Lower Capilano - community centre - options to be discussed A Centre offering a mix of recreational and social programs f for all ages appears to be the key to meeting Open House pay needs in Lower : Capilano. For some time, a Community Facilities Commitee has been November 26. Norgate School. 74295 Sows don’ | msidering possible locations -8 pm. ‘and uses — everything from cise'classes 10 arts and crafts , child care to youth eniors, And now, they. would like to hear from you planning : and bylaw enforcement activities in a : nificance way. The changes are designed to focus sasesscgceusesoososesesnsnsorsen . on Council's key priorities We're taking anew of completing the ta roach, with the _ revisions to the District goal of delivering Official Community Plan ; and jocal area plans, me @ icient developing strategies to ‘streamlined Services address critical issues of “which are more _ growth, housing, _ responsive to transportation and “community and economic development customer nee ds,” says and ensuring that District Mayor Don Bell. bylaws and regulations are administered in the most effective manner. - Comrinunity Teams Key Four departments are being amalgamated into two: Community Planning (including planning and social : planning) and Bylaw Services. Within these two departments multi-disciplinary teams will be ' ‘established to serve specific community areas, rather than be organized along functional lines. : Thursday, Nov. 6 i 73:15 p.m. i Public Meeting - Lynn i Valley Road and ByPass i Bicycle Route; Lynn Valley i Elementary : Monday, Nov: 3 7:00 viel Meet New plan for Scymour Ir’s official! The Seymour area is going to have a new Local Plan (a version of an Official Community Plan) and you ate invited to help shape the future of your community. A team of community association representatives are already hard at work and invite you to join a public meeting and find out more about the Local Plan, such as :. What IS it? or How can I be involved? Watch for more information or contact: Chris Kwan, Roche Point Community Assoc., 929-3660. 7 Parkgate Community Park Nestled alongside the fairways of Northlands Golf Course and close 1o the action of well-used sportsfields, is a new place for kids (and parents, too) at the newly i constructed playground. See phoio at left. Parkgate Community Centre a go Council has asked the architect to head back to the i drawing board:and adjust detailed design drawings to :_ ensure this facility is truly a “community centre for all i ages” — offering centres for seniors, youth and childcare, as well as key fimmess and recreation uses, including a weightroom. Ground- breaking é is expected in spring 1998. Blueridge Community Association Morithly meeting: 7 p.m.Thurs, Nov. 6, Blueridge : School, On the agenda - Local Area Plan, ice rinks and Parkgate Community Centre. Contacts: Angela Trudeau at 929-4367 or Eric Andersen 929-6849. ““Gne stop shopping” The change will be visible to customers from the time of their initial contact. The concept of “one- stop shopping” is the vision, with service specialists on the front lines to assist customers with their enquiries and requests. “Municipal regulations can often be complex, but we are committed to reviewing and streamlining processes and bylaws that get in the way of providing quality service to our community,” says Municipal Manager Gord Howie. Steps in the process Over the next three months, changes will be made to the organizational structure, the community area teams will be set up and key reviews completed on new approaches for building inspection and the future role of the socia! planning function. By mid- 1998 a special Task Force will have completed their review of bylaws, regulations and development processes to determine what changes can be made. During this period, work wil! also be underway to develop strategies on critical issues. ; Monday, Nov.10 i 7:00 p.m. : Council Meeting ! Monday, Nov. 17 : 7200 : Council Meeting p.m. ; Tuesday, Nov 18 7:09 p.m. Bicycle Master Plan Update, Council Chambers Monday, Nov. 24 7:00 p.m. ? Council Meeting ¢ 1295 Sowdon www.district.north-van.be.cd: Wanted? Advisory Committee Members Are you passionate about parkland? Or heritage preservation, library services, community planning and’ land use, child care or social issues? If you are interested in becoming more actively involved in these aspects of your community, this could be an opportunity for you! Council is looking for new | members to join a wide variety of advisory committees and advisory panels. These volunteers play a key role in the municipality's framework for public involvement, providing valuable information and advice to Council. If you are a resident of North Vancouver District and would like to volunteer to serve on a Committee, please pick up an application form from the Clerk's Office or r call 990-2211 for more information. Up in smoke The cheery warmth and the ‘crackle’ and ‘snap’ of a fire in the hearth can be a comfort during the cold, rainy ~ menths of winter. But, wood smoke contains pollutants that can be harmful to human health, aggravating asthma and respiratory illnesses. To minimize the amount of smoke your fire produces: * use dry, well seasoned wood, NOT green or treated wood, drift wood or wastes such as plastics, * start with crumpled newspaper and kindling. Light several spots and after the flames begin to subside, add a few small pieces of wood. . ¢ use wood smaller than 10-15 cm, 4-5 in. For more information call 990-2462, or look-up wood burning on our website at:www.district.north- van-be.ca/admin/deparvenviro/smoke.him What’s new with & cycling? £4, © For an update on the 1996 7 North Vancouver Bicycle f Master Plan and a discussion of future plans and activities, join a meeting on : Tuesday, November [8,7 pam 0 st | Council: Chambers, 355 West: Queens Rd. Your input is important. © The Lynn Valley Road and ByPass Bicycle Route is the subject of discussion at a public meeting : Thursday ‘November .6,,7:15 P-m. a Lynn Valley Elementary-3250 ‘Mountain Hwy Come out and see what Bicycle Routes around the GVRD look like and have a say in the design of this route. For more information, call 990-BIKE. : Wed, Nov 26 8:00 p.m. Open House - Lower Capilano Community Centre Options, i District Hall; Norgate School, he Library or District Hall; r try InfoWeb: www } .district.north-van.be.ca