2025-11-12 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; Walter Burk; Sean Hayford Oleary; and
Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
Sharon Christensen.
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney;
Melissa Pohlman, Community Development Director, Kristin
Asher, Public Works Director, and Michelle Friedrich, City
Clerk.
Others Present: Jeffrey Bruzeck, Civil Service Commission President; Eddie
Holmvig-Johnson, Planning Commission Chair.
ITEM #2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk to
approve Agenda as presented.
Motion carried: 4-0
ITEM #4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk to approve
the minutes of the: (1) City Council Work Session from October 28, 2025, and (2) City Council
Regular Meeting from October 28, 2025.
Mayor Supple stated a correction to page one of the regular Council minutes, to add Hayford Oleary
following Mayor Pro Tempore at the Call to Order section.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Council Meeting
November 12, 2025
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Motion carried: 4-0
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 more information on submitting comments can be
reviewed at www.richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil.
Kevin Klos, representing the Richfield–Bloomington Jefferson Jaguar Association, announced that
youth hockey registration remains open. He noted that no prior hockey experience is required for
participants. He also reported that the Association received a grant, allowing registration to be offered
free of charge.
ITEM #6
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a. Civil Service Commission Annual Report
President Jeffrey Bruzeck reported on the Commission’s activities over the past year. He noted a
retirement within the Fire Department and provided a summary of the Fire Chief recruitment and
selection process conducted during the year. He also highlighted additional departmental changes
that occurred throughout the year.
b. Planning Commission Annual Report
Chair Eddie Holmvig-Johnson provided an update on the Planning Commission’s work over the
past year. He thanked staff for their support and assistance. He noted that four meetings were
canceled due to a lack of pending applications and reported that the Commission recommended
approval of the Woodlake Nature Center project. He stated that commission membership has
remained stable and concluded by thanking fellow commissioners for their contributions.
Council thanked President Bruzek and Chair Holmvig-Johnson and the commissions for their hard
work on City items.
ITEM #7
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
a. Approve Disbursements/Claims
U.S. BANK 11-07-2025
A/P Checks: (10-24-25 thru 10-31-25) $536,258.60
Payroll (11-07-2025) $1,046,270.69
TOTAL $1,582,529.29
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b. Consider a resolution supporting the goals and projects outlined in the Richfield Public
Schools Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 12363
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR ISD #280’S SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
c. Consider approval to set a public hearing to be held on November 25, 2025, to
consider the issuance of new On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor licenses
for Brim 2, LLC, dba Brim Restaurant, located at 2910 66th Street West.
d. Consider the approval of an agreement between the Hennepin County Human Services
and Public Health Department, and the City of Richfield Police Department for an
embedded Senior Social Worker.
MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member Coleman-Woods to
approve the consent calendar.
Council thanked the various partners who helped with these items.
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
None.
ITEM #11
RESOLUTIONS
a. Violation hearing and consideration of resolutions regarding civil enforcement for
establishments that failed alcohol compliance checks conducted by Richfield Public Safety.
Council Member Burk presented the Staff Report.
The representative from K-Chimac admitted to the violation.
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The representative from Tejaban Mexican Restaurant admitted to the violation.
The representative from Lyndale Smokehouse admitted to the violation.
The representative from Fred Babcock VFW Post admitted to the violation.
MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member Hayford Oleary to approve
the resolutions regarding civil enforcement for establishments that failed alcohol compliance checks
conducted by Richfield Public Safety.
RESOLUTION NO. 12364
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SAN MIGUEL
ENTERPRISES, LLC d/b/a LA VAQUITA SHORT STOP, 7034 CEDAR AVENUE SOUTH
AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO. 12365
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR K-CHIMAC d/b/a KCHIMAC,
6420 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST
TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO.12366
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR EL TEJABAN MEXICAN
RESTAURANT, LLC d/b/a EL TEJABAN MEXICAN GRILL, 6519 NICOLLET AVENUE
SOUTH AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL
COMPLIANCE FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO. 12367
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR LYNDALE SMOKEHOUSE,
LLC d/b/a LYNDALE SMOKEHOUSE, 7745 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH AND
IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO. 12368
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR PATRICK’S FRENCH
BAKERY, INC. d/b/a PATRICK’S BAKERY & CAFÉ, 2928 66TH STREET WEST AND
IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
RESOLUTION NO. 12369
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FRED BABCOCK VFW
POST 5555 d/b/a RICHFIELD VFW POST 5555, 6715 LAKESHORE DRIVE AND
IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE
Motion carried: 4-0
ITEM #12
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
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ITEM #13 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez thanked City Clerk Friedrich and her team of election staff for conducting
a smooth school board election. She also thanked Council Member Hayford Oleary and the Public
Works team that put together the Senate bonding tour.
Mayor Supple announced that the fall food drive is underway through November 21. She
expressed hope that City Manager Rodriguez will be able to provide a report on the drive’s results
at the next City Council meeting.
ITEM #14 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
a.Hats off to Hometown Hits.
Council Member Burk reported attending the LomaBonita Market and noted its successful opening.
He also announced that the Human Rights Commission will host a free legal advice clinic on
November 14.
Council Member Coleman-Woods reported attending the annual FOWL benefit, noting its success.
She also recognized the biweekly fix-it clinics, held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month.
Council Member Hayford Oleary reported on the recent Transportation Commission meeting. He
noted that the Commission discussed and provided feedback on the 2026 sidewalk projects,
reviewed public input from Phase 1 of the Penn Avenue project, and announced that the next open
house for the Penn Avenue Project will be held on November 18.
Mayor Supple welcomed LomaBonita to the community and thanked the planners and inspectors
who supported the market’s launch. She also thanked staff for their work on the elections. She shared
a resident’s message commending first responders for their handling of a recent car accident. She
recognized Richfield students, noting her visit to Centennial Elementary School to speak about local
government, and reported attending the STEM school’s Veterans Day assembly.
ITEM #15 ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-Woods, seconded by Council Member Burk to
adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Motion carried: 4-0
Date Approved: November 25, 2025
Mary Supple
Mayor
Michelle Friedrich Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager