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2012-09-18COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 18, 2012 7:00 pm Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicoliet Ave) Fireside Room Commission Members Staff Liaisons j Reed Born holdt Terry Heinze I Bob Shotwell Jim Toyitzhofer (Staff Liaison) Fred Wro e (Council Liaison) f Gerry Charnitz (C) Greg Mangold (VC) I Michele Thompson John Evans (Secretary) Tom Rub em (Planninq Com) I Dan Edgerton Arlan Nelson ILuAnn Werner i I I I II I II iii.11 .iJ I i I ull iliJ III I iil iii ii 4i i ii I I li it II Ill lli I I I I fi' 1. Approval of Minutes ❑ Regular Meeting: July 17, 2012 2. Public Comment ❑ Resident comment and items not printed on agenda 3. Staff Reports ❑ Recreation Services (Topitzhofer) • Honoring All Veterans Memorial • Roosevelt Play Equipment Replacement • Augsburg Skate Park • Open Streets at PennFest 4. Discussion Items ❑ Emerald Ash Borer Update (Link) ❑ Natural Vegetation Plan for Parks (Link) 5. Action Items ❑ Taft -Legion Lake Improvement Project (Asher) ❑ Bandshell Committee Recommendations (Topitzhofer) 6. Committee Reports ❑ Transportation Commission (Shotwell) ❑ FOWL Board (Werner) ❑ Green Team/Waste Hauling Study Group (Mangold, Werner, Edgerton) ❑ Planning Commission (Thompson) ❑ Arts Commission (Thompson) 7. Next Meeting Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 7:00 pm Richfield Community Center 8. Adjournment molidd RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Meeting Date: September 18, 2012 Agenda Item: Community Band Shell Recommendation Attachments: None Recommended Action: Move to approve the forward to the City Council. Agenda Section: Action Items I Contact: Jim Topitzhofer Band Shell Committee's recommendations and At the July 17, 2012 meeting of the Community Services Commission the Band Shell Committee was given approval to meet with representatives of Best Buy to determine its interest in helping with the financing of the new band shell being projected for the City of Richfield. A committee consisting of Steve Devich, Jim Topitzhofer, Sue Sandahl and David J. Butler met with Susan Bass Roberts, Director of the Community Relations Department of Best Buy. The committee was well received and it was suggested the Band Shell Committee file an application for a capital grant with Best Buy before the end of January, 2013. Following the meeting the committee was informed by Best Buy that it would be desirable to have a feasibility study performed to determine the level of interest in the community for a fund drive to support the construction of the band shell. The feasibility study, which will be paid for by Best Buy, needs to be prepared by the end of January, 2013. The Excelsior Bay Group LLC, a company recommended by Best Buy, has agreed to complete a feasibility study before the end of January, 2013. The Band Shell Committee recommends the Community Services Commission approve and forward the following recommendations to City Council: 1. That the City Council adopts a resolution stating that it will proceed with plans to construct a band shell. 2. That the City Council decides that $250,000 from Special Revenue Funds will be designated to help with construction costs. 3. That a local nonprofit 501(c) (3) charitable organization be designated to head a fund drive to raise additional funds beyond the $250,000 being provided by the City. 4. That the City, as an assist in fund raising, approve a feasibility study, to be paid for by a contributor and completed prior to January 31, 2013, to determine the level of interest in the community for raising money beyond the $250,000 being provided by the City. 5. The Committee recommends Veterans Memorial Park as the best location for a band shell pending approval of a public input process and noise study. Action by the City Council needs to be taken in time for the 501(c) (3) charitable organization to file grant applications with potential donors prior to January 31, 2013. RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Meeting Date: September 18, 2012 Agenda Item: Taft Lake/Legion Lake Improvement Project Agenda Section: Action Items Attachments: Project Graphic Contact: Kristin Asher Recommended Action: Approve the project's public -input process and project timeline. The Taft Lake/Legion Lake Stormwater Improvement Project is a cooperative effort with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and has been in the development stages for many years. The MCWD Board of Managers recently completed a lengthy process to amend their 2007 Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan to include the project and both the City and District staffs have worked to finalize a cooperative agreement allowing the project to move forward on the following proposed schedule: • Final design & long-term maintenance plan— Fall/Winter 2012 • Begin process to purchase homes needed for North Connection — Fall 2012 • Advertise for bids — Spring 2013 • Begin road construction — Summer 2013 • Begin stormwater and vegetative buffer improvements — Fall 2013 As part of the final design, City staff and the City's consultant, Peter Willenbring of WSB & Associates, Inc., will be looking for input from the public as to the details of the Native Wetland Buffer Plantings at Veteran's Memorial Park. The Community Services Commission (CSC) will provide the necessary approvals on the public involvement process used and the final plan for Veteran's Memorial Park. There have been previous discussions regarding concerns with the level of work, type of work, and ongoing maintenance to occur as part of the project with the Environmental Friends of Veteran's Memorial Park and we anticipate that they will be in attendance at the September 18'" CSC meeting. At the meeting on September 18, 2012, staff will cover the following: • Brief overview of the project elements • Proposed public involvement process • Project timeline Both Kristin Asher (City Engineer) and Pete Willenbring (Project Engineer from WSB & Associates) will be in attendance at the meeting. JRICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Meeting Date: September 18, 2012 Agenda Item: Natural Vegetation Plan for Parks Agenda Section: Discussion Items Attachments: None Contact: Chris Link, Operations Superintendent Recommended Action: Provide staff direction to start a natural vegetation plan for parks. In an effort to minimize maintenance and to enhance the visual appearance of Richfield Parks, staff is seeking direction in starting a Natural Vegetation Plan. A Natural Vitiation Plan could • Prairie grass planting • Ornamental plantings • No mowing areas • Rain gardens consist of the following items: The major areas of concern are: • Large open areas • Entrances to Parks • Slopes and Hills If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting please contact Chris Link at 612-861-9174. .Am COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 18, 2012 7:00 pm Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicoliet Ave) Fireside Room Commission Members Staff Liaisons Reed Bornholdt Terry Heinze Bob'hot-ell Jim Tq�jtzhofer (Staff Liaison) Fred Wroppa (Council Liaison) Gerry Charnitz (C) Gran Manqold (VC) Michele Thompson John Evans (Secretary) Tom Rublein (Planninq Com) Dan Edgerton Arlan Nelson LuAnn Werner ...+.... n ii .w 111 i� i.:naii:...... n...... u 1 reu i, a un, I.'',i in i i luau 1. Approval of Minutes ❑ Regular Meeting: July 17, 2012 2. Public Comment J Resident comment and items not printed on agenda 3. Staff Reports J Recreation Services (Topitzhofer) • Honoring All Veterans Memorial • Roosevelt Play Equipment Replacement • Augsburg Skate Park • Open Streets at PennFest 4. Discussion Items J Emerald Ash Borer Update (Link) L1 Natural Vegetation Plan for Parks (Link) 5. Action Items i1 Taft -Legion Lake Improvement Project (Asher) ❑ Bandshell Committee Recommendations (Topitzhofer) 6. Committee Reports ❑ Transportation Commission (Shotwell) u FOWL Board (Werner) J Green Team/Waste Hauling Study Group (Mangold, Werner, Edgerton) Planning Commission (Thompson) r1 Arts Commission (Thompson) 7. Next Meeting Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 7:00 pm Richfield Community Center 8. Adjournment RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION ,• ,_,___, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Meeting Date: September 18, 2012 Agenda Item: Emerald Ash Borer Update Attachments: None Recommended Action: None Agenda Section: Discussion Items I Contact: Chris Link, Operations Superintendent I Public Works staff will make a short presentation about Emerald Ash Borer. The following topics will be discussed. • New infestation site • Review of operations • Review of policy • Next steps If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact Chris Link at 612-861-9174. w Taft -Legion Regional Volume and Load Reduction Proiect Cay E,,h , iog. Me a Associates Agenda Project Overview Proposed Veteran's Park Public Involvement Process • Project Schedule Project Purpose • Improve Taft Lake water quality • Enhance wildlife habitat at Veteran's Park • Overall phosphorus reduction • Reduce runoff volumes • Accommodate future projects Actively address watterqualltb conaern•s using a large-scale. cast-e ffecti✓e system Project Elements • Water reuse irrigation system N • Water reuse infiltration system • Native vegetative buffers • Grit chambers • Flocculation treatment • Reduce impervious surface Legion Lake 2 Taft Lake Veteran's Park Need input on: • Buffer vegetation/plantings • Long-term Maintenance Plan Proposed Public Involvement Plan • Review 2010 Vegetation Survey, • F • **Public Input Meeting - solicit input on project elements • Draft Plan for Commission Consideration **Public Meeting -to present draft plan for comment "i.-.= **Hosted by community services commission Project Schedule • Community Services September 18, 2012 Public Input Process Approval • Begin Purchase of Homes October 2012 • Public Involvement Process November 2012 • Final Design Fall/Winter 2012 • Road Construction Summer 2013 • Veteran's Park and Fall 2013 Storm Water Improvements • System Operational Summer 2014 2 Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Update Emerald Ash Borer Update J September 11, 2012 OBackground of EAB Regular City Council -2002-First Discovered in the United States Meeting v -2000-First Discovered in Minnesota -2012-Discovered at Fort Snelling Golf Course PUBLIC WORKS -2 Miles from our Eastern Boarder FORESTRY J �.«mrwn Vtli R hrmld =■- .City of Richaeld What is Richfield Doing About EAB? Chemically Treating Boulevard Trees Treatment Zones Selective Removals Replacement Trees Trunk Injection Method Privately Owned Ash Trees Cost ity oERichfield EAB Treatment Areas E/B Injection Pren _J � City of RlchBeld 1 ity� ity of'mhfeld .l Natural Vegetation Plan Gents Enhance visual appearance • Minimise maintenance for d>fcult to maintain aread Hdls and slopes Lang e opan areas Entranmsto Parks • Erosion control Planting • Ornamental Grasses Short Pt.. Grasses • Minimal Mewmg of Open Areas CityCiEy of,�lchfield Thank You! �tit+stions? Public Works Action Line: 612-891-9110 WPbsite:.www.citypfr chfield or¢ Depsrmm. Pybna Wurb Fe.e:4y Foeer4yl a _■ Cityo[Richfield 4M J -® City of'mhfield 2 3 Natural Vegetation Plan Natural Vegetation Plan Neat Steps • Approval to proceed from Commission Neighborhood meetings Implementation ' City of Rmhfield In