Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, July 22, 2025
13 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 2.aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
I-494 Corridor Vision Phase 2 Discussion
MnDOT presented an update on Phase 2 of the I-494 Corridor Vision project, covering E-ZPass lane extensions between Hwy 169 and Hwy 77, reconstruction of the Pleasant Avenue railroad bridge, and an 82nd Street/I-35W interchange grade raise, funded largely by a $138M federal INFRA grant and $114M state Corridors of Commerce grant. The Council discussed municipal consent, expected to begin August or September 2025, and gave feedback on public engagement, scope changes (removing 24th Avenue signal/bridge work), and remaining framework items like air quality, noise, and greenhouse gas analysis.
Item history
Item 2.bOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Richfield Outdoor Pool Improvement Project Update
Staff and JLG Architects presented findings from a comprehensive facility assessment of the Richfield Outdoor Pool, built in 1961, identifying major needed updates including replacement of the original pool liner. The $4.25 million project, funded through the voter-approved Local Option Sales Tax, includes $300,000 for architectural/engineering fees, $3.76 million for construction and soft costs, and a $190,000 (5%) owner contingency; staff sought Council input on scope and priority of potential add-ons.
Item history
- Jul 22, 2025 · Work Session · Informational
- Jul 22, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 3ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Meeting Agenda
The City Council approved the July 22, 2025 meeting agenda as presented, with no changes to the order of business.
Item 4ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
The Council approved minutes from the June 24, 2025 Work Session, the June 24, 2025 Regular Meeting, and the July 8, 2025 Special Meeting Closed Session, certifying the official record of those meetings.
Item 6.aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating Disability Pride Month
Mayor Supple issued a proclamation recognizing July as Disability Pride Month, presenting it to Human Rights Commissioner Timothy Garvey in recognition of the City's support for residents with disabilities.
Item history
- Jul 22, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Jun 2, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Approved
Item 6.bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award Presentation
The Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association presented an award to the Richfield Parks and Recreation Association, recognizing its programming and history of service in the community.
Item 7.aApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Disbursements and Claims
The Council approved city disbursements totaling $1,404,387.85 for the July 3, 2025 pay period (including July health insurance premiums) and $3,855,545.01 for the July 18, 2025 pay period, covering payroll and accounts payable.
Item 7.bApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution Designating Polling Place Locations for School Board Election
The Council adopted Resolution No. 12329, updating polling place locations for Richfield Precinct 8 (Ward 3) and Edina Precincts 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 for the Richfield Public School District School Board Election on November 4, 2025.
Item history
- Jul 22, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Dec 9, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 7.cApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution Supporting 2026 Capital Budget Requests
The Council adopted Resolution No. 12330, formally supporting and prioritizing the City's 2026 capital budget requests submitted to the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget.
Item 7.dApprovedPassed 5-0
Engineering Services Work Order for 2026 Sidewalk Projects
The Council approved a $295,550 work order with Bolton & Menk, Inc. to provide engineering design services for the City's 2026 sidewalk improvement projects.
Item 9.aApprovedPassed 5-0
New On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License for K-ChiMac
Following a public hearing, the Council approved a new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor license for SK Food, LLC, doing business as K-ChiMac, allowing the restaurant to serve wine and low-alcohol beer to customers.
Item history
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jul 22, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 12.aApprovedPassed 5-0
Appointment to Human Rights Commission
The Council approved the appointment of Tyler Birschbach as Human Rights Commissioner, filling a vacancy on the Commission, with a term beginning July 22, 2025 and expiring January 31, 2026.
Item history
- Apr 8, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jul 22, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 15.aApprovedPassed 5-0
Closed Session for City Manager Performance Evaluation
The Council recessed the regular meeting to conduct a closed-session performance evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subd. 3(a); a summary of the evaluation will be presented at the next regular meeting on August 12, 2025.
Official documents
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