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Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota

City Council — Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Items on the record

  1. Item 2AApprovedApproved 4-0

    Application for Hennepin County Youth Equipment Grant for Ice Arena

    The council approved a resolution authorizing staff to apply for a $10,000 Hennepin County Youth Equipment Grant for the Richfield Ice Arena. If awarded, the funds would be used to purchase skate aids, rental skates, hockey equipment, and rink dividers for the Learn to Skate and Little Spartans programs. The resolution passed 4-0 with no financial impact to the city's operating budget unless the grant is not awarded.

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  2. Item 2BApprovedApproved 4-0

    Acceptance of Donated Hose Roller 1 Unit for Fire Department

    The council approved a resolution accepting a donated Hose Roller 1 unit from First Response Fire and Safety, valued at $3,900, for use by the Richfield Fire Department. The donation was made through the company's Community Give Back Program, which donates units to fire departments in communities where it has conducted training. The resolution passed 4-0 as required by Minnesota Statute 465.03.

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  3. Item 2CApprovedApproved 4-0

    Contract for New Dasher Boards on Rink 2 at Richfield Ice Arena

    The council approved a $251,067 contract with Becker Arena Products to replace the dasher boards on Rink 2 at the Richfield Ice Arena, which were originally installed in 1999 and have exceeded their expected 20–25 year lifespan. The project is funded through the Local Option Sales Tax for Veterans Park passed in November 2024, with installation scheduled for October during the rink's annual ice-out maintenance period. The contract was awarded 4-0 after staff solicited two quotes through the Sourcewell joint purchasing program.

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  4. Item 2DApprovedApproved 4-0

    Release of $12 Million State Appropriation for Wood Lake Nature Center Building Project

    The council approved a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the State of Minnesota to release $12,000,000 in 2023 state appropriations funds for the Wood Lake Nature Center Building Project, administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The city will provide an additional $14,225,000 in matching funds from a Local Sales Tax bond ($11M), a HUD Community Project grant ($3M), and capital improvement special revenue funds ($225,000). The resolution passed 4-0 and is required by state statute before funds can be disbursed.

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  5. Item 5ApprovedApproved 4-0

    Approval of Claims and Payrolls

    The council approved payment of city claims and payroll totaling $4,102,702.61 for the period ending March 21, 2025. This included a March 14 payroll of $1,354,508.15 and March 21 accounts payable checks of $2,748,194.46. The motion passed 4-0.

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  6. ApprovedApproved 7-0

    RBWMO Residential Grant Program Plan Amendment

    The council approved a minor amendment to the Richfield-Bloomington Watershed Management Organization (RBWMO) Watershed Management Plan to incorporate a residential grant program, amending Section 5 of the plan. The amendment passed 7-0 following a public hearing in which community members expressed strong support for Option 2, the Lawns to Legumes pollinator garden program. Grant matching fees were confirmed to be the responsibility of individual applicants.

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  7. ApprovedApproved 4-0

    Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (Jan 31, Feb 1, Mar 11, Mar 11)

    The council approved the minutes from four prior meetings: the City Council Special Meetings from January 31 and February 1, 2025, the City Council/RBWMO Special Meeting from March 11, 2025, and the City Council Regular Meeting from March 11, 2025. The motion passed 4-0, with Council Member Burk absent from the March 25 meeting. This was a routine procedural action to formally adopt the official record of prior meetings.

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  8. ApprovedApproved 7-0

    RBWMO 2024 Annual Report Approval and Public Notice

    The council approved the RBWMO 2024 Annual Report and authorized publication of a public notice in the Sun Current, both passing 7-0. The annual report covered 2024 activities, water quality monitoring data, community outreach, and the 2025 work plan. Insurance costs for the organization were noted to be split between Richfield and Bloomington.

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  9. ApprovedApproved 7-0

    RBWMO Board Officer Elections for 2025

    The council, acting as RBWMO Board members, approved officer elections for 2025, including the nomination of Council Member Lowman as Treasurer. The vote passed 7-0. These elections are a standard annual governance requirement for the joint watershed organization shared between Richfield and Bloomington.

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