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 Director of concessions DJ Mottl grills burgers outside the new concessions stand at Tiger Stadium. |
According to Superintendent Patrick Ningen, it was “one of the three top items” identified through a community needs assessment that was conducted by the school a few years ago.
The previous concession stand was a small metal building that sat on a concrete slab and did not have running water. Because of its location on the floodplain, Ningen said they had to contend with elevation issues before a modern concession facility could be constructed.
The new building was raised approximately three feet as a result of dirt work, allowing for plumbing and other improvements that were not possible with the former concession stand.
“It was definitely several steps up,” Ningen said.
The old concession stand was moved prior to construction and now serves as storage for the high school sports teams. The new restrooms replace small restrooms that were original to the field’s 1970 construction.
Inside, the concession area features three serving windows, coolers, freezers, workspace and storage areas. Warming racks will also be added for items such as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and pretzels.
The new facility also has men’s and women’s bathrooms, which are large enough to keep long lines from forming. The stand and the restrooms are also ADA accessible, with a long ramp leading to the bathrooms and concession stand windows.
NBC concession stand director D.J. Mottl helped the district design an efficient working space for those operating the stand. Ningen said his input was valuable throughout the process.
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