2004-01 CSCJanuary 20, 2004
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
Richfield Community Center
Present: Commissioners Rick Jabs, Barb Kritzman, Bob Dietl, Chad Sharkey, Gordon Vizecky, Gary Ness,
Gloma Hamernick, Linda Slocum, Rodney Schmidt
Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Kristin Abel, Frank White, Tom Foley
Council Liaison John Enger
Others Susie Miller (City of Edina), Nancy Hanslik (WSB), Mayor Martin Kirsch
Absent: Commissioners
Planning Commission Liaison Mark Tolvstad
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by CSC Chair Jabs at 7:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Sharkey moved, seconded by Vizecky, to approve the minutes of the November 18 regular meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Program Spotlight
Latino Sports Leagues
Recreation Programs/Athletics Manager White reported on some of the new adult sports leagues and other marketing efforts
aimed at the local Latino population. Through these leagues, he said, staff will reach out to Latino youth, as well.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
MRPA AWARD
Adaptive Recreation Supervisor Abel accepted an award from the Minnesota Recreation & Parks Association (MRPA) for the
Totally Talents & Tunes program.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
Topitzhofer reported that, again this year, there are no funds allocated for the Playground Program in the general fund.
However, he said, staff has been creative about finding funding. Houlihan’s Bar & Grill will offer ten percent of its profits to the
Playground Program for all purchases made on three days in January. Also, staff is planning to present a Peterson Family
Reunion concert as a fundraiser. Finally, the City will contract to Martin Luther Manor for the transportation to and from the
Community Center. Money saved by making this change will be re-allocated to the Playground Program.
Discussion Items
76th Street Ramp Study
Transportation Engineer Foley presented six alternatives for a new ramp over I-35W at 76th Street. He said that the
Transportation Committee has not expressed a preference for any of the alternatives…the impact of the different alternatives
would vary in degree and nature. Jabs asked if the state and federal parties would have to approve the recommended
alternative. Foley said that they would.
Concerns raised by the group
· Impact on Donaldson Park?
· Preservation of regional bike trail linkage on bridge
· Nobody opposed a move to the west.
· Source of funding?
· 73rd Street walking bridge?
· Cul-de-sac location?
· Get rid of Humboldt Avenue or make narrow one-way.
Ken Meter, whose house may be impacted, wanted to stress the importance of preserving homes in the northeast corner of
the intersection.
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
January 20, 2004
Action Items
City Hall Task Force
Rodney Schmidt was appointed liaison to this new group and Gary Ness was appointed alternate. The group will examine
City Hall and discuss options for improvements.
Committee Reports
Ballfield Improvement Task Force
Jabs reported on discussions of a five-year plan regarding participant numbers, facility needs and relocation of girls softball to
Lincoln Field.
FOWL
Dietl mentioned the wild animal show in February, which is a membership drive.
Planning Commission
No report was given.
RCHSPC
Slocum provided the report.
Other
Mayor Kirsch presented Jabs and Sharkey with certificates of appreciation for their work on the CSC.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 7:00 pm, Community Center
Adjournment
Kritzman moved, seconded by Dietl, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.