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Council gives direction to PARC Tax board on templates, 70/30 split and salary limits
Summary
Council members reviewed proposed PARC Tax policy changes, including a standardized applicant financial template, conditional rules for equipment purchases, a targeted 70/30 recreation/arts split, and limits on salary support (10% of award, up to $80,000/year).
Council Member Staci Carroll led a review of proposed changes to the PARC Tax policies, asking for council feedback on six issues including a standardized financial template for applicants, the acceptance of late applications, whether equipment costs should be eligible, the long‑term 70/30 funding split, salary funding, and support for performances held outside city limits. "I would tell the PARC Tax Board to go with their recommendation of the three criteria," Carroll said when discussing equipment funding criteria.
Staff and council discussed allowing equipment purchases only with conditions (clear need, storage/accounting, not for private facility construction) and cataloging capital items if allowed. The board recommended flexibility for administrative salaries subject to itemization, a 10% cap of award dollars, and an $80,000 annual ceiling; council members signaled support for those guardrails. Council also agreed to give the PARC Tax board discretion on working toward a 70/30 recreation/arts split while retaining council oversight.
