CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
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RECREATION COMMITTEE

A meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee
was held in
Committee Room at City Hall on Tuesday, October 4, 1988 at the
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In attendance were Alderman George Laking
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Also in attendance was Larry Stephenson

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Mr. Stephenson went over the history of the
Marlins, Be indicated that the swim team wasPoCo
organized in 1962. Their seasan goes from May 1st
l.o September or'ach summer.
They provide a
swimming program for the youth of the community
and feel that they provide an excellent program.
Mr. Stephenson then went over the reasons why
Centennial pool was impor tant to the Mar lins.
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K. Janna Taylor, Parks & Recreation Director, Larry Vbee1erv
Reer cation Manager and Bram Boogendoorn, Parks Superintendent

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they are presently preparing
next year'
program, theref'or e they have to have an
answer as quickly as possible.
they will be si.gning a letter of'ntent for
f'our coaches by December 1st, 1 988.
invitations will be sent to
all groups
in B.C. f'r swim meets mid January
and
they will require replies by March 1989.
Robert Hope will be used for their junior
swimmers however as it is a 25 yard pool it
is not suitable for senior
swimmers

Be also indicated that Hyde Cr eek i.ndoor pool
would not be appropriate due to the fact
handle between 400-500 spectators during swimcannot
meets. He had some concerns in that the school
board program and the regular programs may
interfere with the swim team using
Creek. He
indicated that i.t was impor tant the Hyde
PoCo Marlins
have some kind of decision by late December 1988.
Mr. Stephenson indicated that he would be making a
detailed presentation to City Counci.l and also
their club would be prepared to help financially.

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