City Council Meeting- January 13th, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

ICE activity and community safety concerns

Economic impact on local immigrant businesses

Proposals for emergency ordinances against ICE presence

Approval of new HR department and director position

Approval of meeting minutes from Dec 9 and Dec 22, 2025

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve minutes from December 9 and December 22, 2025

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Extend open forum time to 1.5 hours and grant 5-minute ADA accommodation

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Mayor Supple · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (5)

Our community is under attack, but together we will remain strong and meet this latest challenge.
— Mayor Supple

Community safetyOpening remarks regarding recent ICE activity.

There is nothing more anti-American than what our supposed American government is doing.
— Hayford Deliri

ICE criticismCritique of federal immigration enforcement.

I actually think that it is very, very identical to the SS Gestapo and all of the Nazi regime.
— Coleman Woods

ICE comparisonComparing ICE activities to historical regimes.

This is like a COVID level economic depression, but only for the most vulnerable entrepreneurs and businesses.
— Simon Troutman Cordova

Economic impactImpact of ICE activity on minority businesses.

How do you survive a system that no longer plays by the rules? This isn't about politics. It's about people. It's about survival.
— Courtney Couch

Community safetyExpressing fear for community existence.

People (12)

Mayor SuppleMayor

Moderating council meeting and addressing ICE impact on Richfield.

Hayford DeliriCouncil Member

Voiced outrage over federal government actions and support for the community.

Walter BurkeCouncil Member

Advocated for legal resources and advised restraint for observers.

ChristensenCouncil Member

Participating remotely due to medical reasons; advocated for community vigilance.

Coleman WoodsCouncil Member

Strongly criticized ICE, comparing their presence to historical regimes.

Heidi GoreResident

Advocated for community safety and questioned police ticketing of ICE vehicles.

Becca JohnsonResident

Immigrant from Germany calling for humanity and separation of local police from ICE.

Simon Troutman CordovaResident/Attorney

Highlighting economic depression affecting Latino and Somali businesses.

Ashley DanielsResident

Teacher advocating for eviction moratoriums and emergency aid for families.

Kathleen BalibanResident

Questioned the fiscal necessity and transparency of the proposed HR director budget.

Alicia WatersResident

Proposed using emergency ordinance powers to restrict ICE from public property.

Courtney CouchResident

Described fear in the community regarding school attendance and daily life.

Places Mentioned

Richfield, MinnesotaRichfield Target

Events & Meetings (3)

January 13th, 7:05 p.m.
December 9th, 2025 (Work Session/Regular Council Meeting)
December 22nd, 2025 (Special Council Meeting)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

10B

Proposal to create a new department and hire a director of human resources.

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