Richfield City Council — Agenda

Monday, May 11, 2026

City Council and Staff Compensation & Governance

Community Celebrations and Licensing

Transportation and Infrastructure Projects

Commercial and Site Development Licensing

Environmental and Water Resource Management

Post-Employment Health Care Savings Plans

Community Engagement and Recognition

Votes (1)

Consent Calendar Items 7a-e (April 28, 2026)

5-0 Approved

Dissent: None

Moved by Council Member Hayford Oleary [7:00 p.m.] · Seconded by Council Member Christensen [7:00 p.m.]

The Consent Calendar included several items for approval in a single motion. These items encompassed approving disbursements and claims, authorizing a contract with Concrete Idea, Inc. for the Safe Routes to School Sheridan Hills Elementary sidewalk project, adopting a resolution for reimbursement of street reconstruction bonds for the Penn Avenue (CSAH 32) Reconstruction Project, adopting a resolution authorizing a MnDOT Agreement for the disbursement of state general obligation bond funds for the Sheridan Hills Safe Routes to School project, and considering approval of an Encroachment Agreement with Herspace, LLC.

Ordinances & Resolutions (53)

Meeting Minutes from the City Council Work Session from April 28, 2026Minutes

Minutes from a previous work session, to be approved.

Meeting Minutes from City Council Regular Meeting from April 28, 2026Minutes

Minutes from a previous regular meeting, to be approved.

Proclamation Celebrating Jewish American Heritage MonthProclamation

Proclamation recognizing and celebrating Jewish American contributions.

Proclamation Recognizing Peace Officers' Memorial DayProclamation

Proclamation honoring law enforcement officers.

Richfield 4th of July Committee celebration license applicationLicense Application

Application for a license to plan and coordinate 4th of July festivities.

Cooperative Construction Agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation, Contract No. 1061135Agreement

Agreement for maintenance responsibilities on the 73rd Street Trail project.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to finalize and execute a Cooperative Construction Agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation, Contract No. 1061135Resolution

Resolution for execution of the MnDOT Cooperative Construction Agreement.

Secondhand Goods Dealer license for EcoAtm, LLCLicense

Request for a new license for a secondhand goods dealer.

Agreement with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota for installation of rain gardensAgreement

Agreement for rain garden installation as part of the RBWMO Grant Program.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Conservation Corps of MinnesotaResolution

Resolution for execution of the Conservation Corps of Minnesota agreement.

Richfield-Bloomington Watershed Management Organization (RBWMO) Grant ProgramGrant Program

Program to assist residents with rain garden construction.

Site Plan Approval for conversion of a retail tenant space to a fitness studio at 6503 Nicollet Avenue SouthSite Plan Approval

Approval for change of use from retail to a fitness studio.

Ordinance amending Subsection 210.01 of the City Code related to City Council salaries for 2027 and 2028Ordinance

Proposed ordinance to amend city code regarding council salaries.

Resolution Modifying the General Services Post Employment Health Care Savings PlanResolution

Proposed resolution to modify employee health care savings plan.

Resolution Modifying the Management Post Employment Health Care Savings PlanResolution

Proposed resolution to modify management health care savings plan.

Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license from the Fourth of July CommitteeLicense

Proposed license for liquor sales at 4th of July events.

Proclamation celebrating Asian and Pacific American Heritage MonthProclamation

Proclamation recognizing and celebrating Asian and Pacific American heritage.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12419: DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PENN AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTResolution

Resolution for reimbursement of expenditures from street reconstruction bonds.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12420: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MNDOT) AGREEMENT NO. 1062789 FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDS FOR THE SHERIDAN HILLS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECTResolution

Resolution for execution of MnDOT agreement for state bond funds.

Encroachment Agreement between the City of Richfield and Herspace, LLCAgreement

Agreement allowing a property owner to maintain private parking and a commercial sign within public right-of-way.

City Code 850Code Section

City Code section defining community celebration.

City Code 850.09Code Section

City Code section outlining the process for applying for a community celebration license.

Resolution 2026-XXXXX 73rd Cooperative AgreementResolution

Resolution related to the 73rd Street Trail Cooperative Agreement (placeholder ID).

73rd Street SRTS Trail Cooperative Agreement - 4.20.2026Agreement

Detailed cooperative agreement for the 73rd Street Safe Routes to School Trail project.

2026-05-12 Resolution 2026-XXXXX RBWMO Rain Garden Program Richfield CCMI AgreementResolution

Resolution for the RBWMO Rain Garden Program agreement with Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (placeholder ID).

11293_220_City_of_Richfield___RBWMO_Rain_Garden_ProgramService Agreement

Work order agreement with Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa for the Rain Garden Program.

Anytime Fitness - SPA Reso (3)Resolution

Resolution approving Site Plan Approval for Anytime Fitness (referencing file name).

Anytime Fitness - 6503 Nicollet Ave - FindingsFindings Document

Findings supporting the Site Plan Approval for Anytime Fitness.

Anytime Fitness Case MapMap

Map related to the Anytime Fitness Site Plan Approval case.

ATF Bike Parking SuggestionsSuggestions

Suggestions for bike parking related to the Anytime Fitness site.

Request for Review and Approval Letter_BaleoFitnessLetter

Letter from Baleo Fitness requesting review and approval for relocation.

Floor PlanPlan

Floor plan for the proposed Anytime Fitness studio.

260311_Richfield Shoppes N_Parking AnalysisParking Analysis Report

Report analyzing parking demand at Richfield Shoppes for the Anytime Fitness proposal.

Zoning Code Section 544.13Code Section

City Zoning Code section discussing vehicle parking requirements.

Zoning Code Section 547.13Code Section

City Zoning Code section outlining Site Plan Approval requirements.

Zoning Code section 509.25Code Section

City Zoning Code section requiring non-conforming site improvements to be upgraded.

ITE Parking Generation Manual, 6th GenerationManual

Reference manual for parking analysis methodology.

John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Pub. L. 115-232Act

Federal legislation concerning telecommunications certification.

2 CFR 200.216Regulation

Federal regulation referenced in telecommunications certification.

Minnesota Statutes § 161.20, subdivision 2Statute

State statute authorizing MnDOT to cooperate with governmental authorities.

Minnesota Statutes § 216D.04, subdivision 1(a)Statute

State statute regarding utility identification and notification.

Minnesota Statutes § 3.736Statute

State statute governing liability of the State of Minnesota.

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466Statute

State statute governing liability of cities.

Minnesota Statutes § 181.59Statute

State statute related to nondiscrimination provisions.

Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subdivision 5Statute

State statute regarding state audits.

Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13Act

State act governing government data practices.

Minnesota Statute § 15.061, 103B.101Statute

State statute providing authority for Conservation Corps work orders.

ML 2025, Chapter 36, Article 2, Section 6(p)Legislation

State legislation requiring Board to contract with Conservation Corps.

42 U.S.C. §§ 12501 - 12682Statute

Federal statutes governing AmeriCorps programs.

45 C.F.R. parts 2500 - 2550Regulation

Federal regulations governing AmeriCorps programs.

45 CFR § 2520.65Regulation

Federal regulation outlining AmeriCorps prohibited service activities.

2040 Comprehensive PlanPlan

City's long-range plan, referenced for consistency in development.

Richfield Surface Water Management PlanPlan

City's plan addressing water resource management goals.

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