October 18th, 1976

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That as recommended by the Finance Committee, October 7th, 1976 the
acquisition of park land be made from the Tax Sale Lands Account with
the proper approvals.

Carried.
Alderman Laking voted against the resolution.

Speaking in opposition to the resolution, Alderman Laking indicated
his opinion that funds from this account would be required for acquisition
of land for the Dyking Programme which was a definite priority, and
therefore should not be expended for park land acquisition.

From the Finance Committee, October 7th, 1976 concerning the parking Fin.Comm. re

parking lot at

lot under construction at 2274 Wilson Avenue and making recommendations 2274 Wilson-re
reserved rental

with respect to the financing and rental of same. space

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That as recommended in the October 7th, 1976 report of the Finance
Committee, financing of the construction costs of a parking lot located
at 2274 Wilson Avenue, amounting to some $14,000.00, be provided out of
the City's Parking Fund which at the present time has a balance of
approximately $21,000.00.

Carried.

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That the recommendation of the Finance Committee in its October
7th, 1976 report that the spaces in the parking lot at 2274 Wilson
Avenue be offered on a rental basis to provide reserved stalls renting
for $10.00 per month and that the stalls be reserved by a system of
numbers to enable policing on the basis that they would be reserved
during the period 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and that any unreserved stalls
be available for general public parking; be approved.

Withdrawn.

Prior to the motion being withdrawn, Alderman Laking indicated that

he was of the opinion that the property was purchased and developed as a

parking lot with a view to providing the additional public parking

spaces required for the new library facility and strongly opposed the

idea of providing rental reserved parking in this location. Alderman