2022 RAC-Oct Minutes
Call to Order – 7:05 pm by Larry Nelson (Co-chair); Present: Larry Nelson (Co-chair), Aric Bieganek
(Secretary), Stephanie Jacobson, Joyce Marrie, Mary Supple (City Council), Jessica Anderson (Staff
Liaison – Subbing for Amy Markle); Absent: Karin Wolverton (Co-chair), Janie Mork, Brooke Nelson
(Liaison), Courtney Kupsch (Liaison)
Approval of Agenda - delayed until Nov. – no quorum
Approval of Minutes - delayed until Nov. – no quorum
Chase Bank Sculpture - No update from last month. Jessica informed RAC that they are considering
art/artist/working title. Community Development is working with Chase.
Galaxy Foods Mural reveal recap – 9/23 event was fun and well-attended by the community. Scannable
QR code a unique feature to create 3D virtual images on social media. RAC members attended the event
and noticed RAC is listed as a collaborator on the mural plaque for our contributions (assistance with
marketing/promotion and volunteering at the Mural events). A GoFundMe fundraiser to raise final funds
for the project is happening via the mural artists and organizers, this isn’t sponsored by RAC, so it will
only be noted here.
PennFest Recap – The RAC/Friendship City Commission tables were a busy, fun stop at PennFest. Many
tambourines were made by kids of all ages. RAC staffed the table with 6 volunteers over the course of
the event.
Little Library – Stephanie stocked two weeks prior to the meeting. Larry confirmed that it is still stocked.
Community Services Commission Update – Brooke Nelson - absent
Friendship City Commission Liaison – Courtney Kupsch - absent
October presentation to City Council – Tues. Oct. 25th 7 pm meeting – Larry and Karin will present on
RAC’s community events and planning over the past year. Aric will assist in preparing a PowerPoint
presentation with photo highlights from events throughout the year. RAC members are invited to attend
in the audience. PowerPoint needs to be pre-loaded for the Council Meeting by 10/18.
Update on members terms/expiring members – Expiring terms are as follows: Janie Mork (end of
2022); Joyce Marrie and Larry Nelson (End of 2023); Youth Members Hazel and Elise (8/31/2022 - Hazel
reapplied over the summer in August, we have not heard from Elise). If any RAC commissioner plans to
leave their role early at the end of this year, please let Amy Markle know by Oct. 14th, as applications for
new Commissioners are due Oct. 31st. It was also noted by Jessica via Amy that it is very open to let us
know now if you plan to leave because we hope to have a full commission next year. We have 2
openings on RAC for 2023 (Cole Hooey’s vacated position, and Janie Mork). Anyone who wishes to
Richfield Arts Commission (RAC) Agenda
October 6th, 2022, 7 :00 PM to 8:30 PM
Richfield Community Center 7000 Nicollet
reapply for the commission needs to do so via the application process outlined on the City’s website by
Oct. 31st. If anyone wants to fill out the testimonial the City sent on why it’s great to be a Commissioner,
please do so!
Updates/Info
Fireside Poets/ Cracked Walnut – Framed poem may continue to be displayed on the Bulletin Board
through the winter. Frame was on the main entrance counter at the Community Center during the
meeting, but it was not known why.
Dogs Take the Stage- October 15th – This event currently has no enrollment and may be cancelled by
10/10 if there isn’t any movement. The City as sent an email to their mailing list and relayed the
message that the event/application were posted on social media. During the meeting, RAC noticed that
it wasn’t posted on social media, this could be an opportunity to possibly get some sign-ups. We would
need at least 10 sign-ups to move forward with the event. RAC asked Jessica if a final effort on social
media could be made for this event, ad confirmed that cancelling would be a good idea for this year if
there aren’t enough dogs registered.
Electrical Box Wrap updates – One update – the Farmer’s Market in Veterans Park has a metal bin they
would like to get decorated. They’re advertising in the winter brochure for community photos featuring
localized food, food access awareness.
Staff Update – The Park and Rec Manager position was not filled after the interview process. The City
will reopen the position in the near future to hire for Jan 2023. Amy may continue to serve as Staff
Liasion for RAC, or it may be Jessica. We should know more in November.
The opening game for the new Richfield women’s hockey team, the White Caps, is on Fri. Nov. 18th. All
Commissioners are invited to attend!
Galaxy Foods Mural – The City learned that the final fundraising efforts by the independently-run
Richfield Leadership Network and Mixto Artists Collaborative is for Sealant for the mural.
RAC was informed of the Fall Boutique: Sat. 10/29 from 9am-2pm in the Community Center. This will
feature handmade/fair trade items for sale by local artisans, and some giftable foods (ex: jams). Up to
40 vendors will be approved. RAC members may attend the event to spread the word about
Commissions and open position opportunities, since there will be artists in attendance.
There also will be 3 Winter Markets in Dec. in the art space in Veterans Park (former RAC space) with 25
vendors selling scarves, ornaments, mittens with a “winter” theme. There is an opportunity for RAC to
collaborate on creative placemaking by decorating 3 holiday planters for these events. This will be
added to the November agenda.
Announcements – Joyce thanked everyone who volunteered at the Aug. 20 Crossroads event.
Larry invited RAC members to bring all ideas for 2023 to the November meeting so we can start to look
ahead to the New Year! An idea was brought forth to create nature-based, sustainable crafts with the
community near the Veterans Park playground.
It is important that we have a quorum at the November meeting so we can vote on any final 2022
decisions.