Special MeetingItem 2.a.Approved
Closed Session: Performance Evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez
The City Council held a closed-session meeting to review City Manager Katie Rodriguez's 2026 performance evaluation and provide feedback following an initial closed session held June 9, 2026. Council must summarize its conclusions about the evaluation at the next open meeting on June 23, 2026. No public discussion of the evaluation's substance occurred during this session.
Passed 4-0
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Potential benefit
An annual performance review of the City Manager helps ensure city government is well-run, accountable, and aligned with Council priorities, which affects the quality of services all residents rely on.
Concern to consider
Because this was a closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, residents will not learn the details of the discussion, only a summary of conclusions at the June 23, 2026 meeting.
What happens next: The City Council will summarize its conclusions regarding the City Manager's performance evaluation at its next regular, open meeting on June 23, 2026.
Sources: Special Meeting agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 4Discussed
Open Forum
The Commission held its scheduled Open Forum for public comment at the June 16, 2026 meeting. No members of the public offered comments or submitted written statements.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
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Potential benefit
Provides a standing opportunity for residents to raise concerns directly to the Commission.
Concern to consider
No comments were received this session, so no new resident concerns were addressed.
What happens next: Open Forum recurs at each regular CSC meeting, including the next one on July 21, 2026.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 5aDiscussed
Richfield Outdoor Pool Facility Tour
Facilities Manager Kris Weiby led Commission members on a tour of the Richfield Outdoor Pool and Splash Pad just before the June 16, 2026 meeting, following the completion of the pool's renovation and its reopening on June 12, 2026.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
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Potential benefit
Residents now have access to a newly renovated outdoor pool and splash pad that reopened June 12, 2026.
Concern to consider
No concerns noted; the renovation and reopening were reported as complete and on schedule.
What happens next: The pool and splash pad remain open for the summer season under Recreation Services management.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 5bDiscussed
Recreation Services Director Report
Recreation Services Director Karl Huemiller updated the Commission on several projects: the Wood Lake building project remains on track for a November 2026 completion, the pool renovation is complete with the pool opening June 12, the Master Park Plan public engagement campaign is underway, summer programs show strong participation, a Green Corps member is joining to support sustainability work, and the Natural Resources Plan will go before the City Council on July 14, 2026 for a public comment period. He also noted Arena lobby updates have been scaled back for budget reasons, with work starting later this summer.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
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Potential benefit
Residents will soon have new opportunities to weigh in on the Natural Resources Plan and Master Park Plan, and can look forward to a completed Wood Lake building by November 2026.
Concern to consider
The Ice Arena lobby renovation has been delayed and reduced in scope due to budget constraints.
What happens next: The Natural Resources Plan goes before the City Council on July 14, 2026, opening a public comment period; the Wood Lake building is expected to be complete in November 2026; scaled-back Arena lobby work will begin later this summer.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 6Discussed
Other Business
No items were raised under Other Business at the June 16, 2026 meting.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
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Potential benefit
No new matters were introduced at this time.
Concern to consider
No new matters were introduced at this time.
What happens next: No follow-up actions were identified.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 7Discussed
Committee Reports
Commission members gave updates on affiliated bodies: Jessica Johnson Kreps reported on Friends of Wood Lake, Recreation Services Director Huemiller reported on the Arts Commission, and Margaux Meyer reported on the Sustainability Commission.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
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Potential benefit
Keeps residents informed about coordination between the Community Services Commission and other city bodies overseeing parks, arts, and sustainability.
Concern to consider
No specific resident concerns were raised in these reports.
What happens next: Committee reports continue at each regular CSC meeting.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 8Discussed
Next Meeting Scheduling
The Commission scheduled its next regular meeting for July 21, 2026, to be held at the Richfield Municipal Center, 6700 Portland Avenue.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
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Potential benefit
Gives residents advance notice of when and where they can next attend or comment before the Commission.
Concern to consider
No concerns; this is routine scheduling.
What happens next: The next regular CSC meeting will occur July 21, 2026 at the Richfield Municipal Center.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗