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The 1.995 Mounds View <br /> Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept. <br /> r e { <br /> / <br /> r F r <br /> ty SSSe <br /> Whereas construction of The Bridges Golf Course was the highlight of 1994, GRAND <br /> OPENING was the highlight of 1995. Along with the dedication ceremonies and grand <br /> opening was the initial equipping, staff recruitment, training, merchandising and vending con- <br /> tracts and every other detail that goes into the opening of a new golf course, practice range <br /> and clubhouse operation. There were many details and activities to accomplish before the <br /> opening. Likewise much planning and arranging had to be completed in order to open the golf <br /> course for service to the public. This was achieved. The Bridges Golf Course opened in June <br /> and closed in November. Evaluations, final budget review and reflection on successes and <br /> failures has given staff the opportunity to make 1996 an even better golf course season than <br /> • this first inaugural 1/2 season in 1995. <br /> While the golf course operations took a bulk of staff time, there were many other achievements <br /> and highlights during 1995 which must be acknowledged. These highlights include: <br /> • Award of a Regional Arts Grant which offering the opportunity to provide free family <br /> special event entertainment to the residents of the community. <br /> • Two Forestry Grant awards offered the opportunity to expand the tree disease control <br /> program and to provide funding for the planting of many large trees in the community. <br /> • Cable TV received a grant from the Cable Commission which was used for purchasing <br /> equipment which provides a much more graphic and colorful public announcement and <br /> information bulletin board on Cable TV Government Access channel 16. <br /> • A Park Patrol was initiated with the recruitment of 5 dedicated residents who spent much <br /> of their summer evening and weekend hours visiting parks and educating park users in <br /> park rules and regulations. <br /> • A parcel of land adjoining Groveland Park was purchased, providing a grassy barrier <br /> between park athletic activities and nearby residential properties. <br /> • <br />