Ordinary minutes, 21 August 2025

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                     21 AUGUST 2025


             C. Note the temporary repurpose of the carpark in the “Main Beach Local
                Government Reserve” (adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club) as a Main
                Beach Drop-Off Zone during the peak Christmas and New Year’s Eve period
                to improve safety, traffic congestion and functionality of the space;
             D. Note the successful trial of temporary streetscape and parking improvements
                on Hastings Street and Noosa Drive during peak periods, including that staff
                will be exploring design and costs of deployable temporary "parklets" for future
                peak seasons to enhance the pedestrian safety, comfort and public realm
                activation;
             E. Approve the temporary carparking at the Noosa Heads Lions Park by the
                Tewantin Noosa Lions Club for the holiday season subject to the following:
                1. Confirm use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park as a temporary carpark during
                the Christmas 2025–26 holiday period with decision on Easter deferred until
                further community consultation arising from the Destination Management
                Plan;
                2. Authorise the CEO to negotiate terms of car parking at Noosa Heads Lions
                Park with the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club to ensure Council's costs for
                oversight and damage recovery at the site are fully recovered before income
                sharing.
                3. Implementation of a formal Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to improve
                safety and vehicle management on the site;
             F. Support the integration of a transparent performance and reporting framework
                into the Go Noosa program, including baseline data collection and clear
                outcome targets, to ensure the program delivers quantifiable benefits for
                residents, visitors, and local businesses.
             G. As part of the 2026/27 Budget process investigate the costs, resourcing and
                feasibility for the inclusion of other high-demand areas such as Peregian
                Beach and Cooroy, with a view to improving traffic flow, enhancing pedestrian
                safety, and supporting a positive visitor and community experience and
                investigate a broader range of sustainable transport initiatives, including
                enhancements to Noosa’s river transport network, boating facilities and
                associated land-based infrastructure, to better serve local residents and
                reduce reliance on private vehicles.

             Carried.
                               Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
             For:              Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
                               Cr Nicola Wilson
             Against:          None

11.3.15.    FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JULY 2025

            That Council note the report by the Acting Financial Services Manager to the
            General Committee Meeting dated 18 August 2025 outlining the July 2025 year
            to date financial performance against budget.
11.3.16.    BUDGET REVIEW 1 (BR1) FOR THE 2025/26 FINANCIAL YEAR

            That Council note the report by the Acting Financial Services Manager to the
            General Committee Meeting dated 18 August 2025 and approve the proposed
            changes to the 2026 Budget as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial
            Statements and Supporting Schedules provided in:
            A. Attachments 1, 3, 4, 6 & 7 to this report and
            B. Amended Attachments 2 & 5 as supplied as Attachment 1 to the Minutes -
            Revised Attachment 2 Statement of Financial Position BR1 & Attachment 2 to
            the Minutes - Revised Attachment 5 Financial Sustainability Ratios BR1.