July 30th, 1979.

From the Leisure Activities Committee, July 24th, 1979 advising of

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{July 24/79 re the study carried out regarding the lighting of the all weather field

all weather
field. at George Pearkes School for soccer and recommending that because

of the cost’of the project and the fact that it would be on school
property, that the northeast corner of Lions Park be considered

as an alternative. The Committee recommended investigating the cost

of an all weather soccer field with lighting in Lions Park and that the

‘costs for development be brought back for Council consideration.

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Moved by Alderman Mabbett:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

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That as recommended by the Leisure Activities Committee, July 24th,

1979 the northeast corner of Lions Park be considered for the development

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of an all weather soccer field with lighting;

AND THAT the costs for development be brought back for Council

consideration.

Defeated,

Aldermen Ranger and Mabbett voted in favour of the resolution.

Prior to the question being called on the foregoing resolution

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discussion ensued. The Recreation Director gave an explanation of the
soccer field proposed for Lions Park. Mr. Lave Claggett of the Port

Coquitlam Minor Soccer Association, was present to answer Council's

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enquiries on soccer field requirements. The opinionwas expressed that
George Pearkes field should be pursued as the field exists and would

avoid the cost of an additional field. Also that the scheduling

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problems with the schools could be worked out. It was also stated that
Lions Park should be kept as a passive park and that this type of facility

should not be located there.

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Moved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That the Leisure Activities Committee look at other City owned land

for development of a lighted all weather field and report back to Council

within one month.

Carried.

Aldermen Keryluk, Laking and Wright voted against the resolution.