10-10-2023 Work SessionCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
City Council Work Session
October 10, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Supple called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members
Present:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Sean Hayford Oleary; Ben Whalen; Simon Trautmann;
and Sharon Christensen
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Dustin Leslie, City Clerk; Chris Swanson,
Management Analyst; Karl Huemiller, Recreation Programming Manager;
Amy Markle, Recreation Services Director; Mike Dobesh, Fire Chief; Alex
Crofford, Fire Captain; Joey Krieter, Firefighter.
ITEM #1
RECREATION PROGRAMMING MANAGER, KARL HUEMILLER, AND
RECREATION SERVICE DIRECTOR, AMY MARKLE, WILL PRESENT
ON THE CURRENT RECREATION FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE
SOME RECOMMENDED UPDATES TO THE PROGRAM.
Recreation Director Markle introduced the topic as well as interim Recreation Director Karl
Huemiller.
Director Markle and Recreation Programming Manager Huemiller gave the presentation
covering Recreation Fee Assistance programs including passport program, Richfield READY, and the
Emily Day Scholarship.
There was a general discussion between staff and Council regarding eligibility and plans if
revenue runs out.
The presentation ended with interim Recreation Programming Manager Huemiller giving
Council recommendations and asking for feedback.
Council Member Trautmann stated he knew of businesses who would likely be able to sponsor
these programs. He stated the programs were great but wanted to see them go further with less cost
burden for those who qualified for pool passes.
Council Member Hayford Oleary asked about potential revenue loss if there was more help
with the pool passes. Recreation Programming Manager Huemiller stated it would be fine if they
lowered the cost burden. Council Member Hayford Oleary then asked if more capacity due to pool
passes would make it too crowded. Director Markle stated it should not be a problem with the added
residents. Finally, there was a discussion about logistics and how residents would receive the passes.
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There was a discussion between staff and Council Members about adding community garden
plots to the eligibility program.
Director Markle stated staff would start the pool passes at 50% off for eligible recipients to see
what happens as a pilot in 2024. There was also a discussion about how the city works with the
School District on these types of programs.
ITEM #2 RECOGNITION OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK AND TRAINING IN HANDS-ONLY
CPR
Fire Chief Dobesh gave the presentation covering calls for service, RFD value, importance of
CPR, first aid, and common signs of heart attack and stroke. He also gave a firsthand demonstration
of how to perform CPR. Dobesh finished the presentation with telling Council Members what to do in
certain life or death instances.
Council thanked Chief Dobesh and the Fire Department for the important work they do.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Supple adjourned the work session at 6:40 pm.
Date Approved: October 10, 2023
Mary B. Supple
Mayor
Dustin Leslie Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager