"Meow LOUNC

NOV 26 1979

Mayor and Council ; November 23rd, 1979

Alderman P.F. Ranger cc: Port Coquitlam Industial Ass'n.
Downtown Merchant's Association

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the
Port Coquitlam Industrial Association for their efforts in serving
the interests of industry.

However, I find it disturbing that the Association is party to
an effort to shelve the construction of a road linking Marpole, Whyte,
and McAllister between Shaughnessy Street and the Coquitlam River (see
item 7 of the attached report).

The Downtown Merchant's Association support this link as it is
critical to improved traffic circulation, along with commercial development
and increased parking downtown.

I do not recall ever hearing the reasons why a group, formed to
promote industry in Port Coquitlam, is against the construction of this
short but vital stretch of road. Possibly the President of the Industrial
Association, Mr.“George Shaw, or Alderman John Keryluk will enlighten us
at their Annual Meeting on November 30th. ‘

It will be beneficial to the people we serve to promote both
commercial and industrial development. To this end, I am requesting

Mayor-elect George Laking to arrange a meeting in the near future between
the two Associations.

Respectfully submitted:

P.F. Ranger