January 4th, 1976

of the operating costs of the facilities. Council must deal seriously

with the Budget for 1976 and work within the guidelines wherever possible,
however, the final outcome will be dependent on the new Provincial

government in Victoria. In closing, Alderman Mabbett expressed appreciation
to the Ratepayers’ organizations and those who attend Council vegularly

and extended an invitation to all those present to attend Council

meetings regulariy and take a more active part in the Municipality.

* Alderman Ranger addressed the meeting and advised that his major
responsibility in 1975 had been that of Chairman of the Public Works
Committee and in this capacity was pleased to report that some $2
million in capital works in Public Works had been accomplished on a $k
million Budget by continuing with the 1970 Council policy which requires
Developers in the City to contribute to offsite improvement expensec.
Some of the areas developed and improved on this "pay as you go' basis
have been the Commercial and Townhouse development in the Salisbury—
Coast Meridian Road avea; the new access to the Hyde Creek Centre from
Prairie Avenue (presently under construction); Phase I of a 36" water
trunk line evenutally leadiug to Mary Hill; and closure of cpen ditches
on Prairie, Broadway and Kingsway. In 1976, with the continuation of
this policy, we will be looking to Marathon to pay for the widening of
the Shaughnessy Street underpass; to B.A.C.M. for the linking up of
their proposed development on South Mary Eill with improved access on
Mary Hill and Pitt River Roads. Alderman Ranger suggested a review of
the Regulated Growth Policy for the City, not for growth for the sake of
growth but rather as a necessary means to ease the tax burden to cover
the cost of debt repayment and operational costs in connection with the
new Recreation facilities and the new North-side Fire Hall, which is
presently under construction. In conclusion Alderman Ranger thanked his

wife and family for the sacrifices made during his past term of office

and also expressed thanks to the Administrative Staff for the excellent

job in carrying out Council's policy decisions.
Alderman Thompson addressed the meeting and thanked those present
for taking the time to attend and also expressed his thanks to the Staff Ce)
for their assistance. As Chairman of the Land Use Committee, Alderman
Thompson expressed special thanks toa City Pianner Lanson Lee, City
Administrator L.D. Pollock, School Trustee Mrs. Margaret Smith, and

Alderman G.R. Laking for their participation in the Committee. ‘The