The gallery was relocated to Moray Pl from its former Princes St home in 2009, after the Dunedin City Council decided to move the i-Site Dunedin Visitor Centre to that site while the Municipal Chambers were being redeveloped.
A report to this week's finance, strategy and development committee meeting suggested a change of focus for the community gallery, from an art gallery to an arts space with a greater emphasis on community participation.
The report noted figures show occupancy rates had plummeted since the gallery moved to Moray Pl.
Cr Syd Brown moved the report be withdrawn until a complete analysis was done on the strategic future of the facilities and the motion was passed without discussion.
Film location fee
Plans to introduce a location fee for film companies filming in Dunedin has been postponed while Film New Zealand investigates a national permit scheme.
The issue was discussed at a committee meeting late last year, resulting in a resolution to further investigate Wellington's model for charging the fee.
A report from council business development adviser Ross Grey to the finance, strategy and development committee meeting said since November a proposal to introduce a national permit had been introduced, a project which was being led by Film Auckland.
The council's economic development unit was a member of Film Otago Southland, and Mr Grey recommended Dunedin be actively involved in the project, but delay a decision on the issue pending the outcome.
The committee voted by a majority to endorse that recommendation.
Ride-share scheme
A full review of the future of a ride-share scheme in Dunedin's tertiary sector has been ordered.
The scheme, which allows free parking for drivers with one or more passengers, has been subject to significant abuse, with 41% of users contravening the rules.
People who wanted to use the system had to register, and were provided with tokens.
Two tokens, at least, had to be placed inside the windscreen of the car to indicate two people had commuted.
But a council survey showed in 41% of cases the cars had two tokens but only one occupant.
Acting transportation planning manager Sarah Connolly argued in a report to the finance, strategy and development committee meeting the scheme had worthy objectives, including improved options for commuters, a reduced number of single-occupant vehicles, which helped reduce emissions, and reduced parking pressure.
She suggested the scheme be available to students only, rather than students and staff, and a $50 fee be put in place so users were less likely to enter the scheme, and give tokens to friends.
Deputy mayor Chris Staynes said he wondered if the scheme had outlived its useful life, and said he did not see how the problems it faced could be resolved, and Mayor Dave Cull said he was unsure how many students would pay $50 for the tokens.
The committee voted to make the scheme for students only, to introduce the $50 fee and a $20 fee for replacement tokens and to add the matter to the draft annual plan for consultation.
The value of continuing the scheme beyond the 2011-12 year will be reviewed with input from the council's community resilience forum.
