June 2nd, 1975

Alderman Laking stated he felt there was excellent participation in
the May Day parade; however, he had noted the size of the crowd at the
grounds was down on Saturday, and even further down on Sunday.

Aiderman Ranger commented that a few weekends ago there was sewage
back-up at two homes on Atkins Avenue, and inquired whether there would

be any liability on the City's part. Acting-Mayor Alderman Traboulay

advised that the parties will be meeting with the City Administrator at

3:45 p.m. tomorrow and invited any members of Council to attend if they
so wished.

Alderman Ranger referred to the fact that the City's By-law allows
fences to be built to a height of 8' at the rear of properties, and
inquired as to Council’s views with respect thereto. Alderman Laking
commented that a 6' fence does not really provide adequate privacy for
residences with ground-level basements. Alderman Mabbett stated the
maximum height of 8' was acceptable to him; however, he was concerned at
the type of fencing that is constructed and the manner in which fencing
is maintained. Acting-Mayor Alderman Traboulay suggested that the
Planning & Zoning Committee review the matter along with the Building
Inspector and submit a recommendation to Council thereon. Alderman
Laking commented that neighbours living on the opposite side of an 8'
fence may feel they are looking at a very blank wall, and while planting
shrubs alongside may improve the appearance, they may not want to spend
their money in that way.

Alderman Ranger stated he had received his tax notice and noted the
increase thereon over last year; however, he pointed out that one of the
reasons for taxes increasing is that the recreation complexes were built
in anticipation of more growth in the City which has not yet taken
place, and thus there are fewer people to share the tax burden at the
present time. Alderman Ranger then queried whether the proposed North
Side Fire Hall was a necessity at this time, and stated he would like
the Building and Protection Committee to review the matter. Acting-
Mayor Alderman Traboulay queried whether Alderman Ranger's comments were
based on the wrong premise that because some rezonings were turned down
the Council is not in favour of growth, and he pointed out that the
whole idea of the growth policy is a matter of regulation of growth,

which is a slowing down of pace in order to get caught up with some

services. Alderman Mabbett stated he agreed with Alderman Ranger's

/7.

Ald.Laking re
size of
crowd during
May Day(Sat.
& Sunday)

Ald.Ranger re
sewage pro-
blem-2 homes
on Atkins Ave

Ald.Ranger r
8' fences at
rear of
properties

Ald.Ranger r
increased

taxes, re-ex
amination of
need for N/S
Fire Hall,et