City Council Meeting - June 10, 2025
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Approval of city council minutes
Juneteenth proclamation
Retirement of Fire Chief Mike Dobes
Swearing-in ceremony for Fire Chief Janelle Brooks
Adams Hill pond maintenance project
City of Bloomington response sustainability agreement
Site plan, plat, and variance approval for 6501-6525 Penn Avenue South
Short-term rental minimums discussion
73rd Street safe routes to school trail project
Areas of Interest (4)
- Controversy surrounding the feasibility and funding security of the 73rd Street Safe Routes to School trail project.
- Transition in fire leadership: Janelle Brooks appointed as the first female fire chief for Richfield.
- Approval of high-density low-income housing development at 6501-6525 Penn Avenue despite traffic concerns from residents.
- Regional cooperation: Approval of sustainability agreement with Bloomington and ongoing EMS reform collaboration.
Votes (3)
Approval of minutes for May 27, 2025
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Approval of consent calendar
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Approval of site plan, plat, and variance for 6501-6525 Penn Ave
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Notable Quotes (2)
If you had told me years ago I'd be standing here as the fire chief, I probably would have laughed or run the other way.
He leads with his whole heart. He would often say to me when we were facing challenges... we have good people Katie.
People (5)
Mary SuppleMayorPresiding over city council meetings and official proclamations.
Presiding over city council meetings and official proclamations.
Mike DobesFire Chief (Retiring)Served 29 years in fire service; 13 years with Richfield.
1 quote
Served 29 years in fire service; 13 years with Richfield.
“There's my whole heart.”
Acknowledging his family during his retirement remarks.
Janelle BrooksFire ChiefFirst female fire chief for Richfield; former assistant chief.
1 quote
First female fire chief for Richfield; former assistant chief.
“The road here hasn't always been easy, but I'm walking toward the challenge now, just with better shoes, sparkles.”
Remarks after swearing-in ceremony.
Katie RodriguezCity ManagerCoordinates council agenda items and presents staff reports.
Coordinates council agenda items and presents staff reports.
Joe PCity EngineerReporting on the 73rd Street safe routes to school trail.
Reporting on the 73rd Street safe routes to school trail.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- June 10, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. - Regular City Council Meeting
- May 27, 2025 - City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting
- May 28, 2025 - Planning Commission Public Hearing
- June 12, 2025 - Scheduled Bid Opening for 73rd St Trail