Economic Development Committee
CONFIRMED
MINUTES
Confirmed Minutes of an ordinary
meeting of the Economic Development Committee held in the Edinburgh Room,
Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 22 May 2018, commencing at 1.00
pm
PRESENT
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Chairperson
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Cr Chris Staynes
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Deputy Chairperson
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Cr Christine Garey
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Cr Andrew Whiley
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Members
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Cr David Benson-Pope
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Cr Rachel Elder
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Cr Aaron Hawkins
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Cr Marie Laufiso
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Cr Mike Lord
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Cr Damian Newell
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Cr Jim O'Malley
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Cr Kate Wilson
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Cr Lee Vandervis
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Mayor Dave Cull
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IN ATTENDANCE
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John Christie (Director
Enterprise Dunedin), Des Adamson (Business Relationship Manager), Fraser
Liggett (Economic Development Programme Manager), Bree Jones (Business
Tourism Events Advisor), Anthony Deaker (Ara Toi Project Coordinator) and Suz
Jenkins (Finance and Operations Manager)
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Governance Support Officer Jennifer
Lapham
1 Public
Forum
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1.1 Public Forum -
Gareth Evans, Farra Engineering
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Gareth Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Farra Engineering
spoke to the Committee regarding the Dunedin Engineering Hub. Mr Evans provided
an update on the future plans of Farra Engineering and also the changes to
the industry.
Mr Evans commented there was an opportunity to have a new
wave of modern engineering, based on new skills, collaboration and
opportunities like the Australia defence upgrade. He also commented
that the opportunities did not end with the Australian military upgraded as
the civil ship maintenance, renewable energy, climate change and general
construction all offered chances for long-term growth.
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Moved
(Cr Aaron Hawkins/Cr David Benson-Pope):
That the Committee:
a) Extend
the time for the public forum.
Motion carried (ED/2018/008)
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Mr Evans responded to questions from the Committee. He
advised that as well as advising the Council of the plans for the industry
they were seeking a letter of support.
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3 Confirmation
of agenda
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Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Aaron
Hawkins):
That the Committee:
Confirms the public part
of the agenda with the following alterations:
a) In regard to Standing Order 2.1, Option C be
adopted in relation to moving and seconding and speaking to amendments.
b) Discussion
on the proposed downsizing of the New Zealand Post operations at Dunedin
North and South Dunedin (item 8A).
Motion carried (ED/2018/010)
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4 Declarations
of interest
Members were reminded of the need to stand
aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an
elected representative and any private or other external interest they might
have.
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Moved (Chairperson Chris Staynes/Deputy
Chairperson Andrew Whiley):
That the Committee:
a) Notes the Elected
Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and
b) Confirms
the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.
Motion carried (ED/2018/012)
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Part A Reports
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5 Long-term
perfomance of Dunedin's tourism sector - Infometrics Report
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In a report from Enterprise
Dunedin the Business Tourism Events Advisor and Finance and Operations
Manager advised that Infometrics was commissioned to provide a long-term view
of performance in Dunedin’s tourism sector for Enterprise Dunedin.
The report highlighted areas
of progress made in the delivery of the compelling destination’s theme
in the Economic Development Strategy.
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Moved (Deputy Chairperson Christine
Garey/Cr Rachel Elder):
That the Committee:
a) Notes the
report from Infometrics, “The long-term performance of Dunedin’s
tourism sector” dated April 2018.
Motion carried (ED/2018/013)
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6 Infometrics
Quarterly Economic Monitor Report December 2017
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In a report from Enterprise
Dunedin the Economic Development Programme Manager and Finance and Operations
Manager advised that Infometrics had been commissioned to provide quarterly
economic monitoring reports for Enterprise Dunedin.
The purpose of the monitoring report was
to provide an update of progress on the delivery of the Economic Development
Strategy key outcomes.
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Moved (Deputy Chairperson Christine
Garey/Cr Marie Laufiso):
That the Committee:
a) Notes the
report from Infometrics, “Quarterly Economic Monitor” dated
December 2017.
Motion carried (ED/2018/014)
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7 Enterprise
Dunedin Q3 January to March 2018 Activity Report
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In a report from Enterprise
Dunedin the Economic Development Programme Manager provided an update on the activities
during Quarter Three 2017/18.
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Moved (Deputy Chairperson Andrew
Whiley/Cr Kate Wilson):
That the Committee:
Notes
the Enterprise Dunedin Quarter
Three January to March 2018 Activity Report.
Motion carried (ED/2018/015)
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8 Film
Dunedin Development Report
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In a report
from Enterprise Dunedin the Ara Toi Projects Coordinator provided an update on
the development of film activities and proposed plans for future development
were signalled.
Over the last two years
Enterprise Dunedin has prioritised the development of the film and digital
sector. This work has focused on process and systems, business support,
projects, communications, engagement and relationships.
This activity has resulted in increased
film projects in the city and a growing industry perception of Dunedin as a
film friendly city.
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During the discussion Cr Wilson left the meeting at 3.19
pm and returned at 3.24 pm and Cr Vandervis left the meeting at 3.33 pm
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Moved (Chairperson Chris Staynes/Deputy
Chairperson Christine Garey):
That the Committee:
a) Notes the
Film Dunedin Development Report and proposed approach to sector development.
Motion carried (ED/2018/016)
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8a Proposed
Downsizing of NZ Post/Kiwibank Operations
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Discussion took place on the proposal by New Zealand post
to close operations at Dunedin North and South Dunedin. Members spoke
of the importance of these facilities as both these are suburbs need and use
the services.
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Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Kate
Wilson):
That the Committee:
a)
Conveys to NZ Post its concern at the potential downsizing of
the NZ Post/Kiwibank operations at Dunedin North and South Dunedin and
communicate that concern to local members of parliament.
Motion carried (ED/2018/017)
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9 Items
for Consideration by the Chair
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There were no items notified.
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Resolution to exclude the public
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Moved (Chairperson Chris Staynes/Deputy
Chairperson Christine Garey):
That the Committee:
Pursuant
to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
Act 1987, exclude the public from the following part of the proceedings of
this meeting namely:
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General subject of the matter to be considered
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Reasons
for passing this resolution in relation to each matter
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Ground(s) under
section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
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Reason for
Confidentiality
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C1
District Energy Feasibility Study
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S7(2)(h)
The
withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority
to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.
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S48(1)(a)
The public conduct of the part of the meeting
would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good
reason for withholding exists under section 7.
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C2
Provincial Growth Fund Update
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S7(2)(h)
The
withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority
to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities.
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S48(1)(a)
The public conduct of the part of the meeting
would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good
reason for withholding exists under section 7.
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This resolution is made in reliance
on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
Act 1987, and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or
Section 7 of that Act, or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9 of the Official
Information Act 1982, as the case may require, which would be prejudiced by
the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the
meeting in public are as shown above after each item.
Motion carried (ED/2018/018)
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The meeting went into
non-public at 3.48 pm and concluded 4.31 pm