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2021 Activities
Little Library
Donations still needed. Have one box left to stock little library. Little library was vandalized by
someone, who cut the cord to the solar light box. Mary Kaye Champa will contact the Rotary or
work with the city to fix.
Trunk or Treat and Dogs Take the Stage
Trunk or Treat scheduled October 16, 4‐7 p.m. at the Morse Nielsen Funeral Home. RAC will
host “Dogs Take the Stage” at 5:30 p.m. at the Richfield Bandshell. Eight dogs have registered;
registration will be available through event day. RAC will table, MC and decorate at the event.
Mia Simpson will help recruit a photographer.
Staff Update
$1025 left in budget.
Request for proposals have been advertised for two art installations at the Home Depot and multi‐family
housing development. Open concept for ideas.
RAC city council presentation November 23.
Several RAC members had a discussion with the Minnesota State Arts Board about the city of Richfield,
community efforts and COVID‐19 impacts. RAC reported no negative impacts on funding related to
COVID.
Last meeting of the year November 4.
Announcements
Recreation Department received two awards from the MRPA for virtual programming and dog park.
Crossroads Panorama will present Scroogetta November 12‐14. Aric Bieganek will play two roles in the
play. See the CRP website for details.
Looking for local artists to display artwork in city hall display case and community center lobby.
Adjourn