City Council Meeting - June 23rd, 2026
Gene and Mary Jacobson Award Ceremony
Approval of City Council meeting minutes
Open forum public commentary
2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Consent calendar (disbursements, licenses, ice arena repairs)
First reading of ordinance amendment regarding alcohol in city parks
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of June 9 and June 16 minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Accept the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Moved by Mayor · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of consent calendar
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve first reading of alcohol in city parks ordinance
Moved by Council Member Hayford O'Leary · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
An award like this is simply a reflection of what happens when we refuse to look away from each other's needs. It is about turning quiet care into collective action.
We are not isolated by distance or geography. We are isolated by technology and staying in our bubbles. We live in our ego chambers.
People (5)
Valerie HershbergerChairPresented the Citizen of the Year award and announced nominees.
1 quote
Presented the Citizen of the Year award and announced nominees.
“Despite the horrendous events that our community witnessed this winter, the silver lining is that it allowed us to see the remarkable work that our neighbors do every day.”
Reflecting on the motivation for the award.
Kim JacobsonSon of Gina Marie JacobsonSon of the award's namesakes, presented the award to the winner.
1 quote
Son of the award's namesakes, presented the award to the winner.
“It's always a pleasure to come and give this award.”
Before presenting the award.
MariaAward RecipientRecipient of the Gene and Mary Jacobson Outstanding Citizen Award.
1 quote
Recipient of the Gene and Mary Jacobson Outstanding Citizen Award.
“This award does not belong to me, it belongs to the spirit of Richfield and the remarkable organizations that show up every single day.”
Acceptance speech.
Birgit JohnsonResidentSpoke during open forum regarding community isolation and civic engagement.
1 quote
Spoke during open forum regarding community isolation and civic engagement.
“Communication is our way out, and it depends on it little by little.”
Closing remarks on community unity.
Carolyn StutsmanAuditorPresented the 2025 Comprehensive Financial Report findings.
1 quote
Presented the 2025 Comprehensive Financial Report findings.
“The opinion we're providing is an unmodified opinion, meaning we do believe the financial statements are fairly stated in all material respects.”
Confirming the audit results.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- June 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting
- June 9, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting
- June 16, 2026 - Special City Council Meeting
- July 14, 2026 - Scheduled second reading of alcohol ordinance
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Amendment to City Code regarding the regulation of alcohol in city parks.