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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL<br />

18 SEPTEMBER 2012<br />

Conclusion<br />

This report examines the feasibility <strong>of</strong> refurbishing the Maureen Grierson Centre in<br />

Scarborough to be used as an attraction or multiple attractions. This proposal is not<br />

compatible with the adopted Scarborough Beach Urban Design Master Plan and the intent to<br />

demolish the existing building to provide sites for proposed future commercial activities in<br />

that location. At the current time all capital and operating costs associated with the proposal<br />

would have to be met by the <strong>City</strong> and no budget provision for this exists. It is recommended<br />

that the proposal to refurbish and use the centre as an attraction or multiple attractions not<br />

proceed.<br />

Additional Information - 11 September 2012<br />

When the matter <strong>of</strong> refurbishing the Maureen Grierson Centre in Scarborough was<br />

considered by Council at its meeting on 1 May 2012 Council resolved that additional Officer<br />

input was required to be able to consider the alternative motions put forward (Council<br />

Resolution Number 0512/011). The alternative motion is set out below and each<br />

recommendation discussed.<br />

“Moved Councillor Robbins, seconded Councillor Stewart<br />

1. That the <strong>City</strong> BEGIN the process <strong>of</strong> advertising for 'Expressions <strong>of</strong> Interest'<br />

and contacting local community groups/artists for the opportunity to<br />

PROVIDE public art in the form <strong>of</strong> a 'Community Mural Project' to be<br />

completed on the full facade <strong>of</strong> the Maureen Grierson Centre:-<br />

The 'Community Mural Project' on the Maureen Grierson Centre is to be<br />

completed during the summer <strong>of</strong> 2012/2013.<br />

2. That the <strong>City</strong> WRITE to the minister <strong>of</strong> Tourism to investigate partnering<br />

with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> to create a Tourist Centre/Events Centre to operate<br />

out <strong>of</strong> the Maureen Grierson Centre during the summer months Oct -<br />

March each year:-<br />

that a further report be PRESENTED to Council providing the response<br />

from the Minister or Ministers <strong>of</strong>fice, what would be required to operate<br />

such a centre and the associated costs to do so.<br />

3. That the <strong>City</strong> look to utilise the ro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> community centre for the purpose <strong>of</strong><br />

promoting local artists in form <strong>of</strong> solo musicians, bands and art works etc:-<br />

that a further report be PRESENTED to Council providing an over-view <strong>of</strong><br />

how this would be achieved including the costs associated in providing this<br />

amenity.<br />

4. That the <strong>City</strong> WRITE to the Minister <strong>of</strong> Lands to request the approval for<br />

the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stirling</strong> to have the ability <strong>of</strong> 'power to lease' the Maureen<br />

Grierson Centre as a matter <strong>of</strong> priority and report back the response to the<br />

Council ASAP:-<br />

If approval is granted by the Minister <strong>of</strong> Lands that within the report<br />

providing the response, further information be provided on potential lease<br />

figures and associated opportunities.<br />

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