2011-02-10 Minutes Richfield Friendship City Commission Minutes
February 10, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:OOpm by Chair Roger Swanson. Present were Cynthy
Mandl, Dave Delzer,Roger Swanson, Craig Osten, and Molly Olson. Special guest Linda was
also present.
Frank Sitko has resigned. Mary Supple did not renew her term.
The minutes of the January 4th meeting were approved. The treasurer's report was $14,293.58 as
of February 8th. This includes the full payment of all travelers,minus some travel expenses yet to
be paid.
There are quite a few Commission vacancies. There is discussion to publicize this to the people
living in the Grammercy Co-op who have been quite supportive with donations. There is also a
plan to ask trip members. Two people can live outside Richfield and still serve on the
commission. There was also an agreement to take people off administrative status on the
Facebook group when they leave the commission.
There has been discussion on what to bring as gifts to the Adult daycare center, children's
library, and soccer players. The daycare center will receive donated sweaters and medical
equipment from North Memorial Hospital, as well as other medical equipment purchased from
Novacare. The comrnission already has two walkers to bring, and the wheelchair has already
been brought down. A motion was made to purchase a digital camera and computer software for
the children's library. The commission has already bought 24 pairs of soccer shoes.
There is discussion of naming a park in a new Heredia neighborhood, Richfield Park. There is
also an invitation to tour a biodegradable coffin company.
The next meeting is scheduled after the trip, March 24tn
Respectfully submitted,
Molly Olson