03/21/17 – 10:53 P.M.
The Bed Tax Distribution committee met to ask for the recommendations of the city auditor. Jim Staschiak told the committee that he thinks they should avoid putting money into a 3rd party.
The committee was planning on giving the funds to the Conventions and Visitors Bureau, who is the likely vetting agent. From there, they could provide funds to organizations putting on events in the city that met the requirements.
Committee Chairman Grant Russell said they will talk to the CVB about it but Staschiak makes a good point. By keeping the money with council they will get the last say in who receives the money. They will meet with the CVB again to discuss the requirements for the funds.