Meeting record · Richfield, Minnesota
City Council — Tuesday, February 10, 2026
13 items on the record
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Items on the record
Item 2aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Work Session Review: Fleet Electrification Analysis
Sustainability Coordinator Lindholm presented findings from a fleet electrification study by Sawatch Labs (October 2024-January 2025), which evaluated 68 of the city's 254 vehicles and identified 24 light-duty vehicles as strong candidates for conversion to battery electric vehicles, estimating about $140,000 in savings and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The Council expressed general support for pursuing EV fleet vehicles cautiously, prioritizing detailed financial analysis and a phased infrastructure approach with Level 2 chargers at Public Works and City Hall before committing to purchases.
Item history
- Jan 27, 2026 · Work Session · Informational
- Feb 10, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 3ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Agenda (January 27, 2026 Meeting)
The Council approved the January 27 meeting agenda as amended to add Item 11a, a resolution ratifying Richfield's participation in a municipal prosecutors' amicus curiae brief. The addition let the Council act same-night on a time-sensitive legal matter.
Item 4ApprovedPassed 5-0
Approval of Minutes from January 13 and January 15, 2026 Meetings
The Council approved the minutes of the January 13, 2026 Work Session, the January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting, and the January 15, 2026 Special Meeting without changes, formally closing the record for those meetings.
Item 4aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of Minutes from January 27, 2026 Work Session and Regular Meeting
The February 10, 2026 agenda included approval of minutes from the January 27, 2026 City Council Work Session and the January 27, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
Item 5ApprovedPassed 5-0
Extension of Open Forum Period and Speaking Time Limit
The Council voted to extend the January 27 Open Forum comment period from 30 to 50 minutes and to extend individual speaking time from three to four minutes to meet an ADA accommodation request. Seventeen residents then addressed the Council, largely about immigration enforcement concerns in Richfield.
Item 6aDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Proclamation: Winter Salt Week 2026
Mayor Supple proclaimed January 26-30, 2026 as Winter Salt Week in Richfield, recognizing responsible salt use to protect waterways, and presented the proclamation to Deputy Public Works Director Chris Link.
Item history
- Jan 27, 2026 · City Council · Informational
- Feb 10, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 6bDiscussedinformational or procedural item — no vote taken
Richfield Foundation Presentation of 2025 Grant Recipients
Richfield Foundation Chair Lindsay Crye presented the Foundation's 2025 grant recipients to the Council, highlighting the volunteer-led nonprofit's nearly 40-year history of funding local nonprofits and neighborhood projects.
Item 7aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Approval of Disbursements/Claims (February 10, 2026 Agenda)
The February 10, 2026 Consent Calendar included routine approval of city disbursements and claims; specific dollar figures were not listed in the agenda text.
Item 7bOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Hennepin County Cooperative Agreement for Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Project
The February 10, 2026 Consent Calendar included a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to finalize and execute Hennepin County Cooperative Agreement No. PW 22-19-25, covering the 2026-27 Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Project.
Item history
- Feb 10, 2026 · City Council · This item
- Mar 10, 2026 · City Council · Approved
Item 7cOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for Richfield Lions Club at Sandy's Tavern
The February 10, 2026 Consent Calendar included a resolution approving a lawful gambling premises permit allowing the Richfield Lions Club to conduct lawful gambling activities at Sandy's Tavern, 6612 Penn Avenue South.
Item 10aApprovedPassed 5-0
Emergency Ordinance Limiting Use of City-Owned Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Staging
The Council adopted Emergency Ordinance 2026-03, prohibiting federal agencies from using city-owned, off-street property such as parking lots to stage civil immigration enforcement activities, except as required by law or judicial warrant. The ordinance took effect immediately but does not restrict on-street parking, public building lobbies, or lawful federal or judicial actions.
Item history
- Jan 27, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- Feb 10, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 11aApprovedPassed 5-0
Resolution Ratifying Participation in Municipal Prosecutors' Amicus Curiae Brief
The Council adopted Resolution 12407, ratifying Richfield's participation in a multi-city amicus curiae brief filed by municipal prosecutors. The resolution formalized the city's support for a joint legal position on a matter requiring expedited action.
Item history
- Jan 27, 2026 · City Council · Approved
- Feb 10, 2026 · City Council · This item
Item 12aOutcome pendingrecorded in the approved minutes — tally not yet extracted here
Other Business Item (Partial Record)
The January 27, 2026 minutes list an Other Business item beginning 'Consider City Council's...' regarding City Council matters; the remainder of the item text was not captured in the provided record.
Official documents
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