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Next Tues 8.Adjo ommission Mem avid Benson, Me r MacDonald, Jo nie Nwaudo, Lis cco, Kevin Wend ys, public comm s online. Please roval of Min Regular Mee ic Commen Resident com f Reports Recreation P Inclusive Pla Wood Lake ussion Item Playground Review Park on Items 2021-2026 C Friends of W mittee Repo Transportati FOWL Board Planning Co Arts Commis Friendship C Sustainabilit HAVM (Nels Meeting day, May 18 urnment COM Regu Tuesd WebEx mbers eredith Bruzek, J oseph Miller, Broo a Rudolph (Chai dt (Vice Chair) ments are enco e submit your  Services  nutes/Agend eting Minute nt (must be mment and Programmin ayground Up Nature Cent ms Replacemen k Projects fo Capital Impro Wood Lake B orts on Commiss d (Bruzek) ommission (N ssion (Rudo City Commis ty Commissi son) 8, 2021, 7:00 MMUNITY lar Meetin day, April 2 x Meeting enna oke ir), Amy Ma John Ev ouraged. Howe comments in a Commission C da s: March 16 emailed or items not pr g and COVI pdate (Markl ter Building nt Update (M r 2021 (Mar ovement Bu Board Appoin sion (Wendt) Nwaudo) lph) sion (Sacco on (Hanson) 0 pm, WebE Y SERVI ng Agend 20, 2021, 7: Staff/Ot arkle (Recreation vans (Recording ever, due to th advance to jeva Comment”) or c 6, 2021 called in to rinted on age D-19 Update le) Project Upd Markle) rkle) dget ntment ) o) ) Ex ICES CO da :00 pm thers n Services Direct Secretary) he current COV ans@richfieldm call 612‐861‐9 o staff prior enda e (Markle) ate (Markle) OMMISS tor) Ben Wh Crystal B VID‐19 pandem mn.gov (subjec 395. to meeting ) SION Liaisons halen (City Counc Brakke (School B mic, we are hold ct line: Commu ) cil) Board) ding  unity  March 16, 2021 REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 16, 2021 WebEx Meeting PRESENT CSC: Heather MacDonald, Stephanie Nwaudo, Meredith Bruzek, Jenna Hanson, Ralston Sacco, Kevin Wendt, Brooke Nelson, David Benson, Joseph Miller STAFF: Amy Markle (Recreation Director), John Evans (Secretary), Brianna Rodgers (Wood Lake), Paul Smithson (Wood Lake) ABSENT CSC: Mejbah Ahmed, Lisa Rudolph OTHERS: Crystal Brakke (school board) COUNCIL: Ben Whalen Call to Order Acting Chair Wendt called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Approval of Minutes and Introductions Minutes of the 2/16/21 regular meeting minutes were approved by consensus. Members introduced themselves. Staff Reports Recreation Services: Recreation Services Director Markle reported on the following: •Programs have continued to pivot due to COVID regulations. Offering a lot of self-guided in-person programming. •The City is accepting applications for the Recreation Supervisor-Athletics position and seasonal positions at the pool. •AARP Tax Aide has been taking appointments since late February. •The Inclusive Playground at Augsburg Park is fully funded and construction will begin this spring. The old equipment was installed in 1994 and 1995; a pollinator garden will be planted where the smaller south lot currently is. •Staff had a first meeting with an architect to begin drafting concept plans for a new building at Wood Lake Nature Center. Discussion Items Urban Wildland Races Rodgers talked about the 19th-annual Urban Wildland races, which will include in-person races for the half marathon and 5K, as well as several distances of virtual races. Wood Lake Nature Center 50th Birthday Smithson talked about Wood Lake turning 50 this year and staff has other events planned to celebrate the occasion. Summer Programs Markle reported that staff is planning many events that can be held with fairly normal conditions (Farmers Market, outdoor fitness classes, Wood Lake camps). She said that it is too soon to make decisions about other larger events, like the 4th of July and PennFest. Playground Process Markle said that the process will begin to replace playground equipment at Christian and Fremont Parks, which will involve inviting residents to meet at the park to talk about options, putting together an RFP, and selecting a vendor. Committee Reports FOWL: Bruzek, Planning: Nwaudo, Arts: Markle, Friendship: Sacco, Sustainability: Hanson, HAVM: Markle reported and asked if anybody wanted to volunteer to be the CSC liaison to HAVM. Nelson volunteered. Next Meeting/Adjournment Regular April Meeting: Tuesday, April 20, 7:00 pm, WebEx or Municipal Center Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by consensus at 8:14 pm DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC. Agen 2021 Attac None Reco None Recre • • • • • • nda Item Project Up chments e ommended e eation Serv Inclusive Christian Fremont P Hammock Veterans Madison T R pdates Action vices Directo Playground Park Playg Park Playg k Stations A Park Parki Tennis Cou ICHFIELD M or Markle w d ground Equ round Equi At Christian ng Lot urt Renovat COMMUNI EXECUT Meeting Da will review t ipment pment n Park and W tion ITY SERVI TIVE SUMM ate: April 2 he status o Wood Lake CES COMM MARY 20, 2021 Age Dis Con Am of park proje e Nature Ce MISSION enda Secti scussion Ite ntact my Markle ects slated enter ion ems for 2021: Agenda 2021–2 Attach None Recom Recom One of that is r were id will pres 2021  Park M Comm Inclus Christ Fremo Veter Madis 2022  Park M Comm Fairwo Sherid Monr Wood Outdo 2023  Park M Comm Wood Donal Outdo Donal a Item 2026 Parks Cap ments mmended Actio mmend Council the annual tas related to park dentified by the sent detailed in Maintenan munity Cen sive Playgro tian Park P ont Park Pl ans Park P son Tennis Maintenan munity Cen ood Tennis dan Park P oe Park Pla d Lake Natu oor Pool Im Maintenan munity Cen d Lake Natu ldson Park oor Pool Im ldson Park R pital Improvem on approval of the sks of the Comm improvements Community Se nformation at th nce & Woo nter & Woo ound  layground  layground  arking Lot  s Court Reb nce & Woo nter & Woo s Court Re layground  ayground E ure Center mproveme nce & Woo nter & Woo ure Center  Playgroun mproveme  Parking Lo ICHFIELD M ment Plan e proposed cap munity Service . 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Se d Lake Fen od Lake Bu Equipmen Equipmen build  d Lake Fen od Lake Bu build  Equipmen Equipment r Building  nts  d Lake Fen od Lake Bu r Building  nd Equipm nts  ot  COMMUNI EXECUT Meeting Da pital improveme es Commission ed the below pr ission in the rev ee below and t nce Repair  uilding Rep nt  nt  nce Repair  uilding Rep nt  t  nce Repair  uilding Rep ent  ITY SERVI TIVE SUMM ate: April 2 ent plan. is to review an roposed capita vision of the pa the following pa air & Pool  Total 2021 air   Total 2022 air  Total 2023 CES COMM MARY 20, 2021 Age Actio Con Amy nd revise a por al improvement arks master pla age for the plan $ 1 $ $ 2 $ $ $ 3 $ MISSION nda Section on Items tact y Markle rtion of the Cap t plan based on an (costing me n. $50,000  $50,000  $15,000  $90,000  $90,000  $125,000  $30,000  $450,000  $50,000  $25,000  $65,000  $90,000  $90,000  $100,000  $80,000  $500,000  $50,000  $25,000  $125,000  $90,000  $80,000  $130,000  $500,000  pital Improveme n projects and p nu is attached) ent Plan (CIP) priorities that ). Amy Marklee 2024   Park Maintenance & Wood Lake Fence Repair $50,000  Community Center & Wood Lake Building Repair $25,000  Augsburg Tennis Court $65,000  Wood Lake Nature Center Building $125,000  Adams Hills Play Equipment Replacement $90,000  Fairwood Play Equipment Replacement $90,000  Outdoor Pool Improvements $55,000  Total 2024 $500,000  2025   Park Maintenance & Wood Lake Fence Repair $50,000  Community Center & Wood Lake Building Repair $50,000  Outdoor Pool Improvements $260,000  Heredia Play Equipment Replacement $90,000  Christian Park Tennis Court Rebuild (2025)‐Hold for 2026 $50,000  Total 2025 $500,000  2026  Park Maintenance & Wood Lake Fence Repair $50,000  Community Center & Wood Lake Building Repair $50,000  Donaldson Park Building Renovation $250,000  Donaldson Park Field Renovation $65,000  Christian Park Court Rebuild $85,000  Total 2026 $500,000    2027  Park Maintenance & Wood Lake Fence Repair $50,000  Community Center & Wood Lake Building Repair $50,000  Little Bob’s Play Equipment Replacement $90,000  Taft Park Building Renovation $225,000  Taft Park Field Renovation $85,000  Total 2027 $500,000  Major Park Projects Cost Projections  Wood Lake Nature Center Building $16M  Richfield Aquatics Improvements $3M  Ice Arena Roof and Fascia $1M  Athletics Improvements (Building/Fields/Lights) $3M  Total  $23M  Agend Friend Attach FOWL Recom Reapp The Co Appoin terms. da Item ds of Wood La hments L Board Applic mmended Ac point Pat Berg ommunity Se ntments are m The applica R ake Board App cation: Pat Be ction gin to a three- rvices Comm made through nt being cons ICHFIELD M pointments ergin -year terms on mission appoin out the year. sidered is Pat COMMUNI EXECUT Meeting Da n the Friends nts members Board memb t Bergin, an ex ITY SERVI TIVE SUMM ate: April 2 of Wood Lak to the Friends bers serve thr xisting board CES COMM MARY 20, 2021 Age Actio Con Amy ke Board s of Wood La ree-year term member app MISSION enda Section ion Items ntact y Markle ake (FOWL) B ms and can be plying for reap n Board of Direc e reappointed ppointment. ctors. d to multiple CITY OF RICHFIELD APPLICATION FRIENDS OF WOOD LAKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM: Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Drive, psmithson@richfieldmn.gov FOR MORE INFORMATION: Paul Smithson, Nature Center Manager psmithson@richfieldmn.gov 612-861-9365 LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL DATE ADDRESS HOME PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL The Friends of Wood Lake has been raising money and awareness for Wood Lake Nature Center since 1990. Wood Lake is regarded by the community as a gem in the middle of the city, but financial challenges are inevitable as staff continues to find resources for building and trail maintenance, facility improvements, programming, and all of the things that are essential to continue operating for generations to come. We appreciate your interest in getting involved with the Friends of Wood Lake! Y N PLEASE ANSWER “Y” OR “N” I can attend most meetings (held on the third Thursday of each month, 5:30-6:30 pm, at Wood Lake Nature Center (the Board meets 10 times a year, skipping July and December). I will volunteer at one or more of these Wood Lake events: Halloween (October), the Urban Wildland running event (July), or Candlelight and Ice (December 31). I will help represent Wood Lake at events held in the community by staffing tables, attending social functions and business gatherings. I will help solicit prizes and sponsorships for the annual FOWL dinner, Wood Lake’s largest fundraiser. I will attend the FOWL dinner on the last Friday in April, helping with the selling of tickets, silent auction etc. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY I have the following skills/experience to offer ( please circle all that apply) □FUNDRAISING (soliciting prizes, grant writing, etc) □PUBLIC RELATIONS □FINANCE □GRAPHIC DESIGN □OTHER__________________ WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE BOARD? CIVIC, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OCCUPATION REFERENCES (OPTIONAL) CHECK HERE. I have read and understand the duties and expectations of the Friends of Wood Lake board as written above.