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couple of years ago with the intention of only staying for a short time while they looked for a new home. But they quickly fell in love with the location. which is like "heaven" in Robert's eyes. regardless of the season. Continued from page I V‘The place is peaceful, relax- ing," he said. "There's no trouble or disturbances. The trees are well main- tained, the dogs are on leashes and the flowers and gardens are a Showplace. he said. "You don't see the police wheeling in there." H - Grsutinued from page] Council did the right thing: trailer park resident “It's'not a replica of the Trailer Park Boys," he said. “It's not that kind of a park." A Last year, the couple com- plied with the bylaw, heading south and to Mississauga for their 60 days away from the park. _ But in late 2006, Robert, 64. experienced some serious health Capital project costs adding up at theWaterloo public library collecting material for the library's future branch on the west side, which is slated to have 100,000 books. Replacing the carpets in the main library, on Albert Street, will cost $164,000; that job hasn't been done since 1988. And $206,000 will be direct, ed to Phase I of thetwo-stcp roof proj- ed on the main branch. "We've been plagued with roof leaks over the last three years in particular." Matyas said. "The building was built in 1964, so we try and maintain it to the best of our ability, but there are period- ically large infrastructure expenses. "We have over 1.500 people a day that come into the building, so the wear and tear on things like carpets is tremendous" They applied for temporary relief from the bylaw this winter in January problems, and his doctor advised him not to travel or to move away from his health spe- cialists. The Green Acre Park was originally zoned as a seasonal trailerpark., __ - A _ _ An amended bylaw stipulated all campsites be closed and vacated for the 60-day period annually. A temporary use zoning bylaw was approved in 2004 allowing people who would experience hardship as a result of the vacancy bylaw to remain in their trailers year round until October 2007. The Halls, however, moved to the park after that bylaw was passed, which means they have to comply with the seasonal rules. Coun. Scott Wilmer said in an interview he moved the motion to support the Hall's request She doesn't expect to request funding for any because, in his opinion. Robert's health condition was serious enough that he should not be forced to move at this time. "l think it's important that council try to act in a compas- sionate manner and recognize that sometimes there's a need to grant relief from our bylaws or policies." I And Robert is grateful for the unanimous decision council made at Monday's meeting. A "They've goi a good Heart if you want to call it that," he said. "They did the right thing." _ Joel Cotter, a city develop- ment planner, said the issues surrounding Green Acre Park are not easy for the city. "The issue the city funda- mentally has is it was always intended and is currently intended for a seasonal park. It's not intended for year-round res- idences." This issue will be back before council in the fall when the tem- porary bylaw expires. additional capital proiecls this year. MARCH 23-25 SAVE $100 WED”? ADVERTISERS appreciate it when you tell them ... t saw your ad in the Chronicle