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February 23rd, 1976

in speaking to the Land Use Contract, he pointed out that there is a
design change that is not reflected in the perspectus and that is,

rather than having straight glass windows on the second floor facing
Leigh Square, these will now be sloped. Alderman Thompson inquired
whether there is a connection between the use of the building and the
contract granted and the City Administrator advised that the Land Use
Contract specifies that one of the uses is a library, but the only
connection if Council is wishing to negotiate further on use of the
space, probably completion of the Land Use Contract may be another
indication that the Council is working towards the conclusion of a

lease. Mr. Horner suggested that the reference in the Land Use Contract
is that of a public facility (library), and he pointed out that he was
requested to proceed with the project under a Land Use Contract because
there is no zoning in the City which would permit a library to be located
over retail operations. Alderman Thompson inquired of Mr. Horner

whether he felt that passage of the Land Use Contract committed the
Council to an agreement to occupy the premises and Mr. Horner advised
that it did not. Alderman Keryluk pointed out that at a meeting with

Mr. Horner when the engineering problem was encountered, he had been
advised to go ahead with the design of the facility at 150 pounds per
square foot, and on that basis Mr. Horner has discussed the working
drawings with the Building Inspector; however, Alderman Mabbett commented
that in July of last year he did not visualize there would be a tight
year ahead of the City financially. Alderman Laking advised that Alderman
Traboulay, who was not in attendance this evening, had contacted him and
stated he had had second thoughts about the situation, and he suggested
that it be tabled for discussion by the Council as a wholes; however,
Alderman Keryluk pointed out that at no time in 1976 has a member of
Council approached him with any concern about the project. Alderman
Thompson stated that on his clear understanding that the Land Use Contract
does not commit the City to leasing space for the proposed library
facility from Mr. Horner, he was prepared to approve final passage of the
Zoning Amendment By-law and signing of the Land Use Contract, and he then

proposed the following motions:

Moved by Alderman Thompson:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That By-law No. 1398 be reconsidered, finally passed and adopted.
Defeated.
Aldermen Laking and Mabbett voted against the resolution.

Zon. Amend,
B/law #1398~
final passage-
Defeated