Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Wednesday, August 14, 2024
32 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of the Agenda
The Council approved the agenda for the August 14, 2024 regular meeting.
Item 1ApprovedApproved 5-0
Approved the agenda
The Council approved the agenda for the August 14, 2024 regular meeting.
Item 2.AOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Designated City Manager as signing authority for HUD environmental review for Wood Lake Nature Center grant
The Council approved a resolution designating the City Manager as the signing authority for the HUD environmental review required to advance a $3,000,000 HUD Economic Development Initiative grant for the Wood Lake Nature Center Building Project.
Item 2.AApprovedApproved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
Designated the City Manager as signing authority for HUD environmental review for the Wood Lake Nature Center project
The Council approved a resolution designating the City Manager as the signing authority for the HUD environmental review required to release a $3,000,000 federal Economic Development Initiative grant for the new Wood Lake Nature Center Building project.
Item 2.BOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approved Conditional Use Permit and two buffer yard variances for auto repair shop at 7524 Lyndale Avenue South
The Council approved a Conditional Use Permit and two buffer yard variances to allow an auto repair shop to operate at 7524 Lyndale Avenue South, subject to conditions recommended by staff and the Planning Commission.
Item 2.BApprovedApproved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
Approved a Conditional Use Permit and two buffer yard variances for an auto repair shop at 7524 Lyndale Avenue South
The Council approved a Conditional Use Permit and two buffer yard variances to allow an auto repair shop to operate at 7524 Lyndale Avenue South, reusing the former Barrett Lawn Care property.
Item 2.COutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Entered into Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for assessment services
The Council approved entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for assessment services.
Item 2.CApprovedApproved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
Approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for assessment services
The Council approved entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for assessment services.
Item 2.DOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approved engineering consultant pool agreements for 2024-2025
The Council approved two engineering consultant pool agreements for routine professional engineering services for calendar years 2024 through 2025.
Item history
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Mar 10, 2026 · City Council · Under Review
Item 2.DApprovedApproved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
Approved engineering consultant pool agreements for 2024-2025
The Council approved two engineering consultant pool agreements with selected firms for routine professional engineering services for calendar years 2024 through 2025.
Item history
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Mar 10, 2026 · City Council · Under Review
Item 2.EOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Authorized Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant application for Aster Commons development
The Council adopted a resolution identifying the need for a Livable Communities Demonstration Account Development grant and authorizing an application for grant funds on behalf of the Aster Commons development at 6613-25 Portland Avenue.
Item history
- Aug 8, 2023 · City Council
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
Item 2.EApprovedApproved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
Authorized a Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant application for Aster Commons
The Council adopted a resolution identifying the need for a Livable Communities Demonstration Account Development grant and authorizing an application for grant funds on behalf of the Aster Commons development at 6613-25 Portland Avenue.
Item history
- Aug 8, 2023 · City Council
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
Item 2.FOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approved agreement with Science Museum of Minnesota for Wood Lake interpretive exhibit planning and design
The Council approved an agreement with the Science Museum of Minnesota for professional services to plan and design interpretive exhibits for the new Wood Lake Nature Center building.
Item history
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 2.FApprovedApproved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
Approved an agreement with the Science Museum of Minnesota for Wood Lake interpretive exhibit planning and design
The Council approved an agreement between the City and the Science Museum of Minnesota for professional services to plan and design interpretive exhibits for the new Wood Lake Nature Center Building.
Item history
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Oct 14, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 2.GOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approved reimbursement resolution for utility bond proceeds for Water System Interconnect Project
The Council approved a resolution allowing reimbursement of certain expenditures from future utility bond proceeds for the Water System Interconnect Project.
Item 2.GApprovedApproved 5-0 as part of the consent calendar
Approved a reimbursement resolution tied to future utility bonds for the Water System Interconnect Project
The Council approved a resolution allowing certain expenditures for the Water System Interconnect Project to be reimbursed from proceeds of utility bonds to be issued by the City.
Item 3Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
No items were removed from the consent calendar
The Council did not remove any items from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
Item 3Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Consideration of items removed from Consent Calendar
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Item 4Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approved contract with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49
The Council approved a resolution approving the labor contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
Item history
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Dec 22, 2025 · Special Meeting · Approved
Item 4ApprovedApproved 5-0
Approved the labor contract with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49
The Council approved a resolution approving the contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
Item history
- Apr 11, 2023 · Special Meeting · Under Review
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Dec 22, 2025 · Special Meeting · Approved
Item 5Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approved Construction Manager at Risk agreement with M. A. Mortenson for new Wood Lake Nature Center building
The Council approved an agreement with M. A. Mortenson Company for Construction Manager at Risk services for construction of the new Wood Lake Nature Center building.
Item 5ApprovedApproved 5-0
Approved a Construction Manager at Risk agreement with M. A. Mortenson for the new Wood Lake Nature Center Building
The Council approved an agreement between the City of Richfield and M. A. Mortenson Company for Construction Manager at Risk services for construction of the new Wood Lake Nature Center Building.
Item 6Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Adopted title and ballot language for local option sales tax question for November 5, 2024 election
The Council adopted a resolution setting the title and ballot language for a local option sales tax authorized by the Minnesota Legislature to be submitted to Richfield voters at the November 5, 2024 General Election.
Item 6ApprovedApproved 4-1
Adopted ballot title and language for a local option sales tax question for the November 5, 2024 election
The Council adopted a resolution approving the title and ballot language for a local option sales tax authorized by the Minnesota Legislature to be submitted to Richfield voters at the November 5, 2024 General Election.
Item 7Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
City Manager's Report
The City Manager delivered a report to the Council.
Item 7Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Received the City Manager’s report
The Council received the City Manager’s report.
Item history
- Nov 22, 2022 · City Council
- Mar 14, 2023 · City Council
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Feb 24, 2026 · City Council · Informational
Item 8Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Claims and Payroll
The Council approved claims and payroll.
Item 8ApprovedApproved 5-0
Approved claims and payroll
The Council approved claims and payroll.
Item 9Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council members shared recognitions and community updates during the 'Hats Off to Hometown Hits' portion of the meeting.
Item 10ApprovedApproved 5-0
Adjourned the meeting
The Council adjourned the meeting.
Item history
- Nov 22, 2022 · City Council
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
Item Approval of MinutesApprovedApproved 5-0
Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes
The Council approved the minutes of the July 23, 2024 City Council Work Session and the July 23, 2024 City Council Meeting.
Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of prior meeting minutes
The Council approved the minutes of the July 23, 2024 City Council Work Session and the July 23, 2024 City Council Meeting.
Official documents
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