Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, June 25, 2024
16 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
2024 Gene and Mary Jacobsen Citizen of the Year Presentation
The council received a presentation recognizing Scott Ramsay as the 2024 Gene and Mary Jacobsen Citizen of the Year. This was a ceremonial presentation and did not involve council action.
Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Hennepin County update presentation
The council received an update from Hennepin County Commissioner Debbie Goettel on county work involving homelessness, housing, economic development, mental health, business resources, tree planting, and future infrastructure projects including Penn Avenue. No formal action was taken.
Item 3Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of the agenda
The council approved the meeting agenda.
Item 4AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Amended agreement for two full-time senior social workers
The council approved an amended agreement between Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health and the Richfield Police Department for two full-time senior social workers, with one embedded and one assigned to the alternative response team.
Item history
- Jan 24, 2023 · City Council
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council · This item
Item 4BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Agreement for prosecution services with H/J Law
The council approved an agreement for prosecution services between the City of Richfield and H/J Law.
Item history
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 4COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Adoption of Hennepin County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
The council adopted a resolution supporting hazard mitigation planning efforts and adopting the Hennepin County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Item 4DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Extension of ARPA funding contract with VEAP, Inc.
The council adopted a resolution extending the American Rescue Plan Act funding contract with VEAP, Inc. from June 30, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
Item history
- Feb 28, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Dec 10, 2024 · City Council
Item 4EOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Joint Powers Agreement with Edina for speed limits on shared local streets
The council adopted a resolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Edina for speed limits on shared local streets, and advanced the related ordinance on second reading.
Item 4FOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Memorandum of Understanding with Minneapolis for speed limit signs on shared local streets
The council adopted a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Minneapolis for speed limit signs on shared local streets.
Item 4GOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant partnership memorandum
The council approved a memorandum of understanding with Minneapolis and other partners regarding the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant partnership and scope of work.
Item 4HOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
First reading of transitory ordinance funding capital improvements from Liquor Contribution Special Revenue Fund
The council approved the first reading of a transitory ordinance providing funding for certain capital improvements from the Liquor Contribution Special Revenue Fund.
Item history
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Ordinance amendment adjusting parking requirements
The council postponed consideration of the first reading of an ordinance amendment adjusting parking requirements until the next council meeting. During discussion, council members requested additional information, including alternate draft language and clearer mapping of MR2, MR3, and mixed-use areas.
Item history
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Jul 9, 2024 · City Council · First Reading
- Jul 23, 2024 · City Council · Approved
Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Amendment to City Manager employment agreement following annual evaluation
The council approved a resolution amending the employment agreement between the City of Richfield and City Manager Katie Rodriguez following the annual performance evaluation period from July 2023 to June 2024.
Item history
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Aug 12, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · Under Review
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Police officers labor agreement for 2024-2025
The council adopted a resolution approving the 2024-2025 labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services for police officers and authorized the city manager to execute the agreement.
Item 10Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of claims and payroll
The council approved claims and payroll totaling $2,235,543.76.
Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of prior meeting minutes
The council approved the minutes of the May 28, 2024 City Council Work Session, the June 5, 2024 Joint Council and Transportation Commission Meeting, and the June 11, 2024 City Council Meeting.
Official documents
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