2025-07-22 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: Mary Supple, Mayor; Sharon Christensen; Walter Burk; Sean
Hayford Oleary; and Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney;
Karl Huemiller, Recreation Director; Melissa Poehlman,
Community Development Director; Kristin Asher, Public Works
Director; and Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
Others Present: Timothy Garvey, Human Rights Commissioner; Chelsea
Swenhuagen, MRPA Awards Committee Member.
ITEM #2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: made by Councilmember Hayford Oleary, seconded by Councilmember Christensen to
approve Agenda as presented.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: made by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Hayford Oleary to approve
the minutes of the: (1) City Council Work Session from June 24, 2025, and (2) City Council Regular
Meeting from June 24, 2025, and the (3) City Council Special Meeting Closed Session from July 8,
2025.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #5 OPEN FORUM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Council Meeting
July 22, 2025
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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.
No residents participated in the Open Forum public comment opportunity.
ITEM #6
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation celebrating Disability Pride Month
Mayor Supple presented the proclamation to Human Rights Commissioner Garvey. Commissioner
Garvey thanked the Council for their continued support for the disabled community in the City.
B. Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Award Presentation
Mayor Supple invited Chelsea Swenhuagen to present the award. Ms. Swenhuagen presented the
award to the Richfield Parks and Recreation Association and shared the history of the MRPA.
ITEM #7
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A. Approve Disbursements/Claims
U.S. BANK 07/03/2025
A/P Checks: (Included in 07/18/2025 checks) $0.00
Payroll $1,404,387.85*
*This amount includes health insurances premiums for
July 2025.
TOTAL $1,404,387.85
U.S. BANK 07/18/2025
A/P Checks: (06/26/2025-07/18/2025) $2,656,146.15
Payroll: $1,199,398.86
TOTAL $3,855,545.01
B. Consider adoption of a resolution designating polling place locations for Richfield Precinct
8 (Ward 3); and Edina Precincts 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16, for the Richfield School Board
Election on November 4, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 12329
RESOLUTION UPDATING RICHFIELD PRECINCT 8 (WARD 3) AND EDINA
PRECINCTS 8, 9, 14, 15, AND 16 POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS FOR THE
RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS FOR THE
GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025
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C. Consider adoption of a resolution supporting and prioritizing 2026 capital budget requests
to the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 12330
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET REQUESTS AND
PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
D. Approve a work order in the amount of $295,550 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for engineering
services for 2026 sidewalk projects.
MOTION: made Councilmember Coleman Woods, seconded by Councilmember Christensen to
approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #8
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
ITEM #9
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public hearing and consider the approval of a new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor
licenses for SK Food, LLC dba K-ChiMac.
Councilmember Coleman-Woods presented the Staff Report and opened the public hearing.
MOTION: made by Councilmember Coleman Woods, seconded by Councilmember Hayford Oleary
to close the public hearing.
Motion carried: 5-0
MOTION: made by Councilmember Coleman Woods, seconded by Councilmember Hayford Oleary
to approve a new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses for SK Food, LLC dba K-
ChiMac.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #10
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
None.
ITEM #11
RESOLUTIONS
None.
ITEM #12
OTHER BUSINESS
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A. Consideration of alternate appointment to fill vacancy on Human Rights Commission.
Councilmember Christensen presented the Staff Report. Councilmember Burk thanked Mr.
Birschbach for joining the Commission.
MOTION: made by Councilmember Christensen, seconded by Councilmember Coleman Woods to
approve the appointment of Tyler Birschbach as Human Rights Commissioner commencing on July
22, 2025, and expiring January 31, 2026.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #13
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez shared information regarding feedback from the negative comments on
the City's social media regarding pride. She noted that they have included an explanation of their
social media policy in the Richfield Recap. Manager Rodriguez stated that they received feedback
at the last meeting regarding the flavored tobacco ban. She stated that the City is currently not
reviewing that ban.
ITEM #14
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
A. Hats off to Hometown Hits
Councilmember Coleman-Woods express appreciation to the City staff and Councilmembers for their
participation in the 4th of July celebration.
ITEM #15
CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Executive Session regarding the City Manager's annual performance evaluation.
Mayor Supple explained the process of the closed session.
MOTION: made by Councilmember Hayford Oleary, seconded by Councilmember Christensen to
recess the regular meeting at 7:31 p.m. Council proceeded to the Babcock Conference Room for a
closed session meeting for the purpose of conducting a performance evaluation with City Manager
Katie Rodriguez, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subd. 3(a).
Motion carried: 5-0
Mayor Supple reconvened the regular meeting in Council Chambers at 8:43 pm, and stated, “The
Council conducted a performance evaluation of City Manager Katie Rodriguez, pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes section 13D.05, subd. 3(a). Mayor Supple stated, "As required by law, the
Council will provide a summary of the performance evaluation at its next regular meeting on August
12, 2025".
ITEM #16
ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION: made by Councilmember Hayford Oleary, seconded by Councilmember Coleman-
Woods to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Motion carried: 5-0
Date Approved: August 12, 2025
Mary Supple
Mayor
Michelle Friedrich Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager