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Economic and Industry Development Committee — 2020-11-19
1. Willowbank (Ebenezer) Intermodal Terminal Social and Economic Benefits and Impacts Report
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
1. Willowbank (Ebenezer) Intermodal Terminal Social and Economic Benefits and Impacts Report
This report provides an overview of recent and potential government activities in relation to the Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area. It also summarises the outcomes of the Council-funded Willowbank Intermodal Terminal Social and Economic Benefits and Impacts Study.
Over the medium to long term, the 6,000 hectare Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area will be transformed from its rural character today to a bustling industrial precinct incorporating inland rail, a range of industrial and commercial land uses, new infrastructure and a potential intermodal terminal.
Council procured a Social and Economic Benefit and Impacts Study (the study) (attachment 1) relating to the proposed Intermodal Terminal to better understand the benefits and impacts associated with the proposed infrastructure. The study outlines that the development of an Intermodal Terminal at Willowbank (Ebenezer) is integral to capturing long term economic benefit from Inland Rail operations, and will act as catalyst for industrial land activation in Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
Seconded by Mayor Teresa Harding:
A. That the findings of the Willowbank Intermodal Terminal Social and Economic Benefits and Impacts Study report be received and noted.
B. That Council note the development of an advocacy plan will be progressed in conjunction with Council to assist in determining Council’s future role in the precinct and to guide advocacy activities.
C. That the Office of Economic Development conduct a series of workshops to engage further with Council regarding the opportunities and issues associated with the future development of the Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Harding
Kunzelmann
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Willowbank
2. Pilot Facade Improvement Program
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
2. Pilot Facade Improvement Program
This is a report concerning the recommendations for the Pilot Façade Improvement Program that closed on Monday, 19 October 2020.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Council endorse $93,723.73 of the approved $100,000 Pilot Façade Improvement Program funding support being allocated to assessed applications ranked 1 to 8 in Attachment 1.
B. That Council endorse an additional $36,849.23 (along with the $6,276.27 remaining budget) in funding support to the Pilot Façade Improvement Program to be allocated to assessed applications numbered 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Attachment 1.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Harding
Kunzelmann
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
3. Food Truck Friendly Council
Resolution: Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
3. Food Truck Friendly Council
This report has been prepared in response to the notice of motion in the Ordinary Council Meeting of 27 August 2020, that council evaluate becoming a Food Truck Friendly Council.
This report outlines the economic and lifestyle opportunities food trucks provide; the current state for food truck licensing and operation in the Ipswich LGA; and the policy and procedure changes required make Ipswich City Council considered ‘food truck friendly’.
The report also outlines opportunities for streamlining council processes to be both ‘food truck friendly’ and ‘small business friendly’.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Nicole Jonic:
Seconded by Councillor Andrew Fechner:
A. That Council determine that Council should be ‘food truck friendly’.
B. That Council endorse the work required to streamline Council processes to make it easier for food trucks to operate in Ipswich.
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
Councillors: Councillors:
Madsen Nil
Harding
Kunzelmann
Fechner
Jonic
The motion was put and carried.
Mentions: Ipswich
4 New Item (Committees) - Matters Arising - Ipswich Business Awards
4. Matters Arising - Ipswich Business Awards
The Chairperson (Councillor Nicole Jonic) acknowledged the success of the recent Ipswich Business Awards organised by the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and congratulated all nominees and winners as well as the Chamber for their efforts.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS AND FORMAL MATTERS
The meeting commenced at 10.31 am.
The meeting closed at 11.02 am.
Mentions: Ipswich
Source: Ipswich City Council meeting minutes (CC BY 4.0).