Summary
Parks Director Jim Stearns told the committee the department doesn't have the staff to run tournaments beyond softball, where it has four staff versus one coordinator each for basketball, volleyball, soccer, and football. He estimated a real sports tourism operation would take ten dedicated hires.
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
A dedicated sports tourism division would cost roughly ten new city positions.
Better staffing would improve youth sports programs and allow tournaments that bring visitor spending.
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