05-14-2024 Regular
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Members Present:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Sharon Christensen; Sean Hayford
Oleary; and Ben Whalen
Council Members
Absent:
Simon Trautmann
Staff Present:
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Jay
Henthorne, Public Safety Director/Police Chief; Jennifer
Anderson, Support Services Manager; Mike Flaherty, Deputy
Police Chief; Joe Griffin, Police Lieutenant; and Kelly Wynn,
Administrative Assistant
Others Present: Michael Zazzera, Human Rights Commissioner; STEM School
Choir
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RICHFIELD STEM SCHOOL CHOIR
Mayor Supple introduced the Richfield Elementary School STEM choir who gave a performance.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Supple reviewed the options to participate:
• Participate live by calling 1-415-655-0001 during the open forum portion
• Call prior to meeting 612-861-9711
• Email prior to meeting kwynn@richfieldmn.gov
Lisa Barnage, Apple Valley, stated she was representing the Seven Hills Preparatory Academy.
She thanked the city for considering the refinancing of their bonds.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Council Meeting
May 14, 2024
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Christensen to approve the minutes of the: (1) Joint HRA/Council/PC
Work Session; (2) City Council Work Session of April 23, 2024; and (3) City Council Meeting of April
23, 2024.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #1
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Whalen, S/Christensen to approve the Agenda.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #2
PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING ASIAN AND PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE
MONTH
Mayor Supple read aloud the proclamation.
Michael Zazzera, Human Rights Commissioner, encouraged the community to listen to their
Asian and Pacific American neighbors in an effort to learn from them and elevate their voices.
ITEM #3
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Mayor Supple invited Police Chief Henthorne to accept the proclamation and read aloud the
proclamation.
Chief Henthorne thanked the city for the recognition and recognized the families of their officers
and professional staff who made personal sacrifices and provided endless support and understanding
so everyone could fulfill their duties with courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to keep
the city a safe place.
ITEM #4
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A. Consider approval of an annual request for a Temporary On Sale Intoxicating Liquor license
for the Academy of Holy Angels, located at 6600 Nicollet Avenue South, for their annual Holy
Angels Rock the Lawn event taking place Friday, June 14, 2024. (Staff Report No. 62)
B. Consider a resolution authorizing West Hennepin Affordable Land Housing Trust, dba
Homes Within Reach, to utilize funding from Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment
Authority’s Homeownership Assistance Program in Richfield (Staff Report No. 63)
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RESOLUTION NO. 12205
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION OF
THE HENNEPIN COUNTY HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECT
C. Consider the approval of a Temporary On Sale intoxicating Liquor license for their annual
wrestling event scheduled to take place June 15, 2024, at Fred Babcock VFW #5555,
located at 6715 Lakeshore Dr. (Staff Report No. 64)
D. Consider the approval of a Temporary On-Sale intoxicating Liquor License from the Fourth
of July Committee for events scheduled at Veterans Memorial Park, July 3-4, 2024 (Staff
Report No. 65)
E. Consider approval to renew the contract with the MN Internet Crimes Against Children
(ICAC) through May 31, 2024 to receive federal grant funding for Public Safety/Police. (Staff
Report No. 66)
RESOLUTION NO. 12206
RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD ON BEHALF OF ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT
REGARDING THE MINNESOTA INTERNET CRIMES
AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE (ICAC)
F. Consider approval of the bid tabulation and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute a contract with Valley Paving, Inc., for the 66th Street and Richfield Parkway
Improvements Project in the amount of $279,638 and authorize the City Manager to approve
contract changes up to $175,000 without further City Council consideration. (Staff Report
No. 67)
G. Consider the approval of a resolution authorizing execution of MnDOT Agreement $1056595
for the disbursement of state Active Transportation Program funds for the 66th Street and
Richfield Parkway Pedestrian Improvement Project. (Staff Report No. 68)
RESOLUTION NO. 12207
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MNDOT
AGREEMENT #1056595 SETTING GRANT TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF STATE
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR SAP 157-
590-001
H. Consider adoption of a resolution authorizing acceptance of a stock donation received by
Richfield Recreation Services Department from Carl Sandberg for Wood Lake Nature Center
in an amount between $64,290-$74,900, and to authorize the Recreation Services Director
to apply the funds for Wood Lake Nature Center with direction from the donor (Staff Report
No. 69)
RESOLUTION NO. 12208
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF STOCK
RECEIVED BY THE RICHFIELD RECREATION
SERVICES DEPARTMENT FROM CARL SANDBERG
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FOR WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT
BETWEEN $64,290 - $74,900 AND AUTHORIZING THE
RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR TO APPLY THE
FUNDS FOR WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER WITH
DIRECTION FROM THE DONOR
M/Whalen, S/Christensen to approve the consent calendar.
Council Member Whalen lifted up the MnDOT Agreement No. 1056595 and thanked staff for
continuing to look for funding for this. He noted this was related to the roundabout on 66 and Richfield
Parkway. He indicated he was excited this was going to be fixed and it would be a safer intersection.
Council Member Hayford Oleary also shared his enthusiasm for the 66 and Richfield Parkway
item. He also thanked Carl Sandburg and his family for their generous donation.
Mayor Supple echoed thanks to Mr. Sandberg and his family for their generosity as well as to
the other grant funders. She noted a lot of work had been done into applying for these grants, which
she appreciated.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #5
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
ITEM #6
PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE HOST DESIGNATION FOR THE CITY OF
DEEPHAVEN TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY LOCATED AT 14101
SOUTHCROSS DRIVE IN THE CITY OF BURNSVILLE (THE “BURNSVILLE
FACILITY”) AND REFINACNING THE ISSUER’S CHARTER SCHOOL LEASE
REVENUE BONDS (SEVEN HILLS PREPARATORY ACADEMY PROJECT),
SERIES 2017, LOCATED AT 1401 WEST 76TH STREET, RICHFIELD,
MINNESOTA. (STAFF REPORT NO. 70)
Council Member Whalen presented Staff Report 70 and opened the public hearing.
City Manager Rodriguez explained what host approval was with respect to the revenue bonds
and why they are taken out by a different entity. She emphasized that the debt is the responsibility of
the owners of Seven Hills, and it was not a liability for the City of Richfield.
Council Member Whalen reiterated that this was not a financial action or liability of the City of
Richfield, and the city was happy to support the school.
There were no comments received from the public regarding this item.
M/Whalen, S/Hayford Oleary to close the public hearing.
Motion carried: 5-0
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M/Whalen, S/Christensen to approve Resolution Consenting to and approving the Issuance by
the City of Deephaven of its Charter School Lease Revenue Obligations and Taking Other Actions with
Respect Thereto.
RESOLUTION NO 12209
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO AND APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF DEEPHAVEN OF ITS CHARTER
SCHOOL LEASE REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND TAKING
OTHER ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO
Mayor Supple thanked the City of Deephaven for helping out the local charter school.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #7
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez shared information regarding questions and comments from the open
forum at the previous meeting. She then expressed gratitude for the Richfield Police Department and
recognized their good work as we honor all members of public safety during National Police Week.
ITEM #8
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Whalen, S/Christensen that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. BANK 05/10/2024
A/P Checks: 328118-328526 $1,657,751.08
Payroll: 187097-187403 43913-43914 $966,471.38
TOTAL $2,624,222.46
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #9
HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Whalen spoke of the Commuter Services BBQ at Taft Park on May 16 to
celebrate bike month. He also expressed excitement for Farmer’s Market season to begin.
Council Member Christensen congratulated Chief Henthorne for being recognized by the Chief’s
Association regarding his legislative work. She also reminded residents of the upcoming city-wide
garage sale.
Council Member Hayford Oleary thanked the Richfield Foundation Volunteers as well as city
staff who participated in the Taste of Richfield last week. He indicated it was a great event.
Mayor Supple thanked all of the public safety members for National Police Week. She stated
there was going to be a state of the community event on June 11 at City Hall at either 4:30 or 5:00 p.m.
She then noted the city had received the designation of Tree City USA from the Arbor Day Foundation
for 2023. She thanked everyone for helping take care of the city’s urban canopy and all of the trees.
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She also stated on May 27 at 2 p.m. the city would be honoring all veterans at a ceremony at Veteran’s
Park with a flyover and speakers.
ITEM #10 ADJOURNMENT
M/Whalen, S/Hayford Oleary to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Motion carried: 5-0
Date Approved: May 28, 2024
Mary B. Supple
Mayor
Kelly Wynn Katie Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant City Manager