Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, September 23, 2025
19 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 2aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Presentation on Updated Safe Routes to School Plan for Richfield Public Schools
City staff presented an updated Safe Routes to School Plan for Richfield Public Schools during the 5:45 p.m. discussion session. The presentation was informational only, with no Council vote taken, and covered strategies to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety near schools.
Item history
- Sep 23, 2025 · Work Session · Informational
- Sep 23, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 2bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Hennepin County Cost Share Discussion
Council held a discussion regarding a potential cost-sharing arrangement with Hennepin County during the 5:45 p.m. session. No vote or formal decision was made; the item was discussion-only.
Item history
- Sep 23, 2025 · Work Session · Informational
- Sep 23, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 2cDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Legislative Advocacy Supporting Stronger Protections Against Gun Violence
Council discussed potential legislative advocacy positions supporting stronger gun violence protections. This item was discussion-only during the 5:45 p.m. session, with no formal vote taken.
Item history
- Sep 23, 2025 · Work Session · Informational
- Sep 23, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 3ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of the September 23, 2025 Council Agenda
Council approved the agenda for the September 23, 2025 regular meeting, with item 7f removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration as item 8a.
Item 4ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of September 9, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
Council approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting without changes.
Item 7aApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Disbursements/Claims
Council approved City disbursements totaling $1,037,513.88, consisting entirely of payroll for the pay period ending September 12, 2025, with no accounts payable checks issued this period.
Item 7bApprovedPassed 5-0
Appointment of 2025 Election Judges for ISD 280 School Board Election
Council adopted Resolution No. 12339 appointing election judges and an absentee ballot board for the November 4, 2025 ISD 280 School Board general election.
Item 7cApprovedPassed 5-0
2025-2026 Emergency Preparedness Agreement with City of Bloomington
Council approved a joint Emergency Preparedness agreement with the City of Bloomington for 2025-2026, continuing shared emergency management coordination between the two cities.
Item 7dApprovedPassed 5-0
Lease Agreement with Spohn's Automotive for City-Owned Parking Lot
Council approved a lease agreement allowing Spohn's Automotive, Inc. to privately use a portion of a City-owned parking lot located north of Diagonal Boulevard and east of Cedar Avenue South.
Item 7eApprovedPassed 5-0
Hennepin County Play Area Grant Application for Richfield Outdoor Pool
Council adopted Resolution No. 12340 authorizing staff to apply for a $300,000 Hennepin County Play Area Grant to purchase new features at the Richfield Outdoor Pool, and to execute a grant agreement if awarded.
Item 7gApprovedPassed 5-0
Acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety Funds for DWI Enforcement Officer
Council approved acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) funds extending an original four-year grant to fully fund an officer dedicated to DWI enforcement in Richfield.
Item history
- Oct 8, 2024 · City Council
- Sep 23, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 7hApprovedPassed 5-0
Hennepin County Lifeguard Services Grant Application for Richfield Outdoor Pool
Council adopted Resolution No. 12341 authorizing staff to apply for a $50,000 Hennepin County Lifeguard Services Grant to assist with hiring and retaining lifeguard staff at the Richfield Outdoor Pool, and to execute a grant agreement if awarded.
Item 7iApprovedPassed 5-0
Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Units for Fire Department
Council authorized the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units and related equipment for $315,235 from Maqueen Emergency Group, with billing scheduled for budget year 2026, and authorized the City Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further Council consideration.
Item 8aApprovedPassed 5-0
Wood Lake Nature Center Building Project Change Order #003
Council approved Prime Contract Change Order #003 for the Wood Lake Nature Center building project in the amount of $662,545.37 to address delays caused by federal grant compliance requirements, including required Environmental Protection Act reviews with 30-day waiting periods for architectural and archaeological reviews, and other changes affecting the Guaranteed Maximum Price. This item was moved from the consent calendar (originally item 7f) for further Council discussion.
Item 9aApprovedPassed 5-0
Second Reading and Public Hearing: Ordinance Amending Appendix D Fee Schedule for Building, Planning, and Zoning Fees
Following a public hearing, Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-15 amending Appendix D of the Richfield City Code to establish updated fees for certain building, planning, and zoning permits and applications, and approved Resolution No. 12342 authorizing summary publication of the ordinance.
Item history
- Sep 26, 2023 · City Council · Second Reading
- Sep 10, 2024 · City Council
- Sep 24, 2024 · City Council · Second Reading
- Sep 9, 2025 · City Council · First Reading
- Sep 23, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 10aApprovedPassed 5-0
Second Reading: Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Rental Licensing and Fees
Council approved an amendment making short-term rental license fees non-refundable, then adopted Bill No. 2025-16 amending Chapter XI of the City Code by adding Section 1199 to regulate the use and licensing of short-term rentals, and approved Resolution No. 12349 authorizing summary publication. The City currently estimates about 80 active short-term rentals based on self-reporting, with a total cap set at 100 to account for possible underreporting.
Item history
- Jun 10, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Sep 23, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 11aApprovedPassed 5-0
Adoption of 2026 Preliminary Budget, Property Tax Levy, and Related Budget Resolutions
Council adopted resolutions establishing the 2026 preliminary budget and property tax levy (Resolution No. 12343), authorizing budget revisions (Resolution No. 12344), authorizing revision of 2025 department budgets (Resolution No. 12345), and establishing 2026 City fees (Resolution No. 12346), and set the date for the Truth in Taxation hearing. City Manager Rodriguez reported the recommended levy increase is 6.08%, compared to an average of 8.40% (ranging from 4.98% to 14.92%) among 11 comparable cities surveyed.
Item history
- Sep 10, 2024 · City Council
- Sep 23, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 11bApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution Updating City Council Rules of Procedure and Decorum
Council adopted Resolution No. 12347, updating the City Council's Rules of Procedure and Decorum governing how Council Members conduct meetings and interact during proceedings.
Item 12aApprovedPassed 5-0
Participation in Private Paid Family and Medical Leave Plan (MetLife) for 2026-2027
Council adopted Resolution No. 12348 approving the City's participation in a private paid family and medical leave insurance plan through MetLife and establishing premium sharing arrangements for the 2026-2027 plan year, affecting City employee benefits.
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