City CouncilItem 5AOutcome pending
First reading of wetland protection ordinance update
The council considered a first reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 427 to add wetland buffer requirements consistent with Minnehaha Creek Watershed District rules and to clarify decision-making and appeals for Wetland Conservation Act decisions. This updated local environmental standards affecting development and land use near wetlands.
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City CouncilItem 5COutcome pending
First reading of erosion, water resource, and well drilling code amendments
The council considered a first reading of ordinance amendments to City Code sections 428, 429, and 620 covering erosion and sediment control, water resource management, and well drilling. The changes would update technical rules that affect construction practices and water protection.
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City CouncilItem 5DOutcome pending
Accepted grant extension to fund a DWI enforcement officer
The council considered accepting Office of Traffic Safety funds through an extension of an original four-year grant to fully fund an officer dedicated to DWI enforcement in Richfield. The action supported continued impaired-driving enforcement without adding the full cost to local taxpayers.
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City CouncilItem 5GOutcome pending
First reading of cannabis business zoning regulations
The council considered a first reading of an ordinance amendment establishing zoning regulations for cannabis businesses. This set the framework for where cannabis-related businesses could locate and how they would fit into the city’s land-use rules.
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City CouncilItem 5HOutcome pending
Awarded 2024 Citywide Concrete Project contract
The council considered awarding a $107,780 contract to Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. for the 2024 Citywide Concrete Project and authorizing the City Manager to approve contract changes under $175,000. The project concerned city concrete infrastructure such as sidewalks, curbs, or related repairs.
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City CouncilItem 5IOutcome pending
Approved additional design services for Wood Lake Nature Center building project
The council considered a $181,500 amendment to the HGA Architects contract for the Wood Lake Nature Center Building Project to add professional services and clarify architectural service details. The action advanced planning and design work for a major city facility project.
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City CouncilItem 7Outcome pending
Considered assessments for unpaid garbage collection charges
The council held a public hearing on proposed assessments for unpaid garbage collection services from private property within the residential organized collection system for the prior service period. If adopted, the unpaid charges would be certified to property taxes.
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City CouncilItem 10Outcome pending
Considered certifying delinquent utility and code-related charges to property taxes
The council held a public hearing on proposed assessments for delinquent utility accounts, false alarm charges, public health or safety hazard charges, weed eradication charges, and vacant property registration fees. The action would move unpaid city-related charges onto property tax rolls.
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City CouncilItem 11Outcome pending
Supported the Nicollet Avenue preferred concept from 77th Street to 66th Street
The council considered adopting a resolution supporting the County State Aid Highway 52 (Nicollet Avenue) preferred concept between 77th Street and 66th Street, as recommended by the Transportation Commission. The action signaled the city’s position on a major corridor design that could shape future traffic, safety, and streetscape improvements.
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