2019-09 CSCRICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
PRESENT
CSC: Kevin Wendt, Carolyn Engeldinger, Lisa Rudolph, Art Felgate, Dan Smieja, Anne Flake, Joannette Cintrón de Núñez
STAFF: John Evans, Amy Markle, Patrick Martin SCHOOL BOARD: Crystal Brakke
ABSENT
CSC: Danielle Indovino Cawley, Joseph Miller
Call to Order
Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
Approval of Minutes/Agenda
Minutes and Agenda: Felgate moved to approve the minutes of the regular July meeting and this evening’s agenda. Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Recreation Services Director Markle reported on the following:
Ice Arena Refrigeration Project Information Sessions
Play Equipment Replacement at Jefferson, Nicollet, and Taft Parks
Wood Lake Boardwalk Repair
Tree Trust: Tree Planting at Veterans Park
Open Streets at Penn Fest
Sustainability Specialist Position and possible subcommittee/commission formation
Discussion Items
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan/Permit
Public Works Engineer Martin reviewed the process for renewing the City’s MS4 permit from MPCA and outlined the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Rudolph asked if more social
media posts and publicity could more widely publicize the Adopt-A-Drain program and other best practices for <stormwater management.
Action Items
Friends of Wood Lake Board Appointments
The group reviewed the three applicants for the Friends of Wood Lake Board: Engeldinger moved, seconded, to appoint Jacob Good, Kay Roseland, and Katie Williams to the Friends of Wood
Lake Board. Approved, ayes all.
Inclusive Playground Design Concept
Markle reviewed two proposals submitted for the all-inclusive playground design at Augsburg Park from two vendors on the State of Minnesota contract (Northland Recreation and Landscape
Structures). She said that, with capital improvement funds from the liquor stores, round-up money from the liquor stores, and other possible grant sources, the project is hoping to be
funded for 2020. She said that the plans will be reviewed with Fraser Community Services and asked the CSC to consider overall design between the two proposals. Flake suggested that
the lot be fenced in. Markle said that a fence company may be willing to donate some goods or services. Rudolph said that some parks feature a permanent sign to recognize donors and
contributors. Markle said that the inclusive playground will be the source of round-up money at the liquor stores again in December. Members of the group suggested more benches all around
the lot and ensure wheelchair-accessible swings for the first proposal. Markle said that Northland was more willing to work around the existing trees and can work with us to alter the
concept, including adding fencing. Flake moved to recommend approval of Northland Recreation for the all-inclusive playground project, seconded. Wendt expressed reservations about only
considering two proposals, one of which is much larger in scope. Markle said that she could bring other proposals in October. Flake had concerns about a grant deadline that Markle outlined.
Wendt asked if a proposal could be considered at a special meeting prior to the grant deadline. Markle said that these two proposals took each vendor a month to assemble. Approved, six
yes, one no (Wendt).
Dog Park Location <Tabled until October.
Committee Reports
Transportation Commission: Felgate <Planning Commission: Rudolph Arts Commission: Markle
Friendship City Commission: Markle Honoring All Veterans Memorial: Markle
Other/Next Meeting/Adjournment
Regular October Meeting: <Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 pm, Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave).
Adjournment: < Meeting adjourned at 8:44 pm.
September 17, 2019