2020-06 CSCRICHFIELD COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE CSC.REGULAR COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
WebEx Meeting
PRESENT
CSC: Stephanie Nwaudo, Lisa Rudolph, David Benson, Mejbah Ahmed, Kevin Wendt, Art Felgate, Joseph Miller, Heather MacDonald
STAFF: John Evans, Amy Markle, Kris Weiby, Paul Smithson <PLANNING COMMISSION: Jim Rudolph
ABSENT
CSC: Dan Smieja, Anne Flake
Call to OrderIntroductions
Chair Rudolph called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Members introduced themselves.
Approval of Minutes
Felgate moved, seconded by Wendt, to approve the minutes of the May 2020 meeting. Approved, ayes all.
Staff Reports
Recreation Services
Recreation Services Director Markle reported on the following:
Staff working home/office. Virtual recreation programs (videos, online activities, etc); transitioning to self-guided programs.
Free lunch program with the Richfield Schools
Paul Smithson, new Nature Center Manager, was introduced
Discussion Items
COVID-19 Impacts
Markle reviewed some of the modified programs that have resumed since restrictions have loosened (Farmers Market, Paddleshare at Taft, tennis lessons, shelter rentals, some youth athletics,
Urban Wildland will be held as a virtual race). She mentioned a grant application that was submitted for Hennepin County money for summer youth programs.
Playground Projects Update
Markle reviewed the playground projects that are funded for 2020 and will be constructed in 2020: Washington (community build), Madison (community build), Taft (funded by Three Rivers
Park District), and the all-inclusive playground at Augsburg Park (Richfield was awarded the state bonding grant).
Ice Arena Refrigeration Project
Facility Manager Weiby reviewed the refrigeration system replacement project at the Richfield Ice Arena; project is on schedule and ice should be made in the first week of August.
Committee Reports
Transportation Commission: Wendt Friends of Wood Lake: Nwaudo <Planning Commission: Benson/J. Rudolph Arts Commission: Felgate/Markle Friendship City Commission: Markle/Smithson <Sustainability
Commission: MacDonald
Other/Next Meeting/Adjournment
Regular July Meeting: <Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 pm, WebEx
Adjournment: < Meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm
June 16, 2020