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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

City Council — Tuesday, June 11, 2024

9 items on the record

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Items on the record

  1. Item 1Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken

    Proclamation Celebrating Juneteenth

    The Richfield City Council was scheduled to present a Proclamation Celebrating Juneteenth, recognizing June 19, 1865 as the day Union troops freed the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The proclamation, issued by Mayor Mary Supple on behalf of the Council, was expected to formally acknowledge every June 19 as Juneteenth Freedom Day in Richfield. It called on residents to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities and to honor the contributions of African Americans throughout the year.

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  2. Item 2Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken

    Presentation of Food Safety Awards

    The annual Presentation of Food Safety Awards was scheduled to recognize local restaurants for their commitment to food safety standards in 2023. Administrator Anderson was expected to present the full-service restaurant award to Broadway Pizza and the fast food and pizza carry-out award to Taco Bell. The presentation was intended to thank participating businesses for their dedication to safe food handling practices.

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  3. Item 5.AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Temporary On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Fred Babcock VFW #5555 Event

    The Council was scheduled to consider approving a Temporary On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Fred Babcock VFW #5555, located at 6715 Lakeshore Drive, for an outdoor parking lot event planned for July 6, 2024. The license application would authorize alcohol service from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. as part of the VFW's final Independence Day get-together. The Director of Public Safety reviewed the application and reportedly found no reason for denial, with all required fees and insurance documentation submitted.

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  4. Item 5.BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Resolution for Reimbursement of Expenditures from Bonds for Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Project

    The Council was scheduled to consider a resolution formally declaring intent to reimburse project expenditures using bond proceeds for the planned reconstruction of Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) between 77th Street and 66th Street. This procedural step, standard practice before bond issuance, would allow the city to spend on the project ahead of bond sales and later be reimbursed — covering costs incurred up to 60 days prior to Council approval. Construction is identified in Hennepin County's Capital Improvement Plan for 2026, with final design engineering expected to begin in late 2024.

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  5. Item 5.COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Modification of Health Care Savings Plan for Firefighters (IAF Local 1215)

    The City Council was scheduled to consider a resolution modifying the Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) for International Association of Firefighters (IAF) Local 1215 bargaining unit employees. The modification was expected to update the bi-weekly contribution amount — the first change since 2019 — allowing firefighters to set aside pre-tax dollars toward post-employment medical costs. Under Minnesota state law, HCSP modifications may be made no more frequently than once every two years, and the plan must be submitted to the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) for filing after City approval.

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  6. Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Section 925.02 Relating to Regulation of Vacant Buildings

    The City Council was scheduled to hold a second reading of an ordinance amending Section 925.02 of the Richfield City Code, which governs the regulation of vacant buildings. The specific change would update the maximum allowable grass and weed height on vacant properties from 6 inches to 8 inches, bringing city code into compliance with a state law that took effect July 1, 2023. This section was inadvertently overlooked when the City updated its managed natural landscapes ordinance in October 2023.

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  7. Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Amendment to Planned Unit Development and Parking Agreement for Partnership Academy at 6500 Nicollet Avenue

    The City Council was scheduled to consider a resolution amending the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Parking Agreement for Partnership Academy, a K-8 charter school at 6500 Nicollet Avenue South. When the school's 5,962 square-foot building addition was approved in April 2022, Partnership Academy was given two years to provide up to 80 parking stalls to replace those eliminated by the expansion. The amendment was expected to extend that deadline and modify the agreement terms, with the Planning Commission recommending a five-year extension rather than the ten years the school had requested.

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  8. Item 9Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes

    Approval of Claims and Payrolls

    The City Council was scheduled to approve routine claims and payrolls for the period ending June 7, 2024, totaling $2,097,046.42 processed through U.S. Bank. The total includes accounts payable disbursements of $1,078,818.70 and payroll of $1,018,227.72. This is a standard recurring agenda item required to authorize payment of the City's operating financial obligations.

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  9. Item 11Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken

    Closed Executive Session: City Manager’s Annual Performance Evaluation

    The Council was scheduled to enter a closed executive session to conduct City Manager Katie Rodriguez's annual performance evaluation, as permitted under Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subd. 3(a). The session was expected to take place in the Babcock Room, separate from the public meeting chambers. As required by state law, a follow-up closed session and a public summary of the evaluation at a subsequent regular Council meeting were also expected.

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