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2011-07-19COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, July 19, 2011 7:00 pm Richfield Community Center (7000 Niconet Ave) Commission Members Stall Liaisons i Reed Bernholdt Greg Mangold Michele Thorgpson Jim Topitzhofer (Staff Liaison) Fred WrogeCouncilt I I Gerry Charni z (Chair) I Arlan Nelson Sarah Till (VC) John Evans (Secretary Rick Jabs (Planning Com) I Dan Edgerton Bob Showell1 LuAnn Werner Jeff Pearson (Transoorlation Engineer) I Qavj� GIVer J Joe§pinyer 1. Approval of Minutes ❑ Regular Meeting: June 21, 2011 2. Public Comment ❑ Items not printed on the agenda 3. Staff Reports ❑ Augsburg Skate Park (Topitzhofer) ❑ Expansion of Roosevelt Park (Topitzhofer) ❑ 64th Street Greenway (Pearson) 4. Discussion Items ❑ Richfield Master Bike Plan (Pearson) ❑ Community Band Shell (Topitzhofer) 5. Action Items ❑ FOWL Board Appointments (Charnitz) ❑ Honoring All Veterans Memorial Final Design (Topitzhofer) ❑ August Commission Meeting (Charnitz) 6. Committee Reports ❑ Transportation Commission (Shotwell) ❑ FOWL Board (Werner) ❑ Planning Commission (Springer) ❑ Arts Commission (Thompson) ❑ Waste Hauling Study Group (Mangold, Werner) 7. Next Meeting To be discussed at the meeting. 8. Adjournment PUBLIC COPY DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC. June 21, 2011 REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 21, 2011, Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave) PRESENT CSC Members Dan Edgerton, Greg Mangold, Gerry Charnitz, Sarah Till, Reed Bornholdt, LuAnn Werner, Dave G ner, Michele Thorrrr��ggson Staff Jim�opitzhofer, John Evans ) I!SC Members I Joe Springer, Bob Shotwell, Arlan Nelson Council Liaison I Fred Wroge ) Call to Order/Approval of Minutes/Addition of Agenda Items ) Charnitz called the regular CSC meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Mangold moved, seconded by Gepner, to approve the minutes of the regular April meeting. Approved, ayes all. Note that the recommendation related to the organized solid waste hauling issue was reworded and clarified in the Committee Reports portion of this meeting (see below). Topitzhofer added a discussion item: 63r6 Street Greenway I Staff Reports I Recreation Services Topitzhofer reported that the public hearing was held regarding the skate park proposal at Augsburg Park. The Council was in favor of the new east -west orientation, which will save money on soil amendment; a new RFP will be sent out to solicit new proposals for the project. Discussion Items I Use of Richfield Parks for Private Use Topitzhofer said that, in the past year, the Recreation Department had seen more requests for use of public space (streets and parks) for large public events like running/walking events. He said that the City has a permit application process, but wanted to gauge the CSC's thoughts about limiting the number of such events. Gepner and Edgerton said that these types of events demonstrate healthy living and a vibrant community and are a positive use of the parks. Topitzhofer said that Minneapolis has begun to limit the number of permits issued and charges much more for the permits. Thompson asked if the groups pay for their own security; Gepner asked what other requirements they need to meet, like notifying neighbors. Topitzhofer said that groups would pay for their own security, toilets, and related expenses and they do need to follow the same process followed by the City for such events, like marking stretches of road where parking is temporarily closed and notifying neighbors. Werner asked if the fee could be scaled according to projected attendance. Gepner suggested a lower fee for resident groups. Topitzhofer said that he would survey other communities to find out their policies and fees. 63ftl Street Greenway Proposal Topitzhofer showed preliminary plans for a gtlreenway that would connect Vets Park and Taft Park along 63rtl Street, which would encourage pedestrian travel and would either close 63r Street entirely in some stretches or would leave small access roads open for driveways on the street, but would otherwise maximize the green space along the corridor He said that it would tie in bike rental at Vets, the Farmers Market, the pool, mini -golf, events like the 4" of July, and the north -south parkway to be developed along Richfield Parkway and Bloomington Avenue that will link to the Minnesota River and the Grand Rounds. He said that the Council and Planning Commission have been intrigued by the plan and have directed staff to further discuss the plan. Charnitz, Edgerton, Gepner and other members spoke favorably of the idea. Edgerton said that Minneapolis is gaining a national reputation for such pedestrian corridors. Gepner said that a similar study was done many years ago along other east -west routes, which have few homes compared to north -south streets. Topitzhofer said that the Transportation Engineer will be holding an open house on July 11 to get feedback on the idea. Committee Reports ) Waste Hauling Study Group Mangold clarified that the recommendation he was proposing to forward to the Council was for them to approve a resolution of intent to organize solid waste hauling in Richfield. The group agreed by consensus; Topitzhofer said that he, Mangold, and Werner would take that recommendation to the Council at an upcoming study session. Edgerton, Gepner, and Charnitz asked if the recommendation was for the Council to study the issue. Mangold and Topitzhofer said that the resolution of intent would, by state statute, begin with a study process and public hearings to gauge the opinion of the public on the issue and would not commit the City to any plan. Bike Task Force: Gepner provided the report. Community Bandshell Planning Group: Edgerton reported that the group met with the Cornerstone Group developers and they are in favor of building a bandshell and deeding it over to the City. Bornholdt said that Vets Park is still in the running as a potential site. FOWL: Werner provided the report; Topitzhofer said that the FOWL Ball Golf Classic will be discontinued and a real golf tournament will be held instead. Honoring All Veterans Memorial., Topitzhofer provided the report; the fifth tablet was unveiled on Memorial Day. Arts Commission: Thompson provided the report. Next Meetin /Ad ournmen Regular July Meeting Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 pm, Location To Be Determined (Charnitz suggested holding the July meeting at the new Municipal Center. Recreation staff has to confirm that this can be booked.) Thompson moved, seconded by Till, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:31 pm. Moda RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION INLO.trt„11r EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES Meeting Date: July 19, 2011 Agenda Item: Richfield Master Bike Plan I Agenda Section: Discussion Items Attachments: None Contact: Jeff Pearson, Transportation Engineer Recommended Action: Provide feedback Summary: Jeff Pearson, Transportation Engineer, will present the revised Master Bike Plan to the Commission. The revised plan will be available for public review in August and scheduled to be considered by the Transportation Commission and City Council in September or October. The Transportation Commission is requesting final input from the Community Services Commission. Agenda Item: Community Band Shell I Agenda Section: Discussion Items Attachments: None Contact: Jim Topitzhofer Recommended Action: None — Discussion Only Summary: The band shell planning group presented their ideas to City Council at their study session on June 28, 2011. The group will give a similar presentation to the Commission and will summarize direction received from City Council. I Agenda Item: FOWL Board Member Appointment I Agenda Section: Action Items Attachments: FOWL Board Applications Contact: Jim Topitzhofer Recommended Action: Appoint Susan Sutton & Pete Sorenson to the FOWL Board of Directors. Summary: The Community Services Commission appoints members to the Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) Board of Directors. Appointments are made throughout the year. Board members serve three-year terms and can be reappointed to multiple terms. The applicants being considered for appointment are Susan Sutton and Pete Sorenson. Agenda Item: Honoring All Veterans Memorial Final Design I Agenda Section: Action Items Attachments: Design Rendering and Site Plan Contact: Jim Topitzhofer Recommended Action: Recommend City Council approval of funding the remaining construction of the Honoring All Veterans Memorial with the understanding that the City will be paid back through future engraving proceeds. Summary: The Honoring All Veterans Memorial Board has nearly completed final design and are about to request City Council to front funds to complete the project with the understanding that the City is paid back through future engraving proceeds. Jim Topitzhofer will present the final design, site plan, and estimated cost of the remaining work to be done. Agenda Item: August Commission Meeting I Agenda Section: Action Items Attachments: None I Contact: GerryCharnitz Recommended Action: Cancel the Community Services Commission meeting scheduled for 8116111. Summary: In the past, the Commission has elected to cancel their August meetings, mainly due to vacation conflicts. Chair Gerry Charnitz will ask for the Commission's direction on this year's August meeting. Friends of Wood Lake Nature Center Board of Directors 6710 Lake Shore Drive Richfield, MN 55423 Name Susan Sutton Telephone Number 612-205-6106 x I am interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the Friends of Wood Lake Nature Center. I am interested in serving on the Board of Directors but cannot do so at this time. Please consider me at a later date. I am interested in serving on a Sub -Committee. My interests in Wood Lake have been I live across the street from Wood Lake Nature Center and am a frequent walker and skier in the park. i consider Wood Lake Nature Center a true treasure within Richfield and want to do my part to help ensure that it continues to exist and thrive for future generations. I am a member of FOWL and am offering my services to the Hoard of Directors. Thank you for your consideration. Fax to: 612-661-9367 or mail to: 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN 55423. Friends of Wood Lake Nature Center Board of Directors 6710 Lake Shore Drive Richfield, MN 55423 Name A6%c�D�tNS��/ Telephone Number 9SZ- Z/Z- -lq 7 P I am interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the Friends of Wood Lake Nature Center. I am interested in serving on the Board of Directors but cannot do so at this time. Please consider me at a later date. I am interested in serving on a Sub -Committee. My interests in Wood Lake have been sa, A7`fAc O-r--L�, Fax to: 612-861-9367 or mail to: 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, MN 55423. June 22, 2011 I have been involved in activities at Woodlake for 40 years. I grew up in south Minneapolis and remember many field trips and family excursions there. Currently we own a home across the street and Woodlake was a big part of the trade off for living right on Lyndale Ave. My family and I have been members for a few years now and regularly walk the paths at dusk in search of wildlife and ski the trails to fight cabin fever in the winter. I have always been impressed with the quality of the activities we have been a part of such as the camps that my son has attended, the New Years Eve celebrations, Fathers Day bird houses and the Urban Wildland Half Marathon. I would love to say that I ran the 13 miles; however my involvement was as a lower tier sponsor while I was a Manager at Caribou Coffee a few years ago. It is very special that this sanctuary exists in the midst of a major urban area. You would never know that 2 million people live just outside its fences and I would like to be part of the team that works to ensure that Woodlake will be around for generations to come. 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