Richfield City Council — Transcript
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Flock Camera Surveillance
Environmental Preservation & Urban Development
Latino Community Engagement & Economic Impact
Water Treatment Plant Modernization
Fire Prevention City Code Updates
Votes (2)
Approval of Consent Calendar
Moved by Unknown [01:01:02] · Seconded by Unknown [01:01:03]
The Mayor drew public attention to the included work order for a water treatment plant feasibility study, noting the plant's age and the importance of planning ahead and soliciting community feedback for this crucial infrastructure project. Other routine administrative items, including disbursements, law enforcement data access agreements, and prosecution services, were also approved.
First Reading: Ordinance Approving Changes to City Code on Fire Prevention
Moved by Council member Christensen [01:02:20] · Seconded by Unknown [01:02:22]
Councilmember Christensen introduced the proposed ordinance to update city code subsections 400.21 and 400.22. The changes are requested by the fire department to correct state code references and enable local delegation of plan review and inspections from the State Fire Marshal, aiming for more efficient local oversight.
Notable Quotes (2)
I did want to draw the public's attention to the engineering study for the water treatment feasibility because I think that's going to be an important topic and we're going to need feedback from the community as well. So, I'm glad that we're doing the study before there's a crisis so that we can plan ahead, but that the treatment plant is older than I am. So, I think it is time that we start looking at the feasibility.
The fire department is requesting changes in the city code that correct references to the adopted state code and adds language that allows the fire department to take on delegated plan review and inspections from the state fire marshal.
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
A petition signed by residents asking the council to pause and ultimately end its contract with Flock cameras, delete data, answer questions, and hold a forum.
Document provided to the city council by Dr. Aaron McCain outlining legal liability and national security concerns related to Flock cameras.
Proposed ordinance to update the city code pertaining to fire prevention, correcting state code references and allowing delegated plan review/inspections.
Agreement for the Richfield Department of Public Safety Police to access the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network.
Amendment related to accessing court data services through the Criminal Justice Data Communications Network.
Contract for legal prosecution services between the city of Richfield and HJ Law.
Contract for an engineering study to assess the feasibility of options for the city's aging water treatment plant.