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December 13th, 1976

Alderman Ranger then spoke to the various aspects of the Master
Plan concept for neighbourhood parks and recommendations in connection
therewith as set forth in the Committee's report. Aiderman Thompson
inquired whether consideration had been given to adapting the standards
for facilities and usage to the City's particular needs, and Alderman
Ranger advised that it had. Alderman Ranger then referred to acquisition
of acreage in various areas of the City, and Alderman Traboulay, in draw-
ing attention to the City's acknowledgement that park facilities were
required in the Langan-Morgan area, pointed out that development thereof
is slated for 1980; however, Aiderman Ranger advised that while the
land, which the City now owns, can be reserved, development is contingent
upon moneys being available therefore. In discussing the possible future
expansion of Aggie Park, Alderman Laking suggested that, as the property
in that area will be for high density use and very expensive, the City-
owned land to the West along the Coquitlam River be utilized for park
purposes or exchanged for other land suitable therefore, and Alderman
Ranger agreed that this alternative would be worth pursuing. Alderman
Traboulay referzed to a previous proposal for a major sports complex,
either at the sewage lagoon site or Welcher Avenue dump, and he stated
his concern that the expansion of Aggie Park may defeat the need for
development of the former; however, Alderman Ranger pointed out that the
Aggie grounds and similar facilities would constitute only a minor use.
Alde.man Traboulay inquired whether utilization of School playing fields
is still being pursued, and Alderman Ranger advised that it was; also,
he peinted out that developers are being encouraged to provide recreational
facilities in conjunction with projects either underway or proposed.
Alderman Thompson stated his opposition to the proposed relocation of the
baseball diamond at Cedar Drive Park to Nu West Park, and conversion of
the former into a softball diamond, in view of the difficulty to obtain
adequate baseball diamonds, and Alderman Traboulay agreed, pointing out
the need also for concession facilities, such as those located at Cedar
Drive and McLean Parks, during baseball tournaments. Alderman Thompson
then drew attention to the need for having "unscheduled" ball parks avail-
able to the public, and Alderman Laking stated he felt a proper facility
for baseball and other sports should be constructed where it does not
interfere with adjacent residents; however, Alderman Ranger pointed out
that this type of facility will be considered when the Community Park con-

cept is under study. Alderman Thompson stated he was opposed to tennis

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