by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
MANHATTAN - A special meeting of the City of Manhattan Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be held on Monday, July 18rh at 7:00 pm at the Manhattan Fire Department Headquarters.
The meeting will be a facilitated public forum with the intention of gaining feedback on the future of parks and recreation programming.
The public forum will start with a short overview by City staff about the programming and budget for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Following the presentation, members of the public will have the opportunity to provide feedback regarding the presentation and the future of the Parks and Recreation Department.
“We are certainly experiencing significant challenges with program delivery due to workforce shortages and funding,” said City Manager Ron Fehr. “Our goal is to meet with the public, and seek opportunities and partnerships, in order to begin to find common ground on how to move forward in a sustainable way, while still contributing the high quality of life we desire.”
Manhattan Fire Department Headquarters is located at 2000 Denison Avenue.