Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, November 25, 2025
23 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Meetings with Applicants for City Advisory Commissions
Council members met individually with over 30 applicants interested in filling open seats on Richfield's advisory boards and commissions, in preparation for making appointments at the Nov. 25, 2025 Council meeting. The work session adjourned by unanimous consent with no formal action taken.
Item history
- Nov 16, 2024 · Work Session · Under Review
- Nov 15, 2025 · Work Session · Informational
- Nov 15, 2025 · Special Meeting · Informational
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 2Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Work Session Discussion on Effective Governance and Strategic Plan
During a Nov. 12, 2025 work session dinner, Council and staff discussed meeting procedures, agenda preparation, and the City's strategic plan, including infrastructure planning, the new GIS position, and short-term rental enforcement challenges. No formal votes were taken; discussion focused on clarifying Council and staff roles and improving resident communication.
Item 3Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of November 25, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda
The Council considered approval of the agenda for its Nov. 25, 2025 regular meeting.
Item 4Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of Minutes for November 12 and 15, 2025 Meetings
The Council considered approval of the minutes from the Nov. 12, 2025 Work Session, the Nov. 12, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, and the Nov. 15, 2025 Special Meeting.
Item 5Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Open Forum: Richfield-Bloomington Jefferson Jaguar Association Update
During open forum, Kevin Klos of the Richfield–Bloomington Jefferson Jaguar Association announced that youth hockey registration remains open with no experience required, and that a grant allows the association to offer registration free of charge this season.
Item 6aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Advisory Board of Health Annual Report Presentation
The Advisory Board of Health presented its annual report to the City Council on Nov. 25, 2025, summarizing the board's activities and public health initiatives over the past year.
Item 6bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Planning Commission Annual Report
Planning Commission Chair Eddie Holmvig-Johnson reported on the Commission's 2025 activities at the Nov. 12, 2025 meeting, noting four meetings were canceled due to a lack of pending applications and highlighting the Commission's recommendation to approve the Woodlake Nature Center project.
Item history
- Nov 12, 2025 · City Council · Informational
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7ApprovedPassed 4-0
Consent Calendar Approval (November 12, 2025 Meeting)
The Council approved a bundled consent calendar including $1,582,529.29 in disbursements and payroll, a resolution supporting ISD #280's Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Plan, setting a Nov. 25, 2025 public hearing for a new liquor license for Brim Restaurant, and an agreement placing an embedded Senior Social Worker with the Police Department through Hennepin County.
Item history
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of Disbursements and Claims (November 25, 2025)
The consent calendar included routine approval of the city's outstanding disbursements, claims, and payroll for the period leading up to the Nov. 25, 2025 meeting.
Item 7bOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Set Public Hearing for Metro Pawn and Gun 2026 Pawnbroker License Renewal
The Council considered setting a public hearing for Dec. 9, 2025 to review the 2026 renewal of Metro Pawn and Gun, Inc.'s pawnbroker license, which expires Dec. 31, 2025. Scheduling the hearing keeps the renewal process on track to be completed before the new license year begins.
Item history
- Nov 28, 2023 · City Council
- Nov 28, 2023 · City Council
- Nov 26, 2024 · City Council
- Nov 26, 2024 · City Council
- Nov 26, 2024 · City Council
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 7cOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
One-Year Time Extension for Aster Commons Affordable Housing Project
The Council considered a resolution granting a one-year extension of the preliminary plat, site plan, and two variances for Aster Commons, a 38-unit deeply affordable housing development at 6613-6625 Portland Avenue South. The extension moves the construction deadline to Nov. 28, 2026, giving developer Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative more time to secure tax credit funding after already raising nearly $7.8 million.
Item 7dOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Sentencing to Service Program Agreement with Hennepin County (2026-2027)
The Council considered renewing its Sentencing to Service Program Services Agreement with Hennepin County for calendar years 2026 and 2027, continuing use of supervised offender work crews for community service tasks in Richfield.
Item 7eOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Forgiveness of $472,170 in Internal Ice Arena Loans
The Council considered forgiving two internal loans made to the Ice Arena totaling $472,170, funded through a transfer from the city's long-term capital reserves. This action would relieve the Ice Arena enterprise fund of the obligation to repay these internal loans.
Item 7fOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Transfer of $1,800,000 from Elections Fund to Long-Term Capital Reserve Fund
The Council considered directing staff to adjust the 2025 Revised Budget to transfer $1,800,000 from the Elections Fund to the Long-term Capital Reserve Fund, designating the balance for future government building capital projects.
Item 9aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Public Hearing on Amendment to 2022 Tax Increment Spending Plan
The Council held a public hearing on Nov. 25, 2025 regarding an amendment to the 2022 Spending Plan for unobligated tax increment funds.
Item 9bOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Public Hearing on New Liquor License for Brim Restaurant
The Council held a public hearing on Nov. 25, 2025 to consider approving new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses for Brim 2, LLC, doing business as Brim Restaurant, located at 2910 66th Street West.
Item history
- Nov 12, 2025 · City Council · Needs Public Input
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 11aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2020-2
The Council considered a resolution decertifying Tax Increment Financing District No. 2020-2, formally ending the district's tax increment collection.
Item history
- Nov 17, 2025 · Housing & Redevelopment Authority · Approved
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Jan 20, 2026 · Housing & Redevelopment Authority · Approved
Item 11bOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Decertification of Lyndale Gateway / Interchange West and Urban Village TIF Districts
The Council considered resolutions decertifying the Lyndale Gateway/Interchange West and Urban Village Tax Increment Financing Districts, ending increment collection in those redevelopment areas.
Item history
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Jan 20, 2026 · Housing & Redevelopment Authority · Approved
Item 12aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Preliminary Design Layouts for 2026 Sidewalk Projects
The Council considered approval of preliminary design layouts for the city's 2026 sidewalk construction projects. The Transportation Commission previously reviewed and provided feedback on these projects at its November meeting.
Item 12bOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Appointment of Commissioners to City Advisory Boards and Commissions
The Council considered appointing commissioners to fill open seats on Richfield's advisory boards and commissions, following interviews conducted with over 30 applicants during a Nov. 15, 2025 special work session.
Item history
- Nov 16, 2024 · Work Session · Under Review
- Nov 15, 2025 · Work Session · Informational
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 12cOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Sale of $6,160,000 General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
The Council considered adopting a resolution awarding the sale of $6,160,000 in General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A, to finance city capital projects.
Item history
- Dec 10, 2024 · City Council
- Oct 28, 2025 · City Council · Under Review
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 13Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
City Manager's Report: Elections and Senate Bonding Tour
City Manager Rodriguez thanked the City Clerk's election staff for a smooth school board election and thanked Council Member Hayford Oleary and Public Works for organizing a Senate bonding tour. Mayor Supple announced the fall food drive running through Nov. 21.
Item 14Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Council Discussion: Hometown Hits and Liaison Reports
Council members highlighted the successful opening of the LomaBonita Market, a free legal advice clinic hosted by the Human Rights Commission on Nov. 14, the FOWL benefit event, biweekly fix-it clinics, and Transportation Commission feedback on the 2026 sidewalk projects and Penn Avenue Project Phase 1, with the next Penn Avenue open house set for Nov. 18.
Official documents
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