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The Mayor and Aldermen | APR 2 4 1872

From: Parks and Recreation Committee . April 21st, 1972

Theatre Cultural Complex

Mr. Gowans, Principal of Port Coquitlam Secondary School addressed
the Committee outlining the need for continuing education and Stating that the
night school classes will have served nearly 3,000 persons this year. He advised
that the paving of a parking lot has just been completed and there is room for
200 cars. He requested the City's co-operation regarding the building of a
theatre on the school grounds and stated that Mr. Harrington has done such a good
job with the school drama, a prover facility is a necessity. They handled about
5,000 people at the last gduceion, *taciiity of this kind has so many other

uses by other groups, sucas the Music: Festival, Poco Little Theatre, etc.

. Recommendation: :

The Parks and Rec. «1 Committee recommend to Council that they

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direct. administration to meet with the School staff of Port Coquitlam Secondary

School te discuss the planning ‘of a Theatre Cultural Complex. — Carried.