Leisure, Arts And Communities Committee - 21/02/2005
At a MEETING of the LEISURE AND ARTS SERVICES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 21st February 2005.
Present:-
Lord Provost John R LETFORD |
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BAILIES
C D P FARQUHAR |
Neil I C POWRIE |
Bruce D MACKIE |
Helen WRIGHT |
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Ian BORTHWICK |
COUNCILLORS
Jill SHIMI |
Helen DICK |
Christina ROBERTS |
Kevin KEENAN |
Nigel DON |
Jim BARRIE |
George REGAN |
Bob DUNCAN |
Will DAWSON |
Fiona M GRANT |
Richard BEATTIE |
Roderick A J WALLACE |
Christopher HIND |
Andrew DAWSON |
Charles A WEBSTER |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
Willie W SAWERS |
Derek J SCOTT |
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Joe FITZPATRICK |
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Bailie FARQUHAR, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 17th January 2005 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I CULTURAL COMMISSION RESPONSE
The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 90-2005 recommending that the Committee agree the response to the Cultural Commission as outlined in the report.
The Committee agreed accordingly.
II DUNDEE CITY SPORTS COUNCIL & DUNDEE CITY DISABILITY SPORT GRANT AID SCHEMES
The Convener and Councillors Duncan and Wallace declared a non financial interest by virtue of their appointment as Council representative. The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 102-2005 requesting approval for the proposed alterations and additions to the existing Dundee City Sports Council and Dundee Disability Sports Grant Aid Schemes.
The Committee agreed to the proposed merger of the above two grant aid schemes and changes to the Dundee City Sports Council Grant Aid Scheme with effect from 1st April 2005.
III DUNDEE REPERTORY THEATRE MAIN HOUSE, REVENUE SUPPORT 2005-2006
The Convener and Councillor Duncan declared an interest by virtue of their Council appointments. The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 103-2005 requesting renewal of revenue funding to Dundee Repertory Theatre Main House for 2005-2006.
The Committee approved the level of grant funding amounting to 335,000 as set out in the report.
IV SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE REVENUE SUPPORT 2005-2006
The Convener and Councillor Duncan declared an interest by virtue of their Council appointments.
The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 104-2005 requesting renewal of revenue funding to Scottish Dance Theatre 2005-2006.
The Committee approved the level of grant funding amounting 22,478 as set out in the report.
V BELMONT ESTATE, MEIGLE - PROPOSALS FOR UPGRADE AND EXTENSION FROM SCOTTISH CENTRES
Councillor Wallace declared an interest by virtue of his membership of COSLA representing Scottish Centres.
The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 143-2005 informing the Committee of the proposals received from Scottish Centres to upgrade and extend their camp at Belmont Estate and requesting the Committee to consider the key issues and to seek agreement on the way forward.
The Committee agreed:-
(a)to support the refurbishment of the existing blocks together with the change to location of the car park, footpath and entrance;
(b)that the lease area be extended to enlarge the existing boundaries subject to detailed discussion with the Director of Economic Development and the Director of Leisure and Arts.
(c)that in relation to enhancement of existing Woodland Management Plans, this be supported with final details being agreed by the Director of Leisure and Arts at an operational level.
(d)that in relation to the proposed new site, this be remitted to the Director of Economic Development and Director of Leisure and Arts to enter into formal discussions with Scottish Centres and bring back a report for consideration by this Committee.
(e)that it be remitted to the Director of Economic Development to review the Lease and bring back any proposed changes to this Committee for consideration.
VI CAIRD PARK STADIUM MODERNISATION AND DAWSON PARK ARTIFICIAL PITCH - FEE EXPENDITURE
There was submitted Agenda Note AN65-2005 requesting approval for expenditure of 29,000 on fees in connection with the development of proposals for the Stage 2 Big Lottery Fund programme for the modernisation of Caird Park Athletics Stadium and the creation of an artificial eleven a side pitch in Dawson Park.
The Committee approved accordingly,
VII BALGAY HILL APPLICATION FOR USE
There was submitted Agenda Note AN66-2005 advising that a request had been received from Balgay Parish Church for permission to use the area of ground outside the Mills Observatory for a morning service on Easter Sunday 27th March 2005 from 8.00am to 8.30am.
The Committee agreed to grant permission for the use of the area subject to the necessary insurances indemnifying the Council against damage to property, injury or loss of life etc to members of the public and, in addition, any services being provided by the Department being paid for by the applicant.
VIII APPLICATION TO HOLD CARNIVALS
There was submitted Agenda Note AN67-2005 advising that a request had been received from Hornes Pleasure Fairs, Dunfermline for permission to operate a carnival from 2nd to 16th May 2005 and 12th to 26th September 2005 inclusive at Riverside Park and also from 18th April to 2nd May 2005 and 26th September to 10th October 2005 inclusive at Caird Park.
The Committee agreed to grant permission and remitted to the Director of Economic Development to negotiate a licence fee subject to the Council's normal conditions of let which included the closing down of the carnival operations each evening by 9.30pm.
IX FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Councillor Barrie declared an interest by virtue of his position as a minor shareholder in Dundee United Football Company Limited. There was submitted Agenda Note AN68-2005 outlining the proposed establishment of a Dundee Football Development Officer post for a four year fixed term period.
The Committee agreed to the proposal and the details outlined in the note.
X DAWSON PARK - WEST PAVILLION - PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS
Councillor Roberts declared a non financial interest by virtue of the fact that her son played for the Dundee Hurricanes and benefits from any improvements. There was submitted Agenda Note AN69-2005 recommending that it be remitted to the Director of Leisure and Arts to work in partnership with Dundee Hurricanes to take forward a bid to the new opportunities fund and Sport Scotland to enhance the existing west pavilion and changing rooms at Dawson Park.
XI SPONSORED GOLF COMPETITIONS
There was submitted Agenda Note AN70-2005.
The Committee agreed that the priority of the courses be granted in connection with the undernoted Council sponsored golf competitions organised with the Leisure and Arts Department for various dates during 2005:-
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Competition |
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Saturday 4 June |
Stuart Patrick Cup Golf |
07.30am - 12.00noon |
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Sunday 5 June |
J R Ritchie Ladies Rosebowl |
10.00am - 12.00noon |
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Sunday 14 August |
Lord Provost's Charity Cup |
07.00am - 1.00pm |
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Sunday 21 August |
Ladies Two Ball Foursomes Trophy |
10.00am - 12.00noon |
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Saturday 10 September |
Autumn Cup, 1st Round |
07.00am - 12.00noon |
Camperdown Pitch and Putt Course
Sunday 12 June |
The Camperdown Park Junior Open for the David Low Tournament |
12.00noon - 3.00pm |
Caird Park 18 Hole Golf Course
Saturday 11 June |
Reid Trophy, Single Round Scratch Play |
1.00pm - 3.00pm |
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Wednesday 22 June |
Reid Trophy, 1st Round Match Play |
5.00pm - 6.00pm |
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Wednesday 29 June |
Reid Trophy, Quarter Final Match Play |
5.30pm - 6.00pm |
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Wednesday 6 July |
Reid Trophy, Semi Final Match Play |
5.30pm - 6.00pm |
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Friday 8 July |
Reid Trophy, Final Match Play |
5.45pm - 6.00pm |
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Sunday 11 September |
Autumn Cup, 2nd Round |
07.00am - 12.00 noon |
Caird Park 9 Hole Golf Course
Friday 15 July |
Whytock Cup Junior Open Tournament |
1.00pm - 4.00pm |
XII DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL (CAMPERDOWN PARK SOUTH AND WEST ACCESS ROADS, DUNDEE) (PROHIBITIONOF ENTRY AND EXIT) ORDER 2005
Reference was made to Article VII of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 20th September 2004 instructing and authorising the preparation of an Order to improve safety by removal vehicular traffic from narrow access roads with no footways and poor junctions site blinds. There was submitted Agenda Note AN71-2005 advising that the proposed Order had been duly drafted and during the statutory consultation period no adverse comments were received.
The Committee authorised formal publication of the Order as drafted.
The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted items of business on the grounds that they involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.
XIII GROUND LEASE, KINGSWAY EAST, DUNDEE
There was submitted Agenda Note AN72-2005 advising that the current Ground Lease at the above location had expired and the company leasing the area of ground had requested a renewal of the Lease.
The Committee agreed that a new Lease be entered into on the terms and conditions stated.
XIV GROUND OFF HARRISON ROAD, DUNDEE
There was submitted Agenda Note AN73-2005 advising that an interested company had applied to purchase an area of ground at the above location for use in connection with their business and operations.
The Committee agreed to sell the site to the interested company on the terms and conditions detailed.
CHARLES FARQUHAR, Convener.