2002-01 CSC
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Wood Lake Nature Center
Present: Commissioners Chad Sharkey, Rick Jabs, Tim Erlander, Gary Ness, Kari Johnson, Maureen Scaglia Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans Council Liaison Others Absent: Commissioners John
Easterwood, Jake Sedlacek, Linda Slocum Council Liaison Susan Rosenberg
Call to Order The meeting was called to order by CSC Chair Jabs at 7:04 p.m.
Approval of Minutes Erlander moved, seconded by Sharkey, to approve the minutes of the November 13 regular meeting. Erlander moved, seconded by Ness, to approve the minutes of the
November 29 special meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Items Not On The Agenda
Action Items Transitory Ordinance Approving Outdoor Pool Project
Topitzhofer said that this ordinance is required by City Charter for a project estimated at $500,000 or greater (or for planning costs greater than $65,000). First reading was on January
8, second reading will be February 12. He pointed out changes since the last CSC meeting: Phase One would include the main pool repairs and the construction of the adventure pool. Phase
Two would be the bathhouse construction. He said that a realistic option would be to advance the capital improvement funding for Phase Two and do both phases at once. Ness asked about
the effect on future capital improvement projects of borrowing against future funds. Topitzhofer said that because the pool phases were written into the capital improvement plan for
the next two years already, advancing these funds would have no negative effect on other projects (few other projects were planned anyway). Jabs asked about spreading out the borrowed
funds over the next several years to leave funds available for other potential improvements. Jabs inquired about Nelson French’s fundraising efforts. Topitzhofer said that French will
approach potential donors, including the Richfield Bank. Jabs asked how the upcoming budget problems will affect this project. Topitzhofer said that this is funded with capital improvement
money, which is different from the operating budget. Sharkey moved, seconded by Dietl, to recommend approval of the transitory ordinance approving Phase One and Two of the Outdoor Pool
Renovation Project. Approved, six ayes, one no.
Discussion Items Capital Improvement Process
Topitzhofer reviewed the project prioritization process of last year. He asked about this year’s plan. Sharkey said that he prefers for staff to suggest a plan and have the CSC review
it (rather than have the CSC totally assemble the plan). This process will begin at the February meeting.
Committee Reports Skate Park Task Force
Topitzhofer said that the joint powers agreement will go to the Council on February 12. With the approval of that agreement, the project will be green-lighted. Topitzhofer said that
the fundraising for the project is underway with a $10,000 donation from the American Legion and a $1,000 donation from the VFW. He reported on a meeting that was held with Richfield
residents who live near the YMCA; a screen of trees will be planted to buffer the noise and activity.
Richfield Visions 2020
Jabs provided the Visions report.
FOWL
Dietl reported that the FOWL budget was approved. 500 people attended the Candlelight and Ice event.
Planning Commission
No PC report was given.
RCHSPC
Jabs provided the RCHSPC report.
Staff Reports Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the Community Center Remodeling. He said that Jeff Ortel has been selected as the architect for the project; the contract will be brought to the Council on January
22. Ortel had the best value and fit.
Adjournment Erlander moved, seconded by Ness, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
January 15, 2002 Minutes