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<br />1. There was an excess of extension cords servicing the appliances. These caused regular <br />overloading to the electrical service, regularly causing circuit breakers to shut off. These <br />were code violations. <br />2. An electrician was engaged to make necessary upgrades in the circuitry. He discovered <br />that the main wire to the electrical panel was very hot to the touch. It was extremely <br />dried out and the backing board to the panel had been charred. The wire was replace. <br />This had a fire potential, not if but when it finally burned through the insulation. <br />3. The electrical inspector recognized that the electrical box does not the required 36” <br />safety area surround. There is a sink located within inches of the box. Staff is in the <br />process of soliciting bids for repairs. <br />4. Winter servicing of all golf course equipment and maintenance performed. <br /> <br />Golf Course Professional Opportunities <br />• Minnesota Golf Council (Burg). <br />• Midwest Public Managers Association Meetings (Burg ). <br />• PGA Technology in the Golf Business (Mantis) <br />• Participation in Chamber of Commerce Activities. (Burg) <br />• 2004 Minnesota Golf Show (Manthis) <br />• Safety Training, Liability, Beverage Sales, Customer Service (All Staff) <br />• Pesticide Recertification (Parker) <br />• Century College Facilities Management Advisory Board (Burg). <br /> <br />Upcoming Activities <br />The Council and Mayor requested staff to review of options for the golf course. This priority will <br />be returned to council the weeks to come. <br /> <br />Upcoming Marketing Strategies <br />Development of marketing strategies for the 2004 season include direct mail to local business, <br />schools, churches and organizations for any opportunity to enhance the image of The Bridges. <br />• Play Golf America PGA 2004 Promotion, May <br />• PGA Free Lesson May <br />• Bring Your family to the golf Course <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The operation at The Bridges has excellent potential for change. The staff will work <br />diligently with the City Council to find solution to its challenges. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />_____________________________ <br />Mary Burg <br />Golf Course Manager <br />