eon GOUNC

OCT 23 1978
Mayor and Council October 20th, 1978

Community Development Committee

The attached letter and information has been received from the
City of Vanccuver Economic Development Office asking for City views on ‘the
future of the Vancouver International Airport. A letter expressing the
concerns of the Vancouver City Planning Commission is also attached and
explains the reasons for this inquiry.

The Community Development Committee discussed this request and
feels that a letter of reply should be sent to the City of Vancouver urging
action on this particular matter. A Draft reply is attached for Council's
comments. ‘

Wr. S.E.C. Fancy
City of Vancouver
Economic Development Office

Dear Sir:

Re: Vancouver International Airport

: Thank you for your letter of October 3rd, 1978 enclosing a copy
of the Vancouver City Planning Commission's letter expressing their concerns
about the future of Vancouver International Airporce.

Our Council shares the concerns of the Vancouver City Planning
Commission and agrees that the Vancouver International Airport is significant
to business and economic development in the Greater Vancouver area. It is
important that the Federal Government clearly state its policies with respect
to the development of this facility and the control of carriers that make use
of the facility. :

Although we de not have any specific concerns at this time, the
City would recommend pursuing these policy questions with the Federal
Government and would support any action taken that would biing about the
expansion and increased utilization of this Airport.

Yours very truly,

L.D. Pollock
City Administrator