2009-05-19i.- COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION AGENDA
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
7:00 pm
Donaldson Park (7434 Humboldt avenue)
Commission Members Staff Liaisons
Reed Bornholdt Greg Mangold Joe Springer Jim Topitzhofer (Staff Liaison) Fred Wroge (Council)
Gerry Charnitz (VC) Gary Ness (Chair) Sarah Till John Evans (Secretary) Rick Jabs (Planning Com)
Mike Christian Rodney Schmidt Michele Thompson
Arlan Nelson
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
❑ Items not printed on the agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
❑ Regular Meeting: April 9, 2009
4. Action Items
❑ Lincoln Athletic Complex Play Equipment
5. Staff Reports
❑ Recreation Services (Topitzhofer)
6. Discussion Items
❑ Request to Discontinue Mowing on the East Side of Veterans Park (Topitzhofer)
❑ Heredia Park Planning Process (Topitzhofer)
❑ Park Ordinances (Topitzhofer)
❑ Richfield Parkway Concept Plan
7. Committee Reports
❑ Transportation Commission (Ness/Charnitz)
❑ FOWL (Bornholdt)
❑ Honoring All Veterans Memorial, Inc (Schmidt/Topitzhofer)
❑ Lincoln Planning Team (Christian/Jabs/Topitzhofer)
❑ Planning Commission (Springer)
❑ Arts Commission
8. Next Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 7:00 pm
Richfield Community Center (Fireside Room)
9. Adjourn
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
April 9, 2009 Mile
® RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 9, 2009
Richfield City Hall (6700 Portland Ave)
CSC Members Greg Mangold, Sarah Till, Gary Ness, Joe Springer, Mike Christian, Gerry Charnitz, Reed Bornholdt, Michele
Thompson, Rodney Schmidt, Arlan Nelson
Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans
Planning Commission/CHAT ll Rick Jabs
Others I Mike Cox, Michael Klass, Jodi Enqles lJWold Architects
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j Joint Meeting Call to Order I
Ness and City Hall Advisory Team (CHAT) Chair Jabs called the joint CHAT/Community Services Commission meeting to order at 6:36 pm.
Action Items j
City Hall Reconstruction
Jabs introduced Mike Cox, Michael Klass, and Jodi Engles from Wold Architects. Klass said that many configurations have been considered
to keep the existing building operational while meeting the project objectives, minimize impact on the park while embracing it, and minimize
costs. Jabs explained that, with budget constraints in mind, using the park as a staging/parking area would be necessary. Klass said that
certain site decisions were dictated by the natural elevations of the grounds, like positioning Police and Fire on the south side to utilize
elevations for enclosed parking. Klass said that assessing the parking needs, stalls will increase from 147 to 180, including 29 underground
stalls. Klass said that several separated parking areas would serve the building best. To accommodate all necessary stalls, it became
necessary to position one of the parking areas at the northwest area of Heredia Park, where the tennis courts lie. Thompson asked where the
tennis courts will be rebuilt. Topitzhofer said that the group may decide that the courts will not be replaced. Jabs said that residents that
border on the west side of the park have been present and vocal throughout the process and ended up supporting the parking area being
positioned where the courts are. Jabs said that a prevailing opinion was that the ballfield and paths should be preserved. Jabs said that
currently, the park does not have dedicated off-street parking. Ness said that Heredia is a neighborhood park and this process may be an
opportunity to enhance the park. Charnitz asked how the proposed community rooms will interact with the park. Klass pointed out the
meeting rooms proposed for the west side of the building, which will be visually open to the park and may open up to a plaza -type area.
Schmidt asked if the CSC had decided to adopt an ordinance or policy that would require park land that is taken to be replaced by a two -to -
one ratio. Topitzhofer said that the land will still be park land, despite being adjacent to City Hall. Christian asked why staff parking will
increase; Jabs said that City Hall is adhering to an ordinance based on building square footage. Nelson asked how many full-time employees
work for the City. Klass said that, although there are about 200 total, considering those who work at City Hall and shift changes, they based
their figuring on 128 or fewer employees at City Hall at one time. Schmidt asked if two -level parking was considered for the north end of the
grounds; Jabs said that the budget did not allow for two -level parking, with the exception of the under -building parking. Schmidt asked if
parking would have to expand in the future; Jabs said that, if anything, space needs will not increase, but possibly even decrease with more
people conducting business online. Ness asked if the parking lots could push eastward at all considering changes to Portland Avenue. Klass
said that, even with such a change, the lot may only pick up eight or nine stalls. Nelson asked about water drainage and snow storage. Cox
said that ponding will be used on the roofs and underground culverts will be used under the large northeast lot. He said that there are
standards and requirements for creating more impervious surface; Jabs said that the issues have been covered. Charnitz asked if there is a
budget to reconstruct the park. Jabs said that the cost is built in to the construction costs. Klass said that the park will be unenhanced, but
trails and turf will be restored. Topitzhofer asked if the playground will need to be removed and replaced; Klass said that the playground will
be temporarily removed and the budget allows for it to be replaced. Ness asked if the tennis courts could be replaced elsewhere; Topitzhofer
said that their replacement will be up to the CSC, but not funded by the City Hall budget. He said that, as the Recreation Services Director,
he supports this site plan and sees opportunities to enhance the park with signage by the lot, better location for the playground, etc. Charnitz
said that he's okay with the parking lot replacing the tennis court, but said that he doesn't see access to the park from the east, and the site
plan does not currently provide a walkway around the building from the east side of the grounds. Mangold moved to recommend approval of
the city hall site plan, including the parking stalls replacing the tennis courts, as shown. Christian said that the design does create a significant
loss of recreational space, which will be difficult to replace, but if the lot is necessary for the building, then that is a moot point. Schmidt asked
if this sets a precedence that will allow others to take park land without replacing it. Topitzhofer said that, while it hurts to see the park space
go, consideration should be given as to the greater community need and that if additional parking is required for City Hall, we should do the
project right. Ness said that the CSC can still discuss replacing amenities as part of the capital improvement process. Charnitz said that the
park restoration money should be dedicated in the city hall budget, rather than waiting to see what money is left. Topitzhofer said that some
redesign and restoration of the park has been offered as part of Wold's services. Schmidt said that taxpayers will have to pay for the
replacement of the tennis courts, the building, the basketball courts, etc. City Manager Steve Devich said that park amenities have never been
paid by taxpayers; they've always been funded by liquor store revenue. Charnitz asked if there are funds in the city hall construction budget
for the replacement of the tennis courts, which may be used elsewhere for other amenities. He said that the CSC should define how much
money would be required to restore the park. Christian said that the budget only seems to provide for the restoration of green space, since the
replacement of the tennis courts alone would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Jabs said that replacing amenities lost by the project
would mean revisiting the entire project budget, so it will have to be funded other ways. Ness asked if the motion should be amended to
reflect the fact that the CSC has concerns about the replacement of lost amenities. Mangold said that he would amend his motion to
recommend approval of the city hall plan as presented, while expressing the concern about lost park amenities and the intention to
subsequently honor a commitment to replace them in the future. Mangold also said that the motion recognizes that the loss of park land is to
the city, which should not establish a precedent of losing park land to a non -city entity. Seconded by Thompson. Approved, nine ayes, one
nay (Schmidt).
April 9, 2009
Regular Meeting Call to Order
Ness called the regular meeting to order at 7:54 pm.
CSC Member Update
Hoover resigned. Arlan Nelson was introduced.
Approval of Minutes I
Schmidt moved, seconded by Chamitz to approve the March 3 minutes. Approved, ayes all.
I Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported:
• Over 20 of the bronze plaques in benches at Wood Lake Nature Center were stolen this past week. He said that staff has alerted local
news, as well as the BCA, who have the scrap yards on alert.
• Staff is applying for a grant from tobacco money to expand the Farmers Market and some other program ideas.
• Some price structuring has been revamped to prepare for people spending less money (i.e. a daily camp at Wood Lake rather than a
weekly camp). Ness asked about a punch pass for the pool.
Discussion Item
Park Ordinances
Topitzhofer asked the group for their reaction to Section 840, the park ordinances. Schmidt said that the idea of a park curfew is ridiculous
because he often walks some park trails after midnight. Jabs said that curfews provide for private security where many of the neighborhood
parks back up to people's back yards. Topitzhofer and Nelson said that it provides the police with authority to monitor after-hours activity in
the parks. Charnitz asked if there have been problems related to the park curfew. Topitzhofer said that, while there have been some
vandalism incidents, the curfew does not exist because the police reported any specific problems. Topitzhofer said that one potential
ordinance to add relates to the 4`" of July Committee and would prohibit solicitors/vendors in the parks and along the parade route unless
approved by the 41" Committee and staff; this method could permit vendors at other events. Chamitz suggested that vendors in parks just be
pending approval of the Recreation Services Director year-round. Christian asked how this could be regulated along the parade route, since
some vendors will be on private property. Schmidt asked about the Farmers Market; Topitzhofer said that the market and other City events
have vendors that are contracted with the City alr0ady. Topitzhofer said that the City's policy to prohibit tobacco in the vicinity of organized
youth park events could now be made official as an ordinance. He mentioned other potential new ordinances: prohibiting of feeding wild
animals, prohibiting driving and parking motorized vehicles in parks, and moving the dog -related ordinances and bodies of water ordinances
to the parks section. Jabs, Christian, Nelson and Thompson said that some events may require some motorized vehicles in the parks and the
ordinance may require some flexibility. Topitzhofer asked if the group was interested in staff pursuing adding these ordinances; the group
agreed by consensus to pursue the addition of these ordinances. Ness mentioned some effort to encourage recycling in the parks;
Topitzhofer said that the City will be adding recycling service in any parks where there are concessions, which may not be an ordinance, but is
a Department goal. Schmidt said that the ordinance should provide for non -motorized boats and ice houses. Topitzhofer said that it would
require the approval of the DNR.
Committee Reports
Transportation Commission: Ness provided the report.
FOWL: Bomholdt provided the report; FOWL Dinner on Friday, May 1, MN Valley Country Club.
Honoring All Veterans Memorial, Inc: Schmidt provided the report.
Lincoln Planning Team: Jabs provided the report.
Arts Commission: Thompson was appointed as the liaison.
I Adjournment I
Schmidt moved, seconded by Christian, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:48 pm.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Donaldson Park
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 19, 2009
Agenda Item
Lincoln Athletic Complex Play Equipment
Attachments
Sample Request for Proposal
Agenda Section
Action Items
Contact
Jim Topitzhofer
The time is approaching to conduct a neighborhood meeting to determine preferences for the play
equipment planned for Lincoln Athletic Complex. In the past, the Community Services Commission has
appointed one or two commissioners to join a small group of staff to complete a selection process for the
play equipment. The selection committee evaluates each proposal based on the following criteria: design
& accessibility, safety, quality and durability of components, cost, delivery, installation timeframe, warranty,
and references. See the sample RFP for more information. The area highlighted is sample preferences
taken from a previous project. It is this type of information we hope to gather from the neighborhood to get
them involved with the design of the play equipment.
It takes about three hours for the selection committee to complete an evaluation of five or six proposals,
and is a very enjoyable task. The newly formed selection committee should conduct a neighborhood
meeting within the next month.
Recommended Action: Assign a Commission member(s) to a selection committee for the play
equipment at Lincoln Athletic Complex.
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RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
SAMPLE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
DESIGN, SUPPLY & INSTALLATION
OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
AT LINCOLN ATHLETIC COMPLEX (CP # )
GENERAL GUIDELINES.
A. Reauests For Competitive Proposals.
The City of Richfield is seeking competitive proposals from interested and
qualified companies for the design, supply and installation of playground
equipment at Lincoln Athletic Complex, 7500 Pleasant Avenue, Richfield, MN
55423.
B. Owner and Submission Information.
Interested companies should submit ONE COPY of their competitive proposals
to:
Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director
City of Richfield
7000 Nicollet Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
RE: Lincoln Athletic Complex Proposal
Competitive proposals shall include all of the items set forth in Section II below.
Any questions regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to Jim
Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director at 612-861-9394.
All proposals must be sealed and submitted to the Recreation Services
Department at the above address by 10:00 a.m. on 2009.
Late submissions will not be considered.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE.
A. General Proiect Scope.
The City of Richfield Recreation Services Department is seeking competitive
proposals for the design, supply and installation of playground equipment for one
existing play container at Lincoln Athletic Complex and as defined in Section II B
and C.
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B. Bud-ge
Design, supply and installation of the play equipment, wood fiber, resilient
surface, fabric, sand base, benches, picnic table, drain tile, freight, delivery and
sales tax should not exceed the budget of $
C. Desiun and Cost Proposals
The Proposer shall provide a play equipment design suitable for the proposed
play container. If Proposer deems modifications are necessary to the proposed
container, these modifications should be indicated on proposer's plans and are
subject to approval by the City. The City will be responsible for
improvements/modifications to existing play container shape/size, including the
installation of a concrete border enclosing the container.
The Proposer should provide materials and installation of resilient surface as
part of one base bid. Resilient shall be wood fiber.
The Proposer shall provide the installation of six-inch (6") sand base and fabric.
City will stockpile existing sand on site for use by the Proposer. The Proposer
shall provide additional sand base as needed.
Equipment must meet the following guidelines:
1. The maximum container size is feet, rectangular -shaped.
Proposer must visit the site and take measurements to ensure CPSC
distance guidelines;
2. Conform to all CPSC and ASTM guidelines for the equipment itself;
3. Conform to all proposed ADA requirements, including design for sufficient
accessible resilient surfacing and sub -surfacing to meet the proposed
accessibility requirements;
4. Support posts must be powder -coated aluminum or steel, no metal slide
surfaces will be accepted, plastic components must have UV protection,
other component features will be judged based on the design submitted;
ISAMPLE PREFERENCES
5. Design should be exciting, creative, and attractive and primarily aimed at 5-
2 year -old children. Design should include a secondary ground -level
layhouse for 2-5 year -old children, at least two swings and accessories
isted below:
Main Structure
High and tow slides (open slides only)
Basic balance events
Clatter Bridge
Rock Climber Wall
Other grippable climbing surfaces and traditional stairs
Rigid overhead events
Spring animals (bug)
One roof (optional)
1s. ` Secondary Structure (designed for 2-5 year -old children)
Ground -level playhouse or similar feature
Must be a separate structure from main structure
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�C. Swing Structure
p At least two traditional swings and a tire swing
Accessories
+ At least one spring animal (bug preferred)
M At least one accessiblepicnic table
(. Two benches in container
16, Earth -tone colors
7. The shape and size of the existing area will dictate the usability of some
components. Visit the site and take your own measurements.
8. The City will complete necessary removals of existing equipment.
Each competitive proposal submitted should reflect, by line item, the cost for the design,
purchase and installation of play equipment components, including all applicable sales taxes,
freight, and other costs associated with each piece of equipment. Costs should be broken
down into logical categories to aid the City in evaluation and include:
• All soft costs; including design, overhead, insurance, proposal and performance bonds, as
well as all applicable sales taxes.
• All hard costs; including all work and materials related to the installation of play equipment,
resilient surfacing and safety surfacing.
Each Proposer must submit the following with bid
• Written assurance that the safety surfacing and play area components meet all applicable
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Guidelines, ASTM standards, proposed ADA
requirements, and other applicable state and federal requirements will be required from
each Proposer prior to contract initiation.
• Plan layout of design and catalogue(s) with proposed equipment and safety surfacing
identified for review by staff.
• Current warranty, insurance, and product specification information on all products and
materials included in your proposal.
• Written estimate of delivery and installation time frame.
D. Site Review
Each Proposer must visit the site to become familiar with the play container. See
the following exhibits for additional information:
Exhibit "A" - page _ ( park locator map which identifies the location of the park
within the city),
Exhibit "B" - page (base map, which identifies the location and size of existing and
proposed play containers within the park).
E . References
Each Proposer shall provide a list of five municipal references. Each reference
must include the name and address of the jurisdiction where the Proposer has
installed equipment similar to the equipment proposed for this request, and the
name and daytime telephone number of an individual, who still works for the
jurisdiction, that the City can contact. Municipalities should be within the
metropolitan area and the installation should not be more than five years old.
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III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION.
A. Desian Considerations
The design proposed will be a key factor in the selection process. The City
encourages innovative, interesting and exciting designs that will distinguish
Richfield parks. All available color selections will be made by the City following
the manufacture's standard color chart. Each proposal should consider the
following design issues:
1. Physical play area
2. Social and social interaction play zones
3. Creative play zones
4. Quiet play zones
5. Open and transition areas
6. Accessibility
B. Evaluation Criteria.
The Selection Committee will evaluate and rank each proposal against the
following criteria:
1. Overall design
2. Cost/value
3. Delivery and installation timeframe
4. Warranty provisions
5. Review/Inspection of previous installations and/or references
The recommendation of the Community Services Commission will be provided to the
City Council. The City Council will award the contract to the successful vendor.
C. Contract and Insurance Reauirements.
The successful vendor will be required to enter into a contract with the City,
provide the City with a performance bond in an amount equal to the full amount
of the contract (or in the discretion of the City an irrevocable letter of credit) to
assure the timely performance of and payment for the work proposed, and
assure their availability to have the Project play equipment delivered no earlier
than , 2009, and the Project completed by 2009.
Insurance requirements include:
1. Worker's Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall take out and
maintain, during the life of the contract, Worker's Compensation Insurance
with a company that is lawfully authorized to do business in the State of
Minnesota. Such insurance shall protect the Contractor, or Subcontractor or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them from claims under
worker's compensation, disability benefit and other similar employee benefit
acts.
2. Commercial/Comprehensive General Liability Insurance: The
Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this contract Public
Liability Insurance, Property Damage Liability, and Personal Injury
Insurance with a company that is lawfully authorized to do business in the
State of Minnesota. Such insurance shall protect the Contractor,
Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Contractor
or Subcontractor performing work covered by this contract from claims
arising out of public liability, property damage, or personal injury including
death, as well as claims for property damage which may arise out of work.
The Contractor's policy shall list the City as an additional insured on a
primary or non-contributory basis. The recommended minimum limits of
insurance per project are:
• General Aggregate $500,000
• Product -Completed Operations Aggregate $500,000
• Personal and Advertising Injury $500,000
• Per Occurrence (Bodily Injury & Property Damage) $500,000
3. Fire Insurance: The Contractor is responsible for insuring for fire, and
extended coverage including vandalism and malicious coverage on the
work included in the contract from the beginning of the work until final
acceptance of the completed project. The policies shall cover all work
incorporated in the project and all material in place or stored at the site for
installation against loss by fire and wind. This provision does not exclude
material partially paid for by the Owner. This insurance shall be for the full
insurable value of the material and shall be kept in full force until final
acceptance of the work by the Owner.
4. Automobile Insurance: The Contractor shall take out and maintain during
the life of the contract Automobile Insurance with a company that is lawfully
authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. The recommended
minimum limits of insurance are $1,000,000 combined single limit (61 & PD).
All insurance referenced in paragraphs 1 through 4 shall be placed with
companies acceptable to and approved by the City prior to the commencement
of the work. The Contractor shall submit copies of the certificate with the City
prior to commencement of the work. Certificates of insurance will not be
canceled or allowed to expire until at least 30 days prior written notice has beer
given to the City. The City shall be shown on the General Liability coverage as
an "additional insured."
Any proposals received with limits lower than those referenced above may still
be considered for this project.
D. Reservations and Other Considerations.
1. The City of Richfield reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for
reasons of safety, quality, quantity, design or other issues deemed important
to the successful completion of the project. Any proposals exceeding the
maximum funding or footprint on the site will be excluded.
2. Proposals are to be submitted on or before 10:00 a.m., ,
2009, to Richfield Recreation Services Department, 7000 Nicollet Ave South,
Richfield, MN 55423, RE: Lincoln Athletic Complex Proposal. For additional
information contact Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director, 612-861-
9394. City Council award of contract is scheduled on 2009.
Proposal amounts will need to be effective for 45 days after the above
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deadline.
3. The City reserves the right to accept proposals based upon factors other than
the lowest price as set forth in the evaluation criteria.
4. The City will not be responsible for any costs incurred by those submitting or
preparing competitive proposals. At the request of the Proposer, proposals
will be returned after the selection process has been completed and a vendor
selected.
5. The City reserves the right to revise the scope of the project based on budget
limitations and other relevant considerations.
6. The City reserves the right to select more than one provider for the play
containers.
7. Each Proposer must meet the City of Richfield contract requirements. The
City reserves the right to reject proposals that cannot meet contract
requirements.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 19, 2009
Agenda Item Agenda Section
Request to Discontinue Mowing on the East Side of Veterans Park Discussion Items
Attachments Contact
Aerial of east side of Veterans Memorial Park Jim Topitzhofer
Staff has received a request from Carol Propotnik-Newby, 6400 —11'h Avenue South, to convert a small
turfed area of Veterans Memorial Park into a native woodland/prairie. The area is located adjacent to 10
homes on 11'h Avenue, from 6334 to 6438 (see attached aerial). The area behind these homes has been
mowed by City staff for over 25 years. There has been controversy over this matter in the past within the
neighborhood with differing opinions about naturalizing this area. Some of the residents view the area as a
wildlife refuge while others view it as an active recreational area where kids play.
Staff is recommending that the Community Services Commission gather input from the public and make a
determination as to the best use for this area. Commission members are encouraged to view this area in
advance of the Commission meeting.
Recommended Action: Discuss the request to discontinue mowing on the east side of Veterans Park.
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RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 19, 2009
Agenda Item Agenda Section
Heredia Park Planning Process Discussion Items
Attachments Contact
Site Plan for City Hall Project, Map of Heredia Park, Comments Jim Topitzhofer
Received to Date About Heredia Park
The Community Services Commission is responsible for the task to develop a recommendation to City
Council as to the future design of Heredia Park. The City Hall Project will have a temporary impact on the
park including the use of the informal ball field as a construction staging area, relocation of the play
equipment and possible use of the tennis courts for parking. Upon the completion of City Hall, the
Commission has an opportunity to change the park, pending costs.
Staff is requesting the Community Services Commission finalize a process to complete the task of
planning for the rebuilding of Heredia Park. Staff is recommending the following process:
• Commission to conduct a community meeting to gather ideas June 16, 2009
• Commission conduct a series of usage tallies June 17 to July 15
• Discuss recreation needs of the City July 21
• Finalize recommendations August 18
• Conduct public meeting to present recommended plan August 25
• Present recommended plan to City Hall Advisory August 27
Staff met with some residents last week who voiced their opinions about Heredia Park. Most of the
members of the group resident in homes adjacent to the park. The group strongly favored keeping the
tennis courts in Heredia Park and not giving up additional parkland for a small parking lot. Some of these
individuals may be present at the Commission meeting to speak on the matter. Written comments
received to date are attached.
Recommended Action: Determine the process to plan the rebuilding of Heredia Park.
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Comments Received to Date Regarding Heredia Park
May 12, 2009
City of Richfield City Council members and staff:
My name is David M. Olson and I have lived at 6445 - 12th Ave So in Richfield since the
house was built in 1956 (my Father was the original owner and I have lived in Richfield
since 1940).
My son Beau and I play tennis at the City Hall courts about 2 to 3 times a week anytime the
weather is half way decent.
Please make sure the tennis courts are retained and a parking lot that is not needed does
not replace the tennis courts. If you have any questions, my phone is (612) 866 5236 and
I would be happy to go into details with you.
Sincerely, David and Beau Olson
Mr Toloitzhofer
phone 612 866 5236 direct any time
Pis leave Heredia Park alone --and cut the size of the new citv hall Darkina. We need the parks and preen
Space more than more asphalt. I'm surprised the citv does"nt want to build a new senior citizen bldo on
the Dark land ---as if we didn't have enouah of those blda!!!
Georoe Sornson
1100 West 73 Rd St
aeosornna aol.com
Jim,
1 missed the last CHAT meeting because Mom was in ICU. The minutes of that meeting mention nothing
about taking the tennis courts and the playground. I read it in the newspaper.
I'm absolutely appalled, and I'm getting phone calls from the neighbors who are outraged, that elements
that are used with such joy by city residents will be eliminated so that cars can take their place. The city
would like families to move into the city and these parks are an integral part of what makes Richfield so
livable. What are we thinking?
I sure hope that that you'll work to help keep this neighborhood park the pleasure that it is for our end of
town.
Regards,
Jennifer
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 19, 2009
Agenda Item
Richfield Park Ordinance
Attachments
First Draft of Amended Park Ordinance
Agenda Section
Discussion Items
Contact
Jim Tooitzhofer
A first draft of the amended Section 840 of the Richfield City Code is attached for your review. The
amended Parks Ordinance now includes the following items with the new items outlined in red text:
• park curfew
• golfing in parks
• consumption of beer in parks
• swimming, bathing, boating, ice fishing houses, and snowmobiling on public bodies of water
• dogs at large and immediate disposal of animal feces
• feeding of wild animals and birds
• tobacco regulation
• permit requirements
• selling of food, products and services
• use of sound systems
• damaging vegetation
Please review the draft ordinance and come to the meeting with your ideas and suggestions.
Recommended Action: Provide feedback regarding the attached first draft of the Parks Ordinance.
Richfield City Code DRAFT 840.01
(Rev. 2009)
Section 840 — Conduct in Public narks
840.01. Reeulatine closine of public narks. Public parks of the city will close at 10:00 p.m.
each day and shall -remain closed to the public until 5:00 a.m. on the next day, except that the
following parks will remain open until 11:00 p.m.:
• Augsburg Park
• Donaldson Park
• Taft Park
• Veterans Memorial Park
• Washington Park
• Wood Lake Nature Center
Except as provided in subsection 840.03, no person may be in, remain in or enter any public park
between the park's closing time and 5:00 a.m. and no person may drive into or remain in a public
parking area within or immediately adjacent to a public park during the hours when the park is
closed. For the purposes of this section that area of Augsburg Park belonging to and occupied by
the Hennepin County branch library is included as a public park. (Amended, Bill No. 2000-4)
840.03. Activities permitted after closine. The following activities may continue in the public
parks after the parks have closed:
(a) use of the indoor ice arena and use of the miniature golf course; (Amended, Bill No.
1993-8)
(b) city sponsored and supervised activities, which because of the nature of the activity,
cannot be held during the time when the parks are open;
(c) activities sponsored by any other group, association or organization which has
applied for and received a permit for such activity pursuant to subsection 840.05; and
(d) custodial or maintenance city and Hennepin County authorized personnel who must
perform their services during the times when the parks are closed.
840.05. (Amended, Bill No. 1993-8) Permits. Subdivision 1. Prohibition. No person may
engage in an organized activity in a public park unless the group, association or organization
sponsoring the activity has obtained a permit as provided in this subsection. For purposes of this
subsection, an "organized activity" means a planned recreational or sporting activity involving
more than 10 persons that is sponsored by a group, association or organization, the time and
location of which are advertised in advance of the activity to the group, association or
organization members, and which activity makes exclusive use of a portion or all of a public
park. Examples of organized activities include, without limitation, class reunions, sporting
tournaments or league sporting events.
Subd. la. Procedure. A group, association or organization wishing to sponsor any
organized activity shall apply to the city manager or the manager's designee not less than two
weeks before such organized activity for a permit to conduct the activity. The application shall
be on forms prepared by the manager. Fees will be determined annually during the budget
process. No permit may be issued unless the city manager determines:
Richfield City Code
840.05, Subd. 2
(Rev. 2000)
(a) if the organized activity is proposed to use the park between the hours of 11:00 p.m.
and 5:00 a.m., that the proposed activity could not be conducted during hours when the park is
open to the public;
(b) if the organized activity is proposed to use the park between the hours of 11:00 p.m.
and 5:00 a.m., that the proposed activity will not be likely to disturb the residents of property
surrounding the park;
(c) that the proposed activity will not be likely to cause or create crowd control or traffic
or park maintenance problems; and
(d) that the proposed activity will not interfere with any other activities previously
scheduled for the park.
Subd. 2. Activity: bond. The manager may limit the time of the organized activity, the
area in the park where the organized activity will occur and may impose other conditions upon
the conduct of the proposed activity. The manager may also require as a condition for issuance
of the permit an indemnity bond holding the city harmless from liability of any kind or character
and reimbursing the city for any property damage or cleanup cost. (Amended, Bill No. 1993-8)
Richfield City Code 840.07
840.07. Closine of marks by city manager. The manager may close any public park and any
parking area within or immediately adjacent to such park, for such period as he shall deem
necessary in order to protect or restore or terminate or prevent breaches of the peace and order.
The order to close shall apply without exception to all activities conducted in the park. No
person having been informed of an order closing the area may remain in the area longer than is
reasonably necessary to leave.
840.09. Golf in public narks. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this subsection, the
term "golf ball" means a ball which is of the type used to play the game of golf and shall also
include any projectile of solid construction capable of being struck or propelled by a golf club;
and the term practice golf ball means a ball which is not of the type used to play the game of golf
and is composed of a thin hollow sphere of plastic or other similar light weight material.
Subd. 2. Hittine of eolf balls prohibited. No person may hit, drive, stroke or otherwise
propel a golf ball upon, in, over or across any street, avenue, alley or other public place including
public parks except within areas of public parks which have been designated for that activity.
Subd. 3. Hittine of practice eolf balls prohibited. No person may bit, drive, stroke or
otherwise propel a practice golf ball upon, in, over or across any street, avenue, alley or other
public place except public parks.
Subd. 4. Hittine of practice golf balls in public narks. Unless the hitting of practice golf
balls is specifically prohibited in a public park, any person may hit, drive, stroke, or otherwise
propel such practice golf balls in accordance with the following restrictions:
(a) the ball may not be hit from or to any location closer than 100 feet from the park
boundary;
(b) the ball may not be hit from or to any location closer than 100 feet from any area
actually being used for any organized recreational activity such as softball, baseball, football or
tennis;
(c) the ball may not be hit from or into any location closer than 100 feet from any
playground, tot lot, picnic area, walking or biking trail, parking lot, building, structure or lake
within the park; and
(d) balls may not be hit from or into the Woodlake Nature Center.
Subd. 5. Violations: nenalties. A person who violates any of the provisions of this
subsection is guilty of a petty misdemeanor for the first violation. A second or subsequent
violation without limitation as to time is a misdemeanor.
Richfield City Code
840.11
(Rev. 1999)
840.11. Sale and consumption of beer in narks. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this
subsection, terms defined in the subdivision have the meanings given them.
(a) "Sale" means all means of furnishing and includes but is not limited to the furnishing
for money or other consideration.
(b) 'Beer" means any beverage which is produced wholly or in part from the brewing of
any grains or malt or malt substitute and containing more than one-half of one percent alcohol by
volume.
(c) "Organization" means any entity having religious, veteran, charitable or business
activities as its principal purpose and which qualifies in all respects for the issuance of a license
to sell the type of beer to be furnished at the activity or event for which the permit is being
sought.
Subd. 2. Sale and consumption prohibited. The sale, possession with intent to consume,
or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the public parks of the city, except as
expressly permitted by subdivision 3 of this subsection. (Amended, Bill No. 1999-6)
(Subd. 3, 4 and 5 Repealed, Bill No. 1988-12)
Subd. 3. Community Celebration. A nonprofit corporation that has obtained a
community celebration license in accordance with subsection 850.09 of this code may sell 3.2
percent malt liquor in Veteran's Memorial Park in connection with the licensed community
celebration, provided that the corporation also obtains a license under subsection 1210.07,
subdivision 3 of this code and applicable state law. The community celebration license and
temporary on -sale license must designate the area(s) of Veteran's Memorial Park where sales
may be made. A person of legal age may possess with intent to consume or consume alcohol
purchased pursuant to this subdivision within the areas designated in those licenses. (Added, Bill
No. 1999-6)
840.12 Use of Tobacco in Parks Prohibited . No person may use tobacco in any form in
Richfield parks.
840.13 Selling food, products or services in Parks Prohibited._ No person may sell or
offer for sale any product, food or service in any public park; provided, that
refreshments or other articles may be sold by the City or by persons authorized to
do so in writing by the Recreation Services Director.
840.14 Feedint of Wild Animals or Birds Prohibited. No person may feed wild animals
or birds or deposit a food source for wild animals or birds in Richfield parks.
840.15 Reeulations on Public Bodies of Water in Parks. Swimming, bathing, ice
fishing houses, boating and snowmobiling are prohibited on bodies of water in
Richfield Parks in accordance with Section 835.09.
840,16 Use of Sound Svsterns in Parks. No person may use any electric sound
receiving, transmitting or reproducing device in such a manner as to annoy or
disturb persons within the park, or disturb or interfere with programmed or
scheduled activities in a Richfield park..
840.17 Doas in Parks. All dogs must be leashed in public parks and owners shall
immediately clean up and sanitarily dispose of any feces of the animal, except that
this provision does not apply to blind persons with respect to their ownership and
use of a seeing -eye dog, in accordance with Section 905.05 and 905.06.
840.18 Damaeina Veeetation in Parks. No person may walk, run, climb, sit, stand
or be physically present in any area designed for or planted with vegetation, or be
in any water area or other area not designed for human activity in Richfield Parks.
No person may remove any wild flower, tree, shrub, plant, branch or portion
thereof, or any soil or other material from Richfield Parks.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 19, 2009
Agenda Item Agenda Section
Richfield Parkway Concept Plan Discussion Items
Attachments Contact
Options to Connect Bloomington Avenue to Richfield Parkway Jim Tooitzhofer
During the time of the writing of this packet, a meeting was conducted with consultants that are working on
the design of Richfield Parkway. The City has been planning the development of a new parkway that
coincided with the new Cedar Point Development (Target/Home Depot at 66`h Street and 171h Avenue).
The new Richfield Parkway is planned to accommodate the flow of traffic on Bloomington Avenue from the
north directly into the new development. The parkway would then continue through the round -a -bout on
661h Street south to Diagonal Boulevard, then to 76`h Street. The new parkway will feature a trail system for
bicycles and pedestrians, and will have a nicely landscaped corridor to give it a park -like appearance. This
would serve as a regional bicycle trail that would link Richfield to the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes and the
Mall of America.
The area in question is the link from Richfield Parkway to Bloomington Avenue, which enters into Taft Park
near 63rd Street There are two concepts for this connection, both of which have an impact on Taft Park.
Some of the green space of the park and a small parking lot will be consumed by the new parkway. In
conjunction with the planning of Richfield Parkway, the City is in the process of vacating the frontage road
that wraps around the east and north side of Taft Lake. If the City is successful vacating this road, a
considerable amount of both parkland and storm water area will be added to Taft Park, much more so that
the land that would be consumed by the new parkway which would be a net gain of park land. If the City is
unsuccessful in vacating the frontage road, the project will not be pursued as presented. The parking lot
will be replaced in a new location in the park.
In addition to the net gain of park land, Richfield Parkway offers a vast improvement for bicycle and
pedestrian connection to Taft Park, both locally and regionally.
Additional information about the impact to Taft Park will be provided at the meeting that was not available
at the time of the writing of this packet. The Community Services Commission is requested to discuss
their initial reaction to the potential impactiopportunity to Taft Park. This project is in conceptual form and
further details will presented in future meetings as the project progresses.
Recommended Action: Discuss your initial reaction to the impact/opportunity to Taft Park.
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