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Richfield Friendship City Commission
Heredia Room, City Hall
7:00 PM
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes of November 18 and November 30, 2010
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Heredia Trip update
A. Deposits
B. Travelers
C. Gifts
D. Due dates
E. Travellnsurance
F. Other
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Next meeting to be discussed
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair
Richfield Friendship City Commission
Minutes
November 18, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Roger Swanson. Present were
Craig Osten, Roger. Swanson, Dave Delzer, Cynthy Mandl, Frank Sitko, and Mary
Supple. Tracy Hollenback and Molly Olson had excused absences.
The minutes of the Oct. 28, 2010, meeting were approved as printed. The treasurer
reported minimal activity with a balance of $2,495.79.
Cynthy updated on trip issues. Three deposits have been paid with others expressing
interest. In-order to hold the airline ticket block, we need to have 10 confirmed flight
reservations. We are close to that amount, but will make a final decision at the
November 30 meeting which is taking the place of a December meeting. Decisions will
be made about gifts at that time as well.
Roger will send out a notice as to the location of the November 30 meeting.
Respectfully submitted, Mary Supple, Secretary
Richfield Friendship City Commission
Minutes
November 30, 2010
(replaces December meeting)
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Roger Swanson. Present were
Craig Osten, Roger Swanson, Dave Delzer, Cynthy Mandl, Molly Olson, Mary Supple
and guest, Linda Thomas. Tracy Hollenback has resigned from the Commission.
After discussion, a motion was made to release the block of reserved plane tickets since
we did not have 10 confirmed flights from Minneapolis. It was further moved to make a
decision after the previously published deadline as to whether or not it was feasible to
continue with the trip. If so, individual tickets could be purchased at that time. The
motion carried.
The January meeting was moved to January 4; 2011, at 7:00 p.m., tentatively to be held at
the Heredia Room if the space is available.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Supple, Secretary
Richfield Friendship City Commission Agenda
6424-11th Avenue
7:00 PM
February 10, 2011
(Please note date as second Thursday of month and location change)
1. Call to order
2. Approve minutes of January 4, 2011 meeting
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Discuss Commission Vacancies
1. Discuss Gramercy Sweater Collections
2. Trip Preparations for March 3-14
3. Other Business
4. Adjourn
5. Next scheduled meeting March 14, 2011(2"d Thursday)
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC
Richfield Friendship City Commission Minutes
January 4, 201.1 -
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Roger Swanson. In
attendance were Molly Olson, Craig Osten, Roger Swanson, Mary Supple,
and Cynthy Mandl by telephone. Dave Delzer had an excused absence.
Frank Sitko was also not in attendance.
The minutes of both the November 18 and November 30, 2011, meetings
were approved. Treasurer Craig Osten reported a balance of $2,420.83
before the latest round of trip deposits were made. The treasurer's report
was received and filed.
Roger, Cynthy, and Craig reported on trip preparations. We have deposits
from 12 people. Eleven will be travelling from the Twin Cities. Tickets will
be purchased on January 10. Travelers have the option of purchasing trip
insurance.
A motion was made, seconded ,and passed to spend up to $600 for-gifts. At
the moment, we already have 24 pair of soccer shoes, two walkers, and a
wheelchair to deliver to Costa Rica.
The next two meetings have been moved from their regular nights to
accommodate the trip. We will be meeting on February 10 and March 24.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Supple,. Secretary
Richfield Friendship City Commission Agenda
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: 6401 14t" Ave S
7:OOPM
Thursday, May 19, 2011
1. Call to order
2. Welcome guests
3. Approve Minutes of March 24; 2011 meeting
1. No Minutes of April 21 as lack of a quorum
2. Treasurers Report
3. Heredia follow-up
a. New Sculpture for Sculpture Gardens
b. Newspaper Article on Trip
c. Other
4. Old Business
a. Plaque for Heredia Park
b. New Members
c. Other
5. New Business
6. Other Business
7. Adjourn
8. Next Scheduled Meeting June 16, 2011 Location TBD
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC
Richfield Friendship City Commission Minutes
March 24, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:OOpm by .chair Roger Swanson. In attendance was Dave
Delzer, Craig Osten, Cynthy Mandl, Molly Olson, and Andrew Burg. Linda was also present.
We welcomed our newest member Andrew Burg, a new resident of Richfield. The minutes of
February 10th were approved as revised. The treasurer's .report was $4,641.12 including the trip
deductions.
The total donations that were taken to Costa Rica was $423.65. Thank you to North Memorial,
Fairview Southdale, Gramercy Co-op, and Centennial Commission for extra donations. Letters
will be sent to trip participants and the organizations that helped with and/or gave donations. The
commission will be donating extra sweaters locally and also~has another wheelchair to be
donated to the lions club. Some other requests that were mentioned during the trip were a Red
Cross defibulator and ambulance.
There is possibility of a Sun Current article about the trip. While on the trip they met with a
sculptor who created the Don Quijote sculpture on Lyndale and 66th St. He is creating another
sculpture for us. Richfield Park is in its planning stages and more information is to follow.
The next meeting is Apri121 st
Respectfully submitted,
Molly Olson
Richfield Friendship City Commission Agenda
Heredia Room,City Hall
7:00 PM
Thursday,April 21,2011
1 Call to Order
2 Approve Minutes of March 24, 2011 meeting
(Minutes will be received prior to or at the meeting)
3 Treasurer's Report
4 Heredia Trip Follow-up
A. New Sculpture for Richfield Sculpture Gardens
B. Newspaper Article on Trip
C. Other
5 Old Business
A. Plaque for Heredia Park
B. City Hall New Commission Members
C. Other
6. New Business
7. Other Business
8. Adjourn
9. Next meeting Scheduled for May 19, 2011 at 6401 14th Avenue
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC
Richfield Friendship City Commission Agenda
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: 6401 14th Ave S
7:OOPM
Thursday, May 19, 2011
1. Cal)to order
2. Welcome guests
3. Approve Minutes of March 24, 2011 meeting
4. No Minutes of April 21 as lack of a quorum
5. Treasurers Report
6. Heredia follow-up
a. New Sculpture for Sculpture Gardens
b. Newspaper Article on Trip
c. Other
7. Old Business
a. Plaque for Heredia Park
b. New Members
c. Other
8. New Business
9. Other Business
10. Adjourn
11. Next Scheduled Meeting June 16, 2011 Location TBD
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC
Richfield Friendship City Commission
Richfield Municipal Building—Heredia Room
7:00 PM
Thursday,June 16, 2011
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes of May 19, 2011 meeting
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Heredia follow-up
a. New Sculpture for Sculpture Garden
b. Richfield Park
c. Other
5. Old Business
a. Plaque for Heredia Park
b. New Members
c. Open House
d. Sept 15`"Costa Rica Independence Day
e. Cattail Day-Sept 17
f. Facebook
g. Other
6. New Business
a. Display case items
b. October City Council Report
c. Other
7. Other Business
8. Adjourn
9. Next Scheduled Meeting-luly 21, 2011
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC
Richfield Friendship City Commission
Richfield Municipal Building—Heredia Room
7:00 PM
' Thursday,Ju��r�1,2011
1. Call to Order
2, Approve Minutes of Jlar�� 16, 2011 meeting
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Heredia follow-up
a. New Scu�pture for Sculpture Garden
b. Richfield Park
c. Other
5. Old Business
a. Plaque for Heredia Park
b. New Members
c. Open House
d. Sept 15th Costa Rica Independence Day
e. Cattail Day-Sept 17
f. Facebook
g. Other
6. New Business
a. Display case items
b. October City Council Report
c. Other
7. Other Business
8. Adjourn
9. Next Scheduled Meeting-Aug 18, 2011
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC
Richfield Friendship City Commission
Richfield Municipal Building—Heredia Room
7:00 PM
Thursday,August 18, 2011
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes of July 18, 2011 meeting
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Hered'+a follow-up
a. New Sculpture for Sculpture Garden
b. Richfield Park
c. Other
5. Old Business
a. Plaque for Heredia Park
b. New Members—Student applications open
c. Open House
d. Sept 15th Costa Rica Independence Day
e. Cattail Day-Sept 17—No word yet
f. Facebook
g. Other—Molly Olson to College
6. New Business
a. Display case items—nothing new
b. October City Council Report
c. Other
7. Other Business-
8. Adjourn
9. Next Scheduled Meeting-September 15, 2011
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC
Richfield Friendship City Commission
Richfield Municipal Building—Heredia Room
7:00 PM
Thursday,September 15,2011
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes of August 18, 2011 meeting(will be provided at the meeting)
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Heredia follow-up
a. New Sculpture for Sculpture Garden
b. Richfield Park
c. Other
5. Old Business
a. P4aque for Heredia Park
b. New Members—Student applications open
c. Open House
d. Sept 15th Costa Rica Independence Day
e. Cattail Day-Sept 17—No Participation this year
f. Facebook—Picture additions
g. Other
6. New Business
a. Display case items—nothing new
b. October City Council Report
c. Other
7. Other Business
8. Adjourn
9. Next Scheduled Meeting-October 20, 2011
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC
Richfield Friendship City Commission
Richfield Municipal Center—Heredia Room
About 7:30 PM -After reports to City Counci)
Tuesday, October 11,2011
(Note time and date change)
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes of August 18, 2011 meeting (distributed at meeting)
3. No minutes for September 15,2011 meeting—Lack of a quorum
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Heredia follow-up
a. New Sculpture for Sculpture Garden
b. Richfield Park
c. Other
6. Old Business
a. Plaque for Heredia Park
b. New Members—Student applications open
c. Open House to coincide with city open house
d. Sept 15th Costa Rica Independence Day part of open house
e. Cattail Day-Sept 17—No Participation this year
' f. Facebook—Picture additions
g. Other
7. New Business
a. Display case items—see display
b. October City Council Report
c. Other
8. Other Business
9. Adjourn
10. Next Scheduled Meeting—November 17,2011
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC
Richfield Friendship City Commission
Richfield Municipal Building—Heredia Room
7:00 PM
November 17, 2011
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes of October 11, 2011 meeting(distributed at the meeting)
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Heredia follow-up
a. New Sculpture for Sculpture Garden
b. Richfield Park
c. Other
5. Old Business
a. Plaque for Heredia Park
b. New Members
c. Open House to coincide with city open house
d. Sept 15th Costa Rica Independence Day part of open house
e. Facebook—Picture additions
f. Other—Inquiry
6. New Business
a. Display case items
b. Other
7. Other Business
8, Adjourn
9. Next Scheduled Meeting—January 17, 2012. No meeting scheduled for December, 2011
Submitted by Roger Swanson, Chair FCC