Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, June 27, 2023
9 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
2023 Gene & Mary Jacobsen Citizen of the Year Award
The Richfield Human Rights Commission was scheduled to present the 2023 Gene & Mary Jacobsen Citizen of the Year Award to Joe Carr, a lifelong Richfield resident. Over five years, Carr's annual lemonade stand has raised more than $40,000 for Gillette Children's Hospital, and he has been a dedicated advocate for people with Cerebral Palsy and other physical and cognitive challenges. This annual award, presented since 1971, honors individuals whose actions foster human understanding, tolerance, and community relations.
Item 3Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Receipt of 2022 Annual Financial Report
The council was scheduled to formally receive the City of Richfield's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, audited by BerganKDV, Ltd. The auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion, meaning the city's financial statements were found to be accurate with no material discrepancies. The report was expected to be submitted to the State of Minnesota and to the Government Finance Officers Association for their Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Item 4Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of New On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Toma Mojo Grill
The council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and consider approving new On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor licenses for Toma Richfield, LLC dba Toma Mojo Grill at 1700 66th Street East. The application was filed in April 2023, all required fees and documentation were received, and the Public Safety Director found no basis to deny the license following a completed background investigation. The restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired food at modest price points and this location would be its second.
Item 5Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Renewal of Cable Television Franchise with Comcast of Minnesota, Inc.
The council was scheduled to hold a second reading and public hearing for an ordinance renewing Comcast of Minnesota's cable television franchise for a 10-year term, replacing the existing franchise under Ordinance No. 2012-10. The renewal was negotiated in accordance with city code, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 238, and the federal Cable Act, with the Southwest Suburban Cable Communications Commission involved in ongoing administration. Key changes included increasing the security fund from $10,000 to $25,000 per member city, while maintaining PEG (public, educational, and governmental) access channels and a $100,000 performance bond.
Item history
- Jun 13, 2023 · City Council
- Jun 27, 2023 · City Council · This item
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Funding for Capital Improvements from Liquor Contribution Special Revenue Fund
A transitory ordinance was scheduled for its second reading to authorize $550,000 in capital improvement spending from the Liquor Contribution Special Revenue Fund, which is sourced from profits generated by Richfield's municipal liquor stores. The proposed projects span multiple parks and recreation facilities, with allocations ranging from a new Ice Arena sign to a significant skate park expansion. City Charter requires this ordinance process before liquor store profits can be directed toward capital projects.
Item history
- Jun 27, 2023 · City Council · This item
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council
- Jul 9, 2024 · City Council · Second Reading
Item 7Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Amendment of 2022 General Fund Budget Allocation
A resolution was on the agenda to retroactively amend the 2022 General Fund budget, addressing overages in two departments identified after the fiscal year closed. The Fire Department was expected to show a $183,624 overage (3.6%) attributed to unanticipated overtime and costs associated with hiring six new firefighters, while Public Works exceeded its budget by $167,698 (3.6%) due to higher-than-projected Xcel Energy utility rates and expanded emerald ash borer tree removal efforts. The proposed resolution would offset these overages by reducing budgeted appropriations in Public Safety and Recreation Services, resulting in no net change to the overall General Fund.
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation and Employment Agreement Amendment
The City Council was scheduled to present a public summary of City Manager Katie Rodriguez's annual performance evaluation, which was conducted in closed sessions on June 13 and June 15, 2023, as required by Minnesota State Statute. Following the evaluation summary, the Council was expected to consider a resolution amending the City Manager's employment agreement to reflect a salary adjustment, with the proposed base salary listed as $179,126.06 effective July 1, 2023. The agenda noted that a cost-of-living adjustment consistent with other city employees in the Management Pay Plan had already been applied on January 1, and any merit increase would follow the June evaluation.
Item 10Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of Claims and Payroll
Approval of city accounts payable and payroll was scheduled for consideration at this meeting, covering routine disbursements to vendors, contractors, and city employees. The agenda item listed a total of approximately $2,162,430.26 in payments expected to be reviewed, including over $1.6 million in accounts payable checks and over $553,000 in payroll. This is a standard recurring item that appears at each council meeting to authorize the city's financial obligations.
Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Correction of Minutes to Reflect $10 Million Figure
A correction to prior meeting minutes was scheduled for consideration to accurately reflect a $10 million figure in the official public record, though the specific context of what the $10 million referenced was not fully detailed in the available agenda materials. Corrections to minutes are a standard procedural matter to ensure the city's official record accurately captures what occurred at a prior meeting. The financial tables in the meeting packet reference multiple fund balances and transfers in the range of tens of millions of dollars, which may provide context for the figure in question.
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