Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, September 9, 2025
14 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 3ApprovedPassed 4-0
Approval of the September 9, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda
The Council approved the agenda for the September 9, 2025 regular meeting as presented, with no changes.
Item 4ApprovedPassed 4-0
Approval of August 26, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
The Council approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting, formally certifying the record of those proceedings.
Item 5Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Open Forum: Resident Concerns on Storage Container Ordinance and Code Enforcement Equity
Richfield resident Candace raised concerns during Open Forum about the upcoming portable storage container ordinance (Item 10B), questioning whether limits apply per property or per owner, noting that RVs and large vehicles cause similar sidewalk-blocking and aesthetic issues, and describing being cited after only 29 days of using a storage pod to clear out her late mother's home. She also raised concerns about equity in code enforcement.
Item 6Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Supple read a proclamation celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, presented to Principal Garcia of Sheridan Hills Elementary, recognizing the contributions of Richfield's Latino community.
Item 7AApprovedPassed 4-0
Approval of Disbursements and Claims
The Council approved total disbursements of $3,049,862.37, consisting of $1,934,670.15 in accounts payable checks (Aug 22-Sep 5, 2025) and $1,115,192.22 in payroll paid Aug 29, 2025, as part of the consent calendar.
Item 7BApprovedPassed 4-0
First Reading: Ordinance Amending Fee Schedule (Appendix D) for Building, Planning, and Zoning Fees
The Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Richfield City Code Appendix D (Fee Schedule) related to building, planning, and zoning fees, and scheduled a public hearing for the second reading at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Item history
Item 7CApprovedPassed 4-0
Resolution Approving Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2025 Revised and 2026 Budget
The Council adopted Resolution No. 12334, approving the Affordable Housing Trust Fund's 2025 Revised Budget and its 2026 Budget, setting the financial plan for the city's affordable housing programs.
Item history
- Sep 10, 2024 · City Council
- Sep 9, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7DApprovedPassed 4-0
Resolution on Bond Reimbursement for Veterans Memorial Park Project
The Council adopted Resolution No. 12335, declaring the city's official intent to reimburse certain project expenditures from proceeds of general obligation bonds to be issued for the Veterans Memorial Park project.
Item 7EApprovedPassed 4-0
Setting Public Hearing Date for I-494 Corridor Vision Project 2 Municipal Consent
The Council set October 28, 2025 as the date for a public hearing regarding municipal consent for Project 2 of the I-494 Corridor Vision.
Item history
- Sep 9, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · Needs Public Input
Item 10AApprovedPassed 4-0
Second Reading: Ordinance Amending Wildlife Feeding Regulations
The Council approved the second reading of Bill No. 2025-06, amending Subsection 905.40 of the Richfield Code of Ordinances pertaining to feeding wild animals, in response to numerous resident complaints about excessive wildlife feeding in yards. The Council also approved Resolution No. 12336 authorizing summary publication of the ordinance, correcting a clerical error identified during the meeting.
Item history
- Aug 26, 2025 · City Council · First Reading
- Sep 9, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 10BApprovedPassed 4-0
Second Reading: Ordinance on Temporary Outdoor Portable Storage Containers
The Council approved the second reading of Bill No. 2025-07, amending Sections 1135 and 925 of the Richfield Code of Ordinances regarding temporary outdoor portable storage containers, extending the allowed time limit to 60 days (up from an initial 30-day proposal) and limiting properties to a maximum of two containers measured by total size. The Council also approved Resolution No. 12337 for summary publication of the ordinance.
Item history
- Aug 26, 2025 · City Council · First Reading
- Sep 9, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 10CApprovedPassed 4-0
Second Reading: Multifamily Housing Development Regulations (MR-2 and MR-3 Zoning Updates)
The Council approved the second reading of seven ordinances (Bills No. 2025-08 through 2025-14) amending the Richfield Municipal Code regarding multifamily housing development regulations, updating standards for the MR-2 and MR-3 zoning districts. The Council also approved Resolution No. 12338 authorizing summary publication of these ordinances.
Item history
- Aug 26, 2025 · City Council · First Reading
- Sep 9, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 13Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
City Manager's Report: Response to Resident Speeding Concerns
City Manager Rodriguez reported that resident Mr. Lowry's concerns about speeding had been addressed with a written response from Police Chief Henthorne, which has already been sent out.
Item 14Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Council Discussion: Bike Tour, Flood Plan Presentation, and Community Advocacy
Council Member Hayford Oleary reported on the Transportation Commission's annual bike tour of Richfield, thanking organizers Matt Harddeger, Jake Whipple, and Joe Powers. Council Member Burk reported attending a city staff presentation on the city's flood plan. Mayor Supple thanked residents who advocate for their neighbors.
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