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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

City Council — Tuesday, April 23, 2024

7 items on the record

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Items on the record

  1. Item 4AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Richfield Fire Department Membership with Hennepin County Fire Chiefs Association

    Richfield Fire Department's formal membership in the Hennepin County Fire Chiefs Association (HCFCA) was scheduled for council approval at this meeting. The HCFCA, which has operated informally since 1961, was recently incorporated as a nonprofit with the Minnesota Secretary of State in January 2024, prompting member cities to adopt official resolutions documenting their participation. Staff recommended approval, with Fire Chief Mike Dobesh designated as Richfield's representative.

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  2. Item 4BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Application for Equipment Voucher Rebate via Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

    The council was scheduled to consider authorizing staff to apply for a $76,260 federal equipment voucher rebate through the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. If approved, the funds would be directed toward LED lighting upgrades in municipal buildings identified through prior energy efficiency audits. The application deadline was April 30, 2024, creating an urgent timeline for council action.

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  3. Item 4COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    HUD Economic Development Initiative Grant for Wood Lake Nature Center

    The council was scheduled to authorize execution of a $3,000,000 HUD Economic Development Initiative grant agreement (Grant No. B-23-CP-MN-0879) to help fund construction of a new Wood Lake Nature Center building. This federal grant, secured through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, would combine with $12,000,000 already secured from the 2023 Minnesota General Fund to build out the project's funding base. Remaining project costs were expected to be put before Richfield voters via a Local Option Sales Tax referendum in November 2024.

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  4. Item 4DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Support for CPF Grant Application for 73rd Street Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

    City staff were seeking council approval of a resolution of support for a Congressional Community Project Funding (CPF) grant application to cover design costs — estimated at approximately $1.2 million — for replacing the 73rd Street pedestrian bridge over I-35W. The existing bridge is the only non-vehicular crossing of I-35W in Richfield, is not ADA compliant, and has been identified as a priority in the city's Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Active Transportation plans. The application was to be submitted through Rep. Ilhan Omar's office for potential FY2025 federal appropriations.

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  5. Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Second Reading: Ordinance Amending Section 925 on Public Health Nuisance Abatement

    The council was scheduled to hold the second reading of an ordinance amending Section 925 of the Richfield City Code to establish a clearer, more structured process for public health nuisance abatement and cost recovery. The change was driven by a 70% increase in public health nuisance cases since the COVID-19 pandemic, which overwhelmed the existing informal process. The first reading was approved at the April 9, 2024 council meeting, and the City Attorney reviewed and approved the ordinance's contents.

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  6. Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Implementation of Compensation and Classification Study Findings

    The Richfield City Council was scheduled to consider implementing findings from a comprehensive compensation and classification study conducted by consultant Baker Tilly, which compared the city's pay structure against 11 peer cities for the first time in over two decades. The study was expected to result in 35 positions being placed in higher pay grades under new General and Specialized Pay Grade and Pay Plan structures. Staff recommended adopting 'Option 1 Plus,' which would guarantee a minimum 1% pay increase upon transition, with a planned implementation date of May 5, 2024.

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  7. Item 9Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of Claims and Payroll

    The City Council was scheduled to approve routine accounts payable claims and employee payroll for the period ending April 19, 2024, totaling approximately $2.13 million. This covered vendor payments across city departments as well as bi-weekly employee wages. Approval of claims and payroll is a standard action item at each regular council meeting.

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