Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, July 14, 2026
9 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item :ApprovedPassed 4-0
Professional Services Agreement with GMP Consultants for Summary
The council approved a professional services agreement with GMP Consultants to conduct executive recruitment for Richfield's next city manager, authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. GMP Consultants was selected following interviews with five search firms during a June 30, 2026 special meeting.
What was said
Council Member Coleman-Woods introduced the Professional Services Agreement with GMP Consultants for executive recruitment of the next City Manager, following interviews with five search firms, and the council approved the agreement and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute it.
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Item 4ApprovedPassed 4-0
Approval of the Agenda
The Council approved the July 14, 2026 meeting agenda as amended, moving Consent Calendar item 8e (a temporary liquor license) to a separate discussion item for correction. This procedural step ensured proper handling of an address error before the license was approved later in the meeting.
What was said
The council approved the meeting agenda with the change of pulling item 8E off the consent calendar for separate consideration under item 9.
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Item 5ApprovedPassed 4-0
Approval of Minutes
The Council approved minutes from the June 23, 2026 Work Session, the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting, and the June 30, 2026 Special Meeting, formally documenting prior Council actions including the Essential Services Study discussion and city manager search firm interviews.
What was said
A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the June 23 Work Session, June 23 Regular Meeting, and June 30 Special Meeting.
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Item 7aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Mayor Supple proclaimed July 2026 as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Month in Richfield, recognizing that approximately 8.4% of Richfield residents have disabilities and highlighting City programs like the Adaptive Recreation & Learning Exchange Cooperative. Human Rights Commissioner Tim Garvey accepted the proclamation on behalf of the community.
What was said
The Mayor read a proclamation declaring July 2026 as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Month, and Human Rights Commissioner Tim Garvey spoke briefly on behalf of the Human Rights Commission.
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Item 8aApprovedPassed 4-0
Approve Disbursements/Claims
The Council approved payment of city bills and payroll totaling $5,327,707.98, covering accounts payable checks and electronic transfers from June 15 through July 3, 2026 ($3,836,047.89) and payroll for July 2, 2026 including July health insurance premiums ($1,491,660.09).
What was said
This item was approved as part of a single consent calendar motion covering items A through D, introduced by the City Manager and approved without discussion.
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Item 8bApprovedPassed 4-0
First Amendment to Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention (CSUP) Agreement with Bloomington Public Health
The Council approved extending Richfield's substance-use prevention services agreement with Bloomington Public Health through June 30, 2028, increasing the total contract amount by $181,130 to a not-to-exceed total of $270,909. The funding supports cannabis and substance-use education, prevention, and policy work in Richfield, with Richfield paying 31% of shared regional program costs.
What was said
This item was approved as part of a single consent calendar motion covering items A through D, introduced by the City Manager and approved without discussion.
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Item 8cApprovedPassed 4-0
Second Reading: Ordinance Amending Subsection 840.11 Pertaining to Alcohol in City Parks
The Council adopted Bill 2026-06 and Resolution 12440, updating City Code Subsection 840.11 to allow alcoholic beverages under 17% at the Richfield Ice Arena, at City-sponsored events, and at the new Wood Lake Nature Center and future Community Center, with required permits and Recreation Services Director approval. This replaces a patchwork of prior exceptions (Veterans Memorial Park community celebrations and Junior Hockey at the Ice Arena) with a comprehensive policy ahead of the Wood Lake Nature Center's opening.
Item history
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · First Reading
- Jul 14, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
This item was approved as part of a single consent calendar motion covering items A through D, introduced by the City Manager and approved without discussion.
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Item 8dApprovedPassed 4-0
Resolution of Support for 2026 Highway Safety Improvement Program Funding Application
The Council adopted Resolution 12441 supporting a grant application to the state's 2026 Highway Safety Improvement Program for safety upgrades at the West 76th Street and Newton Avenue intersection. The resolution formally backs the funding request but does not itself commit City construction dollars.
What was said
This item was approved as part of a single consent calendar motion covering items A through D, introduced by the City Manager and approved without discussion.
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Item 8e/9aApprovedPassed 4-0
Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Church of the Assumption Tri Fest Harvest 2026 Event
The Council approved a temporary liquor license for the Church of the Assumption (address corrected to 305 East 7th Street, not St. Peter Catholic Church as originally listed) for the Tri Fest Harvest 2026 event scheduled September 26-27, 2026. The item was pulled from the consent calendar to correct the event location before approval.
Item history
- Jul 23, 2024 · City Council · Approved
- Aug 26, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jul 14, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
Staff explained a typographical error in the application address for Church of the Assumption's Tri Fest Harvest event and confirmed the background check and other requirements were correctly completed; the council then approved issuance of the temporary liquor license.
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Official documents
Last updated Thursday, July 16, 2026 · AI-assisted summaries — the official documents above are authoritative.