2012-02 CSCFebruary 21, 2012
REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave)
PRESENT
CSC Members Gerry Charnitz, Greg Mangold, Arlan Nelson, Michele Thompson, Dan Edgerton, LuAnn Werner, Terry Heinze
Staff Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Chris Link, Jaeson Morrison
Others
ABSENT
CSC Sarah Till, Bob Shotwell, Reed Bornholdt
Planning Commission Tom Rublein
Council Liaison Fred Wroge
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes
Charnitz called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Topitzhofer indicated that the term “organized recycling” would be changed in
the January minutes to reflect that Richfield has open recycling. Bornholdt moved, seconded by Mangold, to approve the
minutes of the regular January meeting with the noted change. Approved, ayes all.
Introductions
New member Heinze, was introduced. Topitzhofer said that Gepner was appointed to the HRA and would be resigning from the CSC.
Elections/Appointments
Nominations/appointments were made and seconded for the following. Chair: Charnitz, Vice-Chair: Mangold, Transportation Commission
Liaison: Shotwell, Community Bandshell Planning Group: Bornholdt & Edgerton, FOWL Board Liaison: Werner, HAVM Liaison: Nelson,
Mangold, & Bornholdt, Waste Hauling Study Group: Mangold & Werner, Arts Commission Liaison: Thompson. Approved, ayes all.
Action Items
Forestry Selection Plan and Policy Amendment
City Forester Morrison presented the City’s choice of tree species for boulevard and park tree stock. He said that a variety is
selected with disease resistance, size, shape and m aintenance in mind. Moved, seconded, to approve the selection. Approved,
ayes all. Streets Supervisor Link presented a revised tree removal policy that would make specific reference to Emerald Ash
Borer in order to give staff more flexibility to act quickly, apply for grants, etc. Moved, seconded, to recommend Council
approval of the policy revision. Approved, ayes all.
FOWL Board Re-appointment
Motion and second to reappoint Claire Killian to the Friends of Wood Lake Board. Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Topitzhofer provided the report.
Discussion Items
Recreation Capital Improvement Plan
Topitzhofer presented the parks and recreation-related items of the 2013-2017 capital improvement plan, explaining that the
plan is revised and approved each year. He told the group that he could bring the plan back in March for more study. Motion
was made and seconded to recommend Council approval of the parks and recreation portion of the capital improvement plan.
Approved, ayes all.
Roosevelt Park Playfeature Replacement
Topitzhofer said that the capital budget calls for the replacement of the Roosevelt Park play equipment in 2012. He said that a
mailing will go out inviting the neighborhood to a meeting, prior to the March CSC meeting, to talk about their preferences for the
equipment. After that meeting, the CSC can consider a request for proposal based on the neighborhood preferences.
Committee Reports
FOWL Board: Werner provided the report. Waste Hauling Study Group: Mangold provided the report.
Planning Commission: Rublein provided the report. Arts Commission: Thompson provided the report.
Next Meeting/Adjournment
Regular April Meeting
Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 pm, Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave).
Motion and second to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.