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1999-05 CSC RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, May 4, 1999 Wood Lake Nature Center Present: Commissioners Arnie Auchstetter, Robert Dietl, John Easterwood, John Enger, Tim Erlander, Maureen Scaglia, Denise Schaefer, Chad Sharkey Staff Jim Topitzhofer, George Watson (Brauer and Assoc.), John Evans School Liaison Jim Sloss Others Ann Garland (Academy of Holy Angels), Larry Wozniczka Absent: Commissioners Rick Jabs, Carol Krohn, Brian McGlinn Council Liaison Susan Rosenberg School Liaison Jim Sloss Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Erlander at 7:03 p.m. in the auditorium of Wood Lake Nature Center. Approval of Minutes Sharkey moved, seconded by Auchstetter, to approve the minutes of the March 23 Special Meeting with the Planning Commission. Approved, ayes all. Auchstetter moved, seconded by Easterwood, to approve the minutes of the April 13 regular meeting. Approved, ayes all. Staff Reports Enterprise Funds Administrative Services Director Devich reported that a draft audit of Hat Trick Hockey showed revenue falling short of expectations although sales were up from the previous year. Devich said that more aggressive marketing was one plan to remedy this. He also reported that the Golf Course is open and enjoying good business. Mini-Golf is also open, he said, but in need of some repair, including the recarpeting of holes. The Outdoor Pool has been experiencing staffing difficulties. Recreation Services Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reported on the FOWL Dinner, Cinco de Mayo and the Dance Recital. He mentioned the upcoming Senior Variety Show as well. Action Items Holy Angels Recreational Development Planning and Architectural Consultant Watson, Brauer and Associates, discussed the plans to refurbish athletic fields at Academy of Holy Angels as part of the Ballfield Replacement Project. He discussed neighborhood meetings, which resulted in plans to landscape along the south side of the fields. Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Ave, inquired about pedestrian access. Watson said that pedestrians should be able to gain access through the same routes as cars. Ann Garland, AHA, asked if restrooms were planned along the northeast side. Watson confirmed. Sharkey moved to recommend approval of the plans, specs and bid for the AHA project to the Council. Seconded by Easterwood. Approved, ayes all. CIP/CIB Devich asked the Commission to consider revisions in the Capital Improvement Project/Budget material. The revisions were made since the CSC’s approval in April. Auchstetter moved to approve the revised CIP/CIB, seconded by Sharkey. Approved, ayes all. Adams Hill Playfeature Replacement Project Topitzhofer detailed the project and its timeline with the Commission. He talked about plans to hold a neighborhood meeting and assemble a Proposal Selection Committee, which would include one CSC member. Schaefer volunteered, saying that she lived nearby. Sharkey said that recommendation to Council was not necessary. The group approved the Adams Hill Project process by consensus. Discussion Items Joint Meeting with the City Council Erlander reminded the group that the joint meeting would take place on July 6 and asked the group to begin compiling agenda items. Sharkey recommended discussing the role of the CSC. Easterwood suggested discussing a mission statement. Role of the Community Services Commission The group discussed the types of actions the group should take. Sharkey said that the CSC shouldn’t be involved in the operation of the City. Scaglia said that the group needs to be informed. Sharkey agreed that giving an opinion is fine, but action is different. Erlander suggested that the topic be discussed at the joint meeting with the Council in July. Bus Tour of Richfield with the Planning Commission Erlander mentioned the upcoming tour on May 11. Committee Reports Multi-Purpose Community Center Task Force Topitzhofer and Scaglia showed the CSC the site and placement that the Task Force was recommending (the west side of Veterans Memorial Park) and the estimated $9.5 million price. The CSC discussed ways of communicating with the community. Sharkey suggested postponing the planning of Veterans Park redevelopment until a decision was reached regarding the facility. Topitzhofer said that Decision Resources would be contacted about another community survey. Scaglia asked for a sense of the CSC’s feelings about the facility. The group was in favor of the facility. FOWL Dietl reported that the FOWL Dinner, held April 23 at the Decathlon Club, was a great success. Planning Commission Auchstetter provided the Planning Commission report. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting by Auchstetter, seconded by Scaglia. Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. by consensus.