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Basic data: Western Report Turnbull says the city‘s original goal was to purchase 100 per cent of the land with the understandâ€" ing that the board could lease a portion for their parking needs. "This is a winâ€"win situation for everyone," said Turnbull about the new agreement. "The board gets what it needs in the short term and we get what we need in the long term." Neighborhood Association, of: fered to buy the land, a proposal rejected by the board, which applied for a building permit to construct portable classrooms on the site. The agreement was hammered out at a meeting last week between city and board representatives. But Alan Marshall, a former seasonal worker who worked with Joan and acted as a witness in her claim, still hasn‘t settled with the city. Marshall says he was fired because he "stood up" for Joan and was considered a "disruptive influence" by the city. Playground Joan (not her real name) filed a complaint against the city last fall, alleging she was repeatedly sexually harassed, verbally and physically, by some of the men on her work crew. The city denied most of the allegations but recenâ€" tly settled with Joan for an undisclosed amount of money and gave her her old seasonal job back on a different crew. Another employee, however, who coâ€"filed the complaint was charged with trespassing yesterâ€" day after protesting at city hall. A City of Waterloo seasonal employee who filed charges of sexual harassment against the city with the Human Rights Commission got her old job back this week as part of a negotiated settlement. Marshall has repeatedly deâ€" City centre protester charged with trespass U Wel But Michael Sweeney, a repreâ€" sentative of the Maryâ€"Allen "I am confident 100 per cent that the land will come to the city once the board has outgrown the site." But Turnbull was quick to assure council and residents that the entire St. Louis Playground would eventually belong to the city, although that is not written into the agreement. That solution, however, was unacceptable to the board, says Turnbull, because any future use of the St. Louis School building, once it is no longer needed as an adult education centre, could hinge on the amount of parking available. monstrated in front of city hall _ Darrol Bryant, head with a sign reading "the City of gious Studies at the Uni Waterloo discriminates" and this _ Waterloo, who demonstr Tuesday, while handing out coâ€" Marshall, was also char pies of a newspaper article deâ€" trespassing. scribing Joan‘s settlement, he "First of all, I was ap was charged by Waterlooregional by a bylaw enforceme police with trespassing. (Continued Alan Marshall (left) and Darrol Bryant are ticketed for trespassâ€" ing by Waterioo ional Police during a protest in City Hall. The building is owned by C.N. Realty, which called the police when Marshall refused to stop handing out flyers. Mc $5Q00 Any 4 R::III‘IS $4500 (Continued from page A1) Sweeney also apologized on behalf of the neighborhood associâ€" ation for causing any tension during the negotiations. The assoâ€" ciation held a rally and planted a tree on the property, an act seen as disruptive by the school board. "There are rumours going arâ€" ound that the board feels we have something against adult educaâ€" tion. That‘s not true; we appreciâ€" ate what they‘re doing and we understand their needs. We just don‘t feel this location is the best for it. The issue for us has always been parking." The agreement was accepted by both council and school board ‘"We understand the school board‘s needs and we‘re prepared to live with this for the shortâ€" term, but we would like to see that nailed down, we would like to see a more definite timeâ€"line." Sweeney says the neighborhood still opposes the use of the playâ€" ground for anything other than recreational space, but said the agreement is acceptable as a shorg-term compromise, ‘"What is the definition of short term, how long is temporary use. Will that be spelled out? The school board has acknowledged that this location is only temporaâ€" ry, but we don‘t know if that means two, three or five years." neighborhood association, said he still had concerns about what the board‘s definition of "shortâ€"term" would be. Darrol Bryant, head of Reliâ€" gious Studies at the University of Waterloo, who demonstrated with Marshall, was also charged with trespassing. | _ "First of all, I was approached by a bylaw enforcement officer (Continued on page A7) Corporations, organizations, foundations and individuals are invited to learn how they can contribute to, and participate in. the $2.5 million fundâ€"raising campaign. Call 725â€"2032 for more information. The Waterloo Chronicle recognized that a community fund raising partnership would be required to ensure the Water|loo Recreation Complex includes the desired highâ€"quality level of amenities. "With a bubble for its main arena and no cityâ€"owned indoor pool, Waterloo is in urgent need of both (Potential users) can become partners in the project. Start fundâ€"raising, work together with city hall to build the kind of facility they would like to see. City hall can‘t do it alone." Local media have also endorsed the project. In an editora. called "Sign of Maturity," the Kâ€"W Record notes that it will be the largest recreation complex in city history "Waterloo has waited very long for this decision. The residents should greet it with satisfaction and, perhaps, with a sigh of relief " _ _ The Waterloo Regional Police Force Band looks forward to hosting its annual "Pageantry of Bands" at the new facility, writes Staff Inspector M. R. Hallman: "I am writing this letter to lend support to this project planned by the City of Waterloo, and to say our organization would certainly welcome this type of facility." Other organizations will use the arena for purposes other than skating. Trade shows, concerts, convocations and conventions can be accommodated. The Waterloo Lions Club for example, has made a $100,000 pledge to the campaign and will call the Waterloo Recreation Complex their home "This letter," writes President David Rombough. "is to confirm the support of the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Track & Field Association for the construction of the Waterloo Recreation Complex. The inclusion of a wellâ€"surfaced. 230â€"metre running track will help solve the long standing problem of winter training for local track and field athletes . . . It is our hope that the Waterloo Recreation Complex will allow a new generation of athletes to strive for excellence at both the local and national levels." The Club has produced four Olympians and numerous national team members, and has made a $50,000 pledge to the fundâ€"raising campaign. John Marton, President of the Kâ€"W Water Polo Club. wrote "A Special Thanks:" "On behalf of all the executives, volunteers and players 1 would like to take this opportunity to thank the City of Waterloo for this unselfish step, to insure that our youth today will be able to experience growth and enrichment (wi’t'lz) interest paid back positively to the community." . Eio on e en CEcumet The Kâ€"W Synchronized Swim Club will take advantage of the pool, weight training and fitness rooms, banquet hall and community meeting rooms, says Louise McCall. The Club "is delighted that the City of Waterloo has approved the new complex, and in particular, the first cityâ€"owned indoor pool. We were honored to be involved in the planning process in the design of the pool, community rooms and training areas. It will be an attractive and very functional recreation complex that will give future athletes the opportunity to reach their will give potential." On behalf of the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Skating Club, Canada‘s largest, Carolyn Fedy reports "that as a club dedicated to the development of elite skating athletes we look forward to and eagerly anticipate the addition of a new sports complex Having the indoor track, weight rooms and exercise room under one roof will be very beneficial to this community‘s skaters, As you see we feel great benefits will be achieved with this new athletic complex by a host of local athletes that work very hard to reprsent our community with pride." in «omm nronbeanied in : Artacs is Greg Beaupre, President of the Waterloo Siskins Junior ‘B‘ Hockey Club, writes: "... it gives us great pleasure to anticipate construction of the future home of the Siskins: The Waterloo Recreation Complex . . . The Siskins are very pleased with both the drawings and design, and are anxiously waiting to play in the new complex in front of 3,500 cheering fans and gaining our 11th OHA Junior ‘B‘ title!" A wide variety of community groups have endorsed the construction of the $21 million Waterloo Recreation Complex and its $2.5 million fundâ€"raising campaign. They look forward to using the 3,500â€"seat arena, 30â€"metre swimming pool with its amenities, threeâ€"lane indoor running track and weight room, 35’9-seatn banquet hall and meeting rooms. The Complex Situation WATERLOO CH%. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1991 â€" PAGE A3