Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, April 25, 2023
12 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation to recognize Arbor Day 2023
The Richfield City Council was scheduled to recognize Arbor Day 2023 with a formal proclamation during the April 25 meeting. This ceremonial item was on the agenda for the Mayor to read aloud, honoring the tradition of tree planting and urban forestry stewardship. Proclamations of this type are informational and require no formal vote.
Item history
- Apr 25, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Apr 22, 2025 · City Council
- Apr 22, 2025 · City Council
Item 2Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month Proclamation
The Richfield City Council was scheduled to issue a proclamation recognizing Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month at the April 25 meeting. This ceremonial item was on the agenda for the Mayor to read aloud, honoring the contributions and culture of Asian and Pacific American communities in Richfield. Proclamations of this type are informational and require no formal vote.
Item history
- Apr 25, 2023 · City Council · This item
- May 14, 2024 · City Council
- May 14, 2024 · City Council
- Apr 22, 2025 · City Council
- Apr 22, 2025 · City Council
- Apr 22, 2025 · City Council
Item 3Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of the Agenda
The City Council approved the meeting agenda after discussion regarding the delegation of HRA funds for a project on the consent agenda.
Item 4AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Time Extension for Land Use Approvals at 7700 Pillsbury Avenue South
A one-year time extension for existing land use approvals was scheduled for consideration for a proposed 4-story, 55-unit multi-family development at 7700 Pillsbury Avenue South. The request would extend the Final Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development, giving the developer additional time to proceed with the project. This item was placed on the Consent Calendar, indicating staff recommended approval.
Item 4BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of $10 Million Revenue Bonds for Upper Post Flats and Delegation of Public Hearing to HRA
A resolution was scheduled for consideration that would authorize the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to issue up to $10 million in revenue bonds to benefit the Upper Post Flats housing development, and delegate authority to the HRA to hold a required public hearing on the matter. Per the city attorney, the bonds would be the financial obligation of the developer alone — not the city or the HRA — and would not affect Richfield's credit rating. Council members raised questions about the process and the respective roles of the Council and HRA in approving bond issuance.
Item 4COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of BCA Master Joint Powers Agreement and CJDN Subscriber Amendment
The Council was scheduled to consider approving the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA) Master Joint Powers Agreement with the Richfield Department of Public Safety and Police, along with a Court Data Services Subscriber Amendment to the CJDN Subscriber Agreement. This agreement would authorize Richfield law enforcement to access the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network (CJDN), a statewide system for sharing criminal justice information among agencies. The item was placed on the Consent Calendar, indicating staff recommended approval.
Item 4DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Acceptance of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
An agreement allowing the Richfield Department of Public Safety to accept a $10,248.60 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice was scheduled for consideration as part of the consent calendar. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) was on the agenda to fund the installation of workstations in the former police dispatch area. This item appeared as Staff Report No. 50.
Item history
- Apr 25, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Mar 11, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 4EOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Agreement to Administer 2023 School Board Election
An intergovernmental agreement for the City of Richfield to administer the 2023 School Board Election on behalf of Independent School District No. 280 was scheduled for consideration. This arrangement was on the consent calendar as Staff Report No. 51 and would have city staff oversee election logistics for the district. No financial details were specified in available agenda documents.
Item history
- Apr 25, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Apr 8, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 4FOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Award of Contract for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program
A contract award to Visu-Sewer, Inc. for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $670,830.80 was scheduled for consideration. The proposal also included authorizing the City Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without requiring additional City Council action. This item appeared on the consent calendar as Staff Report No. 52.
Item 4GOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Contract for Augsburg Park Skate Park Expansion
A $180,000 contract with Spohn Ranch, Inc. to design and construct an expansion of the skate park at Augsburg Park was scheduled for consideration. The project was developed with student input on design recommendations, and construction was expected to take place in 2023 if approved. This item appeared on the consent calendar as Staff Report No. 53.
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Amendment of 2023 License, Permit, and Miscellaneous Fees
A resolution to amend the 2023 schedule of license, permit, and miscellaneous fees under Appendix D of the city's Ordinance Code was scheduled for consideration as a regular agenda item. This item was presented as Staff Report No. 54 and would update the fees the city charges for various permits and licenses. The specific fee changes were not detailed in available agenda documents.
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of Claims and Payroll
The city council was scheduled to consider approval of routine claims and payroll obligations for the period ending April 25, 2023. The agenda included accounts payable checks totaling $1,431,283.14 and payroll disbursements of $795,965.96, for a combined total of $2,227,249.10. This is a standard administrative item that appears on each council meeting agenda to authorize payment of city vendor and employee obligations.
Official documents
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