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Parks department seeks higher program funding; Rock the Locks festival budget and future debated amid multi-year deficits

5814570 · March 19, 2025
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Summary

Parks and recreation asked for expanded programming funds, equipment and capital projects; the committee reviewed Rock the Locks and Landing Days finances and the city described continuing deficits for the festival and options for policy and budget decisions.

Parks and recreation staff presented a range of equipment, program and capital requests and updated the committee on large, city-sponsored festivals.

The department requested increased programming funds (from $135,000 to $160,000 across items) to support events, a planned ice-rink operation, and anticipated expanded youth and community offerings. Staff also asked for a range of equipment purchases: replacement mowers and utility vehicles, a…

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