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Lifestyle Waterloo collegiate institute puts the call out to Viking alumniâ€" Page 12 Council supports concept design for public square fter listening to about A‘ZS delegates voice heir opinions about a proposed concept plan for the uptown public square, Waterloo city council voted in its favour at Monday night‘s meeting. The majority of the deleâ€" gates spoke in favour of the plan for the square, which will be built in Waterloo Town Square‘s King Street parking lot. Steve Lindt, for instance, said it‘s time to stop the disâ€" cussion and build the square. "Last September council voted to give the city a heart. Tonight you can guarantee a vibrant pedestrian friendly uptown for 50 years, 100 years or more if you approve this design," he said. "Generations of peaple, those living and those not yet born, will thank you for your vision, your courage and your judgment." The concept plan for this $2â€"million project includes a Includes up to 5L of 10W30 & Standard Filter 355 Weber St. N., Waterioo 519.746.1070 $1995 By Jennirer OrmsTON Chronicle Staff _ portable skating rink, water feature, furniture, lighting and an information kiosk. It also has a ramp to guide visitors from the corâ€" ner of Willis Way and King Street into the mall. Council voted unaniâ€" mously in favour of the plan, with Coun. Diane Freeman abstaining because of a conflict of interest. "This is for the entire community," said Coun. lan Mcean, adding the design is flexible. "It meets two tests for me. It‘s reasonable and pragmatic, it takes a balâ€" anced approach, but it‘s also visionary and looks to our future." Coun. Jan d‘Ailly said he‘s always been in favour of this project, however, he does have some concerns, such as costs, funding for programming and the rapidâ€"transit system that may cut off a portion of the square. 35b Sasaga Drive at Manitou Kitchener 519.893.8687 (between Homer Watson and Wabanaki, past CAA) ON SALE NOW! (But] as far as I‘m con Continued on page 4 Arts Focus WLU fineâ€"arts professor speaks about school‘s decision to cancel program â€" Page 18 Sports Waterloo Siskins introduce new general manager and coach â€" Page 28