Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, February 24, 2026
20 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 2.Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was scheduled to open the February 24, 2026 Richfield City Council meeting as a standard ceremonial tradition. This item precedes all substantive business and involves no policy decisions or votes. It is a routine feature of Minnesota municipal council meetings.
Item 3.Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the Agenda was scheduled as a standard procedural item at the February 24, 2026 City Council meeting, during which the council was expected to formally adopt the order of business for the session. Council members may request additions, deletions, or reordering of items at this stage. Without minutes, it is unconfirmed whether the agenda was adopted as presented or modified.
Item 4.ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the Minutes was scheduled as a standard procedural item at the February 24, 2026 City Council meeting, during which the council was expected to review and formally approve minutes from a prior meeting session. This process creates the official public record of past council actions. Without the current meeting's minutes, it is unconfirmed whether the prior minutes were approved as written or amended.
Item 5.Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Open Forum
Open Forum was scheduled as a standing opportunity for Richfield residents to address the City Council on any topic not otherwise listed on the agenda. This segment typically allows up to a set number of speakers, each given a brief time limit to share comments, concerns, or questions directly with elected officials. No formal council action was expected during this portion of the meeting.
Item 6.Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamations and Presentations
Proclamations and Presentations was scheduled as a ceremonial segment of the meeting during which the City Council was expected to issue formal proclamations recognizing individuals, organizations, or awareness causes, and to receive informational presentations from city staff or outside parties. No specific proclamation subjects or presentation topics were provided in the available agenda context. This portion of the meeting typically does not involve binding council votes.
Item 7.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Consent Calendar
The Consent Calendar was scheduled for consideration as a bundled set of routine, non-controversial items expected to be approved in a single council vote without individual discussion. Consent calendars typically include items such as meeting minute approvals, routine contract renewals, standard grant acceptances, and administrative resolutions. Because no meeting minutes are available, the specific items included and their outcomes cannot be confirmed.
Item 8.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Consideration of Items, if Any Removed From Consent Calendar
This agenda item was scheduled as a placeholder to allow separate council discussion and action on any items that a council member requested to be pulled from the Consent Calendar prior to the vote. If no items were removed, this segment would have been skipped entirely. Without confirmed meeting minutes, it is unknown whether any items were pulled and debated individually.
Item 9.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Public Hearings
Public Hearings were scheduled on the agenda, providing a formal opportunity for residents to submit testimony on specific items requiring public notice under state or local law before the council could take action. Public hearings commonly cover land use changes, zoning amendments, special assessments, and certain budget or grant matters. No specific hearing subjects or document context were included in the available agenda materials, so the topics and outcomes of any hearings held remain unconfirmed.
Item 10.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Proposed Ordinances
The council was scheduled to consider one or more proposed ordinances at this meeting, though specific ordinance text and subject matter were not detailed in the available agenda. Ordinances carry the force of local law and typically require multiple readings before final adoption. Without minutes or supporting packet documents, the specific content and outcomes of any ordinance consideration remain unconfirmed.
Item 11.Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Resolutions
The council was scheduled to act on one or more resolutions, which are formal expressions of council policy or decisions that do not rise to the level of an ordinance. Resolutions are typically used to authorize contracts, accept grants, approve plans, or take other official actions. Specific resolution topics and dollar amounts were not detailed in the available agenda excerpt.
Item 12.Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Other Business
The 'Other Business' section of the agenda was scheduled to allow council members to raise items not covered elsewhere in the meeting. This section often includes announcements, referrals to staff, or preliminary discussion of emerging issues. No specific topics were identified in the available agenda materials.
Item history
- Feb 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Jul 30, 2026 · Civil Service Commission · Informational
Item 13.Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
City Manager’s Report
The City Manager was scheduled to deliver a report to the council covering operational updates, ongoing city projects, and relevant administrative matters. City Manager reports are typically informational and do not require a vote. Without the meeting packet or minutes, the specific topics covered in this report are not available.
Item history
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council
- Feb 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 14.Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Council Discussion
Council Discussion was scheduled as an open agenda item for the February 24, 2026 Richfield City Council meeting. This segment was expected to allow council members to raise topics, share updates, or initiate dialogue on matters not covered elsewhere in the agenda. The specific subjects discussed cannot be confirmed without meeting minutes.
Item a.ApprovedPassed 5-0
Proclamation celebrating Black History Month
Mayor Supple read a proclamation celebrating Black History Month and presented it to Michael Zazzara of the Human Rights Commission. The proclamation passed unanimously 5-0 as part of the evening's presentations.
Item history
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council
- Feb 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item a.ApprovedPassed 5-0
Hats off to Hometown Hits
The City Council was scheduled to recognize 'Hometown Hits,' which appears to be a community recognition program or event honoring local residents, businesses, or organizations for their contributions to Richfield. This type of agenda item is typically ceremonial in nature, celebrating community achievements and highlights. The specific honorees or program details were not provided in the available agenda context.
Item a.ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approve Disbursements/Claims
The City Council was scheduled to approve the city's disbursements and claims, which is the routine process of authorizing payment of city bills, vendor invoices, and other financial obligations. This is a standard consent agenda item that occurs at every regular council meeting. Without the meeting packet detail, specific dollar totals are not confirmed.
Item a.ApprovedPassed 5-0
Meeting Minutes from (1) City Council Work Session from February 10, 2026, and (2) Regular City Council Meeting from February 10, 2026.
The City Council was scheduled to approve the official meeting minutes from both the February 10, 2026 City Council Work Session and the February 10, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. Approving minutes is a standard procedural step that creates the official public record of prior council actions and discussions. This item was on the agenda as part of the consent process.
Item b.ApprovedPassed 5-0
Consider the approval of engineering consultant pool agreements between the City and the selected engineering firms for routine professional engineering services for calendar years 2026 through 2030.
The council approved pool agreements with a group of selected engineering firms to provide routine professional engineering services for the city from 2026 through 2030. This item passed unanimously 5-0 as part of the consent calendar.
Item history
- Feb 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Mar 10, 2026 · City Council · Under Review
Item b.ApprovedPassed 5-0
Council Liaison Reports
Council Liaison Reports were scheduled as a standing agenda item during which individual council members were expected to share updates from the external boards, commissions, and organizations they represent on behalf of the city. These reports are a routine opportunity for council members to relay information from bodies such as the Metropolitan Council, school district liaisons, or regional planning groups. No formal action is typically taken during this item.
Item c.ApprovedPassed 5-0
Consider an Emergency Ordinance to temporarily extend Pre-eviction Notice requirements
The council passed Emergency Ordinance No. 2026-04, which temporarily extends pre-eviction notice requirements for Richfield residents. The ordinance passed unanimously 5-0 as part of the consent calendar.
Item history
- Feb 17, 2026 · Work Session · Under Review
- Feb 24, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Mar 10, 2026 · City Council · First Reading
Official documents
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