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2011-02 CSCFebruary 15, 2011 REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 15, 2011, Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave) PRESENT CSC Members Dan Edgerton, Greg Mangold, Gerry Charnitz, Sarah Till, Reed Bornholdt, Joe Springer, Bob Shotwell, Michele Thompson, Arlan Nelson, LuAnn Werner, Dave Gepner Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Jason Eisold ABSENT Planning Commission Rick Jabs Council Liaison Fred Wroge Call to Order/Approval of Minutes Charnitz called the regular CSC meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Thompson moved, seconded by Werner, to approve the minutes of the regular January meeting. Approved, ayes all. Introductions New members were welcomed and members and staff introduced themselves. Elections/Appointments Nelson nominated Charnitz, seconded by Shotwell. Approved, ayes all. Charnitz nominated Till for Vice Chair. Approved, ayes all. Other appointments were as follows: Transportation Commission: Shotwell, Bike Planning Group: Gepner, Community Bandshell Planning Group: Bornholdt & Edgerton, FOWL Board: Werner (alternate: Gepner), HAVM, Inc: Nelson, Mangold, & Bornholdt, Planning Commission: Springer & Shotwell, Arts Commission: Thompson & Till, Waste Hauling Study Group: Mangold & Werner. All appointments approved, ayes all. Staff Reports Mini Golf Update Topitzhofer told the group that the operation of the mini golf course would be outsourced to a private company, who will also rent bikes (and City staff plans to make improvements to trails at Vets Park). The City will earn a percentage of the revenue. He said that the group has worked with the Minneapolis Park Board and has a good marketing presence in South Minneapolis. Charnitz told new members that it had been discussed to move mini golf over by the pool to consolidate staff. Tier-One Skate Park Topitzhofer said that the selection committee reviewed the four proposals and favored one design from a company called Hardcore Design. He said that the group will meet with Hardcore to see if the design can be altered slightly to better incorporate it into the landscape of the park. Gepner asked if there was controversy with the Council; Topitzhofer said that the Council delayed the project when it was first brought forward two years ago because the operating budget was going through deep cuts and they felt that the project was not appropriate in such a budget climate. Action Items Athletic Facility Reservation Policy Topitzhofer introduced Eisold, who manages athletic facility usage. Eisold said that the policy has been revised to provide clearer information to potential users of the fields and function as a working document for issuing permits. He reviewed the user classifications (resident, non- resident, etc) and the associated fees. He reviewed some new procedures, like having permits clearly posted at facilities, switching from a per- game rate to a per-hour rate, etc. He said that fees were based on past rates, as well as the rates and structures of surrounding communities. Charnitz asked about pickup game policies; he said that pickup games will hopefully not be discouraged. Eisold said that pickup sports will not be deterred and it will be clearly stated that organized athletic events require a permit. Eisold said that the next step would be to consider recommendation of approval to the City Council. Gepner asked if fee revenue exceeds expenses. Topitzhofer said that it covers administrative fees, but not maintenance fees. Gepner asked if people who work in Richfield would be considered for the resident rate. Topitzhofer said that it could be considered; he said that team rosters are used to verify 75% residency. Charnitz said that the roster could be defined as residency if it consists of 75% players who live or work in Richfield. Gepner agreed that it may instill pride in Richfield for employees. Eisold asked if a team sponsored by a Richfield business should get the residency rate; Charnitz said that the business would have to pull the permit. Mangold agreed. Thompson moved to recommend Council approval of the Athletic Fee and Field Usage Policy with the revision that residency be defined in the fee schedule as living or working in Richfield, seconded by Edgerton. Approved, ayes all. Committee Reports Transportation Commission: Shotwell provided the report. Bike Planning Group: Gepner provided the report. FOWL: Bornholdt provided the report. Honoring All Veterans Memorial: Schmidt provided the report. Planning Commission: Springer provided the report. Arts Commission: Thompson provided the report. Waste Hauling Study Group: Mangold provided the report. He talked about new member, Jeff Bender, and his new grassroots organization, Richfield Green. He said that his hope is to talk with the CSC more about the idea of organized hauling and express an opinion about their interest in adopting such a policy. Charnitz said that he’d be interested in seeing pros and cons, various fees, etc. Thompson said that, although many residents may not like the lack of choice, she likes the idea of leveraging lower fees. Shotwell suggested that the CSC vote on a recommendation at the March or April meeting. Mangold said that the CSC would be considering a resolution of intent to pass on to the Council; if they approve it, a 180-day discussion period would be set into motion before further decision could be made on the change. Gepner said that data on the effect on the increased longevity of the life of our roads would be useful to make a decision. Werner said that a survey of other cities who have considered organized hauling would be useful. Charnitz asked if the parks garbage pickup could be an added service to a single contractor. Shotwell said that he predicted that it will be a controversial issue and will occupy much of the commission’s time. DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC. February 15, 2011 Next Meeting/Adjournment Regular March Meeting Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 pm, Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave) Springer moved, seconded by Gepner , to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:57 pm.