HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-19 PACKET 04.B.R EQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTiOfV COUNGL AGENDA
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DATE 8/19/98 — —
PREPARED BY Public Works John Fredrickson
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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Approve regular status appointment of Ben F2atzlafF to the position of Golf Course
Superintendent, effective August 19, 1998.
BUDGET IMPLICATION $ $
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ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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To: John Fredrickson, Director of Parks and Recreation
From: Bruce Anderson, Vlanager/PGA Professional River Oaks Golf Course
Date: &6-98
Subject: Approval of Ben Ratzlaff to Regula� Status
As of August 19, 1998, Ben Ratzlaff wi(1 have successfully completed his one year
probationary period with River Oaks Municipal Golf Course and should be
appoiuted to regular employee status.
As Golf Course Superintendent of River Oaks blunicipal Goif Course, Ben's
primary responsibility is golf course grounds maintenance. In addition, Ben
has responsibilities in following areas: supervision of grounds staff, training of staff,
supervision of all maintenance equipment, development of safety manuals, and
development of a equipment replacement schedule.
Over the course of Ben's probationary empioyment, 6e has been a valuable
employee to River Oaks Municipal Golf Course. His performance the last eleven
months has beeu outstanding. He has been instrumental in developing traditional
turf grass maintenance procedures, along with detail to budgets, as well as ofher
functions essentia] to t6e operations of t6e maintenance division.
I have found that Ben is hard working, sincere and truly dedicated to the turf grass
field and River Oaks. FIe is appreciated and respected by his peers, as well as, those
6e supervises. Ben's positive attitude and communication sldlls have motivated and
impressed ail employees of River Oaks a�d fellow superintendent's.
It is my recommendation that Ben Ratzlaff be appointed to regular employment
status with t6e City of Cottage Grove.