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RichfieldMN averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $352,629 +1.9% yr/yr · +11% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (45)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Mary Supple — Mayor
- Sharon Christensen — Councilmember
- Sean Hayford Oleary — Mayor Pro Tem
- Walter Burk
- Rori A. Coleman-Woods
- Rori Coleman
- Sharon
Who’s on the Economic Development Authority
- Brett Stursa
- Gordon Hanson
- John Young
- Mary Supple
- Sean Hayford Oleary
Who’s on the General
- Mary Supple — Mayor
- Sharon Christensen — Councilmember
- Walter Burk — Councilmember
- Coleman-Woods — Councilmember
- Hayford Oleary — Councilmember
- Sean Hayford Oleary
Who’s on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
- Gordon Hanson
- John Young
- Mary Supple
- Sean Hayford Oleary
- Brett Stursa
- Rori Coleman-Woods
- Walter Burk
Who’s on the Human Rights Commission
- Angella Mixon
- Brandon Pulphus
- Dana Specht
- Kim Lutes
- Michael Zazzera
- Tiffany Bighley
- Tim Franzen
- Tim Garvey
- Valerie H-B
- Valerie Hurst-Baker
Who’s on the Transportation Commission
- Adam Knosalla
- Brinnon Kubista
- David Gepner
- Eli Straub
- Jacob Olsen
- Jaz Warren
- Josh Kloehn
- Louis Dzierzak
- Stella Yang
- McKenzie Burke
Municipal budget
Total revenue$83.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$91.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$29.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$66.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,507 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202542 housing units ($11.4M)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
School Board 2025-11-04
Hayley Tompkins ✓ 1,418 · Callmie Dennis ✓ 1,341 · Eric Carter ✓ 1,264 · WRITE-IN 107
School Board 2023-11-07
Paula Cole ✓ 3,130 · Kirk R Spencer ✓ 2,873 · Ken Liss ✓ 2,720 · WRITE-IN 165
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:30
Human Rights Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Heredia Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Human Rights Commission Agenda
September 1, 2026 -- 6:30 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Heredia Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of the Agenda
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes
4.
Open Forum
a.
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Human
Rights Commission Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
5.
Reports/Recommendations
a.
Chair
b.
Vice Chair
c.
Secretary
d.
Liaisons (City, City Council, School Board)
6.
Regular Business
a.
Work Plan Review
i. November meeting date decision needed: Weds 11/4, Mon 11/9, Tues 11/10 (city
council meeting as well), Weds 11/11, Thu 11/12
ii. Proclamations
1. Revisit for Approval: Hispanic Heritage Month, presentation at 9/22 city
council meeting (Callmie)
2. Due for Approval: Indigenous Peoples Day, presentation at 10/13 city council
meeting (Tim F)
3. November approval: Human Rights Day, presentation at 12/8 city council
meeting
iii. Fall legal advice clinic
b.
Penn Fest Planning
i. Booth coverage, interactive activity
c.
HRC Open House in Columbia Heights 9/29 (October HRC meeting cancelled)
7.
Other Business
a.
Flock Camera Discussion?
8.
Committee Reports
9.
Next Meeting/Announcements
a.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
Next meeting: TBD
10. Adjournment
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Transportation Commission Agenda
September 2, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Bike Tour
a.
Bike Tour Route
3.
Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Transportation Commission agenda packet located
by the entrance. The complete Transportation Commission agenda packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield’s
website.
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 19:00
Arts Commission
Richfield Community Center, Richfield
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:45
City Council
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
Advisory Committee
6700 Portland Avenue South, Richfield
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 19:00
Arts Commission
Richfield Community Center, Richfield
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 19:00
Arts Commission
Richfield Community Center, Richfield
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Apr 7, 2027 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed May 5, 2027 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Tue May 25, 2027 · 17:45
City Council
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Jun 2, 2027 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 17:45
City Council
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Wed Jul 7, 2027 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Tue Jul 27, 2027 · 17:45
City Council
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 19:00
Sustainability Commission
Richfield Sustainability Commission to review waste events, tree report
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)
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Richfield Municipal Center, Heredia Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Sustainability Commission Agenda
August 27, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Heredia Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of the Agenda
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes
4.
Open Forum
a.
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Sustainability
Commission Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
5.
Reports/Recommendations
a.
Solid Waste:
• Event recaps: UWHM waste, Furniture donation, Employee clothing swap
• Organized collection survey
• Volunteers needed for Penn Fest recycling - September 20th
• Future events:
o Food waste cooking workshops- September 13 and 27
o Winter clothing swap- September 26
o Pumpkin smash- November 7
o Repair fair- February 2027
o Building materials swap- April 2027
b.
Sustainability: Tree plantings, Energy Efficiency/PiE project, Home Tour volunteering
6.
Other Business
a.
Commissioner Park Clean-up Recap (Sookchain)
b.
RPS Tree Inventory and Assessment Report (Kueper)
7.
Committee Reports
a.
CSC Report (Meyer)
8.
Next Meeting
a.
Thursday, September 24th, 2026
7 P.M. - City Hall, Heredia Room
9.
Adjournment
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Richfield Sustainability Commission Minutes
August 27, 2026
Richfield Municipal Center
Heredia Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Danner at 7:02 in the Heredia Conference Room.
Members Present:
Chris Danner, Katy Boone, Amanda Kueper, Rose Thompson, Ray Sookchain,
Alexa Wozniak, Katrina DeVore
Members Absent:
Craig Heinen, Margaux Meyer (CSC)
Staff Present:
Rachel Lindholm, Zach McCarty
Guest Presenters:
None
2.
Approval of the Agenda
MOTION: made by Boone, seconded by Kueper to approve the agenda.
Voting Aye: Danner, Boone, Kueper, Thompson, Sookchain
Voting Nay: None
Motion carried: 5 - 0
3.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: made by Boone, seconded by Kueper to approve the meeting minutes from June 25, 2026.
Voting Aye: Danner, Boone, Kueper, Thompson, Sookchain
Voting Nay: None
Motion carried: 5 - 0
a. Minutes
4.
Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to
participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Sustainability
Commission Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
5.
Reports/Recommendations
a. Solid Waste:
•
Event recaps: UWHM waste, Furniture donation, Employee clothing swap
•
Organized collection survey
•
Volunteers needed for Penn Fest recycling - September 20th
•
Future events:
o
Food waste cooking workshops- September 13 and 27
o
Winter clothing swap- September 26
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o
P …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 08:00
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission to discuss fire chief recruitment process
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
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Richfield Civil Service Commission Agenda
August 27, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Agenda
4.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of the minutes from July 30, 2026
5.
Open Forum
6.
Regular Business Items
a.
Fire Chief Recruitment Process
7.
Other Business
8.
Fire Chief's Report
9.
Next Meeting
10. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Civil Service Commission agenda packet located at the main table
within the conference room. The Civil Service Commission agenda packet is also available electronically on the City of Richfield’s
website.
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 16:30
City Council
Richfield City Council to review 2026 revised and 2027 proposed budget
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
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Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield City Council Agenda
August 25, 2026 -- 4:30 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Item Discussion
a.
Presentation of the 2026 Revised/2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Levy.
3.
Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to
the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by
the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield website.
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider water plant study, police agreements, fire code changes
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
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Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
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Richfield City Council Agenda
August 25, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of the Agenda
4.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of the July 28, 2026 City Council Work Session.
b.
Minutes of the July 28, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting.
c.
Minutes of the August 12, 2026 City Council Work Session.
5.
Open Forum
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to
participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Council Agenda and
Minutes page on richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil
6.
Proclamations and Presentations
7.
Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However,
any Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed
on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar
are recommended for approval.
a.
Approve Disbursements/Claims
b.
Consider approval of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's (BCA's) Master Joint
Powers Agreement (JPA) with Richfield Department of Public Safety/Police for access
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to weigh 290-unit multifamily project at 6501 Portland Ave
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)
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Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
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Richfield Planning Commission Agenda
August 24, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Open Forum
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to
participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Council Agenda and
Minutes page on richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil
a.
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Planning
Commission Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
4.
Approval of the Agenda
5.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of April 27, 2026.
6.
Public Hearings
a.
Public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Approval for a
multifamily residential development of 290 units in two buildings at 6501 Portland
Avenue.
7.
Resolutions
8.
Other Business
a.
Consider the 2027 Capital Improvement Budget and 2028-2031 Capital Improvement
Program for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
9.
Liaison Reports
a.
City Council Liaison
b.
Community Services Commission Liaison
c.
Housing and Revelopment Authority (HRA) Liaison
d.
Richfield School Board Liasion
e.
Transportation Commission Liaison
f.
Chamber of Commerce Liaison
g.
Sustainability C …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Charter Commission
Charter Commission to consider election petition amendment
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
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Richfield Municipal Center, Heredia Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Charter Commission Agenda
August 19, 2026 -- 6:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes
4.
Unfinished Business
a.
Proposed ordinance to amend charter related to election petitions
5.
Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Charter Commission agenda packet located at the main table within the
conference room. The Charter Commission agenda packet is also available electronically on the City of Richfield’s website.
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
HRA to approve 2027 budget, tax levy, and policy updates
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
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Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
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Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Agenda
August 17, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Open Forum
a.
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
4.
Approval of the Agenda
5.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of July
20, 2026.
6.
Presentations
7.
Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the Housing
Redevelopment Authority in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the
individual items and recommended actions have also been approved. No further HRA action on
these items is necessary. However, any HRA Commissioner may request that an item be removed
from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for discussion and action. All items
listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for approval.
8.
Consideration of Items, if Any Removed From Consent Calendar
9.
Public Hearings
10. Resolutions
a.
Consideration of a resolution transferring unspent grant funds to the Economic
Development Authority for use in the Apartment Remodeling Loan Program.
b.
Consider resolutions approvin …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:15
Economic Development Authority
EDA to approve 2027 budget and tax levy, update housing policy
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
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Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
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Richfield Economic Development Authority
Agenda
August 17, 2026 -- 7:15 PM
Note: Meeting begins immediately following HRA Meeting
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Open Forum
a.
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Economic
Development Authority Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
4.
Approval of the Agenda
5.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Economic Development Authority Meeting of July 20,
2026.
6.
Presentations
a.
Small Business Resiliency Program Update.
7.
Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the Economic
Development Authority in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the
individual items and recommended actions have also been approved. No further EDA action on
these items is necessary. However, any EDA Commissioner may request that an item be removed
from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for discussion and action. All items
listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for approval.
a.
Consideration of a resolution accepting a transfer of unspent grant funds from the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority for use in the Apartment Remodeling Loan
Program.
b.
Consideration of an upd …
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Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 09:00
General
Council to certify primary election results for At Large seat
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)
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Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
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Richfield City Council Agenda
August 14, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of the Agenda
4.
Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However,
any Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed
on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar
are recommended for approval.
a.
Consider the adoption of a resolution determining the results of the City Primary Election for
the Council Member At Large seat held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
5.
Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the
City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by
the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield website.
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 16:45
City Council
Council previews 2027 budget, utility rates, fees, capital plan
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)
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Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield City Council Agenda
August 12, 2026 -- 4:45 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Item Discussion
a. Preview the preliminary 2027 Budget and provide long-term financial planning update
as summarized in the Financial Management Plan (FMP). Preview proposed utility rates,
proposed City fees and the proposed 2027 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and 2028-
2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
3. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the
City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by
the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield website.
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Richfield City Council Work Session Minutes
August 12, 2026
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 04:49 PM in the Bartholomew Conference Room.
Council Present: Mary Supple, Walter Burk, Sharon Christensen, Sean Hayford Oleary, and Rori Coleman-
Woods.
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Steve McDaniel, Budget, Debt, and Cash Manager; Kristin
Asher, Public Works Director; Joe Powers, City Engineer; Karl Huemiller, Recreation Services Director; Lisa
Paradise, Assistant Finance Director; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Director; Chris Fierst, Liquor Operations
Manager; Sack Thongvahn, Assistant City Manager; Mary Bogie, Finance Director; Melissa Poehlman,
Community Development Director; Andrew Spear, IT Manager; Courtney DesCamps, Senior Analyst; and
Kate Croteau, Human Resources Director.
Guest Presenters: Rebecca Kurtz, Ehlers, Inc.
2.
Item Discussion
a. Preview the preliminary 2027 Budget and provide long-term financial planning update as
summarized in the Financial Management Plan (FMP). Preview proposed utility rates, proposed
City fees and the proposed 2027 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and 2028-2031 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP).
City Manager Rodriguez provided an overview of the work session. Budget, Cash, and Debt Manager
Steve McDaniel then reviewed the Financial Management Plan (FMP) and introduced Rebecca Kurtz of
Ehlers, Inc., who presented …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 19:00
Arts Commission
Richfield Arts Commission to review budget and plan upcoming community events
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
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Richfield Arts Commission Agenda
August 6, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Community Center
7000 Nicollet Avenue
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of Minutes from 6/04/2026
5. Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Arts
Commission Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
6. Reports/Recommendations
a. Budget Update
b. Previous Activities Review (Bike to the Market, Summer Kick-off, Juneteenth, Entertainment in
the Park, Photography Contest)
7. Regular Business
a. Future Events
• Unity in the Community (August 13, 4-7 pm)
• Penn Fest (September 20, 12-5 pm)
• Pumpkin Give Away (October 10, 9:30-12 pm)
• Art in our Schools
b. Pride Roundabout Painting
8. Other Business
a. Public Art Brochure/website
b. Artist Directory
c. Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
d. Mississippi Valley Poets - poetry reading - August 15, 6-8pm
9. Committee Reports
a. Staff update
10. Next Meeting/Announcements
a. Next meeting, Thursday, September 3, 2026, 7 p.m.
b. Additional Announcements
11. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 18:30
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission to review work plan and community events
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
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Richfield Municipal Center, Heredia Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Human Rights Commission Agenda
August 6, 2026 -- 6:30 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Heredia Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes
4. Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Human
Rights Commission Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
5. Reports/Recommendations
a. Chair
b. Vice Chair
c. Secretary
d. Liaisons (City, City Council, School Board)
6. New Business
a. RPD Embedded Social Worker Update: Donna Nelson, Pam Cole
b. Work Plan Review
i. Proclamations
1. Approval: Hispanic Heritage Month, presentation at 9/8 City Council Meeting
(Callmie)
2. Due for September: Indigenous Peoples Day, presentation at 10/13 City
Council Meeting
ii. Fall/Winter legal advice clinic
c. Penn Fest Planning
i. Booth coverage, interactive activity
d. Flock Camera Discussion
e. Revisit Antisemitism discussion?
7. Recurring Business
a. Speaker Ideas
8. Committee Reports
9. Next Meeting/Announcements
a. Upcoming Meeting Schedule
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 1
10. Adjournment
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advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Transportation Commission reviews 69th Street reconstruction and Penn Avenue layout
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
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Richfield Transportation Commission Agenda
August 5, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. July 1, 2026 Minutes
5. Regular Business
a. 69th Street Reconstruction - Existing Conditions Assessment
b. Hennepin County Penn Avenue - Layout Review and Open House 4 Prep
c. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Member Appointment
6. Updates
a. City Staff
b. Liaisons
7. Future Agenda Items
a. September 2, 2026: e-Bike discussion with BikeMN (tentative)
8. Upcoming Meetings
a. Thursday, August 13th, 2026 - 69th Street Open House #1, Jefferson Park (6700 Thomas
Ave), 4:30-7:00pm
b. Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 - Penn Avenue Open House #4, St. Richard Catholic Church
(7540 Penn Avenue), 4:30-7:00pm
c. Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 - Regular Meeting, Bartholomew Room, 7:00pm
9. Other Business
a. Reschedule Bike Tour
10. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Transportation Commission agenda packet located
by the entrance. The complete Transportation Commission agenda packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield’s
website.
Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 08:00
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission to certify firefighter eligibility register
The Richfield Civil Service Commission will consider certifying the Firefighter Eligibility Register at its July 30 meeting. Other routine business includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a report from the fire chief. The public may comment during open forum.
- Certification of the Firefighter Eligibility Register
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Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Civil Service Commission Agenda
July 30, 2026 -- 8:00 AM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of the minutes from March 27, 2026
5. Open Forum
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to
participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Civil Service
Commission Agenda and Minutes page on www.richfieldmn.gov/182/Civil-Service-Commission
6. Regular Business Items
a. Certification of the Firefighter Eligibility Register
7. Other Business
8. Fire Chief's Report
9. Next Meeting
10. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Civil Service Commission agenda packet located at the main table
within the conference room. The Civil Service Commission agenda packet is also available electronically on the City of Richfield’s
website.
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
Transportation Commission to discuss bike tour route
The Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss a bike tour route. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.
- Bike Tour Route
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Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Transportation Commission Agenda
July 29, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Bike Tour
a. Bike Tour Route
3. Upcoming Meetings
4. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Transportation Commission agenda packet located
by the entrance. The complete Transportation Commission agenda packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield’s
website.
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to discuss Penn Avenue reconstruction design and budget
The Richfield City Council will hold a single discussion item on the Hennepin County Penn Avenue Reconstruction Project, covering the design and budget update. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting consists of a call to order, the discussion, and adjournment. This is a procedural update on a county-led project.
- Discussion of Hennepin County Penn Avenue Reconstruction Project design and budget update
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Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield City Council Agenda
July 28, 2026 -- 5:30 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Item Discussion
a. Hennepin County Penn Avenue Reconstruction Project Design and Budget Update
3. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the
City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by
the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield website.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
City Council Work Session
July 28, 2026
ITEM #1
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Supple called the work session to order on July 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in Bartholomew
Conference Room.
Council Present:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Walter Burk, Sean Hayford Oleary, Sharon
Christensen, and Rori Coleman-Woods.
Staff Present:
Guests Present:
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Joe Powers, City Engineer; Matt Hardeggar,
Transportation Engineer; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Kevin
O’Connell, Fire Lieutenant; Courtney DesCamps, Senior Analyst; and
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
Matt Huggins, Hennepin County Project Manager.
ITEM #2
ITEM DISCUSSION
a. Hennepin County Penn Avenue Reconstruction Project Design and Budget Update.
Public Works Director Asher outlined the agenda for the reconstruction project and introduced Matt
Hardegger, Transportation Engineer, to present the work session item.
Transportation Engineer Hardegger presented an update on the Penn Avenue project, including the
proposed bikeway design, major and minor intersection treatments, business-district parking, and
current project costs. The project team reviewed public and Transportation Commission feedback
gathered through the current engagement phase, noting approximately 420 public interactions and
15 business-owner discussions.
Council expressed consensus in support of a one-way cycle track along the corridor and compact
single-lane roundabouts at 64th, …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to consider Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan and bond issuance
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2027-2031 Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan and bonds for the Nicollet Avenue project. The body will also review several infrastructure contracts and a furniture purchase for the Wood Lake Nature Center.
- Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan (2027-2031) and bonds for Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Project
- Contract with JL Theis, Inc. for 73rd Street/Diagonal Boulevard 2026 Sidewalk Project: $1,080,651.33
- Contract with Standard Sidewalk Inc. for 2026 Concrete Project: $395,806.75
- Furniture for new building at Wood Lake Nature Center from Fluid Interiors: $429,407.61
- Contract with North Metro Companies, LLC for USDA UCF Boulevard Tree Planting: $269,068
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Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
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Richfield City Council Agenda
July 28, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes of the July 14, 2026 Council Work Session.
b. Minutes of the July 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting.
5. Open Forum
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to
participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Council Agenda and
Minutes page on richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil
6. Proclamations and Presentations
a. Summer Intern Presentation
7. Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However,
any Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed
on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar
are recommended for approval.
a. Approve Disbursements/Claims
b. Approve the bid tabulation and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a
contract with Standard Sidewalk Inc. for the 2026 Concrete Project in the amount of
$395,806.75 and authorize the City Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000
without …
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ITEM #1
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 7:00 p.m. on July 28, 2026, in the Council
Chambers.
Council Present:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Walter Burk, Sharon Christensen, Sean
Hayford Oleary, and Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
Staff Present:
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Joe Powers, City Engineer;
Richanta Pollard, City Intern; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
ITEM #2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #3
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-Woods, seconded by Council Member Burk to
approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #4
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk to approve
the minutes of the (4a) City Council Work Session from July 14, 2026, and (4b) City Council Regular
Meeting from July 14, 2026.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #5
OPEN FORUM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Council Regular Meeting
July 28, 2026
City Council Meeting Minutes
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July 28, 2026
Mayor Supple noted the process for individuals wishing to speak during Open Forum and reviewed
the three-minute …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 19:00
Community Services Commission
Regular Community Services Commission meeting on Aug 18, 2026 cancelled
The commission will approve the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes and today’s agenda. It will receive reports from Recreation Services and several city commissions. The commission will vote to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for August 18, 2026. The next meeting is set for September 15, 2026.
- Approve Regular CSC Meeting Minutes – June 16, 2026
- Approve Regular CSC Meeting Agenda – July 21, 2026
- Report from Recreation Services (Huemiller)
- Committee reports: Transportation, FOWL Board, Planning, Arts, Sustainability
- Cancel Regular CSC Meeting – August 18, 2026
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Richfield Municipal Center, Heredia Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Community Services Commission
Agenda
July 21, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Heredia Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, contact Recreation
Services at 612-861-9395 or jevans@richfieldmn.gov.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Regular CSC Meeting Minutes-June 16, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
a. Regular CSC Meeting Agenda-July 21, 2026
5. Reports/Recommendations
a. Recreation Services (Huemiller)
6. Committee Reports
a. Transportation Commission (Bradley)
b. FOWL Board (Johnson-Kreps)
c. Planning Commission (Vrieze Daniels)
d. Arts Commission (Vacant)
e. Sustainability Commission (Meyer)
7. Other Items
a. Cancel Regular CSC Meeting-August 18, 2026
8. Next Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:00 p.m. Richfield Municipal Center (Heredia Room)
9. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Community Services Commission agenda packet located by the
entrance. The Community Services Commission agenda packet is also available electronically on the City of Richfield’s website.
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Discussion of 4d(1) tax classification policy to support affordable housing
The Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. It will consider the consent calendar items as a single motion. Commissioners will discuss a policy using the 4d(1) tax classification as a tool to create and preserve affordable housing. Other standard agenda items such as public hearings and reports will also be addressed.
- Approval of the agenda
- Approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting
- Consent calendar items (approved in one motion)
- Consideration of a policy for use of the 4d(1) tax classification to create and preserve affordable housing
- Public hearings
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✓ Decided: HRA adopts 4d tax policy to preserve affordable housing
The Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority voted 5-0 to adopt a resolution ratifying a policy governing the use of the 4d (1) tax classification to create and preserve affordable housing. The policy establishes 4d (1) as a tool of last resort, prioritizing rehabilitation of naturally occurring affordable housing over new construction. The HRA also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and claims as presented.
- Adopted resolution ratifying 4d (1) tax classification policy (5-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved claims as presented (5-0)
Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
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Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Agenda
July 20, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of May
18, 2026.
6. Presentations
7. Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the Housing
Redevelopment Authority in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the
individual items and recommended actions have also been approved. No further HRA action on
these items is necessary. However, any HRA Commissioner may request that an item be removed
from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for discussion and action. All items
listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for approval.
8. Consideration of Items, if Any Removed From Consent Calendar
9. Public Hearings
10. Resolutions
11. Other Business
a. Consideration of a policy for use of the 4d (1) tax classification as a tool to create and
preserve affordable housing.
12. Executive Director’s Report
13. HRA Discussion Items
14. App …
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Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes
July 20, 2026
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Hanson 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
2.
Roll Call
Members Present: Gordon Hanson, Chair; Sean Hayford Oleary; Mary Supple; John Young; and Brett Stursa.
Members Excused:
Staff Present: Melissa Poehlman, Executive Director; Julie Urban, Assistant Community Development Dire
Friedrich, City Clerk.
3.
Open Forum
a.
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to partici
information on submitting comments, refer to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Agenda and M
City's Website.
4.
Approval of the Agenda
MOTION: made by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Supple to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Hayford Oleary, Supple, Hanson, Young, and Stursa.
Motion carried: 5:0
5.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of May 18, 2026.
MOTION: made by Commissioner Stursa, seconded by Commissioner Hayford Oleary to approve the Housing a
Authority Regular Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2026.
Voting Aye: Hayford Oleary, Supple, Hanson, Young, and Stursa.
Motion carried: 5:0
6.
Presentations
7.
Consent Calendar
8.
Consideration of Items, if Any Removed From Consent Calendar
9.
Public Hearings
10.
Resolutions
11. …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:15
Economic Development Authority
Richfield EDA to consider affordable housing policy
The Richfield Economic Development Authority will meet to approve minutes and discuss revisions to the Transformation Home Loan guidelines. The body will also consider a policy for using the 4d (1) tax classification to create affordable housing.
- Approval of May 18, 2026, minutes
- Consideration of 4d (1) tax classification policy for affordable housing
- Continuation of Transformation Home Loan Guideline Revisions
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✓ Decided: EDA approves 4d tax policy and home loan guideline revisions
The Richfield Economic Development Authority approved a policy for using the 4d(1) tax classification to create and preserve affordable housing, and continued consideration of Transformation Home Loan Guideline Revisions, approving them with a 5-0 vote. The EDA also approved claims and the meeting agenda and minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved policy for 4d(1) tax classification use for affordable housing (5-0)
- Approved Transformation Home Loan Guideline Revisions (5-0)
- Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
- Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Approved claims (5-0)
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Richfield Economic Development Authority
Agenda
July 20, 2026 -- 7:15 PM
Note: Meeting begins immediately following HRA Meeting
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Economic
Development Authority Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Economic Development Authority Meeting of
May 18, 2026.
6. Presentations
7. Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the Economic
Development Authority in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the
individual items and recommended actions have also been approved. No further EDA action on
these items is necessary. However, any EDA Commissioner may request that an item be removed
from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for discussion and action. All items
listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for approval.
a. Consideration of a policy for use of the 4d (1) tax classification as a tool to create and
preserve affordable housing.
8. Consideration of Items, if Any Removed From Consent Calendar
9. Public Hearings
10. Resolutions
11. Other Business
12. Executive Director’s …
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Richfield Economic Development Authority Minutes
July 20, 2026
Note: Meeting begins immediately following HRA Meeting
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
Called to order at 7:14pm
2.
Roll Call
3.
Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to
participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Economic
Development Authority Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
4.
Approval of the Agenda
Supple moved approval with amendment item 13a to Other Business as item 11a.
As amended Supple/seconded by Hayford Oleary
Motion carries: 5:0
5.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of minutes May 18, 2026.
Motion: Young/Britt
Motion carries: 5:0
a. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Economic Development Authority Meeting of May 18, 2026.
6.
Presentations
7.
Consent Calendar
a. Consideration of a policy for use of the 4d (1) tax classification as a tool to create and preserve
affordable housing.
Poehman presented Consent Calendar item(s).
Motion: Young/Supple
Motion carries: 5:0
8.
Consideration of Items, if Any Removed From Consent Calendar
9.
Public Hearings
10.
Resolutions
11.
Other Business
Item 13a moved to 11a.
Hillary Lovelace presented item 11a, Continuation of Consideration of Transformation Home Loan Guideline
Revisions. Housing Specialist Lovelace reviewed the remodeling progr …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to consider alcohol rules for parks and a liquor license for St. Peter Catholic Church
The Richfield City Council will review an ordinance regarding alcohol in city parks and a temporary liquor license for a church event. The body is also considering a health agreement amendment and a highway safety funding solicitation.
- Ordinance amending Subsection 840.11 of the City Code regarding alcohol in City parks
- Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for St. Peter Catholic Church at 6730 Nicollet Avenue South
- First amendment to the Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention agreement with Bloomington Public Health
- Resolution of Support for the 2026 Highway Safety Improvement Program funding solicitation
- Professional Services Agreement with GMP Consultants
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Richfield Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, Richfield
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Richfield City Council Agenda
July 14, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Moment of silence to honor the life and service of Lance Corporal Armando Ortiz Canseco
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes of the June 23, 2026 City Council Work Session
b. Minutes of the June 23, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
c. Minutes of the June 30, 2026 Special City Council Meeting
6. Open Forum
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to
participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Council Agenda and
Minutes page on richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil
7. Proclamations and Presentations
a. Proclamation Celebrating the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
8. Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However,
any Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed
on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar
are recommended for approval.
a. Approve Disbursements/Claims
b. Consider approval of the first amendment to the …
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ITEM #1
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 7:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026, in the Council
Chambers.
Council Present:
Council Excused:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Sean Hayford Oleary, Sharon
Christensen, and Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
Walter Burk
Staff Present:
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Karl Huemiller, Recreation
Services Director; Kate Croteau, Human Resources Director;
Mary Bogie, Finance Director; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney;
and Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
ITEM #2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #3
MOMENT OF SILENCE TO HONOR LANCE CORPORAL ARMANDO ORTIZ
CANSECO
Mayor Supple requested a moment of silence to honor the life and service of Lance Corporal
Armando Ortiz Canseco. Lance Corporal Armando Ortiz Canseco’s family was present.
ITEM #4
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Council requested Consent Calendar item 8e be moved under Consideration of Items, If any,
Removed from Consent Calendar as item 9a, for further discussion.
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Christensen to
approve the agenda as amended.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council Member Christensen, and
Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 4-0
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Council Regular Meeting
July 14, 2026
City Council Meeting Minutes
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July 14, 2026
ITEM #5
APPRO …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:15
City Council
City Council to discuss water protection and natural resources management
The City Council will meet to discuss updates to the Multi-Community Wellhead Protection Plan and Source Water Sustainability. The body will also review the Natural Resources Management Plan and social media comments.
- Multi-Community Wellhead Protection Plan and Source Water Sustainability updates
- Natural Resources Management Plan
- Social media comments discussion
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Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield City Council Agenda
July 14, 2026 -- 5:15 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Item Discussion
a. Multi-Community Wellhead Protection Plan and Source Water Sustainability Updates
b. Social Media Comments Discussion
c. Natural Resources Management Plan
3. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the
City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by
the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield website.
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Richfield City Council Minutes
July 14, 2026
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mary Supple at 5:16 p.m. in the Bartholomew Conference Room.
Council Members Present:
Mary Supple; Sean Hayford Oleary; Sharon Christensen; Rori Coleman-Woods
Council Members Excused: Walter Burk
Staff Present:
Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Mattias Oddsson, Water Resources
Engineer; Joe Powers, City Engineer; Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Sack
Thongvanh, Assistant City Manager; Kate Aitchison, Communications Manager;
Brianna Darling, Communications Specialist; Karl Huemiller, Recreation
Services Director; Paul Smithson, Wood Lake Nature Center Manager; Michelle
Friedrich, City Clerk
Guest Presenters:
Evie Morgan, Great River Greening; Becca Tucker, Great River Greening
2.
Item Discussion
a. Multi-Community Wellhead Protection Plan and Source Water Sustainability Updates
Water Resources Engineer Oddsson presented updates on the Multi-Community Wellhead Protection
Plan and Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA), noting the airport’s exclusion from the
updated map reduces regulatory complexity, and outlined separate timelines for Part 1 and Part 2 of the
plan; Part 2 will require a public hearing and Council adoption before submission. Council members asked
how vulnerability ratings for highly vulnerable areas are determined and how they could shift with long-
term w …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:30
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission discusses work plan and committee representation
The commission will review its work plan, including upcoming proclamations and a legal advice clinic. Members will also discuss representation for the Richfield 2050 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and preparations for Penn Fest.
- Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation for August approval
- Richfield 2050 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee membership
- Penn Fest activity and table coverage on September 20
- Jacobsen Award follow-up with Arts Commission
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Richfield Municipal Center, Heredia Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Human Rights Commission Agenda
July 7, 2026 -- 6:30 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes
5. Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Human
Rights Commission Agenda and Minutes page on the City's Website.
6. Reports/Recommendations
a. Chair
b. Vice Chair
c. Secretary
d. Liasions (City City Council, School Board)
7. New Business
a. Work Plan Review
i. Proclamations needed for August approval: Hispanic Heritage Month, presentation at
9/8 city council meeting
ii. Fall/Winter legal advice clinic
b. Richfield 2050 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
i. Need one member from each commission: The Comprehensive Plan serves as a
community compass to inform future decisions regarding land use, transportation,
housing and more.
ii. Must attend three meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month in the evening 9/14 or
10/12, February or March 2027, and September 2027.
c. Penn Fest: Sunday 9/20
i. Activity
ii. Table coverage
d. Revisit Antisemitisim discussion
e. Jacobsen Award follow-up: Arts Commission collaboration
8. Recurring Business
a. Speaker ideas
9. Next Meeting/Announcements
a. Upcoming meeting schedule:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 19:00
Transportation Commission
69th Street Safety and Utility Improvements Project introduced
The Transportation Commission will discuss follow-up from the Penn Avenue Open House 3 and receive an introduction to the 69th Street Safety and Utility Improvements Project. The commission will also discuss the 2026 Bike Tour route. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion and informational items.
- Penn Avenue Open House 3 follow up discussion
- 69th Street Safety and Utility Improvements Project introduction
- 2026 Bike Tour route discussion
- Upcoming: Penn Avenue Open House #4 on August 19 at St. Richard's Catholic Church
- 69th Street Open House #1 scheduled for August (date TBD)
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✓ Decided: Commission set design preferences for Penn Ave project, including cycletracks and roundabouts
The Commission set design preferences for the Penn Avenue project by general consent, including one-way cycletracks, roundabouts at 64th, 69th, and 75th Streets with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, closed medians at 67th, 71st, and 73rd Streets, and raised crosswalks parallel to Penn Avenue. The agenda and April 29th minutes were approved 6-0. No formal action was taken on the Penn Avenue Open House 3 follow-up or the 69th Street project introduction.
- Approved agenda 6-0
- Approved April 29, 2026 minutes with correction to define RRFB 6-0
- Set bikeway preference: one-way cycletracks (general consent)
- Set 64th Street intersection preference: roundabout with RRFBs (general consent)
- Set 69th Street intersection preference: roundabout (general consent)
- Set 75th Street intersection preference: roundabout with RRFBs (general consent)
- Set 67th, 71st, 73rd Streets preference: closed medians (general consent)
- Set all other intersections preference: full access left turn lanes with medians (general consent)
Richfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, Richfield
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Richfield Transportation Commission Agenda
July 1, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. April 29th, 2026 Minutes
5. Regular Business and Public Hearing Items
a. Penn Avenue - Open House 3 Follow Up
b. 69th Street Safety and Utility Improvements Project Introduction
6. Updates
a. City Staff
b. Liaisons
7. Future Agenda Items
a. August 2026: Penn Avenue Design (with County) and 69th Street Open House #1
8. Upcoming Meetings
a. Wednesday, July 29th (Time TBD): 2026 Bike Tour
b. Wednesday, August 5th (7pm): Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
c. Wednesday, August 19th (4:30-7:00pm): Penn Avenue Open House #4 - St. Richard's
Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Ave S
d. August (Date/Time/Location TBD): 69th Street Open House #1
9. Other Business
a. 2026 Bike Tour Route Discussion
10. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Transportation Commission agenda packet located
by the entrance. The complete Transportation Commission agenda packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield’s
website.
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Richfield Transportation Commission Minutes
July 1, 2026
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Louis Dzierzak at 7:00 p.m. on July 1st, 2026, in the Bartholomew
Room.
Members Present: Louis Dzierzak (Chair), Adam Knosalla (Vice Chair), David Gepner, Josh
Kloehn, Brinnon Kubista, Eli Straub
Members Absent: Jacob Olsen, Jaz Warren, Stella Yang
Liaisons Present: Tim Brackett (Richfield Public Schools), Sean Hayford Oleary (City Council),
Husniyah Bradley (Community Services Commission)
Staff Present: Matt Hardegger, Jake Whipple, Joe Powers
Guest Presenters: None
2. Roll Call
Staff noted that Commissioners Olsen, Warren, and Yang were absent
3. Approval of the Agenda
MOTION: made by Comissioner Kubista, seconded by Comissioner Gepner to approve the agenda.
Voting Aye: Dzierzak, Knosalla, Gepner, Kloehn, Kubista, Straub
Voting Nay:
Motion carried: 6-0
4. Approval of Minutes
a. April 29th, 2026 Minutes
Commissioner Gepner requested a correction to the April 29th minutes to define the acronym "RRFB"
(Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon).
MOTION: made by Commissioner Gepner, seconded by Commissioner Straub to approve the meeting
minutes as corrected above from April 29th, 2026.
Voting Aye: Dzierzak, Knosalla, Gepner, Kloehn, Kubista, Straub
Voting Nay:
Motion carried: 6-0
5. Regular Business and Public Hearing Items
a. Penn Avenue - Open Hou …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the agenda. Voting
6 yea
Dzierzak yea · Knosalla yea · Gepner yea · Kloehn yea · Kubista yea · Straub Voting yea
to approve the meeting minutes as corrected above from April 29th, 2026. Voting
6 yea
Dzierzak yea · Knosalla yea · Gepner yea · Kloehn yea · Kubista yea · Straub Voting yea
MOTION TO ADJOURN: made by Comissioner Gepner, seconded by Comissioner Kubista to adjourn the meeting at Time 8:42 PM. Voting
6 yea
Dzierzak yea · Knosalla yea · Gepner yea · Kloehn yea · Kubista yea · Straub Voting yea
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 17:30
General
City Council to interview executive search firms for city manager
The City Council will conduct interviews with firms vying to assist in the search for a new city manager. No other substantive business is scheduled. The meeting is limited to this discussion and adjournment.
- City manager executive search firm interviews (discussion only)
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Richfield City Council Agenda
June 30, 2026 -- 5:30 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Items for Discussion
a. City Manager Executive Search Firm Interviews.
3. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the
City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by
the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield website.
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Richfield City Council Minutes
June 30, 2026
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 5:30 p.m. in the Bartholomew conference room.
Council Present: Mayor Supple, Council Members Hayford Oleary, Burk, Coleman-Woods, and Christensen.
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Courtney DesCamps, Senior Analyst; Kate Croteau, Human
Resources Director.
2.
Items for Discussion
a. City Manager Executive Search Firm Interviews.
Senior Analyst Courtney DesCamps presented an overview of the executive search firm selection
process. She noted that the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for executive search services on
June 1, 2026, received ten proposals by the June 17 deadline, and that the City Council had previously
identified five firms to interview. The selected firms were Strategic Government Resources, GMP
Consultants, DDA Human Resources, Government Professional Solutions, and Innovative Public
Advisors. The Council was advised that each firm would provide a 10-minute presentation followed by up
to 20 minutes of questions from the Council. Staff also noted that a contract with the selected firm would
be brought forward for formal approval at the July 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
The City Council interviewed representatives from each of the five executive search firms. Council
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council to discuss Essential Services Study
The Richfield City Council will discuss the Essential Services Study at this meeting. No other business is on the agenda, which is otherwise procedural.
- Discussion of Essential Services Study
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Richfield City Council Agenda
June 23, 2026 -- 5:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Item Discussion
a. Essential Services Study
3. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the
City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by
the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield website.
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Richfield City Council Minutes
June 23, 2026
Richfield Municipal Center
Bartholomew Conference Room
6700 Portland Avenue South
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mary Supple at 5:11 PM in the Bartholomew Conference Room.
Council Present:
Mayor Mary Supple, Walter Burk, Sean Hayford Oleary, Sharon Christensen,
Rori Coleman-Woods
Council Absent:
Staff Present:
Karl Huemiller, Recreation Services Director; Julie Urban, Assistant Community
Development Director; Rodger Coppa, Interim Fire Chief; Katie Rodriguez, City
Manager; Jay Henthorne, Public Safety Chief; Jennifer Anderson, Support
Services Manager; Joe Griffin, Deputy Public Safety Chief; Chris Link, Deputy
Public Works Director; Sack Thongvanh, Assistant City Manager; Michelle
Friedrich, City Clerk.
Guest Presenters:
Craig Rapp
2.
Item Discussion
a. Essential Services Study
City Manager Rodriguez introduced the Essential Services Study and consultant Craig Rapp provided
background on its purpose and methodology, explaining how each city service was classified using a
category system based on service definition and impact of discontinuation.
Council members and staff had discussion about the classification approach. Council Member Hayford
Oleary asked how the slideshow language compared to the master inventory tracking sheet, and Craig
noted the final report would offer more descriptive detail. Council Member Burk questioned why
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider city manager contract amendment, alcohol ordinance
The Richfield City Council will hold a regular meeting featuring a consent calendar with routine approvals, including a $263,970 contract for ice arena soffit replacement. They will conduct a first reading of an ordinance to amend alcohol regulations in city parks, consider a resolution for the 2026 General Pay Plan, and discuss the City Manager's annual performance evaluation with a potential amendment to her employment agreement.
- Receipt of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2025
- Approval of $263,970 contract with Preferred Properties for ice arena soffit replacement
- First reading of ordinance amending alcohol rules in city parks
- Resolution for amended 2026 General Pay Plan
- City Manager's performance evaluation and proposed employment agreement amendment
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✓ Decided: City Council approves 2025 financial report and updates City Manager pay
The City Council accepted the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and approved several infrastructure project applications. The Council also amended the 2026 General Pay Plan and the City Manager's employment agreement to adjust salary levels. A first reading of an ordinance regarding alcohol in city parks was approved.
- Accepted 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
- Approved $2,378,777.83 in disbursements and payroll (5-0)
- Approved 6 resolutions supporting regional solicitation applications for bicycle, sidewalk, trail, and road projects (5-0)
- Approved 3 new Secondhand Goods Dealer licenses for EcoATM, LLC (5-0)
- Approved temporary liquor licenses for Richfield Foundation and Fred Babcock Days (5-0)
- Approved $263,970 contract with Preferred Properties for Richfield Ice Arena soffit replacement (5-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance amending alcohol rules in city parks (5-0)
- Approved resolution amending 2026 General Pay Plan and City Manager employment agreement (5-0)
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Richfield City Council Agenda
June 23, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Presentations
a. Gene and Mary Jacobsen Awards Ceremony
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes
a. Meeting Minutes from the City Council Regular Meeting from June 9, 2026.
b. Meeting Minutes from the City Council Special Meeting from June 16, 2026.
6. Open Forum
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to
participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Council Agenda and
Minutes page on richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil
7. Proclamations and Presentations
a. Receipt of the City of Richfield Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
8. Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However,
any Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed
on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar
are recommended for approval.
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b. Consider Resolutions of Support for Project Submittals for t …
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ITEM #1 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 7:00 p.m. on June 23, 2026, in the Council
Chambers.
Council Present: Mary Supple, Mayor; Walter Burk, Sean Hayford Oleary,
Sharon Christensen, and Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Karl Huemiller, Recreation
Services Director; Kate Croteau, Human Resources Director;
Mary Bogie, Finance Director; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney;
and Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
ITEM #2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #3 PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a. Gene and Mary Jacobsen Awards Ceremony.
Mayor Supple introduced the Gene and Mary Jacobson Awards ceremony and noted the Richfield
Human Rights Commission has presented the Citizen of the Year Award annually since 1971 to
recognize a Richfield resident, employee, family, group, organization, or business whose actions
promote human understanding, tolerance, and positive human relations.
Mayor Supple introduced the Human Rights Commissioner Valerie Hurst Baker and Kim Jacobsen
to present award. Commission Hurst Baker noted accolades to all the nominees for the award
including Brianna Darling, Carl Herman, Kimberly Anderson, Melissa Gonzalez, Maria Day,
Jaquelyn Sanchez Vidal, Margaret Perez, and Jonathan Sabellos. Mr. Jacobsen announced Maria
Day as the recipient of the Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizenship Award and presented
the award to her.
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 19:00
Community Services Commission
Staff reports on outdoor pool and recreation services
The Community Services Commission will hear staff reports on the Richfield Outdoor Pool and Recreation Services, along with committee reports from the Transportation, FOWL, Planning, Arts, and Sustainability commissions. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or financial actions scheduled.
- Staff report on Richfield Outdoor Pool (630 East 66th Street)
- Staff report on Recreation Services
- Committee reports from Transportation, FOWL, Planning, Arts, and Sustainability commissions
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting
- Open forum for public comments
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✓ Decided: Commission tours pool, hears staff reports; no votes on policy
The Richfield Community Services Commission met on June 16, 2026, at the Richfield Outdoor Pool. The commission approved the agenda and the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes, both by 7-0 votes. Staff reported that the pool renovation is complete and opened June 12, the Wood Lake building project is on track for November completion, and the Master Park Plan engagement is underway. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Adjourned at 8:15 p.m. (7-0)
Richfield Outdoor Pool, Richfield
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Richfield Community Services Commission
Agenda
June 16, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Outdoor Pool
630 East 66th Street
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Meeting minutes of the Regular Community Services Commission Meeting on May 19, 2026.
4. Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person at the meeting or by contacting Recreation
Services staff at 612-861-9385 or recreation@richfieldmn.gov.
5. Staff Reports
a. Richfield Outdoor Pool (Weiby)
b. Recreation Services (Huemiller)
6. Other Business
7. Committee Reports
a. Transportation Commission (Bradley)
b. FOWL Board (Johnson-Kreps)
c. Planning Commission (Vrieze Daniels)
d. Arts Commission (Vacant)
e. Sustainability Commission (Meyer)
8. Next Meeting
a. Regular CSC Meeting: July 21, 2026
Richfield Municipal Center (6700 Portland Ave)
9. Adjournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with accessibility needs are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in
advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739.
Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Community Services Commission agenda packet located by the
entrance. The Community Services Commission agenda packet is also available electronically on the City of Richfield’s website.
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Richfield Community Services Commission Minutes
June 16, 2026
Richfield Outdoor Pool
630 East 66th Street
1.
Call to Order
Following a tour of the Richfield Pool facility, the meeting was called to order by Chair Johanson at 7:40 p.m.
on June 16, 2026, at the Richfield Pool.
CSC Present:
Grace McCarthy, Margaux Meyer, Tessa Johanson, Susie Luttenegger, David Vrieze Daniels, Max
Weinberger, Jessica Johnson Kreps
CSC Absent:
Husniyah Bradley, Kris Anderson, Jim Reilly, Jonathan Doten
Staff Present:
Karl Huemiller, Recreation Services Director; Kris Weiby, Facilities Manager; John Evans, Analyst
2.
Approval of the Agenda
MOTION: made by McCarty, seconded by Vrieze Daniels to approve the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: CSC Members McCarthy, Meyer, Johanson, Luttenegger, Vrieze Daniels, Weinberger, Johnson
Kreps
Motion carried: 7 - 0
3.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION: made by Vrieze Daniels, seconded by Luttenegger, to approve the meeting minutes of the regular
Community Services Commission meeting on May 19, 2026.
Voting Aye: CSC Members McCarthy, Meyer, Johanson, Luttenegger, Vrieze Daniels, Weinberger, Johnson
Kreps
Motion carried: 7 - 0
a. Meeting minutes of the Regular Community Services Commission Meeting on May 19, 2026.
4.
Open Forum
a. Participants can share their comments in person at the meeting or by contacting Recreation
Services staff at 612-861-9385 or recreation@richfieldmn.gov.
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💰 Federal awards (top 1 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $35,384 | EVER-CARE ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Hennepin County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-7,720 people (-$1.11B net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Flood": 7, "Severe Storm": 5, "Biological": 2, "Drought": · last Tue Apr 7, 2020)
Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments40,486 (939,201 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,685/mo (405 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.3% (low numeracy 20% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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244
Recorded votes
$83.4M
Annual budget
$66.5M
Debt outstanding
42
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$83.4M
Spending$91.6M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$66.5M
Debt-to-revenue0.80×
Debt-load index71 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.
Meeting archives
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