2025-09-09 Regular Council MinutesITEM #1 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Council Present:
Council Absent:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Sharon Christensen; Walter Burk; and
Sean Hayford Oleary.
Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
Staff Present:Staff Present:
Others Present:
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney;
Sam Crosby, City Planner; Jennifer Anderson, Support
Services Manager; Brittany Bartlett, Equity Coordinator; and
Mark McKinley, Administrative Assistant.
None.
ITEM
#2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE
ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance. She offered her deepest condolences to the
Annunciation victims and their families.
ITEM
#3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Christensen to
approve Agenda as presented.
Motion carried: 4-0
ITEM
#4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: made by Council Member Christensen, seconded by Council Member Burk, to approve
the minutes of the (1) City Council Work Session from August 26, 2025, and (2) City Council
Regular Meeting from August 26, 2025.
Motion carried: 4-0
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Council Meeting
September 9, 2025
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ITEM
#5
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 that more information on submitting comments can be
reviewed at www.richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil.
Candace (last name not specified), a Richfield resident, noted that it is unclear if the limit is for the
property or for the owner, referring to agenda item 10b. She stated the report mentions concerns
about aesthetics and blocking the sidewalks. Candance noted RVs, and large vehicles also create
the same problems, and stated those situations should be addressed. She shared a personal story
of using a storage pod to clear out her late mother’s home and noted she was issued a citation
after only 29 days. Candace also expressed concern with the enforcement of these codes and the
equity issues.
ITEM #6
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Supple invited Principal Garcia from Sheridan Hills to accept the proclamation then read
aloud the proclamation.
Principal Garcia thanked the Council and thanked them for the opportunity to represent the Latino
community and receive the proclamation.
ITEM #7
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A. Approve Disbursements/Claims
U.S. BANK 09/05/2025
A/P Checks: (08/22/2025-09-05-25) $1,934,670.15
Payroll (08/29/2025) $1,115,192.22
TOTAL $3,049,862.37
B. Consider the approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Richfield City Code
Appendix D (Fee Schedule) related to building, planning, and zoning fees, and schedule a
public hearing for the second reading for the September 23, 2025, Council meeting.
C. Consider a resolution approving the Affordable Housing Trust Fund 2025 Revised Budget
and 2026 Budget.
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RESOLUTION NO. 12334
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND BUDGET
FOR THE YEAR 2025 REVISED AND 2026
D.Consider the approval of a resolution for reimbursement of certain expenditures from the
proceeds of general obligation bonds to be issued by the City for the Veterans Memorial
Park project.
RESOLUTION NO. 12335
DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO
REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO
BE ISSUED BY THE CITY WITH RESPECT TO THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
PROJECT
E.Consider setting the date for a public hearing regarding municipal consent for Project 2 of
the I-494 Corridor Vision, to be held on October 28, 2025.
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk, to
approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried: 4-0
ITEM #8 CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
ITEM #9 PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ITEM #10 PROPOSED ORDINANCES
A.Consider the approval of the second reading of an ordinance pertaining to the feeding of
wildlife and resolution and summary publication of said ordinance.
Council Member Christensen presented the Staff Report.
Manager Anderson stated that this is a regular update to the City Code. She noted that they have
been receiving many complaints regarding residents excessively feeding wildlife in their yards.
Mayor Supple stated that the Council would proceed with two separate motions, each to be made
and voted on individually.
MOTION: made by Council Member Christensen, seconded by Council Member Hayford Oleary to
approve the second reading of an ordinance pertaining to the feeding of wildlife and resolution.
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Council Member Hayford Oleary stated that a clerical error was made in the code that needs to be
corrected.
BILL NO. 2025-06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 905.40 OF THE RICHFIELD CODE OF
ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO FEEDING WILD ANIMALS
Motion carried: 4-0
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk, to
approve the summary publication of said ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. 12336
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 905.40 OF THE CITY CODE
Motion carried: 4-0
B.Consider approval of a second reading of an ordinance pertaining to temporary outdoor
portable storage containers and corresponding resolution authorizing summary publication
of said ordinance.
Council Member Hayford Oleary presented the Staff Report.
Council asked if ownership changes throughout the year should be addressed, referring to a
question raised by the public. Support Services Manager Anderson stated that ownership changes
are sent to the present owner rather than the property.
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Christensen, to
approve the second reading of an ordinance pertaining to temporary outdoor portable storage
containers.
BILL NO. 2025-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1135 AND 925 OF THE RICHFIELD CODE
OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY OUTDOOR PORTABLE
STORAGE CONTAINERS
Motion carried: 4-0
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Christensen, to
approve the resolution authorizing summary publication of said ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. 12337
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS 1135 AND 925 OF THE CITY CODE
Motion carried: 4-0
C.Consider a second reading and summary publication of ordinance changes related to
multifamily development regulations, MR-2 and MR-3 zoning district updates.
Council Member Burk presented the Staff Report.
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MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member Hayford Oleary, to approve
the second reading of ordinance changes related to multifamily development regulations, MR-2 and
MR-3 zoning district updates.
BILLS NO. 2025-08 through 2025-14
SEVEN ORDINANCES AMENDING THE RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Motion carried: 4-0
MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member Hayford Oleary, to
approve summary publication of ordinance changes related to multifamily development regulations,
MR-2 and MR-3 zoning district updates.
RESOLUTION NO. 12338
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF SEVEN ORDINANCES
MODIFYING THE MUNICIPAL CODE IN RELATION TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (MR-2 AND MR-3 DISTRICT CODE UPDATES)
Motion carried: 4-0
ITEM #11 RESOLUTIONS
None.
ITEM #12 OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ITEM #13 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez shared information regarding the comments from Mr. Lowry and his
concerns about speeding. She noted that he requested a written response from Police Chief
Henthorne, and the written response has been sent out.
ITEM #14 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A.Hats off to Hometown Hits.
Council Member Christensen stated she had nothing to report.
Council Member Hayford Oleary stated that the Transportation Commission had its annual bike
tour of Richfield last week. He thanked Matt Harddeger, Jake Whipple, and Joe Powers for helping
organize the event.
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Council Member Burk stated that he attended the presentation by City Staff regarding the flood
plan for the City. He thanked staff for their work and for making it available to the public.
Mayor Supple expressed appreciation to Richfield residents who are willing to help and advocate
for their neighbors.
ITEM #15 ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: made by Council Member Christensen, seconded by Council Member Hayford Oleary, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Motion carried: 4-0
Date Approved: September 23, 2025
Mary Supple
Mayor
Mark McKinley Katie Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant City Manager