June 23rd, 1975

Mr. Drappier then stated his firm would be more than happy to work

with the Council on the type of canopy that would be desirable for the

downtown area.

Moved by Alderman Ranger:

Seconded by Alderman Mabbett:

That representatives of Neon Products Ltd., be requested to meet
with the Building & Protection Committee to establish some overall
guidelines with respect to canopies in the downtown business area of the
City. Carried.

Alderman Traboulay then commended the new owners of the Golden Ears

Hotel for their efforts in imprcving the front of that building.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

From the City Clerk, June i2th, 1975, advising that at the regular
Council meeting of June 9th, 1975, a resolution proposed by Alderman
Laking and seconded by Alderman Keryluk to blacktop the surface of
Victoria Drive on a shared basis with the District of Coquitlam, that
was accepted as a Notice of Motion for consideration at the vune 16th,

1975 meeting; however, it was deferred at the meeting larc mentioned for

presentation at this +‘me.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That the proposal of the City to flushcoat its half of Victoria

Drive be reconsidered and that it be agreed to blacktop the surface

instead on a shared basis with the District of Coquitlam. Carried.
Aldermen Ranger, Mabbett and Thompson voted against the resolution.

Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution, Alderman Ranger
stated he was opposed because:
1. with the small amount of development that has taken place along
that stretch cf road cuts would have to be made in the surface to provide
new services when required;
2. plans for the development of Burke Mountain are not known;
3. blacktopping will result in a speeding problem.
Alderman Ranger further stated the view that fiushcoatang would provide
an adequate surface for the passage of cars, and commented that Victoria
Drive is a low-priority road because the traffic is very iisht. The
City Administrator stated that according to the Municipal Act, the

District of Coquitlam should obtain the City's consent before any work

/3.

City Clerk re
surfacing ~
Victoria Dr.