Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, April 8, 2025
8 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 5AApprovedApproved 5-0
Contract Approval for Lift Station 7 Replacement Project
The council approved a contract with Boulder Creek, Inc. to replace the equipment and surface components of Lift Station 7, located near the Ice Arena entrance, for $194,964. The project was awarded to the lowest of four bidders and is funded through sanitary sewer enterprise funds within a $300,000 CIP budget. The work is expected to be completed by the end of Fall 2025.
Item 5BApprovedApproved 5-0
Appointment of Youth Member to Human Rights Commission
The council approved the appointment of Aiden Wilson as a youth member of the Human Rights Commission, effective April 8, 2025 through August 31, 2025. Youth commissioner terms are one year and expire annually on August 31. Mayor Supple welcomed the new commissioner at the meeting.
Item history
- Nov 14, 2023 · Work Session · Under Review
- Apr 8, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Jul 22, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 5CApprovedApproved 5-0
Agreement with ISD 280 to Administer 2025 and 2027 School Board Elections
The council approved an agreement for the City of Richfield to administer Independent School District No. 280 School Board Director elections in 2025 and 2027, with costs capped at $88,000 for 2025 and $95,000 for 2027. The city will only charge the district for actual costs incurred up to those maximums. This agreement is part of a broader transition plan to move school board elections to even-year cycles by 2028, which is expected to increase voter turnout and reduce administrative costs long-term.
Item history
- Apr 25, 2023 · City Council · Under Review
- Apr 8, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 5DApprovedApproved 5-0
Designation of Fidelity Investments as Depository for $70,000 Bequest to Wood Lake Nature Center
The council approved a resolution designating Fidelity Investments as an official city depository to receive a $70,000 bequest from a private donor's estate designated for Wood Lake Nature Center. Under Minnesota statute, the city must formally designate any financial institution before depositing public or donated funds. The funds will support programs and facilities at Wood Lake Nature Center at no additional cost to residents.
Item 8Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Review and Update of Council Meeting Agenda Order and Rules of Procedure
The council reviewed proposed updates to the city council meeting agenda order and Rules of Procedure and Decorum, prompted by the adoption of new CivicPlus Select agenda management software. Council members discussed two proposed agenda template options and provided feedback on the order of business, including the placement of the Pledge of Allegiance and Approval of Agenda. Staff was directed to prepare a redlined version of the updated Rules of Procedure and Decorum document for formal approval at the April 22, 2025 council meeting.
Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Recognizing Earth Day
Mayor Supple read aloud and presented the Earth Day proclamation, which was accepted by Sustainability Coordinator Rachel Lindholm. The proclamation recognized the City of Richfield's commitment to environmental stewardship, highlighting recent actions such as an electric vehicle fleet analysis, federal sustainability grants, LED lighting retrofits, and community education efforts. An Earth Day resource fair was scheduled at the Community Center on April 26th, along with citywide litter clean-up events.
Item history
- Apr 8, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Informational
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · Informational
Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Recognizing National Public Health Week
Mayor Supple read aloud the National Public Health Week proclamation, which was accepted by Pixie Pixler. The proclamation recognized April 7–13, 2025 as Public Health Week in Richfield and highlighted the city's 48-year partnership with Bloomington Public Health through the Community Health Board. It called on residents to advocate for public health initiatives, engage in equity conversations, and support a strong public health workforce.
Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
Mayor Supple read aloud the Arab American Heritage Month proclamation, which was accepted by Human Rights Commissioner Michael Zazzera. The proclamation, supported by the Richfield Human Rights Commission at its April 1st meeting, declared April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month in Richfield and recognized the cultural, intellectual, and economic contributions of Arab Americans locally and nationally. Commissioner Zazzera thanked the Council and encouraged residents to recognize Arab Americans as integral members of the community.
Item history
Official documents
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