After eight busy months of construction, the two largest projects funded by the campaign are now essentially complete. Despite a delayed start due to the pandemic, the projects were completed on time and on budget. We won't be able to celebrate these accomplishments in the usual fashion, and we'll have to wait a while before they can be utilized to their full capacity. But there is no doubt that these projects will provide tremendous value to the cooperative for many years to come.
The new Basebox addition houses an elevator as well as an additional stairway to enhance traffic flow and fire safety. A double doorway provides easier access to the ground floor, which includes an expanded kids' lunch area that is ready for the resumption of normal Ski School operations. The new third floor foyer will eventually house additional storage cubbies. Behind the scenes are numerous improvements, including new heating, ventilation, fire safety, and electrical systems to address long-deferred needs. The additional stairway and improved ventilation are proving very helpful to modified Covid-19 operations. The retro paint scheme from the early days of MRG is a big hit!
The main floor of the Basebox is now more open thanks to relocating the dishwashing room and reconfiguring the kitchen. Additional cubbies will be added when the Basebox resumes normal capacity.
This new Pub ordering window is going to be a very popular feature, particularly down the road. You can now order drinks right from the cafeteria without having to work your way through the crowd at the bar. The sliding door is made from the lower half of the old first floor entry door.
The old kitchen was a tangle of small spaces broken up by interior partitions. The new kitchen is open and efficient, with new appliances, improved ventilation, and better working conditions for our staff.
Two new family-friendly bathrooms are located on the main floor, adding much-needed additional capacity.
The new elevator provides handicap accessibility, and will greatly improve food and beverage service efficiency. No more lugging kegs up the narrow back stairs!
The new Patrol/Ski School building rests on the same footprint as the old run-down structure it replaced, but adds significantly more usable square footage thanks to the raised roofline. The new structure is energy-efficient and will significantly reduce operational costs.
The main First Aid treatment room is roomy and efficient. A new private treatment room is located just to the right. In typical MRG fashion, the old toboggan access door was reused, providing a link to the past.
Our hard-working and dedicated Patrol members can now gear up in this pleasant and comfortable staff room.
The old cramped and musty Ski School room has been replaced with this spacious gear/meeting room. According to Dave Knoop, Ski School Director, "This is a dream come true, something we never thought would happen. Thanks to everyone who made this possible!"
This attractive and functional custom cabinetry for the Ski School area was built by instructor Julius Dychton.
