2003-10 CSCOctober 21, 2003
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
Wood Lake Nature Center
Present: Commissioners Rick Jabs, Gary Ness, Rodney Schmidt, Barb Kritzman, Bob Dietl, Chad Sharkey
Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Kristin Abel
Absent: Commissioners Gloma Hamernick, Gordon Vizecky, Linda Slocum
Council Liaison John Enger
Planning Commission Liaison Mark Tolvstad
Prior to the meeting, Topitzhofer led a tour of the newly-remodeled Richfield Community Center.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by CSC Chair Jabs at 7:18 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Sharkey moved, seconded by Kritzman, to approve the minutes of the September 16 regular meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Program Spotlight
Teen Programs
Abel reported on Richfield Teen Programs, including Rockfield, teen night at the Outdoor Pool, & The Spot. Jabs mentioned
the community-service hours that RHS seniors need to fulfill; he suggested advertising in the school newspaper. Sharkey
suggested lowering admission to The Spot from $2 to $1. Jabs praised the program, saying that it meets a real need, &
encouraged its expansion.
Adaptive & Inclusion Services
Abel provided a report on Richfield Adaptive & Inclusion Services. The group praised Abel’s efforts.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the following:
COMMUNITY CENTER REMODELING
Remodeling is complete. The Community Center Open House will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2:00-4:00 pm.
TRI-CITY/YMCA SKATE PARK
A grand opening was held on October 1 & the facility has been very well-attended.
Discussion Items
Park Naming Policy
The CSC reviewed a park-naming policy written by the National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA). Jabs said that he,
Slocum & Topitzhofer suggested different options for renaming the Roosevelt Fields after Del Meyer. By consensus, the
group agreed with naming the tournament after Meyer & installing a plaque of recognition (Sharkey said that renaming the
tournament is up to Richfield Baseball, Inc.). Schmidt suggested leaving the option open to renaming amenities in the event
of large donations). Jabs said that letting a large donation dictate the naming of a park amenity could be seen as in conflict
with the pristine nature of a public park; having RBI name the tournament after him would be a great honor. Ness agreed,
saying that it would emphasize monetary donations over individual donations of time & energy. The group suggested plaques
of recognition for cash donations. The group agreed, by consensus, to not name No Name Park.
Committee Reports
Ballfield Improvement Task Force
Jabs reported that the group assembled criteria for design standards. At the next meeting, the associations will assess &
evaluate needs.
FOWL
No report was given (FOWL is between events).
Planning Commission
No report was given.
RCHSPC
No report was given.
Other
Jabs said that he has applied for the Metropolitan Parks & Open Space Commission.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 pm, Wood Lake Nature Center
Adjournment
Sharkey moved, seconded by Kritzman, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.