2019-05 CSCREGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
PRESENT CSC: Andy Soto, Lisa Rudolph, Ava Noack, Dan Smieja SCHOOL BOARD: Crystal Brakke STAFF: Amy Markle ABSENT CSC: Kevin Wendt, Art Felgate, Carolyn Engeldinger, Joannette
Cintrón de Núñez, Anne Flake, Danielle Indovino Cawley, Joseph Miller COUNCIL: Edwina Garcia
Call to Order Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. A quorum was not present, so no minutes were approved or actions taken.
Staff Reports Recreation Services (Markle)
Dog Park Update
Work is underway to transition an unused hockey rink to a pilot dog park. The Timberwolves sponsored basketball court revitalization competition is in its final week so all are encouraged
to vote and share the competition with networks as we would significantly benefit from this opportunity to rebuild Roosevelt Park’s court. The annual Memorial Day ceremony will take
place at Veteran’s Park on Monday, May 27th. A. Markle and C. Link toured several parks that utilize universally inclusive park design and will share a presentation with the full commission
in the future to share more detail, especially as we consider the future design of Augsburg Park.
Recycling System in Parks
Gertrude Ulrich Dedication at the Ice Arena/Band Shell Garden
The City Council approved a plaque dedicating the garden at the Band Shell in memory of Gertrude Ulrich. The RFP went out to vendors for all three parks (Nicollet, Taft, Jefferson)
that will be redone this year. Vendors have until the end of June to submit proposals with target completion date being this fall. The organics taskforce has a work session with the
City Council on May 28th, with a vote at the City Council on June 11th. Composting is now available at the Farmers Market! Recycling will be available at Taft, Christian, Roosevelt,
Veteran’s, Heredia, and potentially a few other parks by the end of July. All remaining new parks signs will also be out by the end of July. D. Smieja shared that map signs at Veterans
Park are looking faded and maybe could be taken down in advance of the Band Shell dedication. The Wood Lake boardwalk replacement is progressing with confirmation that it will be paid
for through our insurance. The Band Shell is on track for soft opening on June 6th and a grand opening event on June 9th. Music is lined up for the summer Thursday evening series as
well as Tuesday morning events for children.
Round Up Program at Liquor Stores
Final meetings are taking place to implement a “round up” option at Richfield liquor stores to benefit recreation services! Wood Lake has hired a new naturalist, Brianna Rogers, from
Three Rivers Park District. We are excited to welcome her to Richfield!
Discussion Items (no action taken due to lack of quorum) Capital Improvement Plan and Budget Revisions
A. Markle walked through the changes made to the Capital Improvement Plan draft since the group’s initial review. Changes made include ensuring each year’s total adds up to $450,000
which is our confirmed annual budget for the time being, through conversations about implementing a Park Dedication Fund are continuing.
Other Felgate reported on a seminar he attended regarding the Highline Park in New York City.
Committee Reports Planning Commission: Smieja reported Arts Commission: Noack reported. Friendship City Commission: Markle reported Honoring All Veterans Memorial: Markle reported
Organics Recycling: Markle reported.
Other/Next Meeting/Adjournment Regular June Meeting: Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave).
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm.
May 21, 2019
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.