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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
7:00 pm
Richfield Community Center (Fireside Room), 7000 Nicollet Ave
Commission Members Staff Liaisons
Reed Bornholdt (Chair), Crystal Brakke,
Joannette Cintron de Nunez, Dan Edgerton, Carolyn
Engeldinger, Terry Heinze, Tracy Hollenback, Teresa Kruse,
Arlan Nelson, Celestin Radison, Michele Thompson
Jim Topitzhofer (Staff Liaison)
John Evans (Secretary)
Jeff Pearson (Public Works)
Cheryl Dragotis (Recreation)
Katherine Byers Ferrian (Farmers Market)
Tom Rublein (Planning Com)
Edwina Garcia (City Council)
1. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting: November 18, 2014
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comment
Resident comment and items not printed on agenda
4. Staff Reports
Recreation Services (Topitzhofer)
New Year’s Eve Events
Richfield Home and Garden Show
5. Action Items
Farmers Market Report and Policies (Byers-Ferrian)
Friends of Wood Lake Board Appointment (Bornholdt)
6. Discussion Items
66th Street Intersections (Pearson)
Garfield Park Play Equipment Replacement (Topitzhofer)
Capital Improvement Budget Preliminary Discussion (Topitzhofer)
7. Committee Reports
Transportation Commission (Edgerton)
Band Shell Taskforce (Bornholdt)
FOWL Board (Brakke)
Planning Commission (Engeldinger)
Arts Commission (Thompson)
8. Next Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 7:00 pm
Richfield Community Center
9. Other
Appreciation of outgoing members: Arlan Nelson & Terry Heinze
10. Adjournment
November 18, 2014
REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave)
PRESENT
CSC: Crystal Brakke, Dan Edgerton, Carolyn Engeldinger, Michele Thompson, Arlan Nelson, Reed Bornholdt, Celestin Radison,
Terry Heinze, Joannette Cintron de Nunez
STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans OTHERS: Craig Churchward (Avenue Design Partners)
ABSENT CSC: Tracy Hollenback, Teresa Kruse PLAN COM: Tom Rublein COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes/Introductions
Bornholdt called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Thompson moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the minutes of the regular
October meeting. Approved, ayes all. Cintron de Nunez moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the agenda for this meeting.
Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services Topitzhofer reported on the following:
Vets Park Play Equipment: The play equipment installation is complete.
Roosevelt Picnic Shelter: The shelter is on schedule to be completed by winter and will be ready for Rfld. Baseball by spring.
Richfield Home and Garden Show: Scheduled for February 21. Will replace the Remodeling Fair and will add a gardening element.
Action Items
Visual Quality Guidelines for 66th Street & Portland Avenue Craig Churchward, Avenue Design Partners, presented a summary of
the work that has been done to define some of the quality standards defined by the Transportation Commission and other volunteers
for these streetscapes, determining the types of experiences and aesthetics they wanted to see. Churchward said that the quality
guidelines will be presented to the Council if the CSC recommends it. Brakke asked why the 66th Street and Nicollet Avenue
intersection wasn’t identified as a high-experience area. Churchward said that he would flag that. Brakke asked if the crosswalks at
the roundabouts will be improved. Churchward said that the group has discussed that and has talked about better lighting and
repositioning of the crosswalks to improve upon motorist compliance. Nelson asked why the curb cuts are a different color.
Churchward said that it creates a visual distinction for safety and aesthetics. Thompson suggested that the Arts Commission be
incorporated in the process at some point regarding public art. Edgerton moved, seconded by Cintron de Nunez, to recommend
Council approval of the 66th Street and Portland Avenue visual quality guidelines, with the aforementioned notes (incorporating the Arts
Commission, review of plans by the community, and the Nicollet Avenue/66th Street intersection as an area of high experience).
Approved, ayes all.
Cancellation of December Meeting Thompson moved, seconded by Engeldinger, to cancel the December meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Friends of Wood Lake Board Reappointment Thompson moved, seconded by Nelson, to reappoint Jean Fox to the Friends of
Wood Lake Board. Approved, ayes all.
Revised Friends of Wood Lake Board Application Topitzhofer presented the revised Friends of Wood Lake Board application,
which now includes a clearer description of the board’s activities and the expectations of the members. He said that Nature Center
Manager Karen Shragg, FOWL Board Chair Gordon Hanson, and he decided not to hold interviews of applicants because it would be
another barrier to appointment and, being a fundraising group, volunteers should not be deterred from joining. Thompson and
Bornholdt suggested that the meeting time be moved to a later time to make it easier for people to attend. Edgerton suggested that the
application include a promotional piece that would encourage people to join. The group approved of the application by consensus.
Committee Reports
Transportation Commission: Edgerton provided a written report. Band Shell Task Force: Topitzhofer reported that the soil at the
site is inadequate; soil reports for areas around Vets Park are being reviewed by the engineers. Friends of Wood Lake: Brakke
provided the report. Planning Commission: Topitzhofer provided the report. Arts Commission: Thompson provided the report.
Next Meeting/Other/Adjournment
Regular January Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 7:00 pm, Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave).
Nelson, Thompson, Bornholdt, and Heinze were reminded that their terms are expiring in January.
Edgerton moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: January, 2015
Agenda Item
Farmers Market Report and Policies
Agenda Section
Discussion Items
Attachments
Farmers Market Report for Community Services Commission
Contact
Jim Topitzhofer
Recommended Action
Motion to temporarily suspend the Satellite Farmers Market at Lyndale Gardens. Discuss policy regarding
community groups at the Farmers Market.
Katherine Byers Ferrian, Richfield Farmers Market Coordinator, will present the attached report about the
Market at the meeting. She is recommending to temporarily suspend the Satellite Farmers Market at Lyndale
Gardens. The Commission is also requested to discuss policy related to community groups at the Market.
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14 remained.
At the start of the 2014 season, we had 15 vendors signed up to participate (3 of those
were returning vendors from 2013), by the end of the market, we only had 5 vendors
who remained.
Vendors quit for various reasons: not enough business at the market/not making enough profit,
new daytime jobs starting & other personal issues.
Vendor Comments:
“We will not be at a market for a few weeks. There just isn't enough customers to make
the trip worthwhile.” (Email 7/1/14)
“I'm not totally sure the Wednesday Richfield demographic wants Chutney… And It's
seems it is getting even more challenging to get out of work on Wednesdays. I recently
started a new position that requires me to be in the office every day and my sister also
works full time. I know there are one of only a few vendors at the Wednesday market but
its just not a good fit for our product.” (Email 8/19/14)
“[Vendor Name] told me that today will be his last day as he not making enough money
at this market and has a business to run. Said he appreciated the opportunity and
wishes it could have been better this season.” (From 7/9/14 Daily Market Report)
“[Vendor Name] emailed me to say she was planning to come after her meeting let out
at 1pm. She did not show up at all. Later I got an email from her that her meeting ran
late until 3pm so she decided not to come out.” (From 8/16/14 Daily Market Report)
“[Vendor Name] called to let Cheryl know that she will no longer be selling at Weds
market.” (From Daily Market Report 7/24/13)
Comments from Vendors Surveys (both 2013-2014): (relating to location)
“This year was a good year as for the weather, but bringing a generator and dropping it
back was a bit of a hassle. So if you could have electricity it would make it much easier.”
“I think this will be a good location once it gets ‘discovered’”
Vendor’s answers to the question how we can improve the market for vendors (2013 & 2014
Surveys):
“Do something to bring more customers to the market.”
“If the ground is properly smooth out, it will make it much easier for our tents, rough
spots make it harder for us. “
“More vendors.”
“Just more people”
“More traffic, more turnout”
“If the market would last longer, maybe up to October”
“Better weather, signs at intersections, longer season, more vendors, reduce the stall
fee, some free events, Penn Fest”
“Market needs to be promoted more to stimulate traffic-the use of social media also
needs amping up. I think in time once the space improvements are made things will get
better”
“The space needs pavement work, better signage,etc. I know its coming…Also sad to
see so many vendors go ½ way thur, need more vendors at this location”
Customer Comments:
Often new customers came to the market not knowing beforehand that it existed. Common
responses:
“How long does this market run?”
“How long has this market been here?”
Customers often were disappointed that the market was small or that there were not many
vendors present. Common questions we received were:
“Are there any produce vendors this year?” (heard early on before our produce vendors
arrived)
“Is this all there is for the season/day?”
“Where are all the vendors?”
However, some customers said they liked that this market as it was smaller or that it more
convenient to go to during the week.
We often noticed that many customers came into the market & then walked out without buying
anything.
Customers were confused over the market location and where to park for the market.
Lakewinds had asked us to have all our staff, vendors, and customers park on the lot owned by
Cornerstone, not in their lot. Most customers ended up parking in Lakewinds’ parking lot and
then walking over to the market.
Attendance Count Chart:
We counted customers walking into the market and recorded the total number for each hour.
We noticed that for each hour the number of customers entering the market decreased with the
last hour (6-7pm) usually only having 20 or less customers enter the market.
On 8/7/13: Concert in the Park with Cornerstone & Recreation Dept. = highest customer
count that day.
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Goal for 2014 Season = consistently get 500 or more customers to the market.
Saturday Richfield Farmers Market = from 7am-12pm gets 500-800 (at start of season in
May) to 1200 to 1800 customers on a day (during height of season June-Sept.)
Meeting with Cornerstone on 11/25/14 8:30AM to Discuss Wednesday Farmers Market:
At this meeting we spoke with Beth Pfeifer and Molly Van Avery of the Cornerstone Group about
updates in their construction process
recapping this last 2014 season
our concerns about hosting the farmers market again next season
We informed Cornerstone that we still wanted to be involved with their project however we
want to hold off having the farmers market this next season. They agreed with this proposal.
We further discussed that we would partner with them to co-sponsor more one-time events
instead of hosting a regular scheduled farmers market.
Additional Comments Provided by Cornerstone Letter from Molly Van Avery, Arts Organizer
Recommendation:
Our recommendation at this time is to not have the Wednesday Lyndale Ave Farmers Market
this next 2015 season but continue to seek ways to partner with Cornerstone for more one-time
events and activities.
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II. Community Table Space Usage At the Saturday Farmers Market
Background:
In the past we have reserved a free table space for local non-profits, community groups & social
service agencies to come hand out educational and/or informational material at the Saturday
Veterans Memorial Park Farmers Market (mid-May to the end of Oct, 7am-12pm). Interested
groups fill out a Community Table Application one week before or earlier for the date they want
to come to the market. This application is reviewed by the Farmers Market Coordinator who
then reserves the group’s space. We had between 2-4 community groups at each market day.
As of now, community groups are allowed to:
-offer free information about their programs/organization
-give away small items that promote their programs/organization
-lead activities that fit in with the Market’s vision/theme
-fundraise for a specific cause (such as a race or trip)
-recruit participants (such as for a race or study-abroad program)
Groups & Agencies Who Attended the Market During 2013 & 2014 Seasons:
Hennepin County Master Gardeners
Hennepin County Master Gardener: Little
Growers Children Program
Richfield Connect
Richfield 4th of July
Richfield 5k Back to School Race
Richfield Historical Society
Hennepin County Transportation Office
Hennepin County Teen & Child Checkup
Community Action Partnership of
Suburban Hennepin
Hope Presbyterian Church Walk for Water
Loaves and Fishes
Center for Energy & the Environment
Commuter Services
Richfield Watershed High School
CIEE Study Abroad Program
Nacel Open Door Study Abroad Program
Eight C Hip Hop Dance
MN Pork Board
Fire Up Your Feet
Lakewinds Natural Foods Coop
Pros of Community Groups at the Market:
Add to overall Community Connection of market space
Promotes Richfield & other city’s organizations/groups
Offer educational and/or children’s activities (occasionally)
Opportunity to offer resources to Market customers, including EBT &/or low-income customers
Cons of Community Groups at the Market:
Limited Space
Organization/Group do not always directly relate to Market’s Mission Statement & Vision
Fundraisers & recruiting participants overwhelm and deter Market customers
Not all Richfield-Based
Organization/Group’s Representatives not trained in outreach & promotion
Seeking Community Service Commissions’ feedback on the following:
Should we continue to allow community groups to have a presence at the Market?
If so, what types of groups who should be allowed to use the Community Table Space
1. Groups who wish to Fundraise or Recruit Participation
2. Business/For Profit Groups
3. Non-resident non-profits
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: January 20, 2015
Agenda Item: Friends of Wood Lake Board Reappointment Agenda Section: Action Items
Attachments: FOWL Board Application Contact: Reed Bornholdt
Recommended Action: Move to reappoint Nancy Stiller to the Friends of Wood Lake Board
Throughout the year, the Community Services Commission appoints members to the Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL)
Board of Directors for three-year terms. Members can be reappointed to multiple terms. The applicant being considered
for reappointment is Nancy Stiller.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: January 20, 2015
Agenda Item:
66th Street Intersections
Agenda Section:
Discussion Items
Attachments:
None
Contact:
Jeff Pearson
Recommended Action:
Discussion Only
In anticipation of the reconstruction of 66th Street, City Council has been discussing the use of roundabouts
along the corridor as an alternative to signalized intersections. With the technical recommendation from the
Transportation Commission recommending roundabouts along the corridor, staff is also recommending a
review of the Guiding Principles and how they relate to the choice of intersections along the corridor. To
accommodate this effort, the intersections will be discussed with key stakeholders and commissions prior to
Council consideration of the intersection choice, which is expected to occur at the February 24, 2015. At a
minimum this process includes the following:
Meet with impacted commercial properties - Ongoing
Planning Commission Worksession - Jan 12
Council Worksession - Jan 13
Community Services Commission Meeting - Jan 20 or Feb. 17
Planning Commission Meeting - Jan 26
Arts Commission - Feb 5
Jeff Pearson, Traffic Engineer, will give a presentation at the meeting and will lead a discussion on the matter.
The Community Center Commission is welcome to make a recommendation to the Council, either at this
meeting or at the meeting on February 17, 2015.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: January 20, 2015
Agenda Item
Garfield Park Play Equipment Replacement
Agenda Section
Discussion Items
Attachments
Park Site Map
Contact
Jim Topitzhofer
Recommended Action
None – Provide initial feedback on replacing the play equipment at Garfield Park
Garfield Park, located at 6301 Garfield Avenue, is scheduled for new play equipment in 2015 and is included in
next year's Capital Improvement Budget in the amount of $75,000. In the past year, the old equipment was
removed due to safety concerns. Our next step is to conduct a neighborhood meeting to gather general
preferences for the project. Before doing so, staff has a few items to clarify to help prepare for the
neighborhood meeting.
Garfield Park is long and narrow, 485 feet x 75 feet. It is bordered by chain link fencing on the east and south
side, adjacent to a single residential neighborhood. There is a wooden privacy fence on the west side that
separates the park from a group of apartments. The Park has 75 feet of frontage on 63rd Street and has no
parking lot or trails.
The existing play equipment container is located on the north side of the park and is marked on the below
map. Staff will propose the new equipment be located in the same area unless the Commission and/or the
neighborhood object.
The Park is used extensively as a leased pet exercise area. Should we consider including any of the following
items with the project?
Perimeter Trail (would require additional funds)
Pet Waste Bag Dispensers
Additional Lighting
Benches
Drinking Fountain
Other
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: January, 2015
Agenda Item
2015–2019 Parks Capital Improvement Plan
Agenda Section
Discussion Items
Attachments
Star Tribune Article
Contact
Jim Topitzhofer
Recommended Action
Discuss current parks capital improvement plan and process for revising the 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. We do this at the beginning of every year. The plan
encompasses five years and is limited to $450,000. Our portion of the CIP is funded by proceeds of the City's four liquor
stores. For this meeting, Jim Topitzhofer will present last year’s 2015–2019 CIP (see below). A brief explanation of each
line item follows.
Energy Master High Existing Outside Increase
Project Safety Savings Plan Use Asset Funding Revenue Cost
2015
Garfield Park Play Equipment X X X $75,000
Vets Park Play Equipment Phase 2 X X X X $25,000
Parks Maintenance X $45,000
Wood Lake Fence Repair & Tree Removal X X $5,000
Skate Tile X X $50,000
Community Band Shell X X $250,000
Total 2015 $450,000
2016
Lincoln Fields Internal Loan X $156,740
Parks Maintenance X $45,000
Wood Lake Fence Repair & Tree Removal X X $5,000
Wood Lake Rest Rooms X X $37,000
Pool Heaters X X $52,500
Community Center Boiler & Air Conditioning X X $143,760
Seal Coat Community Center Parking Lot X $10,000
Total 2016 $450,000
2017
Parks Maintenance X $45,000
Wood Lake Fence Repair & Tree Removal X X $5,000
Wood Lake Carpet X X $30,000
Community Center Carpet X X $25,000
Rink 1 Conversion to Indirect Refrigeration X X X $330,000
Arena Parking Lot Seal Coat X $15,000
Total 2017 $450,000
2018
Parks Maintenance X $45,000
Wood Lake Fence Repair & Tree Removal X X $5,000
Rink 1 Conversion to Indirect Refrigeration X X X $400,000
Total 2018 $450,000
2019
Parks Maintenance X $45,000
Wood Lake Fence Repair & Tree Removal X X $5,000
Rink 1 Conversion to Indirect Refrigeration X X X $400,000
Total 2019 $450,000
Parks Maintenance – Significant ongoing repairs of existing park facilities including trail resurfacing, court
resurfacing, roof replacement, parking lot re-construction, etc. This has been a regular item in the CIP
since 1999. Upcoming uses of these funds include trail resurfacing at Veterans Park & Taft Park in the
amount of $45,000.
Lincoln Fields Loan* - The remaining balance after 2014 is $156,740, to be paid off in 2016
Garfield Play Equipment – Old wooden play equipment at Garfield Park was removed last year for safety
reasons.
Wood Lake Fence Repair and Tree Removal – A chain-link fence was installed around the perimeter of
Wood Lake Nature Center over 30 years ago. The fence is often a target for fallen trees. Ongoing funds
are needed to keep the fence in good repair.
Skate Tile – The skate tile flooring for the common area between both rinks is deteriorating and needs to
be replaced.
Wood Lake Carpet - The high traffic carpet at the Wood Lake Nature Center is replaced every ten years.
Wood Lake Bath Rooms – Renovate original rest rooms at Wood Lake.
Community Center Carpet - The high traffic carpet at the Community Center is replaced every ten years.
Band Shell* – Construct a community band shell in the amount of $250,000.
Pool Heaters – Both heaters for the outdoor pool are original equipment dating back to 1964.
Vets Park Play Equipment Phase 2* – Play equipment at Vets Park is scheduled to be replaced this year
with budget of $127,400. Staff recommends adding $25,000 to the budget Replace 24-year old large play
equipment complex in Vets Park.
Community Center Boiler & Air Conditioning – Construct a disk golf facility.
Rink 1 Conversion to Indirect Refrigeration- Richfield is one of 120 ice arenas that is required to change
its refrigeration system to avoid the use of R22 refrigerant (see attached Star Tribune Article). The cost to
convert to another system is about $3,000,000.
* Denotes improvements identified in the Richfield Parks Master Plan.