Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, September 24, 2024
7 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Approval of Agenda
The approval of the meeting agenda was scheduled as the first procedural item for the September 24, 2024 City Council meeting. This routine step formally establishes the topics and order of business the Council was expected to address. No policy decisions were associated with this item itself.
Item 2Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Richfield Beacons Youth Researchers Presentation
The Richfield Beacons Youth Researchers were scheduled to present their community research findings to the City Council, focusing on barriers that young people face when trying to get involved in Richfield civic life. The group was expected to share ideas including placing letters and bracelets of encouragement in parks and updating park signage to be more welcoming to people of all ages, not just young children. The presentation was framed as an effort to create positive community change for youth.
Item 3Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation: LGBTQ+ History Month
Mayor Supple was scheduled to read a proclamation declaring October 2024 as LGBTQ+ History Month in Richfield, honoring those who have fought for LGBTQ+ equality and affirming the city's commitment to an inclusive community. The proclamation also takes a position supporting accurate teaching of LGBTQ+ history in the context of ongoing book bans. Richfield's Human Rights Commission was expected to be represented at the presentation.
Item 4Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Consent Calendar: Multiple Resolutions and Agreements
Council approved a series of resolutions and agreements, including support for a business district grant application, inspection service agreements with Bloomington, emergency preparedness funding, endorsement of a state constitutional amendment for environmental funding, acceptance of a $105,100 grant for Wood Lake Nature Center habitat restoration, and appointment of election judges for November 5, 2024.
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Second Reading and Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendment to Fee Schedule
An ordinance amendment to Richfield's fee schedule (Appendix D) covering building, planning, and zoning fees was scheduled for its second reading and a public hearing at this meeting. City staff annually review these fees to ensure they reflect actual staff time and processing costs, and state statute requires such fees be set by ordinance rather than resolution. The proposal was described as time-sensitive, requiring approval before January 1, 2025 to take effect for the new year.
Item history
- Sep 26, 2023 · City Council · Second Reading
- Sep 24, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Sep 9, 2025 · City Council · First Reading
- Sep 23, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of Claims and Payroll
Routine approval of city claims and payroll disbursements was on the agenda for this meeting. The payment batch was expected to cover accounts payable checks and payroll for the period around September 19, 2024, totaling approximately $2.56 million. This is a standard administrative action the City Council considers at each regular meeting to authorize payment of city obligations.
Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings
The Council approved the minutes from the Special City Council Work Session of August 28, 2024, the City Council Work Session of September 10, 2024, and the City Council Meeting of September 10, 2024.
Official documents
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