Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, March 24, 2026
12 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 3ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of the March 24, 2026 Meeting Agenda
The City Council voted to approve the meeting agenda as presented for the March 24, 2026 regular meeting, allowing the scheduled business to proceed as listed.
Item 4ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of March 10, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
The Council approved the official minutes from the March 10, 2026 City Council Work Session and the March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting, formally documenting those proceedings.
Item 5Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Open Forum Public Comments
Three Richfield residents spoke during Open Forum. Birgit Johnson described her positive citizenship experience; Ashley Heurung opposed a proposal to let the city manager and mayor spend up to $10,000 on ICE-related reimbursements without full Council approval, citing lack of transparency; and Ginny Morin criticized taxpayer-funded charitable spending and urged stricter budget limits. No Council action was taken on these comments.
Item 7aApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Disbursements and Claims
The Council approved payment of $2,372,145.26 in accounts payable checks/EFTs (covering Feb. 28–March 13, 2026) and $1,059,980.50 in payroll, totaling $3,432,125.76, as part of the consent calendar.
Item 7bApprovedPassed 5-0
Agreement with Richfield Leadership Network for Social Services
The Council approved an agreement with the nonprofit Richfield Leadership Network to provide social services to the City, including $5,000–$10,000 in funding for tow fee reimbursements intended to balance resident fairness with enforcement of snow removal and parking policies. The Mayor and City Manager were authorized to execute the final agreement.
Item history
- Mar 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 7cApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution No. 2026-12417: DNR Local Trail Connections Program Grant Application
The Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-12417 authorizing Recreation Services staff to apply for a Minnesota DNR Local Trail Connections Program Grant to connect the Nine Mile Creek Trail to the Southdale Library through Adams Hill Park, and authorized staff to execute a grant agreement and proceed with the project if the grant is awarded.
Item history
- Mar 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 7dApprovedPassed 5-0
Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with Best Buy Company, Inc.
The Council approved a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement between the City of Richfield and Best Buy Company, Inc., authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement governing stormwater infrastructure maintenance responsibilities on Best Buy's property.
Item history
- Mar 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 7eApprovedPassed 5-0
Contract Renewal with ADESA Minneapolis for Vehicle Auctions
The Council approved a 2026 contract renewal with ADESA Minneapolis to continue auctioning vehicles forfeited through Public Safety and Police Department actions.
Item history
- Mar 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 12aApprovedPassed 5-0
Correction to Advisory Board of Health Appointment; Approval of Erik Porter as Commissioner
The Council removed Jacob Peterson as alternate commissioner on the Advisory Board of Health due to an administrative error, then appointed Erik Porter as Advisory Board of Health Commissioner for a term beginning March 24, 2026 and expiring January 31, 2027.
Item history
- Mar 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 12bApprovedPassed 5-0
Appointment of Jacob Peterson to Planning Commission
The Council appointed Jacob Peterson to fill a vacant alternate seat on the Planning Commission, with a term beginning March 24, 2026 and expiring January 31, 2027.
Item history
- Mar 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 13Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
City Manager's Report
City Manager Rodriguez reported that six residents spoke at the prior meeting's open forum—four about immigration enforcement impacts and two about outdoor lighting—with no new issues raised. She also noted a staff discussion on where to place commission vacancy and appointment items on future agendas, and Council agreed to keep them under Other Business to formally acknowledge appointees' time commitment.
Item 14Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Council Discussion: Hats Off to Hometown Hits and Council Updates
Council members highlighted the upcoming Richfield High School Job Olympics, thanked IT staff for supporting remote meeting participation over four months, wished the Richfield High School basketball team luck in its state quarterfinal against Sartell at Williams Arena, and Mayor Supple recognized a Village Shores resident's 100th birthday, a Community Safety Network fundraiser, and Hennepin County small business assistance programs.
Official documents
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