Richfield City Council — Agenda
Monday, May 25, 2026
Park Alcohol Ordinance Update
Water Utility Rate Study
Police Shooting Incident and Policies
City Council Salaries for 2027 and 2028
Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan Modifications
Social Media Policy Review
69th Street Reconstruction Project Engineering Services
Secondhand Goods Dealer Licenses for EcoATM, LLC
Human Rights Commission Vacancy
Community Events and Assistance Programs
Proclamations
Votes (3)
Approval of Consent Calendar Items 7a-g
Moved by Council Member Hayford Oleary · Seconded by Council Member Burk
The Consent Calendar included approval of disbursements/claims, a celebration license for the Richfield 4th of July Committee, a cooperative construction agreement for the 73rd Street Trail, a new Secondhand Goods Dealer license for EcoAtm, LLC at 6540 Penn Avenue South, an agreement with Conservation Corps for rain gardens, site plan approval for a fitness studio, and a temporary liquor license for 4th of July events. Council members thanked the 4th of July Committee and provided information on EcoATM kiosks.
First Reading of Ordinance Amending City Council Salaries for 2027 and 2028
Moved by Council Member Burk · Seconded by Council Member Christensen
Council Member Burk presented the first reading of Bill No. 2026-05, an ordinance to amend City Code Subsection 210.01 regarding City Council salaries for 2027 and 2028. He noted that the ordinance reflects the Council's direction from the April 28 Work Session to implement no salary increases for these two years. The second reading was scheduled for the May 26, 2026 Council meeting.
Modification of Post Employment Health Care Savings Plans
Moved by Council Member Coleman-Woods · Seconded by Council Member Christensen
Council Member Coleman-Woods presented a resolution to modify the General Services Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan and the Management Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan. The modifications update plan language to align with the city’s 2024 compensation and classification structure, replacing outdated references and maintaining eligibility distinctions based on pay grades.
Notable Quotes (2)
Council had directed staff at the April 28 Work Session meeting, to prepare the ordinance reflecting no salary increases for 2027 and 2028.
The changes update plan language to align with the city’s 2024 compensation and classification structure adopted following the Baker Tilly study, replacing references to the former pay system.
Ordinances & Resolutions (28)
Minutes presented for approval at the May 26, 2026 meeting.
Minutes presented for approval at the May 26, 2026 meeting.
Proclamation to be read at the May 26, 2026 meeting, commemorating Pride Month.
Work order with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for engineering services for the 69th Street Reconstruction Project.
Major infrastructure project for roadway, utilities, and multi-modal paths.
License required for businesses dealing in secondhand goods, specifically for EcoATM, LLC.
City Code section related to City Council salaries.
Ordinance amending City Code Subsection 210.01 regarding City Council salaries for 2027 and 2028.
Application for a celebration license for Fourth of July events.
Authorizing Mayor and City Manager to finalize and execute a Cooperative Construction Agreement with MnDOT for the 73rd Street Trail project.
Cooperative Construction Agreement with MnDOT for the 73rd Street Trail project.
Authorizing Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota for installation of rain gardens.
Grant program project for rain garden installation by Richfield-Bloomington Watershed Management Organization.
Site Plan Approval for conversion of retail tenant space to a fitness studio.
License for Fourth of July Committee for events at Veterans Memorial Park.
Employee benefits plan for post-employment health care savings.
Employee benefits plan for post-employment health care savings for management staff.
Modifying the General Services and Management Post Employment Health Care Savings Plans.
City plan identifying active transportation projects, including 69th Street.
City plan identifying bicycle infrastructure projects, including 69th Street.
Program identifying future capital projects, including the 69th Street reconstruction.
Process guiding community involvement in street reconstruction.
Policy ensuring streets are designed for all users.
City plan guiding bikeway development.
Existing agreement between City and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
City code section requiring a new Secondhand Goods Dealer license application for each kiosk location.
Rental support program for eligible residents.
Program offering utility assistance through October 31, 2026.