by Dennis Dalman
Sartell now has a Parks Department supervisor, Tony Krueger, who will start his new job Oct. 3.
Krueger is currently one of the maintenance workers for the Sartell Public Works Department. His appointment as parks supervisor was approved by the Sartell City Council at its Sept. 27 meeting.
Selecting a supervisor is just one more step in Sartell’s plan to have a full-fledged Parks Department for the first time in its history. For many decades, the city’s Public Works Department, volunteers and partnerships maintained the city’s growing number of parks. Earlier this year, the city decided it’s time to form a Parks Department and hire a supervisor to manage the job. There are now 29 parks in the city that include public parks, neighborhood parks and parks created by organizations such as the Sartell Lions and Rotary clubs.
Before joining the Sartell Public Works Department, Krueger worked at the University of Minnesota, Morris, where he managed facilities and grounds for the college. He was also the school’s head cross-country coach.
“The city is confident that Tony will be able to create a long-term vision for the Parks Department and use his skills and experience from the University of Minnesota, Morris, to build upon the city’s current park system,” said Sartell’s engagement director, Nikki Sweeter, in a public statement.
Krueger said he is eager to start the new job.
In a statement he said this: “I am very excited for the development of the parks department for the city of Sartell and for the opportunity to work with our staff to maintain and improve our parks system. I feel very fortunate to supervise such a committed and capable staff, and I look forward to strengthening relationships with various community groups who serve and utilize our parks.”
Tony Krueger has been hired by Sartell to be its Parks Department supervisor, the first in the city’s history. Krueger is currently a member of the Sartell Public Works Department. He will start his new job Oct. 3.
