Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, February 11, 2025
31 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Proclamation celebrating Black History Month
The mayor read a proclamation celebrating Black History Month, and a Human Rights Commission representative accepted it on behalf of the commission.
Item history
- Feb 13, 2024 · City Council
- Feb 13, 2024 · City Council
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Feb 24, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Proclamation Celebrating Black History Month
The mayor read a proclamation celebrating Black History Month, and a Human Rights Commission representative accepted it on behalf of the community.
Item history
- Feb 13, 2024 · City Council
- Feb 13, 2024 · City Council
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Feb 24, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 1Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Proclamation Celebrating Black History Month
The mayor read a proclamation celebrating Black History Month, and a Human Rights Commission representative accepted it on behalf of the community.
Item history
- Feb 13, 2024 · City Council
- Feb 13, 2024 · City Council
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Feb 24, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of the agenda
The council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of agenda
The council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Item 2Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of the agenda
The council approved the meeting agenda as presented.
Item 3AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Second reading of ordinance amendment on public nuisances and grass height
The council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 925 regarding public nuisances and grass height.
Item history
- Jan 28, 2025 · City Council
- Jan 28, 2025 · City Council
- Jan 28, 2025 · City Council
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 3AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Second reading of ordinance amendment on public nuisances and grass height
The council approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment to City Code Section 925 regarding public nuisances and grass height.
Item history
- Jan 28, 2025 · City Council
- Jan 28, 2025 · City Council
- Jan 28, 2025 · City Council
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 3AOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Second reading of ordinance amendment on public nuisances and grass height
The council approved the second reading of an ordinance amending City Code Section 925 regarding public nuisances and grass height.
Item history
- Jan 28, 2025 · City Council
- Jan 28, 2025 · City Council
- Jan 28, 2025 · City Council
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
Item 3BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Designation of $1,000,000 in capital reserve funds for Wood Lake Nature Center project assurance
The council authorized designation of $1,000,000 in city capital reserve funds as assurance of funding for the Wood Lake Nature Center building project so the city could release $12,000,000 from the 2023 State of Minnesota appropriation administered by DEED.
Item history
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Mar 25, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 3BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Designation of $1,000,000 in capital reserve funds for Wood Lake Nature Center project assurance
The council authorized designating $1,000,000 in city capital reserve funds as assurance of funding for the Wood Lake Nature Center building project so the city could release $12,000,000 in state appropriation funding.
Item 3BOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Designation of $1,000,000 in capital reserve funds for Wood Lake Nature Center project assurance
The council authorized designating $1,000,000 in city capital reserve funds as assurance of funding for the Wood Lake Nature Center building project so the city could release $12,000,000 from the 2023 State of Minnesota appropriation administered by DEED.
Item history
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Mar 25, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 3COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
First amendment to Foundational Public Health Responsibilities agreement with Bloomington
The council approved the first amendment to the Foundational Public Health Responsibilities agreement with the City of Bloomington.
Item 3COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
First amendment to Foundational Public Health Responsibilities agreement with Bloomington
The council approved the first amendment to the Foundational Public Health Responsibilities agreement with the City of Bloomington.
Item 3COutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
First amendment to Foundational Public Health Responsibilities agreement with Bloomington
The council approved the first amendment to the Foundational Public Health Responsibilities agreement with the City of Bloomington.
Item 3DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Fifth amendment to public health services agreement with Bloomington for 2025
The council approved a fifth amendment to the agreement with the City of Bloomington for provision of public health services to Richfield in 2025.
Item history
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Dec 9, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 3DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Fifth amendment to Bloomington public health services agreement for 2025
The council approved a fifth amendment to the agreement with the City of Bloomington for providing public health services to Richfield in 2025.
Item history
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Dec 9, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 3DOutcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Fifth amendment to 2025 public health services agreement with Bloomington
The council approved a fifth amendment to the agreement with the City of Bloomington for providing public health services to Richfield in 2025.
Item history
- Feb 11, 2025 · City Council · This item
- Dec 9, 2025 · City Council · Approved
Item 5Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Site plan approval for a new Wood Lake Nature Center building at 6710 Lake Shore Drive
The council approved a site plan for an entirely new Wood Lake Nature Center building at 6710 Lake Shore Drive. During discussion, staff said the proposed parking count stayed within code allowances and was designed to accommodate events at the nature center.
Item 5Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Site plan approval for new Wood Lake Nature Center building at 6710 Lake Shore Drive
The council approved a site plan for an entirely new Wood Lake Nature Center building at 6710 Lake Shore Drive. During discussion, staff said the proposed parking count stayed within code allowances and was designed to support events at the site.
Item 5Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Site plan approval for a new Wood Lake Nature Center building at 6710 Lake Shore Drive
The council approved a site plan for an entirely new Wood Lake Nature Center building at 6710 Lake Shore Drive. During discussion, staff said the proposed parking count stayed within code limits and was designed to accommodate events at the nature center.
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Guaranteed maximum price amendment for Wood Lake Nature Center construction
The council approved Exhibit A amending the contract with M.A. Mortenson Construction to establish the guaranteed maximum price for construction of the Wood Lake Nature Center. Discussion covered priorities such as glazing, underground ductwork, geothermal system needs, and parking lot repaving.
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Guaranteed maximum price amendment for Wood Lake Nature Center construction contract
The council approved Exhibit A amending the contract with M.A. Mortenson Construction to establish a guaranteed maximum price for construction of the Wood Lake Nature Center. In discussion, council and staff reviewed project priorities including glazing, underground ductwork, snowmelt options, geothermal system needs, and parking lot repaving.
Item 6Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Guaranteed maximum price amendment for Wood Lake Nature Center construction contract
The council approved Exhibit A amending the contract with M.A. Mortenson Construction to establish the guaranteed maximum price for construction of the Wood Lake Nature Center. During discussion, council and staff reviewed project priorities including glazing, underground ductwork, geothermal system needs, and parking lot repaving.
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of claims and payroll
The council approved claims and payroll totaling $2,244,739.34, including payroll dated January 31, 2025, and accounts payable checks dated February 6, 2025.
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of claims and payroll
The council approved claims and payroll totaling $2,244,739.34, including payroll and accounts payable checks.
Item 8Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of claims and payroll
The council approved claims and payroll totaling $2,244,739.34, including payroll dated January 31, 2025 and accounts payable checks dated February 6, 2025.
Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections
The council corrected the January 28, 2025 regular and work session meeting minutes, including removing 'Oak Grove Lutheran Church' from a speaker title, correcting who asked about emergency calls from rentals, and correcting the spelling of Margaret Perez’s name. The council then approved the January 28, 2025 special meeting minutes and the January 28, 2025 work session minutes as amended.
Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of January 28, 2025 special and work session minutes
The council approved the minutes of the January 28, 2025 special meeting and the January 28, 2025 work session meeting, with amendments.
Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Correction to January 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes
The council approved a correction to the January 28, 2025 regular city council meeting minutes to remove “Oak Grove Lutheran Church” from Melissa Gonzalez’s title.
Outcome pendingfinal tally arrives when the city publishes the minutes
Approval of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections
The council corrected the January 28, 2025 regular and work session meeting minutes, including fixing a reference to which councilmember asked about emergency calls, correcting the spelling of Margaret Perez’s name, and removing “Oak Grove Lutheran Church” from Melissa Gonzalez’s title. The council then approved the January 28, 2025 special meeting minutes and the January 28, 2025 work session minutes as amended.
Official documents
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