April 28th, 1975

Alderman Keryluk referred to the subject of drainage control and
referred to a review to have been undertaken with respect to the Lincoln
diversion off Cedar Drive and the whole concept of drainage in the Hyde
Creek area, and queried what this review has brought about and whether
in fact Mr. Bonham has come up with a different concept for drainage on
these two particularly critical areas. The City Engineer advised that
he has received further information in that regard and that he would
make the same available to Alderman Keryluk.

A recess was then taken at 8:45 p-m., and the meeting reconvened at
9:00 p.m.

City Treasurer G.F. Forcier advised that the three 1975 budget and
tax rate by-laws were available for first three readings and he presented
a comparative statement showing differences between the 1974 and 1975
budgets. A discussion ensued and comments were made by various members
of Council, particularly with regard to use of a portion of the surplus
funds built up by the City over the years with a view to reducing the 14
mill increase to 12 mills, and it was pointed out that a $300,000.00
surplus had been enjoyed by the City on ics opevations last year.
Although this approach received some support from various members of the

Council it was generally agreed that it would be unwise to use the

City's surplus funds in this manner since they assisted in financing the

City's operation during the first 6 months of the year when tax revenue
was not available. Alderman Traboulay advised that one definite change
he would like to see in the budget was that provision be made for a
lighted crosswalk on Shaughnessy Street at the I.G.A. Shopping Centre
and upon a query being made the City Engineer advised that a crosswalk

light recently installed by the District of Coquitlam on Austin Avenue
had cost approximately $6,090.00.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That the City Treasurer be instructed, within the confines of the
Budget, to allocate the sum of $3,000.00 for installation of a lighted
crosswalk crossing Shaughnessy Street at the I.G.A. Shopping Centre, or
in such other more critical location as determined by the Public Works

Committee. Carried.

Alderman Ranger vo.ed against the resolution.

/7.

Ald. Keryluk
re drainage
control
review

Recess at
8:45 p.m.-
Reconvene at
9:00 p.m.

City Treas.
re '75 budget
& tax rate
B/laws

Aiderman
Traboulay re
provision in
budget for
X/walk light