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City reports Parks & Recreation director recruitment; six applicants anticipated

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · January 16, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported the Parks & Recreation director posting was approved and that initial reports suggested six applicants (two in-state, four out-of-state); staff will confirm applicant counts and invite board participation in interviews.

Staff reported that the city has posted the Parks & Recreation director position (posting approved by council) and that application materials are being routed to staff for review. Staff said they believed there were six applicants at an earlier point (two in-state and four out-of-state) and that two applicants had parks and recreation experience, but that final counts and details would be confirmed when staff accesses the application inbox.

Staff said they plan to invite board representation to the interview panel and will return with confirmed applicant counts and interview arrangements. The board agreed that having a dedicated director would help the department and that a board representative on the panel would be useful.