2025-12-22 Special Council Minutes
ITEM #1
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 6:00 p.m. on December 22, 2025, in the
Council Chambers.
Council Present:
Remote Access:
Absent:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Walter Burk, Sean Hayford Oleary, Rori A.
Coleman-Woods
Council Member Christensen participated remotely via
interactive technology for an excused medical reason.
Sean Hayford Oleary
Staff Present:
Absent:
Guests:
Sack Thongvanh, Assistant City Manager; Sam Ketchum,
Attorney; and Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager
None
ITEM #2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Supple led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM #3
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-Woods, seconded by Council Member Burk to
approve the Agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Christensen (remote), and
Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 4-0
ITEM #4
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Council Special Meeting
December 22, 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.
Four residents addressed the Council during the Open Forum opportunity.
Ashley Heurung, Richfield, spoke in support of cooperation with Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) and policies encouraging voluntary compliance with immigration laws, citing
public safety, fiscal responsibility, and rule of law.
Stephanie Kilpatrick Salazar, Richfield, spoke regarding the impact of ICE presence on families,
students, and school attendance, expressing concerns about community fear and safety regardless
of immigration status.
Justin Campbell, Richfield, thanked City snowplow operators for their work maintaining streets and
neighborhoods.
Ava McKnight, Richfield, urged the City not to allow ICE activity on public property and expressed
concern regarding residents’ rights and community safety.
ITEM #6
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEM #7
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
ITEM #8
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None.
ITEM #9
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
ITEM #10
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
None.
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ITEM #11
RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution Approving Labor Agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers,
Local 49 (2026–2027)
Council Member Coleman-Woods presented the item.
Council Member Coleman-Woods presented the proposed two-year labor agreement as effective
January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, and includes cost-of-living adjustments, market
adjustments, increased clothing and safety boot allowances, licensure/certification pay
adjustments, and continuation of insurance benefits including Minnesota Paid Leave.
MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-Woods, seconded by Council Member Burk
approving the resolution for the Labor Agreement Between the City Of Richfield and International
Union Of Operating Engineers, Local 49 (Labor And Trades) Bargaining Unit For Years 2026-2027.
RESOLUTION 12391
APPROVING LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49 (LABOR AND
TRADES) BARGAINING UNIT FOR YEARS 2026-2027
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Christensen (remote), and
Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 4-0
b. Resolution Modifying Healthcare Savings Plan for Police Patrol (Local 123)
Council Member Burk presented the item.
Council Member Burk noted modifications include immediate enrollment upon employment,
transition from fixed-dollar to percentage-based contributions and depositing unused leave
balances into the Healthcare Savings Plan rather than cash payout. The plan will be effective
January 1, 2026.
MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Coleman-Woods approving the resolution
Modifying Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) For Law Enforcement Labor
Services (LELS) Local #123 Police Patrol.
RESOLUTION 12392
MODIFYING POST EMPLOYEMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN (HCSP) FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES (LELS) LOCAL #123 POLICE PATROL
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Christensen (remote), and
Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 4-0
ITEM #12
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
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ITEM #13 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Acting City Manager Thongvanh reported that, following discussion, the City Council did not adopt
any changes to the legislative platform related to violence prevention language. He clarified that
Richfield police officers are not informing individuals that it is illegal to follow ICE vehicles and
reaffirmed that the City of Richfield does not participate in the enforcement of federal immigration
law. He further explained that if a Richfield police officer were to interfere with or obstruct federal
immigration enforcement activities, the officer could be subject to federal obstruction charges,
which would be reported to the POST Board for review and possible action regarding the officer’s
license.
ITEM #14 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
a.Hats off to Hometown Hits.
Council Member Christensen shared holiday well-wishes with residents.
Council Member Coleman-Woods noted recent participation in local school visits focused on local
government education.
Mayor Supple thanked the community for demonstrating solidarity and compassion during recent
community stress.
ITEM #15 ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member Coleman-Woods to
adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Christensen (remote), and
Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 4-0
Date Approved: January 13, 2026
Mary Supple
Mayor
Michelle Friedrich Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager