2018-07 CSCREGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
PRESENT CSC:Anne Flake, Kevin Wendt, Dan Smieja, Lisa Rudolph, Art Felgate, Ron Macklem STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans ABSENT CSC: Hayley Hadges, Danielle Indovino Cawley Diana
Bautista, Carolyn Engeldinger, Joannette Cintrón de Núñez PLAN COM: Rick Jabs COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia SCHOOL BOARD: Crystal Brakke
Call to Order Topitzhofer called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm.
Approval of Minutes/Agenda Minutes and Agenda: Felgate moved to approve the minutes of the May regular meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on the Richfield Pool and the 4th of July Celebration.
Discussion Items Dog Park Planning Process
Topitzhofer summarized the project and explained the planning group that will be assembled, including members of the Rotary Club, Recreation and Public Works staff, two members of the
CSC, and a consultant. Rudolph, Felgate, and Macklem expressed interest in serving on a planning group.
2019 Play Equipment Replacement Planning Process
Topitzhofer outlined the process for replacing the play equipment at Jefferson, Nicollet, and Taft Parks in 2019 (neighborhood meetings, RFP, selection committee, recommendation). Flake
and Wendt expressed interest in serving on the committee.
Action Items Friends of Wood Lake Board Appointment
Flake moved to appoint Kathryn Louis to a three-year term on the Friends of Wood Lake Board. Approved, ayes all.
Cancel August 21 Regular Meeting
Flake moved to cancel the August regular CSC meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Committee Reports Friends of Wood Lake Board: Macklem was appointed as liaison. Planning Commission: Smieja reported. Arts Commission: Rudolph/Topitzhofer reported on the new $10,000/yr
public art fund. Richfield Bandshell: Topitzhofer reported that the roof is roughed in. Organics Task Force: Topitzhofer reported that the group has a $15,000 grant from Hennepin
County and the group has picked out two sites: Wood Lake Nature Center and Hope Church. Goal to open the sites by September 1.
Other/Next Meeting/Adjournment Regular September Meeting: Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
Adjournment: Basso moved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
July 17, 2018
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.