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2007-04 CSCRICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 17, 2007 Richfield Community Center PRESENT CSC Members Gordon Vizecky, Michael Christian, Gary Ness, Catherine Peloquin, Gerald Charnitz, Jim Lunderby, Joe Springer, Sarah Till, Barb Kritzman Planning Com Liaison Rick Jabs Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Mike Eastling, Kristin Asher, Frank White ABSENT CSC Members Rodney Schmidt Council Liaison Fred Wroge Call to Order Vizecky called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Approval of Minutes Peloquin moved, seconded by Kritzman, to approve the minutes of the regular March meeting. Approved, ayes all. Other Items Ness asked if it would ever be considered to mark either of the Arena’s ice sheets for curling. Topitzhofer said that Arena Manager Al Payne is a curler and may consider it; he said that he’d ask Al about it. Discussion Items Stormwater Management Plan Public Works Director Eastling discussed stormwater holding solutions at Richfield Lake as necessitated by the Crosstown expansion. He discussed the plan to create more holding pond area around the outside perimeter of the walking path. Asher said that an open house will be held to discuss the 90-120 trees that will need to be removed (and will also be replaced). Topitzhofer asked if any flood plain could have trees on it; Asher said that the ponds have certain depths that affect water quality issues, etc. Asher said that the trails will be widened to 10 feet. Vizecky asked about the timing of the project. Asher said that the project would be complete by spring; Eastling said that construction would begin in the fall and the trails would be unavailable for much of the winter. Kritzman asked if bicycling should be encouraged; Vizecky said that the usage options could be presented to the public; Eastling said that, although it is being widened to 10 feet, it would not be to bike standards at that width. He said that it might not be a great enough distance for biking. Ness said that it may be offered as a path bike accessible off of and back onto Lyndale Avenue. Asher said that the open house could be prior to the regular 5/15 CSC meeting at Wood Lake. Topitzhofer said that the location can be changed to Wood Lake for the regular CSC meeting. Action Items Broomball Facility Use Pplicy Recreation Programs & Athletics Manager White reviewed the broomball usage policy. He said that open broomball play is not allowed at certain rinks on certain days so as not to drive away hockey players. He said that drop-in play is still allowed at many rinks on those days and reservations can still be made for more organized broomball play. Lunderby said that the policy should be posted right at the rink, rather than in the building. Jabs asked if there are rules that would limit adult drop-in hockey, rather than just regulating broomball. He said that a similar policy might be considered for drop-in hockey groups, too. Peloquin moved, seconded by Ness, to adopt the broomball policy. Approved, ayes all. Tennis Facility Use Policy Recreation Programs & Athletics Manager White said that this is a follow-up to last year’s policy change, which was designed to prevent drop-in groups from tying up the courts for extended periods of time. He said that some groups that aren’t renting the courts can still play frequently and for a significant length of time. He said that soccer is not allowed without a permit and this would be similar without discouraging drop-in tennis for pairs or small groups. Vizecky asked if the particular group tying the courts up last year has been notified of the policy change. Topitzhofer said that the group has been notified. Peloquin asked if there are changing trends with youth athletics and wondered if feedback has been gathered to move with these trends. Topitzhofer said that it would behoove us to involve youth more and bring young members of the community into CSC meetings. Peloquin asked about focus groups and other ways to engage youth. White said that skateboarding and lacrosse are two uses that are increasing. Kritzman moved, seconded by Ness, to approve the tennis facility use policy. Approved, ayes all. Charnitz asked about the price of baseball and softball fields for tournaments and how our fees compare to neighboring cities. White said that we’ve always kept our fees somewhere in the middle of the pack. Park Reports Apple Blossom and Monroe Parks Ness provided the reports. Committee Reports Transportation Commission Kritzman provided the report. City Hall TF Ness and Jabs provided the report. FOWL Kritzman reported that the FOWL Dinner is Friday, April 20. Honoring All Veterans Memorial Topitzhofer provided the report. Planning Commission Springer provided the report. Celebrations Commission Topitzhofer provided the report. Community Human Services Planning Council Till provided the report. Staff Reports Recreation Services Topitzhofer reported on the following: Parks Master Plan: Gearing up for May meeting for City Comprehensive Guide Plan Arts Center: Staff has begun construction on the wall inside the building, new windows, door and plumbing. Construction scheduled to be complete at the end of April. Classes scheduled for summer. Next Meeting Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 pm, Wood Lake Nature Center Adjournment Ness moved, seconded by Kritzman, to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm. April 17, 2007 DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.