Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, December 12, 2023
5 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 3Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approved consent calendar items including licenses, public safety funding, street light fund, public health agreements, broadband opposition, and camera contract
The council approved the consent calendar, which included 2024 liquor and secondhand dealer license renewals, acceptance of grants and donations, creation of funds to track state public safety aid and street light fees, public health service agreements with Bloomington, opposition to federal broadband legislation, and a contract with Flock Safety for citywide cameras. These actions affected business licensing, city finances, public health operations, infrastructure funding, and public safety technology.
Item 5Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approved 2024 pawnbroker and secondhand goods dealer license for Metro Pawn & Gun
The council considered the public hearing item and approved the 2024 license renewal for Metro Pawn & Gun at 7529 Lyndale Avenue South. The action allowed the business to continue operating under city licensing requirements.
Item history
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Confirmed appointment of Karl Huemiller as Recreation Services Director
The council considered confirmation of Karl Huemiller as the city's Recreation Services Director. The appointment shaped leadership over parks, recreation programming, and related community services.
Item history
- Dec 12, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Jan 9, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Considered agreement with HGA for Wood Lake Nature Center design services
The council considered approving an agreement with HGA for professional design services for Wood Lake Nature Center. The project advanced planning for a major city environmental and recreation asset.
Item history
- Dec 12, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Jan 9, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
- Oct 8, 2024 · City Council
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Considered second reading of ordinance allowing the City Engineer to set speed limits on municipal roads
The council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending city code to authorize the City Engineer to set speed limits on municipal roadways. Public comments supported lower speeds, especially a 30 mph limit on 77th Street, as a way to improve safety for walking, biking, and driving.
Item history
- Nov 14, 2023 · Work Session · First Reading
- Dec 12, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Jan 9, 2024 · City Council · Second Reading
Official documents
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