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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

City Council — Tuesday, September 12, 2023

9 items on the record

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Items on the record

  1. Item 5COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Supported federal grant application for the 76th/77th Street corridor planning study

    The council approved a resolution supporting Richfield's application to the USDOT Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program for a planning study of 76th and 77th Streets. The study was intended to examine corridor changes and reconnection opportunities affecting nearby neighborhoods.

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  2. Item 5DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Accepted extended DWI enforcement grant funding

    The council approved a resolution authorizing acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety funds to extend a grant that fully funded an officer dedicated to DWI enforcement in Richfield. The action continued targeted impaired-driving enforcement without adding local funding for the position.

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  3. Item 5FOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approved replacement of playground equipment at Donaldson and Fairwood parks

    The council accepted quotations totaling $220,000 for replacement play equipment at Donaldson Park and Fairwood Park and authorized staff to proceed. The project advanced park upgrades for neighborhood recreation spaces.

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  4. Item 5GOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Authorized temporary easement and access agreement with Best Buy for sewer construction

    The council authorized the city manager and mayor to enter into a temporary easement and access agreement with Best Buy Corporation for construction of a sanitary sewer crossing. The agreement enabled infrastructure work tied to sewer improvements and site access.

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  5. Item 5HOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approved contract with Reach for Resources for COVID-19 recovery services

    The council approved a contract with Reach for Resources to provide services and activities aiding Richfield residents negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The action directed support toward community recovery needs.

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  6. Item 5IOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Accepted cooperative agreement for the Taft Park bike park and regional trail connection

    The council accepted a cooperative agreement between the City of Richfield and Three Rivers Park District for the Taft Park/Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail Bike Park. The agreement supported partnership on a bike-focused recreation and trail-related project.

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  7. Item 5JOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Advanced proposed changes to electric and gas franchise fees

    The council approved the first reading of ordinances modifying electric and gas franchise fees and scheduled a public hearing and second reading for October 10, 2023. The action moved utility fee changes forward for further public review.

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  8. Item 5KOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Set public hearing on proposed street light user fee changes

    The council set a public hearing for October 10, 2023 on a proposed resolution modifying street light user fees. This moved a citywide fee issue into the formal public review stage.

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  9. Item 5MOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Advanced ordinance changes to building, planning, and zoning fees

    The council approved the first reading of an ordinance amendment to the city fee schedule related to building, planning, and zoning fees and scheduled a public hearing and second reading for September 26, 2023. The proposal would have updated development-related charges paid by applicants and property owners.

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