M P R B Organizational Restructuring
The following Press Release was circulated on September 22, 2010 and speaks to the Park Board's downsizing, which was "the result of both organizational restructuring and budget reductions." Furthermore, the restructuring is a return to a system that worked "well for 60 years and provides reduced management layers and clearer accountability."
MPRB ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURING
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is rolling out an organizational restructuring plan designed to more effectively support and implement the Board’s strategic goals and the Comprehensive Plan with the diminished resources forecast for 2011.
This restructuring will focus on delivery of services through a return to an organizational structure that has assistant superintendents in particular areas of expertise reporting to the superintendent. The following appointments have been made: Michael Schmidt, Assistant Superintendent Operations; Don Siggelkow, Assistant Superintendent Development; Karen Robinson, Assistant Superintendent Administration; Corky Wiseman, Assistant Superintendent Recreation.
This restructuring is based on a thorough evaluation of the organization’s structure and its operating and staffing costs. As part of the restructuring, up to 18 positions are subject to being eliminated and many of the positions are management positions. At tonight’s Board meeting, commissioners will consider a severance package and outplacement services for individuals whose positions are being eliminated by the restructuring.
The restructuring is taking effect immediately in order to keep 2010 and 2011 expenditures in line with revenues. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board recognizes that these actions affect people who are colleagues whom the organization cares about.
THE MPRB ORGANIZATION CHART AFTER RESTRUCTURING
