May Sth, 1975

however, due regard should be taken of costs vs. benefits and he suggested

that a comprehensive engineering report should be prepared. Alderman
Laking stated he generally agreed with the views expressed by Alderman
Ranger, and commented he could not vote in favour of the resolution
proposed by Alderman Traboulay until costs of restoring the building
have been obtained. Alderman Keryluk stated he agrees with preserving
heritage; however, the condition of the Agricultural Hall may not be as
sound as those being renovated in other communities. Alderman Mabbett
stated he felt that the Agricultural Hall warrants a lot of dollars
being spent on it from a historical standpoint. Acting-Mayor Alderman
Thompson stated he was opposed to the motion.

Mr. Don Ray, President of the Association of Concerned Citizens,
spoke in favour of preserving the Agricultural Hall as a heritage to the
City, and stated he felt it would be an excellent building for a museum.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

That an engineering report be commissioned on the condition of the
Agricultural Hall to determine its suitability for renovation.
Carried.
Aldermen Keryluk and Mabbett voted against the resolution.
Prior to the question being called on the foregoing resolution,

following motion was proposed:

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:

That the proposal to prepare an engineering report on the Agricultural

Hall be referred to the Building & Protection Committee for basic terms

of reference. Lost for want of a Seconder.

Acting~Mayor Alderman Thompsen then suggested that because of the
time that would be required for discussion, the Notice of Motion proposed
by Alderman Traboulay with respect to citizen participation in civic
affairs be deferred until a later time and to this the Council agreed.

CORRESPONDENCE & PETITIONS:

From the Kinsmen Club of Port Coquitlam, April 28th, 1975, advising Kinsmen Club

re steer
that that organization is currently holding its fifth annual Steer raffle

Raffle in conjunction with the Kinsmen Sports Carnival to be held on
July lst, 1975 in Port Coquitlam and requesting permission to sell the
steer raffle tickets in front of the Government Liquor Store on Saturdays
commencing May 3lst and ending June 28th, 1975. It was noted in the

letter that proceeds from the Raffle will be used for community projects.