07-10-00 Worksession
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Special Study Session
July 10, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Kristal Stokes and Russ
Susag.
Members
Not Present:Sue Sandahl.
Staff Present:Samantha Orduno, City Manager; Steven Devich, Administrative
Services Director; Thomas Ferber, City Clerk; and Jim Topitzhofer,
Recreation Services Director.
Item # IANNUAL MEETING WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
A.DISCUSSION OF OUTDOOR POOL RENOVATION OPTIONS AS
DETERMINED BY OUTDOOR POOL TASK FORCE S. R. NO. 17
B.DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT SKATE PARK IN
COOPERATION WITH CITIES OF EDINA AND BLOOMINGTON AND
SOUTHDALE YMCA S. R. NO. 18
Community Services Commission members present:
Rick JabsArnie Auchstetter
William SharkeyLinda Slocum
Jacob SedlacekAllen Yun
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Tom Rublein, Richfield Outdoor Pool Task Force Member, introduced the outdoor
pool planning process and renovation options as determined by the Richfield Outdoor Pool
Task Force.
Nelson French, 7298 Oak Grove Boulevard, member of the Richfield Outdoor Task
Force, presented the four possible options identified by the Task Force and the estimated
costs.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reviewed potential capital funding sources
for outdoor pool improvements including:
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Condemnation Award proceeds from Rich Acres/New Ford Town Parks
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Special Revenue Fund-Liquor Store
Six years @ $140,000 per year
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Corporate sponsorships
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Park dedication ordinance on new redevelopment
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Other funding sources
Tom Rublein, Richfield Outdoor Pool Task Force Member, discussed the historic
perspective regarding the pool. He stated that to do nothing would put the City in a
position of a catastrophic decision if something happens. He stated that community input
and engineering feasibility are needed before going any further. He discussed the need
for leadership and vision in addressing the outdoor pool issue.
Council Member Susag stated there is a need for the outdoor pool and to know the
status of the existing structure. He stated that it may be appropriate to look at doing the
items in options 1 and 2 over a period of three to four years. He stated that the operating
budget is an issue that must be examined because the outdoor pool has had an operating
deficit and been supported by the golf course revenues. He stated he would like to see
projections of future revenue.
Council Member Rosenberg stated that a community survey is needed to determine
how people feel about the outdoor pool and it’s future.
TomRublein discussed user demographics and market issues related to the
outdoor pool.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer asked if the gathering of community input
and information should be through a community survey or through the community
visioning process.
Council Member Rosenberg indicated support for a survey and for including the
pool as a topic in the visioning process.
Rick Jabs, 6805 Knox Avenue, Community Services Commission Member, spoke in
support of a community survey to assure that they proceed in a direction the community
desires.
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Council Member Susag stated that this decision is for the future needs and not
necessarily to satisfy today’s opinion that a survey would show.
Linda Slocum, 6421 12th Avenue, Community Services Commission Member,
stated that a professional survey regarding the outdoor pool issue is important and would
provide beneficial information.
Council Member Stokes discussed the need for community involvement, the need
for more information about the options, and the need to rank by priority the various
projects such as this that the Council must make a decision about.
Mayor Kirsch stated the need for more information and a survey.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer stated he would work with the Community
Services Commission further to respond to the comments expressed regarding this issue.
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reviewed Staff Report No. 18 regarding a
proposal to construct a skate park in cooperation with the cities of Edina and Bloomington
and the Southdale YMCA.
Item # IICITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION
City Manager Orduno announced the proposed reorganization of the Public Safety
Department which would create a separate Fire Department.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:56 p.m.
Date Approved:
Martin J. Kirsch
Mayor
Thomas P. FerberSamantha Orduno
City ClerkCity Manager