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COMMUNITYSERVICESCOMMISSIONAGENDA
Regular CSC Meeting
Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 7:00 pm
Richfield Municipal Center (Heredia Room), 6700 Portland Ave
Commission Members Staff/OthersLiaisons
Danielle Indovino Cawley, Joannette Cintrón de Núñez,
Jim Topitzhofer (Staff Liaison)
Carolyn Engeldinger, Art Felgate, Anne Flake, Ronald Edwina Garcia (City Council)
John Evans (Secretary)
Macklem, Ava Noack, Lisa Rudolph, Dan Smieja,Crystal Brakke (School Board)
Chris Link (Public Works)
Andy Soto, Kevin Wendt
1. Approval of Minutes/Agenda
Regular Meeting Minutes: July 17, 2018
Regular Meeting Minutes: September 18, 2018
2. Public Comment
Resident comment and items not printed on agenda
3. Staff Reports
Recreation Services (Topitzhofer)
Nichole Stavros Benches (Monroe Park)
4. Discussion Items
Nicollet Park Improvements (Topitzhofer)
5. Action Items
Friends of Wood Lake Board Appointees (Rudolph)
6. Committee Reports
Transportation Commission (Flake)
FOWL Board (Macklem)
Planning Commission (Smieja)
Arts Commission (Rudolph)
Friendship City Commission (Topitzhofer)
Honoring All Veterans Memorial (Smieja/Topitzhofer)
Organics Task Force (Topitzhofer)
7. Next Meeting
November 20, 2018
Richfield Municipal Center (Heredia Room), 6700 Portland Avenue
8. Adjournment
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
July 17, 2018
REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
CSC:Anne Flake, Kevin Wendt, Dan Smieja, Lisa Rudolph, Art Felgate, Ron Macklem
PRESENT
STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans
CSC: Hayley Hadges, Danielle Indovino Cawley Diana Bautista, Carolyn Engeldinger, Joannette Cintrón de
ABSENT
NúñezPLAN COM: Rick Jabs COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia SCHOOL BOARD: Crystal Brakke
Call to Order
Topitzhofer called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.
Approval of Minutes/Agenda
Minutes and Agenda: Felgate moved to approve the minutes of the May regular meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
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Topitzhofer reported on the Richfield Pool and the 4 of July Celebration.
Discussion Items
Dog Park Planning Process
Topitzhofer summarized the project and explained the planning group that will be assembled, including members of the Rotary
Club, Recreation and Public Works staff, two members of the CSC, and a consultant. Rudolph, Felgate, and Macklem
expressed interest in serving on a planning group.
2019 Play Equipment Replacement Planning Process
Topitzhofer outlined the process for replacing the play equipment at Jefferson, Nicollet, and Taft Parks in 2019 (neighborhood
meetings, RFP, selection committee, recommendation). Flake and Wendt expressed interest in serving on the committee.
Action Items
Friends of Wood Lake Board Appointment
Flake moved to appoint Kathryn Louis to a three-year term on the Friends of Wood Lake Board. Approved, ayes all.
Cancel August 21 Regular Meeting
Flake moved to cancel the August regular CSC meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Committee Reports
Friends of Wood Lake Board: Macklem was appointed as liaison. Planning Commission: Smieja reported. Arts
Commission: Rudolph/Topitzhofer reported on the new $10,000/yr public art fund. Richfield Bandshell: Topitzhofer reported
that the roof is roughed in. Organics Task Force: Topitzhofer reported that the group has a $15,000 grant from Hennepin
County and the group has picked out two sites: Wood Lake Nature Center and Hope Church. Goal to open the sites by
September 1.
Other/Next Meeting/Adjournment
Regular September Meeting: Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
Adjournment: Basso moved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
September 18, 2018
REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
CSC:Kevin Wendt, Lisa Rudolph, Art Felgate, Andy Soto, Ava Noack
PRESENT
STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans
CSC: Danielle Indovino Cawley Dan Smieja, Carolyn Engeldinger, Ron Macklem, Anne Flake, Joannette Cintrón
ABSENT
de Núñez PLAN COM: Rick Jabs COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia SCHOOL BOARD: Crystal Brakke
Call to Order
Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
New Members
Andy Soto and Ava Noack
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on…
Three Rivers Park District Fall Expo at Taft Park, including a kickoff of the kayak and paddleboard rental program.
Open Streets at Penn Fest saw attendance of about 6,000.
Three Rivers Park District inviting participation in an online survey about programs/facilities.
Discussion Items
Washington Park Preliminary Site Plan
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Topitzhofer presented the site plan for the redevelopment of Washington Park, which will happen in conjunction with the 77
Street Underpass Project. Several members voiced support for retaining one soccer field for older kids (13+) in the north-south
position instead of trying to fit an additional field for younger kids. Several members also expressed a preference for the new
location of the sledding hill over the existing location.
2019 Play Equipment Replacement at Taft, Jefferson, and Nicollet Parks
Topitzhofer said that he, Wendt and Flake will be meeting with a consultant in October to learn about inclusive playgrounds.
Following that, neighborhood meetings will be held to note preferences for the parks.
Dog Park Proposal for Professional Services
Topitzhofer presented the proposal from WSB for planning services for a dog park. Next step: planning meeting with the task
force, which includes Rudolph, Macklem, and Felgate, as well as representatives from the Richfield Rotary. The group agreed
to proceed.
Committee Reports
Friends of Wood Lake Board: Topitzhofer reported that the FOWL endowment fund will work with the St. Paul Foundation on
new investment strategies. Planning Commission: Rudolph reported. Arts Commission: Topitzhofer reported on the
$10,000/year public art fund. Friendship City Commission: Topitzhofer reported. Honoring All Vets Memorial: Topitzhofer
reported. Organics Task Force: Topitzhofer reported that the project is awaiting final approval of the $15,000 grant from
Hennepin County. The two drop-off sites will be Wood Lake Nature Center and Hope Church.
Other/Next Meeting/Adjournment
Regular October Meeting: Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by consensus at 8:04 pm.
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RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: October 16, 2018
Agenda Item:Agenda Section:
Nicollet Park ImprovementsDiscussion Items
Attachments:Contact:
Photos of Nicollet Park Jim Topitzhofer, Chris Link
Recommended Action:None, discussion only
Jim Topitzhofer and Chris Link will lead a discussion about suggestions from residents and ideas to improve
the condition of Nicollet Park. The play equipment in the park is scheduled for replacement in 2019 and a few
additional ideas have emerged. Please take some time to visit the park before the meeting.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: October 16, 2018
Agenda Item:Agenda Section:
Friends of Wood Lake Board AppointmentAction Items
Attachments:Contact:
None (FOWL Board Application below) Jim Topitzhofer
Recommended Action:
Appoint Dustin Olson to the Friends of Wood Lake Board
The Community Services Commission appoints members to the Friends of Wood Lake (FOWL) Board of Directors.
Appointments are made throughout the year. Board members serve three-year terms and can be reappointed to multiple
terms. The applicant being considered is a new appointee, Dustin Olson. The Q&A portion of the application is copied
below (his contact information is all that has been excluded).