City Commission Approves Wood Lake Board Appointment Unanimously
Richfield's Community Services Commission unanimously approved Allison Tripp to a three-year term on the Friends of Wood Lake Board on May 19, reflecting the city's commitment to community volunteer leadership. The commission also heard updates on several major recreation projects moving forward this summer.
The Community Services Commission voted 7-0 to appoint Tripp to the Friends of Wood Lake Board. CSC Member Vrieze Daniels moved for approval, with CSC Member Meyer seconding the motion. The appointment underscores the city's effort to engage residents in managing local parks and natural areas.
During the meeting at Richfield Municipal Center's Heredia Conference Room, Recreation Services Director Huemiller provided updates on several key projects. The Wood Lake building project remains on schedule for completion in November, while the Richfield Outdoor Pool renovation is nearing completion with a June 12 opening date. The city is also advancing its Master Park Plan, which will include public engagement through surveys and focus groups.
The commission also heard from Facilities Manager Weiby about operations at the Richfield Ice Arena, including budget performance, participation numbers, and ongoing renovation work. Additionally, the commission received reports from the Planning Commission and Sustainability Commission, presented by CSC Members Vrieze Daniels and Meyer respectively.
Looking ahead, the city is proposing updates to its alcohol ordinance to allow alcoholic beverages at events held at Wood Lake and city parks. The commission discussed these changes as part of broader efforts to support community gatherings and programming. The next Community Services Commission meeting is expected to be held at the Richfield Outdoor Pool, pending final confirmation.
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## Richfield Community Services Commission
## Agenda
June 16, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
## Richfield Outdoor Pool
630 East 66th Street
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Meeting minutes of the Regular Community Services Commission Meeting on May 19, 2026.
## 4. Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person at the meeting or by contacting Recreation
Services staff at 612-861-9385 or recreation@richfieldmn.gov.
## 5. Staff Reports
## a. Richfield Outdoor Pool (Weiby)
b. Recreation Services (Huemiller)
## 6. Other Business
## 7. Committee Reports
a. Transportation Commission (Bradley)
b. FOWL Board (Johnson-Kreps)
## c. Planning Commission (Vrieze Daniels)
d. Arts Commission (Vacant)
e. Sustainability Commission (Meyer)
## 8. Next Meeting
## a. Regular CSC Meeting: July 21, 2026
## Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
9. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Community Services Commission agenda packet located by the
entrance. The Community Services Commission agenda packet is also available electronically on the City of Richfield’s website.
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## Richfield Community Services Commission Minutes
May 19, 2026
## Richfield Municipal Center
## Heredia Conference Room
## 6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
## Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Johanson at 7:01 p.m. on May 19, 2026, in the Heredia Room.
## CSC Present:
## Grace McCarthy, Margaux Meyer, Tessa Johanson, Susie Luttenegger,
## David Vrieze Daniels, Jonathan Doten, Max Weinberger
CSC Absent: Husniyah Bradley, Kris Anderson, Jim Reilly, Jessica Johnson Kreps
## Staff Present:
## Karl Huemiller, Recreation Services Director; Kris Weiby, Facilities Manager;
## John Evans, Analyst
2.
Approval of the Agenda
MOTION: made by CSC Member Johanson, seconded by CSC Member McCarthy, to approve the CSC
agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: CSC Members McCarthy, Meyer, Johanson, Luttenegger, Vrieze Daniels, Doten, and
Weinberger.
Motion carried: 7-0
3.
## Approval of Minutes
MOTION: made by CSC Member Johanson, seconded by CSC Member Doten, to approve the minutes of the
(3a) joint meeting of the Sustainability Commission and Community Services Commission from April 21, 2026,
and (3b) Regular CSC Meeting from April 21, 2026.
Voting Aye: CSC Members McCarthy, Meyer, Johanson, Luttenegger, Vrieze Daniels, Doten, and
Weinberger.
Motion carried: 7-0
a.
## Joint Sustainability/CSC Meeting Minutes (4-21-26)
b.
## Regular April Meeting Minutes (4-21-26)
4.
## Open Forum
No public comments were made.
a.
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to participate
virtually. For more information on submitting comments for Community Services Commission meetings,
please contact John Evans (jevans@richfieldmn.gov, 612-861-9395).
5.
## Staff Reports
a.
## Ice Arena (Weiby)
Facilities Manager Weiby presented a summary of the Richfield Ice Arena operations, budget, participation
numbers, renovations in progress, and goals for the future.
b.
## Recreation Services (Huemiller)
Recreation Services Director Huemiller reported on the following:
• Wood Lake building project on track for completion in November.
• Pool renovation project is on schedule for the pool to open June 12.
• Master Park Plan work: staff prepping for public engagement, statistical-valid survey, and focus
groups.
• Alcohol ordinance is being updated to allow alcohol for events at Wood Lake and, possibly, weekly
entertainment in the parks.
6.
## Action Items
a.
## Friends of Wood Lake Board Appointment
MOTION: made by CSC Member Vrieze Daniels, seconded by Meyer, to appoint Allison Tripp to a three-
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year term on the Friends of Wood Lake Board.
Voting Aye: CSC Members McCarthy, Meyer, Johanson, Luttenegger, Vrieze Daniels, Doten, and
Weinberger.
Motion carried: 7-0
7.
## Committee Reports
(7c) Planning Commission report from CSC Member Vrieze Daniels.
(7e) Sustainability Commission report from CSC Member Meyer.
a.
## Transportation Commission (Bradley)
b.
## FOWL Board (Johnson-Kreps)
c.
## Planning Commission (Vrieze Daniels)
d.
## Arts Commission (Vacant)
e.
## Sustainability Commission (Meyer)
8.
## Next Meeting
a.
## Regular CSC Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 pm
## Richfield Municipal Center (Heredia Room)
The group discussed the possibility of meeting at the Richfield Outdoor Pool for the next meeting
9.
## Adjournment
MOTION: made by CSC Chair Johanson, seconded by Luttenegger, to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Voting Aye: CSC Members McCarthy, Meyer, Johanson, Luttenegger, Vrieze Daniels, Doten, and
Weinberger.
Motion carried: 7-0
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