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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

City Council — Tuesday, May 13, 2025

7 items on the record

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Items on the record

  1. Item 5EApprovedApproved 5-0

    Contract Award for 70th Street Safe Routes to School Project

    The City Council approved a contract with New Look Contracting Inc. to construct approximately 1,000 feet of sidewalk and bike trail along the south side of 70th Street between Elliot Avenue and 12th Avenue S, adjacent to Richfield STEM and Dual Language Schools. The contract was awarded for $624,672.75, the lowest of eight bids received, coming in below the engineer's estimate of $705,149. The council also authorized the City Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further council consideration, with project completion targeted before the start of the 2025-26 school year.

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  2. Item 5FApprovedApproved 5-0

    Acceptance of MnDOT Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grant

    The City Council adopted a resolution accepting a MnDOT Safe Routes to School Infrastructure grant of up to $544,500 for sidewalk and intersection improvements along 64th Street and Russell Avenue near Sheridan Hills Elementary. The grant was awarded in April 2025 following a January 2025 application, and funds must be expended in 2025-2026. Construction is scheduled for 2026, with design work set to begin immediately upon execution of the MnDOT agreement.

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  3. Item 5GApprovedApproved 5-0

    Maintenance Agreement with Nine Mile Creek Watershed District for Adams Hill Pond

    The City Council approved a maintenance agreement with the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (NMCWD) that formally defines the City's perpetual responsibilities for inspecting and maintaining stormwater infrastructure in and around Adams Hill Pond in the southwest corner of Richfield. The agreement was required as a condition of NMCWD permit approval for an ongoing pond dredging project. No additional financial obligation was created, as the City already performs routine outfall inspections and stormwater structure maintenance under its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements.

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  4. Item 5HApprovedApproved 5-0

    Construction Management Agreement for Veterans Memorial Park Improvements

    The City Council approved a construction management agreement with Loeffler Construction LLC to oversee improvements at Veterans Memorial Park, including the Richfield Public Pool, Ice Arena, and general park facilities, funded by the $9 million Local Option Sales Tax approved by voters in November 2024. Staff selected Loeffler Construction LLC after interviewing three firms, citing the company's relevant experience with similar projects including Lakeville's Antler Park and an indoor pool for Lakeville School District. The master agreement spans three years and will be supplemented by project-specific work orders for each phase.

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  5. Item 7ApprovedApproved 5-0

    90-Day Suspension of Tobacco License for Lyndale Pump N Munch

    The Richfield City Council approved a 90-day suspension of the tobacco license for Lyndale Pump N' Munch at 6300 Lyndale Avenue South, effective May 13 through August 11, 2025, following egregious violations including illegal flavored tobacco product sales and sales to underage youth. The suspension was approved unanimously 5-0 after a public hearing. Any additional violations of city code or state law related to tobacco sales before February 12, 2028, will result in immediate revocation of the license.

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  6. Item 8ApprovedApproved 5-0 (as amended to 7-day minimum)

    First Reading: Ordinance Restricting Short-Term Rentals

    The Richfield City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance restricting short-term rentals (STRs) to a minimum stay of 7 days unless the rental license holder resides on the property, passing 5-0 as amended. The original motion proposed a one-month minimum, but was amended to a one-week minimum after council debate, with the amendment passing 3-2. A second reading will be required before the ordinance takes effect, and the effective date may be adjusted at that time.

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  7. Item 10ApprovedApproved 5-0

    Approval of Claims and Payrolls

    The City Council approved payment of claims and payrolls totaling $6,030,977.87, covering three payroll cycles and one accounts payable run from late March through late April 2025. The motion was made by Council Member Coleman Woods, seconded by Council Member Hayford Oleary, and passed unanimously. This was routine financial housekeeping to ensure city employees and vendors were paid on time.

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