2018-09 CSCREGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
PRESENT CSC:Kevin Wendt, Lisa Rudolph, Art Felgate, Andy Soto, Ava Noack STAFF: Jim Topitzhofer, John Evans ABSENT CSC: Danielle Indovino Cawley Dan Smieja, Carolyn Engeldinger, Ron
Macklem, Anne Flake, Joannette Cintrón de Núñez PLAN COM: Rick Jabs COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia SCHOOL BOARD: Crystal Brakke
Call to Order Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
New Members Andy Soto and Ava Noack
Staff Reports Recreation Services
Topitzhofer reported on…
Three Rivers Park District Fall Expo at Taft Park, including a kickoff of the kayak and paddleboard rental program.
Open Streets at Penn Fest saw attendance of about 6,000.
Three Rivers Park District inviting participation in an online survey about programs/facilities.
Discussion Items Washington Park Preliminary Site Plan
Topitzhofer presented the site plan for the redevelopment of Washington Park, which will happen in conjunction with the 77th Street Underpass Project. Several members voiced support
for retaining one soccer field for older kids (13+) in the north-south position instead of trying to fit an additional field for younger kids. Several members also expressed a preference
for the new location of the sledding hill over the existing location.
2019 Play Equipment Replacement at Taft, Jefferson, and Nicollet Parks
Topitzhofer said that he, Wendt and Flake will be meeting with a consultant in October to learn about inclusive playgrounds. Following that, neighborhood meetings will be held to note
preferences for the parks.
Dog Park Proposal for Professional Services
Topitzhofer presented the proposal from WSB for planning services for a dog park. Next step: planning meeting with the task force, which includes Rudolph, Macklem, and Felgate, as well
as representatives from the Richfield Rotary. The group agreed to proceed.
Committee Reports Friends of Wood Lake Board: Topitzhofer reported that the FOWL endowment fund will work with the St. Paul Foundation on new investment strategies. Planning Commission:
Rudolph reported. Arts Commission: Topitzhofer reported on the $10,000/year public art fund. Friendship City Commission: Topitzhofer reported. Honoring All Vets Memorial: Topitzhofer
reported. Organics Task Force: Topitzhofer reported that the project is awaiting final approval of the $15,000 grant from Hennepin County. The two drop-off sites will be Wood Lake
Nature Center and Hope Church.
Other/Next Meeting/Adjournment Regular October Meeting: Tuesday, October 16, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned by consensus at 8:04 pm.
September 18, 2018
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.