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   "summary": "The Richfield City Council will discuss the Essential Services Study at this meeting. No other business is on the agenda, which is otherwise procedural.",
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   "summary": "The Richfield City Council is convening for a closed executive session to conduct a performance evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez, as allowed under Minnesota law. No other business is scheduled; the meeting consists solely of this closed session and adjournment.",
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   "summary": "The City Council will consider a policy to use the 4d(1) tax classification as a tool to create and preserve affordable housing. The council will also decide on early voting periods for 2026 and approve a professional service agreement for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. Consent items include disbursements, a resolution for a Minnesota GreenCorps member, and active transportation grant agreements.",
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   "summary": "The Richfield Arts Commission will review a budget update and recap recent activities such as the roundabout painting and the Centennial Elementary carnival. Commissioners will discuss a schedule of future community arts events, including Bike to the Market, Summer Kick‑off, Juneteenth, and others. Additional items include a photography contest, a public‑art brochure/website, and an artist directory.",
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   "summary": "The Richfield Human Rights Commission will hear a presentation on the 2026 elections from the City Clerk, review a draft proclamation for ADA/Disability Pride Month, and discuss partnership opportunities for the Jacobsen Award Celebration. The commission will also plan table coverage for a City Hall Summer Kickoff event and consider scheduling an antisemitism discussion.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
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   "headline": "Council to consider $680K engineering contract and salary changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider consent items including a $680,570 engineering contract for the 69th Street Reconstruction Project, a secondhand goods dealer license for EcoATM at 826 West 66th Street, and the second reading of an ordinance amending City Council salaries for 2027–2028. They will also adopt a Proclamation Celebrating Pride Month and consider an alternate appointment to fill a vacancy on the Human Rights Commission.",
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   "headline": "Council to discuss sidewalks and tree planting policies",
   "summary": "The Richfield City Council will hold a discussion on proposed changes to sidewalks and tree planting policies. No formal vote is scheduled; this is a discussion item only.",
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   "headline": "Commission to appoint Friends of Wood Lake Board member",
   "summary": "The Richfield Community Services Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM. They will consider an appointment to the Friends of Wood Lake Board. Other items include staff reports on the Ice Arena and Recreation Services, committee reports, and approval of minutes. Public comments are accepted in person, by voicemail, or email.",
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   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Economic Development Authority",
   "headline": "EDA to consider revisions to Transformation Loan Program and additional funds",
   "summary": "The Economic Development Authority will consider revisions to the Transformation Loan Program guidelines and a resolution to authorize additional funds for the 2026 program. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of minutes and consent calendar. No public hearings are scheduled, but items may be removed from the consent calendar for discussion.",
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   "date": "2026-05-18",
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   "headline": "HRA to consider license agreement with McNamara Contracting for construction staging at 7700 Pillsbury Ave",
   "summary": "The HRA will consider approving a license agreement with McNamara Contracting, Inc. for use of HRA-owned property at 7700 Pillsbury Avenue South as a construction office and staging area for the Nicollet Avenue reconstruction project. Additionally, the board will review a Memorandum of Understanding with Hennepin County to partner on the Bring It Home Minnesota and Schools to Housing programs. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a consent calendar item recommended for approval.",
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   "headline": "City Council to consider first reading of ordinance adjusting council salaries for 2027-2028",
   "summary": "The Richfield City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance adjusting City Council salaries for 2027 and 2028. The consent calendar includes approval of a cooperative construction agreement for the 73rd Street Trail project, a secondhand goods dealer license for EcoAtm at 6540 Penn Avenue South, a site plan for a fitness studio at 6503 Nicollet Avenue South, and a temporary liquor license for the Fourth of July Committee. The council will also receive proclamations for Jewish American Heritage Month and Peace Officers' Memorial Day.",
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   "headline": "Council to discuss Park Alcohol Ordinance update",
   "summary": "The Richfield City Council will hold a discussion on an update to the Park Alcohol Ordinance. Additionally, the council will discuss outstanding items from the March 24, 2026 Utility Rate Study work session. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-05-07",
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   "headline": "Arts Commission to receive budget update and plan summer events",
   "summary": "The Richfield Arts Commission will meet to receive a budget update and review past events like Earth Day and the High School Art Opening. They will plan upcoming community events including Roundabout Painting, Bike to the Market, Juneteenth, and National Farmers Market Week. Other business includes a community coloring book and photography contest.",
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   "summary": "The Richfield Human Rights Commission will vote on meeting date changes, discuss proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth, and review the work plan. The agenda also includes a nomination discussion for the Jacobsen award and planning for PennFest and a Summer Kickoff event. Public comment is open for items not on the agenda.",
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