Work SessionItem 1Outcome pending
Preview of Preliminary 2025 Budget, Utility Rates, City Fees, and Capital Improvement Plans
The City Council work session was scheduled to include a high-level preview of the preliminary 2025 operating budget, proposed utility rates, city fee changes, and a Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) for 2025 along with a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) covering 2026–2029. Staff was expected to use the Key Financial Strategies (KFS) spreadsheet to guide long-term financial planning discussion and seek council feedback ahead of a more detailed budget presentation on August 20. The preliminary property tax levy was on track to be set by a September 10 council meeting, with a legal deadline of September 30, 2024 to certify the levy to the County Auditor.
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Key figure: $5,000,000 — City Manager Rodriguez cited a goal of maintaining approximately $5 million in capital reserves as part of the long-term financial strategy.
Potential benefit
This preview was designed to give residents and the council an early look at the city's financial direction, including planned investments in infrastructure and services. A transparent, multi-year capital plan can signal stable, predictable city finances and help prevent deferred maintenance that costs more over time.
Concern to consider
If proposed utility rate increases and fee hikes are adopted, residents and businesses could see higher costs on water bills and city service fees. Once the preliminary levy is set, it legally cannot be increased — but it can be reduced — meaning this early discussion shapes the ceiling for 2025 property taxes.
What happens next: A more detailed budget presentation was scheduled for August 20, 2024. The City Council was then expected to consider and set the preliminary property tax levy on September 10, 2024 — with a hard legal deadline of September 30, 2024 to certify it to the County Auditor. A Truth in Taxation public hearing was scheduled for November 26, 2024, and final budget and levy adoption was planned for December 10, 2024.
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City CouncilItem 1Approved
Approved the agenda
The Council approved the agenda for the August 14, 2024 regular meeting.
Approved 5-0
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City CouncilItem 2.AOutcome pending
Designated City Manager as signing authority for HUD environmental review for Wood Lake Nature Center grant
The Council approved a resolution designating the City Manager as the signing authority for the HUD environmental review required to advance a $3,000,000 HUD Economic Development Initiative grant for the Wood Lake Nature Center Building Project.
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City CouncilItem 2.AApproved
Designated the City Manager as signing authority for HUD environmental review for the Wood Lake Nature Center project
The Council approved a resolution designating the City Manager as the signing authority for the HUD environmental review required to release a $3,000,000 federal Economic Development Initiative grant for the new Wood Lake Nature Center Building project.
Approved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
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City CouncilItem 2.BOutcome pending
Approved Conditional Use Permit and two buffer yard variances for auto repair shop at 7524 Lyndale Avenue South
The Council approved a Conditional Use Permit and two buffer yard variances to allow an auto repair shop to operate at 7524 Lyndale Avenue South, subject to conditions recommended by staff and the Planning Commission.
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City CouncilItem 2.BApproved
Approved a Conditional Use Permit and two buffer yard variances for an auto repair shop at 7524 Lyndale Avenue South
The Council approved a Conditional Use Permit and two buffer yard variances to allow an auto repair shop to operate at 7524 Lyndale Avenue South, reusing the former Barrett Lawn Care property.
Approved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
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City CouncilItem 2.COutcome pending
Entered into Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for assessment services
The Council approved entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for assessment services.
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City CouncilItem 2.CApproved
Approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for assessment services
The Council approved entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for assessment services.
Approved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
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City CouncilItem 2.DOutcome pending
Approved engineering consultant pool agreements for 2024-2025
The Council approved two engineering consultant pool agreements for routine professional engineering services for calendar years 2024 through 2025.
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City CouncilItem 2.DApproved
Approved engineering consultant pool agreements for 2024-2025
The Council approved two engineering consultant pool agreements with selected firms for routine professional engineering services for calendar years 2024 through 2025.
Approved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
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City CouncilItem 2.EOutcome pending
Authorized Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant application for Aster Commons development
The Council adopted a resolution identifying the need for a Livable Communities Demonstration Account Development grant and authorizing an application for grant funds on behalf of the Aster Commons development at 6613-25 Portland Avenue.
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City CouncilItem 2.EApproved
Authorized a Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant application for Aster Commons
The Council adopted a resolution identifying the need for a Livable Communities Demonstration Account Development grant and authorizing an application for grant funds on behalf of the Aster Commons development at 6613-25 Portland Avenue.
Approved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
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City CouncilItem 2.FOutcome pending
Approved agreement with Science Museum of Minnesota for Wood Lake interpretive exhibit planning and design
The Council approved an agreement with the Science Museum of Minnesota for professional services to plan and design interpretive exhibits for the new Wood Lake Nature Center building.
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City CouncilItem 2.FApproved
Approved an agreement with the Science Museum of Minnesota for Wood Lake interpretive exhibit planning and design
The Council approved an agreement between the City and the Science Museum of Minnesota for professional services to plan and design interpretive exhibits for the new Wood Lake Nature Center Building.
Approved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
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City CouncilItem 2.GOutcome pending
Approved reimbursement resolution for utility bond proceeds for Water System Interconnect Project
The Council approved a resolution allowing reimbursement of certain expenditures from future utility bond proceeds for the Water System Interconnect Project.
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City CouncilItem 2.GApproved
Approved a reimbursement resolution tied to future utility bonds for the Water System Interconnect Project
The Council approved a resolution allowing certain expenditures for the Water System Interconnect Project to be reimbursed from proceeds of utility bonds to be issued by the City.
Approved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
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City CouncilItem 3Outcome pending
Consideration of items removed from Consent Calendar
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
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City CouncilItem 3Outcome pending
No items were removed from the consent calendar
The Council did not remove any items from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
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City CouncilItem 4Outcome pending
Approved contract with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49
The Council approved a resolution approving the labor contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
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City CouncilItem 4Approved
Approved the labor contract with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49
The Council approved a resolution approving the contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
Approved 5-0
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City CouncilItem 5Outcome pending
Approved Construction Manager at Risk agreement with M. A. Mortenson for new Wood Lake Nature Center building
The Council approved an agreement with M. A. Mortenson Company for Construction Manager at Risk services for construction of the new Wood Lake Nature Center building.
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City CouncilItem 5Approved
Approved a Construction Manager at Risk agreement with M. A. Mortenson for the new Wood Lake Nature Center Building
The Council approved an agreement between the City of Richfield and M. A. Mortenson Company for Construction Manager at Risk services for construction of the new Wood Lake Nature Center Building.
Approved 5-0
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City CouncilItem 6Outcome pending
Adopted title and ballot language for local option sales tax question for November 5, 2024 election
The Council adopted a resolution setting the title and ballot language for a local option sales tax authorized by the Minnesota Legislature to be submitted to Richfield voters at the November 5, 2024 General Election.
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City CouncilItem 6Approved
Adopted ballot title and language for a local option sales tax question for the November 5, 2024 election
The Council adopted a resolution approving the title and ballot language for a local option sales tax authorized by the Minnesota Legislature to be submitted to Richfield voters at the November 5, 2024 General Election.
Approved 4-1
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City CouncilItem 7Outcome pending
City Manager's Report
The City Manager delivered a report to the Council.
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City CouncilItem 7Outcome pending
Received the City Manager’s report
The Council received the City Manager’s report.
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City CouncilItem 8Outcome pending
Claims and Payroll
The Council approved claims and payroll.
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City CouncilItem 8Approved
Approved claims and payroll
The Council approved claims and payroll.
Approved 5-0
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City CouncilItem 9Outcome pending
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council members shared recognitions and community updates during the 'Hats Off to Hometown Hits' portion of the meeting.
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City CouncilItem 10Approved
Adjourned the meeting
The Council adjourned the meeting.
Approved 5-0
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City CouncilItem Approval of MinutesApproved
Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
The Council approved the minutes of the July 23, 2024 City Council Work Session and the July 23, 2024 City Council Meeting.
Approved 5-0
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