Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, February 28, 2023
12 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of the agenda
The council approved the agenda for the February 28, 2023 regular meeting.
Item 2AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Resolution supporting repeal of exclusion of Hennepin and Ramsey counties from receiving Motor Vehicle Lease Sales Tax funds
As part of the consent calendar, the council adopted a resolution supporting repeal of the state policy that excluded Hennepin and Ramsey counties from receiving Motor Vehicle Lease Sales Tax funds.
Item 3Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Items removed from consent calendar
No items were removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
Item 4Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Use of 2023 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds and subrecipient agreement
After a public hearing, the council adopted a resolution approving the proposed use of 2023 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds and authorized execution of a subrecipient agreement with Hennepin County and any required third-party agreements. Council discussion highlighted the funds as an important tool for affordable housing, with staff noting a long waiting list for the deferred loan program and continued demand for downpayment assistance.
Item history
- Feb 28, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Feb 28, 2024 · City Council · Needs Public Input
- Feb 25, 2025 · City Council · Under Review
Item 5.1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Support for Richfield Corridors of Commerce application for TH 62 between Portland Avenue and TH 77, including TH 62/TH 77 interchange reconfiguration
The council adopted a resolution supporting Richfield’s application to the MnDOT Corridors of Commerce program for improvements on Trunk Highway 62 between Portland Avenue and Trunk Highway 77, including reconfiguration of the TH 62/TH 77 interchange. Council members said the project would help with local safety, traffic movement, pedestrian improvements, and cut-through traffic, while also acknowledging concerns about freeway expansion and the need for better regional dialogue.
Item 5.2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Support for Bloomington Corridors of Commerce application for the 82nd Street/I-35W interchange and railroad bridge reconstruction over I-494 at Pleasant Avenue
The council adopted a resolution supporting the City of Bloomington’s Corridors of Commerce application for improvements at the 82nd Street/I-35W interchange and reconstruction of the railroad bridge over I-494 at Pleasant Avenue. Council members cited safety, local traffic benefits, multimodal considerations, and the need to replace the aging bridge, while also expressing broader skepticism about solving congestion through added lanes.
Item 5.3Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Support for I-494 Corridor Commission Corridors of Commerce application to add E-ZPass lanes on I-494 from I-35W to TH 77 and reconstruct the railroad bridge over I-494 at Pleasant Avenue
The council adopted a resolution supporting the I-494 Corridor Commission’s Corridors of Commerce application to add E-ZPass lanes on I-494 from I-35W to TH 77 and reconstruct the railroad bridge over I-494 at Pleasant Avenue. The discussion reflected significant debate: supporters emphasized maintaining infrastructure and potential transit or carpool benefits, while opponents raised concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, induced traffic, reliance on older studies, and whether the project was the best use of public money.
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide social services
The council approved agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide social services to the City of Richfield and authorized the city manager to execute those agreements. The mayor thanked the agencies for their work in the community.
Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
City Manager's report
The city manager reported that she had no report.
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Claims and payroll
The council approved claims and payroll totaling $2,505,881.61, including accounts payable checks and payroll disbursements.
Item 9Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council members shared community recognitions, including gratitude for support during a health issue, praise for the Richfield White Caps, thanks to snowplow crews and first responders after the snowstorm, mention of a winter walk to school event rescheduled for the next day, and a reminder that commission applications remained open through March 17.
Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of minutes from February 14 and February 15, 2023 meetings
The council approved the minutes of the February 14, 2023 City Council Work Session, the February 14, 2023 Regular Meeting, and the February 15, 2023 City Council and Director Retreat.
Official documents
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