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1997-01 CSCRICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION Joint meeting with Planning Commission Tuesday, January 14, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT: Anondson, Auchstetter, Dietl, Gilhousen, Loweth, Scaglia, Schaefer, Ticen, Walker OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor Kirsch, Council Members Rosenberg, Stokes, Administrative Services Director, Devich; Recreation Services Director, Blank; Planning Commission Members: Dmytrenko, Erlander, Gepner, Hadley, Hansen; staff member, Hjortaas MEMBERS ABSENT: Stocco, Ulmer (ex), Wasko M I N U T E S The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Motion by Auchstetter, second by Schaefer to approve the minutes of November 19, 1996 as written. Motion Carried. Gilhousen welcomed Susan Rosenberg, the City Council liaison, and Kristal Stokes, the City Council liaison alternate, to the Commission. She then welcomed Planning Commission members in attendance. Joint Community Services Commission/Planning Commission presentation on I35W EIS amendment Mike Eastling distributed the Council letter outlining the addendum to the I-35W EIS Amendment that included: I-35W HOV Lane Extension I-35W Background Issues and Concerns Richfield’s Response Key Features of I-35W Proposal Issues and Concerns Available Options Public Involvement Process This proposal would be submitted by the City Council to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). It outlines the proposed High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on I-35W from I-494 to 46th Street. It would also eliminate congestion on Highway 62, making it user friendly and decreasing traffic on 66th Street. MnDOT can act with or without Council approval. If the amendment does not get approval from Minneapolis Richfield Community Services Advisory Commission Meeting January 14, 1997 Page 2 and Richfield, the dispute would be considered by the Met Council. If the money is not spent here it will go elsewhere in the State. Motion by Ticen to approve the recommendation of the I-35W EIS Amendment to City Council. Second by Anondson. Motion passed with a vote of 7-1. Motion by Anondson to change the agenda to include the presentation of the 76th Street East proposal to the Planning Commission. Second by Auchstetter. Motion carried. 76th Street East of I-35W Study Update Mike Eastling distributed a brochure of questions and answers, explaining the background and purpose for downsizing 76th Street. He showed two pictures of a plan eliminating two lanes of traffic with a walkway, bike paths and parking bays. Another Open House for the public is scheduled for February with revisions on the plans as requested by the community. Telecommunication Towers in Parks Communication Tower Guidelines background was reviewed as well as the draft lease created by the League of Minnesota. This is the same lease Loren Hanson from the Richfield Schools is using and he is running into similar roadblocks. No action will be taken until the next meeting. Apple Blossom Park Proposal The background on the Apple Blossom Park proposal was reviewed. Motion by Auchstetter, second by Loweth to recommend these lots be used for residential property. Motion carried. Rosenberg requested the neighbors be contacted for their opinions. Committee Reports MRPA: No Report Planning Commission: No Report FOWL: The 1997 Spring Dinner Show will be held at the Decathlon on Friday, April 25, 1997. Marilyn Sellars will be the evening’s entertainment. The reason for the change in location is because the VFW is having financial problems. 76th Street Study East of I-35W: Topic was covered by Eastling. Richfield Community Services Advisory Commission Meeting January 14, 1997 Page 3 Master Park Plan Sub-Committee: A consultant, George Watson, has been hired to coordinate a task force for potential alternatives if MAC does not renew our lease. He will also digitize maps that can be updated for future use. At the next meeting Mike Eastling will do a presentation on Storm Holding in the parks and the Maintenance Facility being proposed. Karen Shanberg will give a presentation on Wood Lake Nature Center. Enterprise Funds: Devich reported the lockerrooms are nearly completed except for a few minor touches. Some additional work will be completed in the spring. Tom Sacks of Hat Trick Hockey has suggested moving his store to the Ice Arena. He has hired an architect and has done a preliminary design that will be brought to the Community Services Commission. If approved it will go to the Planning Commission and then to the City Council. Devich has checked with the City Attorney and there would be no legal issues. The construction would be in the front of the Ice Arena with a separate entrance. Recreation Services Blank asked for comments on the new format attached to the Community Services Commission agenda. She briefly went over the highlights of her report. Other Gilhousen reminded everyone to respond to the invitation to he Recognition Dinner on January 29, 1997. Since she will be unable to attend, Denise Schaefer will represent the Commission. Gilhousen also suggested a questionnaire be distributed with questions about Richfield for something different and entertaining. Loweth is still waiting for proof the City owns the Donaldson Park storage building/concession stand. It is in need of a new roof. Scaglia said it would be looked at by the Master Park Plan Sub-Committee if it is part of the Richfield Park System. Since Gilhousen, Blank and Devich have previous commitments on February 11, it was agreed the meeting date would be changed to February 4 at the Water Plant. Adjournment Motion by Anondson to adjourn the meeting. Second by Auchstetter. Motion carried.