John G. Mlacak Centre

The John G. Mlacak Centre, comprising a public library, civic art gallery, community centre, senior centre and arena, occupies a location in Kanata, north of Campeau Drive at the intersection with Hawkstone Gate.

JOHN G. MLACAK
CENTRE

Dedicated in honor of
John G. Mlacak
Long time resident of the City of Kanata
Former Reeve of the Township of March
In recognition of his service to the residents
of the City of Kanata

Mayor Des Adam and Council of the City of Kanata

John George Mlacak, P. Eng.
1936-2014

Reeve of March Township
(1968-1976)
An accomplished humanist, engineer, politician, mentor, leader and artist, John G. Mlacak loved the beauty of his country and was dedicated to his community.

Regional Councillor, Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton; Commissioner, National Capital Commission; Telecommunications Innovator; Professional Artist (Society of Canadian Artists, Ontario Society of Artists, Lucille Broadbent Award for Artistic Achievement).

The John G. Mlacak Centre is named in honour of John's pioneering workd in the original development of Kanata. During his time as Councillor and Reeve of March Township, the communities of Beaverbrook and Katimavik were developed along with the first municipal business park, combined fire hall and library, child care centre, senior citizens housing, and the Pinhey property. Curbside waste, newspaper and glass collection was initiated under his leadership.

John-George-Mlacak, ingénieur
1936-2014

Prévet du Canton de March
(1938-1976)
Humaniste accompli, ingénieur, homme politique, mentor, chef de file et artiste, John G. Mlacak aimait la beauté de son pays et s'est dévoué pour sa collectivité.

Conseiller régional, Municipalité régionale d'Ottawa-Carleton; Commissaire, Commission de la capitale nationale; Innovateur du secteur des télécommunications; Artiste professionnel (Société des artistes canadiens, Ontario Society of Artists, prix Lucille Broadbent pour la réalisation artistique).

Le Centre John G. Mlacak est nommé en l'honneur du travail de pionnier qu'a réalisé M. Mlacak dans le développement initial de Kanata. Durant ses mandats de conseiller et de préfet du Canton de March, les communaoutés de Beaverbrook et de Katimavik ont été le théâtre de divers projets d'aménagement, dont la première zone de parc d'affaires municipale, un immeuble destiné à accueillir ainsi qu'une garderie, une résidence pour personnes âgées et la propriété Pinhey. Une collecte sélective en bordure de rue de verre et du papier journal a également été lancée sous sa direction.

JOHN G. MLACAK CENTRE

OPENED BY
JOHN MLACAK
FEBRUARY 17, 1979

MARCH TOWNSHIP COUNCIL 1977-78
Marianne Wilkinson Reeve
Pat Carroll
Kay Howland
Judie Kuhns
Bill Lund

CITY OF KANATA COUNCIL 1978-80
Marianne Wilkinson Mayor
Carroll Folwy
E.R.(Bob) Kingham
Bill Lund
Doug Nash
Charles Rogers
Jean Gubby

Architect
Pye and Richards

Contractor
Ottawa R & R Construction Ltd.