Richfield, MN

Human Rights Commission

The Richfield Human Rights Commission meets October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Richfield Municipal Center. The main item is a Flock camera presentation from Public Safety, followed by a moderated panel with Q&A. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes, and a note that reports are tabled until the November meeting.

• Flock camera presentation by Public Safety
• Flock camera panel moderated with Q&A
• Reports tabled until the November meeting
• Next meeting Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 PM
• Approval of agenda and minutes

Transportation Commission

The Richfield Transportation Commission meets October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Bartholomew Conference Room at the Richfield Municipal Center, 6700 Portland Avenue South. Under regular business, the commission is set to take up a Penn Avenue layout recommendation and discuss Open Houses 1 and 2 for the 69th Street Reconstruction. The agenda also includes approval of the August 5th regular meeting minutes and September 2nd mobile work session minutes, plus staff and liaison updates.

• Penn Avenue Layout Recommendation under regular business
• 69th Street Reconstruction: Open House 1 & 2 discussion
• Approval of August 5th Regular Meeting Minutes and September 2nd Mobile Work Session Minutes
• 69th Street Open House #2 scheduled Wednesday, October 21, 4pm-6pm at Jefferson Park
• December 2026 agenda item: Winter Maintenance Overview and Public Works Building Tour at the Public Works Department

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Sustainability Commission

The Richfield Sustainability Commission meets September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Heredia Conference Room at 6700 Portland Avenue South. The agenda is mostly routine: approval of the agenda and minutes, an open forum, and reports. Under reports, the commission is set to hear updates on solid waste and sustainability topics, including Woodlawn Terrace energy efficiency, WLNC chargers, a USDA grant, and a PiE campaign, plus an update on an EAB letter to the council and a workplan/project review.

• Solid Waste report: survey updates and a GreenCorps member starting next week
• Upcoming events: winter clothing swap 9/26 2-4pm, Preserving the Harvest Apple workshop 9/27 11-3pm, Pumpkin Smash 11/7 9-12am (volunteer opportunity)
• Sustainability report: Woodlawn Terrace energy efficiency, WLNC chargers, USDA grant, PiE campaign
• EAB letter to council update (Kueper)
• Workplan/Project Review (Danner); next meeting Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7 P.M.

The Sustainability Commission approved its agenda and the August 27, 2026 minutes, both on 7-0 votes. The rest of the meeting was reports and discussion: a solid waste survey moving to a council memo, a new GreenCorps member starting September 28, an energy efficiency project at Woodlawn Terrace, and updates on the Woodlawn Nature Center, USDA grant planting, and emerald ash borer outreach. No new ordinances, funding, or formal recommendations were voted on. The minutes are marked DRAFT.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved the August 27, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:36 P.M. (7-0)

City Council

The Richfield City Council will consider adopting resolutions that establish the 2027 preliminary budget and property tax levy, set the Truth in Taxation hearing date, authorize budget revisions, and approve 2027 city fees. The consent calendar includes approval of disbursements, 2027 benefit contributions, a mobile food unit ordinance amendment, and a lease agreement with 6232 Lyndale, LLC. Proclamations recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and the Carol Fitzgerald Scholarship. The agenda also includes appointments to the Arts and Sustainability Commissions.

• Adopt resolutions for 2027 preliminary budget and property tax levy, Truth in Taxation hearing date, budget revisions, and 2027 city fees
• Approve 2027 benefit contributions
• Second reading of ordinance amending Section 617 of City Code on mobile food units
• Lease agreement with 6232 Lyndale, LLC for city-owned land on Lyndale Avenue
• Appoint alternate commissioner to Arts Commission and youth commissioner to Sustainability Commission

City Council

The Richfield City Council is meeting to discuss the Essential Services Study, which appears to be the sole substantive item on the agenda. No formal action is listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

• Discussion of Essential Services Study

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet on September 21, 2026, to conduct regular business. The agenda includes continued consideration of an update to the Inclusionary Housing Policy via the consent calendar.

• Continued consideration of an update to the Inclusionary Housing Policy

Advisory Board of Health

The Richfield Advisory Board of Health is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving minutes and the agenda, plus updates on the Penn Fest recap, substance use work, and website photo. Members will also discuss planning for the October meeting and 2027, and note a tentative Nov. 10, 2026 presentation to the City Council. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or budgets are listed.

• Penn Fest recap discussion
• Substance use work and updates
• October meeting and 2027 planning discussion
• Updated photo for CSUP website
• Tentative Nov 10, 2026 presentation to City Council

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing an Acquisition and Rehabilitation Funding Agreement with Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity for 7039 5th Avenue South, and to continue discussing an update to the Inclusionary Housing Policy. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a consent calendar, and claims.

• Resolution authorizing Acquisition and Rehabilitation Funding Agreement with Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity for 7039 5th Avenue South
• Continued consideration of an update to the Inclusionary Housing Policy
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2026 meeting
• Consent calendar with recommended approvals
• Open forum for public comments

Community Services Commission

The Richfield Community Services Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear a Recreation Services staff report, and discuss a Park Equity Variable Ranking Survey. The agenda is largely routine, with committee reports and scheduling as the main remaining items.

• Park Equity Variable Ranking Survey discussion
• Recreation Services Staff Report (Huemiller)
• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Committee reports from Transportation, FOWL, Planning, Arts (vacant), and Sustainability commissions

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City Council

The Richfield City Council will consider a conditional use permit and site plan for a 290-unit multifamily development at 6501 Portland Avenue, along with several consent calendar items including a trail construction agreement and affordable housing budget updates. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending food truck regulations and discuss charter amendments.

• Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for 290-unit multifamily development at 6501 Portland Avenue
• Cooperative construction agreement with Three Rivers Park District and Edina for trail from Southdale Library through Adams Hill Park to Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2026 Revised Budget and 2027 Budget
• First reading of ordinance amending Section 617 on mobile food units (food trucks)
• Second reading of ordinance on fire prevention changes (sections 400.21 and 400.22)

City Council

The Richfield City Council is meeting to discuss Phase One of the city's Comprehensive Plan. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no formal votes or decisions listed. Materials are available in the agenda packet at the meeting or online.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Phase One

Arts Commission

The Richfield Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on community art projects and budget updates. Members will also discuss upcoming events and other business like a public art brochure and artist directory.

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Transportation Commission

The Richfield Transportation Commission will meet to discuss the route for an upcoming bike tour. The meeting consists of this discussion and a call to order.

• Discussion of bike tour route

Human Rights Commission

The Commission will review its work plan, including selecting a November meeting date and approving various proclamations. Members will also discuss planning for Penn Fest and an upcoming open house in Columbia Heights.

• Approval of Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation
• Approval of Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation
• Approval of Human Rights Day proclamation
• Penn Fest planning regarding booth coverage and activities
• Discussion regarding Flock Cameras

Sustainability Commission

The Richfield Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss solid waste programs, including event recaps and future workshops, and sustainability efforts such as tree plantings and an energy efficiency project. They will also hear reports on a park clean-up and a tree inventory assessment. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and open forum.

• Solid waste event recaps: UWHM waste, furniture donation, employee clothing swap
• Volunteers needed for Penn Fest recycling on September 20
• Future events: food waste cooking workshops (Sept 13, 27), winter clothing swap (Sept 26), pumpkin smash (Nov 7), repair fair (Feb 2027), building materials swap (Apr 2027)
• RPS Tree Inventory and Assessment Report (Kueper)
• Commissioner Park Clean-up Recap (Sookchain)

The Sustainability Commission approved a motion to send a draft letter to the City Council promoting future treatment of boulevard Ash trees to preserve the tree canopy, adding a cost estimate for homeowners to treat a boulevard tree. The commission also approved its agenda and the minutes from June 25, 2026, both 5-0. Most of the meeting was reports and updates, including solid waste events, tree plantings, an energy efficiency project, and a school tree canopy inventory. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. by a 7-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved submitting draft EAB letter to City Council with added homeowner cost estimate (approved by all)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 P.M. (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Richfield Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from July 30, 2026, and discuss the fire chief recruitment process. The agenda also includes an open forum, a fire chief's report, and other routine business. No votes on specific contracts or policy changes are listed.

• Discussion of Fire Chief Recruitment Process
• Approval of minutes from July 30, 2026
• Open Forum for public comment
• Fire Chief's Report

City Council

The Richfield City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including a $189,050 water treatment plant feasibility study, a police data network agreement, and a prosecution services contract. They will also hold a first reading of a resolution to amend fire prevention code sections. The agenda includes standard approvals of minutes and disbursements.

• Approve $189,050 work order with HDR Engineering for water treatment plant feasibility study
• Approve BCA Master Joint Powers Agreement for police access to CJDN
• Approve prosecution services agreement with H/J Law
• First reading of resolution to amend fire prevention code (sections 400.21 and 400.22)
• Approve disbursements/claims

City Council

The Richfield City Council will hold a meeting to discuss the presentation of the 2026 Revised/2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy. This is the primary item on the agenda, with no other substantive business listed. The meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

• Presentation of the 2026 Revised/2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy

Planning Commission

The Richfield Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit and site plan for a 290-unit multifamily development in two buildings at 6501 Portland Avenue. The commission will also review the 2027 Capital Improvement Budget and 2028-2031 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Other items include approving minutes from April 27, 2026, and receiving liaison reports and the City Planner's update on the Comprehensive Plan Update process.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for 290-unit multifamily development at 6501 Portland Avenue
• Review of 2027 Capital Improvement Budget and 2028-2031 Capital Improvement Program
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2026 regular meeting
• City Planner's report: TC2 selected as consultant for Comprehensive Plan Update; joint work session with City Council on Sept 8
• New Planner 1: Will Storey (replacing Ruby Villa)

The Richfield Planning Commission approved a site plan to convert a retail tenant space into a fitness studio at 6503 Nicollet Avenue South. The motion passed unanimously (7-0). The commission also approved its February 23, 2026 minutes and amended its agenda by striking several items. No members of the public spoke during the open forum or public hearing.

• Approved site plan for fitness studio conversion at 6503 Nicollet Ave South (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2026 regular meeting (7-0)
• Amended agenda by striking items 2, 6, 7, and 8 (7-0)

Charter Commission

The Richfield Charter Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance amending the city charter related to election petitions. The agenda includes approval of minutes and unfinished business, with the election petition amendment as the main substantive item.

• Proposed ordinance to amend charter related to election petitions

Economic Development Authority

The Richfield Economic Development Authority will consider approving its 2027 budget and tax levy, along with a revised 2026 budget. It will also act on a consent calendar that includes transferring unspent grant funds to the Apartment Remodeling Loan Program and updating the Inclusionary Housing Policy. A presentation on the Small Business Resiliency Program is scheduled.

• Resolution approving 2027 EDA Budget and Tax Levy and 2026 Revised Budget
• Resolution accepting transfer of unspent HRA grant funds for Apartment Remodeling Loan Program
• Update to Inclusionary Housing Policy
• Small Business Resiliency Program Update presentation
• Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes

The Richfield Economic Development Authority adopted a revised 2026 budget and a proposed 2027 budget and tax levy, which includes a 3.5% levy increase estimated at about $1.38 annually on a median-valued home. The EDA also accepted a transfer of unspent affordable housing grant funds from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the Apartment Remodeling Loan Program. An update to the Inclusionary Housing Program was continued to the September 2026 EDA meeting. Staff reported the Small Business Resiliency Program provided nearly $65,000 in forgivable loans to 10 local businesses, supporting about 75 jobs.

• Approved agenda as amended, moving Inclusionary Housing Program update to September 2026 (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2026 EDA meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 70 accepting transferred affordable housing grant funds from the HRA for the Apartment Remodeling Loan Program (5-0)
• Continued Inclusionary Housing Program update to September 2026 EDA meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 72 revised 2026 EDA budget and Resolution 73 2027 EDA budget and tax levy with 3.5% levy increase (vote not recorded)
• Approved EDA claims totaling $31,521.05 (5-0)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider resolutions approving the 2027 proposed budget and tax levy, the 2026 revised budget, and an update to the Inclusionary Housing Policy. They will also discuss transferring unspent grant funds to the Economic Development Authority for the Apartment Remodeling Loan Program and updating Affordable Housing Trust Fund Priorities. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and claims.

• Resolution transferring unspent grant funds to Economic Development Authority for Apartment Remodeling Loan Program
• Resolution approving 2027 Proposed HRA Budget and Tax Levy
• Resolution approving 2026 Revised HRA Budget
• Update to Inclusionary Housing Policy
• Update to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Priorities

The supplied document is not the meeting minutes themselves; it is a final audit report for a file named "HRA Minutes," created and signed on 2026-09-24. It records only document-handling events: creation by Latonia Dubois, sending to Michelle Friedrich for signature, and her e-signature. No decisions, votes, motions, or discussion items from the 2026-08-17 Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting appear in this record.

General

The Richfield City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and consider a consent calendar item. The only substantive action is adopting a resolution to certify the results of the August 11, 2026 primary election for the Council Member At Large seat. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Resolution determining results of City Primary Election for Council Member At Large seat (held August 11, 2026)

City Council

The Richfield City Council is holding a work session to preview the preliminary 2027 Budget and a long-term financial planning update. They will also review proposed utility rates, city fees, the 2027 Capital Improvement Budget, and the 2028-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Preview of preliminary 2027 Budget
• Long-term financial planning update per Financial Management Plan (FMP)
• Proposed utility rates
• Proposed City fees
• Proposed 2027 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and 2028-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The City Council held a work session to preview the preliminary 2027 budget, including a proposed levy of $33,193,791 (a 4.54% increase over 2026), utility rates, city fees, and the 2027 Capital Improvement Budget of approximately $26.4 million. Council discussed the property tax impact and expressed support for proceeding with staff's recommendation. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational, with further department-level details to be presented at the next work session.

• Previewed preliminary 2027 budget with proposed levy of $33,193,791 (4.54% increase)
• Discussed proposed 2027 utility rates and city fee changes
• Reviewed 2027 Capital Improvement Budget totaling approximately $26.4 million
• Council expressed support for staff's recommendation on the levy increase

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Human Rights Commission

The Richfield Human Rights Commission will discuss a work plan that includes proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Indigenous Peoples Day. The body will also review the RPD Embedded Social Worker program and plan for Penn Fest.

• Approval of Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation for 9/8 City Council meeting
• Planning for Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation for 10/13 City Council meeting
• RPD Embedded Social Worker update
• Penn Fest booth and activity planning
• Discussion regarding Flock cameras

The Richfield Human Rights Commission approved a revised Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation, with a presentation scheduled for September 22, 2026. The commission also discussed the RPD Embedded Social Worker program, Flock camera data security, and tabled a discussion on antisemitism. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved revised Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (motion by D.S./A.M.)
• Tabled antisemitism discussion
• Scheduled Hispanic Heritage Month presentation for 9/22/2026
• Scheduled Indigenous Peoples Day presentation for 10/13/2026 (Tim F. to draft)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will discuss a budget update and review previous activities including Juneteenth and the Photography Contest. The body will also coordinate future events and discuss the Pride Roundabout Painting.

• Budget update
• Unity in the Community event (August 13)
• Penn Fest (September 20)
• Pumpkin Give Away (October 10)
• Pride Roundabout Painting

Transportation Commission

The Richfield Transportation Commission will discuss the 69th Street Reconstruction Existing Conditions Assessment and prepare for the Hennepin County Penn Avenue Layout Review and Open House. The meeting also includes updates from city staff and liaisons, and a tentative e-bike discussion scheduled for September.

• 69th Street Reconstruction - Existing Conditions Assessment
• Hennepin County Penn Avenue - Layout Review and Open House prep
• Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Member Appointment
• September 2, 2026: e-Bike discussion with BikeMN (tentative)
• Reschedule Bike Tour