Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, June 13, 2023
5 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 6DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Site plan review and parking variance for Afghan Halal Supermarket
The consent calendar included a two-part request for site plan review and a two-stall parking variance for Afghan Halal Supermarket at 6626 Penn Avenue South. The action would have supported a business development project while allowing reduced parking from standard requirements.
Item 6GOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Support for brownfields grant application at 6613-25 Portland Avenue
The consent calendar included a resolution authorizing submission of a grant application by Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative to Minnesota Brownfields for environmental investigation at 6613-25 Portland Avenue. The action would have helped advance due diligence for a potential redevelopment or housing project.
Item 6HOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
First reading of Comcast cable franchise renewal
The consent calendar included the first reading of an ordinance to renew the cable television franchise with Comcast of Minnesota, Inc., and schedule a public hearing and second reading for June 27, 2023. The action moved forward the city's oversight framework for cable service operations.
Item history
- Jun 13, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Jun 27, 2023 · City Council · Second Reading
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Modification and termination request for Best Buy's Minimum Assessment Agreement
The council considered a request to modify Best Buy's minimum assessment agreement for 2024 and terminate it in 2025. Public comments focused on concerns about tax impacts, transparency, and whether the agreement could shift more property tax burden onto other taxpayers.
Item history
- May 23, 2023 · City Council · Under Review
- Jun 13, 2023 · City Council · This item
Item 9Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Climate Action Plan prioritized actions and Strategic Plan amendment
The council considered approval of the recommended Climate Action Plan, including prioritized actions for 2023-2026, and a related amendment to the city's Strategic Plan. The item would have set near-term city priorities for sustainability and emissions-reduction work.
Official documents
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