2009-10 CSCRICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 20, 2009, Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave)
PRESENT CSC Members Gary Ness, Reed Bornholdt, Michele Thompson, Joe Springer, Rodney Schmidt, Greg Mangold, Sarah Till Planning Commission Rick Jabs Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans,
Kristin Asher (Engineering), Robert Hintgen (Utilities) ABSENT CSC Members Arlan Nelson, Mike Christian, Gerry Charnitz Council Liaison Fred Wroge
Call to Order Ness called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
Approval of Minutes Thompson moved, seconded by Bornholdt, to approve the minutes of the regular September meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Discussion Items Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program Annual Meeting
City Engineer Asher and Utilities Superintendent Hintgen presented the annual stormwater informational public meeting. Asher outlined measures taken to educate people about prevention
of stormwater pollution prevention. Jabs if these efforts have been incorporated into the new City Hall project. Asher said that the planners have considered responsible stormwater
management throughout. Topitzhofer asked how Richfield’s stormwater system would be rated on a scale of one to ten. Hintgen said that Richfield has never been on the list of 50 cities
that have a history of poor stormwater management; he’d rate the system at 8.5. Ness asked how the system is holding up after 50 years. Hintgen said that, with every road and redevelopment
project, the stormwater system is usually replaced in that area. Asher talked about capital projects around Richfield related to retention ponds, problem flooding areas, bike and pedestrian
path linkages, etc.
Action Items FOWL Board Appointment
Motion was made and seconded to reappoint Jan Chorzempa and Gordon Hanson to the Friends of Wood Lake Board of Directors. Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the following:
Vets Park Planning: Plans will be discussed with park neighbors, a CSC subcommittee, and staff, to naturalize a portion of the park, remove invasive species, etc. Topitzhofer met with
a resident with environmental management experience who identified the middle portion of the marsh as the most affected by invasive species, overgrowth, etc.
Jefferson Park Planter: A neighbor of Jefferson Park called to inquire about planting native plants around the park sign, maintained by volunteers.
Park Ordinance Updates: Topitzhofer met with the Advisory Board of Health, who were very much in favor of a strong no-tobacco-in-parks ordinance.
Committee Reports Transportation Commission: Ness provided the report (no meeting).
FOWL: Bornholdt provided the report (no meeting).
Honoring All Veterans Memorial: Schmidt provided the report. Pancake breakfast on Sunday, October 18, went well.
City Hall Advisory Taskforce: Jabs provided the report.
Planning Commission: Springer provided the report.
Arts Commission: Thompson provided the report.
Adjournment Bornholdt moved, seconded by Thompson, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 pm.
Next Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7:00 pm
Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Avenue
October 20, 2009
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.