June 23rd, 1975

is done to the road, and Mayor Campbell advised that no official word

has been received in that regard. Aiderman Keryluk stated he agreed

that the surfacing of Victoria Drive is not a top priority item; however,

he pointed out that the District of Coquitlam is committed to paving

because it does no flushcoating, and he urged the Council, in the spirit

of harmony, to share the cost of blacktopping the road with that municipality.
Alderman Thompson pointed out that there are only four houses fronting
on the City's side of Victoria Drive, and stated he thought there were
other streets in the City that have a far Greater priority. Alderman
Traboulay referred to the fact that the City had budgeted $1,500.00 to
flushcoat Victoria Drive; however, he stated he would vote, under duress,
to share in the cost of paving the road with the District of Coquitlam.
Alderman Mabbett stated he did not feel the area was ready for blacktopping,
since there are ditches on both sides of Victoria Drive and undeveloped
dand. Alderman Laking pointed out that the residents do not want half
blacktop and half flushcoat on Victoria Drive. Mayor Campbell stated he
felt the City should co-operate with the District in paving Victoria
Drive, as to do otherwise would draw strong criticism from the Provincial
Government.

City Clerk re The City Clerk then advised that the request for a grant-in-aid

grant-in-aid -—
from the PoCoMo Boys’ & Girls' Club had been deferred at the June 9th,
1975 Council meeting for consideration at this time.

Alderman Ranger stated he wished to speak in support of the request,
although he could not vote on a motion dealing with an expenditure of
funds as he was an officer of the organization. Alderman Ranger then
stated he felt that the work of the Club could be considered an extension
of the Recreation Department's programme, and advised that it is hoped
to extend its operation from Fridays and Saturdays to six days a week.
Alderman Ranger advised that the objective is unstructured recreation,
and stated he felt continuation of the programme would be an investment
in the Community. Alderman Ranger suggested that if a grant is not
acceptable, the City could possibly consider paying an instructor out of
City funds for Friday nights and Saturdays. Alderman Thompson queried
whether there is a parallel between PoCo House and the PoCoMo Boys' &
Girls Club, and Alderman Ranger pointed out that PoCo House is a treatment
centre while che PoCoMo Boys' & Girls' Club is a preventative type of

activity, and he advised that 250 young persons have been registered