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2005-10 CSCOctober 18, 2005 RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION JOINT MEETING w/CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 18, 2005 Richfield Community Center PRESENT CSC Members Gary Ness, Ron Schwartz, Gordon Vizecky, Barb Kritzman, Gloma Hamernick, Michael Christian, Dean Johnson, Rodney Schmidt, Catherine Peloquin Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans Others ABSENT CSC Members Anna Berend Planning Com Liaison Kyle Hartnett Approval of Minutes Ness moved, seconded by Kritzman, to approve the minutes of the regular September meeting. Approved, ayes all. Staff Reports Recreation Services Topitzhofer reported on the following: • Jefferson Park: A neighborhood meeting was held prior to this meeting regarding some kids who are causing trouble at the park. Public Safety and Recreation Services gathered the neighborhood to work out the issues. • Lincoln Athletic Complex: Work has begun on the fields to accommodate girls softball next spring. • Graffiti at Christian Park: Several police reports have been filed and one arrest was made regarding graffiti at the park. Graffiti is still a problem at Garfield and Richfield Lake; staff is looking into surveillance equipment. • Crosswalk and Entrance to Wood Lake: The crosswalk and bike lane are complete and working. Topitzhofer said that the project was completed at no cost to the City. Park Reports Fremont and Jefferson Parks Vizecky reported that Fremont is a small neighborhood park with a playground. He said that lights are hanging in a tree, possibly a vestige from a homemade skating rink that is no longer flooded. He said that the play equipment is in good shape. He reported that Jefferson looked good; the playfeature looked well-maintained with new mulch, etc. Neighbors talked about some questionable activity from neighborhood kids. Action Items Parks Master Plan Revision RFP Topitzhofer said that the consultant hired would assist with the entire input process; he asked if some of the neighborhood park meetings could be combined (the group okayed this by consensus). He said that bike trail planning, particularly the linkage trails to other communities, may be beyond the scope of this plan (might be an issue for the Transportation Committee instead). Ness said that the TC does plan to address trail planning. Topitzhofer asked if the internal trail planning would be part of this or a separate plan; Christian and others said that the internal trail planning would need to tie in to this plan; Kritzman said that the TC and other cities could assist with the linkage trail corridors. Schmidt mentioned that some redevelopment projects will affect a trail plan; Vizecky said that this park plan could address ideas for linking to these areas. Topitzhofer said that the plan revision process will involve a fair amount of meetings with neighbors and a sub-committee of the CSC. Schwartz asked if staff anticipates more work and involvement with neighboring cities and park districts regarding the linking trails if this plan will not address that; Topitzhofer said yes. Schwartz asked if a dog park is a possibility; Topitzhofer said that it will be considered, along with other ideas that have been suggested, but never ruled out (disc golf, archery range, etc). He said that, once the consultant begins meeting with the group, many other ideas are likely to be raised. Schwartz moved, seconded by Christian, to recommend City Council approval to advertise an RFP for parks master plan revision services. Approved, ayes all. Schmidt and Schwartz volunteered to serve on an interview sub-committee. Christian suggested meeting by ward with each respective Councilmember attending. Veterans Memorial Sub-Committee Schmidt and Berend volunteered at the September meeting. Committee Reports Transportation Committee Kritzman said that the areas near 66th St & Portland Ave and 66th St & 17th Ave were discussed. DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC. October 18, 2005 Golf Practice Facility TF Topitzhofer said that the consultant is completing their market feasibility report this week. Family Friendly City TF Vizecky provided the report. FOWL Kritzman provided the report. Planning Commission No report was given. RCHSPC Hamernick provided the report; she said that grant applications have been submitted and are being reviewed. City Hall TF Ness said that all land, including park land, is being considered as a site for a new City Hall. Other Jefferson Park Neighborhood Meeting Peloquin said that Public Safety and the group discussed how neighborhood involvement in the park will be the best deterrent to criminal activity in the park. Next Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 pm, Community Center Adjournment Ness moved, seconded by Christian, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm.