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Tuesday, May 14, 2024 · 26 topics, explained in plain English
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City CouncilItem 2Outcome pending
The City Council recognized Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month by proclamation.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 2Outcome pending
The council issued a proclamation recognizing Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 3Outcome pending
The City Council recognized National Police Week by proclamation.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 3Outcome pending
The council issued a proclamation recognizing National Police Week.
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City CouncilItem 4AOutcome pending
The City Council considered and approved an annual temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Academy of Holy Angels, 6600 Nicollet Avenue South, for the Holy Angels Rock the Lawn event scheduled for June 14, 2024.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 4AOutcome pending
The council approved an annual temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Academy of Holy Angels, 6600 Nicollet Avenue South, for the Holy Angels Rock the Lawn event on June 14, 2024.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 4BOutcome pending
The City Council considered and approved a resolution authorizing West Hennepin Affordable Land Housing Trust, doing business as Homes Within Reach, to use Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Homeownership Assistance Program funding in Richfield.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 4BOutcome pending
The council approved a resolution authorizing West Hennepin Affordable Land Housing Trust, doing business as Homes Within Reach, to use Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Homeownership Assistance Program funds in Richfield.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 4COutcome pending
The City Council considered and approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the annual wrestling event scheduled for June 15, 2024 at Fred Babcock VFW #5555, 6715 Lakeshore Drive.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 4COutcome pending
The council approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the annual wrestling event on June 15, 2024, at Fred Babcock VFW #5555, 6715 Lakeshore Drive.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 4DOutcome pending
The City Council considered and approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Fourth of July Committee events at Veterans Memorial Park on July 3 and 4, 2024.
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City CouncilItem 4DOutcome pending
The council approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Fourth of July Committee events at Veterans Memorial Park on July 3 and 4, 2024.
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City CouncilItem 4EOutcome pending
The City Council considered and approved renewal of the contract with the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children program through May 31, 2024 so the city could continue receiving federal grant funding for public safety and police work.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 4EOutcome pending
The council approved renewing the contract with the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children program through May 31, 2024, so Public Safety/Police could continue receiving federal grant funding.
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City CouncilItem 4FOutcome pending
The City Council considered and approved the bid tabulation and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Valley Paving, Inc. for the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway Improvements Project in the amount of $279,628. The Council also authorized the City Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further Council consideration.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 4FOutcome pending
The council approved the bid tabulation and authorized the mayor and city manager to execute a contract with Valley Paving, Inc. for the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway Improvements Project in the amount of $279,628. The council also authorized the city manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further council action.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 4GOutcome pending
The City Council considered and approved a resolution authorizing execution of MnDOT Agreement #1056595 for disbursement of state Active Transportation Program funds for the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway Pedestrian Improvements Project.
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City CouncilItem 4GOutcome pending
The council approved a resolution authorizing execution of MnDOT Agreement #1056595 for disbursement of state Active Transportation Program funds for the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway Pedestrian Improvements Project.
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City CouncilItem 4HOutcome pending
The City Council considered and approved a resolution accepting a stock donation from Carl Sandberg for Wood Lake Nature Center in an amount between $64,290 and $74,900, and authorized the Recreation Services Director to apply the funds for Wood Lake Nature Center consistent with the donor’s direction.
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City CouncilItem 4HOutcome pending
The council approved a resolution accepting a stock donation from Carl Sandberg for Wood Lake Nature Center in an amount estimated between $64,290 and $74,900, and authorized the Recreation Services Director to apply the funds for Wood Lake Nature Center consistent with the donor's direction.
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City CouncilItem 5Outcome pending
The council did not remove any items from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
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City CouncilItem 6Outcome pending
The City Council held a public hearing on approving host designation for the City of Deephaven to issue revenue bonds to finance construction of a charter school facility in Burnsville and refinance the issuer’s 2017 charter school lease revenue bonds for Seven Hills Preparatory Academy at 1401 West 76th Street in Richfield. The agenda showed the public hearing item, but no minutes were available to confirm final action beyond the hearing being scheduled.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 6Outcome pending
The council held a public hearing on approving host designation for the City of Deephaven to issue revenue bonds for construction of a charter school facility in Burnsville and refinancing of the issuer’s 2017 charter school lease revenue bonds tied to Seven Hills Preparatory Academy at 1401 West 76th Street in Richfield. The agenda identified the item as a public hearing, but no final action or outcome was provided in the supplied materials.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗
City CouncilItem 8Outcome pending
The agenda listed claims and payroll for council consideration, but the supplied materials did not provide any action details or outcome.
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City CouncilItem 9Outcome pending
The agenda included a discussion item titled 'Hats Off to Hometown Hits,' but the supplied materials did not provide any action details or outcome.
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City CouncilItem Approval of MinutesOutcome pending
The council approved the minutes of the April 23, 2024 joint HRA/Council/Planning Commission work session, the April 23, 2024 City Council work session, and the April 23, 2024 City Council meeting.
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Sources: City Council agenda (city portal) ↗