Recreation Director Erica Mattson has resigned, effective Friday, May 16, the St. Ignace City Council learned at its meeting Monday, May 5.

"It has been a privilege to serve our community," she told The St. Ignace News Tuesday, May 6. "While there have been many challenges along the way, I am very thankful for the experience I have gained."

"The city recognizes what Erica has done for us," said City Manager Eric Dodson at the meeting. "I think she did a real good job. It's one of those positions that sometimes gets under the scrutiny of some and gets to be not the easiest job in the city, but she always held on and is probably one of the most positive people I know."

The city is seeking applications for a recreation programs coordinator and facilities manager, with a deadline of May 18. Depending on qualifications and job performance, he said, the candidate could be promoted to the position of director after a probationary period.

With plans underway for the busy summer season, he said, the city hopes to fill the position as quickly as possible.

The position reports to Mr. Dodson.

Mrs. Mattson was hired from among 18 applicants in October 2006 as the recreation programs coordinator and facilities manager, and promoted to recreation director in February 2008.