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Golf Cart Bridge Over Permanente Creek
The new Golf Cart Bridge over Permanente Creek continues to progress. The bridge approaches were completed in December. A few remaining design requirements are currently being resolved. The bridge structure installation is scheduled for late January with repair to the damaged asphalt pathway and east bridge approach extension scheduled for completion in late February.
Dave Collins, Golf Course Manager, Retires
Dave Collins, Golf Course Manager, retired from the City of Mountain View on Friday, December 9, 2005. Dave started his career with the City in 1989 as a Senior Project Manager in the Public Works Department. In Public Works, Dave was Project Manager for a number of projects , most notably City Hall and the Performing Arts Center, the Fleet Services Center at the Municipal Corporation Yard, Michaels at Shoreline and Gemello Park. Dave joined the Community Services Department as Golf Course Manager in 1996 and is credited with taking the lead on managing the completed renovation of the infrastructure at Shoreline Golf Links. Dave was introduced to the game of golf at an early age and it became a lifelong passion for him. He quickly endeared himself to the golfers at Shoreline and it is with regret that we received the news of his retirement. City staff and golfers alike wish Dave well on his retirement. We expect to see him at the course frequently, however, as he is now a member of the Shoreline Seniors Club and has also submitted a volunteer application to Steve Crane, Golf Course Superintendent!
"New" Face on the Course"
Paula Bettencourt, Assistant Community Services Director for the City of Mountain View, has provided oversight for the management of Shoreline Golf Links since 2001. During the last five years, she has worked closely with Dave Collins, Joe DeBode and Steve Crane regarding a number of maintenance, operations and administrative issues and programs. Paula has been with the City's Community Services Department since 1979 and served as Recreation Manager for 18 years. With Dave's recent retirement, Paula, in addition to her duties as the Shoreline Park Manager,will be increasing her involvement with the course. She will be located in Dave's former office. Paula is looking forward to getting to know more of the club members. Please feel free to stop by the office and say hello.