2001-03 CSC
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 13, 2001
Wood Lake Nature Center
Present: Commissioners Chad Sharkey, Rick Jabs, Tim Erlander, , Maureen Scaglia, John Easterwood, Jake Sedlacek, Kari Johnson, Gary Ness, Bob Dietl Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans,
George Atkinson, Frank White, Ray Wroblewski, Randy Hughes Council Liaison Susan Rosenberg School Liaison Jim Sloss Absent: Commissioners Linda Slocum, Allen Yun School Liaison Jim
Sloss
Call to Order The meeting was called to order by CSC Chair Jabs at 7:21 p.m.
Approval of Minutes Easterwood moved, seconded by Sharkey, to approve the minutes of the February 13 regular meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Action Items Bus Shelter Ordinance Revision
Engineering Supervisor Atkinson explained that City staff recommends a revision to the City Code allowing for the replacement of some existing bus benches with enclosed shelters that
would be maintained by a private company. Sharkey referred to Sec. 3, Subd. 4d, noting that it’s contrary to staff’s intent. Atkinson said that the City Attorney would have to review
this section for possible revision. Representatives from US Bench and the shelter company spoke. Jabs advised staff to review the questionable statement in the ordinance text and address
any issues; he suggested tabling the item.
Fairwood/Monroe Shelters Request for Proposal
Topitzhofer introduced the RFP’s for the construction of shelters at Fairwood and Monroe Parks. He said that the specs were written with input from the neighborhood, the CSC and staff
and also reflect some budget limitations. Jabs noted that the two shelters were appropriate for each park and the locations within each park. Sedlacek moved, seconded by Erlander,
to approve the RFP for the construction of shelters at Fairwood and Monroe Parks with the noted revision. Approved, ayes all.
Appointment of FOWL Board Members
Evans said that Vern Luettinger was the only applicant to finish Bernie Mittelsteadt’s incomplete term. Erlander moved, seconded by Sharkey, to appoint Vern Luettinger to the FOWL Board
of Directors.
Discussion Items Roosevelt Concessions
Jabs noted that the City providing funding for concession stand improvements may set a precedent for other athletic groups. Scaglia and Easterwood urged efforts to keep athletics fees
low. Jabs said that in the past, league functions have been run by volunteers and concessions made sufficient funding, but league costs have increased. He suggested making due with
existing facilities or exploring other avenues to save and make money. Topitzhofer clarified that the $15,000 improvements would be made and the question is whether reimbursement from
Little League will be required. Scaglia suggested that the group be held to reimbursements depending on the chosen menu items. Easterwood moved, seconded by Erlander, to table the
question to require Little League, Inc. to enter in to a payback agreement until more information is gathered.
Staff Reports Public Works-Forestry
Operations Coordinator Hughes and City Forester Wroblewski provided the Forestry Report.
Discussion Items (Continued) CIP/CIB Draft Parks and Recreation Plan
Topitzhofer said that, based on the CSC’s three-step prioritization procedure, staff prioritized the parks and recreation capital improvement items. The entire City-wide capital improvement
plan will be discussed by the CSC and the Planning Commission at the March 27 joint meeting.
Committee Reports Skate Park Task Force
Topitzhofer provided the SPTF report and shared the architect’s rendering of the proposed facility.
FOWL
Dietl provided the FOWL report.
Planning Commission
Johnson provided the Planning Commission report.
RCHSPC
Jabs provided the RCHSPC report.
Staff Reports (Continued) Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the following:
Adjournment Erlander moved, seconded by Easterwood, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
March 13, 2001 Minutes