## Richfield City Council Agenda June 16, 2026 -- 5:00 PM ## Richfield Municipal Center ## Executive Conference Room ## 6700 Portland Avenue South 1. Call to Order ## 2. Closed Executive Session a. Convene to a closed-session meeting to conduct a performance evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd.3(a). 3. Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9739. Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the Council Chambers Agenda Packet book located by the entrance. The complete Council Agenda Packet is available electronically on the City of Richfield website. Page 1 of 3 ## City Council Meeting 6/16/2026 ## Agenda Section: Closed Executive Session Agenda Item: 2.a. ## Report Prepared By: ## Mark McKinley, Administrative Assistant ## Department Director: ## Katie Rodriguez, City Manager ## Item for Consideration: Convene to a closed-session meeting to conduct a performance evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd.3(a). ## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City Council first met in a closed-session meeting on June 9, 2026, for the City Manager's 2026 performance evaluation. This second closed-session meeting allows the City Council to review the evaluation with the City Manager and provide feedback discussed during the June 9 closed-session meeting. In accordance with MN Statute 13D.05, the City Council will summarize its conclusions regarding the evaluation at the next regular, open council meeting, scheduled for June 23, 2026. ## RECOMMENDED ACTION By Motion: Recess the meeting to hold a closed session meeting for the purpose of conducting a performance evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subd. 3(a). ## HISTORICAL CONTEXT The City Council evaluates the performance of the City Manager annually. The evaluation process provides an opportunity for the Council to review accomplishments, discuss organizational goals and priorities, and consider employment-related matters, including compensation. The initial evaluation took place during a closed-session meeting on June 9, 2026. ## EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS Through the performance evaluation process, the City Council reviews the City Manager's effectiveness in implementing Council priorities, advancing strategic initiatives, stewarding public resources, and fostering an organizational culture that supports equitable service delivery and community outcomes. ## POLICIES (RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, STATUTES, ETC.) Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05, subd. 3(a) permits a public body to close a meeting to evaluate the performance of an individual who is subject to its authority. At the next regular, open council meeting, the City Council must provide a summary of its conclusions regar…

--- ## author: Jared Voto date: D:20260714161551-05'00' --- ## CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ## Richfield, Minnesota ## City Council Special Meeting June 16, 2026 ## 1.CALL TO ORDER The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Mary Supple at 5:05 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room. Council Present: Mary Supple, Mayor; Walter Burk; Sharon Christensen; Sean Hayford Oleary. and Rori Coleman-Woods. Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager. ## ITEM #2 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION a.Convene a closed session meeting to conduct a performance evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 13,05, subd. 3(a). The special closed session was conducted pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes, section 13D.05, subd. 3(a). Mayor Supple stated, “Council will hold a closed-session meeting in the Executive Conference Room for the purpose of conducting a performance evaluation with City Manager Katie Rodriguez, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subd. 3(a).” MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member Hayford Oleary, to go into a closed session for the purpose of conducting a performance evaluation with City Manager Katie Rodriguez, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(a). Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, and Council Member Christensen. Motion carried: 4-0 Council Member Coleman-Woods arrived at 5:11 pm. Council conducted the closed session performance evaluation meeting. MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-Woods, seconded by Council Member Burk, to close the closed session meeting. Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods. Motion carried: 5-0 ## ITEM #3 ADJOURNMENT ## City Council Work Session Minutes -2-June 28, 2022 MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Christensen, to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods. Motion carried: 5-0 ## Date Approved: June 23, 2026 ## Mary B. Supple ## Mayor ## Michelle Friedrich Katie Rodriguez ## City Clerk City Manager