2025-02-25 City Council AgendaREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
7:00 PM
INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Open forum
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request
to participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Council
Agenda and Minutes page on richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil
Approval of the Minutes of the (1) City Council Work Session Meeting from February 11, 2025, and (2) City
Council Regular Meeting from February 11, 2025.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Proclamation celebrating Women's History Month
AGENDA APPROVAL
2.Approval of the Agenda
3.Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However, any
Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the
regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar are
recommended for approval.
A.Consider authorizing the City Manager and Mayor to enter into a Right of Entry Agreement with the owner
of real property located at 7221 Lyndale Ave South for the removal of a privately-owned dead Oak tree by a
City contractor.
Staff Report No. 28
B.Consider the approval of the 2024-2025 Law Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog Grant
Program.
Staff Report No. 29
4.Consideration of items, if any, removed from Consent Calendar
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.Public hearing and consideration of the adoption of a resolution specifying the use of funds from the Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant allocation for 2025 and authorizing execution of a
Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any required third-party agreements.
Staff Report No. 30
OTHER BUSINESS
6.Consider the approval of Agreements with non-profit organizations to provide social services to the City of
Richfield and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreements with those agencies.
Staff Report No. 31
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
7.City Manager's Report
CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
8.Claims and Payroll
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
9.Hats Off to Hometown Hits
10.Adjournment
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
City Council Work Session
February 11, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Supple called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Present:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Sharon Christensen; Walter Burk, Sean Hayford
Oleary, Rori A. Coleman-Woods
Staff Present:
Sack Thongvanh, Assistant City Manager; Paul Smithson, Nature Center
Manager; Karl Huemiller, Recreation Services Director; Jill Murphy,
Recreation Program Manager; Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk; and Courtney
Miller, Senior Analyst.
ITEM #1
UPDATE ON EXHIBITS FOR THE NEW WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER
Recreation Services Director Huemiller provided a summary of the agenda and turned the first item
over to Wood Lake Nature Center Manager Paul Smithson.
Wood Lake Nature Center Manager Smithson provided an update on the progress of planning new
exhibits for the Nature Center building. He showcased examples of the exhibits and emphasized
the goal of creating an engaging space for visitors and noted the building windows will offer views
of the surrounding natural areas. Wood Lake Nature Center Manager Smithson reviewed the
various exhibits and shared themes to be incorporated throughout the building. Mayor Supple
asked where the animal ambassadors for the exhibits would be housed. Manager Smithson
explained the animal ambassadors would be temporarily housed in appropriate city buildings
during construction. He discussed the different animal ambassadors that will be present in the
exhibits.
Councilmember Burk expressed his appreciation for the design, noting that it features minimal
screens and is highly engaging.
Councilmember Hayford Oleary noted the history of the Wood Lake Nature Center property, can be
traced back further than 1970, prior to the Nature Center's establishment. Councilmember Hayford
Oleary also offered suggestions regarding the Watershed map.
Councilmember Burk inquired about the possibility of adding a science exhibit. Recreation Services
Director Huemiller responded that no current plans exist for science exhibits, but it is open for
discussion. Recreation Services Director Huemiller also mentioned rotating exhibits have been
considered.
City Council Work Session Minutes
-2- February 11, 2025
ITEM #2
DISCUSSION OF DONALDSON PARK BUILDING SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Recreation Program Manager Murphy provided an overview of the current building. She presented
pictures of the building and its layout, and noted the current building does not meet ADA standards.
Recreation Program Manager Murphy mentioned staff are considering the Donaldson Park building
as a potential recreation services center for the west side of the City. Recreation Program Manager
Murphy outlined the proposed uses for the new building and discussed design plans, which involve
incorporating the existing structure. Recreation Program Manager Murphy presented the site plan
and design options, each including interior and two exterior restrooms. Recreation Program
Manager Murphy provided a cost breakdown for each design option, including the option of a
completely new building. After staff feedback, she noted option one appeared to be the best fit for
the community and displayed a drawing of what it would look like.
Recreation Services Director Huemiller discussed the building size rationale and discussed the
locks on the building.
Councilmember Hayford Oleary expressed concerns regarding the wide variation in park building
designs throughout the city and the inconsistencies in their designs. Recreation Services Director
Huemiller explained that creating buildings with a unique "Richfield" look can be more costly,
whereas redesigning existing buildings tends to be more cost effective.
Councilmember Coleman-Woods inquired about plans to make the park solar-friendly or
incorporate green energy. Recreation Services Director Huemiller responded that while Donaldson
Park may not be as environmentally focused with green energy as Wood Lake Nature Center,
energy options are being explored.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Supple adjourned the work session at 6:51 pm.
Date Approved: February 25, 2025
Mary B. Supple
Mayor
Michelle Friedrich Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Present:
Staff Present:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Sharon Christensen; Walter Burk; Sean
Hayford Oleary; and Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
Sack Thongvanh, Assistant City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City
Attorney; Melissa Pohlman, Community Development
Director, and Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Supple reviewed the participation options for residents at the Council meeting including in-
person comments, comments by voicemail or email, and an option to request to participate virtually
with advance notice. Mayor Supple noted more information on submitting comments can be
reviewed at www.richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil.
John Lucas Erikson highlighted some benefits that short-term rentals bring to the community.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Supple asked for a correction to the City Council Work Session meeting minutes from
January 28, 2025, to correct that Councilmember Burk was the one who had inquired about the total
number of emergency calls received from rentals.
Mayor Supple asked for a correction to the Regular City Council Meeting minutes from January 28,
2025, to correct the spelling of Margaret Perez’s name on page two.
Councilmember Hayford Oleary requested a correction to the Regular City Council Meeting minutes
from January 28, 2025, to remove the “Oak Grove Lutheran Church” from Melissa Gonzalez’s title.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Council Meeting
February 11, 2025
City Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 11, 2025
MOTION: made by Councilmember Hayford Oleary, seconded by Councilmember Coleman-Woods
to correct and delete “Oak Grove Lutheran Church” from the Regular City Council Meeting minutes
from January 28, 2025.
Motion carried: 5-0
MOTION: made by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Christensen to approve the
minutes of the: (1) City Council Special Meeting from January 28, 2025, (2) City Council Work
Session Meeting from January 28, 2025, as amended.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #1
PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Supple read aloud the proclamation and invited Karole Kelly from the Human Rights
Commission to accept the proclamation.
Commissioner Kelly stated that she was honored to accept the proclamation and thanked the
Council.
ITEM #2
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: made by Councilmember Christensen, seconded by Councilmember Hayford Oleary to
approve the Agenda as presented.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #3
CONSENT CALENDAR
Assistant City Manager Thongvanh presented the consent calendar.
A. Consider the approval of a second reading of an ordinance amendment pertaining to City Code
Section 925.01 - Public Nuisances Subd. 2. (Staff Report No. 22)
BILL NO. 2025-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 925 OF THE RICHFIELD CODE OF
ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES AND GRASS HEIGHT
B. Consider a resolution authorizing the designation of $1,000,000 in City of Richfield Capita
Reserve Funds to serve as an assurance of funding for the Wood Lake Nature Center Building
Project, for the purposes of releasing funds from the 2023 State of Minnesota Appropriation Bill,
administered by the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development, in the amount
of $12,000,000. (Staff Report No. 23)
RESOLUTION NO. 12302
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF $1,000,000 IN CITY OF
RICHFIELD CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS TO SERVE AS ASSURANCE OF FUNDING
FOR THE WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER BUILDING PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSES
City Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 11, 2025
OF RELEASING FUNDS FROM THE 2023 STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROPRIATIONS
BILL, ADMINISTERED BY THE MN DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000,000.
C. Consider the approval of the first amendment to the Foundational Public Health Responsibilities
(FPHR) agreement with the City of Bloomington. (Staff Report No. 24)
D. Consider approval of a fifth amendment to the agreement with the City of Bloomington for the
provision of public health services for the City of Richfield for 2025. (Staff Report No. 25)
MOTION: made by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Coleman-Woods to approve
the consent calendar items 3A-D.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #4
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
ITEM #5
CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF AN
ENTIRELY NEW WOOD LAKE NATURE CENTER BUILDING AT 6710 LAKE
SHORE DRIVE. (STAFF REPORT NO. 26)
Councilmember Christensen presented Staff Report 26.
Councilmember Hayford Oleary asked for clarification on whether this is within the maximum
parking allowances per code.
Community Development Director Pohlman stated that since numerous events are scheduled at the
Nature Center, it was requested to maximize parking, but it is still within the allowances.
MOTION: made by Councilmember Christensen, seconded by Councilmember Coleman-Woods to
adopt a resolution approving a site plan of an entirely new Wood Lake Nature Center building at
6710 Lake Shore Drive.
RESOLUTION NO. 12303
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE PLAN AT 6710 – LAKE SHORE DRIVE
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #6
M. A. MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD LAKE
NATURE CENTER. (STAFF REPORT NO. 27)
Councilmember Hayford Oleary presented Staff Report 27.
Mayor Supple asked if the discussion regarding the snowmelt system versus the underground
ductwork should be discussed at a later meeting or if a decision can be made tonight.
City Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 11, 2025
Recreation Services Director Huemiller noted that a decision could be made tonight and provided
further details on both systems.
Mayor Supple added that if they don’t use salt at the Wood Lake Nature Center the snowmelt
system would be solving a problem they don’t have. She noted that the underground ductwork
seems like it is more of a priority.
Councilmember Hayford Oleary added that he agrees with staff on prioritizing glazing above all else.
He also mentions that getting the underground ductwork is an important priority.
Councilmember Burk asked about the possibility of adding additional underground heating for staff
locations.
Director Huemiller noted that this is another alternative that is being considered.
Councilmember Burk noted concerns about the geothermal system and asked for further
explanation.
Director Huemiller explained that they would still do the geothermal system. After they conducted a
conductivity test, it was determined they either needed to use larger equipment or create a larger
geothermal field.
Councilmember Hayford Oleary asked if, when this is done, will the parking lot be repaved or will
some of it be existing material.
Director Huemiller noted that the lower parking lot will be fully repaved.
Mayor Supple asked for a short explanation of the guaranteed maximum price and what that entails.
Director Huemiller described what a guaranteed maximum price means, and which parties are
responsible for costs.
MOTION: made by Councilmember Hayford Oleary, seconded by Councilmember Burk to approve
exhibit A amending the contract with M.A. Mortensen Construction proposed a guaranteed
maximum price for construction of Wood Lake Nature Center.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #7
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Assistant City Manager Thongvanh noted no reports at this time.
ITEM #8
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
MOTION: made by Councilmember Hayford Oleary, seconded by Councilmember Christensen to
approve the following claims and payroll:
City Council Meeting Minutes -5- February 11, 2025
U.S. BANK 1/31/2025
Payroll: 194270-194591;
44125-44127 manual checks $946,740.06
US. BANK 2/6/2025
A/P Checks: 334312-334568 $1,297,999.28
TOTAL $2,244,739.34
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #9
HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Councilmember Christensen gave hats off to the Parks and Recreation Department, she noted that
she received the summer catalog for the events and activities in the city and there is a wide variety
of activities for the community.
Mayor Supple gave hats off to the Met Council for the panel discussion they held and urged
everyone to visit the Met Council website to learn more. She also gave hats off to the Assistant
Utilities Superintendent Chad Donnelly who was part of a group that helped bring rare drinking
water to a village of 2,000 people in Kenya.
ITEM #10
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: made by Councilmember Coleman-Woods, seconded by Councilmember Hayford Oleary
to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Motion carried: 5-0
Date Approved: February 25, 2025
Mary Supple
Mayor
Michelle Friedrich Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager
Proclamation of the City of Richfield
WHEREAS, Women’s History Month is for celebrating the achievements of all women;
including women of color, women of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, women of all abilities, and
women of all religions; and
WHEREAS, women of the Indigenous Nation of the Dakota Peoples have lived on this land
now known as the City of Richfield, for thousands of years; and
WHEREAS, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 7th Women’s History
Week and later the United States Congress declared March Women’s History Month in 1987; and
WHEREAS, women have served courageously throughout our history in all aspects of our
society and deserve to be recognized and respected for all their contributions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield was honored to have the first Latina Mayor Maria Regan
Gonzalez, in the state of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Melissa Poehlman is the first woman director of the City of Richfield
Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, Kristin Asher is the first woman director of the City of Richfield Public Works
Department; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield is in Minnesota’s 5th congressional district and is
represented by the first Somali Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield confirms its commitment to supporting and uplifting
women of all races, abilities, and religions to ensure a better future for all members of our
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARY B. SUPPLE, Mayor of the City of Richfield, do proclaim the
month of March 2025 as Women’s History Month in the City of Richfield and call on the
people of Richfield to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and
ceremonies, and continue to honor the contributions of Women Americans throughout year.
PROCLAIMED this 25th day of February, 2025.
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM #3.A.
STAFF REPORT NO. 28
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2/25/2025
REPORT PREPARED BY:Scott Kulzer, Senior Analyst
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW:Kristin Asher, Public Works Director
2/18/2025
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW:
CITY MANAGER REVIEW: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consider authorizing the City Manager and Mayor to enter into a Right of Entry Agreement with the
owner of real property located at 7221 Lyndale Ave South for the removal of a privately-owned dead
Oak tree by a City contractor.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Public Works is requesting authorization to enter into a Right of Entry Agreement with the owner of real
property located at 7221 Lyndale Ave S to remove a privately-owned dead Oak tree.
The private Oak tree is believed to have been terminally injured during the reconstruction of Lyndale Ave
in 2019 and therefore should be removed at the City's expense.
During investigation of the issue, staff were able to determine that the tree was healthy before the road
reconstruction project and was effectively dead the following growing season, leading to the conclusion
that excavation work in this area irreparably harmed the tree in 2019.
The City was first made aware of this dead tree in September 2024, otherwise, the tree would have been
removed by the Lyndale Ave reconstruction contractor as part of project punch-list work in 2020.
Staff does not anticipate any other tree removals resulting from the Lyndale Ave reconstruction project
will arise and that this particular event is a rarity.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By Motion: Authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into a Right of Entry Agreement with the
owner of real property located at 7221 Lyndale Ave South for the removal of a dead Oak tree by a City
contractor.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A.HISTORICAL CONTEXT
See Executive Summary.
B.EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
Equity Consideration: It is believed the Oak tree died through no fault of the property owner but rather as a
direct result of the reconstruction of Lyndale Ave. Therefore, the tree should be removed and paid for by the
project/City.
C.POLICIES (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, exc):
The Right of Entry Agreement under consideration cleanly lays out the obligations and protects each party to the
agreement.
D.CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
Execution of this agreement at the February 25th City Council meeting will allow the City to begin arrangements
for removal of the tree before the end of March, which is considered the end of the Oak dormant period.
E.FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Authorizing the Right of Entry Agreement carries no financial impact.
The cost to remove the dead Oak tree will be paid for by the Public Works Streets budget and is
anticipated to cost between $1,000 and $4,000.
Public Works will solicit quotes for the tree removal and will award the lowest qualified bidder the project.
F.LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
City Attorney staff drafted the Right of Entry Agreement and will be available to answer questions.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S):
None
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
7221 Lyndale Right of Entry Agreement Contract/Agreement
Exhibit 1 Exhibit
Exhibit 2 Exhibit
7221 Lyndale Ave S Right of Entry Agreement
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AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM #3.B.
STAFF REPORT NO. 29
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2/25/2025
REPORT PREPARED BY:Jay Henthorne, Director Of Public Safety/Chief of Police
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW:Jay Henthorne, Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police
2/18/2025
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW:
CITY MANAGER REVIEW:
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consider the approval of the 2024-2025 Law Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog Grant
Program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Richfield Police Department recently applied for a grant to participate in the 2024-2025 Law
Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog Grant Program.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs Law Enforcement and Fire
Department Therapy Dog Grant Program, Public Safety Assistance Canine (PSAC), is designed to support
mental health and emotional wellness for first responders. The program aims to provide funding for departments
to acquire, train, and maintain a Public Safety Assistance Canine that can help reduce stress, provide
emotional support, and improve overall mental well-being for law enforcement officers who regularly face high-
stress and traumatic situations in their work. This opportunity recognizes the importance of mental health
resources for first responders. These trained dogs can offer comfort during difficult times, help officers
process traumatic experiences, reduce anxiety and depression, and create a supportive environment that
promotes emotional resilience. The grant program represents an innovative approach to supporting the mental
health of those who protect and serve their communities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By motion: Approve the 2024-2025 Law Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog Grant
Program.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A.HISTORICAL CONTEXT
B.EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
The Richfield Police Department is committed to ensuring equity and inclusiveness in our work. In some
instances, equity considerations may not directly apply; however, staff preparation and review of reports will
always consider DEI principles.
The PSAC would be deployed at community events, and used as a Community Relations tool. There is a
stigma attached to asking for help, we are hoping that the PSAC would be another tool to offer the officers and
support staff to help in dealing with everyday stress, and job-related trauma along with assisting our embedded
social workers to access the resource of a PSAC in follow-up of situations of reunification, of home placements,
group homes, and critical incidents. The PSAC would also be available city wide to other Departments as
needed.
C.POLICIES (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, exc):
Minnesota Statute 465.03 requires that every acceptance of a grant or devise of real or personal property
on terms prescribed by the donor be made by resolution of the City Council adopted by a two-thirds
majority of its members.
The Administrative Services Department issued a memo on November 9, 2004, requiring that all grants
and restricted donations to departments be received by resolution and adopted by two-thirds majority of
the City Council in accordance with Minnesota Statute 465.03.
D.CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
This agreement must be signed by the State before March 1, 2025 to receive allotted funds, funds must be spent
by November 30, 2025.
E.FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This grant provides for funding of up to $10,000 toward the Richfield Police Department therapy dog program.
There is no grant-match requirement.
F.LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S):
The Council could choose to not sign this agreement, which would make this agreement null and void with the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Office of Justice Program (OJP) and the Department would not be able to
participate in the grant.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Agreement Contract/Agreement
Grant Contract Agreement Page 1 of 2
DPS Grant Contract Agreement Non-State (rev. March 2024)
Minnesota Department of Public Safety (“State”) Office of Justice Programs
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 2300 St. Paul, MN 55101-2139
Grant Program: Law Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog
Grant Program 2025 Grant Contract Agreement No.: A-LEFTD-2025-RICHFPD-014
Grantee: City of Richfield, Police Department 6700 Portland Ave South Richfield, Minnesota 55423-2560
Grant Contract Agreement Term: Effective Date: 3/1/2025 Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
Grantee’s Authorized Representative: Chief Jay Henthorne City of Richfield, Police Department 6700 Portland Ave South
Richfield, Minnesota 55423-2560 (612) 861-9828 jhenthorne@richfieldmn.gov
Grant Contract Agreement Amount: Original Agreement $10,000.00 Matching Requirement $0.00
State’s Authorized Representative: Natty Hels, Grant Manager Office of Justice Programs 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 2300
St. Paul, MN 55101-2139 (651) 230-2845 Natty.b.hels@state.mn.us
Federal Funding: CFDA/ALN: None FAIN: N/A State Funding: Minnesota Session Laws of 2024, Chapter 123, Article 1, Section 4, Subdivision 4.
Special Conditions: None
Under Minn. Stat. § 299A.01, Subd 2 (4) the State is empowered to enter into this grant contract agreement.
Term: Per Minn. Stat.§16B.98, Subd. 5, the Grantee must not begin work until this grant contract agreement is fully executed and the State's Authorized Representative has notified the Grantee that work may commence. Per
Minn.Stat.§16B.98 Subd. 7, no payments will be made to the Grantee until this grant contract agreement is fully executed. Once this grant contract agreement is fully executed, the Grantee may claim reimbursement for expenditures incurred pursuant to the Payment clause of this grant contract agreement. Reimbursements will only be made for those expenditures made according to the terms of this grant contract agreement. Expiration date is the date shown above or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first. The Grantee, who is not a state employee, will: Perform and accomplish such purposes and activities as specified herein and in the Grantee’s approved Law Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog Grant Program 2025 Application [“Application”] which is incorporated by reference into this grant contract agreement and on file with the State at 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 2300, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-2139. The Grantee shall also comply with all requirements referenced in the Law Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog Grant Program 2025 Guidelines and Application which includes the Terms and Conditions and Grant Program Guidelines (https://app.dps.mn.gov/EGrants), which are incorporated by reference into this grant contract agreement.
Budget Revisions: The breakdown of costs of the Grantee’s Budget is contained in Exhibit A, which is attached and incorporated into this grant contract agreement. As stated in the Grantee’s Application and Grant Program
Guidelines, the Grantee will submit a written change request for any substitution of budget items or any deviation and in accordance with the Grant Program Guidelines. Requests must be approved prior to any expenditure by the Grantee.
Matching Requirements: (If applicable.) As stated in the Grantee’s Application, the Grantee certifies that the matching requirement will be met by the Grantee.
Grant Contract Agreement Page 2 of 2
DPS Grant Contract Agreement Non-State (rev. March 2024)
Payment: As stated in the Grantee’s Application and Grant Program Guidance, the State will promptly pay the Grantee after the Grantee presents an invoice for the services actually performed and the State's Authorized Representative accepts the invoiced services and in accordance with the Grant Program Guidelines. Payment will not be made if the Grantee has not satisfied reporting requirements.
Certification Regarding Lobbying: (If applicable.) Grantees receiving federal funds over $100,000.00 must complete and return the Certification Regarding Lobbying form provided by the State to the Grantee.
1. ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION 3. STATE AGENCY Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as
required by Minn. Stat. § 16A.15. Signed: _____________________________________________ (with delegated authority) Signed: _____________________________________________ Title: ______________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________ Grant Contract Agreement No./ P.O. No. A-LEFTD-2025-RICHFPD-014 / 3-100687
Project No.(indicate N/A if not applicable): __N/A________
2. GRANTEE The Grantee certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed the grant contract agreement on behalf of the Grantee as required by applicable articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances. Signed: _____________________________________________ Print Name: __________________________________________ Title: _______________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________ Signed: ______________________________________________ Print Name: __________________________________________ Title: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________ Signed: ______________________________________________ Print Name: __________________________________________ Distribution: DPS/FAS Title: ________________________________________________ Grantee State’s Authorized Representative Date: ________________________________________________
Law Enforcement and Fire Department Therapy Dog Grant Program 2025 EXHIBIT A
Organization: Richfield Police Department A-LEFTD-2025-RICHFPD-014
Budget Summary
LEFDT: Law Enforcement Police Therapy Dog
Budget Category Award
Program Expenses
Purchase of the Canine $2,700.00
Total $2,700.00
Training
Certified Therapy Canine Training $2,500.00
Total $2,500.00
Other Expenses
Canine necessary supplies $3,300.00
Veterinarian $1,500.00
Total $4,800.00
Total $10,000.00
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AGENDA SECTION:PUBLIC HEARINGS
AGENDA ITEM #5.
STAFF REPORT NO. 30
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2/25/2025
REPORT PREPARED BY:Celeste McDermott, Housing Specialist
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW:Melissa Poehlman, Community Development Director
2/13/2025
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW:
CITY MANAGER REVIEW:
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Public hearing and consideration of the adoption of a resolution specifying the use of funds from the
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant allocation for 2025 and authorizing
execution of a Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any required third-party
agreements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is annually awarded to Hennepin County (County) on a
formula basis from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County, in turn, allocates a
portion of these funds to the City of Richfield to address local needs relating to affordable housing, community
development, and public services. The City has historically allocated the funds to the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for programming.
Staff is proposing to use the City's 2025 direct allocation of $171,865 (estimated) as follows:
$79,365 - Deferred Loan Rehabilitation Program
$80,000 - Single Family Acquisition and Rehabilitation
$12,500 - First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program
The Deferred Loan Program provides no interest, 30-year loans up to $30,000 to low-income homeowners to
address health, safety, and property maintenance needs. The Deferred Loan Program is administered for the
City by Hennepin County. There is currently a significant waiting list for the funds.
The HRA will work with a non-profit developer to purchase and rehabilitate an existing home (Single
Family Acquisition and Rehabilitation). The rehabilitated property would be sold to a household earning 80% of
the Area Median Income (AMI) or less ($97,800 for a family of four).
The First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program is aimed at low and moderate income first time
homebuyers who are looking to buy homes in Richfield. It provides no-interest, deferred loans of up to $20,000
to use towards down payment and closing costs.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Conduct and close the public hearing and by motion:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the use of funds for the 2025 Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant Program; and
2. Authorize execution of a Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any required third
party agreements.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A.HISTORICAL CONTEXT
$79,365 of the 2025 CDBG funds are proposed to be allocated to the HRA for the Deferred Loan
Program, which provides no interest, 30-year loans up to $30,000 to low-income homeowners to address
health, safety, and property maintenance needs. The Deferred Loan Program has been in existence since
1984 and is administered for the City by the County. In the past year, four loans were completed and nine
loans were started, 193 households are currently on the waiting list for the Deferred Loan Program.
Additional funding for loans is available through loan repayments (i.e., when a property is sold).
$80,00 of the 2025 CDBG funds is proposed to be allocated to Single Family Acquisition and
Rehabilitation. The HRA will work with a non-profit developer to purchase and rehabilitate an existing
home. The rehabilitated property would be sold to a household earning 80% AMI or less ($97,800 for a
family of four).
$12,500 of the 2025 CDBG funds is proposed to be allocated to the HRA for the First Time Homebuyer
Program administered by City staff. The First Time Homebuyer Program is aimed at low and moderate
income first-time homebuyers who are looking to buy homes in Richfield. It provides no-interest, deferred
loans of up to $15,000 to use towards down payment and closing costs. An additional $5,000 is available
to households who are current Richfield renters, have dependents under the age of 18 in the household, or
have a household member with a disability. In 2024, 16 loans were issued. Additional funding is provided
to the First Time Homebuyer Program from the Local Affordable Housing Aid and loan repayments.
This is the final year that the City will receive a direct CDBG allocation. Hennepin County
plans to retain all funding moving forward and require cities to join the Consolidated Pool of
suburban cities. Hennepin County will determine how the funds are allocated based on the
priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan. Staff anticipates that, at least initially, funds
will be set aside for one County-wide deferred loan program, a down payment assistance
program, and a consolidated pool of funds to which cities may apply through a competitive
request for proposals.
B.EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
All CDBG funded activities must go towards activities that benefit low and moderate income residents.
Of the 61 loans issued through the First Time Homebuyer Program since its inception in 2018, 82 percent
(50) have been issued to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) households. Seven percent
(4) have been issued to households with a member with a disability.
All CDBG funded programs support the Strategic Plan Outcome to maintain housing affordability.
C.POLICIES (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, exc):
All funded activities must meet one of three national objectives: benefiting low and moderate income
persons, preventing or eliminating slums and/or blight, or meet an urgent need. In addition, activities must
be consistent with priorities identified in the County's Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Those priorities
include a variety of housing activities such as housing rehabilitation, preserving and creating
homeownership opportunities, public services to maintain or increase self-sufficiency, and neighborhood
revitalization activities.
The current Consolidated Plan prioritizes housing, including rehabilitation and creating homeownership
opportunities, and encourages increasing efforts to serve households with incomes less than 30% AMI
and households of color.
D.CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
The application for 2025 funds is due to Hennepin County by February 28, 2025.
The 2025 federal fiscal year will begin on July 1, 2025. Funds must be spent by June 30, 2026.
E.FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City's estimated direct allocation for 2025 is $171,865.
In the event of a change in the final allocation, the amount allocated to the Deferred Loan Program will be
adjusted accordingly.
Due to the funding cycle, CDBG funds are indicated in the Revised Budget.
Funds are dependent upon Congress adopting a budget or a continuing resolution by March 14, 2025.
F.LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
A local public hearing must be held prior to submission of the 2025 application.
Notice of the public hearing for the 2025 CDBG funding was published in the Richfield Sun Current on
February 13, 2025.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S):
Council may modify the amount of funds allocated to each project in a way that still meets funding guidelines and
priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Resolution Resolution Letter
RESOLUTION NO. ____
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED USE OF 2025 URBAN HENNEPIN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN
COUNTY AND ANY REQUIRED THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield, Minnesota, through execution of a Joint
Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is participating in the Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has developed a proposal for the use of 2025
CDBG funds made available to it; and
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on February 25, 2025 to obtain the
views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin County housing and community
development needs and priorities for the City’s proposed use of $171,865.00 from the
2025 Urban Hennepin County CDBG Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Richfield,
Minnesota as follows:
1. Approves the following projects for funding from the 2025 Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizes submittal
of the proposal to Hennepin County.
Activity Budget
1. Deferred Loan Rehabilitation Program $79,365.00
2. Single Family Acquisition and Rehabilitation $80,000.00
3. First Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance $12,500.00
TOTAL CDBG ALLOCATION $171,865.00
2. That the Mayor and City Council hereby authorize and direct the execution of
the Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any required Third
Party Agreements on behalf of the City to implement the 2025 CDBG
Program.
3. That should the final amount of FY 2025 CDBG available to the City be
different from the preliminary amount provided to the City, and should there
be any repayments that result in Program Income, the City Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager to adjust the project budget of the proposed
Activities to reflect an increase or decrease in funding.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 25th day of
February, 2025.
____________________________
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk
AGENDA SECTION:OTHER BUSINESS
AGENDA ITEM #6.
STAFF REPORT NO. 31
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
2/25/2025
REPORT PREPARED BY:Lynnette Chambers, Multifamily Housing Coordinator
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW:Melissa Poehlman, Community Development Director
2/13/2025
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVIEW:
CITY MANAGER REVIEW:
ITEM FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:
Consider the approval of Agreements with non-profit organizations to provide social services to the
City of Richfield and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreements with those agencies.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In November 2024, staff distributed a Request for Proposals for Social Services to non-profit
agencies serving the City of Richfield for services to be provided in 2025. The 2025 City Budget
includes funding for organizations that provide social services that are deemed to be of benefit to the
City and the community in general. The 2025 Budget includes $91,800 for this purpose.
A total of eight proposals were received from the following agencies:
Cornerstone Advocacy Services
The Family Partnership
VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People)
Loaves and Fishes
Senior Community Services
Reach for Resources, Inc. formerly TRAIL (Transportation Resource to Aid Independent Living)
Youable Emotional Health, formerly Headway
ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America)
The proposals represent a wide variety of social services offered to Richfield residents.
The organizations requested a total amount of $130,212, exceeding the City's available funding by
$38,412.
One Richfield resident and three staff members comprised the committee that reviewed the proposals and
made funding recommendations. The review committee's recommendations took into account the type of
service(s) to be provided, the target population(s) to be served, and past performance of the social service
agency. Seven of the eight proposals were recommended for funding. The following table details the review
committee's recommendations:
Organization 2025 Proposal Request 2025 Recommendation
Cornerstone $22,000 $21,200
VEAP $25,000 $25,000
Loaves and Fishes $8,000 $8,000
The Family Partnership $30,000 $12,600
Senior Community Services $10,500 $10,500
Reach for Resources (fomerly
- TRAIL)
$5,000 $4,500
Youable Emotional Health,
formerly Headway
$10,000 $10,000
ICNA (Islamic Circle of North
America)
$19,712
Not Funded
TOTAL $130,212 $91,800
ICNA is not being recommended for funding because its food shelf services are limited, duplicative of VEAP,
and not physically located in Richfield. A complete overview of all services to be provided by the various
organizations is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By motion: Approve the Agreements between the recommended non-profit organizations and the City
of Richfield, and authorize the City Manager to execute Agreements for services with those agencies.
BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION:
A.HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The City of Richfield has historically allocated funds on an annual basis to social service
agencies serving the Richfield community.
The City is not authorized to provide grant funding to social service agencies; however, it
has been determined that the City can enter into Agreements for services with agencies for
specific services that are compatible with City activities.
The 2025 recommendations are based on the following criteria:
demonstrated need of the proposed service for the targeted population;
compatibility with City functions/activities;
partnership and/or assistance with various City services (e.g., public safety);
efforts to serve low-income persons of all races/cultures/ethnicity;
demonstrated value to the community;
past performance;
cost of services and number of persons served; and
certified non-profit agency.
The following chart provides a recent history of social service funding:
2023 Funding 2024 Funding
2025
Funding
Recommendation
Cornerstone $ 12,000 $ 18,000 $ 21,200
The Family Partnership $ 10,500 $ 12,600 $ 12,600
Youable (formerly Headway)$ 8,500 NA $10,000
Loaves and Fishes $ 7,500 $ 8,000 $ 8,000
MIRA $ 3,500 NA NA
Senior Community Services $ 8,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,500
Reach for Resources (formerly
TRAIL)$3,500 $ 4,500 $ 4,500
VEAP $ 22,000 $ 25,000 $ 25,000
TOTAL $ 75,500 $ 78,100 $ 91,800
B.EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
The request for proposals sought organizations serving persons of all races/cultures/ethnicity with low
incomes. The services include food, advocacy, mental health counseling, transportation for people with
disabilities, and support for seniors with limited resources. The services are focused on people in need
and can help to reduce racial inequities and barriers for traditionally excluded groups.
C.POLICIES (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, exc):
The City partners with other agencies as warranted and practical to assist in the delivery of services to
City residents.
D.CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES:
Services are to be provided in the calendar year 2025.
E.FINANCIAL IMPACT:
A City Council/Administration 2025 allocation of $91,800 is budgeted for social services.
The amount requested exceeded the City’s available funding by $38,412.
F.LEGAL CONSIDERATION:
The City Attorney has reviewed the Agreements.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve the recommendations with revised allocations.
Do not approve the recommendations.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING:
Representatives of the Social Service Agencies have been invited to attend.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
2025 City of Richfield Social Service RFP Backup Material
2025 Description of Services Backup Material
CITY OF RICHFIELD
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
SOCIAL SERVICES
2025
The City of Richfield is seeking proposals for social services from non-profit agencies
serving the City of Richfield. Funding parameters and priority goals for the purpose of
making the best use of funds are as follows:
Funding Parameters
Any non-profit organization is eligible to apply.
Projects must serve Richfield residents.
Services must be compatible with City functions and activities.
Priority Goals
The goal of the social services funding is to facilitate services to residents with lower
incomes to ensure that Richfield is a community where all residents can thrive. Projects
must address at least one of the following areas:
Food insecurity
Housing stability
Mental health
Personal safety
Services for people with disabilities
Award Criteria
Proposals must meet one or more of the following criteria:
Demonstrated need of the proposed service for the targeted population.
Compatibility with City functions/activities.
Partnership and/or assistance with various City services (i.e., public safety).
Efforts to serve low-income persons of all races/cultures/ethnicities.
Demonstrated value to the community.
Certified Non-Profit agency.
Proposal’s must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. January 10, 2025
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Proposals must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. January 10, 2025
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The information requested in the attached Request for Proposals must be addressed in
your proposal.
Submit 1 electronic copy (word or pdf) of your agencies proposal by 4:30 p.m.
January 10, 2025 (LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) to:
Lynnette Chambers
City of Richfield
6700 Portland Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
lchambers@richfieldmn.gov
Applicants may be asked to respond in writing to additional questions. The Richfield
City Council will tentatively award contracts for services in March 2025.
Agencies awarded contracts will be required to sign a service agreement for
calendar year 2025 and submit semi-annual reports on service outcomes and
number of people served.
Please contact Lynnette Chambers at 612-861-9773 or
lchambers@richfieldmn.gov with any questions.
Proposals must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. January 10, 2025
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
CITY OF RICHFIELD
2025 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Proposals for social services must include the following:
PROPOSAL HEADING
1. Agency name, address, contact person, and phone/fax/email
2. Amount of request
3. Brief description of service(s) provided
4. Identify priority area(s) you are addressing:
Food insecurity
Housing stability
Mental health
Personal safety
Services for people with disabilities
5. Explain how the services you are proposing to provide will benefit the City of
Richfield.
6. Explain any formal or informal partnership you have with the City of Richfield (i.e.,
assisting Public Safety through the services you provide, etc.)
ADMINISTRATION
1. Provide a mission statement for your agency.
2. Provide verification of your organization’s non-profit legal status.
3. Indicate your total agency budget for 2025.
4. Indicate your proposed project budget for 2025. Itemize proposed expenses and
describe as applicable. Indicate both proposed City funds and other funds to
support the project.
PROGRAM
1. Describe service to be funded, including:
a) Brief statement detailing the service and how it is provided
b) Target population(s); estimated number of unduplicated individuals you plan to
serve residing in the City of Richfield
c) Eligibility criteria and process
d) How clients are involved in the planning process for service
e) Desired client outcomes and methods of evaluating and measuring client
progress (use attached “Proposed Outcome/Evaluation Methods” form)
3. Demonstrate the need for the proposed service.
4. Describe outreach efforts to target populations, including immigrant and low-income
individuals.
Please contact Lynnette Chambers at 612-861-9773 or
lchambers@richfieldmn.gov with any questions.
Proposals must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. January 10, 2025
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
City of Richfield Social Service Programs - 2025 Outcomes
Name of Applicant Organization:
Address:
Contact Person:
Phone: Email:
Brief description of service(s):
Outcomes: State 3 to 5 measurable outcomes of proposed service(s) – relate
outcomes to client progress
Outcomes indicate what result, benefit, or change would come from the service provided. Outcomes can
be: 1) initial, such as increased knowledge, understanding, or skills; 2) intermediate, such as change in a
specific behavior or attitude; or 3) long term, such as a change in the condition or status of people.
# Served (?)
CITY OF RICHFIELD
2025 APPLICANT SERVICES DESCRIPTIONS FOR OTHER AGENCY DIVISION SOCIAL SERVICE FUNDING ASSISTANCE
Agency-Program Description of Services
Reach for Resources (formerly TRAIL) TRAIL’s Social Service Assistance proposal funds will be used to subsidize the cost for transportation to 135
Richfield Recreation AR&LE programs. AR&LE do not provide transportation for these programs, which is
where TRAIL comes in.
Cornerstone Advocacy Service – Crisis
Intervention
Funding is to support Cornerstone’s full continuum of services. Cornerstone provides comprehensive
services for Richfield residents who have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking
and general crime.
Cornerstone is a pioneer in developing primary prevention and early intervention programs for children and
youth. Cornerstone offers crisis intervention services 24/7 and their emergency shelter provides safe refuge
when a victim is in imminent danger of assault. Cornerstone provides assistance to victims needing to file an
Order for Protection or Harassment Order without cost to that victim.
Loaves & Fishes – meals, referrals, and
advocacy services
Loaves and Fishes is a long-established, volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization providing healthy meals to
people in need. Their objective is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity while sources food responsibly and
sustainably. L & F counts the number of meals served, adhere to strict nutrition standards, rescue millions of
pounds of leftover food otherwise destined for landfills, and serve areas of greatest need as defined by
poverty rates, food desert distinctions, and other measures of inequity.
Loaves and Fishes offers prepared meal service with social service advocacy at 2 community-access
locations – at Hope Presbyterian Church and Woodlake Lutheran Church in Richfield. L & F’s robust food
rescue operation, as well as their status as the only Minnesota redistributor of Second Harvest Heartland
food, supports the meal services in the city of Richfield.
Senior Community Services Senior Outreach provides service/case management and supportive counseling to frail older adults and their
caregivers to help seniors remain as independent as possible and to assist caregivers in providing care while
maintaining balance in their lives.
VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) VEAP’s Social Services program’s primary goal is to create a path to stability for low-income individuals,
seniors, youth, and families in the City of Richfield. The program strives to do this by providing food, financial,
and supportive services that increase access to healthy food and stable housing, minimize or prevent crisis
situations, and increase client resourcefulness.
Youable Emotional Health Services Youable has provided comprehensive programs to support clients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly
since 1970.While many of Youable’s services focus on children and adolescents, they also offer outpatient
therapy and psychiatry services for individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Youable has been a trusted
partner and provider of mental health support in the Richfield community. Youable Emotional Health will
continue to proudly serve that community of Richfield through its service offerings providing community -
based counseling and support services to youth and families, administration for the Youth Diversion program
for first-time nonviolent offenders, and administration of the Truancy Case management program for students
referred by schools or sent to the Hennepin County Courts system due to truancy.
The Family Partnership The Family Partnership’s School-Linked Mental Health program provides one-to-one mental health therapy
co-located within Richfield Public Schools. The program acts as a mental health resource for school staff,
students, and parents, providing referrals as well as vital information on mental health. The Family
Partnership’s School-Linked Mental Health program is currently in Richfield STEM Elementary School,
Centennial Elementary, Richfield Senior High School and Richfield Pre K programs, as well as
PICA/Headstarts in the Richfield area.