2025-10-28 Regular Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
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Regular Council Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Hayford Oleary at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
Council Present Sharon Christensen; Walter Burk; Sean Hayford Oleary; and
Rod A. Coleman -Woods.
Council Absent: Mary Supple, Mayor.
Staff Present Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney;
Melissa Pohlman, Community Development Director; Kristin
Asher, Public Works Director; Transportation Engineer, Matt
Hardegger; City Engineer, Joe Powers; Kate Neiderer, Human
Resources Manager; Kris Weiby, Facilities Manager; and
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
Others Present Andrew Lutaya, nDOT Project Manager
ITEM #2 � PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk to appro
Agenda with an addition of a summary publication attachment to item 10a.
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MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-).r
tipprove the minutes from (1) City Council Work Session from October 14, 2025, and (2) City
Council Regular Meeting from October 14, 2025
Motion carried: 4-0
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ITEM #5 OPEN FORUM
Mayor Pro Tempore Hayford ®teary 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 Pro Tempore Hayford Oleary noted more
information on submitting comments can be reviewed at www.richfieldmn,qov/citVcouncil..
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a. 20th Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway Coloring Contest Winners
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Coloring Contest.
b. Arts Commission Annual Report
Arts Commissioner Aric Bieganek provided an update on the Arts Commission's work and projects
for the year. He noted that the two main focuses of the Commission are art in the schools and art in
the community.
c. Human Rights Commission Annual Report
Human Rights Commissioner Michael Zazzera provided an update on the work that the Human
Rights Commission has completed in the past year. Mr. Zazzera shared the events and projects the
Commission has worked on.
d. Transportation Commission Annual Report
Transportation Commissioner Louis Dzierzak shared a report on the work that the Commission has
completed throughout the year. He noted that in the first half of the year, they focused on gathering
feedback on proposed transit changes throughout the City. He noted the Commission has been
collaborating with the County to develop plans for the Penn Avenue reconstruction project.
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U.S. BANK 10-24-2025
A/P Checks: (10-11-2025 thru 10-24-2025) $2,354,34197
Wire Transfers: (10-11-2025 thru 10-24-2025) $2,371,045,29
Payroll (10-24-2025) $1,380,749.69
TOTAL $6,106,138.96
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b. 2026 Benefit Contributions
RESOLUTION NO. 12359
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD HEALTH, DENTAL,
TERM LIFE, DISABILITY INSURANCE AND THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
PREMIUM FOR ALL BENEFIT ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE GROUPS
c. Consider a correction to the legal description for Resolution #11548, from 2018, for RF64.
RESOLUTION NO. 12360
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH CORRECTED LEGAL
DESCRIPTION
d. Second reading of a transitory ordinance providing funding for certain capital improvements
from the Liquor Contribution Special Revenue Fund.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-18
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FROM THE LIQUOR
CONTRIBUTION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
(TRANSITORY ORDINANCE 19-42)
MOTION: made by Council Member Christensen, 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
a. 1-494 Vision Project 2 - Municipal Consent Public Hearing
Council Member Burk presented the Staff Report and introduced MnDOT Manager Lutaya.
MnDOT Manager Lutaya provided an overview of the 1-494 Vision Project 2, including municipal
consent requirements and the overall corridor vision. He outlined the project scope for Phase Two,
noting an estimated City cost share of approximately $9,000. MnDOT Manager Lutaya also
reviewed the project staging plan, with construction expected to take about four years, and
presented the traffic management plan for the phase.
Council Member Burk opened the public hearing. No residents participated in the 1-494 Vision
Project 2 Public Hearing.
MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member Coleman -Woods to close
the public hearing.
Motion carried:4-0
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a. Consider second reading of an ordinance imposing a tax on lodging and repealing and
replacing in its entirety Chapter 14 of the Richfield Code of Ordinances and summary
publication.
MOTION: .i* by iuncil Member Christensen, seconded by ! Member ! ' a iii I
approve asecond reading is an ordinance !i r . tax on iii i rep
ealing •`. :i and replacing i
its entirety, Chapter 14 of the Richfield Code of Ordinances.
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ORDINANCE IMPOSING + TAX ON LODGINGAND REPEALING AND REPLACING
IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER XIV OF THE RICHFIELD CODE OF ORDINANCES
MOTION: d by iuncil Member Christensen, seconded by iuncil Member Coleman -Woods
approve summary publication of said ordinance. i
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MOTION: .i> by Council MemberBurk,-• •ter by iuncil Member Christensen to approve
resolution providing for the sale of $6,160,000 General Obligation Sales Tax Revenue Bonds,
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a. Consider appointment of youth commissioners to City advisory board/commissions
Council Member Christensen presented the Staff Report.
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MOTION: made by Council Member Christensen, seconded by Council Member Coleman -Woods,
to approve the appointment of Mohamed Naar to the Sustainability Commission and Jwan NOhez to
the Human Rights Commission.
Motion carried: 4-0
Consider approval of agreements with the contractors listed within for the renovation of the
Richfield Pool, a sub -project of the Veterans Park Improvement Project, totaling
$2,244,724.40
Council Member Burk presented Staff Report. Facilities Manager Weiby provided further details
the item. He also shared a brief overview of each contract listed. i
MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman -Woods, seconded by Council Member Burk to
approve the agreements with the contractors listed within for the renovation of the Richfield
Pool, a sub -project of the Veterans Park Improvement Project, totaling $2,244,724.40.
Motion carried: 4-0
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City Manager Rodriguez shared information regarding a comment made at the last meeting
discussing a resident witnessing a juvenile with several officers responding to the situation. She
noted that Chief Henthorne met with her during the last meeting and offered to help her submit a
complaint. She added that she declined but requested to go on a ride along with the police
department. She also stated that Staff has followed up with all other residents who made comments
at the last meeting.
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Council Member Coleman -Woods noted nothing to report.
Council Member Christensen shared that November 1-2, the City will be hosting the annual Fall
Boutique at the Richfield Community Center.
Council Member Burk noted nothing to report.
Council Member Hayford Oleary thanked those who participated in the public protest a few weeks
ago.
MOTION: made by Council Member Christensen, seconded by Council Member Coleman -Woods to
adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Motion carried: 4-0
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