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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

City Council — Wednesday, February 28, 2024

8 items on the record

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Items on the record

  1. Item 3AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of Agreement for Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) Program

    The council was scheduled to consider approving a renewed cooperative agreement with Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department for the Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP), a collaborative program involving ten metro-area cities aimed at improving communication between law enforcement and multicultural residents. The proposed agreement was expected to cover January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, with Richfield's cost not to exceed $44,668 in 2024. The program would embed a county-employed community liaison in the Richfield Police Department and fund officer training on diverse cultures, community outreach, and engagement events.

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  2. Item 3BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Extension of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Contracts with VEAP and Conflict Resolution Center

    The council was scheduled to consider extending contracts for two nonprofits that received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to serve Richfield residents disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. VEAP, awarded $81,854.56 with $58,099.24 remaining, was requesting an extension to June 30, 2024 after adjusting its outreach and application process; the Conflict Resolution Center (CRC), awarded $30,000 with $24,469.05 remaining, was requesting an extension to September 30, 2024 as it shifted focus toward eviction prevention seminars after challenges building relationships with apartment managers. Both proposed extensions were expected to fall within the federal ARPA spending deadlines of December 31, 2026.

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  3. Item 3C, 3DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of Contract and Grant for 71st Street Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project

    The council was scheduled to consider two related items: awarding a construction contract to Valley Paving, Inc. for $150,820 to build approximately 900 feet of new sidewalk along the north side of 71st Street between Elliot Avenue and 12th Avenue South, and approving a MnDOT grant agreement (Agreement #1055391) to receive state Safe Routes to School funding for the project. The proposed sidewalk, located south of Richfield STEM and Dual Language Schools, would include a boulevard buffer between the curb and the walk to improve pedestrian safety. Valley Paving's bid was the lowest of nine received, coming in significantly below the engineer's estimate of $202,308.

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

    Adoption of 2024 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocation and Subrecipient Agreement

    A public hearing was scheduled to gather community input before the council considered allocating $177,423.11 in 2024 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds across two programs: $108,432.11 to the Deferred Loan Rehabilitation Program for low-income homeowners and $69,000 to the First Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program. The Deferred Loan program provides no-interest, 30-year loans up to $30,000 to address health, safety, and property maintenance needs, and has operated since 1984. The application deadline for 2024 CDBG funds was February 28, 2024.

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

    Second Reading of Ordinances Amending Nuisance Code: Flexible Dumpsters and Parking/Storage Violations

    The second reading of ordinances amending Richfield's public nuisance code was scheduled for consideration, following a first reading on February 13, 2024. The proposed amendments would classify flexible dumpsters left on properties for extended periods as a public nuisance, and would subject yard parking and properties with more than four vehicles to a repeat nuisance fee. Staff noted that complaints related to both issues had been increasing over the prior three years.

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

    First Reading of Ordinance Amending City Charter Based on Charter Commission Recommendations

    The first reading of an ordinance amending Richfield's City Charter was scheduled for consideration, based on recommendations from the Charter Commission following a multi-year review process that began in 2022. The proposed amendments were expected to clarify emergency powers, update vacancy and special election procedures, align Charter language with state law, and expand the Council's authority to approve public purpose expenditures—without changing the city's Council-Manager form of government. A public hearing was scheduled for March 12, 2024, at which a second reading was also anticipated.

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

    Approval of Agreements with Non-Profit Organizations to Provide Social Services

    Agreements with six non-profit organizations to provide social services to Richfield residents in 2024 were scheduled for approval, with a total city funding allocation of $78,100. Recommended recipients included Cornerstone ($18,000), VEAP ($25,000), Loaves and Fishes ($8,000), The Family Partnership ($12,600), Senior Community Services ($10,000), and Reach for Resources ($4,500). Total agency requests exceeded the available budget by $19,400, requiring the review committee to recommend reduced allocations for some organizations.

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

    Approval of Claims and Payrolls

    Routine approval of city accounts payable and employee payroll was scheduled for council consideration, covering disbursements processed through U.S. Bank for the period ending February 22, 2024. The total amount across checks and payroll was $2,095,868.05. This is a standard procedural item required each meeting cycle to keep city operations funded.

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