The Community Services Commission is an advisory group, appointed by the
City Council to discuss and provide feedback on City issues relating to recreation, parks,
public works and any other issues as directed. The CSC either provides guidance to staff,
discusses an issue with others active in the community, or formally recommends a course of
action to the City Council. The CSC also appoints the Board of Directors to the Friends of
Wood Lake (FOWL), a fund-raising organization for the Wood Lake Nature Center.
Issues brought to the
CSC for review will typically originate from one of two City departments: Recreation
Services and Public Works. The Recreation Services Department includes the Community
Center, Wood Lake Nature Center, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Adventure Gardens Mini-Golf and
the Ice Arena. It is also the department that administers recreation programs and services
for all ages and for people with disabilities, park improvement projects and special
recreation projects. Issues raised by the Public Works Department may include parks
maintenance, streets maintenance, water and wastewater maintenance, transportation and
forestry issues.
Jim Topitzhofer, Recreation Services Director, 612-861-9394
John Evans, Administrative Aide, 612-861-9395
