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Economic and Cultural Development Committee — 2024-12-03
2. Discover Ipswich Everi Event Portal
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
2. Discover Ipswich Everi Event Portal
This is a report concerning the new Discover Ipswich Everi Event Portal, an initiative to improve visitor experience and better serve our event producers and promoters to meet Council’s aspiration to become an Event Friendly Council. The new portal, which will be incorporated into the Discover Ipswich website, will enhance the ‘What’s On’ section of the site promoting events across Ipswich that have the potential to attract visitors from outside the city. The new portal will be launched to industry and the public in late October 2024.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the report concerning the integration of the new Everi Event Portal into the Discover Ipswich site be received and its contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
3. Ipswich Economic Development Strategy Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
3. Ipswich Economic Development Strategy Report
This report provides an update on the past six months of outputs and outcomes related to the Ipswich Economic Development Strategy 2023-2027.
The Ipswich Economic Development Strategy outlines Council’s plan for sustainable economic growth, outlining how Council resources can be aligned to build the economy of the future, attract and retain diverse and high value jobs for current and future generations, deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable transport network, ensure a healthy environment and foster an inclusive, society.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
That the Ipswich Economic Development Strategy Report be received and the contents noted.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(i and g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 4 titled North Ipswich Spot and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand Concept Design and Item 5 titled Nicholas Street Precinct – Approval of a Ground Lease over 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748).
The meeting moved into closed session at 11.22 am.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Jacob Madsen left the meeting at 12.13 pm.
Councillor Jacob Madsen returned to the meeting at 12.16 pm.
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 12.36 pm.
Mentions: Ellenborough Street · Nicholas Street · Ipswich · North Ipswich
4. North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand Concept Design
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
4. North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand Concept Design
This is a report presenting the outcomes of the due diligence and concept design for the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(i) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
That Council approve the finalisation of the submission to the Australian Government based on the current concept design for the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand.
Councillor Jim Madden proposed the addition of Recommendation B and C and for the original recommendation to become Recommendation A.
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
A. That Council approve the finalisation of the submission to the Australian Government based on the current concept design for the North Ipswich Sport and Entertainment Precinct Stage 1 Western Grandstand.
B. That with the Submission, the North Ipswich Reserve Corporate Centre continue to be made available for the public until such time as a Master Plan is developed.
C. That Council obtain a cost estimate to prepare a Master Plan for the North Ipswich Reserve and the Len Johnson Oval.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Councillor Marnie Doyle advised that during the closed session to discuss Items 4 and 5, that only Item 4 was discussed and that the committee agreed to return to open session to vote on Item 4 and adjourn for a break.
Adjourn Meeting
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Antoniolli:
That the meeting be adjourned at 12.39 pm to reconvene at 1.10 pm.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting reconvened at 1.11 pm.
Move into Closed Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor David Martin:
That in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 , the meeting move into closed session to discuss Item 5 titled Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a Ground Lease over 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748).
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into closed session at 1.13 pm .
Move into Open Session
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Marnie Doyle:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That the meeting move into open session.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
The meeting moved into open session at 1.35 pm.
Mentions: Ellenborough Street · Nicholas Street · North Ipswich · Ipswich
5. Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a Ground Lease over 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748)
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
5. Nicholas Street Precinct - Approval of a Ground Lease over
4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748)
This is a report concerning a ground lease for Council’s consideration over associated Council-owned property at 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748) – see location plan in attachment 1.
“The attachment/s to this report are confidential in accordance with section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 .”
Recommendation
Moved by Councillor Jim Madden:
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic:
A. That Council enter into a Development Agreement, Construction Lease and Long Term Lease (and ancillary agreements), with the proposed lessee of
4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Lot 7 on SP288748) within the Nicholas Street Precinct (substantially in accordance with the terms of the confidential heads of agreement attached).
B. That Council note, in relation to Council’s disposal of its leasehold interest in
4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich to the proposed lessee, that the Ministerial exemption under s236 1(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 applies to the disposal of Council’s interest in 4 Ellenborough Street, Ipswich (Ministerial exemption contained in Attachment 1 of this report).
C. That pursuant to Section 257(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009, Council resolve to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take “contractual action” pursuant to section 238 of the Regulation, in order to implement Council’s decision at Recommendation A.
D. That Council be kept informed as to the progress and outcome of the execution and publication of details.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Nil
Doyle
Harding
Jonic
Madsen
Antoniolli
Martin
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ellenborough Street · Nicholas Street · Ipswich
1. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of 21 November 2024
Resolution: Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
6. Report - Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of 21 November 2024
This is the report of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of
21 November 2024.
Recommendation
Moved by Mayor Teresa Harding:
Seconded by Councillor Jim Madden:
That Council adopt the recommendations of the Advocacy Advisory Committee No. 2024(03) of 21 November 2024 .
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Augustine Madsen (Abstain)
Doyle Martin (Abstain)
Harding
Jonic
Antoniolli
Madden
The motion was put and carried.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
MATTERS ARISING
Nil
QUESTIONS / GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 11.07 am.
The meeting closed at 1.40 pm.
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).