City Council Meeting - June 24, 2025
Citizen of the Year Presentation
Hennepin County Commissioner Update
Penn Avenue Infrastructure and Redevelopment
Child Well-being and Mental Health Services
Affordable Housing Investments
Hennepin County Tree Canopy Program
I-494 Transportation Project
City of Richfield and Hennepin County Cost Sharing Policies
Landscape Maintenance on 66th Street
Approval of Agenda and Item Removal
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of agenda with removal of item six regarding Smoke and Pure Vape
Moved by Council Member Hayford Liry · Seconded by Not Specified
Notable Quotes (2)
In 2024, we were the primary funer for affordable housing development in Henipin County. We're first dollars in.
Researchers believe school-based mental health services resulted in 260 fewer self-reported suicide attempts.
People (7)
Tena SmithRecipientFounder of 'Miss Tena's Helping Hand', serves meals and supports those experiencing housing instability.
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Founder of 'Miss Tena's Helping Hand', serves meals and supports those experiencing housing instability.
“I just try to encourage everyone to know that they're humans. They're down on their luck.”
Describing her outreach to homeless individuals.
“Kindness matters. It does. It really does.”
Closing remarks after receiving the award.
Kim JacobsonPresenterPresented the Citizen of the Year award, reflecting on his father's history of service.
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Presented the Citizen of the Year award, reflecting on his father's history of service.
“what we can for others is a kind of a rare occurrence.”
Reflecting on the nature of community service.
Debbie GautelCommissionerProvided updates on county programs, housing, mental health, and infrastructure.
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Provided updates on county programs, housing, mental health, and infrastructure.
“Our board made up of seven county commissioners functions much like the council here does. We steward in $3.1 billion annual budget.”
Explaining the scale of Hennepin County operations.
Mayor SuppleMayorPresiding over the city council meeting.
Presiding over the city council meeting.
Council Member BurkeCouncil MemberAsked about public involvement regarding the Penn Avenue redevelopment.
Asked about public involvement regarding the Penn Avenue redevelopment.
Council Member Hayford LiryCouncil MemberRaised concerns regarding county cost-sharing policies and 66th Street landscaping.
Raised concerns regarding county cost-sharing policies and 66th Street landscaping.
City Attorney TeachingCity AttorneyExplained the removal of a vape shop item from the agenda.
Explained the removal of a vape shop item from the agenda.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- June 24th, 7:00 PM (Regular City Council Meeting)
- July 8th (Scheduled Hennepin County Board Meeting)