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Parks Department Seeks Two Positions to Staff 87,000 sq ft Oscar Johnson Center; Council Questions Funding Under Hiring Freeze
Summary
Parks staff requested two new positions—a community program manager and a facilities/rental coordinator—to operate the new Oscar Johnson Jr. facility. Council members pressed staff on funding, hiring‑freeze rules and operational costs (notably energy in a largely glass facility). Staff said positions would be included in FY2025–26 departmental
Deputy Director McCheska presented a reorganizational chart for Parks & Recreation tied to the opening of the new Oscar Johnson Jr. facility and asked the council to approve two new positions: a parks recreation manager for community programs and a parks and recreation coordinator for facility rentals and events. McCheska said the new center (approx. 86,000–87,000 sq ft) will centralize programs, expand event capacity and…
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