2005-01 CSCJanuary 18, 2005
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING w/CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 18, 2005, 7:00 pm
Richfield Community Center
PRESENT
Commissioners Barb Kritzman, Gordon Vizecky, Gary Ness, Michael Christian, Gloma Hamernick, Rodney Schmidt, Anna Berend
Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans
Others
ABSENT
Commissioners Linda Slocum, Kevin McVay, , Dean Johnson, Bob Dietl
Council Liaison Fred Wroge
Planning Commission Liaison Kyle Hartnett
Call to Order
Chair Vizecky called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm.
Approval of Minutes
Hamernick moved, seconded by Ness, to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of October 19 and November 16.
Approved, ayes all.
Public Comment
Ness asked what becomes of funds not spent on snow plowing during dry winters. Topitzhofer said that surpluses are either
encumbered for the next year, with approval, or put into reserves in case of emergency. He said that, because of unforseen
circumstances like cuts in Local Government Aid, reserves may be used to alleviate the amount cut from the budget.
Departing Members
McVay (absent) is not reapplying. Dietl has served three full terms and was recognized by Topitzhofer for his nine years of
generous service on the CSC.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the following...
? The YMCA/Tri-City Skate Park received the MRPA Award of Excellence.
? Recreation Services staff are on schedule to implement online registration during 2005.
? The Cedar Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Project will provide some opportunities for park development, particularly the
development of a linear park (possibly including pedestrian trail) that will help serve as a buffer between the airport and
homes.
Discussion Items
Youth Survey Assignments
Topitzhofer said that the survey being done in cooperation with Richfield Community Education would help gather information
from families about their recreational needs. He said that the CSC members would be asked to help gather information at a
few different family events between February 5 and 20, including two youth sports registration days, Winter Family Fun Day,
two of Wood Lake Nature Center’s Sunday Specials, Spanish mass at Assumption Church and a few different dance classes.
Park Inspection Program
Topitzhofer proposed that the CSC adopt a program similar to one in the City of Edina, where the Community Services
Commission members would each be assigned two parks to visit and about which to gather information and talk with
neighbors. Then, each month, a CSC member will report about one of their parks. The group signed up for parks.
Action Items
Appointment of liaisons to Bicycle Plan Task Force
Topitzhofer said that the City will be updating the Richfield Comprehensive Guide Plan by 2007, which includes a section about
bicycle trails. He said that this group will make recommendations during this process. Ness and Christian volunteered to be
the CSC’s liaisons to the group.
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
January 18, 2005
Committee Reports
Ballfield Improvement Task Force
No report
Golf Practice Facility Task Force
Topitzhofer said that the group met on January 17 and have asked an architect to help consider the feasibility of an irons-only
driving range in Vets Park.
Transportation Committee
Kritzman provided the report.
FOWL
Dietl reported that the FOWL Dinner will be held on April 22 at the Holiday Inn on 34th Avenue in Bloomington. He said that
February is FOWL membership drive month, ending with a live animal show on March 6 that is free to FOWL members.
Planning Commission
No report was given.
RCHSPC
Hamernick said that the group had continued to allocate the City’s $93,000 to different human services groups.
Other
Schmidt asked how the skate park is doing. Topitzhofer said that they’ve met revenue budgets, have not had major injuries
and the neighbors have been happy with the facility.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, February 15, 7:00 pm, Community Center
Adjournment
Dietl moved, seconded by Ness, to adjourn the meeting. Adjourned at 7:44 pm.