2000-09 CSC
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday, September 19, 2000
Wood Lake Nature Center
Present: Commissioners Arnie Auchstetter, Chad Sharkey, Rick Jabs, John Enger, Maureen Scaglia, , Bob Dietl, Staff John Evans, Jim Topitzhofer, Frank White, MaryKaye Champa, Kristin
Abel Council Liaison Susan Rosenberg School Liaison Others Absent: Commissioners Allen Yun, Jake Sedlacek, Linda Slocum, Tim Erlander, John Easterwood Council Liaison School
Liaison Jim Sloss
Call to Order The meeting was called to order by CSC Chair Jabs at 7:13 p.m.
Approval of Minutes/Agenda Revisions Auchstetter moved, seconded by Scaglia, to approve the minutes of the August 8 regular meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Jabs called for revisions to current agenda. No changes.
Staff Reports Enterprise Funds
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reported the following:
The Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield Ice Arena and Adventure Gardens Mini-Golf have been moved from Administrative Services to the Recreation Services Department.
Al Payne has conducted surveys of seasonal and daily Pool visitors.
A compressor problem at the Ice Arena will require attention.
Recreation Services
Recreation Services Director Topitzhofer reported that Cattail Days was very successful; attendance was stronger than last year.
Recreation Supervisor Champa reported the following:
The Summer Playground Program was very successful. Staff has been very strong, but wages may have to be revisited in order to retain staff. Some improvements will need to be made,
but the program continues to be a well-attended, high-quality program.
Adaptive Recreation Supervisor Abel reported on the Inclusion Services offered through the Summer Playground Program (six children used the services). She also talked about the YouthNet
scholarship program.
Jabs congratulated the staff for their good work. He suggested a buddy program, working through block captains and continuing to partner with the schools and organized youth sports.
Action Items Cell-Signal Antenna Construction in Madison Park
Topitzhofer reported that a neighborhood meeting was held immediately prior to this meeting. Sixteen residents attended; the majority was in favor of the antenna if it was located by
the freeway, not at the existing light pole site. A Qwest representative said that trees and plantings usually surround the base of these structures. CSC members addressed safety concerns.
Jabs said that he noted a more mixed reaction from the group and urged the CSC to be mindful of residents’ concerns.
Auchstetter moved, seconded by Scaglia, to recommend approval of the construction of the cell-signal antenna at the north end of the park with vegetative screening. Approved, ayes all.
Jabs urged that the CSC action should include further involvement of the neighborhood to establish a comfort level. Topitzhofer said that the approval process will include a public
hearing with the Planning Commission; Jabs insisted that a separate additional meeting with the neighborhood be held.
Discussion Items Outdoor Skating Rinks
Recreation Programs/Athletics Manager White outlined the plan to reduce the number of skating sites from seven to six and alter the open hours to reflect the times of heaviest rink use.
White also mentioned the Passport program, which will soon be heavily promoted.
Fairwood Skating Rink Survey
Jabs reviewed the survey that will be taken to the neighbors of Fairwood Park and asked the CSC for help in gathering the data; the results will be presented in October.
Augsburg Horseshoe Pit Fence
Topitzhofer said that staff wishes to remove the horseshoe pit fence, fence it with wood barriers and enhance the facility and introduce horseshoe leagues. Enger suggested reconstructing
the fence and making the stakes non-removable. Topitzhofer proposed trying it without a fence at first and rebuilding one, if necessary.
Richfield 2020 Visioning Process
Jabs outlined the 2020 Visioning Process and encouraged CSC members to participate.
Committee Reports Skate Park Task Force
Topitzhofer reported that the group has progressed to a concept plan (the first phase will be an indoor skateboard/inline skate facility), which will be included in a state grant application
($100,000 grant).
Outdoor Pool Task Force
Topitzhofer said that a meeting will be held tomorrow.
Community Center Sub-Committee
Jabs reported that at a meeting was held and the group will present a plan.
FOWL
Dietl said that the FOWL Ball Golf Klassic, held on September 16, was a success.
Planning Commission
PC meeting cancelled; no report was given.
Adjournment Sharkey moved, seconded by Auchstetter, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. by consensus.
September 19, 2000 Minutes