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2007-12 CSCRICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Richfield Community Center PRESENT CSC Members Gordon Vizecky, Gary Ness, Jim Lunderby, Barb Kritzman, Gerry Charnitz, Joe Springer, Rodney Schmidt, Michael Christian, Sarah Till Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Frank White, Kristin Asher, Melissa Poehlman Planning Commission Rick Jabs, Others Jack Ganz (HR Green), Joe Hoover (resident) ABSENT CSC Members Catherine Peloquin Council Liaison Fred Wroge Call to Order Vizecky called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Approval of Minutes Kritzman moved, seconded by Schmidt, to approve the minutes of the regular October and November meetings. Approved, ayes all. Discussion Items Presentation of Draft 75th/76th Streetscape Schematic Design Joe Ganz and another representative from HR Green presented the 75th/76th Street analysis and streetscape design. Discussion Items 75th and 76th Street Concept Plan Asher said that plans are in the works to take advantage of a new sanitary sewer line running across the City. The reps from HR Green, a planning consultant, presented the group with some ideas for trail and green-space options for the corridor. Resident Joe Hoover expressed concern about the stretches of proposed off-street bike lanes. Ganz said that providing on-street lanes on 75th Street would not address traffic-calming issue and would reduce green space. Jabs said that this plan is a compromise, a great solution for a community without a lot of extra green space, and a cost-effective way to provide a linkage to a regional trail and a section of bike trail for local residents, as well. Christian said that the narrower stretches of 75th Street may make on-street biking more risky and unaccommodating for bikers. Asher said that certain sections of the corridor have a narrower right-of-way; also, traffic-volume studies showed low enough volume to justify the narrower paved areas. She said that Three Rivers will own and maintain the sections of regional trail. Lunderby and White said that the stretch of 75th Street between Humboldt and Oliver Avenues is used heavily for parking in the summer when the park is used the most. Hoover asked about the possibility of making 75th Street a one way, as Minneapolis does in many areas. Asher said that staff hopes to proceed with a final draft for Council consideration in January. Topitzhofer suggested that staff note the narrower sections of 75th Street and proceed with that feedback. Christian moved to accept the plan with further consideration given to narrower sections of 75th Street. Seconded by Springer. Approved, ayes all. Staff Reports Recreation Services Topitzhofer reported on the following: Brandon Klement, new Ice Arena Manager, started this past week. A resident, Roger Schmidt, wants to lead a group to design a proposal for a type one skateboard facility. [CSC members expressed interest in gathering more information about community interest.] Action Items Athletic Facility Use and Charge Policy White said that he followed the CSC’s recommendations to include consequences for late submittals of background check forms for youth sports organizations and a late submittal of game schedules. White also presented the updated facility use charges. Ness moved, seconded by Christian, to approve the athletic facility use and charge policy. Approved, ayes all. Facility and Amenity Dedication Policy Charnitz followed the CSC’s recommendation to make the definition of immoral behavior less specific and added revocation language. Schmidt moved, seconded by Lunderby, to approve the facility and amenity dedication policy. Approved, ayes all. Committee Reports The following reports were given: Transportation Commission (Kritzman) City Hall Task Force (Ness/Jabs) FOWL (Kritzman) Honoring All Veterans Memorial (Schmidt) Planning Commission (Springer) Celebrations Commission (Topitzhofer) Community Human Services Planning Council (Till) Next Meeting Tuesday, January 15, 7:00 pm, Richfield Community Center Adjournment Kritzman moved, seconded by Springer, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:04 pm. December 18, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.