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

 

 

 

BAILIES

 

C D P FARQUHAR

Neil I C POWRIE

Bruce D MACKIE

Helen WRIGHT

 

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

 

Joe FITZPATRICK

 

 

 

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:-

 

Date

Competition

Time

 

 

 

Saturday 4 June

Stuart Patrick Cup Golf

07.30am - 12.00noon

 

 

 

Sunday 5 June

J R Ritchie Ladies Rosebowl

10.00am - 12.00noon

 

 

 

Sunday 14 August

Lord Provost's Charity Cup

07.00am - 1.00pm

 

 

 

Sunday 21 August

Ladies Two Ball Foursomes Trophy

10.00am - 12.00noon

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Wednesday 22 June

Reid Trophy, 1st Round Match Play

5.00pm - 6.00pm

 

 

 

Wednesday 29 June

Reid Trophy, Quarter Final Match Play

5.30pm - 6.00pm

 

 

 

Wednesday 6 July

Reid Trophy, Semi Final Match Play

5.30pm - 6.00pm

 

 

 

Friday 8 July

Reid Trophy, Final Match Play

5.45pm - 6.00pm

 

 

 

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.