Richfield public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Richfield City Council will convene to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider resolutions regarding labor agreements with the International Union of Operating Engineers and a health care savings plan for police patrol.

• Approval of minutes and agenda
• Public forum for comments
• Labor Agreement with IUOE Local 49 for 2026-2027
• Modifying Health Care Savings Plan for LELS Local #123 Police Patrol
• Public hearings and proposed ordinances

City Council

The Richfield City Council will discuss a proposed public works storage site at Diagonal Boulevard and Cedar Avenue South. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discuss proposed public works storage site at Diagonal Boulevard and Cedar Avenue South

During the work session, Public Works staff presented a proposal for a temporary storage facility at Diagonal Boulevard and Cedar Avenue South. Council members voiced concerns about the site’s proximity to homes and asked about maintenance and after‑hours access. No formal action, approval, or vote was recorded.

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budgets and Tax Levy, along with labor agreements for police officers, sergeants, and lieutenants for 2026-2027. The council also will hold a public hearing on an interim use permit for temporary employee parking at Lakewinds Co-op. Several consent calendar items include designating 2026 polling places, adopting legislative priorities, and approving liquor licenses.

• Resolutions approving 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budgets and Tax Levy.
• Labor agreements with Law Enforcement Labor Services Local 123 (Police Officers) and Teamsters Local 320 (Police Sergeants and Lieutenants) for 2026-2027.
• Request for an Interim Use Permit for temporary employee parking on a vacant lot adjacent to Lakewinds Co-op.
• Resolution designating polling places for 2026 (consent calendar).
• Adoption of the City’s 2026 Legislative Priorities (consent calendar).

The Richfield City Council approved the meeting agenda (amended) and prior meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved the consent calendar, authorizing $3,635,037.67 in disbursements, also by 5‑0. The Council adopted the City’s Legislative Priorities for 2026, adding a proposed ICE‑agent requirement amendment, with a 5‑0 vote. Finally, the Council approved the 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budgets, Tax Levy and related resolutions, again unanimously.

• Approved agenda (amended) – 5-0
• Approved minutes of November 25 meetings – 5-0
• Approved consent calendar authorizing $3,635,037.67 disbursements – 5-0
• Adopted City’s Legislative Priorities for 2026, including ICE‑agent amendment – 5-0
• Approved 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budgets, Tax Levy and related resolutions – 5-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning, conditional use permit, preliminary plat and variance request submitted by Minnesota Independence College & Community. The commission will also approve the agenda, approve minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting, and address routine items such as presentations, liaison reports, and other business.

• Public hearing on rezoning, conditional use permit, preliminary plat, and variances for Minnesota Independence College & Community

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 24 meeting, each by a 5-0 vote. The public hearing on the MICC rezoning request was closed unanimously. Commissioners then voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the rezoning, conditional use permit, preliminary plat, and variances for Minnesota Independence College and Community.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning, conditional use permit, preliminary plat, and variances for Minnesota Independence College (5-0)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will discuss lessons learned from the 2025 Safe Routes to School projects and hold a Q&A with staff. The meeting also includes updates from city staff and liaisons, and previews future agenda items including the annual organizational meeting and Penn Avenue engagement results.

• Discussion of 2025 Safe Routes to School Projects – lessons learned
• Q&A with staff
• Future agenda items: Annual Organizational Meeting, Bylaw Changes, Community Development Presentation (Penn Ave), Penn Ave Phase 2 Engagement Results

City Council

The Richfield City Council will discuss and consider the city's proposed 2026 legislative priorities. The council will also receive an update on Hennepin County's cost-sharing agreement for the Nicollet Avenue project. No formal votes or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Consideration of Richfield's proposed 2026 legislative priorities
• Update on Hennepin County's Nicollet Avenue cost share

The council reached consensus in support of the four top legislative priorities presented, which include making 4d(1) aid permanent, modifying assisted‑living licensing rules, supporting stronger action to reduce gun violence, and reducing local financial obligations. The council also affirmed support for continuing negotiations on the Nicollet Avenue cost‑share project and advancing those legislative priorities for the 2025 session. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Supported top four 2026 legislative priorities (consensus, no vote tally)
• Supported continuing Nicollet Avenue project negotiations (consensus, no vote tally)
• Approved meeting minutes on Dec 9, 2025 (no vote tally)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing for the Truth in Taxation on the proposed 2026 property tax levy, the 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budget, and proposed 2026 utility rates. This hearing allows residents to provide input before the council finalizes the levy and budget. No final decisions are made at this hearing.

• Public hearing on 2026 property tax levy
• Public hearing on 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budget
• Public hearing on Proposed 2026 Utility Rates

The council closed the Truth in Taxation public hearing with a 5‑0 vote. It then approved a motion to hold the final action on the 2026 property tax levy, the 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budget, and the proposed 2026 utility rates at the regular meeting on December 9, 2025, also by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Scheduled final action on 2026 property tax levy, 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budget, and 2026 utility rates for Dec 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Richfield City Council will approve a $1.8 million transfer from the Elections Fund to capital reserves and authorize the sale of $6.16 million in general obligation bonds. The meeting includes public hearings on tax increment financing and liquor licenses, and the decertification of two tax increment financing districts.

• Transfer $1,800,000 from Elections Fund to Long-term Capital Reserve Fund
• Authorize sale of $6,160,000 General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• Decertify Lyndale Gateway / Interchange West and Urban Village TIF Districts
• Public hearing for Brim Restaurant liquor license at 2910 66th Street West
• Forgive $472,170 in Ice Arena loans from capital reserves

The Richfield City Council approved the decertification of Tax Increment Financing District 2020‑2 EMI, the Interchange West and Lyndale Gateway districts, and the Urban Village district, each with a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved $2,866,950.16 in disbursements, transferred $1,800,000 from the Elections Fund to the Long‑term Capital Reserve, set a public hearing for the Metro Pawn and Gun license renewal on Jan 13 2026, adopted an amendment to the 2022 Spending Plan for unobligated tax increment, and granted on‑sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor licenses to Brim 2, LLC.

• Approved $2,866,950.16 in disbursements/claims (5‑0)
• Approved $1,800,000 transfer from Elections Fund to Long‑term Capital Reserve (5‑0)
• Set public hearing for Metro Pawn and Gun license renewal on Jan 13 2026 and extended 2025 license to Jan 14 2026 (5‑0)
• Adopted amendment to 2022 Spending Plan for unobligated tax increment (5‑0)
• Approved on‑sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor licenses for Brim 2, LLC, dba Brim Restaurant (5‑0)
• Decertified Tax Increment Financing District No. 2020‑2 EMI (5‑0)
• Decertified Interchange West and Lyndale Gateway TIF districts (5‑0)
• Decertified Urban Village TIF district (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an Interim Use Permit to allow temporary employee parking on a vacant lot next to Lakewinds Co-op. The commission will also approve minutes from the September 22 meeting and receive a planner's report on a previously approved site plan for 7424 Lyndale Avenue and upcoming MICC land use approvals.

• Public hearing on Interim Use Permit for temporary employee parking on vacant lot adjacent to Lakewinds Co-op
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2025 meeting
• City Planner’s report notes site plan approval for 7424 Lyndale Avenue retail conversion was approved on Council's October 14 consent agenda
• MICC formal land use approvals expected on next month's agenda

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review the decertification of three TIF districts and an amendment to the 2022 Spending Plan. The body will also consider an amendment to a Developer Agreement with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust.

• Amendment to Developer Agreement with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust
• Amendment to the 2022 Spending Plan for unobligated tax increment
• Decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2020-2
• Decertification of the Urban Village Tax Increment Financing District
• Decertification of the Interchange West / Lyndale Gateway Tax Increment Financing District

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved an amendment to the developer agreement with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust and an amended 2022 Tax Increment Spending Plan. It also voted to decertify three Tax Increment Financing districts: EMI, Urban Village, and Interchange West/Lyndale Gateway. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved amendment to Developer Agreement with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust (Resolution 1517) – 5-0
• Approved amended 2022 Tax Increment Spending Plan (Resolution 1518) – 5-0
• Approved decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2020-2 (EMI) (Resolution 1519) – 5-0
• Approved decertification of Urban Village Tax Increment Financing District (Resolution 1520) – 5-0
• Approved decertification of Interchange West and Lyndale Gateway Tax Increment Financing District (Resolution 1521) – 5-0
• Approved claims to U.S. Bank totaling $589,174.13 – 5-0

Economic Development Authority

The Richfield Economic Development Authority will consider approving an amended agreement with the Center for Energy and Environment to authorize the budget for the Apartment Remodeling Program for 2026. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from August 18, 2025, and a consent calendar with routine items. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive action item.

• Consideration of an amended agreement with the Center for Energy and Environment to authorize the 2026 budget for the Apartment Remodeling Program

City Council

The Richfield City Council will conduct interviews with individuals interested in serving on the city's advisory commissions. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting is limited to this procedural item.

• Interviews of applicants for city advisory commission vacancies

The council met with applicants for open seats on city advisory boards and commissions. It decided that candidates will be appointed to fill those vacancies at the November 25, 2025 council meeting. The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Scheduled appointment of advisory commission candidates for Nov 25 council meeting

City Council

This is a procedural meeting with only one discussion item: a joint dinner and meeting between the City Council and department directors on effective governance. No votes, ordinances, or financial actions are scheduled. The agenda contains no substantive business items.

• Discussion of City Council and Department Directors Effective Governance Dinner and Meeting

Mayor Supple opened a discussion on effective governance and thanked staff and council members for participating in the survey. Council and staff reviewed agenda preparation, motion and discussion processes, and departmental updates on infrastructure planning, GIS staffing, short‑term rentals, and food‑truck licensing. They clarified the distinction between policy decisions (Council) and administrative actions (staff). No formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Richfield City Council will hold a violation hearing for establishments that failed alcohol compliance checks and consider resolutions for civil enforcement. The consent calendar includes approving a resolution supporting the Safe Routes to School plan, setting a public hearing for a liquor license for Brim Restaurant, and approving an agreement for an embedded Senior Social Worker with the Police Department. The council will also receive annual reports from the Civil Service and Planning Commissions.

• Violation hearing and resolutions for civil enforcement after failed alcohol compliance checks by Richfield Public Safety
• Resolution supporting Richfield Public Schools Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Plan
• Setting a public hearing for November 25, 2025, on new On-Sale Wine and 3.2% Malt Liquor licenses for Brim Restaurant at 2910 66th Street West
• Agreement with Hennepin County for an embedded Senior Social Worker in the Police Department
• Annual reports from the Civil Service Commission and Planning Commission

The council approved a series of resolutions that suspend the liquor licenses of six establishments and levy civil penalties for first‑time alcohol compliance failures. The motion passed unanimously (4‑0). The council also approved the consent calendar, including $1,582,529.29 in disbursements, a resolution supporting the Safe Routes to School plan, a public hearing on new wine and malt liquor licenses, and an agreement for an embedded senior social worker.

• Approved agenda as presented – 4-0
• Approved minutes of October 28 meetings – 4-0
• Approved consent calendar items (disbursements $1,582,529.29, Safe Routes resolution, public hearing for wine licenses, senior social worker agreement) – 4-0
• Approved resolutions suspending liquor licenses for six establishments and imposing civil penalties – 4-0

City Council

The Richfield City Council will receive a presentation of initial concepts for the Downtown Branding and Placemaking Strategy Project. This is an informational discussion item; no formal action is scheduled.

• Presentation of initial concepts for the Downtown Branding and Placemaking Strategy Project

The council and Economic Development Authority discussed the Phase 2 downtown branding and placemaking strategy. They expressed support for the “Patchwork” design concept (Option 2) and for temporary projects, but no formal vote or approval was recorded. The meeting adjourned without any binding actions.

City Council

The Richfield City Council will hold a public hearing on municipal consent for the I-494 Vision Project 2, a major transportation improvement. The council will also consider second reading of a lodging tax ordinance, a $6,160,000 bond sale, and a $2,244,724.40 contract for the Richfield Pool renovation as part of the Veterans Park Improvement Project. Several items are on the consent calendar including 2026 benefit contributions and a correction to a 2018 resolution.

• Public hearing on I-494 Vision Project 2 municipal consent
• Second reading of ordinance imposing a tax on lodging (replacing Chapter 14 of city code)
• Resolution for sale of $6,160,000 General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025A
• Approval of agreements totaling $2,244,724.40 for Richfield Pool renovation (Veterans Park Improvement Project)
• Appointment of youth commissioners to city advisory boards/commissions

The council approved a resolution to sell $6,160,000 in general‑obligation sales‑tax bonds (4‑0). It also passed the second reading of an ordinance imposing a lodging tax and repealing Chapter 14 of the code (4‑0). Additional actions included approving pool‑renovation contracts worth $2,244,724.40 and appointing two youth commissioners (each 4‑0).

• Approved agenda addition (4-0)
• Approved October 14 minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar disbursements totaling $6,106,138.95 (4-0)
• Closed I-494 Vision Project 2 public hearing (4-0)
• Approved second reading of lodging tax ordinance (4-0)
• Approved resolution to sell $6,160,000 bonds (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Mohamed Noor to Sustainability Commission and Jwan Nufiez to Human Rights Commission (4-0)
• Approved pool renovation contracts totaling $2,244,724.40 (4-0)

City Council

The Richfield City Council will meet to discuss I-494 Phase 2 with staff from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

• Discussion regarding I-494 Phase 2 with MnDOT staff

Mayor Mary Supple called the council to order at 5:46 p.m. The council heard an update on I‑494 Phase 2 from the city engineer and MnDOT staff, including cost estimates and environmental analyses. No formal action was taken on the project. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

City Council

The Richfield City Council will hold public hearings on special assessments for delinquent solid waste charges, tree removal, sewer repairs, and other fees. The consent calendar includes a lodging tax ordinance, a contract for ice arena roof replacement ($607,984), and agreements for nature center exhibits ($709,158). The Council will also consider a joint powers agreement with Edina for alternative 911 response and appointments to youth commissions.

• Public hearing on special assessments for ILN/77th Street Project ($130,596.78)
• First reading of ordinance imposing lodging tax
• Approval of contract with John A. Dalsin & Son for ice arena roof replacement ($607,984)
• Approval of agreements with Science Museum of Minnesota and Blue Rhino for Wood Lake Nature Center exhibits ($709,158)
• Joint Powers Agreement with Edina for alternative 911 mental health response

The Richfield City Council approved the annual comprehensive financial report and the consent calendar, including $7.75 M in disbursements and a $607,984 roof contract for the ice arena. It adopted several resolutions to assess unpaid garbage collection, ILN project area maintenance, diseased tree removal, and sanitary sewer line repairs, and certified various delinquent utility charges to property taxes. All motions carried unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved annual comprehensive financial report (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar disbursements totaling $7,750,753.38 (5-0)
• Approved $607,984 roof replacement contract for Richfield Ice Arena (5-0)
• Approved $138,374.93 traffic safety grant for DWI enforcement (5-0)
• Adopted assessment for unpaid garbage collection (Resolution 12353) (5-0)
• Adopted $130,596.78 assessment for ILN/77th Street project area maintenance (Resolution 12354) (5-0)
• Adopted assessment for removal of diseased trees (Resolution 12356) (5-0)
• Adopted assessment for sanitary sewer line repair/replacement (Resolution 12357) (5-0)

City Council

The Richfield City Council will discuss updated Safe Routes to School Plan, Hennepin County cost sharing, and legislative advocacy for stronger gun violence protections. No formal votes are scheduled; all items are discussions and presentations.

• Presentation on updated Safe Routes to School Plan for Richfield Public Schools
• Hennepin County Cost Share Discussion
• Discussion on legislative advocacy supporting stronger protections against gun violence

The Richfield City Council held a work session on September 23, 2025. Presentations covered an updated Safe Routes to School plan, Hennepin County cost‑share details for road reconstruction, and a statement supporting stronger protections against gun violence. Council members expressed support and shared feedback, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2026 preliminary budget and property tax levy. The body is also reviewing updates to building, planning, and zoning fees and regulations for short-term rentals.

• 2026 preliminary budget and property tax levy
• Public hearing on building, planning, and zoning fee amendments
• Ordinance regulating short-term rentals and related fees
• Wood Lake Nature Center building project change order for $662,545.37
• Purchase of SCBA units and equipment for $315,235 from Maqueen Emergency Group

The council approved the 2026 preliminary budget and property tax levy, setting fees for the coming year. It also adopted a short‑term rental ordinance with a non‑refundable license fee and updated the fee schedule in Appendix D. A $662,545.37 change order for the Wood Lake Nature Center project was approved, and the city joined a MetLife paid family‑medical leave plan. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2026 preliminary budget and property tax levy (5-0)
• Approved short‑term rental ordinance, making license fee non‑refundable (5-0)
• Amended Appendix D fee schedule ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Prime Contract Change Order #003 for Wood Lake Nature Center ($662,545.37) (5-0)
• Approved participation in MetLife private paid family and medical leave plan (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 7a‑e, 7g‑i and moved item 7f to consideration (5-0)
• Approved summary publication of the short‑term rental ordinance (5-0)
• Approved resolution updating City Council rules of procedure and decorum (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan to convert a property at 7424 Lyndale Ave S to retail use. The commission will also consider the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget and 2027-2030 Capital Improvement Program for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of minutes and routine reports.

• Public hearing on site plan approval for conversion to retail at 7424 Lyndale Ave S
• Consideration of 2026 Capital Improvement Budget and 2027-2030 Capital Improvement Program for comprehensive plan consistency

The commission voted 5‑0 to adopt a resolution finding the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget and the 2027‑2030 Capital Improvement Program consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. It also approved the site‑plan to convert 7424 Lyndale Ave S to retail, adding a requirement for a 6‑foot privacy fence along the side facing the multifamily parcel. Both actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved site‑plan conversion of 7424 Lyndale Ave S to retail with 6' privacy fence requirement (5-0)
• Approved 2027‑2030 Capital Improvement Program and found 2026 budget consistent with Comprehensive Plan (5-0)

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider a grant for Penn Station Apartments and documents for the Riley-Richlyn development. The body will also review a resolution to accept a Bring It Home Minnesota funding award.

• Loan Agreement with Penn Station Apartments, LLLP for a Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant
• Estoppel Certificate and Assignment and Assumption Agreement for Riley-Richlyn development
• Resolution accepting a Bring It Home Minnesota funding award

City Council

The city council will discuss proposed 2026 utility rates and potential revisions to the 2026-2030 Utilities Capital Improvement Bond/Capital Improvement Plan. A presentation on flood-risk area prioritization will also be given. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of proposed 2026 Utility Rates and revisions to 2026-2030 Utilities CIB/CIP
• Flood-Risk Area Prioritization Presentation

The council gave unanimous consent to raise 2026 utility rates by 7% for water, 2% for sanitary sewer, and 10% for stormwater, as recommended by staff. The increase was discussed during a work session led by Mayor Supple and presented by Public Works Director Asher. Staff also presented a flood‑risk area prioritization report, but no action was taken on that item.

• Utility rates increased: water +7%, sanitary sewer +2%, stormwater +10% (unanimous consent)

City Council

The city council will consider several consent calendar items including a first reading of an ordinance amending building, planning, and zoning fees, approval of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund budgets, and a resolution for bond reimbursement for Veterans Memorial Park. Also on the agenda are second readings of ordinances on wildlife feeding, outdoor storage containers, and multifamily development regulations. A public hearing date for the I-494 Corridor Vision project will be set.

• First reading of ordinance amending fee schedule for building, planning, and zoning fees
• Approval of Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2025 Revised and 2026 Budgets
• Resolution for reimbursement of bond proceeds for Veterans Memorial Park project
• Setting public hearing date for I-494 Corridor Vision municipal consent on October 28, 2025
• Second readings: wildlife feeding prohibition, temporary outdoor storage containers, MR-2 & MR-3 zoning district updates

The Richfield City Council approved the consent calendar, which included disbursements and several budget items. It also approved second‑reading votes and summary‑publication resolutions for ordinances on wildlife feeding, temporary outdoor storage containers, and seven ordinances revising multifamily housing development regulations (MR‑2 and MR‑3). All motions carried unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 meetings (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including $3,049,862.37 disbursements (4-0)
• Approved second reading of wildlife‑feeding ordinance (4-0)
• Approved summary publication of wildlife‑feeding ordinance (4-0)
• Approved second reading of temporary outdoor portable storage ordinance (4-0)
• Approved summary publication of portable storage ordinance (4-0)
• Approved second reading of seven multifamily housing development ordinances (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on the 2025 Revised and 2026 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy. This is a discussion item with no final action indicated. The meeting also includes procedural items.

• Presentation of the 2025 Revised/2026 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy

Council members and staff presented the 2025 revised and 2026 proposed budgets for multiple departments, including Finance, Public Safety, Public Works, and Recreation Services. They discussed utility rate increases, street maintenance needs, and potential levy increases, but no formal votes or approvals were recorded. The session concluded without any documented decisions.

City Council

The City Council will discuss first readings of ordinances regarding short-term rental licensing and multifamily development regulations for MR-2 and MR-3 districts. The body is also considering updates to city codes for wildlife feeding, portable storage containers, and solid waste disposal.

• First reading of ordinance regulating short-term rentals
• First reading of multifamily development regulations (MR-2 & MR-3 zoning updates)
• Grant Compliance Agreement with MSP Lupe Richfield LLC for 6501 Portland Avenue South
• Loan Agreement with Penn Station Apartments, LLLP for a Local Housing Initiatives Account Grant
• Temporary liquor licenses for St. Peter Catholic Church and Fred Babcock VFW #5555

The council approved the agenda and minutes, adopted the consent calendar without item F, and passed amendments to the temporary outdoor portable storage container ordinance, setting a 60‑day limit and banning habitation. It also approved the first reading of the amended storage ordinance, removed proposed air‑conditioning unit changes, and adopted first readings of multifamily zoning updates and a short‑term rental licensing ordinance.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 12 meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar excluding item F (5-0)
• Approved amendments to storage container ordinance, including 60‑day limit and habitation ban (5-0)
• Approved first reading of amended storage container ordinance (5-0)
• Approved amendment removing changes to section 509.13 on central air‑conditioning units (5-0)
• Approved first reading of multifamily development zoning updates (4-1)
• Approved first reading of short‑term rental licensing ordinance (5-0)

General

The Richfield City Council will preview the preliminary 2026 budget, including proposed utility rates, city fees, and the 2026 Capital Improvement Budget. They will also provide an update on long‑term financial planning and present the 2027‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Preview preliminary 2026 Budget
• Preview proposed utility rates
• Preview proposed City fees
• Preview 2026 Capital Improvement Budget
• Preview 2027‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan

The council held a work session to discuss updates on the I-494 Phase 2 project and the city’s pool renovation. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the discussion focused on safety improvements, noise and air quality studies, and pool maintenance options. The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will vote on consent-calendar items including a zoning code amendment for multi-family recycling, a resolution supporting a grant application for a small business center/coworking space at 6440 Nicollet Avenue South, and a professional services agreement for Veterans Memorial Park improvements. A separate resolution would amend the city manager's employment agreement following her annual performance evaluation. Council also plans to review and update its rules of procedure and decorum.

• First reading of an ordinance amending Section 601 of city code to clarify definitions and multi-family recycling requirements.
• Resolution supporting a Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant application for a small business center/coworking space at 6440 Nicollet Avenue South.
• Agreement with Udris Burgess Architecture and Design, Inc., for design and engineering of Veterans Memorial Park improvements.
• Resolution amending the employment agreement of City Manager Katie Rodriguez after annual performance evaluation.
• Review and update of City Council Rules of Procedure and Decorum.

The council approved the consent calendar, which includes $3,554,842.87 in disbursements. It also approved a resolution amending City Manager Katie Rodriguez’s employment agreement to reflect a salary adjustment. A motion was adopted to allow a resident to speak for three minutes during the open forum.

• Approved consent calendar with $3,554,842.87 disbursements (5-0)
• Approved resolution amending City Manager employment agreement (salary adjustment) (5-0)
• Approved motion allowing a resident a 3‑minute open‑forum comment (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2025 meetings (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the I-494 Phase 2 project and receive an update on the pool project.

• I-494 Phase 2 discussion
• Pool project update

The council reviewed updates on the I-494 Phase 2 project, including pedestrian bridge safety, noise, air quality, and intersection improvements, but took no formal action. They also received a briefing on the city pool and bathhouse project, including maintenance options and cost estimates, without approving any measures. No votes or resolutions were recorded.

City Council

The Richfield City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a new on-sale wine and 3.2 percent malt liquor license for SK Food, LLC dba K-ChiMac. The council will also vote on a $295,550 work order for 2026 sidewalk engineering services with Bolton & Menk, Inc., and adopt resolutions for polling place locations and capital budget requests. Other business includes an alternate appointment to the Human Rights Commission and a proclamation for Disability Pride Month.

• Public hearing for new on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor license for SK Food, LLC dba K-ChiMac.
• Approve $295,550 work order with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for engineering services for 2026 sidewalk projects.
• Adopt resolution designating polling places for Richfield Precinct 8 and Edina Precincts 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 for the November 4, 2025 school board election.
• Consider alternate appointment to fill vacancy on Human Rights Commission.
• Proclamation celebrating Disability Pride Month.

The council approved the consent calendar, including payroll disbursements of $1,404,387.85 and $3,855,545.01 and a $295,550 work order for sidewalk engineering. It adopted resolutions updating polling‑place locations and supporting 2026 capital‑budget requests. The council also approved new on‑sale wine and 3.2% malt‑liquor licenses for SK Food, LLC dba K‑ChiMac and appointed Tyler Birschbach to the Human Rights Commission.

• Approved consent calendar disbursements $1,404,387.85 & $3,855,545.01 (5-0)
• Approved $295,550 work order with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for 2026 sidewalk projects (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12329 updating polling‑place locations for Nov 4, 2025 school board election (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 12330 supporting 2026 capital‑budget requests and project prioritization (5-0)
• Approved new on‑sale wine and 3.2% malt‑liquor licenses for SK Food, LLC dba K‑ChiMac (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Tyler Birschbach as Human Rights Commissioner (5-0)
• Moved to recess for closed session on City Manager performance evaluation (5-0)
• Moved to adjourn regular meeting at 8:44 p.m. (5-0)