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Whistler’s Answers: November 21, 1985Whistler’s Answers: November 21, 1985

November 21, 2024 Whistler Museum 0 Comments

In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1985. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.

Some context for this week’s question: The council elected in November 1984 included Mayor Terry Rodgers and councillors Paul Burrows, Nancy Wilhlem-Mordern, Diane Eby, and Doug Fox. This council served from 1984 to 1986. Take a look back at some of the issues they faced over their first year through previous “Whistler’s Answers”.

Question: How would you rate municipal council after their first year in office?

Pat Parker – Bartender – Whistler Centre

I don’t agree with some of their policies. I don’t like the user fees on the cross country trails. It would be a far better attraction for tourists in Whistler to have those trails free and available. I think they’re being unrealistic to impose a bylaw to control smoking. It should be up to the individual businesses, though I’m a non-smoker. Overall, I’d give them a six out of ten. My main criticism is that they’re ultra-conservative.

Ann Chiasson – Realtor -Tapley’s Farm

I think they’re doing a very good job. They’re well balanced in their policies and seem to give careful consideration to problems that do come up.

Sid Young – Travel Agent – Alpine Meadows

They’re doing a damn good job. Some of their decisions I don’t personally agree with. However, I think they are doing what they believe collectively to be best for the valley They’ve had some decisions to make which have been difficult and although I quarrel with some of those decisions, I believe they’re made honestly.

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Whistler’s Answers: May 31, 1984Whistler’s Answers: May 31, 1984

June 1, 2023 Whistler Museum 0 Comments

In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1984. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.

Some context for this week’s question: By 1984, quite a few roads in Whistler neighbourhoods were still unpaved, making for some very dusty/muddy/bumpy rides depending on weather and conditions. However, other areas such as the entrance to the Whistler Village, also needed more work done. With a limited budget to spend on roads, the municipality had to choose between paving the roads in Alpine Meadows or working on the Village/highway entrance.

Question: Should Council spend its road budget on paving Alpine Meadows streets or on channelizing the Village highway entrance?

Hugh Hancock – Marketing Manager – Alpine Meadows

As a resident of Alpine Meadows I would love it if they pave my street. I would also like them to channelize the highway because it gets dangerous there. They should put a control light at the village entrance – if not a three-way stop light at least a flashing stop light.

Sid Young – Travel Agent – Alpine Meadows

There’s no doubt that channelization takes priority over paving my cul de sac.

Bob Hufsmith – Unemployed – Alpine Meadows

I think they should spend it on Highway 99. People in Alpine Meadows will shout, sure they will. But a proper turning lane into the village is critical. You have to provide certain facilities for the tourists.

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Whistler’s Answers: September 23, 1982Whistler’s Answers: September 23, 1982

September 23, 2021 Whistler Museum 0 Comments

In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1982. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.

Some context for this week’s question: Pat Carleton was elected as Whistler’s first Mayor in 1975 and served multiple terms during which the Resort Municipality of Whistler opened a sewage treatment plant, developed infrastructure, and began developing the Whistler Village. In September 1982, after seven years of being the only mayor Whistler had known, Carleton announced that he would not be running for another term.

Question: What was your reaction to Mayor Carleton’s announcement that he will not run again?

Robert Bishop – Real Estate Salesman – High Forest

I’m sure it’s been a hard job and he’s probably really been feeling the strain in the last few years. It’s nice to see he has the wisdom to know when to step down.

Norm Lock – Appliance Repairman – Emerald Estates

I think he’s done a good job – he represented us well with things like lobbies in Victoria but I also think it’s time for a change.

Sid Young – Travel Agency Owner – Alderman – Alpine Meadows

It’s always a pity when a man such as Pat, who has given so much to the community over the years, decides to retire. There’s no doubt in my mind that his experience and drive will be sorely missed.

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Whistler’s Answers: July 1, 1982Whistler’s Answers: July 1, 1982

July 1, 2021 Whistler Museum 0 Comments

In the 1980s the Whistler Question began posing a question to three to six people and publishing their responses under “Whistler’s Answers” (not to be confused with the Whistler Answer). Each week, we’ll be sharing one question and the answers given back in 1982. Please note, all names/answers/occupations/neighbourhoods represent information given to the Question at the time of publishing and do not necessarily reflect the person today.

Some context for this week’s question: The Whistler Village Land Company, a subsidiary of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, was formed in 1978 to oversee the development of the Town Centre.

Question: How do you view the current role of the Land Company in the development of Whistler?

W. Doug Fox – Vice-President of Finance & Operations – Whistler Village Land Co.

It’s very simple – our role is to develop the remaining private sites in the village in conjunction with the private sector. That always has been the role and still it.

The main role of the Land Company is not promoting and marketing. The specific role is developing sites for sale to the private sector. We don’t have anything if we don’t have the sites.

Mike Vance – Coordinator of Planning and Design – Whistler Village Land Co.

Ideally, if economic conditions were better, the Land Company would remain involved in planning, design and servicing of Whistler Village throughout the completion of the project.

But under present conditions, the Land Company can’t stay as involved as it has been in the past in planning and design coordination.

A lot of operation of the village – planning and design – will now have to be assumed by the municipality.

David O’Keefe – Skier Services and North Side Coordinator – Whistler Mountain Ski Corp.

Originally it was a coordinating body to market and sell the land available in the new Town Centre.

Right now it should positively continue along that line. Unfortunately we’re in a time of buyer restraint, but that doesn’t mean we should stop the whole thing.

The mandate has been set, and since times are more difficult the Land Company should be going even further afield to market land sites.

Greg Griffith – Photographer – Owner of Mountain Moments

It should be a decreasing role in the future. Municipal staff and our elected officials should now be the ones making the types of decisions the Land Company has been handling.

I think it’s great the Land Company got things going, but now they should be winding down gracefully since the Town Centre is rapidly approaching fulfillment of its initial mandate.

Sid Young – Alderman – Land Company Director – Travel Agent

I don’t see it as any different than it ever has been.

Although, because of the level of development which has occurred to date, I do see the possibility of reducing the size of the Land Company and therefore its operational costs.

Al Raine – Executive Director – Whistler Resort Association

The reality is that is number one objective must be its own survival.

Its number two objective should be the completion of Village Stroll and the main village core, as well as the Sports & Convention Centre.

Ideally, it also should be looking at a leadership role in terms of providing tourist services and a tourist product.