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Waterfront Coordinating Committee
May 9, 2002 .
7:00 AM .
Attendees: Councillor Mark Holland
Chair
Councillor Dave Ryan
Craig Bamford
Kevin Tower
David Stone
David Steel
Debbie Kearns, Recording Secretary
Paul Kelland, Guest
Absent:
Peggy Wilmot
Larry Field
John Sabean
Suzanne Barrett
Jim Dike
Harold Hough
Tom Mohr
Pat O'Brien
East onne
· $40,000 has been included in the 2002 budget for a
conceptual plan
· a preliminary design will be completed within a couple of
weeks
· Mark advised that this design will be reviewed by the ad-hoc
working group and will then be presented to the Waterfront
Coordinating Committee
· Craig suggested consulting with Bernie Lutmer and Jim Dike
concerning the design
The following remarks were made concerning signage:
· Councillor Ryan questioned why signage has not been done
along the Monarch Trail
· Crai also su ested that if si ns could be erected alon the
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Monarch Trail this would advise visitors of what is happening
· Craig further suggested speaking with the TRCA and Ducks
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· Councillor Holland advised that Jamie Bronsema is currently
working on the signage and a report is close to completion
· Councillor Holland further stated that signage needs to be
interconnected, a good design that will fit in later
· Funding for signage has been set aside by Ontario Power
Generation and in the City's 2001 and 2002 Budgets
· Councillor Holland also believes that he has the support from
Regional Planning for funds in their 2003 Budget
2. PétticoatCree·kBrideU . date
The Official Opening of the new Petticoat Creek Bridge is
scheduled for June 8, 2002. Further details will be forwarded to
all Committee Members.
3.2003-2004 Waterfront.CaitalBlIdet IternsFørecast
Councillor Holland advised that money has been set aside in
2003-2004 Budget Forecast for the Monarch Trail, the
East/West Spit and the Western Gate.
Other Busihess
a) Craig advised that the property on West Shore is for sale
and the TRCA are making an offer.
b) Councillor Holland advised that Council have decided to
purchase the option lands which are located near Canoe
Landing.
c) Craig advised of vandalism on the new Petticoat Bridge.
d) David Steele advised that he is not in favour of the boat
launch being placed in the proposed area, stating his
concern with respect to traffic congestion.
5. NextMeetin
The next meeting has been rescheduled to June 20 at 7 p.m.
in the Main Committee Room rather than June 13th.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:12 AM
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