Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, July 28, 2026
18 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 3ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of the July 28, 2026 Meeting Agenda
The council approved the meeting agenda for July 28, 2026 as presented, with no amendments requested.
What was said
A council member moved to approve the agenda, it was seconded, and the motion passed on a voice vote.
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Item 4ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
The council approved the minutes of the July 14, 2026 City Council Work Session and the July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting, formally adopting the written record of those proceedings.
What was said
A single motion was made to approve both sets of council minutes together, noting a couple of typographical name corrections, and it passed on a voice vote.
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Item 4aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote takenApproved · unofficial
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Approval of Minutes - July 14, 2026 Council Work Session
The council was scheduled to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2026 Work Session, which covered wellhead protection planning, social media comment policy, and the Natural Resources Management Plan.
What was said
A single motion was made to approve both sets of council minutes together, noting a couple of typographical name corrections, and it passed on a voice vote.
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Item 6aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Summer Intern Presentation
City Intern Richanta Pollard presented an overview of her work through the ACE internship program, which introduces young adults to local government careers, describing her work on event planning, communications, community outreach, election activities, and public health initiatives for the City.
What was said
The summer intern, Roshanta Pollard, presented on her experience in the ACE internship program working in executive communications for the city, describing her duties, what she learned, and her future plans; council members thanked her and asked if she'd recommend the program to other youth.
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Item 7aApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Disbursements/Claims (July 4-17, 2026)
The council approved City disbursements and payroll totaling $2,866,272.45 for the period of July 4-17, 2026, consisting of $1,602,597.02 in accounts payable/EFT checks and $1,263,675.43 in payroll.
What was said
This item was read as part of the consent calendar (approve disbursements/claims) and was approved along with all other consent items in a single motion and voice vote.
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Item 7bApprovedPassed 5-0
2026 Concrete Project Contract with Standard Sidewalk Inc.
The council awarded a $395,806.75 contract to Standard Sidewalk Inc., the lowest of five bidders, to repair non-compliant sidewalks, curb, gutter, and pedestrian ramps citywide as part of a multi-year ADA compliance project stemming from a 2023 citywide ADA assessment. Work is scheduled to begin late July 2026 and finish by October 30, 2026, funded by existing franchise fees, with the City Manager authorized to approve up to $175,000 in contract changes.
What was said
The city manager described the contract with Standard Sidewalk, Inc. for the 2026 concrete project as part of the consent calendar; it was approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote.
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Item 7cOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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License Agreement with B&J Trees at Veterans Park
The council was scheduled to approve a license agreement allowing E-Clan, Inc., doing business as B&J Trees, to sell trees under the picnic pavilion at Veterans Park.
What was said
The license agreement with B&J Trees to sell trees at Veterans Park was listed as part of the consent calendar and approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote.
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Item 7dOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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2027 Food, Pools and Lodging Agreement with City of Bloomington
The council was scheduled to approve the 2027 Food, Pools and Lodging agreement with the City of Bloomington, which continues shared public health inspection services for Richfield's food establishments, pools, and lodging facilities.
What was said
The 2027 Food, Pools, and Lodging Agreement with the City of Bloomington was listed as part of the consent calendar and approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote.
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Item 7eOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Temporary Liquor License Expansion for Fireside Foundry
The council was scheduled to approve a temporary expansion of Thompson's Fireside Pizza's (Fireside Foundry) liquor license to allow outdoor beer and malt beverage service in its parking lot at 6736 Penn Avenue South on Sunday, September 20, 2026, during Richfield's Open Streets at Penn Fest event.
Item history
- Aug 26, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jul 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
What was said
The temporary liquor license expansion for Fireside Foundry for an outdoor event was listed as part of the consent calendar and approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote.
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Item 7fOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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73rd Street/Diagonal Boulevard 2026 Sidewalk Project Contract with JL Theis, Inc.
The council was scheduled to approve a $1,080,651.33 contract with JL Theis, Inc. for the 73rd Street/Diagonal Boulevard 2026 Sidewalk Project, with the City Manager authorized to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further council consideration.
What was said
The contract with J.L. Theis, Inc. for the 73rd Street/Diagonal Boulevard 2026 sidewalk project was listed as part of the consent calendar and approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote.
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Item 7gOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Richfield Ice Arena Lobby Electrical and Mechanical Agreements
The council was scheduled to approve agreements with J. Becher and Associates ($139,850 for electrical work) and US Mechanical ($294,210 for mechanical work) for renovations to the Richfield Ice Arena lobby.
What was said
Agreements for electrical and mechanical work at the Richfield Ice Arena Lobby were listed as part of the consent calendar and approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote.
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Item 7hOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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USDA UCF Boulevard Tree Planting Contract with North Metro Companies, LLC
The council was scheduled to award a $269,068 contract to North Metro Companies, LLC for the USDA UCF Boulevard Tree Planting project, with the City Manager authorized to approve contract changes under $175,000 without further council consideration.
What was said
The USDA UCF Boulevard tree planting contract with North Metro Companies was listed as part of the consent calendar and approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote; a resident had earlier commented on the tree program during open forum.
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Item 7iOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Master Utility Agreement with MnDOT for 494 Project 2
The council was scheduled to adopt a resolution authorizing execution of Master Utility Agreement No. 1062054 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and its selected design-build contractor, governing replacement, repair, or relocation of city-owned utilities as part of the 494 Project 2 highway project.
What was said
The Master Utility Agreement with MnDOT for the 494 Project 2 was listed as part of the consent calendar and approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote.
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Item 7jOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Adoption of Hennepin County Elections Emergency/Continuity Plan
The council was scheduled to adopt the Hennepin County Elections Emergency/Continuity Plan, which establishes procedures for maintaining election operations in Richfield during emergencies affecting polling locations or election administration.
What was said
The Hennepin County Elections Emergency/Continuity Plan was listed as part of the consent calendar; a council member thanked staff for the extensive work on the over-150-page plan, and it was approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote.
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Item 7kOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Fluid Interiors Furniture Quote for Wood Lake Nature Center
The council was scheduled to approve a $429,407.61 quote from Fluid Interiors for interior and exterior furniture at the new Wood Lake Nature Center building, and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate final terms and execute the agreement.
What was said
The Fluid Interiors furniture quote for Wood Lake Nature Center was listed as part of the consent calendar and approved along with all other consent items in one motion and voice vote.
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Item 9aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted hereApproved · unofficial
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Public Hearing: Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan (2027-2031) and Nicollet Avenue Bonds
The council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution approving the Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan (2027-2031) and authorizing the issuance of street reconstruction bonds to finance the 2026-2027 Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Project.
What was said
City Engineer Joe Powers presented the five-year street reconstruction plan and the proposed $5 million bond sale for the Nicollet Avenue project; after a public hearing with resident questions about project extent, cost-sharing, and the 73rd Street sidewalk project, the council adopted the resolution approving the plan and bond issuance on a voice vote.
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Item 14aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Hats off to Hometown Hits
Council members were scheduled to share recognitions and updates on local events, initiatives, and community achievements during this discussion segment, with no formal action taken.
Item 14bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Council Liaison Reports
Council members were scheduled to provide updates on their respective liaison assignments to boards and commissions, with no formal action taken.
Official documents
Last updated Thursday, July 30, 2026 · AI-assisted summaries — the official documents above are authoritative.