Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
Work Session — Tuesday, January 10, 2023
2 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Second discussion on the Charter Commission’s recommendations for amendments to the current City Charter
A second discussion on the Charter Commission's recommended amendments to the Richfield City Charter was scheduled for this work session. The proposed amendments, drafted by the City Attorney following an August 2022 joint work session, were expected to cover simplifying and clarifying language, updating emergency authority provisions, expanding the Council's public purpose expenditure authority, and aligning the document with current state law and community conditions. If the Council and Commission align, the amendments would proceed by ordinance — the Charter's last amendment was in 2013, with the original document dating to 1964.
Item history
Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Update on local sales tax projects and funding
The City Council was scheduled to receive a staff update on potential projects and funding strategies for a local sales tax (LST), with Council input needed on project selection, costs, and timing. Key projects under consideration were expected to include Veterans Park, Wood Lake Nature Center, and a community center, though the community center was flagged as significantly larger and more costly than the others. A critical legislative deadline of January 31, 2023 required a resolution to be submitted to the state legislature, with staff planning to bring a draft resolution to the January 24, 2023 Council meeting.
Item history
- Dec 8, 2022 · Special Meeting
- Jan 10, 2023 · Work Session · This item
- Mar 26, 2024 · Work Session · Informational
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