2015-08 CSCAugust 18, 2015
REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
PRESENT CSC: Art Felgate, Michele Thompson, Crystal Brakke, Reed Bornholdt
STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans, Kristin Asher COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia
ABSENT CSC: Tracy Hollenback, Joannette Cintron de Nunez, Carolyn Engeldinger, Teresa Kruse, Seth Rima, Dan Edgerton
PLAN COM: Rick Jabs
Call to Order
Bornholdt called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Topitzhofer reported that Edgerton submitted his resignation.
Discussion Items
66th Street Drainage Issues/Impact to Monroe Park
Acting Public Works Director Asher said that a low-elevation area in the vicinity of 66th Street and Newton Avenue is under-served for
stormwater drainage. She said that, in coordination with the 66th Street redevelopment in 2016, new storm drain lines could be
installed to alleviate flooding in this area. She said that the new line would run through Monroe Park, but not affect the ballfield,
basketball court, volleyball court or shelter there. She said that Monroe would also be lowered four feet to create a dry pond, an area
that is mostly drained and dry, but would hold stormwater in the event of a very big storm and would drain into Wood Lake. She said
that a similar dry pond will be built on 66th and Newton on a double lot that was acquired for the 66th Street project. Felgate asked
about making Monroe into a natural wetland area. Asher said that it would be more effective as a stormwater ponding area if it was
drained and dry most of the time. Topitzhofer said that it may present an opportunity to properly grade and drain the area for some
informal soccer use. Asher and Topitzhofer said that a neighborhood meeting will be held in September, possibly on the same night as
the September CSC meeting. Brakke suggested that the entire affected area be included in the communications, not just the perimeter
of the park. Asher said that the $4.5 million project cost will be funded by some County money, but mostly bond sales that will be paid
with utility fees.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the following:
New City logo: A new logo was introduced in the past week.
Urban Wildland: 1,200 runners; great weather. Met the revenue budget.
Outdoor Pool: Hot weather is great for business. Sold a lot of passes through Living Social deal.
Bandshell bids: Opened today. All bids exceeded the budget considerably. May have to rebid, but Council may choose not to spend
more. Friends of the Bandshell fundraising organization formed; may be able to raise more funds through naming rights and
fundraising events.
Committee Reports
Transportation Commission: Felgate provided the reported. Preparing for 66th Street project.
Friends of Wood Lake: Brakke provided the report. July/August meetings cancelled.
Planning Commission: Garcia provided the report.
Arts Commission: Thompson reported that David Butler spoke about the potential for the AC to help program a new band shell.
Group is losing members.
Next Meeting/Other/Adjournment
Regular September Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 pm
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave).
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned by consensus at 8:23 pm.
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.