CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING 20 AUGUST 2026 · 2026-08-20 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING | 20 AUGUST 2026


        v.   existing mitigation measures, including seasonal operating limits, wet-
             weather closures, vegetation protection measures, site management
             controls, and post-season rehabilitation works.
       Carried.
       For:              Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr
                         Tom Wegener
       Against:          Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Nicola Wilson

       Council Resolution
       Moved:                 Cr Jessica Phillips
       Seconded:              Cr Karen Finzel
       That Council note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee
       dated 11 August 2026 regarding a Noosa Heads Lions Park Land Management
       Plan; and
       A. Request a further report to a future council meeting detailing the scope, costs,
           funding implications, consultation requirements and proposed timeline for the
           preparation of a LMP for Noosa Heads Lions Park, including consideration of a
           temporary overflow car park, in accordance with the requirements of the Land
           Act 1994 and the Queensland Government's Guideline for Managing Actions
           Consistent and Inconsistent with the Purpose of Trust Land;
       B. Following consideration of the further report, to determine whether to proceed
           with the preparation of the Land Management Plan and allocation of appropriate
           budget.
       C. That Council write to the Minister under section 52AA of the Land Act 1994
           advising that Council is considering the preparation of a Land Management Plan
           for the reserve and requesting interim approval for the use of part of the reserve
           for temporary overflow car parking during the 2026 Christmas holiday period.
       D. That Council's letter to the Minister address the statutory requirements of
           section 52AA and submit that the proposed temporary overflow car parking
           would not diminish the purpose of the reserve and would not adversely affect
           the public interest having regard to:
                i. the temporary and limited nature of the use, being approximately 21
                     days per annum and affecting only the portion of the reserve required
                     for seasonal overflow parking;
                ii. the site's historical use for seasonal overflow parking over more than 20
                     years;
                iii. community demand for additional parking during peak holiday periods;
                iv. the community, economic and charitable benefits associated with
                     facilitating access to the locality during the Christmas period; and
                v. existing mitigation measures, including seasonal operating limits, wet-
                     weather closures, vegetation protection measures, site management
                     controls, and post-season rehabilitation works.

       Carried.
        For:              Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
                          Amelia Lorentson, Cr Nicola Wilson
        Against:          Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener

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