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2004-02 CSCFebruary 17, 2004 RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 17, 2004 Richfield Community Center Present: Commissioners Barb Kritzman, Gordon Vizecky, Gary Ness, Gloma Hamernick, Linda Slocum, Rodney Schmidt, Anna Berend, Michael Christian, Dean Johnson, Kevin McVay Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Scott Ramsay Others Absent: Commissioners Bob Dietl Council Liaison John Enger Planning Commission Liaison Mark Tolvstad Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Acting CSC Chair Jabs at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Minutes Ness moved, seconded by Hamernick, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20. Approved, ayes all. Items Not On Agenda Ness asked about the cost of producing the Summer Playground Program. Jim said that it costs $27,000, but a portion of that was retained in the operating budget. In addition to the Houlihan’s benefit and the Peterson Family Concert, Hub Chiropractic has volunteered to donate a portion of their proceeds to the program. New Members Berend, Christian, Johnson and McVay were introduced to the group. Appointment of Officials & Liaisons Kritzman moved, seconded by Slocum, to elect Vizecky as the Chair. Schmidt moved, seconded by Kritzman, to elect Schmidt as the Vice Chair. By consensus, the following liaisons were named… Slocum was named Planning Commission Liaison. Hamernick was named CHSPC Liaison. Ness was named Transportation Committee Liaison (Kritzman is an official member). Kritzman was named FOWL Board Liaison. Christian was named Ballfield Improvement Task Force Liaison. Ness was named alternate to the City Hall Task Force (Schmidt is liaison). Program Spotlight Wood Lake Nature Center Ramsay provided a summary of Wood Lake Nature Center programs, classes and facilities. Staff Reports Recreation Services Topitzhofer reported on the following: · Benefits for the Summer Playground Program: Peterson Family Benefit Concert, Houlihan’s and Hub Chiropractic. · 2004 City Council and Recreation Services Department Goals · Discussion Items Capital Improvement Plan: 2005-2010 Topitzhofer explained the Recreation Services items in the City’s capital improvement plan. Schmidt asked about the price difference between adopted and revised related to the Arena beams. Topitzhofer said that the quotes came in higher than previously estimated. Ness asked about the total amount returning to $500,000 in 2005. Topitzhofer said that, in the year with less than the full $500,000, some of the funds will be used for City Hall improvements. Then, the full $500,000 will be restored in the next year. Ness asked if the repairs designated for Wood Lake are sufficient for proper operation. Topitzhofer DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC. February 17, 2004 said that this would bring Wood Lake up-to-date. Schmidt asked where funding would come from for construction of a driving range. Topitzhofer said that the funding source would likely be outside of liquor revenue (perhaps from debt service bonds, special referendum or elsewhere). Hamernick asked if finding space would be challenging. Topitzhofer confirmed that it will be, but the process will be an enjoyable challenge for a task force of residents to consider. McVay asked how the special facilities operate financially. Topitzhofer explained that these are enterprise funds and their revenue, combined with a previous fund balance, help the special facilities break even. Ness asked if privatization of those facilities has been considered. Topitzhofer said that some privatization has been explored, but our existing operating budgets are quite lean and efficient already. McVay asked if funds can be saved and carried into subsequent years. Topitzhofer said that this can be done and sometimes is necessary, but it’s typically adventageous to the park system to use those funds as they become available. Vizecky asked about the effective date of the franchise fees. Topitzhofer said that they’ll be fully available next year, enabling the park and recreation-related $500,000 to be restored. Ness moved to approve the plan to the Planning Commission and recommend approval to the City Council, seconded by Schmidt. Approved, ayes all. Committee Reports Ballfield Improvement Task Force Topitzhofer provided the report. Transportation Committee Kritzman provided the report. She said that mailings are going out to homes east of I-35W regarding discussions. Decisions are still being made regarding how far west to encroach on the frontage road and/or park. FOWL No report was given. Planning Commission No report was given. RCHSPC Slocum provided the report. Community Development Block Grants were allocated. Next Meeting Joint Meeting with Planning Commission Monday, March 22, 6:00 pm Richfield City Hall Adjournment Kritzman moved, seconded by Ness, to adjourn. Ayes, all.