THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

MEMORANDUM
September 14, 1990
TO: B.R. Kirk, City Administrator

FROM: Larry J. Wheeler,Acting Parks & Recreation Director

SUBJECT: Figure Skating Proposal to Install 4 Spotlights
(Sept. 13, 1990 Meeting of Parks & Recreation Committee)

Summary:

The Port Coquitlam Figure Skating Club has proposed to purchase and install four
spotlights in the Old Arena. These lights would be made available to other users.
Staff have reviewed the Proposal and although they’re very Supportive of it, feel that
upon installation, the equipment should be tumed over to the City. The equipment
must also be placed in mutually agreeable locations not easily accessed by the public,

Parpose/Problem:

The purpose of this report is to provide information and a recommendation for
consideration by the Parks and Recreation Committee regarding a proposal received
rom the Port Coquitlam Figure Skating Club to purchase and install four spotlights
in the old arena.

History/Background:

Several times each year spotlights are rented for major events being held in the Old
Arena (ie. May Da: , Figure Skating Carnival, Bantam Tournament, etc.). The Port
Coquitlam Figure Skating Club is proposing to purchase and install four spotlights
for use in the Old Arena.

Analysis of Proposal:

The Port Coquitlam Figure Skating Club is proposing to carry all responsibility
related to the purchase and installation of four large spotlights. They are also
committing themselves to making the lights available to other community groups
using this facility. The benefit of having easy access to this kind of equipment will
no doubt play an important role in the continued growth of numerous high profile
events.