Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, May 14, 2024
28 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of the agenda
The City Council approved the agenda for the May 14, 2024 regular meeting.
Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of the agenda
The council approved the agenda for the May 14, 2024 regular meeting.
Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Proclamation celebrating Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month
The City Council recognized Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month by proclamation.
Item history
- Apr 25, 2023 · City Council · Informational
- May 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Apr 22, 2025 · City Council
- Apr 22, 2025 · City Council
- Apr 22, 2025 · City Council
Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Proclamation celebrating Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month
The council issued a proclamation recognizing Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month.
Item history
- Apr 25, 2023 · City Council · Informational
- May 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- 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
Proclamation recognizing National Police Week
The City Council recognized National Police Week by proclamation.
Item 3Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Proclamation recognizing National Police Week
The council issued a proclamation recognizing National Police Week.
Item 4AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Academy of Holy Angels Rock the Lawn event
The City Council considered and approved an annual temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Academy of Holy Angels, 6600 Nicollet Avenue South, for the Holy Angels Rock the Lawn event scheduled for June 14, 2024.
Item 4AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Academy of Holy Angels event
The council approved an annual temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Academy of Holy Angels, 6600 Nicollet Avenue South, for the Holy Angels Rock the Lawn event on June 14, 2024.
Item 4BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Authorization for Homes Within Reach to use Hennepin County homeownership assistance funding in Richfield
The City Council considered and approved a resolution authorizing West Hennepin Affordable Land Housing Trust, doing business as Homes Within Reach, to use Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Homeownership Assistance Program funding in Richfield.
Item history
- May 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Feb 17, 2026 · Housing & Redevelopment Authority · Under Review
Item 4BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Authorized Homes Within Reach to use Hennepin County homeownership assistance funding in Richfield
The council approved a resolution authorizing West Hennepin Affordable Land Housing Trust, doing business as Homes Within Reach, to use Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Homeownership Assistance Program funds in Richfield.
Item history
- May 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Feb 17, 2026 · Housing & Redevelopment Authority · Under Review
Item 4COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for VFW wrestling event
The council approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the annual wrestling event on June 15, 2024, at Fred Babcock VFW #5555, 6715 Lakeshore Drive.
Item history
- May 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Jun 11, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
Item 4COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for VFW wrestling event
The City Council considered and approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the annual wrestling event scheduled for June 15, 2024 at Fred Babcock VFW #5555, 6715 Lakeshore Drive.
Item history
- May 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- Jun 11, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
Item 4DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Fourth of July Committee events
The council approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Fourth of July Committee events at Veterans Memorial Park on July 3 and 4, 2024.
Item history
- May 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- May 12, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 4DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Fourth of July Committee events
The City Council considered and approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Fourth of July Committee events at Veterans Memorial Park on July 3 and 4, 2024.
Item history
- May 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
- May 12, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 4EOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Renewal of contract with Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children program
The City Council considered and approved renewal of the contract with the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children program through May 31, 2024 so the city could continue receiving federal grant funding for public safety and police work.
Item 4EOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Renewed contract with Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children program
The council approved renewing the contract with the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children program through May 31, 2024, so Public Safety/Police could continue receiving federal grant funding.
Item 4FOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Awarded contract for 66th Street and Richfield Parkway improvements
The council approved the bid tabulation and authorized the mayor and city manager to execute a contract with Valley Paving, Inc. for the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway Improvements Project in the amount of $279,628. The council also authorized the city manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further council action.
Item 4FOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Contract award for 66th Street and Richfield Parkway improvements
The City Council considered and approved the bid tabulation and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Valley Paving, Inc. for the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway Improvements Project in the amount of $279,628. The Council also authorized the City Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further Council consideration.
Item 4GOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
MnDOT agreement for 66th Street and Richfield Parkway pedestrian improvements funding
The City Council considered and approved a resolution authorizing execution of MnDOT Agreement #1056595 for disbursement of state Active Transportation Program funds for the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway Pedestrian Improvements Project.
Item 4GOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Accepted MnDOT active transportation funding agreement for 66th Street and Richfield Parkway pedestrian improvements
The council approved a resolution authorizing execution of MnDOT Agreement #1056595 for disbursement of state Active Transportation Program funds for the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway Pedestrian Improvements Project.
Item 4HOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Acceptance of stock donation for Wood Lake Nature Center
The City Council considered and approved a resolution accepting a stock donation from Carl Sandberg for Wood Lake Nature Center in an amount between $64,290 and $74,900, and authorized the Recreation Services Director to apply the funds for Wood Lake Nature Center consistent with the donor’s direction.
Item 4HOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Accepted stock donation for Wood Lake Nature Center
The council approved a resolution accepting a stock donation from Carl Sandberg for Wood Lake Nature Center in an amount estimated between $64,290 and $74,900, and authorized the Recreation Services Director to apply the funds for Wood Lake Nature Center consistent with the donor's direction.
Item history
- Nov 9, 2022 · City Council
- May 14, 2024 · City Council · This item
Item 5Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
No items were removed from the consent calendar
The council did not remove any items from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Held public hearing on host designation for charter school bond issuance and refinancing
The council held a public hearing on approving host designation for the City of Deephaven to issue revenue bonds for construction of a charter school facility in Burnsville and refinancing of the issuer’s 2017 charter school lease revenue bonds tied to Seven Hills Preparatory Academy at 1401 West 76th Street in Richfield. The agenda identified the item as a public hearing, but no final action or outcome was provided in the supplied materials.
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Host designation for revenue bonds related to Seven Hills Preparatory Academy facilities
The City Council held a public hearing on approving host designation for the City of Deephaven to issue revenue bonds to finance construction of a charter school facility in Burnsville and refinance the issuer’s 2017 charter school lease revenue bonds for Seven Hills Preparatory Academy at 1401 West 76th Street in Richfield. The agenda showed the public hearing item, but no minutes were available to confirm final action beyond the hearing being scheduled.
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Claims and payroll
The agenda listed claims and payroll for council consideration, but the supplied materials did not provide any action details or outcome.
Item 9Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Hats Off to Hometown Hits
The agenda included a discussion item titled 'Hats Off to Hometown Hits,' but the supplied materials did not provide any action details or outcome.
Item Approval of MinutesOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approved prior meeting minutes
The council approved the minutes of the April 23, 2024 joint HRA/Council/Planning Commission work session, the April 23, 2024 City Council work session, and the April 23, 2024 City Council meeting.
Official documents
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