06-20-1983 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 20, 1983
The joint session of the City Council and the Community
Services Commission was convened at 6:30 p.m. Commission Chair-
man Mike Sandahl introduced issues which the commission wished
to discuss with the city council.
1. Future of the Lincoln Hills School Site.
Mayor Hamilton
indicated that the most recent proposal of the School District
included the school space to be leased for commercial off ice and
the playground area to be leased to the City of Richfield. The
last time the council and the school board met, however, the
school was to be used for housing purposes. Acting City Manager
Thomas Morgan indicated that he had met with Superintendent Lowell
Larson and Consultant Richard Krier and the school district was
to re-evaluate the housing option for the property.
Discussion followed regarding various options for the use of
Lincoln Hills School property.
2. Distribution of Park Playground Programs. Mayor Hamilton
indicated that he believed it was unfortunate that the budget was
changed after it had been adopted, and suggested looking at
more half-day programs at more sites in the city if possible. It
was mentioned that playground programs provide an opportunity to
market the city to younger families who may be interested in the
community. Several of those present commented on the need for the
council and the commission to agree to stand by the budget after
it is all worked out and adopted. Community Services Director
Donald Fondrick pointed out that it would be important to work
new ideas into the budget process as early as possible.
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Discussion followed regarding the priority of the council
to attract young families to the community, and translating that
priority into the budget document. Also various ideas for pub-
licizing the budget process in advance to allow input before de-
cisions are made, were discussed.
3. Season Passes for Golf Course. The commission noted that
Minneapolis golf course offers a season pass to golfers, while
Rich Acres does not. It was noted that the cost of such passes
is usually $200-$300. Discussion followed regarding prohibition
at Rich Acres for free golf ing and the season passes often lose
the course money that would otherwise be received from regular
greens fees.
4. Discounts for City Employees Workin at City Facilities.
Commission members noted that city employees at the golf course,
ice arena, and other locations, are not allowed free use of the
facilities which might serve as an attraction for new employees.
It was noted that most golf courses allow free rounds to employees.
The city attorney was present and noted that such a benefit is
a form of compensation and would have to be included.
Don Fondrick noted that the bond covenants for the financing of the
golf course prohibit free golf except for certain limited promo-
tional events.
The joint meeting between the commission and the city council
concluded, and the meeting was adjourn
Date Approved : June 27, 1983
Ronald Rankin, Acting City Clerk
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