2000-01 CSC
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday, January 11, 2000
Wood Lake Nature Center
Present: Commissioners Arnie Auchstetter, Robert Dietl, John Easterwood, John Enger, Tim Erlander, Rick Jabs, , Maureen Scaglia, Denise Schaefer, Chad Sharkey Staff Jim Topitzhofer,
John Evans, Steve Devich Council Liaison School Liaison Jim Sloss Others Tom Rublein Absent: Commissioners Carol Krohn, Council Liaison Susan Rosenberg School Liaison
Call to Order The meeting was called to order by CSC Chair Jabs at 7:01 pm. No changes were made to the agenda.
Approval of Minutes Sharkey moved, seconded by Auchstetter, to approve the minutes of the November 9 Regular Meeting and the December 21 Special Meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports Enterprise Funds
Administrative Services Director Devich reported that Rich Acres will be vacated on April 1, 2000. 1999 was the second-best season ever. Replacement golf course negotiations had temporarily
shut down because Minneapolis does want to retain control of Fort Snelling. The Mini-Golf Course holes need re-carpeting, the Outdoor Pool will begin preparing for the 2000 season and
there’s lots of activity at the Arena, including the new ice sheet.
Recreation Services – Ballfield Replacement Project
Topitzhofer reported that staff is currently processing the final payment for the ballfield project and will close it out.
Recreation Services – Heredia Park Playfeature Replacement
Topitzhofer reported that a neighborhood meeting is scheduled for January 20 to learn the neighbors’ preferences regarding playfeature replacement.
Recreation Services – Wood Lake Nature Center Grants
Topitzhofer reported that staff would seek a grant from the DNR to enclose a shelter in the new Children’s Forest.
Recreation Services – Trends In Parks and Recreation
Topitzhofer reported on an article in the NRPA’s magazine regarding trends in the field.
Discussion Items Community Center Improvements
Topitzhofer said that the current Community Center will need to be examined by a Task Force to determine the need for remodeling and improvements. Jabs, Easterwood, Sharkey and Scaglia
volunteered to be contacted about this.
Recycling Funds
Topitzhofer said that Hennepin County currently publishes a recycling/waste brochure, so the City wouldn’t need to. A City-wide clean-up has been discouraged, so a use for the recycling
refund has not been found and may continue to just be a credit on the City water bills.
Committee Reports Outdoor Pool Task Force
Task Force Chair Tom Rublein provided the CSC with an update. He discussed data collection and evaluating the public’s preferences for a course of action for the Outdoor Pool. That
process had just begun.
FOWL
Dietl reported on a FOWL Membership Drive coming up on February 6. He said that a date has been set for the FOWL Dinner, April 28, Decathlon Club.
Planning Commission
Auchstetter provided the Planning Commission report.
Other
Councilmember Rosenberg commented on the positive experience of interviewing CSC candidates.
Devich mentioned the Commission Appreciation Dinner on January 27.
Jabs thanked Schaefer for her service to the CSC.
Adjournment Auchstetter moved, seconded by Erlander, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm by consensus.