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Parks staff to add controlled entry and windows at Miller building after recent office disturbances
Summary
Staff told the board people have been walking straight into the Miller building office; the department plans to lock office doors, add transaction windows, rely on key fobs and radios, and keep gym doors managed during Summer Discovery to improve staff safety.
Staff reported an office-safety incident where visitors walked directly into the Miller building work area, creating chaotic conditions for employees and program participants. Mara said the parks department has discussed options with the mayor and police chief and plans to lock the office door, install interior windows so visitors approach a service window rather than entering workspaces, and maintain radios for staff communication.
Board members sought interim measures for Summer Discovery, such as keeping gym doors closed or locked from the inside during activities. Staff said key fobs already control access to many doors and that adding windows and modifying visitor flow were the immediate priorities; a permanent partition or wall was considered but deferred while maintenance schedules are assessed.
No formal vote was taken; the board asked staff to proceed with low-cost, short-term safety improvements and to return with any cost estimates for window installation or larger modifications.
