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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

City Council — Tuesday, December 10, 2024

10 items on the record

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Items on the record

  1. Item 3AApprovedApproved on consent calendar

    Approved a conditional use permit for a 115-child daycare at Hope Church

    The council approved a conditional use permit allowing a 115-child daycare at 7132 Portland Avenue at Hope Church. The action expanded childcare capacity at an existing community site.

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  2. Item 3BApprovedApproved on consent calendar

    Approved the first reading of floodplain management ordinance amendments

    The council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter V of city code on floodplain management regulations. The update likely aligned local rules with current state or federal standards.

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  3. Item 3GApprovedApproved on consent calendar

    Requested a state aid variance for the 70th Street Safe Routes to School project

    The council approved a resolution requesting a variance from State Aid Rule 8820.9941 for the design of the 70th Street Safe Routes to School project. The action helped move forward a school-area transportation safety project despite a design exception.

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  4. Item 3HApprovedApproved on consent calendar

    Approved a three-year quick lime contract for water treatment

    The council approved a contract with Graymont (WI) LLC for 1,400 tons of quick lime annually in 2025 through 2027 for $992,572. The purchase supported ongoing municipal water treatment operations.

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  5. Item 3IApprovedApproved on consent calendar

    Awarded the Adam's Hill Pond Maintenance Project contract

    The council awarded Blackstone Contractors LLC a contract for the Adam's Hill Pond Maintenance Project in the amount of $845,290.41 and authorized up to $175,000 in change orders. The project addressed stormwater pond maintenance and related infrastructure needs.

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  6. Item 3KApprovedApproved on consent calendar

    Approved amended ARPA funding agreement with VEAP

    The council approved an amended professional services agreement awarding American Rescue Plan Act funding to VEAP for services aiding Richfield residents negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The action continued local recovery support through a community nonprofit partner.

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

    Considered renewal of the 2025 pawnbroker license for Metro Pawn & Gun

    The agenda included a public hearing to consider renewal of the 2025 pawnbroker license for Metro Pawn & Gun at 7529 Lyndale Avenue South. The provided documents did not include the outcome of the hearing or final action.

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  8. Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Considered second reading of a new local sales and use tax ordinance

    The agenda included the second reading of a new ordinance establishing a local sales and use tax in Richfield after first reading approval on November 26, 2024. The provided documents did not include the final vote or ordinance adoption result.

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  9. Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Considered the 2024 revised and 2025 proposed budgets and tax levy

    The agenda included resolutions approving the revised 2024 budget, proposed 2025 budget, tax levy, and related resolutions. The provided documents did not include the final adopted figures or vote outcome.

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  10. Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Considered awarding the sale of $10 million in general obligation sales tax revenue bonds

    The agenda included a resolution awarding the sale of $10,000,000 in General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A. The provided documents did not include the final bond award decision or terms adopted at the meeting.

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