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Council approves tourism director reclassification and moves Greenway staff under tourism
Summary
Council voted unanimously on first reading to elevate the tourism manager to tourism director and transfer three Greenway operations staff into the tourism department, a managerial restructure staff said will align Greenway operations with visitor and economic development goals.
City staff proposed two linked ordinances to elevate the tourism manager to a tourism director (Ordinance 2026‑15) and to move the three‑person Greenway operations team from Parks & Recreation into the tourism department (Ordinance 2026‑16).
Staff said the reclassification reflects the Greenway’s regional draw and the city’s desire to position the Greenway as an economic asset. The two measures were presented together; staff described the personnel move as managerial (supervision would change, but duties would remain with Greenway operations) and said the city planned a physical relocation of equipment in the short term and a longer‑term facility plan on Greenway property.
Council members asked whether the affected employees had been informed; staff said managers had been notified and the employees were aware the discussion was ongoing. A resident asked whether pay or benefits would change; staff said the move was lateral and would not reduce pay or benefits.
Both ordinances passed on first reading unanimously. City staff said any operational or site changes would still require administrative steps and potential procurement as needed.
