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2011-11-15CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY SSEERRVVIICCEESS CCOOMMMMIISSSSIIOONN AAGGEENNDDAA Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:00 pm Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave) Commission Members Staff Liaisons Reed Bornholdt Greg Mangold Michele Thompson Jim Topitzhofer (Staff Liaison) Fred Wroge (Council) Gerry Charnitz (Chair) Arlan Nelson Sarah Till (VC) John Evans (Secretary) Tom Rublein (Planning Com) Dan Edgerton Bob Shotwell LuAnn Werner Kristin Asher (Engineering Supervisor) David Gepner Chris Link (Streets/Forestry Supervisor) 1. Approval of Minutes  Regular Meeting: October 18, 2011 2. Public Comment  Items not printed on the agenda 3. Staff Reports  Augsburg Skate Park (Topitzhofer) 4. Action Items  Cancellation of Regular December CSC Meeting (Charnitz) 5. Discussion Items  Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Annual Meeting (Asher)  Forestry Report (Link) 6. Committee Reports  Transportation Commission (Shotwell)  Community Bandshell Planning Group (Bornholdt/Edgerton/Rublein)  FOWL Board (Werner/Gepner)  Waste Hauling Study Group (Mangold, Werner)  Planning Commission (Rublein)  Arts Commission (Thompson) 7. Upcoming Meetings Tuesday, December 20, 7:00 pm Richfield Community Center Tuesday, January 17, 7:00 pm Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)? 8. Adjournment October 18, 2011 REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 18, 2011, Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave) PRESENT CSC Members Bob Shotwell, , Sarah Till, Greg Mangold, Reed Bornholdt, Arlan Nelson, Michele Thompson, Dan Edgerton, LuAnn Werner, Dave Gepner Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans ABSENT CSC Members Gerry Charnitz Planning Commission Tom Rublein Council Liaison Fred Wroge Call to Order/Approval of Minutes Acting Chair Till called the regular CSC meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Werner corrected the September minutes (incorrectly credited with the HAVM report). Bornholdt moved, seconded by Mangold, to approve the minutes of the regular September meeting. Approved, ayes all. Staff Reports Augsburg Skate Park Topitzhofer reported that the final contract with Spahn Ranch is not yet complete, but will be finalized and brought to the Council for final approval. Green Step Cities Topitzhofer reported on this initiative to promote environmentally-friendly projects and practices. He said that a preliminary discussion is scheduled at the Council study session on October 25; the Mayor is driving the effort. He said that the CSC will be involved with discussing many aspects of the initiative. U of MN Student Project Topitzhofer said that Richfield has been chosen among some other municipalities and public entities to work with a program through the U of MN where students help the organization with projects like tree inventories and other efforts as part of their course work. Action Items Friends of Wood Lake Board Reappointments Gepner moved, seconded by Shotwell, to reappoint Emily Day, Jean Fox, and Nancy Stiller to three-year terms on the Friends of Wood Lake Board. Approved, ayes all. Discussion Items Honoring All Veterans Memorial Landscape Plan Topitzhofer said that the Council approved a loan from the Recreation Fund to complete construction of the Honoring All Veterans Memorial, to be paid back by proceeds from engraving sales. Do.town Health Initiative Topitzhofer reported that Blue Cross Blue Shield is working with the mayors of Richfield, Bloomington, and Edina to launch an 18-month program to help promote good health in these communities. He said that the details of the actual program aren’t yet clear, but it will be a promotional effort to educate people about healthy living habits. Topitzhofer said that there are other healthy living initiatives, grants and opportunities through SHIP and other sources. Topitzhofer encouraged the group to share ideas about what barriers are in place to prevent healthy living. More sidewalks were suggested. Committee Reports Transportation Commission: Shotwell provided the report. Community Bandshell Group: Topitzhofer provided the report; he said that a brainstorming session is scheduled. FOWL Board: Werner provided the report. Arts Commission: Werner provided the report. Waste Hauling Study Group: Mangold provided the report, saying that Maplewood has adopted their resolution of intent to organize hauling. He said that it has become an election issue. Next Meeting/Adjournment Regular November Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 pm, Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave) Shotwell moved, seconded by Thompson, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm. DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC. RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Meeting Date: November 15, 2011 Agenda Item: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Annual Meeting Agenda Section: Discussion Items Attachments: None Contact: Kristin Asher, Engineering Supervisor Recommended Action: None As part of the regular Community Services Commission meeting the annual public meeting for the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) will be held. The purpose of the annual meeting is to review of the City of Richfield's SWPPP and solicit public opinion on the plan. The public meeting is necessary to fulfill Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements associated with the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit which allows the City to discharge storm water runoff out of Richfield. The storm water portion of the meeting will include:  Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) Presentation Steve Christopher, Regulatory Program Manager for the MCWD will speak generally on the District’s goals and highlight Cost Share programs the District has available.  MS4 Program and Richfield’s SWPPP Presentation Richfield Public Works staff will conduct a short presentation of the MPCA MS4 Permit and the City’s SWPPP. The program is open for input and comments from those in attendance. RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Meeting Date: November 15, 2011 Agenda Item: Forestry Update Agenda Section: Discussion Items Attachments: None Contact: Chris Link, Streets/Forestry Supervisor Recommended Action: None City of Richfield Forestry Staff will be giving a Forestry Update presentation. Topics will include:  Dutch Elm Disease  Two-Lined Chestnut Borer  Emerald Ash Borer  New Plantings  Upcoming trends Staff will also discuss the need to update current forestry regulations that are not currently addressed. If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting please contact Chris Link at 612-861-9174.