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REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
WebEx Meeting
PRESENT
CSC: Heather MacDonald, Jenna Hanson, Ralston Sacco, Brooke Nelson, Kevin Wendt, Stephanie Nwaudo, Mejbah
Ahmed, Lisa Rudolph, Meredith Bruzek
STAFF: Amy Markle (Recreation Director), John Evans (Secretary), Julie Urban (Community Development), Kris
Weiby (Recreation Facilities Manager), Renae Zink (Recreation Program Supervisor) COUNCIL: Ben Whalen
ABSENT CSC: Joseph Miller, David Benson OTHERS: Crystal Brakke (school board)
Call to Order/Approval of Agenda & Minutes
Chair Wendt called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Agenda was approved by consensus. Minutes of the 4/20/21 regular meeting were
approved by consensus.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services:
Recreation Services Director Markle reported on the following:
• COVID restrictions are loosening: Community Center and Wood Lake will reopen on June 1.
• Urban Wildland Half Marathon will be held July 30/31.
• Inclusive playground at Augsburg is under construction: will be ready by late-June.
• Proposals are due on Monday for the replacement of play equipment at Christian and Fremont Parks.
• Wood Lake Nature Center project is in pre-design phase; working with HGA architectural firm.
Discussion Items
Just Deeds Coalition
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Urban talked about racially-discriminatory property covenants that were placed on many properties
decades ago in Richfield, including on some park land. She said that the City of Richfield joined the Just DEEDS Coalition to engage in
community conversation about it, identify any other barriers that may prevent home ownership for any minority populations, and reject these
covenants.
Pool and Band Shell Summer Plans
Recreation Supervisor Zink said that the Richfield Concert Series will be held on Tuesdays (afternoons for the family concerts, evenings for the
general entertainment). She said that the Outdoor Pool is turning 60 this year; it will reopen on June 11; as of now, about 475 people will be
allowed in the pool at one time. She said that there will not be groups allowed, but season passes will be sold and concessions will be sold.
Pool Improvement Plan
Facility Manager Weiby said that the pool container is 60 years old and has required a lot of maintenance to keep it functional. He said that this
kind of maintenance may buy us five to seven more years, but the liner will need to be rebuilt, probably at a cost of $2.5 million. He said that,
when the pool was renovated, there was piping installed to build a splash pad someday, probably at a cost of about $450,000. He said that it
would extend the pool season because there is not as much staffing required to open that. He said that the work could be done right after a
pool season and we wouldn’t lose a season (although the splash pad likely would have to be built partially during swimming season).
Action Items
Friends of Wood Lake Board Reappointment
By consensus, Chelsea Knauf and Robert Morey were reappointed to the Friends of Wood Lake Board.
Committee Reports
FOWL: Bruzek. Arts: Rudolph. Sustainability: Hanson. HAVM: Nelson
Next Meeting/Adjournment
Regular June Meeting: Tuesday, June 15, 7:00 pm, WebEx or Municipal Center
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by consensus at 8:23 pm
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.
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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!
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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
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.
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