Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, October 28, 2025
36 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 4.aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Approval of October 14, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
The Council was asked to approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting, which formally record votes on the consent calendar, five public hearing assessments, and other business from that meeting. This is a routine documentation step that finalizes the official record of prior Council actions.
Item 6.aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
20th Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway Coloring Contest Winners
The Council recognized the winners of the 20th Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway Coloring Contest, held October 11, 2025, as part of a community event. No formal action or funding was involved.
Item 6.bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Arts Commission Annual Report
The Richfield Arts Commission presented its 2025 annual report, highlighting programs like the RDLS Friendship Dance, Farmer's Market art activities, PennFest, and the new bilingual Art Walk brochure. The Commission also maintained the Pride roundabout art displays in May and October.
Item 6.cDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Human Rights Commission Annual Report
The Human Rights Commission presented its annual report to the Council, summarizing its 2025 activities and community engagement work. No formal Council action was taken.
Item 6.dDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Transportation Commission Annual Report
The Transportation Commission presented its 2025 annual report to the Council summarizing its work on transportation issues in Richfield. No formal Council action was taken.
Item 7.aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approve Disbursements/Claims (October 28 Consent Calendar)
The Council was asked to approve the routine payment of City disbursements and claims as part of the October 28 consent calendar. Specific dollar figures for this cycle were not detailed in the provided agenda.
Item 7.a (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approve Disbursements/Claims – October 14, 2025
The Council approved $7,750,753.38 in disbursements, including A/P checks, wire transfers, and payroll covering the period September 8 through October 10, 2025.
Item 7.bOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
2026 Employee Benefit Contributions
The Council considered the City's 2026 health insurance contribution structure for employees, as health insurance premiums are set to rise 9% based on the City's claims-experience band level with HealthPartners, Gallagher, and LOGIS. The City will keep offering three HealthPartners high-deductible plans with HSAs, transition life insurance to Securian, move long-term disability coverage to MetLife, and expand Employee Assistance Program coverage to intermittent employees; dental coverage is unchanged.
Item history
- Oct 22, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7.b (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – Blessed Trinity Catholic School Gala
The Council approved a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for Blessed Trinity Catholic School, located at St. Richard's Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Avenue South, for their Annual Gala on December 6, 2025.
Item history
- Nov 28, 2023 · City Council
- Nov 28, 2023 · City Council
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Dec 9, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 7.cOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Correction to Legal Description for Resolution #11548 (RF64)
The Council considered a correction to the legal description contained in 2018 Resolution #11548 related to property identified as RF64. The item addresses a technical/administrative error rather than a new policy decision.
Item 7.c (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
First Reading: Transitory Ordinance for Liquor Contribution Fund Capital Improvements
The Council approved the first reading of a transitory ordinance providing funding for certain capital improvements from the Liquor Contribution Special Revenue Fund. A second reading was scheduled for October 28, 2025.
Item history
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council
- Jul 9, 2024 · City Council · Second Reading
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · First Reading
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7.dOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Second Reading: Transitory Ordinance for Liquor Contribution Fund Capital Improvements
The Council considered the second reading of a transitory ordinance authorizing funding for certain capital improvements from the City's Liquor Contribution Special Revenue Fund. This follows a first reading approved October 14, 2025.
Item history
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council
- Jul 9, 2024 · City Council · Second Reading
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · First Reading
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7.d (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution 12350: Utility Box Art Wrap at Penn Avenue & 66th Street
The Council adopted Resolution No. 12350, supporting the use of the photograph 'Winter Interest' by Samantha Chin to wrap the Hennepin County utility box located at Penn Avenue & 66th Street.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7.e (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Roof Replacement Agreement – Richfield Ice Arena Rink Two
The Council approved an agreement with John A. Dalsin & Son, Inc. in the amount of $607,984 for the replacement of the roof on rink two of the Richfield Ice Arena.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7.f (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
First Reading: Ordinance Imposing a Lodging Tax (Chapter 14 Replacement)
The Council approved the first reading (Bill No. 2025-17) of an ordinance imposing a tax on lodging, repealing and replacing Chapter 14 of the Richfield Code of Ordinances in its entirety. A second reading was scheduled for October 28, 2025.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · First Reading
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7.g (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution 12351: Acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funds
The Council adopted Resolution No. 12351 authorizing the Police Department to accept up to $138,374.93 in Office of Traffic Safety grant funds to fund a police officer dedicated to DWI enforcement.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7.h (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Contract Renewal: Chief's Towing Public Safety Towing Services
The Council approved renewing the contract with Chief's Towing, Inc. for public safety towing services, covering December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2027.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7.i (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Joint Powers Agreement: Alternative Response for 911 Calls with Edina
The Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement enabling Richfield to provide an alternative response for select 911 calls in partnership with the City of Edina, aimed at more effectively supporting the physical, mental, and behavioral health of individuals in both cities.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7.j (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution 12352: Site Plan Approval for 7424 Lyndale Avenue South – Retail Conversion
The Council adopted Resolution No. 12352 approving a site plan for 7424 Lyndale Avenue South, allowing the property's conversion to retail use.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 9.aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
I-494 Vision Project 2 – Municipal Consent Public Hearing
The Council held a public hearing on the municipal consent process for Project 2 of the I-494 Corridor Vision, a MnDOT project with construction anticipated to begin in 2027. The City's estimated local cost participation is $9,000 for lighting and engineering contingencies, and MnDOT presented noise, air quality, and greenhouse gas analysis findings.
Item history
- Sep 9, 2025 · City Council · Needs Public Input
- Oct 14, 2025 · Work Session · Informational
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 9.a (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Assessment of Delinquent Solid Waste Charges (July 2024–June 2025)
Following a public hearing, the Council adopted Resolution No. 12353, certifying delinquent solid waste/garbage collection charges from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 to affected property taxes. Payments made by November 14, 2025 avoid added interest; unpaid balances after that date are added to next year's property tax.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 9.b (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
ILN/77th Street Project Area Maintenance Assessment ($130,596.78)
Following a public hearing, the Council adopted resolutions (Nos. 12354 and 12355) assessing $130,596.78 for 2024 maintenance costs in the Interstate-Lyndale-Nicollet (ILN)/77th Street Project Area and ordering the 2026 current service project for that area.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 9.c (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Assessment for Diseased Tree Removal from Private Property (2024)
Following a public hearing, the Council adopted Resolution No. 12356, assessing costs for removal of diseased trees from private property for work ordered between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 9.d (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Assessment for Sanitary Sewer Line Repair/Replacement on Private Property (2024–2025)
Following a public hearing, the Council adopted Resolution No. 12357, assessing costs for sanitary sewer line repair or replacement on private property for work ordered between January 1, 2024 and August 1, 2025. Council clarified this voluntary program only applies to property owners who sign up for it.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 9.e (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Assessment of Delinquent Utility Accounts, False Alarm, Health/Safety, Weed, and Vacant Property Fees
Following a public hearing, the Council adopted Resolution No. 12358, certifying delinquent utility accounts, false alarm charges, public health/safety hazard charges, weed eradication charges, and vacant property registration fees to property taxes.
Item history
- Oct 8, 2024 · City Council
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 10.aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Second Reading: Ordinance Imposing a Lodging Tax (Chapter 14 Replacement)
The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance imposing a tax on lodging, repealing and replacing Chapter 14 of the Richfield Code of Ordinances in its entirety. The first reading (Bill No. 2025-17) was approved 5-0 on October 14, 2025.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · First Reading
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 11.aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Resolution: Sale of $6,160,000 General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
The Council considered a resolution providing for the sale of $6,160,000 in General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, to finance City capital projects. The bonds are backed by City sales tax revenue rather than the general property tax levy.
Item history
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · Under Review
Item 12.aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Appointment of Youth Commissioners to City Advisory Boards/Commissions (October 28)
The Council considered appointing additional youth commissioners to City advisory boards and commissions. This follows the October 14, 2025 appointment of Jaily Portales to the Advisory Board of Health and Karmen Melnichuk to the Arts Commission as youth commissioners.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 12.a (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Appointment of Youth Commissioners (Jaily Portales and Karmen Melnichuk)
The Council approved the appointment of Jaily Portales to the Advisory Board of Health and Karmen Melnichuk to the Arts Commission as youth commissioners.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 12.bOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Contractor Agreements for Richfield Pool Renovation ($2,244,724.40)
The Council considered approving agreements with multiple contractors, totaling $2,244,724.40, for the renovation of the Richfield Pool, a sub-project of the Veterans Park Improvement Project. This funds construction work to renovate the City's public pool facility.
Item 12.b (Oct 14)ApprovedPassed 5-0
Wood Lake Nature Center Exhibit Fabrication Agreements ($709,158 Total)
The Council approved agreements with the Science Museum of Minnesota ($354,658) and Blue Rhino ($354,500) for professional services in fabricating and installing interpretive exhibits for the new Wood Lake Nature Center Building, jointly bid for a total of $709,158.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Sustainability Commission Annual Report (October 14)
The Sustainability Commission, represented by Amanda Kueper, presented its 2025 annual report summarizing the Commission's projects and events over the past year.
Item history
- Nov 28, 2023 · City Council
- Nov 28, 2023 · City Council
- Nov 26, 2024 · City Council
- Nov 26, 2024 · City Council
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Informational
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
I-494 Phase 2 Update (Work Session Discussion)
At the October 14, 2025 Work Session, City Engineer Joe Powers and MnDOT staff presented an update on Project 2 of the I-494 Corridor Vision, including the municipal consent process, project schedule, and construction anticipated to begin in 2027. The City's estimated local cost participation is $9,000; no formal action was taken.
Item history
- Jul 22, 2025 · Work Session · Informational
- Jul 22, 2025 · City Council · Under Review
- Oct 14, 2025 · Work Session · Informational
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day
At the October 14, 2025 meeting, the Council issued a proclamation celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day, accepted by Human Rights Commissioner Madeline Vukson on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Informational
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Sep 1, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Under Review
ApprovedPassed 5-0
Receipt of the FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
The Council voted to accept the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, presented by Caroline Stutsman of Bergan KDV, covering General Fund revenue, expenditures, fund balance, levy, tax capacity, and enterprise funds.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Community Services Commission Annual Report (October 14)
The Community Services Commission, represented by Tessa Johanson, presented its 2025 annual report to the Council summarizing projects and programs the Commission completed or assisted with during the year.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Informational
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · This item
Official documents
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