Michael Wojcik “I am an unapologetic supporter of our cultural institutions. I wish to take steps now to maximize our return on investment and protect them for future generations.” -Michael Wojcik

Per Capita (2011 dollars) Change Public Safety $ $ % Quality of Life $ $ % Total Operating $ $ % Total Budget $ 1, $ 1, % Real city budget is shrinking. Real investment in quality of life amenities is shrinking. Quality of life funding includes arts, library, parks, and recreation. We must be efficient with the dollars that remain

 Dedicated and competent staff  Facilities ranging from adequate to great  Loyal and growing audiences  Good partners

 Collaboration  Stability of funding  Speaking with one voice  Consistent and fair funding

 Interagency conflict  Significant scheduling conflicts  Significant planning / operation conflicts  Funding declines  Funding stability  Competing capital requests  Key contact for council  Key contact for partner agencies

 No new staff  All citizen boards remain  Leverage partnership, improve efficiency  Department would determine best use of staffing / budget  Leadership determined by Admin / HR  Total funding to the department (2011)  $904k music ($536k net)  $324k art center / civic theatre (net)  $3,838k Mayo Civic Center ($816k net)  Mayo Civic Center would be removed from the park board

 Focus Parks and Recreation on Parks and Recreation  Long term goal: Enable us to pursue a parks district for the region if we so choose  Mayo Civic Center is more closely related to cultural groups in mission, programming, and location  Mayo Civic Center and other cultural groups must coordinate more  Legacy is not justification for policy

 Conflicts will be better resolved as the funding will come from one budget. As such one event harming another will not be accepted.  Facility planning will better take into account the needs of all groups.  Staffing and distribution of funding decisions can be done on a more equitable basis.  Stable fair funding source for all organizations.

 City council and outside agencies will have a consistent point of contact.  Audiences can be better served by all agencies.  Better collaboration on the sharing of staff and resources.  Consistent messaging on bonding and capital requests.  Community based metrics can be applied.

1. City Council requests that staff receive report and additional comments from the Council. 2. Accept Council recommendations or provide alternative plan to address issues. 3. Report back to the City Council at Committee of the Whole on April 11, Implement for the 2012 budget cycle.