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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
18 SEPTEMBER 2012
The “Markets Business Case” presented by Creating Communities in 2005 identified the
core theme of the markets to be a celebration of cultural diversity with products limited to a
cultural nature. This is further supported through consultation for the Mirrabooka Local Area
Plan whereby the community identified cultural expression through community markets as a
key priority.
It is proposed that markets which celebrate the areas diversity and vibrancy should be
encouraged which would include celebration of food styles and culture. Food vendors add
further atmosphere to markets and entice participants who wish to experience a range of
cultural foods.
Consultation with the Mirrabooka Square Shopping Centre identified that the sale of wares
would not be of concern to their operations, however the provision of food would directly
compete with their food court during opening hours.
They advised that they would not object to a food style market if the event was held on a
Friday evening. The following comment was received from the Centres Marketing Manager:
“As discussed we support these markets in principle and based upon the current
discussions. In regards to your point about the likelihood of these markets having a strong
food component to them it is our preference that the Friday evening proposed timing be
utilized. To hold a food based market on a Saturday or Sunday would likely have a negative
impact on the many food based small businesses within the area.”
Nollamara RSL as well as the Rotary Club of Morley have advised that there are two (2)
main types for a community market which are ‘car boot’ and ‘stalls’. The car boot type
involves individuals arriving with their items, setting up in an allocated car bay and then
selling items from their car or the ground area. This would be suitable if a market were to be
established in the Mirrabooka Library car park and would generally include only wares and
would not be suitable for food vendors.
The freestanding stall type involves no vehicles and typically shade structures and tables.
This is suitable for surfaces which are not designed for car traffic such as paving and grass
and would be required for the Mirrabooka Town Square, Sudbury Road and Herb Graham
Recreation Centre scenario.
These groups have provisionally expressed interest and seek more detail and certainty from
the City in terms of the type of market, proposed operating times, location and issues such
as market theme.
It is recommended, if a market were to be established at Mirrabooka, the market should be
culturally themed, and that it allow for wares, food stalls and entertainment to ensure it is a
key attraction for both local residents and a wider catchment. The ‘stall’ type market would
be more suited to the proposed cultural themed market.
Operating Hours
It is proposed that the Mirrabooka Markets would be trialled for one summer season, from
October to March. This would be on a weekly basis and would be further reviewed by
Council at the conclusion of the season.
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