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Committee of the Whole
August 28, 2006
Keith Baulk, Director, Enterprise
Bob Cheyne, Supervisor, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
Complex
Ward 1
August 18, 2006
CSD-06-093
TETHERED HOT AIR BALLOON APPROVAL - JACK COUCH
STADIUM
RECOMMENDATION:
That approval is granted for the request from The Kitchener Rangers to permit tethered
hot air balloon rides in Jack Couch Stadium on the ground of the Kitchener Memorial
Auditorium Complex on September 3, 2006.
REPORT:
The Kitchener Rangers are planning a community event on Sunday, September 3, 2006. As
part of the afternoon activities, the group would like to offer tethered hot air balloon rides.
It is Council's policy that hot air balloon launching be limited to Victoria Park unless special
permission is obtained from Council. Staff has reviewed the space availability at Jack Couch
Stadium and are satisfied that the park can support a tethered hot air balloon launching. The
rides are to be provided by Cross Canada Balloons, which has applied for and meets the City's
policies for launching hot air balloons. Staff is therefore supportive of this request.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
It is also noted that The Dwelling Place received approval from Council in September 2000 as
well as in April and September 2001 to permit tethered hot air balloon rides in Gzowski Park.
None.
Keith Baulk, Director
Enterprise
KC