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Regular CSC Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 7:00 pm
Richfield Municipal Center (Bartholomew Room), 6700 Portland Ave
Commission Members Staff/Others Liaisons
Reed Bornholdt (Chair), Anne Basso, Danielle Indovino Cawley,
Joannette Cintron de Nunez, Carolyn Engeldinger, Art Felgate,
Emma Nollenberger, Lisa Rudolph, Dan Smieja,
Michele Thompson (Vice Chair)
Jim Topitzhofer (Staff Liaison)
John Evans (Secretary)
Chris Link (Public Works)
Rick Jabs (Planning Com)
Edwina Garcia (City Council)
Crystal Brakke (School Board)
1. Approval of Minutes/Agenda
Regular Meeting Minutes: August 16, 2016
2. Welcome New Members
Anne Basso, Danielle Indovino Cawley, Dan Smieja
3. Public Comment
Resident comment and items not printed on agenda
4. Staff Reports
Recreation Services (Topitzhofer)
5. Action Items
None
6. Discussion Items
Design for Park Monument Signs (Topitzhofer)
Geocaching Policy (Topitzhofer)
Participation in PennFest (Bornholdt)
7. Committee Reports
Transportation Commission (Felgate)
FOWL Board (Engeldinger)
Planning Commission (Cintron de Nunez)
Arts Commission (Rudolph)
Friendship City Commission (Topitzhofer)
8. Next Meeting
Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 7:00 pm
Richfield Municipal Center (Heredia Room), 6700 Portland Avenue
9. Adjournment
August 16, 2016
REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
PRESENT CSC: Reed Bornholdt, Art Felgate, Michele Thompson, Emma Nollenberger, Carolyn Engeldinger, Anne Basso
STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia
ABSENT CSC: Joannette Cintron de Nunez, Danielle Indovino Cawley, Dan Smieja, Lisa Rudolph
PLAN COM: Rick Jabs SCHOOL BOARD: Crystal Brakke
Call to Order
Chair Bornholdt called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
Introduction of New Member
Anne Basso and the CSC shared introductions.
Approval of Minutes/Agenda
Thompson moved, seconded by Engeldinger, to approve the minutes of the regular June meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Engeldinger moved, seconded by Thompson, to approve this evening’s agenda. Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the following:
Organized Garbage Hauling: Announcement was distributed from City of Bloomington, announcing their October 3 launch of their
organized hauling program. Richfield City Council will advise staff when they are ready to schedule a study session discussion to
discuss how to proceed.
Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K: Successful event held on August 6.
Outdoor Pool: Record-breaking year. Hot weather has been great for business.
Discussion Items
Smart City Presentation
Felgate presented a summary of the concept of smart cities: the incorporation of technology, especially wireless communications, to
manage a municipality’s assets and infrastructure. He said that wireless technology continues to improve and expand in range, and
battery technology continues to advance, making it more and more feasible for different equipment and hardware to be outfitted with
sensors and controllers. He said that companies are also using existing, low-cost technologies and unlicensed types of signals in
creative ways to improve the connectivity of cities around the world. He said that cities are using this technology for things like
water/wastewater monitoring and control, parking meters, fire hydrants, street lights, public safety, energy management, fire alarms,
vehicles, infrastructure management, and even public art. He said that there are threats, like hackers, security, privacy, and
management of the system. Engeldinger asked how this kind of system compares to city-wide wifi; Felgate said that this technology
has a much smaller bandwidth than internet access and uses much smaller signals for the type of monitoring and controls needed for
this type of application.
Participation in Open Streets at Penn Fest
Topitzhofer said that Sara Gumke from the Human Rights Commission would like to encourage members of City boards and
commissions to have a presence and promote involvement in these different resident advisory boards. He said that members’
involvement depends on their availability; Engeldinger offered to be there. Topitzhofer said to let him know if anybody is able to be
there.
Committee Reports
Transportation Commission: Felgate provided the report. Arts Commission: Thompson provided the report.
Friendship City Commission: Topitzhofer provided the report. He said that there is work being done with an artist from Heredia,
Costa Rica, to put a statue of a girl playing soccer in Heredia Park.
Other
Thompson mentioned the Chamber of Commerce Wine and Cheese event in October.
Next Meeting/Adjournment
Regular September Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
Adjournment
Thompson moved, seconded by Basso, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned by consensus at 8:22 pm.
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: September 20, 2016
Agenda Item
Park Sign Design
Agenda Section
Discussion Items
Attachments
None
Contact
Jim Topitzhofer, Chris Link
Recommended Action
None (discussion only)
Jim Topitzhofer and Chris Link will present a recommended park entrance sign design for the Commission to
consider.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: September 20, 2016
Agenda Item
Geocaching Policy
Agenda Section
Discussion Items
Attachments
None
Contact
Jim Topitzhofer
Recommended Action
None (discussion only)
The Recreation Services Department recently received a request for permission to place a geocache in one of
the City parks. This was the first official request involving geocaching the City has received and no policy has
been established on the matter.
Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS)
receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches"
or "caches", at specific locations marked by coordinates all over the world. A typical cache is a small
waterproof container containing a logbook with a pen or pencil). The geocacher enters the date they found it
and signs it with their established code name. After signing the log, the cache must be placed back exactly
where the person found it. Larger containers such as plastic storage containers (Tupperware or similar) or
ammunition can also contain items for trading, such as toys or trinkets, usually of more sentimental worth than
financial.
Jim Topitzhofer will share various geocaching policies from other Metro cities. The Commission may or may
not consider developing a policy on this matter for Richfield.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: September 20, 2016
Agenda Item
Participation in Penn Fest
Agenda Section
Discussion Items
Attachments
Penn Fest Event Map
Contact
Jim Topitzhofer
Recommended Action
None (discussion only)
Sara Gumke, Vice Chair of the Human Rights Commission, is inviting a few people from each City
Commission to jointly participate in an City Advisory Commission booth at the upcoming Open Streets at
PennFest event. The event is scheduled on September 18, 2016 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Carolyn Engeldinger
has already offered to join the group. Another volunteer from the Commission is desired. The Advisory
Commission booth is positioned on Penn Avenue between 69th Street and 70th (position # 53 on attached
event map). Arrive before noon, any time after 11:00 am.
1. Richfield Bike Advocates
2. Richfield Lions
3. Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion
4. Health Source Chiropractic
5. Plexus Worldwide
6. Keller Williams - Chris Okey
7. Tapestry
8. JobCorps/CHP International
9. Clear Health Chiropractic
10. Hennepin County Sherriff’s Office
water patrol boat
11. Travelers Protective Association
12. POCA
13. Keller Williams - Steve
Schneeberger
14. RBCU
15. Xcel Energy
16. Z-Ultimate Self Defense
17. Lutheran Triple Play
18. Richfield Mitsubishi
19. Terry Ahlstrom Edina Realty
20. Universal Windows Direct
21. Hennepin County Snow Plow
22. The Anchor Fish & Chips
23. Tot Boss
24. Z’s Smokin Bonez
25. Tibetan Momo
26. Friends of the Richfield Band Shell
27. League of Women Voters
28. MN DFL Party - SD 50
29. Westrum
30. CERT - Richfield Public Safety
31. Taste of Target Field
32. Sweet Dreams Concessions
Open Streets at Penn Fest 2016
Participant Site Map
33. LaLeche League Richfield/
Bloomington
34. MOMs Club Richfield/SE Mpls.
35. Health Fair 11 “Q”mmunity
36. Maria for Richfield
37. Clearcorps
38. Community Action Partnership
of Suburban Hennepin
39. Hennepin Cty Child/Teen
40. Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
41. Senior Community Services
42. Fairview Southdale Hospital
43. Flex Academy
44. RHS Nordic Team
45. RHS Football
46. RHS Tennis
47. RHS Cheerleaders
48. Richfield Boys Basketball Assoc.
49. RHS Golf Boosters
50. Mik Mart Ice Cream
51. Richfield Recreation
52. Wood Lake Nature Center
53. Richfield Advisory Commissions
& Friendship City Commission
54. RMS Reads
55. Center for Energy & Environ.
56. Richfield Community Develop.
57. Richfield Public Works &
Transportation Commission
58. Three Rivers Park District
59. Commuter Services
60. Augsburg Park Library
61. Discover Life Chiropractic
62. Bloomington Public Health
63. Lisa Rudolph for Richfield
64. Richfield Foundation
65. VEAP
66. Lakewinds
67. Urban Fitness Twin Cities
68. Bloomington Girls Hockey
69. Red Bull Military Vehicles
Due to the size of this map, numbers
are not a precise representation of
your location. On the day of the
event, look for your assigned
number painted on the street. Please
set up on your assigned number.
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11
12
13
14
22, 23
24,25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36, 37
38,39
40
41
42
43
44
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59, 60
61, 62
63, 64
65
66
67
68
45
2
15
16
17
19
20
18
69
21 Penn Ave 63rd St
64th St
65th St
66th St
70th St
Hwy 62
67th St
68th St
69th St
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Meeting Date: September 20, 2016
Agenda Item:
Friends of Wood Lake Board Appointment
Agenda Section:
Action Items
Attachments:
FOWL Board Application
Contact:
Jim Topitzhofer
Recommended Action:
Appoint Dylan Klopp 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 Dylan Klopp (new appointment).
Below is the “interview” portion of Dylan’s application. See other side for page one of the application.
CITY OF RICHFIELD APPLICATION
FRIENDS OF WOOD LAKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM:
Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive,
jcevans@cityofrichfield.org 612-861-9367 (fax)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Karen Shragg, Nature Center Manager
kshragg@cityofrichfield.org 612-861-9366
LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL
DATE
ADDRESS
HOME PHONE
CELL PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
Check boxes above if you want this information designated for public contact, if you are appointed.
BRIEFLY LIST ASPECTS OF YOUR EXPERIENCE WHICH YOU BELIEVE QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS ADVISORY
BOARD/COMMISSION AND WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING.
CIVIC, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
OCCUPATION
REFERENCES (OPTIONAL)
ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF WOOD LAKE
The Friends of Wood Lake was established in 1990 in order to help Wood Lake Nature Center fundraise to supplement the City budget.
It was established as a function of the Community Services Commission with liaison positions from the CSC, City Council, and Richfield
School Board to ensure smooth communication between all parties with a vested interest in Wood Lake. Proceeds from Friends of
Wood Lake fundraising benefit Wood Lake Nature Center’s programs, events, and facilities.
DUTIES OF THE FRIENDS OF WOOD LAKE BOARD
Friends of Wood Lake board meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month, 5:30-6:30 pm, at Wood Lake Nature Center
(typically, there are ten meetings a year). Regular attendance at scheduled board meetings is expected of all board members.
Members who miss more than three regularly scheduled meetings in a 12-month period may be removed from the board unless
extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated. Members are asked to notify Wood Lake Nature Center in advance of any meetings
you are unable to attend. Also, attendance is mandatory at the annual Friends of Wood Lake Dinner on the last Friday in April, and a
minimum of two other Nature Center fundraising events, like the Bird-A-Thon (May), Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K (August), Half-
Haunted Halloween (October), and Candlelight and Ice (December). FOWL Board members are encouraged to help solicit door prizes
and sponsorships for events and to invite community members to attend the events. Friends of Wood Lake memberships are a
significant fundraising tool and Friends of Wood Lake board members are required to be members. In addition, board members are
asked to be a sounding board for new ideas and to help distribute information about the nature center and its issues to their contacts.
DATA PRIVACY NOTICE
All information that you supply is classified as private data except the following, which is public: name, city of residence, education and
training, employment history, volunteer work, awards and honors, prior government service or experience. You are not legally required
to provide the data classified as private. If you provide the data, your home address may be used for purposes of assuring diversity of
board membership in various parts of the City. Otherwise, the private information that you supply is used for purposes of contacting you
regarding board or commission business. Failure to provide any means of contacting you may negatively affect the Community
Services Commission’s consideration of your appointment. The private information that you supply will be made available to City staff
whose job assignments require access and to persons whom you authorize to have access. If you are appointed, the following private
data will become public: street address, telephone OR e-mail address (or both) that you designate for public contact.
CHECK HERE. I have read and understand the duties and expectations of the Friends of Wood Lake board as written above.