June 2nd, 1975

general summing up of the tax increases; however, he commented he did

not agree with taking a second look at construction of a Fire Hall in

the North-east sector of the City as traffic on the Lougheed Highway has

increased greatly, and there is a potential hazard of an emergency
vehicle being blocked at the Underpass which could result in a real
disaster.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Thompson:

That the Building & Protection Committee be requested to re-examine
the need for a Fire Hall on the North Side of the City at this time.
Defeated.
Alderman Ranger voted in favovr of the resolution.
Prior to defeat of the foregoing proposed resoluticn, Alderman
Ranger stated he felt that if the cost of the Fire Hall is justified, no
one should object- to a re-examination to make sure it is required at
this time. Alderman Laking stated he felt the question of re-examination
should not be limited strictly to the Fire Hall, but that a cost analysis
of a number of projects be undertaken. Alderman Keryluk stated he did
not see any change in terms of the growth policy to warrant a re-examination of
the proposed Fire Hall construction. Alderman Thompson stated he
could not support the motion of Alderman Ranger because he was of the
opinion that a Fire Hall was needed on the North Side of the City before
the growth policy was establisaed, and while he agreed that a number of
capital projects could be re-examined, pointed out that the Provincial
Government will be taking steps to ensure that communities get along
with developing developable lands. Alderman Mabbett commented that
approximately five years ago the Council at that time had enough initiative
to set up a Committee to study Fire Hail needs in the North-east sector
of the City along with the District of Coquitlam, and the feeling was
quite strong then that a Fire Hall was needed in that area. Alderman
Laking stated he felt the only aspect to be possibly re-examined is
waether it is necessary to build a Fire Hall costing $155,000.00 at this
time. Acting-Mayor Traboulay suggested that the City should be encouraging
growth in the industrial and commercial areas, as such development would
help ease the residential tax burden, rather than continue to build
houses that are not being sold because they are unaffordable; however,
Alderman Ranger stated he felt the City was contributing to the cost of

land by depleting the stock available for development.