Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, June 23, 2026
15 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 3aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizenship Award Presented to Maria Day
The Richfield Human Rights Commission presented its 2026 Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizenship Award to Maria Day, founder of the Richfield Little Pantry, at the June 23 meeting. Eight residents were nominated, including Brianna Darling and Carl Herman, but Day was honored for organizing volunteers to provide groceries and household supplies to neighbors in need.
What was said
The Richfield Human Rights Commission presented the Gene and Mary Jacobson Outstanding Citizenship Award, naming Maria Day the recipient after listing several nominees. Maria Day accepted the award and thanked community partner organizations for their work.
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Item 5ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of June 9 and June 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
The council approved the minutes of the June 9, 2026 regular meeting and the June 16, 2026 special meeting without changes.
What was said
A single motion was made to approve both the June 9, 2026 regular meeting minutes and the June 16, 2026 special meeting minutes together, with no corrections noted.
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Item 5.b.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Approval of June 16, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
The Council was scheduled to approve the minutes of its June 16, 2026 special meeting, which consisted of a closed session to continue the City Manager's annual performance evaluation under Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, subd. 3(a).
What was said
The June 16, 2026 special meeting minutes were approved as part of the same motion covering both sets of minutes, with no separate discussion.
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Item 7aApprovedPassed 5-0
Receipt of 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
The council accepted the City of Richfield's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2025, audited by Bergan KDV, Ltd. The audit issued an unmodified (clean) opinion with no federal or state compliance findings, though it flagged a material weakness due to limited segregation of accounting duties from a small office staff. The report also covered budget performance for the general fund and the liquor, water/sewer, and storm sewer funds.
Item history
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
The finance director introduced the auditor, who presented the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, noting an unmodified audit opinion, no findings in the federal single audit or legal compliance review, and reviewed fund balance, revenue, expenditure and enterprise fund trends. Council members asked about segregation of accounting duties before moving to accept the report.
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Item 8aApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Disbursements and Claims
The council approved disbursements totaling $2,378,777.83, including $1,219,378.03 in accounts payable checks/ETFs from June 1–12, 2026, and $1,159,399.80 in payroll dated June 18, 2026.
What was said
Item A of the consent calendar was to approve disbursements and claims, which was adopted as part of the single consent calendar motion.
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Item 8bApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolutions Supporting 2026 Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation Applications
The council adopted six resolutions (12430–12435) supporting grant applications to the Metropolitan Council's 2026 Regional Solicitation for the Richfield Bicycle Master Plan Update, West 68th Street Sidewalk Project, West 73rd Street Trail Project, Richfield Middle School Safe Routes to School Project, West 76th Street Modernization Project, and the West 76th Street and Newton Avenue Intersection Project.
What was said
Item B, resolutions of support for six 2026 Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation project submittals, was approved as part of the consent calendar; a council member praised Public Works for preparing the submittals.
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Item 8.c.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Secondhand Goods Dealer Licenses for EcoATM, LLC
The Council was scheduled to consider approval of three new Secondhand Goods Dealer licenses for EcoATM, LLC, which operates self-service kiosks that buy back used electronics such as cell phones. Approval would allow the company to legally operate three additional kiosks in Richfield under the City's secondhand dealer regulations.
Item history
- May 12, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- May 26, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
Item C, approval of three new secondhand goods dealer licenses for EcoATM, LLC, was approved as part of the consent calendar.
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Item 8.d.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Temporary Liquor License - Richfield Foundation Wine Tasting Event
The Council was scheduled to consider a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the Richfield Foundation's Wine Tasting fundraiser on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the atrium area of Woodlake Center, 6601 Lyndale Avenue South. Approval would allow alcohol sales at this one-night charitable fundraising event.
Item history
- Mar 11, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
Item D, a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Richfield Foundation's wine tasting event on October 8, 2026 at Woodlake Center, was approved as part of the consent calendar.
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Item 8.e.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Temporary Liquor License - Fred Babcock Days Event
The Council was scheduled to consider a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for the Fred Babcock Days event on August 1, 2026, at Fred Babcock VFW Post #5555, located at 6715 Lakeshore Drive. Approval would permit alcohol sales at this one-day community event.
Item history
- Aug 26, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
Item E, a temporary on-sale liquor license for the Fred Babcock Days event on August 1, 2026, was approved as part of the consent calendar.
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Item 8.f.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Appointment of 2026 Election Judges
The Council was scheduled to appoint the slate of election judges who will staff Richfield's polling locations for the 2026 statewide primary election on August 11, 2026, and the general election on November 3, 2026.
Item history
- Jul 23, 2024 · City Council · Approved
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
Item F, appointment of 2026 election judges for the primary and general elections, was approved as part of the consent calendar.
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Item 8.g.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Resolution Affirming Statutory Municipal Tort Liability Limits
The Council was scheduled to adopt a resolution affirming the statutory monetary limits on municipal tort liability under Minnesota law. This routine action maintains the City's existing liability coverage caps rather than waiving them for higher exposure.
Item history
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
Item G, a resolution affirming the statutory municipal tort liability limits, was approved as part of the consent calendar.
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Item 8.h.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Agreement with Preferred Properties for Ice Arena Rink One Soffit Replacement
The Council was scheduled to consider a $263,970 agreement with Preferred Properties to replace the exterior soffit on rink one of the Richfield Ice Arena. The project addresses building envelope maintenance needs at the City-owned ice facility.
What was said
Item H, an agreement with Preferred Properties for $263,970 to replace the exterior soffit on Rink 1 of the Richfield Ice Arena, was approved as part of the consent calendar.
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Item 11.a.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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First Reading of Ordinance Amending Subsection 840.11 - Alcohol in City Parks
The Council was scheduled to consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Subsection 840.11 of the Richfield City Code, which governs alcohol use in City parks. Specific proposed rule changes were not detailed in the available agenda materials.
Item history
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Jul 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
What was said
Council discussed the first reading of an ordinance amending subsection 840.11 to allow alcohol at Woodlake Nature Center, the Community Center, the Ice Arena and city-sponsored events under certain permits, including debate over whether to explicitly bar alcohol in the pool area. The council decided to leave it to staff discretion and approved the first reading, scheduling a second reading for July 14, 2026.
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Item 12.a.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Resolution on the Amended 2026 General Pay Plan
The Council was scheduled to consider a resolution adopting an amended 2026 General Pay Plan, which sets compensation ranges and structures for City employee positions. Specific pay changes were not detailed in the available agenda materials.
What was said
Staff explained that the amended 2026 General Pay Plan adds pay grades to keep the city manager and other non-represented positions competitive after a 2023 legislative change removed the salary cap for local government employees. The council approved the amended pay plan.
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Item 12.b.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Summary of City Manager's Performance Evaluation and Resolution Amending Employment Agreement
The Council was scheduled to receive a summary of City Manager Katie Rodriguez's annual performance evaluation covering July 2025 through June 2026, conducted in closed sessions on June 9 and June 16, 2026, as required by Minnesota Statutes 13D.05, Subd. 3(a). The Council was also set to consider a resolution amending Rodriguez's employment agreement based on that evaluation.
Item history
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council
- Jul 8, 2025 · Special Meeting · Informational
- Aug 12, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
The mayor summarized the closed-session performance evaluation of the city manager, praising her leadership during crises like Operation Metro Surge and COVID, and the council approved a resolution amending her employment agreement to include a salary adjustment.
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Official documents
Last updated Thursday, June 25, 2026 · AI-assisted summaries — the official documents above are authoritative.