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February 23rd, 1976

Alderman Thompson advised he had received complaints re Laurier

Avenue being torn up again - this time for drainage improvements, and to

his suggestion that a letter be written toe the Principal of George

Pearkes Junior Secondary Sci 901 requesting that he pass along to the
parents through tue students an explanation of the work being done and
what the end result will be; also, that such a notice be posted on the
bulletin boar¢e at the Hyde Creek Centre, members of Council generally
agreed,

Alderma:: Keryluk referred to a copy of a letter from The Honourable

Grace McCarthy, Provincial Secretary and also responsible for libraries,

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‘that he had received from Mayor Campbell and stated he wished tn share

the following paragraph thereof with members of Council written in

response to advice from Mayor Campbell that the City kad appliad for

about $96,000.00 to furnish the new library facility:

"The Director of the Library Development Commission informs me tliat i

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he has confirmation from Che Praser Valley Regional Library Board thar -
considerable improvement in your local service will be certain when the
Port Coquitlam branch moves to its larger premises. Your Council is ts
be congratulated for this achievement."

Mayor Campbell advised he had attended the opening of the
community facilities in Port Moody which includes a fire hail,
rink, social recreation centre and Westhill Center and Pool on
February 21st, 1976, and that in a discussion with The Honourable George

Kerster, M.L.A. for the Coquitlam area, who was also present at that

time, stated he was informed that the proposed Coquitlam Hospital is an

item of the highest priority.
‘Mayor Campbell also mentioned that he had enjoyed very much assisting
oi the telephone for the "Telethon" campaign for funds conducted over the
past weekend by the Variety Club of Greater Vancouver in support of the

Ladner Training Club for Retarded Persons, and Alderma:: Mabbett commented

that a contribution had been made thereto by the Port Coquitlam Council.
ADJOURNMENT :
Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That this meeting do now adjourn. Carried.
At 9:00 p.m. the meeting adjourned. ~ os
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Certified correct, _ / “ Mayor

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