route.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would municipal authorities ensure compliance inside the municipal boundary?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said staff inspect new land-use permits; Administration said remote monitoring would require contracted services.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the trail be packed for safe travel?
- Answer recorded
- The proponent said a groomer would usually be pulled behind a tractor depending on trail conditions.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
After a cabin permit was issued, could people still walk through the plot?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record the question during discussion of public river access but do not record a direct answer.
- Result or follow-up
- No direct answer is documented.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would fences be permitted if they blocked access to the river?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record the question but do not record a direct answer.
- Result or follow-up
- No direct answer is documented.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What revenue would the Option 3A institutional and industrial mill rates produce?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said institutional revenue would rise by about $1.2 million and industrial revenue by about $316,000.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Which mill-rate option did the motion recommend?
- Answer recorded
- Smith said the motion recommended staff's Option 3A.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the difference between the two residential classifications?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said residential 7/8 covered single-unit properties and residential 9/10 covered high-density units such as apartments.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why did Sheppard recommend Option 3A rather than Option 3B?
- Answer recorded
- Sheppard said the options differed mainly in the proposed commercial increase and restated the lower increases he had supported.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were comparable-community statistics available for commercial and mixed-use mill rates?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said staff had not sourced comparable mill rates and had instead reviewed Iqaluit's past practice.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What obligation did the RCMP have to enforce the Traffic Safety Act?
- Answer recorded
- The RCMP confirmed it was obligated to enforce traffic-safety offences.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How many impaired-driving enforcement events did the RCMP initiate or join, rather than attend after a Municipal Enforcement request?
- Answer recorded
- The RCMP could not provide the detail at the meeting.
- Result or follow-up
- The requested breakdown was not provided in these minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How many additional officers were effectively needed to enforce all statutes covered by the RCMP agreement?
- Answer recorded
- The RCMP could not give an exact number and said the detachment was routinely below complement and call volume limited proactive work.
- Result or follow-up
- An exact staffing requirement was not provided.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the RCMP publish a period-specific report showing officers available and calls triaged?
- Answer recorded
- The RCMP then described typical calls per shift and available officer numbers, but the minutes do not confirm publication of a report.
- Result or follow-up
- Publication was suggested but not confirmed.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What operating-cost increase would follow a ten-percent property-tax increase, and would it be passed to tenants?
- Answer recorded
- Nunastar said property taxes are passed to renters and itemized in rent-increase documents.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How much of the City's prior 50-percent water-rate reduction was passed to tenants?
- Answer recorded
- Nunastar said all costs were considered when setting rental increases but did not quantify savings passed through.
- Result or follow-up
- No quantified pass-through was recorded.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How did reduced mixed-use property taxes and lower water rates affect rents?
- Answer recorded
- Nunastar said construction and operating costs were the dominant pressures but did not quantify the effect on rents.
- Result or follow-up
- No quantified rental effect was recorded.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why were construction costs rising?
- Answer recorded
- Nunastar cited materials, shipping and a shortage of trades that increased labour and travel costs.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Which other operating costs had risen over the previous five years?
- Answer recorded
- Nunastar cited insurance increases of 130 percent with reduced coverage and trades salary increases of about 30 percent.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
When would the Governance and Priorities Committee terms of reference be presented?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said they would be presented at the next council meeting.
- Result or follow-up
- A next-meeting delivery was promised.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the appointed Board of Revision hear all property-assessment appeals?
- Answer recorded
- The board secretary confirmed that it would.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What funding applications had been made for the ball fields?
- Answer recorded
- Recreation said the Jays Care Foundation application was unsuccessful and feedback would inform a future application.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What would it cost to install turf on the ball field?
- Answer recorded
- Recreation estimated approximately $100,000.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the next step for the proposed shuttle service?
- Answer recorded
- Municipal Enforcement said council approval would be followed by an application meeting the livery-licence requirements.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How frequently would the shuttle run and how long would a route take?
- Answer recorded
- The proponent estimated a 45-minute Apex-to-airport circuit and gave proposed weekday and Saturday hours.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would signs be installed at shuttle stops?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said signage would be discussed during the application's final stages.
- Result or follow-up
- Signage remained for later discussion.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How many shuttle buses would operate?
- Answer recorded
- The proponent said one initially, with a possible second bus in summer depending on success.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What exactly did the shuttle-service motion approve?
- Answer recorded
- Administration clarified that the request normally went through Taxi Review but came directly to council because of timing.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had the development considered access to the post office along the south side?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said existing and proposed easements would preserve access through the site.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could continued post-office access be formalized?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said an easement would be included and council could add continued access as a motion condition.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could council receive the Astro Hill Traffic Impact Study?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said Engineering had reviewed it and councillors could review the large document.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Should road modifications be undertaken by the City or the applicant's transportation engineer?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the applicant was responsible for water and sewer connections; the minutes do not record a direct answer allocating road-modification responsibility.
- Result or follow-up
- Road-modification responsibility was not directly resolved.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How would the Astro Hill walkways be delineated?
- Answer recorded
- Planning described parking rails and a guard rail.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Who would clear snow from the private walkways and trails?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said Nunastar was understood to be responsible.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
When would the Astro Hill Lookout building be constructed?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said civil work was complete and construction would begin that year.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why was the road not opening as a throughway before the full development was finished?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the master plan was an artistic rendering and the developer could confirm long-term opening plans.
- Result or follow-up
- The long-term opening plan was not confirmed in the minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Where was the access easement on the survey sketch?
- Answer recorded
- Planning identified the proposed easement using the marked sketch.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could council review the Traffic Impact Study?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said councillors could review it, while noting translation difficulty because of its size.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Where was the emergency-access gate on the survey sketch?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes list the question but do not record a separate answer.
- Result or follow-up
- No separate answer is documented.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could City staff attend the FCM conference?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said staff would attend the separate CAMA conference.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would final Governance and Priorities terms return to council before members were selected?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said council could select members immediately, but the matter was ultimately scheduled for a future meeting.
- Result or follow-up
- Member selection was deferred to a future agenda.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How many staff positions would receive the collective-agreement-related increase?
- Answer recorded
- Finance could not give an exact number and said a full complement was 160 to 200 employees depending on casual staffing.
- Result or follow-up
- An exact number was not provided.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were the two absent councillors interested in serving on Governance and Priorities?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said deferral was council's decision; council deferred the appointments.
- Result or follow-up
- Appointments were deferred.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How many bedrooms and how much floor area would each proposed unit have?
- Answer recorded
- Planning recorded five two-bedroom units and one one-bedroom unit and said minimum-size rules applied.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were there plans to acquire private property crossed by the proposed snowmobile trail?
- Answer recorded
- Planning described existing Happy Valley connections and said staff would examine trails on private property.
- Result or follow-up
- Trail acquisition work remained under review.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How would the trail be marked so the land remained reserved for snowmobile use?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it was designated and would receive trail markers after discussion with Public Works.
- Result or follow-up
- Marker placement was still to be discussed.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was Planning aware that council wanted developments to include three-bedroom units?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said staff conveyed that preference and the draft General Plan and zoning by-law included larger-unit language.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had the City acquired other owned and surveyed lots in the same vicinity?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said nearby surveyed lots remained federal and the City had acquired none in the previous 20 years.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was it reasonable to require the federal government to clear debris before transfer?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the proposed transfer was on an as-is basis.
- Result or follow-up
- Cleanup options were to return before the acquisition by-law readings.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the City own the access-road land?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it was untitled municipal land under municipal jurisdiction but not registered to the City at land titles.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the Unsightly Lands By-law apply to the lot?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said its department did not enforce that by-law.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why did section 5.5(c) refer to a Schedule C that did not exist?
- Answer recorded
- Finance confirmed the schedule did not exist and said the reference would be removed.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was it clear that contract awards had to wait until funding streams were in place?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said any more restrictive funding-program rules would govern an award so the City retained funding eligibility.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the City tax each bottle of alcohol to fund education, health and mental-health programs?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said territorial municipal law did not give the City that taxation power.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How many impounded dogs were repeat captures?
- Answer recorded
- Municipal Enforcement estimated approximately 40 percent.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What recommendations had council made on the proposed eight-storey development?
- Answer recorded
- Planning summarized responses involving water, traffic, density, pedestrian safety, bedroom mix, storage and design.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had public consultation been held?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the developer held a public engagement session using preliminary plans.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the Fire Department have equipment required for an eight-storey building?
- Answer recorded
- Planning cited fire-needs and capacity assessments, said the ladder truck was acceptable and said territorial officials would review the design.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the building sit empty because its permit preceded the City's water-upgrade plan?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said Engineering did not expect it to sit empty and the permit could be extended.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could council receive the Fire Department Needs Assessment?
- Answer recorded
- The request is recorded, but delivery is not confirmed in these minutes.
- Result or follow-up
- Document delivery was not confirmed.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would cabins and houses near the river inside municipal boundaries pay a fee?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said council had not set the fee and would do so in a separate by-law.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why did the by-law still reference Ontario's Discriminatory Business Practices Act?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said the reference had not been removed from the prior version.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the Ontario Public Buyers Association code reference be replaced with the City's code?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said the City's Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest would be used.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Should corrections be made before third and final reading?
- Answer recorded
- Council and staff agreed the formatting and Ontario-reference corrections could be made before passage.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the eight-storey development have sprinklers?
- Answer recorded
- Planning and the designer said it would have automatic sprinklers and alarms plus a Fire Safety Plan.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was it standard practice for staff to seek council approval of funding requests?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said approval was obtained when required by the funder, as it was here.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What changes would be made to the walkway?
- Answer recorded
- Planning described replacing the rear boardwalk with gravel, connecting it to a new right-of-way and improving drainage and safety.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Who would maintain the walkways?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the City owned the existing boardwalk and would own the new walkway.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the bedroom mix?
- Answer recorded
- NHC recorded 30 one-bedroom, 11 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom units.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How would homeowners be selected?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the by-law did not establish selection; council could choose the disposal method later.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How would resale and property value work if an owner sold?
- Answer recorded
- Planning described 99-year leases, a 20-year owner-occupancy term and later valuation through the sketch-plan process.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the City prevent owner-occupied units from becoming staff housing or rentals?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the amendment lacked enforcement provisions and options such as spot checks would return later.
- Result or follow-up
- Enforcement recommendations were promised.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why did zoning cap secondary suites at 50 m² while the building code allowed 75 m²?
- Answer recorded
- Planning acknowledged the discrepancy and said the draft zoning by-law would match the building code.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How was the dwelling legally non-conforming and encroaching into another yard?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it predated current rules and might reflect later surveying or older standards.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the City be liable if the stream flooded the proposed addition?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the developer knew the risk, planned higher piles and the City would not be liable.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did staff have input into the final design of the addition?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said small-residential design policies were limited and staff had not controlled the final design.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the proposed development require rezoning?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it would not.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was the proposed development on the snowmobile trail?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it was not on the current trail and room would remain for snowmobiles.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would approval proceed without a public hearing and allow construction?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said council's motion would formalize the decision and residents retained an appeal period.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was the rezoning application for the existing Apex store?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said a store was operating but it could not legally operate until approval.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the Fire Department expect to add volunteers, and how would it recruit them?
- Answer recorded
- The acting chief said recruitment was ongoing and the hall limited volunteer capacity to 15.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were City firefighters trained to fight aircraft fires?
- Answer recorded
- The acting chief said the airport had its own service, while City firefighters had training and a mutual-aid agreement.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did any lots receive more than a ten-percent land-value reduction for drainage or topography?
- Answer recorded
- The assessor was not aware of any receiving a twenty-percent reduction for those conditions.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the difference between an assessor correction and an appeal?
- Answer recorded
- The assessor explained that a correction addressed an error found through review when no formal appeal had been filed.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had research been completed on ditching and flooding?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said Engineering recommended ditching to reduce flooding.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How would the City monitor quarry extraction?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said loads were not monitored and staff were evaluating measurement technologies.
- Result or follow-up
- The monitoring method remained under review.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would extraction fees be passed on to contractors?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said contractors expected project costs to rise and the expense would be passed through.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
When would the quarry survey be registered?
- Answer recorded
- Planning anticipated registration within two to three weeks.
- Result or follow-up
- Registration was forecast, not confirmed.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was the applicant the former West 40 permit holder, and had the earlier issue been resolved?
- Answer recorded
- Planning confirmed it was, said the old permit ended and described efforts to remove remaining encumbrances.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why were Motor Vehicle Act offence numbers so low?
- Answer recorded
- RCMP could not provide further detail and promised a report at the next meeting.
- Result or follow-up
- A next-meeting report was promised.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was other police work preventing Motor Vehicle Act enforcement?
- Answer recorded
- RCMP said Criminal Code matters took priority.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would officers patrol the liquor store and beaches by vehicle and ATV during summer?
- Answer recorded
- RCMP said patrols would continue, random check stops would increase and members were training on roadside screening devices.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What did the environmental site assessment establish?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said Phase I and II work was complete on one lot and Phase II work was commissioned for the second.
- Result or follow-up
- The second Phase II assessment remained pending.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would community consultation occur before the mixed-use development proceeded?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the area was designated high density and Uquutaq had conducted community engagement.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
When would the concept plan be available?
- Answer recorded
- Planning expected a development-permit application in approximately seven months, tied to funding.
- Result or follow-up
- The target remained conditional.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the proposed bedroom mix?
- Answer recorded
- Planning recorded 24 one-bedroom, 18 two-bedroom and six three-bedroom units, with 20 percent barrier-free.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How was the number of affordable units determined?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it met CMHC's definition.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What did affordable rental mean in this proposal?
- Answer recorded
- Planning referred to CMHC values; Uquutaq described an income-tested, Inuit-specific program based on a 2020 survey.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the proponent access affordable-housing funding for the 16 units?
- Answer recorded
- Uquutaq said several programs were available, including Nunavut's housing-supply incentive.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What did the special environmental-indemnity lease clause mean?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said remediation could exceed the lot value and the clause shifted contamination liability to the lessee.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the development include a homeless centre?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it was residential housing with some affordable units, not a shelter.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What commercial use would occupy the ground floor?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said no tenant was secured and the proponent sought a non-profit or low-cost commercial tenant.
- Result or follow-up
- The tenant remained unknown.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had staff asked the dental-clinic housing developer for three-bedroom units?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it communicated council's preference and was drafting a larger-unit policy not yet enforceable.
- Result or follow-up
- The larger-unit policy remained in draft.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was an elevator required in the four-storey building?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the project was legally three storeys with a loft and did not require an elevator.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would extending construction terms delay subdivision paving?
- Answer recorded
- Planning did not know the paving schedule and noted a new lessee could receive up to two years.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were the sewer upgrades complete?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said one capital-project item remained but the area was generally cleared for small-scale development.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was the reported on-site sewer-tank cost accurate?
- Answer recorded
- Planning verified earlier advice that it could cost up to $300,000, depending on development size.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had duplex materials been ordered without a development permit?
- Answer recorded
- Planning confirmed materials were ordered without a permit or fees and said approval was uncertain.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
If an extension allowed a different design, how would that affect the decision to proceed?
- Answer recorded
- The developer said amendments would be considered and it wanted to build after investing in the lot.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What remained outstanding on the development-permit application?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it came after the construction deadline and was paused pending direction on the lease breach.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could RCMP patrol frequency at the beer and wine store be increased?
- Answer recorded
- RCMP said daily ATV patrols were encouraged but frequency depended on calls and available resources.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How many additional RCMP officers were needed?
- Answer recorded
- RCMP said an exact number was difficult; the current complement was sufficient when members remained in Iqaluit, but outside deployments created challenges.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the status of the private business interested in providing transit?
- Answer recorded
- Administration promised an update at a future meeting.
- Result or follow-up
- A future update was promised but not recorded here.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would transit funding support a private operator or create a City service?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said the work would assess community needs and delivery models and would not prevent a private model.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why was a City vehicle-impound lot no longer required?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said the City had an agreement with a contractor for towing and impound services.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What would outdoor kennels cost and where would the money come from?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said the work would be assessed through an RFQ, used existing dog-pound funds and was estimated at about $90,000.
- Result or follow-up
- Estimate only; no award was recorded at this meeting.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How much of the baseball field would receive turf and what quality would be used?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said Phase 1 covered the infield, further funding would be sought and the selected product was reputable.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the value of the City's in-kind support for the Nunavut Tradeshow?
- Answer recorded
- Administration described setup, venue and staff support, said it was no longer needed after a venue change, and noted the budget already included $10,000; anything more would need an amendment.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could council control what NHC constructed on the vacant Apex lot?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the lot was too small for a ballot, was intended for public housing and could fit a smaller prefabricated three-bedroom unit.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would a partial development-charge exemption for Uquutaq set a precedent?
- Answer recorded
- Planning pointed to Uquutaq's non-profit rental purpose and lack of profit generation.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
When would Uquutaq build, and could the decision wait for a possible federal development-charge program?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said Uquutaq aimed for 2027, federal details were unknown and payment was a development-permit condition.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were funds budgeted for the City to cover the remaining development charge?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said development charges fund capital projects and that various sources offset those projects, without identifying a specific budget line.
- Result or follow-up
- A specific funding source was not identified in the minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was the $7.50-per-cubic-metre extraction fee new?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it was a new fee and the previous extraction fee had last been collected in 2017.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What revenue was expected during the ten-month quarry permit?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said little extraction remained for the permit period but did not provide a dollar estimate.
- Result or follow-up
- No revenue estimate was recorded.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would a company face a penalty for earlier non-compliance before receiving a quarry permit?
- Answer recorded
- Administration described notices, discussions and arrears checks, and said no arrears were owing, but did not record a separate penalty.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the next step for the by-law index?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said committee could direct the next step and staff could present active by-laws for review, potentially leading to searchable by-laws.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did an original by-law remain active after another by-law repealed it?
- Answer recorded
- The committee chair and clerk said no; the repealing by-law controls and amendments to a repealed by-law also fall away.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Do amending by-laws keep all of the by-law information together?
- Answer recorded
- The clerk said council can amend an original or pass a replacement consolidating the material; amendment by-laws state the revisions explicitly.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the index be sorted to provide additional information to council?
- Answer recorded
- The clerk said it was an Excel file and staff could provide identified categories for review.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could he receive a copy of the by-law-index spreadsheet?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record the request but no direct response.
- Result or follow-up
- Provision of the spreadsheet was not confirmed in the minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could staff provide obsolete, housekeeping and active by-law lists for the November meeting?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record the request without a direct answer.
- Result or follow-up
- Delivery by November was not confirmed in the minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What process determines whether a by-law needs amendment?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said new by-laws going to council should first be presented to committee.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What happens when a by-law arises from an ongoing council discussion without going to committee?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said new by-laws should be presented to committee before council.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were obsolete by-laws still posted on the City website?
- Answer recorded
- The clerk said the prior posting process was unknown and repealed by-laws could be removed or archived after staff review.
- Result or follow-up
- Website cleanup required further staff review.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the standing-committee report be ready for the next meeting?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said the framework and report would return at the next meeting.
- Result or follow-up
- A next-meeting report was promised.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could administration investigate taxi vouchers without printed expiry dates being rejected and print expiry information when applicable?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said vouchers without a printed date did not expire; Caribou Cabs agreed to continue honouring them and the City said it would issue an update.
- Result or follow-up
- A public-information update was promised.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How often and at what times were foot and ATV patrols and check stops occurring?
- Answer recorded
- RCMP said patrols generally occurred between 6 p.m. and midnight and timing could be added to future reports.
- Result or follow-up
- Future reports were to include timing information.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would additional patrols and check stops be carried out in the fall?
- Answer recorded
- RCMP said members were encouraged to patrol high-risk areas.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the RCMP report include public-drinking and intoxication charges?
- Answer recorded
- RCMP said changes to the standard report required approval but specific information could be provided separately.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would car washing have a seasonal time limit to prevent road icing?
- Answer recorded
- Administration had no recommended time limit, retained authority to reinstate restrictions and said reservoir top-up pumping had not been required that year.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could cars be washed with creek water?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said Fisheries and Oceans Canada would be able to comment on creek-water use.
- Result or follow-up
- The minutes do not record a DFO answer.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could Iqaluit introduce alcohol-purchase limits similar to Rankin Inlet?
- Answer recorded
- The question led to council discussion and direction for letters and intergovernmental follow-up; no immediate policy change was recorded.
- Result or follow-up
- Letters and further government discussion were directed.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the capital plan include both new and ongoing projects?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said the draft showed both 2025 and 2026 projects and staff continued moving non-capital items to the operating budget.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What qualifies as a capital project?
- Answer recorded
- Finance cited long-term tangible assets, construction, design and some plans and studies.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was the Federal Road water-service extension completed?
- Answer recorded
- Engineering said it would be completed that year.
- Result or follow-up
- Completion was forecast for 2025, not confirmed as closed out.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were four new garbage trucks purchased?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said council reduced the purchase to two; both had arrived on the second sealift and were operating.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the colour chart identify multi-year projects?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said it did not and promised to add a way to identify them.
- Result or follow-up
- A multi-year marker was promised.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Which areas would receive wastewater expansion so development would not require accessory storage tanks?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said requirements were site-specific and that the broader work could take until 2027–28, with some areas earlier.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had staff considered replacing outdated dispatch equipment?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said it was unaware of a problem but Silent Knight upgrades were planned that year.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was underground work considered before paving Apex and Plateau?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said safety was the priority, no underground work was anticipated and drainage improvements would accompany paving.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why was lagoon aeration construction scheduled for 2027, and could it begin sooner?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said design and engineering were budgeted for 2026, construction for 2027 and dredging would be funded in operations.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What makes a pipeline critical?
- Answer recorded
- Administration cited individual renewals and patches, historical failures, studies, modelling of older areas and Public Works priorities.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were the waste-transfer-station and landfill projects complete and becoming operational assets in 2025?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said both projects were finalized in 2025, but operations would be addressed in the 2026 operating budget and the bale system would be phased in.
- Result or follow-up
- Operational timing and costs remained pending.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was a new fire hall no longer a priority?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said no construction funding was secured, current-hall improvements would proceed and a $500,000 infrastructure review would revisit the options.
- Result or follow-up
- The infrastructure review and workshop remained pending.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were two Astro Hill budget lines the same project?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said they were parts of one project: federally funded water infrastructure and City-funded wastewater work.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How were the Astro Hill project amounts determined?
- Answer recorded
- Engineering cited consultant information for ongoing work and staff experience on comparable projects.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the draft include any solid-waste projects?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said no capital project was included and described separate research into micro-gasification and incineration.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Where would the roughly $83-million capital budget funding come from?
- Answer recorded
- Finance identified approximately 56% federal, 7.25% territorial and 36.52% City funding, with reserves and operating revenues supporting cash flow.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would Plateau paving include safety measures?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said paving was capital-funded and traffic-calming work was in the operating plan for 2027 after paving.
- Result or follow-up
- Traffic calming was deferred until after 2026 paving.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the metal railing be changed to prevent future incidents?
- Answer recorded
- The recorded answer discussed paving, later traffic calming and RCMP enforcement but did not specify a railing change.
- Result or follow-up
- No railing change was confirmed.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the status of the letters and meeting requested after council's earlier alcohol discussion?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said a PSA had been issued, ministerial letters were drafted for after the territorial election and deputy-minister contacts were underway.
- Result or follow-up
- Letters and intergovernmental meetings remained in progress.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the proposed commercial building include signs identifying accessible parking?
- Answer recorded
- Planning recorded the request, said the developer would be advised and described an on-grade entrance, elevator and pedestrian let-downs.
- Result or follow-up
- Developer notification was promised; installation was not confirmed in these minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did every proposed NAM resolution require an accompanying council letter or motion?
- Answer recorded
- The deputy mayor clarified that each resolution would require a supporting council motion.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could NAM ask the territorial government to share its corporate travel codes?
- Answer recorded
- The deputy mayor and mayor described NAM's resolution process and said the territorial government would decide whether to share the codes.
- Result or follow-up
- Council adopted Motion 25-224 requesting that NAM pursue it.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How much additional planning and by-law work was required before the shared development vision could proceed?
- Answer recorded
- QIA and Planning listed further land-disposal, zoning, development-scheme, subdivision and servicing approvals.
- Result or follow-up
- Further council approvals and engineering analysis were required.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had the original development plan changed?
- Answer recorded
- QIA said the master plan remained conceptual after years of discussions.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had Iqaluit residents agreed to the proposed development?
- Answer recorded
- QIA said Inuit-focused engagement was planned for November and public engagement for January before a plan was finalized.
- Result or follow-up
- Community engagement was promised.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How long would it take for the Sivumugiaq project to come to fruition?
- Answer recorded
- Planning described a phased timeline; the developer anticipated water and sewer work in July 2026 and first-stage construction in 2027–28.
- Result or follow-up
- Design engineering was expected by January 2026.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What precautions would apply if fuel or oil spilled at the Canadrill temporary site?
- Answer recorded
- Planning cited territorial environmental law, investigation and applicant-funded remediation.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would gravel fill be placed over the Canadrill site or would the existing ground be used?
- Answer recorded
- Planning anticipated gravel fill, a culvert and a driveway over the ditch.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What assurance prevented the eight-month permit from being extended?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said any extension would return with other renewal requests and was not guaranteed.
- Result or follow-up
- No absolute assurance was recorded.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How were potential applicants told that land was available for temporary permits?
- Answer recorded
- The deputy mayor and Planning described an open application process, prior land inventory and the Land Administration Policy.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was the area between proposed locations A and C reserved for a vehicle impound lot?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it had been reserved for an impound lot but was later repurposed for dog-pound expansion.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had the City considered expanding caretaker suites or shared accommodations above industrial properties?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said options existed but further council direction, territorial-law review and zoning work would be needed.
- Result or follow-up
- A future by-law amendment or direction would be required.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What regulations governed structures on the existing dog-team area?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the land was then General Industrial, structures lacked permits and an Open Space designation could better regulate culturally related sheds and storage.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How would occupied West 40 lots, particularly Lots 33–35, be disposed of fairly?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the Commissioner-owned lots would be vacated and offered through competition without weighting current occupants.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had a geotechnical study determined whether permafrost would make development expensive?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said an assessment found the area was mostly permafrost and the development estimates accounted for it.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would lots be disposed of soon enough for use in the 2026 construction season?
- Answer recorded
- Planning anticipated the first competition in the first or second quarter of 2026, subject to approvals, design and surveying.
- Result or follow-up
- The 2026 disposal timeline remained conditional.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had the condition of the sloped land and previously contaminated areas improved?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said assessed areas had been remediated and would continue to be monitored.
- Result or follow-up
- Environmental monitoring was to continue.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What would happen to the dog team displaced by proposed Lot 38?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said consultation had occurred and no displacement would happen until a plan was in place.
- Result or follow-up
- Relocation planning and consultation were to continue.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What relocation support would be provided to the affected dog-team owner?
- Answer recorded
- Planning discussed a possible 0.7-acre alternative and continuing discussions but did not record a defined support package.
- Result or follow-up
- Support details remained unresolved.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the City retain access to lots for temporary construction laydown?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said West 40 lots were intended for long-term leases and other temporary areas were being explored.
- Result or follow-up
- Alternative temporary laydown locations were still being explored.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Where did non-profit organizations fit within the West 40 plan?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said some non-profits might bid on eco-tourism lots while on-the-land organizations generally sought roadless locations.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would applications open for the newly zoned on-the-land areas?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the application process would open.
- Result or follow-up
- Application opening was promised; no date was recorded.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the difference between Site Plan A and Site Plan B?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said Plan A used one driveway with less-visible parking, while Plan B placed four pull-in/back-out stalls along the road; staff preferred Plan A.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the City contribute more than the $2,000 ice-time waiver to Hockey Helps the Homeless?
- Answer recorded
- Recreation identified staff, marketing and youth-centre support as possible in-kind contributions.
- Result or follow-up
- Additional in-kind staff support was suggested.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the Noble House rebate remove tax on the land as well as the burned building?
- Answer recorded
- The mayor clarified that only the destroyed improvement was rebated; land tax remained payable.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could budget-variance reports be produced quarterly and presented to Finance Committee?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said the reports could go quarterly after each quarter closed, although a separate Q4 report was unlikely because year-end statements would follow.
- Result or follow-up
- Quarterly Finance Committee reporting was accepted in principle.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did financial analysis account for seasonal changes in water and sewer use?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said staff used year-over-year monthly comparisons and considered seasonal and commercial variation.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could council create a separate tax class for religious properties soon enough to avoid raising the exemption cap?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said Class 14 had already been created for churches, but current applications would still exceed the $300,000 relief cap.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was property-tax relief becoming more expensive?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said yes: more applications were being approved and the $300,000 cap was nearly depleted.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had staff written to churches about assessment changes?
- Answer recorded
- Finance described PSAs, letters to previous recipients and email reminders, but could not confirm a 2023 communication.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would sanitation fees rise considerably once the waste-transfer station began operating?
- Answer recorded
- Staff said costs and fees still required review, expected a future budget amendment and anticipated sanitation-fee adjustment in 2027.
- Result or follow-up
- Budget amendment and 2027 fee review were forecast but not yet completed.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the proposed site need a variance if redesigned as a 10-unit building?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said a 10-plex would comply without a variance and could be approved administratively.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did staff communicate council's desire for three-bedroom units?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said three-bedroom units were discussed, but the City lacked regulatory power to require them.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the developer intend to use the adjacent City lot for parking?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said six on-site spaces were proposed and described the Core Area parking standard.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had the developer considered access to upper floors?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said upper-floor accessibility had not been discussed with the developer.
- Result or follow-up
- Accessibility beyond the ground floor remained unaddressed in the minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
When were the two development lots amalgamated?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said they had not been formally amalgamated; they were adjacent and under common ownership.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What provisions protected the integrity of the snowmobile trail?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the drainage easement protected intersecting trail areas and the building could not occupy the easement.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was there access to the lot near the church?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said a nearby lot had been landlocked but a drainage easement existed.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the existing house be demolished?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it would be demolished for the proposed multi-unit development.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How would the development site be accessed?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said access would be from Mattaaq Crescent after demolition.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had emergency-vehicle access and safety been considered?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said emergency vehicles could use the Mattaaq Crescent entrance and parking area to reach the front entrance.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
If the proposal became a compliant 10-plex, could the City reject it on grounds that would survive appeal?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said a compliant proposal offered no clear appeal provision and the Development Appeal Board would decide any appeal.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the petition raise concerns specifically related to the requested variance?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it cited trail proximity but opposed the development generally, not the variance itself.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Were the petition's concerns directed at a building that otherwise complied with the by-laws?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the petition opposed the development but did not oppose the variance as such.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would market pricing and no instalments restrict lots to applicants with more capital?
- Answer recorded
- Planning acknowledged that no-instalment terms could be a barrier, although the land price was expected to be smaller than later development costs.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would West 40 lots cost less than the recently disposed Joamie Court lots?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said West 40 would use market value and might be cheaper because the lots were unimproved and had fewer potential buyers.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the estimated $747,000 drainage levy apply only to Phase 1 or the whole subdivision?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the levy related to the full subdivision.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the pricing decision wait until appraised values were available?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said committee could defer or direct staff to return with a pricing chart before competition.
- Result or follow-up
- No amendment was ultimately pursued at this meeting.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could eco-tourism lots use City financing while industrial lots required payment up front?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the Land Administration By-law allowed council to accept instalments for specified lots.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
How would the disposal process proceed for industrial businesses?
- Answer recorded
- Planning cited a February 2026 Phase 1 target but warned further information requests would alter the schedule.
- Result or follow-up
- The February 2026 target remained conditional.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why use market value rather than cost recovery?
- Answer recorded
- Planning cited council's 2021 policy, varying lot conditions, fairness and the ability to avoid selling below development cost.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would businesses affected by QIA development receive priority for West 40 lots?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said the disposal proposal gave no priority to current industrial leaseholders and used first-come, first-served processing.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Which existing industrial lots were actually being displaced by QIA development?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it was not aware of any company being displaced by the master plan.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had environmental assessments been conducted in the West 40?
- Answer recorded
- Planning referred back to environmental assessments discussed at the previous meeting.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the lot-disposal criteria provide preference to Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said no such preference applied to commercial and industrial lots under the existing by-law.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did committee expect Inuit preference in West 40 lot disposal?
- Answer recorded
- The minutes record the question but no direct answer before the next exchange.
- Result or follow-up
- No committee position was recorded in response.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did the current by-law allow Inuit preference in the proposed disposal method?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said legal review and a separate by-law-amendment motion would be required.
- Result or follow-up
- Legal and legislative changes would be required.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What would it cost to install turf across the entire field?
- Answer recorded
- Recreation estimated approximately $250,000 for the outfield.
- Result or follow-up
- Staff were pursuing other funding sources.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Had corporate sponsorship opportunities been considered?
- Answer recorded
- Recreation said staff were working on funding and sponsorships.
- Result or follow-up
- Sponsorship work remained underway.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Did any council members attend the internal alcohol and public-safety meeting?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said the meeting followed council direction and involved deputy ministers, RCMP and Justice representatives; the minutes did not identify attending councillors.
- Result or follow-up
- Councillor attendance was not answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What was the outcome of the internal alcohol and public-safety meeting?
- Answer recorded
- Administration explained why the meeting occurred but the written minutes did not state a concrete outcome.
- Result or follow-up
- Outcome not documented in the minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would the proposed internal working group include Inuit, MLAs, frontline workers and residents?
- Answer recorded
- No direct answer to the proposed membership was recorded in the written minutes.
- Result or follow-up
- Membership remained unresolved in this record.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Could the approved meeting calendar later be amended?
- Answer recorded
- The clerk said council could approve changes or the chair could adjust dates for availability and operations.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why was the Public Safety Committee being converted to an internal working group?
- Answer recorded
- Stevenson summarized concerns about effectiveness and said an administrative group might produce better outcomes while still reporting to council.
- Result or follow-up
- Motion 25-258 was defeated 3–4.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Why raise the exemption cap by $200,000 when the previous $300,000 limit had not historically been reached?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said 2025 applications were expected to exceed the existing cap.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What had changed in the 2026 mill-rate by-law?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said rates remained unchanged and a zero-rate class for churches and places of worship had been added.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Would consultation continue and what support would ensure dog-team concerns were heard?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said discussions would continue, a meeting was scheduled and the cultural-protection and Open Space designations remained.
- Result or follow-up
- Consultation and protection work remained ongoing.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
What additional capability and benefit would the new pumper truck provide?
- Answer recorded
- The fire chief said it would replace an 18-year-old engine, fit the existing hall and retain needed capability with simpler maintenance.
- Result or follow-up
- Council awarded $1,527,197 plus GST with a $100,000 contingency.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
Was QIA no longer planning to blast the proposed development site?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it knew of no application to continue blasting and that QIA preferred to follow the site's natural grade.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
- Wording
- Concise paraphrase of the written minutes.
MINIMUM DOCUMENTED QUESTIONS · THROUGH AUGUST 25
| Member | Questions | Examples of subjects raised | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Awa | 14+ | Committee structure; funeral funding; elder fees; housing alternatives | Official meeting ↗ |
| Kimberly Smith | 19+ | Event timing and staff capacity; ambulance coverage; housing wait list | Official meeting ↗ |
| Harry Flaherty | 22+ | Parking; fire capacity; quarry arrears; sponsorship policy | Official meeting ↗ |
| Amber Aglukark | 4+ | Taxi-service standards; complaints; reconciliation; youth programming | Official meeting ↗ |
| Methusalah Kunuk | 7+ | Apex dock representation; search and rescue; fire safety; buried water pipes | Official meeting ↗ |
| Simon Nattaq | 3+ | Funeral-program eligibility; Ulu Lane expansion; committee participation | Official meeting ↗ |
| Kyle Sheppard | 25+ | Bowhead-hunt support; road scope; public drinking; water capacity | Official meeting ↗ |
| Romeyn Stevenson | 33+ | Sidewalks and drainage; family-sized housing; tax arrears; finance systems | Official meeting ↗ |
| Kuthula Matshazi | 0+ | July 28 minutes plus both August recordings audited; no countable question found | Official meeting ↗ |
| Samuel Tilley | 2+ | How public-safety restructuring would be measured and handled | Official meeting ↗ |
A request for explanation is counted; comments without a question are not. Routine chair prompts are excluded. Matshazi’s zero is limited to the July 28 minutes and the fully reviewed August 18 and 25 audio, not a claim about meetings that have not been audio-audited. June 23 predates his swearing-in.
COVERAGE BY QUARTER
12 meeting records reviewed.
10 meeting records reviewed; May 26, June 16 and 23 also audio-audited.
3 meeting records reviewed.
MEETING-BY-MEETING · Q2 + AVAILABLE Q3
| Date / meeting | Questions | Attributed in record | Subjects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 14Council #04 | 1 | Sheppard 1 | ICC in-kind support | Minutes ↗ |
| Apr. 21Planning & Development #04 | 12 | Stevenson 5 · Flaherty 4 · Awa 1 · Smith 1 · Kunuk 1 | Housing density, parking, fire safety and process | Minutes ↗ |
| Apr. 28Public Hearing #03 | 0 | No substantive councillor questions documented | Cannabis-establishment zoning | Minutes ↗ |
| Apr. 28Council #05 | 3 | Stevenson 2 · Sheppard 1 | Debt repayment and housing rezoning timing | Minutes ↗ |
| May 5Governance & Priorities #03 | 7 | Flaherty 3 · Smith 2 · Sheppard 2 | Support letters and emergency services | Minutes ↗ |
| May 12Council #06 | 0 | No substantive councillor questions documented | Zoning, sponsorship and correspondence | Minutes ↗ |
| May 26Public Hearing #04 | 0 | No substantive councillor questions documented | Hospital Hill housing rezoning | Minutes ↗ |
| May 26Council #07 | 10 | Sheppard 5 · Stevenson 5 | Public drinking, water capacity and housing mix | Audio ↗ |
| Jun. 16Governance & Priorities #04 | 8 | Flaherty 2 · Sheppard 2 · Stevenson 2 · Smith 1 · Aglukark 1 | Business support, youth programming, quarry permits and land use | Audio ↗ |
| Jun. 23Council #08 | 9 | Smith 3 · Sheppard 3 · Stevenson 2 · Kunuk 1 | Event timing, mural, sidewalks, drainage, roads, pipelines and bowhead-hunt support | Audio ↗ |
| Jul. 28Council #09 | 6 | Flaherty 3 · Sheppard 3 | Taxis, Tundra Ridge, sponsorship and cancer care | Minutes ↗ |
| Aug. 18Governance & Priorities #05 | 9 | Stevenson 7 · Aglukark 2 | Finance systems, tax arrears, family-sized housing, closed-session access and taxi oversight | Audio ↗ |
| Aug. 25Council #10 | 1 | Kunuk 1 | City representation in Apex dock discussions | Audio ↗ |
The City’s Q2 attendance grid contains ten meetings; all ten corresponding minute sets are included here, and May 26, June 16 and June 23 have also been checked against the complete audio. Q3 includes the July 28 minutes and full audio for August 18 and August 25. No published minutes were located for either August meeting, so the Site does not infer anything from their absence.
FULL-AUDIO LEDGER · FIVE COMPLETE RECORDINGS
What plans did the RCMP have for addressing public drinking during the coming warmer months?
- Answer on record
- The detachment planned random-hour ATV patrols beginning in June, weather permitting, and hoped to resume a joint project with Municipal Enforcement if resources could be secured.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
What could the RCMP do proactively about public alcohol consumption?
- Answer on record
- The detachment said interested members would use ATV patrols at varied times and locations to focus on liquor-related problems and nuisance activity.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
What additional resources were needed for more proactive public-drinking enforcement?
- Answer on record
- The detachment said it then had no resources to dedicate to the joint Municipal Enforcement project and was trying to secure them.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Would a formal City request for additional RCMP resources be useful?
- Answer on record
- The detachment said more members dedicated to specific tasks and community-driven programming would benefit both the detachment and Iqaluit.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
When would the development-permit application come to council if the zoning amendment advanced?
- Answer on record
- Planning said the developer would submit after second reading and the application would return as soon as it was ready; third reading would wait for development-permit approval or conditional approval.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Why was the higher-density rezoning being tied to the proposed building?
- Answer on record
- Planning said the rezoning was not technically tied to the exact building, while the by-law text required approval of the proposed development permit before third reading.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Would more long-term leaks be repaired so Lake Geraldine could retain enough water for additional housing until the new reservoir was complete?
- Answer on record
- Engineering said water and sewer work was being coordinated to improve supply, pressure, fire flow and wastewater capacity while aligning capital work with proposed development.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
What staff-requested revisions had the developer made to the 36-unit apartment proposal?
- Answer on record
- Planning identified grading and drainage changes around a retaining wall, confirmation of exterior materials and more detailed servicing and access-vault plans.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Why were no three-bedroom units included, and had that been discussed with the developer?
- Answer on record
- Planning said there had been extensive pre-application consultation, but the developer submitted only one- and two-bedroom units and staff could not state why three-bedroom units were excluded.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Would the sidewalk run the full length of the lot?
- Answer on record
- Planning confirmed the developer was responsible for the full cost of the sidewalk along the entire Fred Coman Street frontage.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
How can Economic Development assist people who want to start a business?
- Answer on record
- Economic Development said needs vary, but staff can provide one-on-one guidance, identify resources and help entrepreneurs navigate available programs.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
What plans or ideas were in place for after-school programming and youth leadership, including lessons from reconciliation and anti-racism work?
- Answer on record
- Staff said Recreation leads most programming while Economic Development helps secure and report on funding; Gagné offered to meet with Aglukark and Recreation to discuss the conference lessons.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Are applicants' outstanding arrears to the City considered when quarry and land-use permits are reviewed?
- Answer on record
- Planning said an arrears check is required for all departmental applications under the Land Administration By-law and General Plan.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
What did other councillors think about delegating compliant annual quarry-permit renewals to administration?
- Answer on record
- Members expressed both support and concern. The CAO committed to bringing back a request for decision and possible policy in the fall that could address both delegation and council oversight.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Is the City still aiming to replace these land-use permits with leases?
- Answer on record
- Planning said the answer depends on remediation and land ownership; a future quarry by-law or policy could allow quarry permits and extraction royalties to replace stockpiling-based land-use permits.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Would CBC's required line of sight limit development on the neighbouring lot to the north?
- Answer on record
- Planning said CBC selected the site after technical analysis, no easement would be registered, and any future request to protect the line of sight would require council approval.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Would all assets at the Iqaluit Ski Association's current location be moved to the new site?
- Answer on record
- Planning said the nine-month extension allows the existing area to be cleared, but the new site's development permit had not been filed, so staff could confirm only that some items would move.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Is the intent to vacate the current lot and let its land-use permit end after the nine-month extension?
- Answer on record
- Staff confirmed the extension was intended to give the association time to relocate to the new inventory site and clear the current permit area.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
What date was proposed for the Love and Unity Race?
- Answer on record
- The organizer said June 27, four days after the council meeting.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Could administration explain Recreation's capacity and identify another workable date if June 27 was too soon?
- Answer on record
- The CAO described an extremely tight workload and said staff could examine a date about a month later, while still attempting to help.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Would the organizer accept a later summer date that Recreation could accommodate?
- Answer on record
- The organizer said June 27 was tied to Canadian Multiculturalism Day and preferred to proceed with volunteers and City facilities.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
What physical mural was being produced, where would it go and what would it look like when completed?
- Answer on record
- Staff described a roughly 16-by-8-foot mural painted by students on plywood or Alupanel, with the City owning the finished work.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Would the paved drainage swale beside the 116-unit development be maintained?
- Answer on record
- The response focused on road widening and sidewalk space; Stevenson later emphasized that both drainage and the sidewalk mattered.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Was space reserved for a sidewalk and would a sidewalk actually be constructed?
- Answer on record
- Planning said the road dedication created sidewalk space; the developer confirmed construction along the full property line.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Did the $6.441-million road contract include re-engineering, paving and hard surfacing on both road sections?
- Answer on record
- Engineering confirmed ditch improvements, regrading, reshaping and paving, while trying to maximize paved length and value.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Would the critical replacement pipeline be buried underground like the existing pipes?
- Answer on record
- Engineering confirmed it would; Kunuk then questioned why northern infrastructure continued to use buried pipes.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Requested that administration work with the HTA and return with a defined, feasible recommendation for City support.
- Answer on record
- The chair agreed that a specific list of requested items would help; administration could proceed without another motion.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Which financial system is the City considering, and what process will select it?
- Answer on record
- Finance said selection work was still early; a consultant or University of Waterloo students might assist, with initial budget provision planned.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
What is being done to collect the City's long-standing or bad tax debt?
- Answer on record
- Finance distinguished historic arrears from current collections and cited recent collection rates around 95–98 per cent.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Is earlier council direction to resolve historic debts still receiving attention?
- Answer on record
- Administration said the older files were being pursued with the CFO, Planning and City legal counsel.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
How many three- or four-bedroom units are in the two Creekside Village buildings proposed for replacement?
- Answer on record
- The developer said all 20 existing units were three- or four-bedroom homes.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
What discussions occurred with Planning about the two new buildings having no three- or four-bedroom units?
- Answer on record
- The developer cited recent applicant demand, cost and the broader Astro Hill unit mix; Stevenson said he could not support the proposal.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
After those 20 homes are removed, how many three- and four-bedroom units remain in the Astro Hill portfolio?
- Answer on record
- The developer estimated 52, or about 10 per cent of its units.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Is the earlier direction to seek an immediate territorial-law change for remote in-camera participation still clear?
- Answer on record
- Administration acknowledged the clarification; the motion then before committee concerned electronic document delivery, not remote participation.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Could fare increases be tied to an evaluation of the service provided by taxi companies?
- Answer on record
- Administration took the proposal with the other requested Vehicle for Hire by-law changes; no decision was made on the wording.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
How can public complaints and safety concerns be carried into the City's evaluation of taxi operators?
- Answer on record
- Administration said the feedback would inform draft amendments, subject to legal, operational and privacy review.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Requested that council consider who should represent the City on a small HTA committee concerning the Apex dock.
- Answer on record
- Deputy Mayor Smith treated it as a request to place the matter on a future agenda.
- Record check
- The agenda and motion registry were checked against the recording; wording here is a verified précis, not raw automated transcript text.
Thirty-seven entries were counted across five recordings. Excluded: routine chair invitations, connectivity checks, voting prompts, statements of position, and policy suggestions that did not ask for an explanation. Multiple questions were counted separately only when they sought distinct information.
AUDIO ↔ WRITTEN RECORD CHECK
| Meeting | Agenda scope | Motion registry | Minutes | Audio result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26Council #07 | RCMP reports; formal Statements; Lot 860 rezoning; long-term water update; 36-unit apartment; research licenceAgenda ↗ | 7 total · 3 substantiveRegistry ↗ | Published · 10 questions summarized | 10 questions · audio matched minutes |
| Jun. 16Governance & Priorities #04 | Economic development; support-letter policy; quarry and land-use permits; CBC utility lot; daycare; on-the-land facilities; Tundra RidgeAgenda ↗ | 24 total · 20 substantiveRegistry ↗ | Published · 8 questions summarized | 8 questions · audio matched minutes |
| Jun. 23Council #08 | Short-term rentals; event support; budget amendments; 116-unit housing; road and critical-pipeline contracts; council appointmentAgenda ↗ | 35 total · 31 substantiveRegistry ↗ | Published · 5 questions summarized | 9 questions/requests |
| Aug. 18Governance & Priorities #05 | Finance update; Q1 variance; land and housing; closed-session documents; Vehicle for Hire by-law; by-law reviewAgenda ↗ | 7 total · 5 substantiveRegistry ↗ | No published minutes located | 9 questions/requests |
| Aug. 25Council #10 | Land-disposal by-law; Judo fee waiver; five committee recommendationsAgenda ↗ | 11 total · 8 substantiveRegistry ↗ | No published minutes located | 1 request |
The motion counts reproduce the official registries; “substantive” is this Site’s classification excluding agenda/minutes adoption and adjournment. The May 26 audio confirmed all ten questions summarized in its minutes. The June 16 audio confirmed all eight questions summarized in its minutes without increasing the meeting count. The June 23 minutes summarized five countable questions; the full audio supports nine, including separate drainage and sidewalk questions and a defined request about bowhead-hunt support. On August 25, staff described the Judo Nunavut waiver as approximately $600 in the audio, while adopted Motion 26-182 records $300. The registry controls the recorded decision; the mismatch is flagged for follow-up.
WHY THIS IS NOT A SCORE
Ten easy questions are not automatically better than one decisive question.
This page measures visible questioning, not preparation, constituent work, negotiation or judgment. It becomes useful beside attendance, motions, recorded votes and follow-up results, not in place of them.
THE COMMITTEE-TO-COUNCIL TRAIL
Committee consolidation
- Jan. 22 · Public Safety raises the loss-of-oversight question
- Feb. 3 · Governance & Priorities reviews the committee model
- Feb. 10 · Council makes G&P a committee of the whole
- Mar. 3 → Mar. 24 · consolidation returns and is approved
Ulu Lane water line
- Mar. 3 · committee reviews an $860,000 capital amendment
- Committee recommends the project to council
- Mar. 24 · council approves Motion 26-49 unanimously
Wastewater upgrades
- Feb. 19 · Finance reviews $3.925 million in projects
- Committee recommends Lift Station #1 and sewer upgrades
- Mar. 24 · council approves Motion 26-47 unanimously
This is the part a normal motion list misses: an issue can be questioned, reshaped and recommended at committee before the final council vote.
QUESTIONS WORTH FOLLOWING
Will more long-term leaks be repaired so Lake Geraldine can retain enough water for additional housing?
- Answer on record
- Staff said water and sewer repairs were being aligned to improve capacity, pressure and service for development.
- What to watch
- Compare the repair program with reservoir levels and housing approvals.
Why did the proposed 36-unit building contain no three-bedroom units and did staff raise that with the developer?
- Answer on record
- The minutes say staff held extensive discussions, but the developer did not include three-bedroom units.
- What to watch
- Track whether later large projects disclose their family-sized unit mix before approval.
When would dates be added to the Tundra Ridge agreement, and what approved plan did it refer to?
- Answer on record
- Staff pointed to the winning submission and a target of the 2027 construction season, subject to approvals.
- What to watch
- Watch for executed agreements, approval dates and the actual construction start.
Would increased ambulance fees be covered by insurance and what happens when a resident has no coverage?
- Answer on record
- The minutes say most ambulance service is paid by the Government of Nunavut, though residents are occasionally charged.
- What to watch
- Check the adopted fee bylaw and how exemptions or unpaid calls are handled.
Were recreation areas identified in the 20-year growth work, and would there be a master plan?
- Answer on record
- Staff said growth areas would allocate land for recreation and the General Plan plus Zoning Bylaw together form the master plan.
- What to watch
- Compare the draft land allocations with this answer when the plan returns.
Could virtual attendance for closed sessions be written into the bylaw in case territorial law changes?
- Answer on record
- The clerk said the idea had been considered but required a legal opinion.
- What to watch
- Watch the procedure-bylaw draft for the legal answer and final wording.
How would reconfigured ATCO Loop lots change hands, would ownership overlap, and could construction begin that year?
- Answer on record
- Staff described the transfer arrangements and approvals still required, but could not give a definitive construction timeline.
- What to watch
- Track the survey, development permit and actual construction start as separate milestones.
AUDIT METHOD
Count the record, preserve the uncertainty
We OCR the City’s scanned minute PDFs and count each distinct substantive question or request for explanation attributed to a council member. We do not turn an absent line in minutes into a claim that somebody stayed silent.
For May 26, June 16, June 23, August 18 and August 25, the complete official MP3s were machine-transcribed, then every candidate question was checked against its surrounding audio, agenda and motion registry. Timestamps mark the beginning of the councillor’s question. Automated wording was corrected into a concise précis; uncertain speaker or meaning is not counted. Totals keep a plus sign because other recordings remain pending.