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2014-07 CSCJuly 15, 2014 REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave) PRESENT CSC: Carolyn Engeldinger, Teresa Kruse, Arlan Nelson, Reed Bornholdt, Terry Heinze, Michele Thompson, Dan Edgerton, Celestin Radison, Joannette Cintron de Nunez STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia ABSENT CSC: Tracy Hollenback, Crystal Brakke PLAN COM: Tom Rublein Call to Order/Approval of Minutes/Introductions Bornholdt called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Thompson moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the minutes of the regular May meeting. Approved, ayes all. New member Celestin Radison was introduced to the group. Thompson moved, seconded by Kruse, to approve the agenda for this evening. Approved, ayes all. Staff Reports Recreation Services Topitzhofer reported on the following: Fourth of July: Successful street dance, fireworks, parade. New this year: food trucks. Nelson said that blocking part of Portland Ave. hurt the Richfield Legion business. Urban Wildland: Event coming up August 2. Benefits Wood Lake’s environmental education program. Vets Park Boardwalk: In disrepair. Staff is getting quotes and planning to repair or replace it. Action Items Veterans Park Play Equipment Replacement Proposals Topitzhofer said that this process took a little longer than previous playground replacement process because the project cost is over $100,000 and the City Attorney said that it would require sealed bids. He said that there were State of MN purchasing contracts that enabled us to accept proposals based on a project cost without having to open sealed bids. He said that the proposals were scored by Ann Hoffer, Adaptive Recreation Supervisor, Jim Christensen, Parks Maintenance Worker, and CSC Members Thompson and Kruse. He said that the five proposals were decisively narrowed down to two proposals: Parkitecture and Midwest Playscapes. Nelson asked if the proposals met accessibility requirements for people with disabilities. Topitzhofer said that all of the proposals meet ADA requirements. Engeldinger said that the Midwest Playscapes proposal looks sparse. Topitzhofer said that fall zones are required to space out the play features. Engeldinger asked if there will be any green space lost; Topitzhofer said that neither would take green space. He asked if the choice should be opened up to the public at large. Kruse said that, since we have gathered input twice on Richfield Connect, there has been ample opportunity for the public to comment. Garcia said that she would be in favor of spending more money on equipment for kids rather than adults. Edgerton said that his son likes to run and climb along decks and bridges and this seems to have fewer than some. Topitzhofer said that some preference had been voiced for climbing and active equipment, not just a stationary deck. Edgerton suggested gathering feedback from people who use the park. He said that any further public-input meetings would definitely delay the project at this point. Kruse said that the public has been invited to participate. Nelson said that polling people at the park may not represent people with kids with disabilities who aren’t currently coming to the park. Thompson said that the users of the park will be wider than just a few people who may attend a feedback meeting. Thompson said that her preference was for Midwest Playscapes because of the adult exercise equipment. Engeldinger said that she wonders if we should explore inclusivity, rather than accessibility. Topitzhofer said that it would cost more and require a new RFP process. Thompson moved, seconded by Engeldinger, to close the public-input process and solicit no further feedback. Approved, eight ayes, one no (Edgerton). Thompson moved, seconded by Kruse, to recommend Council award of contract to Midwest Playscapes for the Veterans Park Play Equipment Replacement Project. Approved, ayes all. Topitzhofer asked about color preferences. Cintron de Nunez suggested slightly brigher colors for the Midwest Playscapes equipment than is depicted in the plan. Kruse, Thompson, and Engeldinger said that they prefer more natural colors, like purple and green. The group decided by consensus to go with purple and green coloring. Cancellation of August Meeting Kruse moved, seconded by to cancel the August CSC meeting. Approved, ayes all. Committee Reports Transportation Commission: Edgerton reported that the group met jointly with the Council to discuss 66th Street options. Band Shell Taskforce: Bornholdt reported that the Council approved an additional $75,000 from the capital improvement plan, as well as a contract with an architect to begin design. Friends of Wood Lake: Garcia provided the report. Planning Commission: Engeldinger provided the report. Arts Commission: Thompson provided the report. Next Meeting/Adjournment Regular September Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 7:00 pm, Richfield Community Center (7000 Nicollet Ave). Edgerton moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm. DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.