Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, August 25, 2026
8 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 4Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives with the minutes, expected ~Sep 22Approved · unofficial
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Approval of Minutes from July 28 and August 12, 2026 Meetings
The council was scheduled to approve minutes from the July 28, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting, and the August 12, 2026 Work Session, formally closing out the record of those meetings, which covered the Penn Avenue reconstruction design, the Nicollet Avenue bonding resolution, and the preliminary 2027 budget review.
What was said
The council moved to approve all three sets of minutes together: the July 28 work session, the July 28 regular meeting, and the August 12 work session. There were no comments or corrections.
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Item 7.aOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives with the minutes, expected ~Sep 22Approved · unofficial
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Approve Disbursements/Claims
The consent calendar included routine approval of City disbursements and claims, covering accounts payable checks and payroll processed in recent weeks.
What was said
Disbursements/claims were listed by the city manager as item A of the consent calendar and adopted together with the other consent items in a single motion. A council member's only comment concerned the water treatment study, not disbursements.
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Item 7.bOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives with the minutes, expected ~Sep 22Approved · unofficial
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BCA Master Joint Powers Agreement for Criminal Justice Data Network Access
The council considered approving a Master Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and a related Court Data Services subscriber amendment, giving the Richfield Police Department continued access to the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network (CJDN) used for criminal record and law enforcement data lookups.
What was said
The BCA master joint powers agreement for criminal justice data network access was presented by the city manager as item B of the consent calendar and adopted as part of the single consent calendar motion.
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Item 7.cOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives with the minutes, expected ~Sep 22Approved · unofficial
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Prosecution Services Agreement with H/J Law
The council considered approving an agreement with H/J Law to continue providing prosecution services for the City of Richfield, covering the handling of municipal criminal cases.
Item history
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Aug 25, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
The prosecution services agreement with H/J Law was presented as item C of the consent calendar and approved together with the rest of the consent calendar in one motion.
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Item 7.dOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives with the minutes, expected ~Sep 22Approved · unofficial
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Water Treatment Plant Feasibility Study Work Order with HDR Engineering
The council considered approving a $189,050 work order with HDR Engineering, Inc. to conduct a feasibility study for a potential water treatment plant, an early planning step for possible future upgrades to Richfield's water infrastructure.
What was said
The $189,050 work order with HDR Engineering for a water treatment plant feasibility study was item D of the consent calendar; a council member specifically noted this item, saying it's important to study the aging plant before a crisis occurs, and it was approved with the rest of the consent calendar.
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Item 10.aOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives with the minutes, expected ~Sep 22Approved · unofficial
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First Reading: Fire Prevention Code Amendments (Sections 400.21 and 400.22)
The council held a first reading of an ordinance amending city code subsection 400.21 and adding a new subsection 400.22 related to fire prevention, updating local fire safety regulations that apply to properties in Richfield.
What was said
A council member introduced the first reading of an ordinance amending code section 400.21 and adding 400.22 to correct references to the adopted state fire code and allow the fire department to take on delegated plan review and inspections from the state fire marshal. No questions were raised, and the first reading was approved.
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Item 14.aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Council Discussion: Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council members were scheduled to use this recurring discussion segment to recognize notable community achievements, events, or contributions in Richfield.
What was said
A council member encouraged residents to enjoy Richfield's golf course, pool, and farmer's market before summer ends, joking that no one can par hole 16 at the golf course. No vote was taken as this was a discussion item.
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Item 14.bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Council Liaison Reports
Council members were scheduled to provide updates on their respective liaison assignments to City boards, commissions, and regional bodies.
What was said
As liaison to the Human Rights Commission, a council member reported that the commission had invited the police chief to discuss the flock camera program but that no members of the public attended, and she urged residents to engage there; she also shared her own view that removing the cameras could hinder solving serious crimes. The mayor added shout-outs to volunteers for a backpack giveaway and a Disability Pride Festival. No vote was taken.
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Official documents
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