Interim manager named at Prairie Creek; staff shortages and mayoral support noted
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Summary
Misty Raines will serve as interim operations manager at Prairie Creek while the regular manager is on medical leave; Prairie Creek staff and the mayor's team have assisted during overlapping leave periods, the board was told July 15.
The Parks and Recreation Board on July 15 met Misty Raines, who will serve as interim operations manager at Prairie Creek while the site’s regular manager is on medical leave.
Carl Millott, the department superintendent, introduced Raines and thanked the Whiteley Neighborhood Association and other staff who supported summer programming. Raines told the board she holds a degree in natural resources and environmental management from Ball State University and has experience at Summit Lake State Park and Mounds State Park. "I hope to use some of my skills and education to help, in this role for the next several months," she said.
Prairie Creek staff updates also noted overlapping personnel absences: Katie McLaw told the board that Tony (surname not provided) is off on medical leave and that she had used FMLA leave as well. She said the mayor sent staff from his team to help fill gaps and that those temporary resources had completed several projects in the prior three weeks.
The board thanked staff and emphasized continuity of operations at Prairie Creek while the interim manager and mayoral support remain in place. No formal appointment beyond the interim operations arrangement was voted at the meeting; staff said they will return with any personnel changes requiring board action or formal job-authority adjustments.
