Richfield, MN

Transportation Commission

Transportation Commission

City Council

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will review a budget update and previous activities. The body will discuss the artist directory and plan for upcoming events, including a teen art show and a community art project.

• Budget update
• Artist directory
• Community Art Project - Penn Fest wooden squares
• Teen Art Show
• Wood Lake Nature Center Open House

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

Human Rights Commission

City Council

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Economic Development Authority

Community Services Commission

Sustainability Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

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Transportation Commission

Transportation Commission

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Transportation Commission

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Transportation Commission

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Transportation Commission

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Transportation Commission

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Transportation Commission

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Transportation Commission

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Transportation Commission

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City Council

The Richfield City Council will meet to discuss a project update regarding the Hennepin County Penn Avenue Reconstruction Project.

• Hennepin County Penn Avenue Reconstruction Project Update

City Council

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City Council

The City Council will discuss funding for capital improvements and the sale of General Obligation bonds. The meeting includes a public hearing on building, planning, and zoning fees and a vote on closing a municipal liquor store.

• Sale of $3,960,000 General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A
• Public hearing for ordinance amendment to building, planning, and zoning fees
• Change order #016 for Wood Lake Nature Center building project for $80,782.88
• Resolution authorizing the closure of the Shops at Lyndale Municipal Liquor Store
• Acceptance of Office of Traffic Safety funds for DWI enforcement and a 2027 enforcement grant

Planning Commission

Sustainability Commission

The Sustainability Commission will receive reports on solid waste initiatives and sustainability projects. The body is also scheduled to discuss the Parks Master Plan.

• Pumpkin Smash event on 11/7
• Fix-It Hub update
• USDA grant planting update
• CenterPoint insulation rebate
• WLNC EV chargers

The Richfield Sustainability Commission approved its meeting agenda and September 24 minutes, heard updates on solid waste programs and sustainability projects, and discussed the Parks Master Plan. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 24, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 PM (7-0)

Community Services Commission

The Community Services Commission will meet to receive a Phase 1 update on the Parks Master Plan. The meeting includes reports from Recreation Services staff and several other city commissions.

• Parks Master Plan: Phase 1 Update
• Recreation Services Staff Report
• Transportation Commission report
• Planning Commission report
• Sustainability Commission report

City Council

The Richfield City Council will meet to discuss and select finalists for the City Manager position.

• Selection of City Manager finalists

The City Council met to review semifinalists for the City Manager role. Following a discussion, the Council selected five finalists to move forward in the recruitment process. These candidates will participate in a public reception on November 4, 2026, and interviews on November 5, 2026.

• Selected five City Manager finalists (unanimous)

Advisory Board of Health

The Advisory Board of Health will discuss food safety reports and cannabis-related survey and website data. The board will also discuss goals for 2027 and a follow-up regarding Kratom.

• Bloomington Environmental Health Risk Factors report on food safety
• One-year cannabis survey data
• Cannabis website statistics
• Discussion of 2027 commission goals
• Kratom follow-up discussion

Economic Development Authority

Joint Meeting

The Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority will hear a presentation on a proposed housing development. The body will also discuss 2026 Tax Increment Finance action items.

• Proposed housing development presentation for 101 66th Street East
• 2026 Tax Increment Finance action items

Civil Service Commission

The Richfield Civil Service Commission will meet to conduct regular business and hear a report from the Fire Chief. The commission is scheduled to certify the Fire Chief Eligibility Register.

• Certification of the Fire Chief Eligibility Register
• Fire Chief's Report

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss a development agreement with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. The body will also consider accepting contributions for the 2026 Tour of Remodeled Homes.

• Development Agreement with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for 7517 Humboldt Avenue South
• Resolution accepting contributions for the 2026 Tour of Remodeled Homes

City Council

The City Council will hold several public hearings regarding the certification of delinquent charges and special assessments to property taxes. The body will also consider amendments to the City Charter regarding elections and petition requirements.

• Proposed $64,018.01 assessment for the ILN/77th Street Project Area
• Proposed ordinance amending building, planning, and zoning fees in the City Code Fee Schedule
• Proposed charter amendments regarding elections and petition requirements
• Proposed $2,000 grant from the Minnesota Wind Chill Foundation for Ultimate Frisbee Programs
• Temporary liquor license for Blessed Trinity Catholic School at 7540 Penn Avenue South

The City Council approved certifying delinquent utility, solid waste, and other municipal charges to property taxes. The council also advanced first readings for ordinances updating the City Charter and the building, planning, and zoning fee schedule.

• Approved $5.8M in disbursements and claims (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 grant from Minnesota Wind Chill Foundation for Ultimate Frisbee (5-0)
• Approved certification of delinquent utility, false alarm, and weed eradication fees to property taxes (5-0)
• Approved certification of delinquent solid waste charges to property taxes (5-0)
• Approved special assessments for diseased tree removal from private property (5-0)
• Approved $64,018.01 assessment for ILN/77th Street Project Area maintenance (5-0)
• Approved special assessments for private sanitary sewer line repairs (5-0)
• Approved first reading of City Charter amendments regarding elections and petitions (5-0)

City Council

The Richfield City Council will meet to discuss the Parks Master Plan and receive an update on the Wood Lake Nature Center building.

• Parks Master Plan discussion
• Wood Lake Nature Center Building Update

The City Council held a work session to discuss community feedback on the Parks Master Plan and receive a project update on the Wood Lake Nature Center building. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Transportation Commission

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

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

Transportation Commission

Human Rights Commission

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

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

Arts Commission

Planning Commission

Sustainability Commission

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

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

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

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

City Council

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

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

The City Council approved a preliminary 2027 tax levy of $33,933,792, representing a 4.55% increase over 2026. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including city disbursements and a lease agreement. Two new commission appointments were confirmed.

• Adopted 2027 preliminary budget and $33,933,792 tax levy (5-0)
• Approved $2,335,456.53 in disbursements and claims (5-0)
• Approved 2027 benefit contributions for eligible employees (5-0)
• Approved UASI agreement for three police body armor vests (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending mobile food unit fees (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with 6232 Lyndale, LLC (5-0)
• Appointed Jacklyn Vollema to the Arts Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Ellie Lundin as youth commissioner to the Sustainability Commission (5-0)

City Council

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

• Discussion of Essential Services Study

The City Council held a work session to review a year-long Essential Services Study. The report inventories 155 City services and categorizes them to provide a framework for future budgeting and strategic planning. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.

Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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

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

The Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution updating the Inclusionary Housing Policy to increase the minimum project size threshold from 5 units to 15 units and extend the affordability requirement for owner-occupied and rental units to 20 years. The HRA also authorized a funding agreement with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for property on 5th Avenue South and approved previous meeting minutes and claims.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 17, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Authorized Acquisition and Rehabilitation Funding Agreement with Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity for 7039 5th Avenue South (5-0)
• Adopted resolution updating the Inclusionary Housing Policy, increasing minimum project size to 15 units and extending affordability requirements to 20 years (4-1)
• Approved HRA claims (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

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

• Continued consideration of an update to the Inclusionary Housing Policy

Advisory Board of Health

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

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

Community Services Commission

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

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

The commission approved the minutes from the July 21 meeting and the September 15 agenda. Members ranked equity variables for the Parks Master Plan, and staff provided updates on park projects and arena renovations.

• Approved July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved September 15, 2026 agenda (10-0)

Advisory Committee

City Council

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

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

The City Council approved a conditional use permit and site plan for a 290-unit multifamily residential project at 6501 Portland Avenue. The Council also updated Affordable Housing Trust Fund priorities and approved the first reading of an ordinance regulating mobile food units. Additionally, the Council authorized the publication of a public hearing notice regarding proposed City Charter amendments.

• Approved 290-unit multifamily development at 6501 Portland Ave (3-1)
• Approved updates to Affordable Housing Trust Fund priorities (4-0)
• Approved first reading of mobile food unit ordinance (4-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Affordable Housing Trust Fund budget (4-0)
• Approved cooperative construction agreement for trail project (4-0)
• Approved fire prevention ordinance summary publication (4-0)
• Authorized public hearing notice for City Charter amendments (4-0)

City Council

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

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Phase One

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session to discuss the first phase of the Better Together, Richfield 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The session focused on the project timeline, community engagement strategies, and website functionality. No formal votes were taken.

• Recommended improvements to the project website navigation and mobile accessibility
• Recommended expanding community engagement for youth and senior citizens
• Requested adding multi-line response fields and simplifying project sign-ups
• Staff agreed to incorporate feedback and translate materials into Spanish and Somali