2004-11 CSCNovember 16, 2004
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING w/CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 16, 2004, 7:00 pm
Richfield Community Center
PRESENT
Commissioners Barb Kritzman, Gordon Vizecky, Gary Ness, , Michael Christian
Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Cheryl Dragotis
Planning Commission Liaison Kyle Hartnett
Others
ABSENT
Commissioners Gloma Hamernick, Linda Slocum, Kevin McVay, Rodney Schmidt, Anna Berend, Dean Johnson, Bob Dietl
Council Liaison John Enger
Call to Order
Chair Vizecky called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.
Public Comment
Ness inquired about selling pull tabs in Richfield at private establishments. Kritzman and others said that it is allowed, with
certain guidelines (auditing requirements, staffed booth, charitable cause). Topitzhofer said that Rick Jabs arranged for the
sale of pull tabs to benefit youth athletics and would know some of the provisions.
Approval of Minutes
Due to the lack of a quorum, the approval of minutes was postponed to the next meeting.
Program Spotlight
Senior Programs
Older Adult Recreation Supervisor Dragotis reported on Richfield’s Older Adult programs and special events:
? The Community Center Boutique raised $2,000 for the Center
? The Richfield Community Center Flu Shot Clinic served 215 people this year.
? Richfield Congregate Dining, which serves about 50 people every day, served 75-100 for some special events this fall.
She showed a video, produced by the Vital Aging Network, about the options Richfield provides to senior residents.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
? Topitzhofer summarized the Community Council Summit that several CSC members attended on October 19.
? He proposed the idea of assigning CSC members to visit different parks, take pictures, visit neighbors and gather thoughts
from neighbors and bring the report back to the CSC. CSC members were in favor of the idea; Topitzhofer said he’d bring a
report in January.
? He shared an article with the group about ensuring that the parks are accessible to all ethnic groups. It summarizes needs
that tend to be those of the general public, with the exception of more picnic tables for extended family gatherings.
Committee Reports
Ballfield Improvement Task Force
Topitzhofer said that the task force will be meeting again to further study the feasibility of a four-field complex.
Golf Practice Facility Task Force
Topitzhofer reported that the group toured a year-round facility in Chaska and met November 15. He said that the group will be
touring some irons-only driving ranges.
City Hall Task Force
Ness said that the group has toured Edina and Bloomington City Halls. The group will be touring Lakeville and Roseville.
Transportation Committee
Kritzman said that the stop-sign policy was tabled. She said that 66th and Portland Ave. will be studied.
FOWL
Topitzhofer reported that Wood Lake received their latest Best Buy Technology grant.
Planning Commission
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
November 16, 2004
Hartnett provided the report.
RCHSPC
No report was given.
Other
Cancel December Meeting
The group agreed by consensus to cancel the December meeting.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 7:00 pm, Community Center
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:57 pm.