Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, June 24, 2025
22 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 3Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of the agenda
The City Council approved the agenda for the June 24, 2025 regular meeting.
Item 3ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of the Agenda
Council approved the June 24, 2025 meeting agenda with the removal of Item 6, the tobacco license revocation hearing for Richfield Tobacco & Vape Outlet, so that matter could instead be heard by an independent hearing officer.
Item 4Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of the consent calendar
The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included affirming tort liability limits, setting a liquor-license public hearing for K-ChiMac, approving a prosecution services agreement with H/J Law, accepting the bid tabulation and contract authority for the 73rd Street Safe Routes to School project, accepting a $10,000 youth sports equipment grant, and accepting two state solar grants for public buildings.
Item history
- Jan 9, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
- Mar 12, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
- Apr 22, 2025 · City Council
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 4Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approved consent calendar
The council approved the consent calendar, which included affirming municipal tort liability limits, setting a July 22, 2025 public hearing for new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses for K-ChiMac at 6420 Nicollet Avenue South, approving a prosecution services agreement with H/J Law, accepting the bid tabulation and authorizing next steps for the 73rd Street Safe Routes to School project subject to MnDOT authorization with contract change authority up to $175,000, accepting a $10,000 Hennepin County Youth Sports Equipment Grant for the Richfield Ice Arena, and accepting two State of Minnesota Solar on Public Buildings grants of $67,064 and $68,785 for solar installations at the Ice Arena and Public Works building.
Item history
- Mar 12, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Nov 25, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 4.AApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution Affirming Municipal Tort Liability Limits
Council adopted Resolution No. 12326 affirming the City will not waive the state-set municipal tort liability limits of $500,000 per claimant and $1,500,000 per occurrence, ahead of the City's insurance renewal with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust on July 1, 2025. Waiving the limits would require purchasing costly excess liability insurance.
Item history
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Jun 23, 2026 · City Council · Under Review
Item 4.BApprovedPassed 5-0
Set Public Hearing for K-ChiMac Liquor License
Council set a public hearing for July 22, 2025 to consider issuing new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses for SK Food, LLC dba K-ChiMac, located at 6420 Nicollet Avenue South. The applicant has submitted all required materials and paid licensing fees.
Item history
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Jul 22, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 4.CApprovedPassed 5-0
Prosecution Services Agreement with H/J Law
Council approved a one-year agreement with H/J Law, LLC, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, continuing the firm's role as Richfield's municipal prosecutor at a monthly retainer of $15,500 with an annual limit of $186,000 plus expenses. H/J Law has represented the City since July 1, 2022.
Item history
- Jun 25, 2024 · City Council
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Aug 25, 2026 · City Council · Under Review
Item 4.DApprovedPassed 5-0
73rd Street Safe Routes to School Bid Tabulation and Contract Authorization
Council accepted the bid tabulation for the 73rd Street Safe Routes to School project (SP 157-593-003) and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder upon MnDOT authorization, allowing the City Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further Council review. The project previously secured $635,000 in federal funding for construction.
Item 4.EApprovedPassed 5-0
Hennepin County Youth Sports Equipment Grant Acceptance
Council adopted Resolution No. 12327 accepting a $10,000 Hennepin County Youth Sports Equipment Grant to purchase skate aids, hockey equipment, rental skates, and rink dividers for the Richfield Ice Arena, and authorized staff to execute the grant agreement.
Item history
- Mar 25, 2025 · City Council · Approved
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 4.FApprovedPassed 5-0
Minnesota Solar on Public Buildings Program Grants
Council adopted Resolution No. 12328 accepting two Minnesota Solar on Public Buildings Program grants totaling $135,849 ($67,064 and $68,785) to purchase and install solar energy equipment on the roofs of the Richfield Ice Arena and the Richfield Public Works building.
Item 5Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Consideration of Items Removed from Consent Calendar
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration; all consent items (4.A-4.F) were approved together as presented.
Item 6Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Revocation of tobacco license for Richfield Tobacco & Vape Outlet / Smoke & Pure Vape
The City Council considered a resolution to revoke the tobacco license issued to Richfield Tobacco & Vape Outlet, doing business as Smoke & Pure Vape, at 6535 Nicollet Avenue South, for egregious flavored product and cannabis sales violations.
Item 6Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Tobacco License Revocation Hearing for Richfield Tobacco & Vape Outlet (Removed from Agenda)
The public hearing to consider revoking the tobacco license of Richfield Tobacco & Vape Outlet, dba Smoke & Pure Vape, at 6535 Nicollet Avenue South for alleged egregious flavored product and cannabis sales violations was removed from the June 24 agenda so the matter could instead be heard by an independent hearing officer. Multiple residents spoke during Open Forum both for and against the underlying flavored tobacco ban.
Item 7Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Amendment to cooperative agreement for additional Family Affordable Housing Program units
The City Council considered an amendment to the cooperative agreement with Metro Housing and Redevelopment Authority to operate up to five additional housing units under the Family Affordable Housing Program.
Item 7ApprovedPassed 5-0
Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with Metro Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Council approved an amendment to its Cooperative Agreement with the Metro Housing and Redevelopment Authority allowing up to five additional housing units to operate under the Family Affordable Housing Program in Richfield. Metro HRA Director Terry Smith provided background, and Council expressed appreciation for expanding affordable housing options.
Item 8ApprovedPassed 5-0
Appointment to Fill Vacancy on the Transportation Commission
Council appointed Jacob Olsen to fill a vacancy on the Transportation Commission, with his term commencing June 24, 2025 and expiring January 31, 2026.
Item history
- Mar 12, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 8Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Appointment to Transportation Commission vacancy
The City Council considered an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Transportation Commission.
Item history
- Mar 12, 2024 · City Council · Under Review
- Jun 24, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 9Discussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
City Manager's Report
City Manager Rodriguez announced that Deputy Police Chief Mike Flaherty is retiring, with his last day on June 25, 2025, and thanked him for his years of dedicated service to the City.
Item 10Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Claims and payroll
The City Council considered approval of claims and payroll.
Item 10ApprovedPassed 5-0
Claims and Payroll
Council approved claims and payroll totaling $2,949,156.98, including $1,816,019.67 in accounts payable checks (numbers 336807-337219) and $1,133,137.31 in payroll (numbers 197470-197861).
ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Minutes (June 10, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting)
Council approved the minutes of the June 10, 2025 City Council Work Session and the June 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting, formalizing the official record of those proceedings.
Outcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
The City Council approved the minutes of the June 10, 2025 City Council Work Session and the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Official documents
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