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
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 4Outcome pendingYour input welcome
Open Forum
The Commission opened the floor for public comments, which residents can share in person at the meeting or by contacting Recreation Services staff at 612-861-9385 or recreation@richfieldmn.gov.
final tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Potential benefit
Residents get a direct channel to raise concerns or ideas about Richfield's recreation programs and facilities.
Concern to consider
No formal response is guaranteed during Open Forum; comments are for informational purposes only.
What happens next: Any comments raised may be referred to staff for follow-up or added to a future agenda.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 5aDiscussed
Staff Report: Richfield Outdoor Pool
Facilities Manager Kris Weiby was scheduled to update the Commission on Richfield Outdoor Pool operations; the pool's renovation project had been on schedule to reopen June 12, 2026, at 630 East 66th Street.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
Potential benefit
Residents get an update on whether the newly renovated outdoor pool is operating as planned for summer 2026.
Concern to consider
Any delays or budget overruns in the pool renovation could affect the summer swim season.
What happens next: Staff will continue managing pool operations for the 2026 season; further updates may be given at future meetings.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 5bDiscussed
Staff Report: Recreation Services
Recreation Services Director Karl Huemiller was scheduled to update the Commission on the Wood Lake building project (on track for completion in November 2026), Master Park Plan public engagement efforts, and a proposed alcohol ordinance update to allow alcohol at Wood Lake events and possibly weekly park entertainment.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
Potential benefit
Residents learn about upcoming park improvements, a new community input process for the Master Park Plan, and potential changes allowing alcohol at park events.
Concern to consider
A proposed alcohol ordinance change for parks and Wood Lake events could raise concerns among some families about alcohol presence in public park spaces.
What happens next: Staff will proceed with Master Park Plan public engagement, continue Wood Lake construction toward a November 2026 completion, and bring the alcohol ordinance update forward for further Council consideration.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 6Discussed
Other Business
No specific items were listed under Other Business for the June 16, 2026 meeting.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
Potential benefit
Reserves time for any unscheduled matters Commission members wish to raise.
Concern to consider
No concerns identified; no items were listed.
What happens next: No action anticipated unless raised during the meeting.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗
Community Services CommissionItem 7Discussed
Committee Reports
Commission members were scheduled to give brief updates from the Transportation Commission, FOWL Board, Planning Commission, Arts Commission (currently vacant), and Sustainability Commission.
informational or procedural item — no vote taken
Potential benefit
Keeps residents informed about cross-commission activity affecting transportation, sustainability, and parks like Wood Lake.
Concern to consider
The Arts Commission seat remains vacant, meaning arts-related updates and advocacy may be limited.
What happens next: Commission members will continue to report on their respective committees at future meetings; the Arts Commission vacancy remains open for appointment.
Sources: Community Services Commission agenda (city portal) ↗