It’s been a rocky start for the Manhattan Parks and Rec Department after taking control of concessions earlier this year at its facilities.
At Monday’s Parks and Rec advisory board meeting, Director Aaron Stewart noted the challenges the 41 staff members have faced as they navigate shifting sales and attendance trends at various events and activities.
“This is all brand new to us, and so I will give Janelle (Fritzson) And Rachel (Simar) lots of credit,” he said. “They’re learning as they go, and this is going to be a process over two three years to really refine that out.”
