1999 07 CSC SPECIAL
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING W/CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 6, 1999
Richfield City Hall – Council Chambers
Present: Commissioners Arnie Auchstetter, John Easterwood, Tim Erlander, Rick Jabs, Carol Krohn, Maureen Scaglia, Denise Schaefer, Chad Sharkey Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John
Evans City Council Martin Kirsch, Sue Sandahl, Kristal Stokes, Russ Susag, Susan Rosenberg City Clerk Tom Ferber Acting City Manager Steve Devich Absent: Commissioners Robert
Dietl, John Enger, Brian McGlinn School Liaison Jim Sloss
Call to Order Mayor Kirsch called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. City Clerk Tom Ferber took roll call for the Council.
Introductions Mayor Kirsch asked for introductions from everyone and invited the Commission to open discussion on the topics of their choice.
Multi-Purpose Community Center Update CSC/Multi-Purpose Community Center Task Force Chair Rick Jabs provided the Council with a status report on the proposed facility. The report included
discussion on a tax impact estimate from Ehlers and Associates, amenities, layout (Jabs showed a draft floor plan), recommended location, and the plan to hold neighborhood meetings in
the parks.
Councilmember Stokes asked about the existing Community Center. Jabs said that it would likely be torn down, but other uses are being examined. City Clerk Ferber answered questions
about the referendum election, which would run in tandem with the school board election. In response to Auchstetter, Ferber said that a stand-alone referendum election would cost about
$10,000 to $15,000, but many costs would be shared with the school district if the elections were run together. Mayor Kirsch acknowledged the hard work of the Task Force. Councilmember
Stokes praised the group for incorporating much of the resident feedback into the plan.
Role of the CSC Jabs told the Council that the Community Services Commission had been considering their role and mission, particularly related to action items. He said that a resolution
from 1973 indicated that the group serves in an advisory function on park and recreation matters to the Council and this should be updated to reflect Public Works issues, as well. Recreation
Services Director Topitzhofer said that policy issues, such as user fees and banquet facility issues will come to the CSC. Administration decisions will be handled by staff. Councilmember
Sandahl said that during her time on the CSC, staff looked to them for approval on issues passed to the Council. Mayor Kirsch recommended that the resolution be redrafted. Public Works
Director Mike Eastling also stressed the difference between policy and administration. Mayor Kirsch thanked the group for its hard work and handling of important issues.
Adjournment Meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:30 pm.