Leisure, Arts And Communities Committee - 22/08/2005

At a MEETING of the LEISURE AND ARTS SERVICES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 22nd August 2005.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Bailie FARQUHAR, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 20th June 2005 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I CAIRD PARK MASTERPLAN

The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 487-2005 outlining the proposed Draft Masterplan for the future development of Caird Park and seeking approval to progress with a more detailed study in relation to stadium provision.

The Committee approved the principal contents of the Caird Park Masterplan and remitted to the Director of Leisure and Arts to progress the implementation of the Masterplan as outlined in the Report over the next 10 years and to seek external funding opportunities and partnerships.

II DUNDEE'S PITCH STRATEGY 2005-2011

The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 488-2005 requesting agreement to the contents of the Pitch Strategy and approval to take the Strategy forward by creating an action plan in consultation with user groups.

The Committee approved the contents of the Report and remitted to the Director of Leisure and Arts to consult with pitch user groups and sportscotland to produce a six year action plan to take forward the recommendations of the Strategy and establish a Steering Group to oversee its implementation.

III SMALL PROJECT GRANTS

The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 489-2005 seeking approval to award grants to Arts and Heritage organisations.

The Committee authorised the payment of 950 for the grants detailed in Appendix 1 of the Report.

IV MAJOR PROJECT GRANTS AND SMALL PROJECT GRANTS

The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 490-2005 seeking approval to award grants to Arts and Heritage organisations.

The Committee authorised the payment of 1,300 to "Kill Your Timid Notion" for the grant detailed in the appendix to the Report.

V DEVELOPMENT OF FAMILY ATTRACTION PARK

The Lord Provost declared a non-financial interest by virtue of the regular donations made to the Lord Provost's Charity Fund.

On a reference to Article XVI of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 20th June, 2005 the Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 491-2005 reporting on the development of an indoor play facility and associated family attractions development at Camperdown Country Park.

The Convener, seconded by Councillor Keenan, moved approval of the Report as undernoted:-

(a) the Committee approve the development of the Indoor Play Facility and associated Family Attractions Development as outlined in this Report subject to a satisfactory outcome to the actions referred to in (b) below;

(b) the Committee agree to remit to the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) and the Director of Economic Development to prepare a 30 year lease of the Indoor Play Facility and associated outdoor area with Horne's Enterprises Ltd on the basis outlined in this Report and to submit this to the Economic Development Committee for approval prior to concluding the Lease.

As an amendment, Councillor Duncan, seconded by Councillor FitzPatrick, moved that the Committee instructs the Director of Leisure and Arts to carry out a tendering process to properly test the market and ensure transparency in the selection of a partner for this venture.

On a division, there voted for the motion - the Convener, Bailies Wright, Mackie and Powrie and Councillors Shimi, Keenan, Regan, Sturrock, Grant, Hind, Morrow, Macpherson, Dick, Wallace, Webster and Scott (16); Councillor Don being absent when the vote was taken - and for the amendment - Bailies Corrigan and Borthwick and Councillors Beattie, Andrew Dawson, Sawers, FitzPatrick, Roberts, Barrie, Will Dawson and Fordyce (11); whereupon the motion was declared carried.

VI CYCLING AND WALKING ROUTES IN THE WEST OF DUNDEE

On a reference to Article I of the minute of meeting of the Leisure Services Committee of 20th September 1999 the Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 492-2005 requesting approval for the implementation of two walking and cycling routes in the West of Dundee.

The Committee approved the two proposed routes and remitted to the Director of Leisure and Arts to submit tender reports for the specific components of the project to a future Committee.

VII EXHIBITION AT MCMANUS GALLERIES

The Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Report No 493-2005 informing the Committee of the forthcoming Craftspace Touring Exhibition "Self" to be held at McManus Galleries from Saturday 10th September to Sunday 23rd October 2005.

The Committee noted the Report.

VIII SCOTTISH FORESTRY GRANT SCHEME AND WOODLANDS IN AND AROUND TOWNS

The Director of Dundee Contract Services and Director of Leisure and Arts submitted Joint Report No 440-2005 requesting approval for receipt of grant aid from the Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme and Woodlands in and Around Towns Bid for the care of Dundee's urban woodlands over the next five years.

The Committee:-

(a) approved acceptance of the Grant Aid from the Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme (SFGS);

(b) approved acceptance of the Grant Aid from Woodlands in and Around Towns (WIAT);

(c) instructed the officers from Dundee Contract Services, Finance and the Leisure and Arts Departments to administer the project and to carry out the proposed works over the next five years as detailed in the Appendix to the Report.

IX TENDERS RECEIVED

The City Engineer submitted Report No 501-2005 giving details of offers received for the demolition of Dudhope Park Pavilion.

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer by Dundee Plant Company Ltd amounting to 7,100 together with allowances of 1,000 for contingencies and 1,050 for professional fees including planning supervisor making a total expenditure of 9,150.

X OLYMPIA LEISURE CENTRE - TRAFFIC WORKS

There was submitted Agenda Note AN330-2005 advising that due to the increase in traffic along Earl

Gray Place and as part of the Leisure and Arts commitment to customer safety, it was proposed that crossing improvements be established from the car park area in front of the Olympia Leisure Centre across the road to the ground floor passenger lift.

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Tayside Contracts amounting to 10,220 and instructed the Director of Planning and Transportation to progress the works.

XI PARKS FURNITURE

There was submitted Agenda Note AN328-2005 advising that offers had been sought for recycled plastic seats as part of the future phases of Parks furniture renewal.

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Marmax Products Ltd, County Durham for the supply of 20 recycled plastic seats at a total cost of 4,580 together with an offer of 1,000 from Dundee Contract Services for the fitting of the seats.

XII PARKS SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II

There was submitted Agenda Note AN329-2005 advising that an offer had been received from the Specialist Contractor, Forbes & Company for the manufacture and erection of Parks and Cemeteries signboards to replace existing boards which were showing signs of decay.

The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Forbes & Company amounting to 14,765.

The Committee resolved under Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the undernoted item of business on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act.

XIII FORMER TOILETS AND BATHING SHELTER, ESPLANADE

Reference was made to Article X of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 19th April 2004 which approved the sale of the above former toilets and bathing shelter.

There was submitted Agenda Note AN331-2005 advising that the terms of the Economic Development Burden required to be adjusted to permit the sale of alcohol under a table licence.

The Committee agreed to the adjustments as detailed in the Agenda Note.

CHARLES FARQUHAR, Convener.