2015-04 CSCREGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
PRESENT CSC: Reed Bornholdt, Teresa Kruse, Carolyn Engeldinger, Art Felgate, Michele Thompson, Joannette Cintron de Nunez STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia
PLAN COM: Rick Jabs ABSENT CSC: Tracy Hollenback, Dan Edgerton, Crystal Brakke
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes & Agenda Bornholdt called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Kruse moved, seconded by Felgate, to approve the minutes of the regular March meeting (3/17/15)
with noted corrections to roll call. Approved, ayes all. Motion was made and seconded to approve this evening’s agenda (4/21/15). Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the following:
Wood Lake Conservation Partners Legacy Grant: $44,000 received to help control invasive plant species.
Egg Scramble: Held March 28 at Veterans Park. Filled to capacity.
Friends of Wood Lake Dinner: Friday, April 24, MN Valley Country Club
Action Items Garfield Park Play Equipment Proposal Selection
Topitzhofer presented the two proposals that were selected as the two highest-scoring of the five submissions by the selection committee, a group consisting of two CSC members, a neighborhood
resident, a parks maintenance staff person, and Richfield’s adaptive recreation supervisor. He said that the two top proposals were posted on Richfield Connect and received a few opinions.
He said that the proposal from Midwest Playscapes received the highest score and was unanimously favored by those who shared their opinions on Richfield Connect. He said that the Midwest
Playscapes proposal met the most criteria of the neighborhood preferences and the RFP. He said that the winning proposal also looked to be a greater value because of a third standalone
play station and an extra tire swing. Felgate asked if there is still room in the budget for a hedge. Topitzhofer said that there is room in the budget for a hedge and a gate in the
fence between the park and the apartment. Felgate asked about the colors; Topitzhofer noted that the neighborhood was favoring light colors. Topitzhofer said that the selection committee
is recommending the Midwest Playscapes proposal and the CSC can make that recommendation to the Council in time to award the contract at the April 27 meeting, which will leave plenty
of time for installation completion early in the season. Kruse moved, seconded by Engeldinger, to recommend Council approval of a contract with Midwest Playscapes for the Garfield Park
play equipment replacement. Approved, ayes all.
Discussion Items Organized Garbage Collection
Topitzhofer said that the City of Bloomington is proceeding with their plans to investigate an organized hauling program. He said that they have received a proposal from their seven
licensed trash haulers to divide the City into territories; staff is currently reviewing the proposal. He said that a joint work session with the CSC and the City Council has been scheduled
for Tuesday, June 9, 5:45 pm, to discuss direction on organized garbage hauling. Kruse asked how the territory-based proposal would lower the price of garbage hauling for residents.
Topitzhofer said that the invitation to submit proposals is the first step, as defined by the State, of the process of organizing hauling. Garcia and Kruse mentioned that a curbside
garbage pickup like Bloomington’s service may be a good service to work into any organized-hauling plans. Engeldinger said that it would assist with keeping properties clean.
Committee Reports Transportation Commission: Felgate provided the report. He said that he may make a presentation to the group regarding the “smart city” concept, using technology
to streamline services and communications.
Band Shell Taskforce: Topitzhofer reported that the group will work with contractors, engineers, and architects to bring down the project cost. He said that the plans will be submitted
to the Planning Commission for a public hearing on May 27.
Friends of Wood Lake: Topitzhofer mentioned the FOWL Dinner on 4/24.
Planning Commission: Engeldinger provided the report.
Arts Commission: Thompson provided the report, mentioning the monthly Art Center open houses at the Farmers Market. Topitzhofer mentioned a statue by a sculptor from Heredia to be installed
in Heredia Park.
Next Meeting/Adjournment Bornholdt said that a presentation called Where the Heck Is Downtown Richfield will be held on Saturday, 4/25, at the Richfield History Center.
Regular May Meeting: Tuesday, May 19, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave).
Adjournment: Kruse moved, seconded by Engeldinger, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.
April 21, 2015
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.