Work Session — Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Items on the record

1. Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

   Feedback on staff's recommendation to migrate from JD Edwards to a new financial software package (Oracle ERP and Sprypoint Utility Billing) via LOGIS

   Staff was scheduled to present a recommendation to migrate the city's financial management software from JD Edwards — in use since 2002 — to Oracle Cloud ERP and Sprypoint Cloud Utility Billing through the LOGIS consortium. The proposal was the result of an 18-month evaluation involving 27 member agencies, over 1,500 collective staff hours, and guidance from the Government Finance Officers Association. Council was expected to provide feedback, with staff indicating a formal resolution would be brought to a subsequent council meeting for approval.

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2. Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

   Community Garden Pilot Proposal

   A community garden pilot proposal at Veterans Park was on the agenda for council discussion, featuring approximately 30 plots — including accessible raised and table beds — open to Richfield residents only, with preference given to those in high-density housing. The project was expected to be funded through existing park maintenance funds with a proposed $45 annual plot fee, and was targeted to open Mother's Day weekend 2023. Staff sought council feedback to allow site preparation to begin before the ground froze.

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