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Parks staff changes: new superintendent Barry Porath introduced; longtime employee Bill announces retirement
Summary
The commission introduced Barry Porath as the new park superintendent and learned that a longtime Parks staffer, Bill, will retire March 20, 2026; the building division also reported bringing custodial services in-house and creating a floor-care lead position to be proposed to City Council.
The Parks & Recreation Commission introduced Barry Porath as the department’s new park superintendent on Dec. 15. Bill (city staff) said Porath has worked for the department about six years and will lead park operations through the winter months, with windstorms and possible plowing among the main near-term challenges.
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