Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, April 28, 2026
20 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 6aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
Mayor Supple read and presented a proclamation celebrating Arab American Heritage Month to Richfield School Board Member Callmie Dennis and Richfield Schools Director of Student Support Services Christina Gonzalez at the April 14, 2026 meeting.
Item history
- Apr 8, 2025 · City Council · Informational
- Mar 3, 2026 · Human Rights Commission · Approved
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Informational
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 6bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating Earth Day
Mayor Supple read and presented a proclamation celebrating Earth Day to Richfield Recreation Director Karl Huemiller at the April 14, 2026 meeting, highlighting city sustainability efforts.
Item history
- Apr 8, 2025 · City Council · Informational
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Informational
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 6cDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation Celebrating Arbor Day
Mayor Supple read and presented a proclamation celebrating Arbor Day to Richfield Recreation Director Karl Huemiller at the April 14, 2026 meeting, recognizing the city's tree-planting and urban forestry efforts.
Item history
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Informational
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 6dDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Presentation of the 2025 Food Safety Awards
Support Services Manager Jennifer Anderson presented the city's 2025 Food Safety Awards, a program established in 2006 that evaluates restaurants on risk management, employee health policies, and training. Broadway Pizza won in the full-service category and Five Guys won in the fast-food category.
Item history
- Jun 11, 2024 · City Council · Informational
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Informational
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 7aApprovedPassed 5-0
Approve Disbursements/Claims ($4,489,623.91) - April 14 Meeting
The Council approved $4,489,623.91 in disbursements and payroll, including $1,941,220.34 in A/P checks/EFTs, $1,136,746.51 in payroll dated March 27, and $1,411,657.06 in payroll dated April 10, 2026, which included April health insurance premiums.
Item 7bApprovedPassed 5-0
Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Agreement - Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative
The Council approved a Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative located at 7421 Lyndale Avenue South, establishing responsibilities for stormwater infrastructure at the property.
Item history
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 7cApprovedPassed 5-0
Contract Award to Visu-Sewer for 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining (CIPP) Project
The Council approved a $790,929.60 contract with Visu-Sewer for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Cured-in-Place-Pipe Project and authorized the City Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further Council review.
Item history
- Jan 14, 2025 · City Council
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 7dApprovedPassed 5-0
Contract Award to GMH Asphalt Corporation for 2026 Mill and Overlay Project
The Council approved a contract with GMH Asphalt Corporation for the 2026 Mill and Overlay street resurfacing project as part of the city's annual street maintenance program.
Item history
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 7eApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution No. 2026-12418: On-Street Parking Prohibition on Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52)
The Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-12418 prohibiting on-street parking on County State Aid Highway 52 (Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to 66th Street. The change takes effect after construction and new signage are complete, with the 77th-to-70th Street segment under construction first and the remaining segment following the next year.
Item history
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 7fApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Updated Climate Action Plan
The Council approved the updated citywide Climate Action Plan as part of the April 14, 2026 consent calendar, guiding Richfield's future sustainability and emissions-reduction efforts.
Item history
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 8aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approve Disbursements/Claims (April 28 Consent Calendar)
The Council was asked to approve routine city disbursements and claims as part of the April 28, 2026 consent calendar; no specific dollar total was listed in the agenda materials for this batch.
Item 8bOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Contract Award to Concrete Idea, Inc. for Sheridan Hills Elementary Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project
The Council considered awarding a $429,153.25 contract to Concrete Idea, Inc. for the Safe Routes to School Sheridan Hills Elementary sidewalk project, with authority for the City Manager to approve additional contract changes up to $175,000 without further Council review.
Item 8cOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Resolution for Bond Proceeds Reimbursement - Penn Avenue (CSAH 32) Reconstruction Project
The Council considered a resolution authorizing reimbursement of certain project expenditures from proceeds of street reconstruction and utility bonds to be issued for the Penn Avenue (CSAH 32) Reconstruction Project, a standard bond financing mechanism.
Item 8dOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
MnDOT Agreement No. 1062789 for Sheridan Hills Safe Routes to School Project
The Council considered authorizing execution of a Minnesota Department of Transportation agreement to disburse state general obligation bond funds supporting the Sheridan Hills Safe Routes to School project.
Item 8eOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Encroachment Agreement with Herspace, LLC at 6440 Nicollet Avenue
The Council considered an Encroachment Agreement with Herspace, LLC allowing the property owner at 6440 Nicollet Avenue to keep an existing private parking lot and commercial sign within the public right-of-way.
Item 12aApprovedPassed 5-0
Confirmation of Kate Croteau as Human Resources Director
The Council confirmed the appointment of Kate Croteau as Human Resources Director for the City of Richfield, effective May 18, 2026, following the elevation of the HR Director position and a competitive candidate search.
Item history
- Apr 14, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Work Session Discussion: Section 8 Discrimination Prohibition Policy
Council Member Burk proposed an ordinance prohibiting Richfield landlords from discriminating against prospective tenants using Section 8 housing vouchers, tied to the city's 'Bring It Home' program. Council was divided on whether to let the current emergency pre-eviction protection ordinance expire or extend it, directing staff to gather more landlord and tenant feedback before a permanent decision.
Item history
- Apr 14, 2026 · Work Session · Needs Public Input
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Work Session Discussion: Gun Safety Policy
The Council discussed potential local gun safety options in response to recent community impacts, including the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting. The City Prosecuting Attorney advised that state preemption currently bars Richfield from enacting stricter firearm laws than state law and that local ordinances would likely face legal challenges.
Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Work Session Discussion: Long-Term Sidewalk and Street Design Policy
Council Member Hayford Oleary proposed a long-term '100-year vision' sidewalk and street design policy incorporating sidewalks, traffic calming, and safer street design into future reconstruction projects, especially near residential areas and school zones. Council supported a network-based pedestrian plan and directed staff to set minimum goals before addressing funding.
Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Work Session Discussion: Kratom Policy
The Council discussed potential future regulation of kratom, an increasingly available but currently unregulated substance sold locally in natural and synthetic forms. Staff said the Advisory Board of Health will conduct further review, with policy consideration anticipated in early 2027.
Item history
- Mar 16, 2026 · Advisory Board of Health · Under Review
- Apr 20, 2026 · Advisory Board of Health · Under Review
- Apr 28, 2026 · City Council · This item
Official documents
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