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The uptown needs more parking. but that should not prevent the uptown from having a great public space, said bong. who urged council to take risks, not small half measures, "if you want to be great, have a great vision and move forward an that." But Wayne Deyarmond. the owner of the uptown ow Sports property, said convenient parking is crucial for the Continuation paged ‘We éeem to be so tixaiiUiAtiiis issue of parking. I'd like to see city council move beyond this slqmbling block." "I think our bottom line with regard to parking is this location is too prominent to be used for a surface parking lot." he said. But uptown parking has to be put in context. Revisionswade to Waterloo Town Square's south parking lot created more spaces than there were two years ago. so even when the 66 was in the king Street lot are removed. there will be a zero net loss. he said. Once again. the parking issue, and convenient parking in particular, was raised numerous times throughout the evening. "Thiere's no doubt about it: parking is important to the uptown." said Scheels The decision was reached after the majority of IQ delegates spoke in favour of the $2.6 million project. Waterloo is becoming the crossroads to the world. said Conn. Mark Whaley. "This new millennium has our name on it. Like all crossroads. I think we should have a square to celebrate our successes." he said, making reference to London's Trafalgar Square. New York's Times Square and Moscow's Red Square. This location -- bounded by Willis Way. King Street. the railway track and the mall - has the ability to provide a heart for the city. said Glenn Scheels. of GSP Group. the company hired to com- plete phaseone of this projectl “It's all about making a place where people want to come." tier much debate and public input, Nii?iii: city council unanimously ted in favour of building a public square in Waterioo Town Square's King Street parking lot. on Monday night. Public square coming to King Street parking lot Delegate Benton leong agreed IATERLOO PM will“ BYIWOIIASIDN - RrrTheChrorsicte ' -- - - -"- Wilfrid Laurier University's homecoming weekend was marked Saturday with the Golden Hawks' game against the Western Mustangs. More than 8,000 fans attended the game at University Stat WLU fan Dan "Chappy" Chaput cheering his team on to a 34-18 win. Serving your community since 1856 ") Designer Series' Wtthsnorr4rttyetweeoteoossbanes “Manor 'MBt?irocy orrl'o'G'g'l"r'g)g'll'li'l','gi,u. Accy.rttueaer2ilotert- 'hx'orxrputgtstortotw Wbm. " Hawk squawk Ie Golden Hawks' football at University Stadium with s,,,,:.)),,,,',,,,',,',,,,",',',,,?,,, " Gdoo, K, Mooe 4a'ers, 2236 Shirley Drive, Kitchener 519.578.3938 www.txnaMartwtmtows.com no: mam WEE PU N H ER (SIM/(II Raptors fly into town Page 26 . f MINI/(N ”no!” t. n.- local love spy wants to make you a match Page 21 Youth program inspires girl to stay " drugs Page 18 SPIDER