Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, August 8, 2023
16 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Proclamation Celebrating Ron Cottone
The Council presented a proclamation celebrating Ron Cottone.
Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of the Agenda
The City Council approved the agenda for the August 8, 2023 regular meeting.
Item 3AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for preschool and daycare at 7132 Portland Avenue
The Council considered and approved a request to amend a Conditional Use Permit to increase the capacity of the preschool and daycare at 7132 Portland Avenue to 330 children as part of the consent calendar.
Item 3BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Billboard relocation request at 7731 4th Avenue South
The Council considered and approved a resolution allowing the relocation of a billboard at 7731 4th Avenue South for Blaylock Plumbing as part of the consent calendar.
Item 3COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Perpetual easement agreement for roadways bordering ISD #280 schools
The Council considered and approved an easement agreement for perpetual easements on four roadways bordering the tax parcels containing ISD #280's STEM and Dual Language Elementary Schools as part of the consent calendar.
Item 3DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Resolution supporting Livable Communities Transit Oriented Development funding application for Aster Commons
The Council considered and approved a resolution identifying the need for Livable Communities Transit Oriented Development funding and authorizing a grant application on behalf of the Aster Commons development at 6613-25 Portland Avenue as part of the consent calendar.
Item history
- Aug 8, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council
- Aug 14, 2024 · City Council
Item 3EOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
2023-2024 Emergency Preparedness agreement with Bloomington
The Council considered and approved the 2023-2024 Emergency Preparedness agreement with the City of Bloomington, using public health emergency preparedness grant funds to provide services related to public health emergency preparedness, bioterrorism planning, and response system development, as part of the consent calendar.
Item 3FOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Resolution supporting state bonding funds for Nicollet Avenue reconstruction
The Council considered and approved a resolution supporting a request for state bonding funds to pay the City's share of reconstructing Nicollet Avenue from 77th Street to 66th Street as part of the consent calendar.
Item history
- Aug 8, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Jan 12, 2024 · Special Meeting · Under Review
Item 4Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Consideration of items removed from Consent Calendar
No items were removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion or action.
Item 5Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Second reading of interim ordinance imposing a moratorium on cannabis businesses
After a public hearing, the Council considered the second reading of an interim ordinance authorizing a study and imposing a moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses in Richfield. The agenda stated the moratorium would expire on January 1, 2025 or upon the City's receipt of an application from the Office of Cannabis Management for a cannabis business within Richfield, whichever occurred first, unless repealed earlier by the Council.
Item history
- Oct 25, 2022 · City Council · Under Review
- Jul 25, 2023 · City Council · First Reading
- Aug 8, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Oct 22, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Second reading of ordinance repealing edible cannabinoid moratorium
The Council considered the second reading of a transitory ordinance repealing Ordinance 19.26, which had authorized a study and imposed a moratorium on the sale of edible cannabinoid products.
Item history
- Jul 25, 2023 · City Council · First Reading
- Aug 8, 2023 · City Council · This item
Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Second reading of ordinance eliminating flavored tobacco sales and capping tobacco licenses
The Council considered the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 11, Section 1146 of the Richfield City Code to eliminate the sale of flavored tobacco products and cap the number of tobacco licenses.
Item history
- Jul 25, 2023 · City Council · First Reading
- Aug 8, 2023 · City Council · This item
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
City Manager's Report
The City Manager delivered a report to the Council.
Item 9Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Claims and Payroll
The Council considered and approved claims and payroll for the meeting cycle.
Item 10Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
Council members shared community announcements, recognitions, and updates during Hats Off to Hometown Hits.
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Approval of July 25, 2023 meeting minutes
The City Council approved the minutes of the July 25, 2023 City Council Work Session and the July 25, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Official documents
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