Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, June 9, 2026
15 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 3ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of the June 9, 2026 Meeting Agenda
The City Council approved the agenda for the June 9, 2026 regular meeting as presented, allowing the meeting to proceed through the listed items without changes.
Item 4ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of May 26, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
The Council approved the minutes from the May 26, 2026 City Council Work Session and the May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting without changes.
What was said
The mayor stated that the council had already approved both sets of the May 26, 2026 meeting minutes as the meeting resumed.
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Item 4bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote takenApproved · unofficial
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Approval of May 26, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
The council was asked to approve minutes from its May 26, 2026 regular meeting, which recorded consent calendar approvals, a Pride Month proclamation, and a Human Rights Commission appointment. This action formalizes the written record but makes no new policy decisions.
What was said
The mayor stated that the council had already approved both sets of the May 26, 2026 meeting minutes as the meeting resumed.
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Item 5Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Open Forum
The Council held its regular Open Forum period for public comments at the June 9, 2026 meeting, but no residents came forward to speak.
What was said
The city clerk reported receiving no emails or comment cards, and the mayor confirmed no one in the audience wished to speak during open forum.
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Item 6aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating Juneteenth
Mayor Supple read a proclamation declaring June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Freedom Day in Richfield, marking the 1865 end of slavery and the city's commitment to addressing systemic racism. Human Rights Commission Liaison Council Member Burk received the proclamation on behalf of the city.
Item history
- Jun 11, 2024 · City Council · Informational
- Jun 10, 2025 · City Council · Informational
- Jun 9, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
The mayor read a formal proclamation declaring June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth Freedom Day in Richfield, which was presented to Council Member Burke as liaison to the Human Rights Commission.
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Item 6bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating Ava Wiederholt
Mayor Supple proclaimed June 9, 2026 as Ava Wiederholt Day, honoring the 17-year-old Richfield resident and gymnast who won a state gold medal and qualified for the USA Special Olympics Games at the University of Minnesota, held June 20-26, 2026.
What was said
The mayor read a proclamation declaring June 9, 2026 as Ava Wiederholt Day, honoring a 17-year-old Richfield resident and Special Olympics gymnastics champion.
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Item 7aApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Disbursements/Claims
The Council approved disbursements totaling $4,901,968.12 through the Consent Calendar, including $3,530,526.30 in accounts payable checks/ETFs from May 15-29, 2026, and $1,371,441.82 in payroll dated June 5, 2026, which includes June 2026 health insurance premiums.
What was said
This item was part of the consent calendar covering disbursements and claims, approved in a single motion along with the TC2 contract, GreenCorps resolution, and Metropolitan Council grant agreements.
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Item 7bApprovedPassed 5-0
Professional Services Agreement with TC2 for 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
The Council approved a not-to-exceed $149,930 contract with TC2 (partnering with HKGi, Humanize MN, and Zan Associates) to lead Richfield's state-mandated 2050 Comprehensive Plan update, due to the Metropolitan Council by December 31, 2028. Engagement will prioritize outreach to young people, Latinx residents, and other underrepresented groups, with the bulk of public engagement occurring in 2027.
What was said
The consent calendar included a professional services agreement with TC2 for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update; one council member said she was excited about the plan moving forward and enjoyed reviewing TC2's proposal.
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Item 7cApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution Supporting Hosting a Minnesota GreenCorps Member
The Council adopted Resolution 12426 supporting Richfield's selection to host a Minnesota GreenCorps member, a state environmental service position that will work on city sustainability initiatives.
What was said
The consent calendar included a resolution supporting Richfield's selection to host a Minnesota GreenCorps member, approved along with the other consent items.
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Item 7dApprovedPassed 5-0
Active Transportation Grant Agreements with the Metropolitan Council
The Council adopted Resolution 12427 authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute two Active Transportation Grant Agreements with the Metropolitan Council, securing funding to support bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects in Richfield.
What was said
The consent calendar included a resolution authorizing the mayor and city manager to execute two Active Transportation grant agreements with the Metropolitan Council, approved with the rest of the consent items.
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Item 11aApprovedPassed 5-0
Policy for Use of 4d(1) Tax Classification for Affordable Housing
The Council adopted Resolution 12428 approving a policy governing use of the 4d(1) tax classification, directing it be used only as a last resort after other funding sources are exhausted, with priority given to preserving existing affordable housing. For new construction, 4d(1) will only be applied when a project meets City priorities and is financially beneficial to the City.
Item history
- Jun 9, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Jul 20, 2026 · Housing & Redevelopment Authority · Approved
- Jul 20, 2026 · Economic Development Authority · Approved
What was said
Staff and council discussed a policy governing use of the 4d(1) tax classification as a tool of last resort to preserve affordable housing, weighing housing benefits against the tax shift to other property owners; council members praised staff's work after prior work sessions.
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Item 12aApprovedPassed 5-0
18-Day Early Voting Period and Absentee Ballot Board Appointments for 2026 Elections
The Council adopted Resolution 12429 establishing an 18-day in-person early voting period, rather than a newly allowed 46-day option under state legislation passed May 15, 2026, for the August 11, 2026 primary and November 3, 2026 general elections. It also appointed Hennepin County as the primary absentee ballot board and established a City absentee ballot board for election days and as needed during the 46-day absentee voting window.
What was said
Staff recommended switching to an 18-day in-person early voting period instead of 46 days and appointing Hennepin County as the absentee ballot board, with council members asking about security, communication to residents, and access to computers for online ballot applications before voting to approve.
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Item 13Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
City Manager's Report
City Manager Rodriguez reported that she had nothing to report to the Council at the June 9, 2026 meeting.
What was said
The city manager stated she had nothing to report for the City Manager's Report.
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Item 14Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Council Discussion: Hats Off to Hometown Hits and Liaison Reports
Council members shared community updates, including appreciation for 2026 graduating seniors, notice that the Richfield Pool at Veterans Park opens Friday, June 12, 2026, thanks to Pizza Lucé for its annual bike tour that drew over 100 bicycles to the Richfield location, and an invitation to the Summer Kickoff event at the Municipal Center and Heredia Park, featuring a State of the Community address.
What was said
Council members gave shout-outs including graduating seniors, the opening of Veterans Park pool, a Pizza Luce bike tour, a Human Rights Commission election-law presentation by the city clerk, the upcoming summer kickoff event, and a tour of Fraser School.
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Item 15aApprovedPassed 5-0
Closed Session: City Manager Performance Evaluation
The Council recessed into closed session at 7:32 p.m. under Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subd. 3(a), to conduct a performance evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez, reconvening the regular meeting at 9:13 p.m. A second closed-session evaluation meeting was scheduled for June 16, 2026, with a public summary to be provided at the June 23, 2026 regular Council meeting.
What was said
Council voted to recess into closed session to conduct the city manager's performance evaluation under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, and upon reconvening announced a follow-up closed session on June 16, 2026 and a public summary at the June 23, 2026 meeting.
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Official documents
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