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04-16-19CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY SSEERRVVIICCEESS CCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONN AAGGEENNDDAA Regular CSC Meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 7:00 pm Richfield Municipal Center (Heredia Room), 6700 Portland Ave Commission Members Staff/Others Liaisons Danielle Indovino Cawley, Joannette Cintrón de Núñez, Carolyn Engeldinger, Art Felgate (Vice Chair), Anne Flake, Joseph Miller, Ava Noack, Lisa Rudolph (Chair), Dan Smieja, Andy Soto, Kevin Wendt Amy Markle (Recreation Services) Chris Link (PW: Operations) John Evans (Secretary) Edwina Garcia (City Council) Crystal Brakke (School Board) 1. Approval of Minutes/Agenda  Regular Meeting Minutes: March 19, 2019 2. Public Comment  Resident comment and items not printed on agenda 3. Staff Reports  Recreation Services (Markle)  Dog Park Update (Link)  Recycling System in Parks (Link) 4. Discussion Items  Capital Improvement Plan (Markle) 5. Action Items  Facility Dedication Application (Markle)  Gertrude Ulrich Memorial Garden  Capital Improvement Plan and Revisions (Markle) 6. Committee Reports  Transportation Commission (Felgate)  FOWL Board (Miller)  Planning Commission (Smieja)  Arts Commission (Noack)  Friendship City Commission (Markle)  Honoring All Veterans Memorial (Markle)  Organics Task Force (Markle) 7. Next Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 7:00 pm Richfield Municipal Center (Heredia Room), 6700 Portland Avenue 8. Adjournment March 19, 2019 REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave) PRESENT CSC: Kevin Wendt, Carolyn Engeldinger, Lisa Rudolph, Art Felgate, Andy Soto, Ava Noack, Dan Smieja PLAN COM: Rick Jabs STAFF: Amy Markle, Kris Weiby, Chris Link, John Evans SCHOOL BOARD: Crystal Brakke ABSENT CSC: Ron Macklem, Danielle Indovino Cawley, Anne Flake, Joannette Cintrón de Núñez COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia Call to Order Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Action Items Peterson Family Dedication: Richfield Community Band Shell Band Shell Taskforce Chair Rick Jabs explained the group’s recommendation to dedicate the stage of the Richfield Community Band Shell to the Peterson Family. He said that the group is following the Facility Dedication Policy process to honor the Petersons, who, the group feels, made a significant contribution to the community. Smieja asked if the facility will be named for the Peterson Family. Jabs said that the facility will still be named the Richfield Community Band Shell with a plaque dedicating the stage as the Peterson Family Performance Stage. Smieja suggested that the facility dedication be accompanied by an education process that tells people about the Peterson Family’s contribution to the community. Felgate said that he wonders if this naming is inconsistent with the typical facility naming and dedications because of financial contributions. Jabs said that the Peterson Family was present and instrumental from the beginning in the fundraising effort, which resulted in $67,000 being raised. Also, Jabs said that the dedication is about their decades-long contributions to the community. Wendt said that he objects to the fact that this will effectively name the stage rather than just posting a dedication. Engeldinger moved, seconded by Smieja, to recommend Council approval of the dedication of the stage at the Richfield Community Band Shell to the Peterson Family. Approved, six ayes, two nos (Felgate, Wendt). Staff Reports Recreation Services (Markle) -Events coming up: Friends of Wood Lake Fundraising Dinner, Egg Scramble -Currently hiring for Naturalist position at Wood Lake Nature Center -New Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K course Approval of Minutes/Agenda Minutes and Agenda: Motion by Smieja and second to approve the minutes of the regular February meeting. Approved, ayes all. Discussion Items Play Equipment Replacement Status Markle recapped the Jefferson Park neighborhood meeting and summarized the timeline for the project, including the replacement of play equipment at Jefferson, Nicollet, and Taft Parks. Nicollet Park Improvements Link reviewed some of the improvements that the Public Works Department would be able to make to Nicollet Park out of their maintenance budget, rather than capital improvement funds. He said that improvements could include adding green space by removing the tennis court, possibly removing the sand volleyball court, and updating trails. He said that the work could be done in conjunction with some of the road work being done along Nicollet Avenue. Felgate suggested an improved crossing of Nicollet at the north end of the park for the bike trail. Link said that a neighborhood meeting or two would be held to gather feedback about the improvements. Action Items Appointment of Gordon Hanson to Friends of Wood Lake Board Engeldinger moved, seconded, to reappoint Gordon Hanson to a three-year term on the Friends of Wood Lake Board of Directors. Approved, ayes all. Committee Reports Transportation Commission: Felgate reported on the upcoming 65th Street improvement open house DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC. March 19, 2019 Friends of Wood Lake: Markle reported Planning Commission: Smieja reported. Arts Commission: Noack reported. Friendship City Commission: Markle reported. Honoring All Veterans Memorial: Weiby reported Organics Recycling: Markle reported. Other/Next Meeting/Adjournment Regular April Meeting: Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave). Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm. RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Meeting Date: April 16, 2019 Agenda Item 2019–2024 Parks Capital Improvement Plan Agenda Section Action Items Attachments None Contact Amy Markle Recommended Action Recommend Council approval of the below proposed capital improvement plan. One of the annual tasks of the Community Services Commission is to review and revise a portion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that is related to park improvements. Staff prepared the below proposed capital improvement plan based on projects and priorities that were identified by the Community Services Commission in the revision of the parks master plan (costing menu is attached). Amy Markle will present detailed information at the meeting.   2019 to 2024 Capital Improvement Plan Draft  2019 (revised)  Park Maintenance & Wood Lake Fence Repair $50,000  Community Center & Wood Lake Building Repair $50,000  Dog Park #1 $80,000  Taft Play Equipment Replacement $75,000  Jefferson Play Equipment Replacement $75,000  Nicollet Play Equipment Replacement $75,000  Recycling System in Parks $45,000  Total 2019 $450,000  2020  Park Maintenance & Wood Lake Fence Repair $50,000  Community Center & Wood Lake Building Repair $50,000  Donaldson Park Shelter Remodel $300,000  Augsburg Play Equipment Replacement $130,000  Madison Play Equipment Replacement $85,000  Total 2020 $615,000  2021  Park Maintenance & Wood Lake Fence Repair $50,000  Community Center & Wood Lake Building Repair $50,000  Washington Park Play Equipment Replacement $85,000  Veterans Park Boardwalk Replacement $150,000  Donaldson Park Play Equipment $100,000  Total 2021 $435,000  2022  Park Maintenance & Wood Lake Fence Repair $50,000  Community Center & Wood Lake Building Repair $50,000  Christian Play Equipment Replacement $85,000  Dog Park #2 (assess) $80,000  Splash Pad at Outdoor Pool $260,000  Roosevelt Soccer Fields $120,000  Adams Hill Soccer Field $25,000  Parking Lot Expansion at Roosevelt $50,000  Total 2022 $720,000  2023  Park Maintenance & Wood Lake Fence Repair $50,000  Community Center & Wood Lake Building Repair $50,000  Monroe Park Play Equipment Replacement $90,000  Replace Boardwalk at Wood Lake $450,000  Total 2023 $640,000  2024 and Beyond  Replace Pool Liner $600,000  Remodel Taft Shelter $400,000  Fremont Play Equipment Replacement $85,000  Sheridan Play Equipment Replacement $90,000  RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Meeting Date: April 16, 2019 Agenda Item Gertrude Ulrich Memorial Garden Facility Dedication Proposal Agenda Section Action Items Attachments Facility Dedication Proposal (prepared by Friends of the Band Shell) Facility Dedication Policy Contact Amy Markle Recommended Action Recommend City Council approval of the attached Facility Dedication Proposal A Facility Dedication Proposal was received recently to dedicate an area near the Ice Arena as the Gertrude Ulrich Memorial Garden. The project is being completed in tandem with the Richfield Community Band Shell project and will be adjacent to it. The dedication is being proposed by the Friends of the Richfield Band Shell. The City’s Facility Dedication Policy is also attached. This policy was adopted by City Council in 2008 to establish guidelines for dedicating recreational facilities and amenities including athletic fields, park buildings, and other recreational structures located in the City of Richfield in honor of an individual or organization. As the policy indicates, the City does not accept requests to permanently rename a park, recreational facility or amenity in honor of an individual or organization, but as an alternative offers the attached guidelines to dedicate such facilities to the memory of an individual or organization by granting the installation of a dedication plaque onsite of such facilities. Staff has reviewed the attached proposal and determined that it complies with the City’s policy. Staff recommends the Commission recommend City Council to approve the proposal. If so moved, the Council will consider the proposal at a future date. Final Draft 03/11/08 City of Richfield Recreation Facility and Amenity Dedication Policy Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for dedicating recreational facilities and amenities including athletic fields, park buildings, and other recreational structures located in the City of Richfield in honor of an individual or organization. The City of Richfield does not accept requests to permanently rename a park, recreational facility or amenity in honor of an individual or organization, but as an alternative offers the following guidelines to dedicate such facilities to the memory of an individual or organization by granting the installation of a dedication plaque onsite of such facilities. Nomination Criteria: Nominations for dedicating City of Richfield facilities or amenities in the memory of an individual or organization shall be based on one or more of the following criteria: 1. In honor of organizations or individuals (living or deceased) who have made a significant contribution, financial or otherwise, to the City of Richfield or who have played a leading role in advancing the City of Richfield as a good place to live, work or recreate.. 2. In honor of a person, place or event that played a significant role in the history of the City of Richfield. The individual or organization for which the dedication is sought shall be deemed to be of good general character and should not be associated with unlawful or unseemly activities. Dedication Guidelines: The dedication of City recreational facilities via this policy shall be limited to significant facilities or amenities, including but not limited to buildings, rooms in buildings, athletic fields, ponds, bridges, playgrounds, and trails. The dedication of minor amenities such as water fountains and benches are not part of this policy and will be addressed by the Recreational Services Department. Fundraising projects conducted by the Friends of Wood Lake that benefit the Wood Lake Nature Center are exempt from this policy. The dedication of City facilities or amenities shall normally be limited to no more than two per year to maintain the stature of the facility dedication honor. Any undedicated City recreational facility may be nominated for dedication using the criteria of this policy. The nominating person(s) shall be entirely responsible for all costs associated with the dedication including application and background check fees, recognition, and memorial plaques. The size, style, text and location of the memorial plaque shall be subject to review and approval of the Recreation Services Director and the Nominating Committee. Application Process: The process for dedicating a recreational facility or amenity to the memory of an individual shall be: 1. The nominating person(s) shall request a City of Richfield Recreational Facility Dedication Nomination form from the Recreation Services Department office. Nominations for deceased individuals will not be accepted until after a six-month time period from the date the individual passed away. 2. A fully completed City of Richfield Recreational Facility Dedication Nomination form shall be submitted to the Recreation Services Director and the Nominating Committee along with the specified application fee. 3. The completed application will be reviewed by Nominating Committee (consisting of assigned members of the Community Services Commission) for completeness, accuracy and adherence to policy guidelines. 4. All individuals nominated shall be subject to a criminal background check. 5. If the nomination is rejected based on the above review, the nominating person designated on the application will be notified in writing. 6. Nominations that pass the above review will be forwarded to the Community Services Commission for review at their next regularly scheduled meeting. 7. Within 60 days of the Community Services Commission meeting at which the application is received, a recommendation will be made. If rejected by the Community Services Commission, the nominating person designated on the application will be notified by City staff in writing. 8. If approved, the recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final review and approval or denial. 9. Nominating parties will be notified in writing of the City Council’s actions within two weeks of the meeting at which action is taken. 10. The City Council shall have the authority to override this policy when they deem doing so to be in the best interest of the City. Revocation: Recreational facility dedications may be revoked by the Community Services Commission should information later come to light that runs counter to the substance and spirit of this policy.