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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

City Council — Tuesday, May 27, 2025

8 items on the record

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Items on the record

  1. Item 3CApprovedApproved as part of the consent calendar; minutes did not provide a separate vote count.

    Approved design and engineering services for Richfield Outdoor Pool improvements

    The council approved an agreement with JLG Architects for professional design and engineering services for improvements to the Richfield Outdoor Pool. This moved the pool project into a more detailed planning and design phase.

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  2. Item 3DApprovedApproved as part of the consent calendar; minutes did not provide a separate vote count.

    Authorized MnDOT agreement for 70th Street Safe Routes to School funding

    The council authorized execution of MnDOT Agreement No. 1059794 for state general funds for the 70th Street Safe Routes to School project. The action secured outside funding support for a school-area safety improvement.

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  3. Item 3EApprovedApproved as part of the consent calendar; minutes did not provide a separate vote count.

    Awarded 2025 pavement rejuvenation contract

    The council awarded the 2025 Maltene Pavement Rejuvenation Project to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC for $690,250 and authorized the City Manager to approve contract changes under $175,000. The action advanced scheduled street maintenance intended to extend pavement life.

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  4. Item 3FApprovedApproved as part of the consent calendar; minutes did not provide a separate vote count.

    Accepted watershed grant funds for rain gardens and aquatic study

    The council approved a grant agreement and accepted $69,644 in funds on behalf of the Richfield-Bloomington Watershed Management Organization for a rain garden grant program and a fisheries/aquatic invasive species study. The action supported local stormwater and environmental work with outside funding.

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  5. Item 3GApprovedApproved as part of the consent calendar; minutes did not provide a separate vote count.

    Accepted conveyance of MnDOT property near Cedar Avenue and Highway 77

    The council approved a resolution accepting conveyance of real property from MnDOT in the area east of Cedar Avenue South and west of Highway 77. The transfer gave the city control of land that could affect future public use or corridor planning.

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  6. Item 3HApprovedApproved as part of the consent calendar; minutes did not provide a separate vote count.

    Adopted ordinance restricting short-term rentals

    The council approved the second reading and summary publication of an ordinance restricting short-term rentals after receiving multiple public comments on minimum-stay requirements and implementation concerns. The action finalized new city rules for how short-term rentals may operate in Richfield.

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  7. Item 5DecidedMinutes excerpt provided did not include the vote count.

    Approved new wine and 3.2 malt liquor licenses for Dragon Pot

    Following a public hearing, the council approved new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses for MC Richfield LLC doing business as Dragon Pot at 9 66th Street East. The approval allowed the restaurant to expand its service offerings.

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  8. Item 6DecidedMinutes excerpt provided did not include the vote count.

    Confirmed appointment of Jenell Brooks as Fire Chief/Fire Services Director

    The council confirmed the appointment of Jenell Brooks as Fire Chief/Fire Services Director effective June 12, 2025. The decision set the leadership of the city's fire and emergency services department.

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