Richfield City Council

Stories from the past 45 days

City Commission Approves Wood Lake Board Appointment Unanimously

Meeting Jun 16, 2026Story Date Jul 23, 2026

Richfield's Community Services Commission unanimously approved Allison Tripp to a three-year term on the Friends of Wood Lake Board on May 19, reflecting the city's commitment to community volunteer l…

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Richfield backs Metro Transit's K Line bus rapid transit plan

Meeting Apr 1, 2026Story Date Jul 23, 2026

Richfield's Transportation Commission unanimously approved Metro Transit's plan to run a new bus rapid transit line through the city on Nicollet Avenue, connecting Bloomington to downtown Minneapolis.…

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Civil Service Commission rejects deputy chief hiring list over flawed job posting

Meeting Mar 27, 2026Story Date Jul 23, 2026

Richfield's Civil Service Commission voted down a hiring roster for the deputy fire chief position on December 16, 2025, citing problems with how the job was advertised. Commissioners said the city ne…

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Richfield health board plans regional collaboration and community outreach

Meeting Apr 20, 2026Story Date Jul 23, 2026

The Richfield Advisory Board of Health met April 20 to discuss public health initiatives including kratom regulation, community engagement, and a joint meeting with neighboring cities to address share…

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Richfield advances climate plan, approves Veterans Park redesign

Meeting Feb 24, 2026Story Date Jul 23, 2026

The Richfield City Council moved forward with an updated Climate Action Plan and expressed support for a major redesign of Veterans Park at its Tuesday work session, signaling the city's commitment to…

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Richfield approves 42-unit affordable housing project despite safety concerns

Story Date Jul 23, 2026

The Richfield Planning Commission approved a 42-unit affordable housing development at Penn Avenue on May 29, moving forward with a project designed to serve low-income families despite neighborhood c…

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