2005-03 CSCMarch 28, 2005
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
JOINT MEETING w/PLANNING COMMISSION AND
REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, March 28, 2005
Richfield City Hall
PRESENT
Commissioners Gordon Vizecky, Michael Christian, Ron Schwartz, Barb Kritzman, Anna Berend, Gloma
Hamernick, Catherine Peloquin
Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Tom Foley (Transportation Engineer)
Planning Commission Liaison Kyle Hartnett
Council Liaison Fred Wroge
ABSENT
Commissioners Gary Ness, Linda Slocum, Rodney Schmidt, Dean Johnson
Call to Order
The joint CSC/PC meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm.
2006 CIB/2007-2010 CIP
The group discussed the details of the 2006 capital improvement budget, 2007-2010 capital improvement plan.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned by consensus at 7:40 pm.
Call to Order
The regular CSC meeting was called to order by CSC Chair Vizecky at 7:50 pm.
Approval of Minutes
Christian moved, seconded by Berend, to approve the minutes of the regular January and February meetings. Approved,
ayes all.
Elections & Appointments
Kritzman moved, seconded by Schwartz, to nominate Vizecky as Chair. Approved, ayes all. Kritzman moved, seconded
by Berend, to nominate Christian as Vice Chair. Approved, ayes all.
The following liaisons were appointed by consensus:
GROUP Liaison
Community Human Services Planning Council Hamernick
Planning Commission Peloquin
Transportation Committee Kritzman & Ness
Friends of Wood Lake Board of Directors Kritzman
Ballfield Improvement Task Force Christian
City Hall Task Force Schmidt & Ness
Family Friendly City Task Force Vizecky
Golf Practice Facility Task Force Schwartz
Bicycle Plan Task Force Ness & Christian
Committee Reports
Ballfield Improvement Task Force
No report was given.
Golf Practice Facility Task Force
Topitzhofer reported that the Council approved the contract with the architect, who will assemble a feasibility report.
City Hall Task Force
Wroge said that the group has arrived at a recommendation and Chair Tom Rublein will be giving a report soon.
Transportation Committee
Kritzman provided the report. She reported on preliminary plans for a north-south pedestrian corridor east of France
Avenue that would connect Fairview Southdale Hospital to Southdale and areas farther south. Richfield would have
opportunities to link to this.
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
March 28, 2005
Family Friendly City Task Force
Topitzhofer said that the group has hired a marketing consultant who will be working with the group on strategies to the
group at upcoming meetings.
FOWL
Kritzman said that the FOWL Dinner will be held on April 22 at the Holiday Inn on 34th Avenue and encouraged all to
come.
Planning Commission
No report was given.
RCHSPC
Hamernick provided the report.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the following:
• Wood Lake Nature Center Prairie Project: Housing Developer Kensington Park is giving $60,000 to Wood Lake to
develop native prairie where the dredging spoil is currently piled.
• The Perfect Show: AR&LE presented a variety show starring many of our adaptive program participants.
• Senior Tax Assistance: Vizecky said that accountants at Best Buy are seeking volunteer work and may be able to help.
• Neighborhood Party Pack: Residents will be offered free use of the park buildings, shelters and picnic kits to hold
neighborhood parties this summer.
Other
Wroge asked about the work that will be done by the Bike Trail Plan Task Force. He wondered if dedicated bike trails
would get a great deal of usage in Richfield and commented that, with sidewalks being off-limits to bicyclists, biking is
dangerous on busy streets. Berend and Christian talked about commuter biking and how striped bike lanes make it much
easier.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 7:00 pm, Community Center
Adjournment
Kritzman moved, seconded by Hamernick, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned by consensus at 8:27 pm.