Mr. K.L. Jeary,
re Early Bird
& Aqua Fit

§Programs

Soa YS tne Sb asa tee erm,

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February 19th, 1979.

Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That Council approve in principle the proposed Kinsmen Community

Building
Carried.

Alderman Mabbett voted against the resolution.

Prior to the question being called on the foregoing resolution
Alderman Mabbett stated in his opinion the proposal should be referred
to the Community Development Committee for further study and that a
report be prepared and brought back to Council in two weeks.

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:

That the proposed Kinsmen Community Building be referred to the
Community Development Committee for further study and that a report be

prepared and brought back to Council in two weeks.

Lost for want of a seconder.

Mr. K.L. Jeary, 2126 Lincoln Avenue, made a presentation to Council
requesting that the Early Bird Swim and the Aqua Fit Swim times be
reinstated. Mr. Jeary stated these times 7:00 to 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 to
10:30 p.m. are the only times some of the working people are able to use
the pool for their keep fit programs. He stated the people use the
pool for exercise, some of the people have medical problems and are
unable to do other forms of exercise. Mr. Jeary stated in his opinion
there are other ways to collect money for these programs which would
make it possible for them to continue. e.g. a flat rate per month, $1.00
per swim without flat rate, have a monthly pass or badge.

Alderman Mabbett then pointed out the problems Council has with the
3% budget restriction by the Provincial government. He stated the
Leisure Activities Committee and the Public Worke Committee have the

only areas which can be cut back. Alderman Mabbett stated the average

taxpayer pays $440.00 to the City, pecple who use the pool are subsidized

$90.00 to $100.00. Discussion ensued. Alderman Wright spoke in favour
of the Early Bird Swim and the Aqua Fit Swim Programs. Alderman Traboulay
stated Council decided they weuld have to cut costs to keep within the
5% restriction imposed by the Provincial government and the cutback in
these swim programs is only the beginning. Alderman Keryluk spoke on

the needs for cutbacks. Alderman Keryluk stated he would be prepared to