Council Brief - May 21, 2025

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Public Notice

The following is a summary of the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held May 21, 2025:

  • Delegation: Jamie Poling on behalf of the Sioux Lookout Soccer League, requested that the Municipality support the league’s immediate infrastructure needs. Currently, the only usable field is the former Queen Elizabeth High School site, which will become unavailable next year due to planned development by the property owner, the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB). The only alternative, the Sioux Mountain Public School field, requires significant upgrades to meet safety standards for play. The soccer league has seen consistent growth in recent years and now faces the loss of essential space for its increasingly popular programming. In addition to addressing short-term needs, the league is also seeking the Municipality’s support for its long-term vision: the development of a dedicated outdoor soccer facility. This would involve Municipal assistance with both funding and project management. Such an investment would not only support the continued growth of the sport but also promote community wellness, foster youth engagement and enhance local sport tourism opportunities. 
  • Council directed staff to prepare a report for the June Regular Council Meeting outlining the estimate cost of upgrading the Sioux Mountain Field, along with potential funding sources. 
  • Council passed By-law No. 28-25, Being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to Execute a Contract between The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux lookout and G-Force Security in the amount of $96,120.00 plus HST.
    • Purpose: To provide additional support to Recreation and Culture facilities in order to ensure safety for both staff and the public. 
  • Council passed By-law No. 35-25, Being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to Execute a Contract between The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout an Makkinga Contractors for the Pelican Park Lift Station Forcemain Upgrades and Highway 72 Service Extension in the amount of $3,659,053.25 plus HST.
    • Purpose: To implement essential infrastructure upgrades at the Pelican Park Lift Station and to extend services along Highway 72 in support of future development. 
  • Council passed By-law No. 35-25, Being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to Execute a Contract between The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and WSP Canada Inc. for the Water Standpipe Replacement Study in the amount of $60,500.00 plus HST. 
    • Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and constructability of both rehabilitating the existing standpipe or replacing it with a new structure.
  • Council directed staff to award $25,000 in grants and incentives through the Community Improvement Plan and enter into an agreement for disbursement of these funds to the following successful applicants: Kendal Schulz, Compucount Accounting Services, Hilderbrand Holdings LTD and Lamplighter Inn Motel. 
    • Purpose: To provide financial incentive for local business that encourages growth with residential infill projects and beautification of Sioux Lookout business and retail areas. 
  • Council passed By-law No. 31-25, Being a By-law for the creation of Separate Lots Legally Described Under PLAN 23R15041. 
  • Council passed By-law No. 33-25, Being a By-law for the Creation of Separate Lots Legally Described Under PLAN 23R15004
    • Purpose: To create separate lots under the Municipal ownership at the Sioux Lookout Airport. 
  • Council passed By-law No. 32-25, Being a By-law to Deem Parts 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 on PLAN 23R15041 (Consolidate Parts 8-12) 
    • Purpose: To merge several existing lots into one unified parcel located at the Municipal Airport. 
  • Council passed By-law No. 39-25, Being a By-law to Authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to Execute a Contract between The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and Nadine International Inc. for the Multi-Site Building Condition Assessment in the amount of $34,280.00 plus HST. 
    • Purpose: To support informed decision-making regarding future capital projects by identifying and prioritizing the necessary building improvements of the following buildings: Arena/Fitness Centre, Travel Information Centre, Airport Terminal Building, and the Hugh Allen Clinic. 
  • Council passed By-law No. 36-25, Being a By-law to Permanently Close, Declare Surplus and Authorize the Sale of a Highway of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, and Rescind By-law No. 37-23 (86 Fanning Avenue)
    • Purpose: Llewellyn and Geraldine Morgan who own the property locally known as 86 Fanning Avenue would purchase the abutting shoreline to add to their existing property,
  • Council passed By-law No. 37-25, Being a By-law to Permanently Close, Declare a Surplus and Authorize the Sale of a Highway of the Municipality of Sioux lookout (PLAN M302 LOT B PCL 17596)
    • Purpose: Llewellyn and Geraldine Morgan who own the property known as PLAN M302 LOT B PCL 17596 would purchase the abutting shoreline to add to their existing property. 
  • Council passed By-law No. 40-25, Being a By-law to Authorize and Direct the Mayor and the Clerk to Execute an Agreement between The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and His Majesty the King of Right of Ontario, as Represented by the Solicitor General for the Victim Support Grant (VGS). 
    • Purpose: For Council to approve funding application. The Municipality’s primary role is as stewards of the funds, while the partners implement the project objectives and assist with grant reporting. 
  • Council received the Oxford Economic Report on the impact of Tariffs on municipal capital project spending. 
    • Purpose: To provide information on tariffs and their potential impact on the Municipality’s capital spending and projects over the next few years. 
  • Council was provided with an informational report for their review and discussion. 
    • Purpose: For Council to review the legislative overview of the Strong Mayor Powers and how that may affect the Municipality. 
  • Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to negotiate an agreement regarding the sale of Land to Adam Kelly (Block C, Hillcrest) 
    • Purpose: To continue developing the Hillcrest Hub by engaging those interested in advancing the property’s development. 
  • Council ratified direction to staff in Closed Session respecting a potential development at the Hillcrest Hub. 
    • Purpose: To continue to advance the property development at Hillcrest. 
  • Council authorized the Mayor and Clerk to negotiate agreements and documents regarding the sale of land to LWD Corporation (10 Sturgeon River Road) 
    • Purpose: To continue to support development within the Municipality. 
  • Council approved amending Schedule “A” to By-law No. 68-22 (Being a By-law to Make Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees by deleting Wendy Simpson and adding Rohit Gupta as the hotel representative to the Municipal Accommodation Tax Committee. 
  • Council approved amending Schedule “A” to By-law No. 68-22 (Being a By-law to Make Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees by adding Alanna Pizziol-Carroll to the Environment Committee. 

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