2026-04-14 City Council Agenda
Richfield City Council Agenda
April 14, 2026 -- 7:00 PM
Richfield Municipal Center
Council Chambers
6700 Portland Avenue South
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Meeting Minutes from (1) City Council Work Session from March 24, 2026, and (2) City
Council Regular Meeting from March 24, 2026.
5. Open Forum
Participants can share their comments in person, by voicemail, or email, and may also request to
participate virtually. For more information on submitting comments, refer to the Council Agenda and
Minutes page on richfieldmn.gov/citycouncil
6. Proclamations and Presentations
a. Proclamation celebrating Arab American Heritage Month.
b. Proclamation celebrating Earth Day.
c. Proclamation celebrating Arbor Day.
d. Presentation of the 2025 Food Safety Awards.
7. Consent Calendar
Consent Calendar contains several separate items, which are acted upon by the City Council in one
motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended
actions have also been approved. No further Council action on these items is necessary. However,
any Council Member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed
on the regular agenda for Council discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar
are recommended for approval.
a. Approve Disbursements/Claims
b. Approval of a Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Woodlawn
Terrace Cooperative located at 7421 Lyndale Ave South.
c. Approval of the bid tabulation and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a
contract with Visu-Sewer for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP)
Project in the amount of $790,929.60, and authorize the City Manager to approve
contract changes up to $175,000 without further City Council consideration.
d. Approval of the bid tabulation and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a
contract with GMH Asphalt Corporation for the 2026 Mill and Overlay Project.
e. Approval of a resolution prohibiting on-street parking on County State Aid Highway 52
(Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to 66th Street.
f. Approval of the updated Climate Action Plan.
8. Consideration of Items, if Any Removed From Consent Calendar
9. Public Hearings
10. Proposed Ordinances
11. Resolutions
12. Other Business
a. Consider confirmation of the appointment of Kate Croteau as Human Resources
Director for the City of Richfield effective May 18, 2026.
13. City Manager’s Report
14. Council Discussion
a. Hats off to Hometown Hits
b. Council Liaison Reports
15. Adjournment
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
City Council Work Session
March 24, 2026
ITEM #1
CALL TO ORDER
Council Member Coleman-Woods called the work session to order on March 24, 2026, at 5:05 p.m.,
in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Present:
Absent:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Walter Burk, Sean Hayford Oleary, Sharon
Christensen, Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
Mayor Supple and Council Member Hayford Oleary arrived at 5:10 pm.
None.
Staff Present:
Guests:
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Mary
Bogie, Finance Director; Andrew Spear, IT Manager; Russ Lupkes, Utility
Superintendent; Scott Kulzer, Senior Analyst; and Michelle Friedrich, City
Clerk.
Kabby Jones, HDR Project Manager; Shawn Koorn, HDR Rate Analyst.
ITEM #2
ITEM DISCUSSION
a. Utility Rate Study and Financial Analysis for Infrastructure Renewal Planning
Public Works Director Asher introduced the utility rate study and financial analysis item and noted
Council understanding and feedback is needed on policies and approaches for potential
implementation in 2027. She noted a detailed presentation would be provided at the August KFS Utility
Rates Work Session, with additional sessions possible if needed. Public Works Director Asher
introduced HDR Rate Analyst Shawn Koorn.
Mr. Koorn presented the utility rate study and financial analysis covers a 10-year period through 2035
and assumes 4% inflation. Mr. Koorn noted findings include a large funding gap in water utility, while
sewer and stormwater utilities present stronger financial positions with sustainable pay-as-you-go
funding supported by reserves across the 10-year period. Mr. Koorn noted the analysis and proposed
rate adjustments support operations/maintenance system expenses and prudently fund system
improvements and replacements. He added that the analysis does not include funding for future
renewal and replacement projects or renewal and replacement reserves. Mr. Koorn reviewed
residential, multifamily, and commercial utility rate transition plans, and noted the plans were
developed to be cost-based, stable, and easy to understand, while encouraging conservation. Council
discussed potential refinements, including equity for larger users and separate infrastructure charges.
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City Council Work Session Minutes -2- March 24, 2026
Council consensus prefers maintaining the current rate structure with proportional increases,
supporting transparency, conservation incentives, with further analysis of multifamily and commercial
usage to enhance equity.
ITEM #3
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Supple adjourned the work session at 6:51 p.m.
Date Approved: April 14, 2026
Mary B. Supple
Mayor
Michelle Friedrich Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager
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ITEM #1
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 7:02 p.m. on March 24, 2026, in the Council
Chambers.
Council Present:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Walter Burk, Sean Hayford Oleary,
Sharon Christensen, and Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
Staff Present:
Guests:
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Karl Huemiller, Recreation
Director; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Jay Henthorne,
Director of Public Safety; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; and
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk.
None.
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 the agenda as presented.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #4
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-Woods, seconded by Council Member Hayford
Oleary to approve the minutes of the (1) City Council Work Session from March 10, 2026, and (2)
Regular Meeting from March 10, 2026.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Council Regular Meeting
March 24, 2026
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City Council Meeting Minutes -2- March 24, 2026
ITEM #5
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Supple noted the process for individuals wishing to speak during Open Forum and reviewed
the three-minute time limit for public comments and explained the use of time warning cards to alert
the speaker when their time is almost expired. Instructions were given for speakers to state their
name and city of residence before speaking. Mayor Supple noted two emails received by staff
regarding public comment were forwarded to Council for review.
Three residents addressed the Council during the Open Forum opportunity.
Birgit Johnson, Richfield resident, described her personal journey becoming a U.S. citizen as a
respectful immigration experience, with a supportive and diverse naturalization ceremony. Ms.
Johnson emphasized that immigrants work hard to earn citizenship and should be treated with
dignity.
Ashley Heurung, Richfield resident, expressed opposition to a proposal allowing the city manager
and mayor to spend up to $10,000 on ICE-related reimbursements, citing concerns about lack of
limits, transparency, and oversight. Ms. Heurung emphasized recent spending approved by
Council, questioned prioritization over core services, and urged requiring full council approval and
clear guidelines for any future use of taxpayer funds.
Ginny Morin, Richfield resident, expressed opposition to ongoing city spending on charitable
initiatives funded by taxpayers. Ms. Morin emphasized high taxes, questioned budget
management, and urged stricter limits and more disciplined budgeting and prioritization of city
funds.
ITEM #6
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEM #7
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
a. Approve Disbursements/Claims
U.S. BANK 3-13-2026
A/P Checks/ETF’s: (2-28-2026 - through 3-13-2026) $2,372,145.26
Payroll (3-13-2026) $1,059,980.50
TOTAL $3,432,125.76
b. Consider approval of an agreement with the Richfield Leadership Network nonprofit to
provide social services to the City of Richfield and authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute the final agreement.
c. Consider approval of a resolution authorizing Recreation Services staff to submit a
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Local Trail Connections Program Grant to
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City Council Meeting Minutes -3- March 24, 2026
connect the Nine Mile Creek Trail to the Southdale Library through Adams Hill Park, and
authorize staff to execute a grant agreement, if awarded, and proceed with the trail
connection project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12417
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE LOCAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS
PROGRAM TO CONNECT THE NINE MILE CREEK TRAIL TO THE SOUTHDALE
LIBRARY THROUGH ADAMS HILL PARK, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO EXECUTE
A GRANT AGREEMENT, IF AWARDED, AND PROCEED WITH THE TRAIL
CONNECTION PROJECT
d. Consider approval of a Stormwater Maintenance Agreement between the City of Richfield
and Best Buy Company, Inc. and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the
agreement.
e. Consider approval of a contract renewal with ADESA Minneapolis for 2026 for auctioning
forfeited vehicles from Public Safety/Police Departments.
Council responded to feedback on item 7b, explaining that the proposed $5,000–$10,000 for tow
fee reimbursement is intended to balance fairness for residents with maintaining city policies such
as snow removal and parking enforcement. Council noted that not enforcing towing could create
operational and maintenance issues for the City and stated the funding supports equity and
community stability and is a reasonable and purposeful use of city funds.
Council commented on item 7c, thanking Recreation Services staff for applying for the grant.
Council highlighted the importance of improving pedestrian connectivity between the Southdale
Library and nearby park areas, particularly for children in a densely populated neighborhood, and
noted the potential for future trail connections.
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk to
approve consent calendar items 7a-e as presented.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
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
None.
ITEM #12
OTHER BUSINESS
a. Consider a correction to an alternate appointment to fill a vacancy on the Advisory Board
of Health and approval of Erik Porter as Advisory Board of Health Commissioner.
Council Member Hayford Oleary presented staff report 12a, considering a correction to the previous
commissioner’s appointment with the Advisory Board of Health due to an administrative error.
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk to remove
alternate commissioner Jacob Peterson as the Advisory Board of Health Commissioner.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk to
approve the appointment of Eric Porter as the Advisory Board of Health Commissioner
commencing on March 24, 2026, and expiring January 31, 2027.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
b. Consider an alternate appointment to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission.
Council Member Coleman-Woods presented staff report 12b, considering alternate commissioner
Jacob Peterson, to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission.
MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-Woods, seconded by Council Member Hayford
Oleary to approve the appointment of Jacob Peterson to the vacant seat on the Planning
Commission, commencing on March 24, 2026, and expiring January 31, 2027.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #13
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez reported at the last meeting there were six residents who spoke during the
open forum—four on impacts of increased immigration enforcement and two on outdoor lighting
concerns. She noted no new questions were raised, and topics had been addressed in previous
meetings. City Manager Rodriguez referenced a discussion by staff regarding agenda item
placement of commission vacancies and appointments on future agendas and requested Council
feedback. Council noted keeping commission vacancies and appointments under Other Business
to formally acknowledge the time commitment of appointees.
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ITEM #14
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
a. Hats off to Hometown Hits.
Council Member Hayford Oleary expressed appreciation for the upcoming Richfield High School
Job Olympics. Council Member Hayford Oleary noted the event provides students with hands-on
experience in areas like job applications, mock interviews, thank-you notes, and professional skills,
and encouraged volunteering for the event.
Council Member Christensen thanked city staff, particularly the IT department, for their support with
remote meeting technology over the past four months. She expressed appreciation for the
assistance that allowed her to continue participating in meetings remotely and remarked that it
feels good to be back in-person at the meetings.
Council Member Coleman-Woods welcomed back Council Member Christensen and wished the
Richfield High School basketball team good luck in the quarterfinal state championship game
against Sartell at Williams Arena, adding, “Let’s go Spartans!”
Mayor Supple recognized Village Shores, noting a follow-up visit and celebrating the 100th birthday
of one of its residents. She also highlighted a successful community fundraising event at House of
Prayer Church, hosted by the Richfield Community Safety Network, which featured an “Animals
Helping People” theme and drew a large turnout. Mayor Supple mentioned Hennepin County’s
ongoing small business assistance program and upcoming opportunities through the Economic
Development Department, thanking staff and organizers for their efforts.
b. Council Liaison Reports
None.
ITEM #15
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-Woods, seconded by Council Member Burk to
adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
Date Approved: April 14, 2026
Mary Supple
Mayor
Michelle Friedrich Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager
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From:
To:
Cc:
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Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Michelle Friedrich
Mary Supple
Mark McKinley; Katie Rodriguez
Sean Hayford Oleary; Sean Hayford Oleary; Walter Burk; Rori Coleman-Woods; Rori Woods; Sharon Christensen
FW: Re:City Council Open Forum 3/24/26
Monday, March 23, 2026 1:35:00 PM
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Good afternoon Mayor and Council,
We have received a public comment email for Open Forum for the Council regular meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, March 24. Please see the email trail below.
Thank you,
Michelle Friedrich (she/her/hers)
City Clerk
6700 Portland Ave S., Richfield MN 55423
Tel: (612) 861-9739 |Fax: (612) 861-9715
mfriedrich@richfieldmn.gov
From: Deb Nelson <dnelson1956.dn@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 11:26 AM
To: Michelle Friedrich <MFriedrich@richfieldmn.gov>
Subject: Re:City Council Open Forum 3/24/26
It is my understanding that a closed door session is occuring with regard forcing Golden
Tobacco, 22 W 66th Street, to give up their tobacco license. This establishment,
operating for many years in Richfield, is a family run, minority owned, small business. It
is an Adult only smoke shop, with a sign posted outside their door, that you have to be at
least 21 to enter their premises. As far as I can tell, they comply with tobacco control law
measures, albeit in all their years, there has possibly been some violations, with stricter
compliances from the owner enacted. As a smoker, I frequent their establishment often,
and shop at other Hub stores at the same time. The owner, family, and employees are
friendly and a positive experience while shopping the Hub. I can't say that for some of
the stores. It may appear that City Council are continuing End Game strategies, but
please don't infringe on the rights and liberties of adults that smoke. Our choice, not
yours. You already have plenty of non-smoking laws to restrict use and sales to help
keep everyone safe. If your issue is underage sales, maybe have them card ALL
customers like they do at the city owned liquor stores. This is not an inconvenience, and
I'm 70, long past the looks of a 21 year old. And for those under-age, have them arrested
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or detained so that parents get involved to educate their child properly, as they should,
or if 18+, give them a fine as money speaks volumes. Ending Golden Tobacco's tobacco
license will put them out of business, and they don't deserve this. Thank you. Deb
Nelson
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From:
To:
Cc:
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Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Michelle Friedrich
Mary Supple
Mark McKinley; Katie Rodriguez
Sean Hayford Oleary; Sean Hayford Oleary; Walter Burk; Rori Coleman-Woods; Rori Woods; Sharon Christensen
FW: City Council Open Forum 3/24/26
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 4:32:00 PM
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Mayor and Council,
Please review the email trail for an additional email Open Forum comment received today at 1:10
pm. This will also be included as a pdf tab on your dais computer at the regular meeting tonight.
Thank you,
Michelle Friedrich (she/her/hers)
City Clerk
6700 Portland Ave S., Richfield MN 55423
Tel: (612) 861-9739 |Fax: (612) 861-9715
mfriedrich@richfieldmn.gov
From: Aaron <2arondmn@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 1:09 PM
To: Michelle Friedrich <MFriedrich@richfieldmn.gov>
Subject: City Council Open Forum 3/24/26
I have concerns with the plan to use tax dollars to fund hardship by those affected by ICE
operations in the city. While this is a very compassionate thing to do, using taxpayer
money to fund this hardly seems appropriate. Minnesota taxpayers are already
burdened with high income, property and sales taxes, which we have learned that a large
amount has been used fraudulently. An appropriate approach would be to host a
fundraiser or a go fund me to allow like minded compassionate individuals to help out,
while not forcing the rest of our hard working citizens to give in a portion of their
paycheck. Not giving us the choice in contributing to someone else's possible hardship,
while many of us are struggling with our own, is just not right. Thank you for your
consideration in this matter.
Aaron Davis
Richfield Resident
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Proclamation of the City of Richfield
WHEREAS, Arab American Heritage Month began as an initiative in 2017 with only a few states and cities, it is now being recognized on the national level since President Biden became the first U.S. president to proclaim the month in April 2021; and
WHEREAS, over 3.5 million Arab Americans have contributed to many facets of American society including arts, business, economics, education and social services; and WHEREAS, Arab Americans have faced and continue to face discrimination, racial profiling, and violence both domestically and abroad; and WHEREAS, we celebrate the accomplishments of such distinguished Arab Americans as journalist and speaker Noor Tagouri and Representative Rashida Tlaib from Michigan; and WHEREAS, Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the beautiful, intellectual, and cultural heritage of Arab Americans and all their achievements and contributions to Richfield, Minnesota, the United States, and the world; and WHEREAS, the Richfield Human Rights Commission supported a proclamation celebrating Arab American Heritage Month at its March 3rd meeting; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mary Supple, Mayor of the City of Richfield, on behalf of the
Richfield City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in the City of Richfield and call on the people of Richfield to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities and ceremonies, and continue to honor the contributions of Arab Americans throughout the year. PROCLAIMED this 14th day of April, 2026
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
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Proclamation of the City of Richfield
WHEREAS, Earth Day will celebrated nationwide on Wednesday, April 22nd, to continue fostering
awareness about the urgent and ever-present need to respect and care for the environment; and
WHEREAS, climate change continues to be felt in different ways seasonally and all across the state, with
temperatures hitting 90°F in October twice in the past three years and more frequent and worse air
quality alerts (experiencing Minnesota's first hazardous AQI indicator in 2025); and
WHEREAS, these patterns and shifts are only projected to increase, with more frequent freeze/thaw
cycles, increased amounts of precipitation in shorter time frames, and prolonged heatwaves; and
WHEREAS, Richfield’s newly updated Climate Action Plan, which includes new goals and actions that
work to increase the city's climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, will be brought before the City
Council tonight for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield continues to work on new climate related projects like creating natural
resource plans for several of the city's largest parks and strengthening the sustainability aspects of the
next comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, community members are encouraged to participate in litter and storm drain clean-ups this
month and year-round to demonstrate good stewardship of green spaces and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day will also be celebrated in Richfield with an event filled with activities, resources, as
well as a seed and tool swap, from 1-4 p.m. at the Richfield Community Center on Saturday, April 25th;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mary Supple, Mayor of the City of Richfield, do proclaim that the City of Richfield
observes Earth Day as a way of promoting environmental stewardship and mindful choices to help
preserve and protect our natural habitats.
PROCLAIMED this 14th day of April, 2026.
___________________________
Mary Supple, Mayor
Attest:
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Proclamation of the City of Richfield
WHEREAS, Arbor Day will be celebrated nationwide on Friday, April 24th, and will provide people
across the nation an opportunity to celebrate the importance of trees and forests to our economy,
culture, history, and future; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Month is celebrated in Minnesota during the month of May, to promote the
value and planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day 2026 marks the 154th Anniversary of the original United States Arbor Day
celebration held on April 10th, 1872 in Nebraska City, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Trees are of great value as they provide clean air and water, shade and energy savings,
wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, wood products, and jobs while reducing stormwater runoff
and capturing and storing carbon from the atmosphere, thereby offsetting greenhouse gas emissions;
and
WHEREAS, Properly planting and caring for a diverse mix of trees makes community forests more
resilient by minimizing the impacts of diseases, insects, and other stressors such as climate change and
providing long-term community and environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, Thoughtfully choosing, planting, and caring for a diverse mix of trees now supports
resilient communities into the future; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day will be celebrated in conjunction with Earth Day in Richfield with an event
filled with activities, resources, as well as a seed and tool swap, from 1-4 p.m. at the Richfield
Community Center on Saturday, April 25th;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARY SUPPLE, Mayor of the City of Richfield, do hereby proclaim April
24th, 2026 as Arbor Day in the City of Richfield as a way of promoting tree stewardship and mindful
choices to help preserve and enhance our urban forest.
PROCLAIMED this 14th day of April, 2026.
____________________________
Mary B. Supple, Mayor
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City Council Meeting 4/14/2026
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item: 7.b.
Report Prepared By:
Department Director:
Item for Consideration:
Approval of a Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Agreement with
Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative located at 7421 Lyndale Ave South.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The property at 7421 Lyndale Avenue South has been redeveloped to improve site
hardscapes and utilities infrastructure. The City has worked with the developer to draft a
Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Agreement that defines ownership and
maintenance responsibilities for the site improvements constructed during the
redevelopment project. These improvements include:
• Water Improvements
• Sanitary Improvements
• Stormwater Control Devices
RECOMMENDED ACTION
By Motion: Approve the Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Agreement
with Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative that defines ownership and maintenance
responsibilities for certain features constructed within the parcel located at 7421
Lyndale Avenue South.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Woodlawn Terrace is a 5-acre manufactured home community site, with spaces for
approximately 53 units, that is located on Lyndale Avenue between 74th and 75th
Streets. The property is owned by the Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative as of 2021,
which is comprised of residents who live in the manufactured home community.
Previously, the property's water supply was served off of a private well, which was
abandoned in 2025. At the same time, Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative connected to the
Richfield water distribution system and installed new water main, sanitary main, and
stormwater drainage structures within the parcel to serve the residents.
EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Agreements like this constitute routine City
business as part of the redevelopment process.
POLICIES (RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, STATUTES, ETC.)
The City requires a Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Agreement for
redevelopment projects containing public improvements and/or stormwater treatment
structures.
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CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
The redevelopment project is complete and approval of the Stormwater Construction
and Maintenance Agreement is timely.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
• The Stormwater Construction and Maintenance Agreement requires the property
owner to cover all costs related to inspection and maintenance of its stormwater
mitigation system.
• The property owner will be required to reimburse the City for any costs incurred
by the City in performing activities identified as the responsibility of the property
owner.
• Financial responsibilities of other items varies per the Stormwater Construction
and Maintenance Agreement.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney was consulted during the negotiations of terms and has reviewed the
agreement.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026-04-14 Woodlawn Terrace Construction and Maintenance Agreement
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
The south five (5) acres of the North ten (10) acres and the North four feet (4’) of the South
twenty (20) acres of the North thirty (30) acres of the Northwest One Quarter of the Southwest
One Quarter of Section 34, Township 28 North, Range 24, West of the Fourth Principal
Meridian, except railroad right-of-way, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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EXHIBIT B
EXISTING STORM SEWER EASEMENT
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EXHIBIT C
AREA IMPROVEMENTS
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Exhibit C
7421 Lyndale Ave S – Woodlawn Terrace Cooperative
Area Improvements
Area Feature Ownership Construction and Installation
Responsibility
Maintenance,
Repair,
Replacement
Responsibility
Responsible
for the Cost of
Operation &
Maintenance
Inspection &
Maintenance
Cycle
Water Improvements
within Public Right-of-
Way
City Developer City City As needed
Water Improvements
within Private Property
and Easement
Developer Developer Developer Developer As needed
All Sanitary
Improvements (Up to
the main on Lyndale
Ave)
Developer Developer Developer Developer As needed
Stormwater Main
within Easement
City City City City As needed
Stormwater
Improvements (Up to
the main within the
Easement)
Developer
Developer Developer Developer As needed
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EXHIBIT D
PRIVATE AREA IMPROVEMENTS
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7.5' MIN
132' 4" PVC WATERMAIN
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109' - 6" PVC WATERMAIN
108' 4" PVC WATERMAIN
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PLAN
15
AS SHOWN XXX
XXXXXX
SCALE:
PLAN BY:
DESIGN BY:
CHECK BY:
SHEET
OF
WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONWOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE020896-000 SHIBANI BISSON4186006/28/202429WOODLAWN TERRACEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSWATER NOTES:
1.MINIMUM 18" VERTICAL SEPERATION BETWEEN
EXTERIOR OF WATERMAIN AND SEWER MAINS AT
CROSSINGS.
2.MAINLINE WATER SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LEAST
10 FEET HORIZONTALLY FROM ANY MANHOLE,
CATCH BASIN, OR OTHER SOURCE OF
CONTAMINATION SOURCE.
3.WATER AND SANITARY SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SEPARATION OF 1' MEASURED FROM OUTER
EDGE OF PIPE.
4.ALL SERVICE INSTALLATION TO BE OPEN CUT.
CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING
STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION (INCIDENTAL).
5.PROTECT ALL EXISTING PAVEMENTS
(INCIDENTAL).
6.CONTRACTOR SHALL USE SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTION METHODS TO MINIMIZE
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS.
7.4" SANITARY SEWER PIPE TO BE PVC SCHEDULE
40.
8.ALL SANITARY AND SANITARY SERVICES WITH
LESS THAN 7' OF COVER TO BE INSULATED.
9.SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS ARE
APPROXIMATE. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY
SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS PRIOR TO
MOBILIZING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.
10.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO EMPLOY A
REGISTERED AND LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER
WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PLUMBING
CONNECTIONS ON THIS PROJECT.
11.OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALVAGING AND
REINSTALLING INDIVIDUAL DECKS AND STAIRS.
12.SHORING MAY BE NEEDED WHEN WORKING
CLOSE TO UNITS. THIS IS INCIDENTAL TO THE
OTHER PAY ITEMS.
SCALE IN FEET
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V:
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PROPOSED WATERMAIN||
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EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MAIN>
EXISTING SANITARY STRUCTURES
PROPOSED WATER FITTINGS
STREET A
MATCHLINE STA: 110+50
SEE SHEET 16
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATERMAIN SPECIAL (SEE SPEC).
EXISTING PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN EXISTING PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO
EXISTING WATERMAINLYNDALE AVESTREET BSTREET B
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
1
107-12-2024ADDENDUM NO. 2209-10-2024CONSTRUCTION REVISION NO. 11
2
2
2
THIS DRAWING IS OUR RECORD KNOWLEDGE OF THE
PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED
- PROJECT ENGINEER - WSB
- CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER - WSB
SHIBANI BISSON
KATE ACHENBACH
DECEMBER 2024
INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT
WARRANTY AS TO ACCURACY. USERS
SHOULD FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS.
RECORD DRAWING
RECORD DRAWING CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION2024
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7.5' MIN
EX 51" RCP ARCH
INV: 835.87
TOP 6" WMELEV:837.13TOP 6" WMELEV:836.99TOP 6" WMELEV:834.34TOP 6" WMELEV:834.34470' 4" PVC WATERMAIN
45° BEND (2)45° BEND (2)K:\020896-000\Cad\Plan\020896-000-C-SSWR-WATR-PLAN.dwg 2/14/2025 11:05:26 AMWATERMAIN
PLAN
16
AS SHOWN XXX
XXXXXX
SCALE:
PLAN BY:
DESIGN BY:
CHECK BY:
SHEET
OF
WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONWOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE020896-000 SHIBANI BISSON4186006/28/202429WOODLAWN TERRACEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSSCALE IN FEET
0
V:
5 10
N
LEGEND
EXISTING WATERMAIN
PROPOSED WATERMAIN||
||
EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MAIN>
EXISTING SANITARY STRUCTURES
PROPOSED WATER FITTINGS
WATER NOTES:
1.MINIMUM 18" VERTICAL SEPERATION BETWEEN
EXTERIOR OF WATERMAIN AND SEWER MAINS AT
CROSSINGS.
2.MAINLINE WATER SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LEAST
10 FEET HORIZONTALLY FROM ANY MANHOLE,
CATCH BASIN, OR OTHER SOURCE OF
CONTAMINATION SOURCE.
3.WATER AND SANITARY SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SEPARATION OF 1' MEASURED FROM OUTER
EDGE OF PIPE.
4.ALL SERVICE INSTALLATION TO BE OPEN CUT.
CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING
STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION (INCIDENTAL).
5.PROTECT ALL EXISTING PAVEMENTS
(INCIDENTAL).
6.CONTRACTOR SHALL USE SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTION METHODS TO MINIMIZE
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS.
7.4" SANITARY SEWER PIPE TO BE PVC SCHEDULE
40.
8.ALL SANITARY AND SANITARY SERVICES WITH
LESS THAN 7' OF COVER TO BE INSULATED.
9.SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS ARE
APPROXIMATE. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY
SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS PRIOR TO
MOBILIZING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.
10.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO EMPLOY A
REGISTERED AND LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER
WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PLUMBING
CONNECTIONS ON THIS PROJECT.
11.OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALVAGING AND
REINSTALLING INDIVIDUAL DECKS AND STAIRS.
12.SHORING MAY BE NEEDED WHEN WORKING
CLOSE TO UNITS. THIS IS INCIDENTAL TO THE
OTHER PAY ITEMS.
SCALE IN FEET
0
H:
20 40
STREET BMATCHLINE STA: 106+00SEE SHEET 15MATCHLINE STA: 106+50SEE SHEET 15MATCHLINE STA: 151+00
SEE SHEET 17 MATCHLINE STA: 128+75
SEE SHEET 21 MATCHLINE STA: 115+25SEE SHEET 18EXISTING PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
10' MIN. SEPARATION
MEASURED FROM
OUTSIDE OF PIPE
24" MIN CLR
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
STREET A STREET C107-12-2024ADDENDUM NO. 2209-23-2024CONSTRUCTION REVISION NO. 21
11
2
UPDATED WATERMAIN OFFSET
FROM 18" TO 24" MIN.
THIS DRAWING IS OUR RECORD KNOWLEDGE OF THE
PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED
- PROJECT ENGINEER - WSB
- CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER - WSB
SHIBANI BISSON
KATE ACHENBACH
DECEMBER 2024
INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT
WARRANTY AS TO ACCURACY. USERS
SHOULD FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS.
RECORD DRAWING
RECORD DRAWING CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION2024
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GG
XXXXXXXXXXXXGGGGGXXXXXXXXXXXXACACACMBST>>>>>>>>>>150+00 151+00 151+40113+00114+001417182125VACANTVACANTVACANT113+00114+00||||||||||||||||||BLOW OFF HYDRANT
5'-4" DIP
TNH ELEV: 845.72
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||835
840
845
850
855
860
835
840
845
850
855
860
150+00 843.57843.6150+50 843.84843.5151+00 151+50
EX 12" RCP
INV: 838.22
114' 4" PVC WATERMAIN
45° BEND (4)
4" DIP
STA: 151+26.29ELEV: 834.37STA: 151+28.18ELEV: 836.00STA: 151+18.70ELEV: 834.37STA: 151+15.81ELEV: 836.00K:\020896-000\Cad\Plan\020896-000-C-SSWR-WATR-PLAN.dwg 2/14/2025 11:05:53 AMWATERMAIN
PLAN
17
AS SHOWN XXX
XXXXXX
SCALE:
PLAN BY:
DESIGN BY:
CHECK BY:
SHEET
OF
WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONWOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE020896-000 SHIBANI BISSON4186006/28/202429WOODLAWN TERRACEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSSCALE IN FEET
0
V:
5 10NLEGEND
EXISTING WATERMAIN
PROPOSED WATERMAIN||
||
EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MAIN>
EXISTING SANITARY STRUCTURES
PROPOSED WATER FITTINGS
WATER NOTES:
1.MINIMUM 18" VERTICAL SEPERATION BETWEEN
EXTERIOR OF WATERMAIN AND SEWER MAINS AT
CROSSINGS.
2.MAINLINE WATER SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LEAST
10 FEET HORIZONTALLY FROM ANY MANHOLE,
CATCH BASIN, OR OTHER SOURCE OF
CONTAMINATION SOURCE.
3.WATER AND SANITARY SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SEPARATION OF 1' MEASURED FROM OUTER
EDGE OF PIPE.
4.ALL SERVICE INSTALLATION TO BE OPEN CUT.
CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING
STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION (INCIDENTAL).
5.PROTECT ALL EXISTING PAVEMENTS
(INCIDENTAL).
6.CONTRACTOR SHALL USE SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTION METHODS TO MINIMIZE
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS.
7.4" SANITARY SEWER PIPE TO BE PVC SCHEDULE
40.
8.ALL SANITARY AND SANITARY SERVICES WITH
LESS THAN 7' OF COVER TO BE INSULATED.
9.SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS ARE
APPROXIMATE. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY
SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS PRIOR TO
MOBILIZING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.
10.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO EMPLOY A
REGISTERED AND LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER
WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PLUMBING
CONNECTIONS ON THIS PROJECT.
11.OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALVAGING AND
REINSTALLING INDIVIDUAL DECKS AND STAIRS.
12.SHORING MAY BE NEEDED WHEN WORKING
CLOSE TO UNITS. THIS IS INCIDENTAL TO THE
OTHER PAY ITEMS.
SCALE IN FEET
0
H:
20 40
STREET C
MATCHLINE STA: 114+00
SEE SHEET 16
MATCHLINE STA: 113+00
SEE SHEET 16
EXISTING PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
10' MIN. SEPARATION
MEASURED FROM
OUTSIDE OF PIPE
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
18" MIN CLR
7.5' MIN
5' MIN.
SEPERATION
5' MIN.
SEPERATION
5' MIN.
SEPERATION 107-12-2024ADDENDUM NO. 2209-10-2024CONSTRUCTION REVISION NO. 112
THIS DRAWING IS OUR RECORD KNOWLEDGE OF THE
PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED
- PROJECT ENGINEER - WSB
- CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER - WSB
SHIBANI BISSON
KATE ACHENBACH
DECEMBER 2024
INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT
WARRANTY AS TO ACCURACY. USERS
SHOULD FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS.
RECORD DRAWING
RECORD DRAWING CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION2024
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S
S
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LAUNDRY
76
VACANT
|
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850
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860
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850
855
860
843.19843.6114+50 843.49843.9115+00 843.75843.9115+50 844.01844.0116+00 844.27844.2116+50 844.57844.6117+00 845.05845.1117+50 845.64845.6118+00 846.05846.1118+50
7.5' MIN
TOP 6" WMELEV:836.34TOP 6" WMELEV:834.74TOP 6" WMELEV:834.74TOP 6" WMELEV:836.40402' 6" PVC WATERMAIN45° BEND (2)
45° BEND (2)K:\020896-000\Cad\Plan\020896-000-C-SSWR-WATR-PLAN.dwg 2/14/2025 11:06:23 AMWATERMAIN
PLAN
18
AS SHOWN XXX
XXXXXX
SCALE:
PLAN BY:
DESIGN BY:
CHECK BY:
SHEET
OF
WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONWOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE020896-000 SHIBANI BISSON4186006/28/202429WOODLAWN TERRACEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSSCALE IN FEET
0
V:
5 10
N
LEGEND
EXISTING WATERMAIN
PROPOSED WATERMAIN||
||
EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MAIN>
EXISTING SANITARY STRUCTURES
PROPOSED WATER FITTINGS
WATER NOTES:
1.MINIMUM 18" VERTICAL SEPERATION BETWEEN
EXTERIOR OF WATERMAIN AND SEWER MAINS AT
CROSSINGS.
2.MAINLINE WATER SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LEAST
10 FEET HORIZONTALLY FROM ANY MANHOLE,
CATCH BASIN, OR OTHER SOURCE OF
CONTAMINATION SOURCE.
3.WATER AND SANITARY SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SEPARATION OF 1' MEASURED FROM OUTER
EDGE OF PIPE.
4.ALL SERVICE INSTALLATION TO BE OPEN CUT.
CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING
STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION (INCIDENTAL).
5.PROTECT ALL EXISTING PAVEMENTS
(INCIDENTAL).
6.CONTRACTOR SHALL USE SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTION METHODS TO MINIMIZE
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS.
7.4" SANITARY SEWER PIPE TO BE PVC SCHEDULE
40.
8.ALL SANITARY AND SANITARY SERVICES WITH
LESS THAN 7' OF COVER TO BE INSULATED.
9.SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS ARE
APPROXIMATE. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY
SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS PRIOR TO
MOBILIZING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.
10.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO EMPLOY A
REGISTERED AND LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER
WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PLUMBING
CONNECTIONS ON THIS PROJECT.
11.OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALVAGING AND
REINSTALLING INDIVIDUAL DECKS AND STAIRS.
12.SHORING MAY BE NEEDED WHEN WORKING
CLOSE TO UNITS. THIS IS INCIDENTAL TO THE
OTHER PAY ITEMS.
SCALE IN FEET
0
H:
20 40
STREET D
MATCHLINE STA: 128+75
SEE SHEET 21 MATCHLINE STA: 118+50SEE SHEET 19MATCHLINE STA: 114+50SEE SHEET 16EXISTING PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO
EXISTING
WATER
SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO
EXISTING
WATER
SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO
EXISTING
WATER
SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
24" MIN CLR
STREET E
1
107-12-2024ADDENDUM NO. 2209-23-2024CONSTRUCTION REVISION NO. 21
1
UPDATED WATERMAIN OFFSET
FROM 18" TO 24" MIN.
2
REMOVE AND REPLACE 10'
OF SANITARY SEWER AT
WATERMAIN CROSSING.
CONNECT WITH MAX ADAPTOR
CONNECTOR.
2
THIS DRAWING IS OUR RECORD KNOWLEDGE OF THE
PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED
- PROJECT ENGINEER - WSB
- CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER - WSB
SHIBANI BISSON
KATE ACHENBACH
DECEMBER 2024
INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT
WARRANTY AS TO ACCURACY. USERS
SHOULD FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS.
RECORD DRAWING
RECORD DRAWING CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION2024
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122+00123+00124+00125+00 56
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LAUNDRY
59
VACANT
58
VACANT
61
VACANT
60
VACANT
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|4"X4" TEE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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840
845
850
855
860
835
840
845
850
855
860
845.64845.6118+00 846.05846.1118+50 846.31846.3119+00 846.60846.9119+50 846.99847.3120+00 847.39847.7120+50 847.80848.1121+00 848.14848.3121+50 848.06848.2122+00
7.5' MIN
400' 4" PVC WATERMAIN
4" DIP
K:\020896-000\Cad\Plan\020896-000-C-SSWR-WATR-PLAN.dwg 2/14/2025 11:06:53 AMWATERMAIN
PLAN
19
AS SHOWN XXX
XXXXXX
SCALE:
PLAN BY:
DESIGN BY:
CHECK BY:
SHEET
OF
WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONWOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE020896-000 SHIBANI BISSON4186006/28/202429WOODLAWN TERRACEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSSCALE IN FEET
0
V:
5 10
N
LEGEND
EXISTING WATERMAIN
PROPOSED WATERMAIN||
||
EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MAIN>
EXISTING SANITARY STRUCTURES
PROPOSED WATER FITTINGS
WATER NOTES:
1.MINIMUM 18" VERTICAL SEPERATION BETWEEN
EXTERIOR OF WATERMAIN AND SEWER MAINS AT
CROSSINGS.
2.MAINLINE WATER SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LEAST
10 FEET HORIZONTALLY FROM ANY MANHOLE,
CATCH BASIN, OR OTHER SOURCE OF
CONTAMINATION SOURCE.
3.WATER AND SANITARY SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SEPARATION OF 1' MEASURED FROM OUTER
EDGE OF PIPE.
4.ALL SERVICE INSTALLATION TO BE OPEN CUT.
CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING
STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION (INCIDENTAL).
5.PROTECT ALL EXISTING PAVEMENTS
(INCIDENTAL).
6.CONTRACTOR SHALL USE SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTION METHODS TO MINIMIZE
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS.
7.4" SANITARY SEWER PIPE TO BE PVC SCHEDULE
40.
8.ALL SANITARY AND SANITARY SERVICES WITH
LESS THAN 7' OF COVER TO BE INSULATED.
9.SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS ARE
APPROXIMATE. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY
SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS PRIOR TO
MOBILIZING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.
10.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO EMPLOY A
REGISTERED AND LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER
WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PLUMBING
CONNECTIONS ON THIS PROJECT.
11.OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALVAGING AND
REINSTALLING INDIVIDUAL DECKS AND STAIRS.
12.SHORING MAY BE NEEDED WHEN WORKING
CLOSE TO UNITS. THIS IS INCIDENTAL TO THE
OTHER PAY ITEMS.
SCALE IN FEET
0
H:
20 40
STREET DMATCHLINE STA: 118+50SEE SHEET 18MATCHLINE STA: 121+75
SEE SHEET20
EXISTING PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO
EXISTING
WATER
SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN 107-12-2024ADDENDUM NO. 21
THIS DRAWING IS OUR RECORD KNOWLEDGE OF THE
PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED
- PROJECT ENGINEER - WSB
- CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER - WSB
SHIBANI BISSON
KATE ACHENBACH
DECEMBER 2024
INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT
WARRANTY AS TO ACCURACY. USERS
SHOULD FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS.
RECORD DRAWING
RECORD DRAWING CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION2024
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SCALE:
PLAN BY:
DESIGN BY:
CHECK BY:
SHEET
OF
WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONWOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE020896-000 SHIBANI BISSON4186006/28/202429WOODLAWN TERRACEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSSCALE IN FEET
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PROPOSED WATER FITTINGS
WATER NOTES:
1.MINIMUM 18" VERTICAL SEPERATION BETWEEN
EXTERIOR OF WATERMAIN AND SEWER MAINS AT
CROSSINGS.
2.MAINLINE WATER SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LEAST
10 FEET HORIZONTALLY FROM ANY MANHOLE,
CATCH BASIN, OR OTHER SOURCE OF
CONTAMINATION SOURCE.
3.WATER AND SANITARY SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SEPARATION OF 1' MEASURED FROM OUTER
EDGE OF PIPE.
4.ALL SERVICE INSTALLATION TO BE OPEN CUT.
CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING
STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION (INCIDENTAL).
5.PROTECT ALL EXISTING PAVEMENTS
(INCIDENTAL).
6.CONTRACTOR SHALL USE SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTION METHODS TO MINIMIZE
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS.
7.4" SANITARY SEWER PIPE TO BE PVC SCHEDULE
40.
8.ALL SANITARY AND SANITARY SERVICES WITH
LESS THAN 7' OF COVER TO BE INSULATED.
9.SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS ARE
APPROXIMATE. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY
SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS PRIOR TO
MOBILIZING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.
10.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO EMPLOY A
REGISTERED AND LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER
WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PLUMBING
CONNECTIONS ON THIS PROJECT.
11.OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALVAGING AND
REINSTALLING INDIVIDUAL DECKS AND STAIRS.
12.SHORING MAY BE NEEDED WHEN WORKING
CLOSE TO UNITS. THIS IS INCIDENTAL TO THE
OTHER PAY ITEMS.
SCALE IN FEET
0
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20 40
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SEE SHEET 19
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ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED ELEVATION
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WATER SERVICE
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WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN 107-12-2024ADDENDUM NO. 21
1
THIS DRAWING IS OUR RECORD KNOWLEDGE OF THE
PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED
- PROJECT ENGINEER - WSB
- CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER - WSB
SHIBANI BISSON
KATE ACHENBACH
DECEMBER 2024
INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT
WARRANTY AS TO ACCURACY. USERS
SHOULD FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS.
RECORD DRAWING
RECORD DRAWING CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION2024
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
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WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONWOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE020896-000 SHIBANI BISSON4186006/28/202429WOODLAWN TERRACEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSSCALE IN FEET
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EXISTING SANITARY STRUCTURES
PROPOSED WATER FITTINGS
WATER NOTES:
1.MINIMUM 18" VERTICAL SEPERATION BETWEEN
EXTERIOR OF WATERMAIN AND SEWER MAINS AT
CROSSINGS.
2.MAINLINE WATER SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LEAST
10 FEET HORIZONTALLY FROM ANY MANHOLE,
CATCH BASIN, OR OTHER SOURCE OF
CONTAMINATION SOURCE.
3.WATER AND SANITARY SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SEPARATION OF 1' MEASURED FROM OUTER
EDGE OF PIPE.
4.ALL SERVICE INSTALLATION TO BE OPEN CUT.
CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING
STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION (INCIDENTAL).
5.PROTECT ALL EXISTING PAVEMENTS
(INCIDENTAL).
6.CONTRACTOR SHALL USE SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTION METHODS TO MINIMIZE
CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS.
7.4" SANITARY SEWER PIPE TO BE PVC SCHEDULE
40.
8.ALL SANITARY AND SANITARY SERVICES WITH
LESS THAN 7' OF COVER TO BE INSULATED.
9.SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS ARE
APPROXIMATE. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY
SERVICE CONNECTION LOCATIONS PRIOR TO
MOBILIZING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.
10.CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO EMPLOY A
REGISTERED AND LICENSED MASTER PLUMBER
WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PLUMBING
CONNECTIONS ON THIS PROJECT.
11.OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR SALVAGING AND
REINSTALLING INDIVIDUAL DECKS AND STAIRS.
12.SHORING MAY BE NEEDED WHEN WORKING
CLOSE TO UNITS. THIS IS INCIDENTAL TO THE
OTHER PAY ITEMS.
SCALE IN FEET
0
H:
20 40
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PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICECONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
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WATER SERVICE
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WATER SERVICE
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WATER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
WATER SERVICE
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE WATERMAIN
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE WATERMAIN
24" MIN CLR
1
1 107-12-2024ADDENDUM NO. 2209-23-2024CONSTRUCTION REVISION NO. 21
UPDATED WATERMAIN OFFSET
FROM 18" TO 24" MIN.
REMOVE AND REPLACE 10'
OF SANITARY SEWER AT
WATERMAIN CROSSING.
CONNECT WITH MAX ADAPTOR
CONNECTOR.
2
THIS DRAWING IS OUR RECORD KNOWLEDGE OF THE
PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED
- PROJECT ENGINEER - WSB
- CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER - WSB
SHIBANI BISSON
KATE ACHENBACH
DECEMBER 2024
INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT
WARRANTY AS TO ACCURACY. USERS
SHOULD FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS.
RECORD DRAWING
RECORD DRAWING CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION2024
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SCALE:
PLAN BY:
DESIGN BY:
CHECK BY:
SHEET
OF
WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONWOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE020896-000 SHIBANI BISSON4186006/28/202429WOODLAWN TERRACEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSSANITARY SEWER NOTES:
1.MINIMUM 18" VERTICAL SEPARATION BETWEEN
EXTERIOR OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS AT
CROSSINGS.
2.WATER AND SAANITARY SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SEPERATION OF 1' MEASURED FROM OUTER
EDGE OF PIPE.
3.CONNECT TO WATER SERVICE OF EACH UNIT.
THIS INCLUDES CONNECTION TO EXISTING
METER.
4.ALL SERVICE INSTALLATIONS TO BE OPEN CUT.
CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING
STRUCTURE DURING EXCAVATION (INCIDENTAL).
5.UNITS ARE NOT TO BE MOVED WHILE INSTALLING
SANITARY SEWER MAIN AND SERVICES.
SCALE IN FEET
0
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20 40
SCALE IN FEET
0
V:
5 10
N
STREET A
EXISTING PROFILE
ABOVE SANITARY
SEWER
EXISTING PROFILE
ABOVE SANITARY SEWER
PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE SANITARY SEWER
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SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
CONNECT TO EXISTING
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EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE SANITARY SEWER PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE SANITARY SEWER
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE SANITARY SEWER
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE SANITARY
SEWER
PROPOSED PROFILE
ABOVE SANITARY SEWER
MAX ADAPTOR CONNECTOR
OR EQUAL 209-10-2024CONSTRUCTION REVISION NO. 12
THIS DRAWING IS OUR RECORD KNOWLEDGE OF THE
PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED
- PROJECT ENGINEER - WSB
- CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER - WSB
SHIBANI BISSON
KATE ACHENBACH
DECEMBER 2024
INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT
WARRANTY AS TO ACCURACY. USERS
SHOULD FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS.
RECORD DRAWING
RECORD DRAWING CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION2024
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PLAN
22R
AS SHOWN KEA
KAKKEA
SCALE:
PLAN BY:
DESIGN BY:
CHECK BY:
SHEET
OF
WSB PROJECT NO.I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION,OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MYDIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULYLICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THELAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.LIC. NO:DATE:REVISIONSNO.DATEDESCRIPTIONWOODLAWN TERRACE COOPERATIVE020896-000 SHIBANI BISSON4186006/28/202429WOODLAWN TERRACEINFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTSSANITARY SEWER NOTES:
1.MINIMUM 18" VERTICAL SEPARATION BETWEEN
EXTERIOR OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS AT
CROSSINGS.
2.WATER AND SAANITARY SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
SEPERATION OF 1' MEASURED FROM OUTER
EDGE OF PIPE.
3.CONNECT TO WATER SERVICE OF EACH UNIT.
THIS INCLUDES CONNECTION TO EXISTING
METER.
4.ALL SERVICE INSTALLATIONS TO BE OPEN CUT.
CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING
STRUCTURE DURING EXCAVATION (INCIDENTAL).
5.UNITS ARE NOT TO BE MOVED WHILE INSTALLING
SANITARY SEWER MAIN AND SERVICES.
SCALE IN FEET
0
H:
20 40
SCALE IN FEET
0
V:
5 10
N
STREET A
PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE STORM SEWER
LEGEND
PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER MAIN>
EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MAIN>
EXISTING SANITARY STRUCTURES
PROPOSED SANITARY STRUCTURES
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE STORM SEWER PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE STORM SEWER
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE STORM SEWER PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE STORM SEWER
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE STORM SEWER
EXISTING STORM STRUCTURE
PROPOSED DRAINAGE STRUCTURE
ST
EXISTING STORM SEWER PIPE
PROPOSED STORM SEWER PIPE
1 109-10-2024CONSTRUCTION REVISION NO. 1209-23-2024CONSTRUCTION REVISION NO. 2PROPOSED ELEVATION
ABOVE STORM SEWER
EXISTING ELEVATION
ABOVE STORM SEWER
2
CONSTRUCT
SAFL BAFFLE IN
STORM SEWER
MANHOLE.
2
THIS DRAWING IS OUR RECORD KNOWLEDGE OF THE
PROJECT AS CONSTRUCTED
- PROJECT ENGINEER - WSB
- CONSTRUCTION OBSERVER - WSB
SHIBANI BISSON
KATE ACHENBACH
DECEMBER 2024
INFORMATION IS FURNISHED WITHOUT
WARRANTY AS TO ACCURACY. USERS
SHOULD FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND
ELEVATIONS.
RECORD DRAWING
RECORD DRAWING CONTRACTOR:PARK CONSTRUCTION2024
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City Council Meeting 4/14/2026
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item: 7.c.
Report Prepared By:
Jake Whipple, Civil Engineer
Department Director:
Kristin Asher, Public Works Director
Item for Consideration:
Approval of the bid tabulation and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute a contract with Visu-Sewer for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining Cured-in-
Place-Pipe (CIPP) Project in the amount of $790,929.60, and authorize the City
Manager to approve contract changes up to $175,000 without further City Council
consideration.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City is continuing to renew outdated sanitary sewer infrastructure throughout
Richfield by implementing its CIPP sewer lining program. The project area for 2026
sewer lining can generally be understood to be those neighborhoods between 12th
Avenue South and Cedar Avenue South, south of 73rd Street, in southeast Richfield.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
By Motion: Approve the bid tabulation and authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute a contract with Visu-Sewer for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Lining CIPP
Project in the amount of $790,929.60, and authorize the City Manager to approve
contract changes up to $175,000 without further City Council consideration.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
• The City’s 120 miles of sanitary sewer collection system was installed in the late
1950’s. The material used at that time was Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP). Over time,
the VCP ages and can allow roots to intrude through joints which can result
partial blockage of the main lines.
• Technological advances now allow us to repair these sewer mains without
digging up the road through a process called Cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP). This
procedure involves the insertion of a liner into the existing VCP sanitary main. It
expands and adheres to the main and then hardens to a schedule 40 PVC
consistency and results in what is essentially a "new" pipe within the old pipe.
After the liner hardens, the individual service connections are then reopened and
placed back into service.
• This year's project will be the sixth effort in a multi-year approach to rehabilitate
the sanitary sewer mains. Maintenance records, televising reports, and asset
properties (age, material, etc.) are considered in the utility risk model. Areas that
are found to be the most critical are being addressed first and other areas will
follow. The end result will be lining the entire sanitary main system.
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EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
Equity: Executing an agreement like this is standard city business. City staff is
prioritizing aging infrastructure that poses the highest risk of failure. This proactive
approach not only addresses critical infrastructure needs but also enhances public
health by helping to prevent sewer backups and leaks.
Strategic Initiatives: Lining sanitary sewer pipes instead of replacing them is a good
strategy for sustainable infrastructure financing, as it results in a like-new quality pipe
without the high cost of full replacement.
POLICIES (RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, STATUTES, ETC.)
Contracts estimated to have a value over $175,000 must be made by sealed bids,
solicited by public notice, and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• Public Works staff is in communication with the prospective contractor about the
project schedule.
• Award of the contract at the April 14, 2026 City Council meeting will allow the
contractor to begin ordering construction materials and will ensure project
completion by the end of Fall 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
• Seven bids were opened and read aloud at the bid opening on March 12, 2026,
ranging from $790,929.60 to $1,086,934.40
• This project is programmed in the 2026 CIB and will be funded using sanitary
sewer enterprise funds.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
• The bid opening held on March 12, 2026 was in accordance with legal
requirements.
• The ad for bid was published on February 12, 2026 in the Sun Current and
February 3, 2026 on QuestCDN.
• The City Attorney will review the final construction contract prior to execution by
the Mayor and City Manager.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026-03-12 CIPP Sanitary Sewer Lining Bid Minutes and Bid Sheet (R1)
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening
March 12, 2026
2:00 p.m.
PROJECT: 2026 CIPP Sanitary Sewer Lining
Bid No.: 2026-02
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015 and the City Code, a meeting of the Administrative Staff was
called by City Clerk Friedrich who announced the purpose of the meeting was to receive; open and read aloud
bids for the 2026 CIPP Sanitary Sewer Lining, as advertised in the official newspaper on February 12, 2026,
and published in www.questcdn.com on February 3, 2026.
Present: Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk
Mark McKinley, Administrative Assistant
Jake Whipple, Civil Engineer
Matt Hardegger, Transportation Engineer
Oliva Wycklendt, Project Engineer
Russ Lupkes, Utilities Superintendent
Scott Kulzer, Senior Analyst
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Bidder’s Name Bond Non-
Collusion
Intent to
Comply
Responsible
Contractor
Certificate
Total Base Bid
Visu-Sewer Provided Provided Provided Provided $790.929.60
Hydro-Klean Provided Provided Provided Provided $824,745.12
Sak Construction, LLC Provided Provided Provided Provided $896,677.50
Vortex Services MN, LLC Provided Provided Provided Provided $906,389.00
Insituform Technologies USA,
LLC Provided Provided Provided Provided $941,071.48
National Power Rodding
Corp. Provided Provided Provided Provided $1,028,890.00
Veit and Company, Inc. Provided Provided Provided Provided $1,086,934.40
City Clerk Friedrich noted the bids would be tabulated and considered at a future City Council
Meeting.
_______________________
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk
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2026 - City of Richfield - Sanitary Sewer CIPP Project (#10022458)
Owner: Richfield, MN City of
Solicitor: Richfield, MN City of
03/12/2026 02:00 PM CDT
Engineer Estimate Visu-Sewer Hydro-Klean SAK Construction, LLC Vortex Services MN, LLC
Section Title Line Item Item Code Item Description UofM Quantity Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension
2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Project $0.00 $790,929.60 $824,745.12 $896,677.50 $906,389.00
1 -MOBILIZATION Ea 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $80,221.32 $80,221.32 $31,920.00 $31,920.00 $11,500.00 $11,500.00
2 -9-INCH CIPP SANITARY SEWER LINING Ln Ft 22906 $31.60 $723,829.60 $30.30 $694,051.80 $33.75 $773,077.50 $36.50 $836,069.00
3 -10-INCH CIPP SANITARY SEWER LINING Ln Ft 1380 $45.00 $62,100.00 $34.40 $47,472.00 $61.00 $84,180.00 $39.00 $53,820.00
4 -POINT REPAIR BY GROUT Ea 5 $500.00 $2,500.00 $600.00 $3,000.00 $1,500.00 $7,500.00 $1,000.00 $5,000.00
Base Bid Total:$0.00 $790,929.60 $824,745.12 $896,677.50 $906,389.00
Engineer Estimate Insituform Technologies USA, LLC National Power Rodding Corp Veit & Company, Inc.
Section Title Line Item Item Code Item Description UofM Quantity Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension Unit Price Extension
2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Project $0.00 $941,071.48 $1,028,890.00 $1,086,934.40
1 -MOBILIZATION Ea 1 $50,005.40 $50,005.40 $165,000.00 $165,000.00 $47,000.00 $47,000.00
2 -9-INCH CIPP SANITARY SEWER LINING Ln Ft 22906 $34.93 $800,106.58 $35.00 $801,710.00 $42.40 $971,214.40
3 -10-INCH CIPP SANITARY SEWER LINING Ln Ft 1380 $60.02 $82,827.60 $36.00 $49,680.00 $44.00 $60,720.00
4 -POINT REPAIR BY GROUT Ea 5 $1,626.38 $8,131.90 $2,500.00 $12,500.00 $1,600.00 $8,000.00
Base Bid Total:$0.00 $941,071.48 $1,028,890.00 $1,086,934.40
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City Council Meeting 4/14/2026
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item: 7.d.
Report Prepared By:
Jake Whipple, Civil Engineer
Department Director:
Kristin Asher, Public Works Director
Item for Consideration:
Approval of the bid tabulation and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute a contract with GMH Asphalt Corporation for the 2026 Mill and Overlay
Project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
For roads that are adequate candidates, mill and overlay is a cost-effective
maintenance solution that provides most of the benefits of new road construction at a
fraction of the cost. The surface is milled to remove the top 2"-3" of asphalt before a
new asphalt layer is applied or "overlaid", improving the surface integrity of the road and
eliminating patching needs. Typically, in Richfield, the base layer of our roads are in
good condition and make great candidates for mill and overlay. In conjunction with
regular maintenance, the life of a roadway can be extended well beyond the original
intended life of 20-30 years. Stormwater catch basins and accesshole structures in the
project area are inspected and repaired as part of the preparation for a mill and overlay
project.
This year, approximately .5 miles of residential roads and a City parking lot have been
identified for mill and overlay in 2026:
• Cedar Avenue South from 68th Street and going north to the dead-end near the
Cedar Avenue Liquor Store;
• 64th Street from Lyndale to Harriet Avenue South; and
• Richfield Water Treatment Plant parking lot.
Bids for the mill and overlay project were opened on March 24, 2026. GMH Asphalt
Corporation was the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $208,503.50.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
By Motion: Approve the bid tabulation and authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute a contract with GMH Asphalt Corporation for the 2026 Mill and Overlay
Project in the amount of $208,503.50, and authorize the City Manager to approve
contract changes up to $175,000 without further City Council consideration.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
• As part of the City’s street maintenance program, cracked and heaved sidewalk,
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curb, gutter, catch basins, accesshole collars, and other concrete work is
completed each year in advance of any planned mill and overlay.
• Richfield's residential roads were originally constructed between 1972 and 1977.
A pavement management program began in 1980. That policy direction was set
to protect the City’s capital investment in our roads and maintain a high-quality
roadway system in Richfield.
• The City’s ongoing preventive maintenance pavement management program is
essential in delaying the costs associated with total road reconstruction.
• The roads being resurfaced this year were identified for resurfacing years ago as
part of the Accelerated Mill and Overlay Program, but the work could not be
completed due to conflicting private and/or public projects.
EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
Equity: Executing an agreement like this is standard city business. City staff is focusing
on prioritizing aging infrastructure that poses the highest risk of failure and/or is in the
worst condition.
Strategic Initiatives: Mill and Overlay instead of full road reconstruction is a good
strategy for sustainable infrastructure financing, as it results in a like-new quality road
without the high cost of full reconstruction.
POLICIES (RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, STATUTES, ETC.)
• Contracts estimated to have a value over $175,000 must be made by sealed
bids, solicited by public notice, and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
• The City has adopted a pavement management program to maintain the quality
of the road system and prolong the life of the capital investment made in our
streets.
• Per the City's American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, sidewalks,
trails, and crossings in the project area are brought into compliance with the
current ADA requirements.
CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
• Public Works staff is in communication with the prospective contractor about the
project schedule.
• Award of the contract at the April 14, 2026 City Council meeting will allow the
contractor to begin ordering construction materials and will ensure project
completion by the end of Fall 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
• Six bids were opened and read aloud at the bid opening on March 24th, 2026,
ranging from $208,503.50 to $238,420.00
• This project is programmed in the 2026 CIB and will be funded using franchise
fees.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
• The bid opening held on March 24, 2026 was in accordance with legal
requirements.
• The ad for bid was published on February 26, 2026 in the Sun Current and
February 19, 2026 on QuestCDN.
• The City Attorney will review the final construction contract prior to execution by
the Mayor and City Manager.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026-03-24 Mill and Overlay Bid Minutes
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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
Bid Opening March 24, 2026 2:00 p.m. PROJECT: 2026 Mill and Overlay Bid No.: 2026-03
Pursuant to requirements of Resolution No. 1015 and the City Code, a meeting of the Administrative Staff was called by Administrative Assistant McKinley who announced the purpose of the meeting was to receive; open and read aloud bids for the 2026 Mill and Overlay project, as advertised in the official newspaper on February 26, 2026, and published in www.questcdn.com on February 19, 2026. Present: Mark McKinley, Administrative Assistant Oliva Wycklendt, Project Engineer Scott Kulzer, Senior Analyst
The following bids were submitted and read aloud:
Bidder’s Name Bond Non-Collusion Intent to Comply
Responsible Contractor Certificate
Total Base Bid
GMH Asphalt Corp. Provided Provided Provided Provided $208,503.50
Bituminous Roadways Inc. Provided Provided Provided Provided $209,706.85
Valley Paving, Inc. Provided Provided Provided Provided $226,279.75
Park Construction Company Provided Provided Provided Provided $226,550.50
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. Provided Provided Provided Provided $231,215.80
McNamara Contracting Provided Provided Provided Provided $238,420.00
Administrative Assistant McKinley noted the bids would be tabulated and considered at the April 14,
2026, City Council Meeting.
_______________________ Mark McKinley, Administrative Assistant
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City Council Meeting 4/14/2026
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item: 7.e.
Report Prepared By:
Scott Kulzer, Senior Analyst
Department Director:
Kristin Asher, Public Works Director
Item for Consideration:
Approval of a resolution prohibiting on-street parking on County State Aid
Highway 52 (Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to 66th Street.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The upcoming Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Project roadway design will not have
space to accommodate on-street parking of any kind from 77th Street to 66th Street. At
present, on-street parking is allowed on Sundays in certain areas. The no-parking
resolution under consideration will effectively remove the Sunday exception for on-street
parking on Nicollet and result in a uniform on-street parking prohibition from 77th Street
to 66th Street, which is required to support the function of the future roadway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
By Motion: Approve the resolution prohibiting on-street parking on County State
Aid Highway 52 (Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to 66th Street.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Hennepin County has planned a full reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 52
(Nicollet Avenue) for 2026. Public engagement and outreach began in August of 2023
and consisted of four phases of engagement following Richfield's Public Engagement
Policy for Public Works projects. The City Council adopted a resolution supporting the
project layout at the October 8, 2024 City Council meeting. The project layout can be
viewed by navigating to the Hennepin County Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction web page
or by contacting Richfield Public Works.
EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
Approval of this resolution is routine City business in preparation for a cooperative
construction project.
POLICIES (RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, STATUTES, ETC.)
• The resolution under consideration formalizes the City's intent to prohibit parking
along the entire Nicollet Avenue corridor from 77th Street to 66th Street.
• The resolution under consideration will supersede any other resolution that
previously governed on-street parking in this project corridor.
CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
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The project is scheduled to begin in Summer 2026 which makes adoption of this
resolution timely.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact as it relates to this resolution.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City Attorney has reviewed the resolution and will be available to answer questions.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026-04-14 Resolution Nicollet No Parking
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING PARKING AND DIRECTING INSTALLATION OF UPDATED TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS WHERE NECESSARY ALONG COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 52 (NICOLLET AVENUE) FROM 77TH STREET TO 66TH STREET
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has programmed a reconstruction project along
County State Aid Highway 52 (Nicollet Avenue) from 77th Street to 66th Street for
construction beginning in 2026; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County and the City of Richfield collaboratively worked
with each other and the community to complete the preferred concept design for the
future roadway, which was approved on October 8, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the preferred concept design for the roadway will not have sufficient
space for any on-street parking on Nicollet Avenue from 77th Street to 66th Street
following construction completion; and
WHEREAS, insufficient space for on-street parking necessitates that the City
prohibit parking for the entire length of Nicollet Avenue from 77th Street to 66th Street
now and into the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield that:
1. On-street parking on both sides of County State Aid Highway 52 (Nicollet
Avenue) from 77th Street to 66th Street is prohibited at any time; and
2. Any existing traffic control signage that is contrary to the parking prohibitions set
forth in this resolution shall be removed as part of the reconstruction project; and
3. Hennepin County is authorized to place appropriate new signage to serve the
intent of this resolution as part of the reconstruction project; and
4. When the aforementioned traffic control signs have been so erected on said
streets, they shall be official traffic control signs of the City of Richfield and failure
to observe such signs shall constitute a violation of the traffic ordinances of this
City; and
5. This resolution supersedes and nullifies any existing resolution, or part thereof,
that is contrary to or inconsistent with the parking prohibition for the boundaries
identified herein.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of
April, 2026. Mary B. Supple, Mayor ATTEST: Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk
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City Council Meeting 4/14/2026
Agenda Section: Consent Calendar
Agenda Item: 7.f.
Report Prepared By:
Rachel Lindholm, Sustainability Coordinator
Department Director:
Karl Huemiller, Recreation Director
Item for Consideration:
Approval of the updated Climate Action Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Richfield's Climate Action Plan (CAP) was first written in 2020 and was intended to be a
short-term, five-year document guiding the city's climate work. As initiatives have been
started, actions have been completed, technologies have improved, and the effects of
climate change have become increasingly noticeable, it became apparent that the City's
CAP needed to be updated. This revised plan keeps the same focus areas as before
and adds two new ones to emphasize the role of public health and emergency
management planning as well as the crucial role that internal capacity plays. Staff
worked to update the actions, rewriting some, and introducing new ones as the City's
sustainability budget and capacity has grown. This plan will continue to guide climate
work in Richfield, helping to provide education and resources to all community members
and building a more sustainable and adaptable Richfield.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
By Motion: Approve the updated Climate Action Plan.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
• The first CAP was written in 2020 and approved by Council in October 2020.
• The City's first GHG emissions inventory and analysis was conducted in 2023.
• City staff contracted with Local Climate Solutions in 2025 to write an updated
CAP for Richfield.
• A draft of the CAP was brought to the Sustainability Commission at their January
2026 meeting and commissioners submitted comments for edits both before and
after that meeting.
• Other city staff in Recreation, Public Works, Community Development, and
Public Safety submitted comments and talked with the Sustainability Coordinator
between January and March.
• The draft CAP was brought to a Council work session on February 24, 2026.
Council gave comments and indicated that once the draft was edited, the final
version would be supported for approval.
EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
This plan builds on previous strategic plan items related to climate projects that have
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been completed.
This updated CAP increases our focus on equity in several ways. The vulnerability
assessment highlights specific parts of the community population that are adversely
impacted by a variety of climate hazards in different ways, including seniors, children
under 5, outdoor workers, renters, people that speak English as a second language or
not at all, immunocompromised people, and others. When we are able to understand
how folks are affected differently by the same event/condition, it then becomes easier to
tailor education, outreach, and resources to meet varying needs. The plan also includes
many graphics and maps showing how different parts of Richfield are impacted by
flooding, extreme heat, and food insecurity. This again helps the city and others do
targeted outreach and provide assistance to those who may need it the most in certain
situations. Lastly, the CAP and actions in it recognize financial barriers to adopting
sustainable behavior change and works to eliminate this by providing free resources
and suggesting initiatives like a cost-share pilot program.
POLICIES (RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, STATUTES, ETC.)
N/A
CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
The goals of the Climate Action Plan will be integrated into the Parks Master Plan,
Forest Management Plan, and Comprehensive Plan. Timely approval of the Climate
Action Plan will prevent delays in these other important planning processes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Any individual financial impacts of specific actions in the CAP will be considered as
needed. Some actions have no financial impact and others will need to be integrated
into budgets, need grant funding or other one-time funding sources. Many funding
options are available, including county and state grants, the existing sustainability
budget, other department budgets, partnerships, and more.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
Any individual legal considerations will be reviewed on an individual action/project basis.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
None
ATTACHMENTS
1. 20260402 Richfield CAP Update
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City of Richfield April 2026
Climate Action Plan Update
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Plan prepared by Local Climate Solutions Graphics by Jess Vetrano Special thanks to City of Richfield Staff
Contents
No. 01 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �1
Plan Update .................................................2
Climate Action Accomplishments ...............................3
No. 02 Climate Snapshot � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ....................................4
Climate Change in Richfield ....................................5
Vulnerability Assessment ......................................8
No. 03 Action Plan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14
Goal 1 Develop & Promote Energy Efficiency ..................15
Goal 2 Develop & Promote Sustainable Transportation .........17
Goal 3 Promote Renewable Energy Installation & Purchasing ....18
Goal 4 Encourage Sustainable Design & Building Practices ......19
Goal 5 Strengthen & Expand Natural Resource Management ...20
Goal 6 Reduce Waste Generated ............................22
Goal 7 Improve Access to Local & Healthy Food ..............24
Goal 8 Build Resilience Through Emergency Preparedness & Public Health .....................................25
Goal 9 Strengthen Internal Capacity ..........................26
City of Richfield April 2026
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / IntroduCtIonNo. 01 Introduction
This document is an updated version
of the Climate Action Plan (CAP),
refined to reflect the City’s progress,
reassess priorities, and incorporate
emerging technologies, policies,
and community needs. Richfield has
made considerable progress toward
its climate goals over the past five
years, completing many of the actions
included in the original plan. This
updated CAP builds on that momentum
and advances the City’s long-term goal
of becoming carbon neutral.
As the global temperature rises and climate
systems shift, local weather patterns are becoming
more volatile and unpredictable. It is increasingly
important to reduce emissions and prepare for
the climate impacts that have already begun.
These climate impacts will continue to affect
everyone, with a disproportionate effect on
marginalized populations. This means our friends,
family, and neighbors who are especially at risk,
including those who are seniors, people of color,
people with disabilities, non-English speakers,
low-income households, and those who are
immunocompromised.
The Richfield community has a wealth of diversity
and is committed to ensuring equity in all services
and projects. This CAP reinforces that commitment
by outlining strategies that support the well-being
of our community members. Addressing climate
change in Richfield is an opportunity for cleaner
indoor and outdoor air, more stable energy and
transportation costs, expanded access to healthy
food, complete transportation systems, more active
living, and healthy urban ecosystems—all of which
help to create a more connected, equitable, and
climate-resilient community.
This CAP details actions to help achieve both
short- and long-term goals for Richfield’s
sustainability efforts. The actions stem from policies
included in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, as
well as staff and resident input, and are aimed at
achieving the following nine goals:
1� Develop & Promote Energy Efficiency
2� Develop & Promote Sustainable Transportation
3� Promote Renewable Energy Installation &
Purchasing
4� Encourage Sustainable Design & Building
Practices
5� Strengthen & Expand Natural Resources
6� Reduce Waste Generated
7� Improve Access to Local & Healthy Food
8� Build Resilience through Emergency
Preparedness & Public Health
9� Strengthen Internal Capacity
As the climate continues to change, the
technologies, policies, and best practices needed
to address the causes of climate change will also
evolve. The City of Richfield will modify its efforts to
meet emerging needs and opportunities alongside
these changes. Continued success will require
collaboration across the community, with roles
for residents, businesses, institutions, and City
government. By working together, Richfield can
prepare for future climate impacts while achieving
meaningful benefits today.
City of Richfield 1 April 2026
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / IntroduCtIonPlan update
The original CAP was designed to be reviewed
and updated regularly to reflect progress, new
opportunities, and evolving community needs.
Since its adoption, several factors have prompted
the City to refine and expand the plan:
Significant progress on climate action:
Many of the actions outlined in the 2020 CAP
have been partially or fully achieved. There is
an opportunity to build on that progress and
identify new priorities.
updated emissions reduction goals:
There is a greater sense of urgency to reduce
emissions more rapidly as we approach the
long-range 1.5°C target set in the Paris Climate
Agreement. This CAP adopts the goal to reduce
emissions 50% (from 2018) by 2030 and to be
carbon neutral by 2050.
Gaps in public health and emergency preparedness:
Increasing climate hazards have underscored
the need to better integrate public health, social
vulnerability, and emergency preparedness
into the CAP. This plan includes a vulnerability
assessment of how residents, natural resources,
and infrastructure may be impacted by climate
hazards. A new goal has also been added to
bolster the plan.
technological advancements in clean energy:
Improvements in thermal energy systems,
battery storage, and electric appliances
have made electrification more feasible,
cost-effective, and appealing for residents
and businesses. For example, innovations in
geothermal energy have achieved efficiencies
of 500%, meaning the energy output is five
times greater than the energy input. These
systems can be networked so that multiple
buildings can take advantage of the thermal
energy source. Cold climate air source heat
pumps can efficiently produce heat down to
negative 20°F, improving their reliability in
a cold weather state. Lastly, battery storage
technologies have improved while costs have
gone down, making them a more viable source
of back-up electricity.
Each of these factors is reflected in the updated
CAP, creating a more comprehensive and
actionable roadmap for advancing climate
action in Richfield. The remainder of the CAP
is organized to 1) summarize progress made
to date, 2) provide background information on
GHG emissions in the city, 3) highlight projected
climate hazards as well as the potential impacts on
people, natural resources, and infrastructure, and
4) present the plan with updated goals, objectives,
and actions.
This plan is meant to both inform and engage
community members and to provide City staff
with a clear pathway to advance climate action.
Successful implementation will require a collective
effort that brings the community together to
reduce emissions and strengthen resilience to
build a more sustainable and climate-resilient
Richfield.
City of Richfield 2 April 2026
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / IntroduCtIonClimate Action Accomplishments
Building Energy:
Completed the Partners in Energy program and fully executed the related implementation plan
Used $43,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to implement electric efficiency
upgrades at City Hall. Completed 14 municipal building audits using ARPA funds to identify gas and electric efficiency upgrade opportunities.
Received Energy Efficiency and Conversation Block Grant funding to implement electrical efficiency upgrades and install LED lighting inside City Hall, Fire Station #2, and three municipal liquor stores.
Sustainable transportation:
Contracted with Sawatch Labs to conduct an electric vehicle suitability assessment/fleet study to understand how !to support fleet electrification.
Passed an ordinance requiring bike parking at all multi-unit housing and commercial developments.
natural resources:
Conducted a pond inventory and created improvement plans
Implemented low-salt training and practices to decrease salt application.
Hosted annual tree sale for residents to purchase trees at cost.
Awarded a $498,000 federal grant to strengthen the urban canopy in historically
under-served census tracts.
Waste:
Added small electronics collection as an additional free service for residents during one of the annual shred events. Organized residential solid waste collection,
with three haulers providing service to 1 to 3-unit properties.
Many municipal buildings have implemented organics collection, including City Hall,
Community Center, Public Works, Water Plant, and Wood Lake Nature Center.
Started housing swap events, reducing the amount of items thrown away and encouraging local circular consumption. The City hosts a Fix-It Hub every 2nd and 4th
Wednesday at City Hall, providing a space and resource for communty members to learn how to fix broken belongings. The previous Wood Lake Nature Center
building was partially deconstructed before demolition, saving many building fixtures and materials for reuse.
Local and Healthy Food:
Launched multiple pocket community gardens in parks, including the main location in Veterans Park.
The City initiated a toolshed lending library and an annual seed swap.
Revised the fowl ordinance to allow for more fowl per household to be kept in the city with increased education and license requirements. City staff created a walkshed map to identify
areas across the city that are not within one mile of a grocery store.
City of Richfield 3 April 2026
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHotGreenhouse Gas Emissions
Burning fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal releases
greenhouse gases (GHGs). These gases act like
a blanket around the Earth, trapping heat from the
sun as it bounces off the Earth’s surface. As these
gases accumulate in the atmosphere, more heat
is trapped, which drives up global temperatures.
Since the Industrial Revolution, Earth’s long-term
average temperature has increased by 1.3°C
(2.3°F). That warming contributes to changes in
climatic systems. To slow down climate change,
we must rapidly reduce GHG emissions and begin
to build adaptation measures into our daily lives.
More than 70% of global emissions are generated
from activities that occur in our cities, including
driving, heating and cooling buildings, consuming
electricity, and managing solid waste. Burning
fossil fuels has effects beyond contributing to
climate change: they also produce outdoor and
indoor air pollution that harms human health and
degrades ecosystems. By reducing GHG emissions
in Richfield, the community will not only lessen our
contribution to climate change, but also improve air
quality, strengthen public health, stabilize energy
bills, and protect natural resources.
Since 2018, Richfield has seen a 28% decrease in
its total citywide emissions. Much of the decrease
can be attributed to cleaner electricity generation
and increased energy efficiency. In line with the
State’s climate goals to reduce emissions by 50%
by 2030, Richfield has also set that target using
2018 as the baseline year. The dashed lime green
line in Figure 01.1 indicates the 2030 target. The
City will need to reduce emissions an additional
23% over the next four years to meet the target.
Minnesota state law requires 100% carbon free
electricity by 2040, and Xcel Energy plans to
reach 80% of that goal by 2030. As the electric
grid incorporates more clean energy sources into
generation, emissions will continue to decline in
that sector. However, the City will also need to
advance complementary strategies to reduce
emissions from natural gas used in buildings
and fuels used for transportation. This includes
improving energy efficiency, accelerating building
electrification, supporting widespread adoption of
electric vehicles (including e-bikes), and expanding
transportation options like transit, biking, and
walking. Additionally, reducing waste, increasing
recycling, and diverting organics helps decrease
emissions from waste management, including
transportation, incineration, and landfilling.
Because of projected reductions from cleaner
electricity, Richfield is well-positioned to achieve
its 2030 emissions target. A focus on thermal
energy use and transportation will help ensure the
city meets its goals and that all residents benefit
from climate action.
250,000
GHG (metric tons)200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Residential BuildingsCommercial Buildings
Transportation (non-highway)
Waste
2030 Goal
Figure 01�1 Citywide GHG Emissions 2018-2024
No. 02 Climate Snapshot
City of Richfield 4 April 2026
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHotClimate Change in richfield
Due to rising greenhouse gas emissions,
global temperatures are increasing at an
accelerated pace. In 2023, average annual
global temperatures spiked to 1.54°C (2.77° F)
above pre-industrial levels, becoming the first
individual year to exceed the 1.5°C warming
threshold set by the Paris Climate Agreement
(Berkeley Earth Temperature Report). In 2024,
the global average annual temperature was
estimated at 1.62°C (2.91°F). Because the Paris
Climate Agreement target is based on long-term
average temperatures, the target has not yet been
exceeded. Nevertheless, 2025 is on track to be
the third warmest year on average just behind
2023 and 2024, respectively, and scientists now
anticipate that we will cross the 1.5°C threshold by
2030 (World Meteorological Organization).
Rising global temperatures are contributing
to changes in our climatic and Earth systems.
There has been a noticeable increase in heavy
precipitation events worldwide, hurricanes have
become more frequent and intense, deadly
heatwaves have become more common, and
droughts are stressing water sources and
agricultural productivity. Critical Earth systems like
ocean currents, permafrost, glaciers, and coral
reefs are being pushed to their tipping points.
Richfield is already feeling the effects of climate
change. Autumns have become extensions of
hot summers, with temperatures hitting 90°F in
October twice in the past three years. Air quality
alerts have significantly increased in frequency
and severity over the past few years due to
wildfire smoke from the western United States,
Canada, and northern Minnesota (Figure 02.1).
After periods of drought, the Twin Cities has
experienced heavy rain events that have led
to flash flooding. These hazards limit outdoor
activities and threaten human health, especially for
vulnerable groups.
As global temperatures rise, we will continue to
see local impacts in Richfield, especially changes
in precipitation patterns and heatwaves. The
University of Minnesota created an interactive
online tool called CliMAT, which provides localized
climate projections for communities across the
state. The tool allows users to visualize what
Minnesota’s future climate might look like under
different emissions scenarios, variables, and time
periods. Using the mid-century, high emissions
scenario at the county level, we can expect the
following projections:
Warmer summers:
Average summer high temperatures are
expected to be 87.0°F by midcentury, an
increase by 4.8°F above the historical average
(1995 – 2014). The number of days annually
that exceed 90°F is projected to increase to
about 43 days, or 22 days above the historical
average (1995-2014).number of Air Quality Alerts2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024
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Figure 02�1 Summer Air Quality DaysData Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency via the Minnesota Star Tribune
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHot Warmer winters:
The daily average temperature is projected to
be 23.7°F, 5.6°F above the historical average
(1995-2014). The daily average low temperature
is projected to be 16.3°F, 6.5°F above the
historical average (1995-2014).
Precipitation patterns:
Annual maximum precipitation for a single
day in Hennepin County is projected to be
4.1 inches. Precipitation is not expected to
change uniformly throughout the year—rather,
winter and spring precipitation are projected
to increase, while summer precipitation is
expected to decrease, leading to wider
extremes of wet and dry periods.
Warmer summer temperatures will be felt through
prolonged heatwaves. With a near doubling of the
days where the temperature exceeds 90 degrees,
we can expect to see more heat-related illnesses,
especially among vulnerable populations. Factors
that can contribute to even higher localized
temperatures include greater amounts of
impervious surfaces like asphalt, concrete, and
brick combined with low vegetation. In these
areas, the temperature can be much higher
than surrounding areas that have relatively high
vegetative land cover. This is known as the urban
heat island effect. Figure 02.2 shows the areas of
Richfield where temperatures are impacted by the
urban heat island. The map highlights commercial
districts and highways where urban heat island is
prevalent. It also demonstrates that there are few
areas of the city with vegetative land cover that
has a localized cooling effect.
Warmer winter temperatures will change
precipitation patterns such that we might see
more freezing rain. This can pose a threat
to trees by breaking branches or potentially
uprooting trees due to the weight of frozen rain
or heavy, wet snow. Freezing rain can also create
dangerous driving and walking conditions that
threaten public safety and health. Warmer winter
temperatures will increase freeze/thaw cycles,
impacting infrastructure like pipes and roads,
causing costs to rise as the City will need to cover
increased repairs.
Richfield will also need to prepare for changes in
precipitation patterns. Precipitation is projected to
reach 34.5 inches annually by mid-century, which
is an increase of 1.1 inches (3% change). While
this is not a dramatic increase in the amount of
projected precipitation, the patterns of rain and
snow fall will change. For example, it is expected
that the increase in precipitation will happen
more in winter and spring with drier summers.
Additionally, rain may fall with greater intensity,
Figure 02�2 Extreme Heat Map of Richfield: Red and orange values show areas that are more at risk for extreme heat. Source: Metropolitan Council
City Boundary 78° F Low 111° F High
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHotleading to flash flooding that can damage property
and infrastructure and pose a risk to human health.
Figure 02.3 illustrates areas of the City that may
be more susceptible to localized flooding during
extreme rainfall events driven by climate change,
based on climate modeling. Some of these areas
correspond to urban heat islands, underscoring
the importance of adaptation strategies that can
address both hazards.
Current and projected climate hazards pose
a risk to public health, infrastructure, property,
and natural resources. Understanding the
potential risks and interactions can inform
adaptation strategies to minimize harm. The
next section looks at how people, infrastructure,
and natural resources are impacted by various
climate hazards and where there are greater
vulnerabilities.
City Boundary MCE 100-year 24-hour Storm Event Inundation Extent
Figure 02�3 Localized Flood Map. Blue areas show areas that are most at risk for flooding. Source: City of Richfield
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHotVulnerability Assessment
A vulnerability assessment helps communities
evaluate how climate hazards may affect people,
infrastructure, and natural resources. These
impacts depend both on the level of exposure
to hazards and on existing vulnerabilities within
the community. As climate hazards increase in
frequency and intensity, the risks they pose also
grow. In the Twin Cities, the most likely hazards
are heat waves, heavy precipitation events,
periods of drought, and poor air quality.
It is important to understand who and what
might be susceptible to these hazards. Aging
infrastructure—or infrastructure that was not
designed to withstand future climate conditions—
is more vulnerable to damage or failure. Natural
resources that are already stressed by shifting
temperature and precipitation patterns might
be less resilient and more affected by extreme
events. People impacted by climate hazards
may experience them unevenly. Social, health,
economic, and demographic factors influence
how community members are impacted. For
example, a senior living alone without access to
air conditioning may be vulnerable to prolonged
heatwaves.
There are multiple resources available to inform a
population vulnerability assessment for Richfield.
To identify which populations are most vulnerable
to climate hazards, this Plan uses U.S. Census data
combined with the Environmental Justice Areas
map from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA). The MPCA defines environmental justice
areas as census tracts where:
At least 40% of the population is
people of color;
At least 35% of households have income at or
below 200% of the federal poverty level;
At least 40% of the population has limited
English proficiency in English; or
Are located in a federally recognized tribal
reservation.
Based on the MPCA map, four census tracts
in Richfield meet the criteria for environmental
justice areas. These tracts include neighborhoods
with higher proportions of people of color, as
well as one census tract where more than 35%
of households earn 200% or less of the federal
poverty level. These communities may be more
vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due
to a historic underinvestment and discriminatory
housing practices that contributed to persistent
economic disadvantage, limiting the ability to
recover from an extreme event.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) created the National Risk Index, a
complementary mapping tool that shows hazard
risk, social vulnerability, and community resilience.
While this map suggests high resilience for
the community, it also indicates that there are
relatively high social vulnerabilities that align with
the MPCA Environmental Justice Areas map.
Food security is an important and sometimes
overlooked aspect of climate vulnerability.
Changes in temperature, droughts, and more
frequent intense rainfall and floods can disrupt
food systems, potentially affecting availability,
quality, and prices. These disruptions will be felt
most by households already experiencing food
insecurity. The University of Minnesota created
a Food Security Dashboard that allows users
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHotto explore current and historical levels of food
insecurity. In Richfield, seven census tracts have
food insecurity rates above the Hennepin County
average rate of 10.5% (Figure 02.4). Two are
above the national average rate of 14.3%.
Hennepin County completed a vulnerability
assessment in 2021 that assesses the potential
risks of current and projected climate hazards
to public health, water, transportation systems,
natural areas, and built infrastructure. This
assessment focuses on the potential impact
from the four major climate risks: warmer
winters; extreme precipitation; warming, heat,
and humidity; and drought. This assessment
also includes a population vulnerability map that
combines several factors to measure a population
vulnerability composite score, illustrating where
people may be more vulnerable to climate
changes (Figure 02.5). The areas in darker
blue show greater vulnerability based on social,
political, and economic factors. This analysis
further emphasizes that several census tracts
in Richfield may be highly vulnerable to various
climate hazards.
The remainder of this section uses the above
resources as well as demographic data from MN
Compass and the United States Census Bureau to
explore the various climate hazards, vulnerabilities,
and how people, infrastructure, and natural
resources are affected by the shocks and stressors
of a changing climate. This assessment is used
to inform actions aimed at building resilience and
improving public health in the community.
Figure 02�4 Food Insecurity Projections by Census TractSource: University of Minnesota Food Security Dashboard
Figure 02�5 Population Vulnerability in Hennepin CountySource: Hennepin County Climate Vulnerability Assessment
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City Boundary
Food Shelf
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHot1 Extreme Heat & urban Heat Island Effect:
Richfield is experiencing more days with
temperatures above 90°F and longer heat waves.
Areas with a high concentration of pavement
and buildings become even hotter than other
areas because these materials retain heat from
the sun, known as the urban heat island effect. In
these areas, hot days are even more hazardous
because of the additional heat effect.
The greatest risk of exposure to extreme heat is
near highways (I35W, I494, Highway 62, Highway
77), arterial roads, and commercial districts.
Cooler areas of the City are near Wood Lake
Nature Center, Veteran’s, Augsburg, Adams Hill,
Donaldson, and Taft parks.
Vulnerable Populations:
• • Adults over 65 (19% of Richfield Residents):
More prone to heat-related illnesses, such as
heat stroke and dehydration. Those who live
alone, do not have access to air conditioning,
and who have limited social support are
particularly vulnerable.
• • Young children (5% under the age of 5):
Higher risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion
when spending time outside on very hot days.
Young children may lack the judgement to limit
their exertion and remember to hydrate while
playing outside during hot weather.
• • Low-income households (29% are cost-
burdened): May struggle to afford air
conditioning units or increased energy bills
associated with running air conditioning.
• • renters in multi-family housing (39%
of housing units): May not have central
air conditioning or the ability to afford a
window unit.
• • outdoor workers (5-7% work outside):
Increased risk of heat stroke and other heat-
related illnesses with prolonged exposure to
excessive heat.
• • non-English speakers (9% speak English less
than ‘very well’): May face challenges receiving
or understanding heat warnings or cooling
resources.
natural Systems:
Extreme heat and higher temperatures can
stress trees and other vegetation, limiting their
ability to function and making them susceptible
to disease, while contributing to higher rates
of mortality. Higher winter temperatures can
contribute to more rain and ice events that can
damage trees when ice or heavy, wet snow
accumulates on branches.
Infrastructure:
Roads, bridges, and pipes are all susceptible
to extreme temperatures, and drastic winter
temperature swings that come from an increase
in freeze/thaw cycles. Aging infrastructure
and infrastructure that was not designed to
handle extreme temperatures may be more
vulnerable to high heat and/or freeze/thaw
cycles. Further, more frequent freeze/thaw
cycles can contribute to icy surfaces that can
degrade pavement, create dangerous travel
conditions, and increase salt application that
further worsens water quality.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHot2 Severe Storms & Power outages:
Severe storms including straight-line winds, heavy
rainfall, and hail pose risks of property damage and
power outages. As these events intensify, they can
cause immediate damage that requires expensive
repairs, and they are increasingly likely to contribute
to rising insurance premiums. Storm-related power
outages can create serious challenges for residents
who rely on medical equipment and critical
infrastructure that depend on a reliable power
supply. Additionally, power outages increase food
waste when foods can’t be properly refridgerated,
exacerbating food insecurity.
Using the FEMA National Risk Index, Richfield
is ranked as a moderate to very high risk
for these severe storms. While the overall
level of risk is relatively consistent across the
community, outcomes can vary significantly.
Social vulnerabilities, the condition of the urban
forest, and the maintenance level of infrastructure
all influence how different neighborhoods
experience and recover from these events.
Vulnerable Populations:
• • renters in multi-family housing (39% of
housing units): Less control over building
resilience, may not have insurance, and can
more easily be displaced.
• • Seniors (19%) and people with disabilities
(12%): May be less able to evacuate or get to
safety during extreme storms and may rely on
medical equipment that requires power.
• • Low-income households (7% experiencing
poverty): Limited ability to recover from
property damage or afford emergency
preparedness resources.
• • non-English Speakers (9% speak English
less than ‘very well’): May face challenges
receiving or understanding storm warnings in
a timely manner.
• • People without reliable transportation (10%
do not own a vehicle, 12% with a disability):
Those without access to personal vehicles,
bikes, or transit may have difficulty reaching
emergency shelters or resources. Residents
with disabilities may also face mobility
challenges to reach emergency shelter or
access support after a storm.
natural Systems:
Trees are vulnerable to extreme weather,
especially with high winds, which can break
branches and even uproot entire trees. Falling
limbs or trees can damage property, threaten
injury or death, and can hit power lines, causing
widespread power outages.
Infrastructure:
Wind and hail can cause severe damage to
buildings and infrastructure, leading to costly
repairs and maintenance. Damage from these
events has become more frequent and severe,
contributing to significant increases in home
insurance premiums.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHot3 Flooding & Water damage:
More frequent heavy rainfall events increase the
risk of flooding, particularly in areas with aging
infrastructure and low-lying land. FEMA designates
flood zones based on the likelihood that an area
will be inundated by a flood event, and these
zones are typically located near rivers or other
water bodies. While Richfield has only a very small
area of designated FEMA flood zones within its
boundaries (only in the Northeasternmost part of
the City), FEMA flood maps do not necessarily fully
show the risk of flooding. Heavy precipitation can
still lead to flash-flooding and basement flooding
in many parts of the city. Basement flooding can
increase the likelihood of hazardous mold, cause
structural damage, and poses a significant health
and safety risk to vulnerable populations.
Vulnerable Populations:
• • residents in flood-prone areas: Low-lying
neighborhoods and older buildings are at
higher risk of water damage.
• • Low-income households (43% cost-burdened
renter households; 22% cost-burdened owner
households): Less financial flexibility or ability
to repair flood damage or relocate if home
becomes uninhabitable due to flooding.
• • renters in older buildings (68% of buildings
constructed before 1970): More difficult to
repair water damage and more risk of mold.
• • non-English speakers (9% speak English less
than ‘very well’): May face challenges receiving
or understanding flood warnings.
natural Systems:
Increased runoff from heavy precipitation can
degrade water quality by carrying pollutants
into rivers, lakes, and wetlands, and by raising
water temperatures. Saturated soils can
weaken tree root structures, making trees more
susceptible to uprooting during strong winds.
Over time, changing precipitation patterns can
strain the health of ecosystems, limiting their
ability to thrive.
Infrastructure:
Flooding events can cause severe damage to
buildings and infrastructure. Basement flooding
can cause costly repairs. Large-scale repairs
generate a high volume of construction and
demolition waste and pose health risks from
increased dust and exposure to hazardous
material exposure during construction. Roads
can be flooded or washed out from excess
water, creating dangerous situations and
expensive damage.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / CLImAtE SnAPSHot4 Air Quality & Wildfire Smoke:
Burning fossil fuels—such as coal, natural gas,
oil, gasoline, and diesel— not only contributes
to climate change but also degrades indoor
and outdoor air quality by releasing harmful
pollutants. Particulate matter from wildfire smoke
can trigger or aggravate respiratory illnesses. As
wildfires grow in intensity and frequency, their
effects on local air quality are a growing concern.
Additionally, increases in pollen blooms from
longer growing seasons and incrased carbon
dioxide can further degrade air quality, particularly
affecting those with seasonal allergies or
respiratory illnesses like asthma.
Air quality in Richfield tends to be worse near
highways and major roads. Heavy traffic is a daily
source of pollutants. Seasonally, all areas of the
city can be impacted by increased pollen and/or
wildfire smoke. The pollution is compounded in
those areas that experience poor air quality daily.
Indoor cooking with gas also contributes to poor
air quality (National Institute of Health). Homes
with inadequate air filtration and circulation will
be more vulnerable to both indoor and outdoor
pollution—these are often older homes that lack
central air conditioning.
Vulnerable Populations:
• • Children (5% under the age of 5) and Adults
over 65 (19%): More sensitive to poor air
quality and more susceptible to asthma attacks
and respiratory distress.
• • People with pre-existing health conditions
(e.g., asthma, COPD, heart disease): Poor air
quality exacerbates certain health conditions.
• • outdoor workers (3% workers in construction):
Increased exposure to polluted air without
proper protective equipment and measures
increases health risks.
• • Low-income residents (7% experiencing
poverty): May not be able to afford or access
air purifiers, conditioned spaces, allergy
medicine, or the ability to stay indoors during
poor air quality events.
• • residents with allergies (the CDC estimates
that 25.7% of adults experience seasonal
allergies): Allergies can cause discomfort and
interfere with a person’s sleep quality, planned
activities, and productivity in school or at work.
natural Systems:
The impact of air pollution on natural systems
depends on the proximity to the source and the
type of pollutant. While trees and other plants
can help to filter air pollution, they can also be
harmed by excessive pollutants. This can be
seen when pollutants reduce photosynthesis,
damage leaves and flowers, and diminish a
tree’s capacity to absorb CO2.
Infrastructure:
The impacts of air pollution on infrastructure
occur slowly over time. More corrosive
pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide, can corrode
or dissolve building materials. Fine particulate
matter from vehicle exhaust and other point
source emissions can accumulate on surfaces
requiring increased cleaning and maintenance.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnNo. 03 Action Plan
This section includes the action plan,
which consists of nine goals supported
by objectives and actions designed
to reduce GHG emissions, strengthen
climate resilience, and improve public
health. The actions build upon the
previous version of this plan and have
been refined based on the City’s
progress to date, continued relevance
of strategies, and the addition of new
actions needed to achieve the City’s
evolving goals.
The goals that are included in this updated CAP are:
Goal 1: develop & Promote Energy Efficiency�
Understand Richfield’s energy use and identify
opportunities to reduce consumption, lower
costs, and lessen environmental impacts.
Goal 2: develop & Promote Sustainable transportation�
Shift travel patterns toward more sustainable,
active, and low-emission modes.
Goal 3: Promote renewable Energy Installation�
Reduce reliance on fossil fuels and expand
education on incentives for installing renewable
energy systems.
Goal 4: Encourage Sustainable design & Building�
Ensure design and construction plans
incorporate environmental best practices that
improve building performance and environmental
impact throughout the life cycle.
Goal 5: Strengthen & Expand natural resources�
Inventory and enhance the community’s natural
resources while engaging residents in the
stewardship of trees, parks, and bodies of water.
Goal 6: reduce Waste Generated�
Promote responsible disposal, increased
recycling and organics collection while moving
toward a circular and low waste economy.
Goal 7: Improve Access to Local & Healthy Food�
Expand access to purchasing, growing, and
producing healthy and affordable food.
Goal 8: Build resilience through Emergency Preparedness & Public Health�
Prepare for future climate impacts through
community preparedness efforts and public
health resources and services that support health
and well-being.
Goal 9: Strengthen Internal Capacity�
Identify opportunities to integrate climate and
sustainability actions into city policies, programs,
budgets, and events. Encourage department
leaders to consider impacts on emissions and
resilience in daily work.
The first seven goals were initially identified in the
original plan. A goal to build resilience through
emergency preparedness and improved public
health has been added to highlight the increasing
need for climate adaptation and the essential role
of public health in helping residents withstand and
recover from climate-related hazards. The last goal
has been added to bolster the effectiveness of this
plan throughout departments in Richfield.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnGoal 1 develop & Promote Energy Efficiency
Building energy emissions account for 65% of total
citywide emissions (Figure 03.1). These emissions
come from electricity generation used to power
appliances—such as air conditioning, refrigerators,
and electronics— and from natural gas used for
cooking and space and water heating. In recent
years, emissions from electricity generation have
declined as the electric grid becomes cleaner
through the expansion of renewable energy
technologies. In contrast, natural gas emissions
continue to follow weather patterns, increasing in
colder winters and decreasing in warmer winters.
Aside from energy-efficiency programs, there has
been minimal progress in reducing emissions from
natural gas use.
Richfield is primarily a residential community with
several major commercial districts. Residential
energy use accounts for approximately 55% of
total building-related emissions in the community.
Of those emissions, 65% now come from gas, a
proportion that is expected to grow due to the
ongoing decarbonization efforts of electricity
generation. Because natural gas remains a
significant source of emissions and heating costs
make up a substantial share of household energy
bills, these trends have important implications for
energy burden, or the amount residents pay for
energy relative to their household income.
As the cost of daily necessities like groceries, gas,
and utility bills continue to rise, household budgets
are increasingly strained. Energy experts consider
an energy burden to be high when it exceeds 6%
of household income, and severe when it exceeds
10%. In Minnesota, the average household energy
burden is 2%. When adjusted for income, Richfield
residents earning at or below 80% of the area
median income spend an estimated 5% to 7% of
their household income on energy costs, placing
many households at or near a high energy
burden threshold. The households with the lowest
incomes spend 15% or more of their income on
energy costs (Low-Income Affordability Tool,
Department of Energy).
Energy efficiency and electrification will result
in much needed cost savings for residents,
business owners, schools, and City operations.
Heat pumps and thermal energy technologies are
demonstrating deep energy efficiency capabilities
and are proving to be viable solutions in cold
climates. Additionally, there is a growing body
of research that suggests that cooking on a gas
stove contributes to poor indoor air quality and
can have adverse effects on respiratory health.
Electrifying gas equipment will help to significantly
improve indoor air quality, making homes healthier
and safer. The following actions will support a
transition to cleaner and more affordable energy.
+ objective 1: Share opportunities with
residents and business owners to decrease
energy costs and lower energy usage.
1�1 Provide resources to encourage
commercial and large residential building
owners to reduce energy use, explore
electrification and on-site renewable
energy, and increase energy efficiency.
1�2 Maintain the City webpage that provides
information to help residents incorporate
energy efficiency practices and
technologies into their lives. Communicate
these strategies through social media,
e-newsletter, and event tabling.
ResidentialBuildings
CommercialBuildings
Transportation(non-highway)
Waste 6%
29%36%
29%
Figure 03�1 Emissions by sector, Richfield GHG Inventory, 2024.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAn+ objective 2: Increase the energy
efficiency of all municipal buildings and
operations.
2�1 Track municipal energy consumption in B3,
an energy benchmarking program.
2�2 Continue to make efficiency improvements
to City buildings, based on audit
recommendations.
2�3 Develop and implement a plan to replace
existing Xcel metered and flat rate high-
pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights with
LED streetlights. Ensure new lights do not
contribute to excessive light pollution by
choosing low-color-temperature bulbs.
+ objective 3: Increase opportunities and
awareness about building electrification
technologies.
3�1 Share state rebate and utility incentives
to encourage residents and businesses
to electrify their gas appliances with
electric alternatives, including air-source/
ground-source heat-pumps, heat-pump
water heaters, heat-pump dryers, and
induction ranges.
3�2 When renovating city buildings, price out
the cost of electrification/removing natural
gas infrastructure and implement when
feasible.
3�3 Identify funding to support a cost-share
pilot to help residents and businesses
electrify gas appliances.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnGoal 2 develop & Promote Sustainable transportation
Transportation accounts for 29% of citywide
emissions, which are calculated using the vehicle
miles traveled (VMT) within the boundaries of the
City. To better capture travel within the City, this
calculation does not include vehicles traveling on
the highways and interstate. Following a sharp
decline in 2020, vehicle miles have leveled out
at just over 100 million miles per year for the past
four years (Figure 03.2).
Approximately 75% of residents drive to work,
while 4% take public transportation, and 21%
walk, bike, or work from home. Strategies to
reduce transportation-related emissions include
transitioning to cleaner vehicles (e.g., electric cars
and bikes, hybrid vehicles), and shifting travel
modes from driving alone to transit, biking, or
walking. The City of Richfield adopted a Complete
Streets Policy in 2013 and has since invested
in infrastructure that applies eight Guiding
Principles to its street reconstruction projects.
The City’s Active Transportation Plan further
advances efforts to create safer, more sustainable
transportation options.
With these policies in place, the City continues
to expand and improve its multimodal network.
Several pedestrian bridges and underpasses
have been constructed to enhance transportation
infrastructure. Restriping projects and the
installation of roundabouts have further
improved roadway safety and traffic flow. The
reconstruction of 76th Street transformed the
former four-lane road into a two-lane corridor
featuring bike lanes, sidewalks, a multi-use trail,
and green boulevards lined with trees. These
types of projects reduce emissions and other
environmental impacts while also promoting
positive public health impacts and community
well-being.
+ objective 1: Reduce city-wide
transportation-related emissions and
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).
1�1 Share resources with residents regarding
electric and plug-in hybrid electric
vehicles (EV/PHEV) incentives, financing,
charging infrastructure (public and private),
benefits, etc.
1�2 Establish and implement a fleet
electrification schedule that includes
vehicle replacement and charging stations
located at municipal facilities; include
mobile equipment like lawn mowers and
leaf blowers.
1�3 Encourage fewer individual in-city staff
trips and more carpools. Prioritize using
EVs, PHEVs, and e-bikes for shorter trips.
1�4 Include e-bikes as an eligible cost for the
pilot cost-share program (Goal 1, Action 3.3)
+ objective 2: Implement the City’s
Active Transportation Plan to encourage
alternative transportation modes.
2�1 Work with partners like Move Minnesota
and Commuter Services to promote and
incentivize alternative transportation for
staff and residents.
Figure 03�2 Non-highway Vehicle Miles Traveled, Minnesota Department of Transportation
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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120,000,000
140,000,000
80,000,000
60,000,000
40,000,000
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnGoal 3 Promote renewable Energy Installation & Purchasing
As noted previously, building energy use is a major
contributor to the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
As more buildings transition to electric technologies,
it becomes increasingly important to ensure that
the electricity powering those buildings comes
from clean, carbon-free sources. In 2023, the State
Legislature enacted a requirement for all electricity
generation in Minnesota to be carbon free by 2040.
Xcel Energy, the electricity provider serving Richfield,
has committed to meeting this target by 2035.
Currently, Xcel Energy relies on fossil fuels for
approximately 36% (Figure 03.3) of its electricity
generation, a share that has decreased significantly
over that past decade. While Xcel Energy is making
substantial progress toward a clean electricity future,
there are additional advantages to installing and
purchasing local renewable energy. Local solar and
other distributed resources can help accelerate
the transition to clean electricity, provide more
predictable and stable energy costs, and improve
resilience when paired with battery storage.
The City has led by example by installing nine solar
arrays on five buildings (the Pool, Ice Arena, Public
Works, Wood Lake Nature Center, and two liquor
stores). The City maintains a solar dashboard to
share live production. At least 88 residents and seven
businesses have installed solar on their rooftops,
and nearly 300 residents participate in community
solar gardens. Another alternative to installing clean
energy is to participate in Xcel Energy’s Renewable
Energy Programs, like Renewable*Connect where
more than 1,000 Richfield households are currently
participating.
+ objective 1: Increase city-wide renewable
energy purchase and generation.
1�1 Develop and distribute an educational
brochure outlining current utility and state
financial incentives and the benefits of
installing solar.
1�2 Promote options for purchasing renewable
energy (e.g., rooftop solar, community solar
gardens) to residents and businesses.
Identify affordable opportunities to increase
equity throughout Richfield, working with
low-income communities and with people
of color.
1�3 Conduct a solar feasibility study; identify
sites in the city with the most potential and
target outreach to them. Share financing
and grant programs to increase affordability,
especially for non-residential sites.
+ objective 2: Increase municipal renewable
energy purchasing and infrastructure
installation.
2�1 Continue to research renewable energy
infrastructure options for municipal facilities.
- Identify municipal buildings with good
solar payback potential.
- Identify additional funding sources to
install more solar arrays on City sites.
- Investigate feasibility of gas-alternative
hot water systems.
- Investigate adding renewable
infrastructure in all new construction.
2�2 Investigate the viability of where city lighting
can be solar powered.
Gas26%
Wind 29%
Hydro 6%
Solar 6%
Biomass 1%
Nuclear 23%
Coal10%
Figure 03�3 2024 Xcel Energy Resource MixData Source: Xcel Energy Community Energy Report 2024
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnGoal 4 Encourage Sustainable design & Building Practices
With limited space for new construction in Richfield,
sustainable design is essential. Sustainable design
considers the full lifecycle of a building and its
materials, emphasizing efficient systems and
passive strategies to reduce a building’s long-term
energy footprint. Integrating these principles into
both new construction and renovation projects
can lead to substantial financial savings, lower
environmental impacts, and improved building
performance. Additionally, sustainable construction
methods like deconstruction are better for public
health as they typically generate less dust and
pollutants compared with traditional demolition or
renovation projects.
It is also important to apply sustainable design
practices to renovating or deconstructing existing
buildings. Construction and demolition (C&D)
waste includes materials generated during
the renovation, demolition, or construction of
buildings and transportation infrastructure. In 2019,
Minnesota generated an estimated 10.2 million
tons of C&D waste, with approximately 1.4 million
tons sent to landfills. This waste stream represents
an opportunity to expand material reuse and
extend the lifecycle of valuable building materials.
Richfield residents are incorporating sustainable
design features into their own home improvement
and construction projects. Many households
have added solar panels, natural landscaping,
passive solar design, and accessory dwelling
units. The City’s Community Development
Department supports these efforts through several
environmentally oriented grant programs, such as
Richfield Rediscovered Lot Sale Program, which
outlines five sustainable construction categories
that building owners are encouraged to include in
their design plans.
+ objective 1: Develop sustainable building
resources.
1�1 Develop guidelines to encourage builders/
developers to integrate sustainable
building practices into developments.
+ objective 2: Adopt and promote green
design and construction strategies.
2�1 Encourage deconstruction instead of
demolition of properties by sharing
information about Hennepin County’s
deconstruction grant program in city
newsletters and with developers and
property owners.
2�2 Encourage the integration of salvaged
building materials into construction or
renovation projects by sharing information
about Hennepin County’s building material
reuse grant program and other reuse
resources.
2�3 Set design standards on municipal projects
to require restoration of soil permeability
after construction and include native plants
and compost.
2�4 Review city homeowner loan programs
to prioritize funds for sustainable projects
or tighten requirements for incorporating
sustainable design.
2�5 Request that developers submit plans
during the design and review process on
how their development could achieve
“solar-ready” status.
2�6 Require that new municipal buildings be
built using the SB 2030 energy standard
and/or a green building framework that
eliminates gas infrastructure and includes
an equity lens.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnGoal 5 Strengthen & Expand natural resource management
Effective natural resource and greenspace
management is essential for maintaining a healthy
urban ecosystem. Densely built environments like
Richfield face unique challenges, including limited
infiltration due to wellhead protection areas, poor
air quality from vehicles and building exhaust,
increased runoff from impervious surfaces that can
contaminate soil and water, and higher localized
temperatures due to limited vegetation and
heat-absorbing surfaces. Richfield’s mature urban
canopy is an important resource and is also at
risk due to increasing climate change pressures
and invasive pests and diseases. A well-managed
urban ecosystem helps mitigate these impacts.
For instance, a healthy tree canopy improves air
quality and provides shade, while native plantings
support stormwater infiltration, soil health, and
biodiversity.
Richfield’s Public Works Department employs
several environmentally friendly, beneficial
maintenance practices that support this goal.
Many parks now feature designated areas of
native grasses and wildflowers and are not
regularly mowed, which improves soil health,
reduces erosion, and decreases emissions from
maintenance equipment. At Adam’s Hill Park
and Sheridan Park, for example, the City planted
buffers of native vegetation around ponds,
restored upland areas of the parks with native
plantings, and planted tree and shrub species with
an emphasis on diversity and climate resiliency.
These projects also added new structures at
pond inlets and outlets to capture trash, sediment,
and oil from stormwater. Chemical use in parks
has also been significantly reduced over the
past decade as staff focus on establishing
healthier turf that requires fewer treatments.
Streetscape and park projects across the city
have increased vegetation, including more tree
planting, bee-friendly median designs, pollinator
garden, and new flower beds. These efforts
collectively strengthen Richfield’s natural systems
and enhance the ecological resilience of the
community.
+ objective 1: Establish land management
standards and practices that lower inputs
and maximize resilience.
1�1 Develop a land cover conversion plan that
identifies City-owned underutilized turf and
pavement that could be restored to natural
habitat or beneficial vegetation.
1�2 Increase the amount of native species
planted to provide habitat for pollinators
and other wildlife.
1�3 Require the use of compost and/or
biochar in landscaping to boost soil health,
resilience, and increase water retention.
1�4 Increase invasive species removal in public
and private areas.
1�5 Require more greenspace in streetscape
design and construction projects.
1�6 Create and implement natural resource
management plans for large greenspaces
throughout the parks system.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAn+ objective 2: Strengthen Richfield’s urban
forest.
2�1 Using the boulevard tree inventory, identify
vulnerable tree canopy and concentrate
efforts to fill canopy gaps in boulevards.
2�2 Continue to protect mature trees through
regular maintenance (including water
as needed during dry periods), disease
prevention, and tree-friendly urban
planning and construction.
2�3 Conduct a land cover study in high urban
heat areas to identify priority areas for
increased tree canopy coverage, prairie
restoration, and impervious surface
reductions.
2�4 Continue to increase tree species diversity
and communicate efforts to the public,
especially providing informational materials
to residents regarding tree selection and
climate adaptive forestry.
+ objective 3: Provide education and
outreach on protecting natural resources.
3�1 Encourage and educate residents and
businesses to convert lawns to landscapes
with diverse, indigenous, and drought
tolerant flora, including pollinator gardens.
3�2 Increase community education on invasive
species identification and removal in
alignment with Objective 1 Action 4.
+ objective 4: Promote water conservation.
4�1 Develop in-person, print, and online
water conservation education for
community members.
4�2 Provide information to community
members on natural landscaping
techniques, including compost use and low
water and drought-tolerant plant species.
4�3 Encourage high-efficiency irrigation
systems with soil moisture sensors
or programmable watering areas at
businesses, faith organizations, and other
institutions.
+ objective 5: Improve stormwater
management, preserving and enhancing
wetlands, streams, lakes, and floodplain
areas.
5�1 Educate residents who want to help restore
and revegetate shoreline, consistent
with the City’s shoreline management
ordinance.
5�2 Develop a salt reduction education
program for residents, businesses, and
other organizations.
5�3 Promote citywide Adopt-A-Drain efforts to
residents and businesses.
5�4 Make improvements to stormwater
drainage systems and litter capture efforts
concurrent with pond dredging or other
stormwater projects in parks.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnGoal 6 reduce Waste Generated
Although waste makes up a relatively small
share of Richfield’s total GHG emissions (6%),
reducing waste and fostering a circular economy
remains an important strategy to minimize
negative environmental and health impacts.
Waste that ends up in landfills or is processed at
the Hennepin County Energy Recovery Center
(HERC) contributes to air and water pollution and
increases pressure on waste storage capacity.
Further, emissions from disposal only account
for a small portion of the total climate impact of
consumer goods. Upstream emissions that occur
during resource extraction, manufacturing, and
transportation of goods are much greater than
those generated by disposal. Reducing upstream
emissions can face significant barries–language,
household income, and other socioeconomic
factors can make landfiling and incineration the
easier choice.
Richfield produces slightly more household
waste per year than other inner ring suburbs
(Figure 03.4). There are several strategies that
households and businesses can adopt to reduce
waste and its associated emissions. The most
effective approach to reduce waste is to decrease
consumption, purchase durable goods, and reuse
items whenever possible, supoorting a circular
economy. For items that need to be discarded,
diversion strategies like recycling and organics
recycling help to lower emissions, conserve
resources and preserve landfill and incinerator
capacity for materials that cannot be reused
or recycled.
The City’s waste reduction efforts have focused
on municipal buildings systems, staff education,
and household behavior and education. The City
has expanded organics collection at municipal
buildings, began hosting swap events, and
organized residential collection in 2021 to improve
hauler efficiencies. The City has partnered with
Hennepin County and non-profits to offer free
waste reduction and repair programs, connecting
residents with environmentally preferable
disposal options.
+ objective 1: Create and share education
on how to reduce waste.
1�1 Communicate with residents about events
and businesses that promote waste
reduction and reuse, such as thrift stores
and the Richfield Fix-it Hub.
1�2 Develop educational materials that
illustrate the impacts of waste generation
and reduction behaviors and share
sustainable purchasing tips.
1�3 Continue to host and expand citywide drop-
off events to collect materials that cannot be
recycled curbside (electronics, household
hazardous waste, bulky items, etc.).
1�4 Continue to build a robust education and
resource page on the City’s website.
Figure 03�4 Tons of waste generated per household per year in the inner ring suburbs of the Twin Cities, Regional Indicators Initiative, 2024.BloomingtonEden PrairieEdinaHopkinsFalcon HeightsMaplewoodRosevilleSaint AnthonySt. Louis Park3
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1.5
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAn+ objective 2: Emphasize and expand
recycling and organics collection efforts.
2�1 Enforce city code and conduct an
educational campaign to strengthen
recycling in multi-unit housing and
businesses.
2�2 Starting with large city events, require that
all events held at city facilities (including
park shelters) are low or zero waste,
following published city guidelines.
2�3 Make compostable products available for
sale for events that are held at city facilities.
+ objective 3: Reduce waste generated by
municipal staff and operations.
3�1 Update the Sustainable Purchasing Policy
to include environmentally preferred local
vendors and environmentally preferable
state cooperative purchasing contracts;
annually train relevant staff on best
practices.
3�2 Develop and implement low waste
guidelines for all internal staff events.
3�3 Improve all waste management disposal
systems in municipal buildings and with the
municipal Green Team, coordinate related
education for all staff. Work with the Green
Team to create a friendly department or
building competition.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnGoal 7 Improve Access to Local & Healthy Food
Access to healthy and affordable food is essential
for ensuring that residents can maintain a
nutritious diet. The food system in the United
States is complex and often inequitable. Driven
by profits and supply chains, heavily processed
foods tend to be more affordable and accessible,
while more local, fresher, and nutrient-rich options
are more expensive and less attainable for many
people. Limited access to grocery stores and
lower household income levels contribute to food
scarcity. As mentioned previously, there are seven
census tracts in Richfield where the food security
rates exceed the Hennepin County rate of 10.5%.
As grocery prices rise and agricultural systems are
stressed by climatic changes, there will be greater
emphasis on increasing locally grown food. There
are many benefits that come from urban agriculture,
community and backyard gardens, and other local
food sources. For example, growing food locally can
increase appreciation for the food and the growing
process such that people may be less likely to waste
it or throw it away (Nova, 2020). Locally grown food
also reduces GHG emissions and supports other
environmentally conscious habits through a stronger
connection to land and water.
Richfield has a long history of organizations
working to increase access to local and healthy
food. Since 1990, the Richfield Farmers Market has
operated from May to October, with the Winter
Market annually spotlighting more local food
vendors. There are several affordable grocery
stores in the community and organizations and
initiatives like VEAP and Groceries to Go that
further increase food access for residents across
the city. Residents are allowed to keep fowl and
bees per City Code, and community gardens are
available in multiple locations around the city.
+ objective 1: Increase the amount of
healthy food grown by Richfield residents,
shortening supply chain distance and
strengthening the community’s resilience.
1�1 Encourage edible landscapes and
gardening on various types of properties.
1�2 Feature yards and properties that already
demonstrate sustainable and edible
landscapes in City outreach materials.
1�3 Encourage the creation of community
gardens to fulfill the green space
requirement for new developments.
1�4 Support urban agriculture skill
development in Richfield residents through
programs and sharing resources.
+ objective 2: Ensure all residents
have nearby access to purchasing and
consuming healthy food.
2�1 Continue to support practices such as
mobile food markets and the Richfield
Farmers Market Food Hub to bring food
closer to under-resourced consumers.
Develop a multi-lingual list of local
resources to share with residents.
2�2 Explore partnership opportunities and
continue efforts including the AGRI Urban
Agriculture grant project to provide
education and skill development for
families around healthy food selection and
preparation.
2�3 Promote Community Supported Agriculture
programs through existing programs and
partnerships.
2�4 Support improvements in Richfield farmers
market infrastructure to future-proof against
climate change effects and allow greater
access to local food.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnGoal 8 Build resilience through Emergency Preparedness & Public Health
As climate hazards increase in frequency
and intensity, we must adapt our approach to
emergency preparedness and public health.
The City’s Public Safety Department provides
resources online to help residents and businesses
prepare for a range of emergencies, including
severe weather events. Residents can further
strengthen community resilience by participating
in training through the Richfield Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT).
As climate-related risks grow, it is increasingly
important for community members to be prepared
for and able to respond to both shocks and
ongoing stressors. Shocks include acute events
such as high windstorms or tornadoes, heavy
precipitation that causes flash flooding, and
severe snowfall that can make travel unsafe or
impassable. Stressors, while often less visible,
can pose serious threats to health and safety. For
example, prolonged heatwaves reduce the body’s
ability to cool and recover, increasing the risk of
heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Certain populations are more vulnerable to these
hazards, including older adults, individuals with
pre-existing health conditions, children, lower-
income households, and people with limited
English proficiency. To reduce risks for these
groups, the City can prioritize its Public Health
outreach to ensure residents are aware of and
can access resources necessary to maintain their
health and safety. Richfield partners with the City
of Bloomington to provide public health services
to residents, offering broad range programs that
support overall well-being. During emergencies,
this public health partnership is a valuable asset
for coordinating responses and addressing urgent
community needs.
+ objective 1: Ensure all residents are
adequately equipped to prepare for and
respond to climate hazards.
1�1 Integrate climate hazards into City
emergency preparedness and response
planning.
1�2 Expand community-based emergency
training and preparedness, offering
courses in multiple languages.
1�3 Identify and share which buildings can be
used as cooling and heating spaces or
emergency shelters during or after extreme
weather events. Use this information
to identify gaps in emergency shelter
locations for future sites.
1�4 Share resources with residents and
businesses about how to prepare for
and respond to extreme weather events,
including prolonged heat waves, poor air
quality days, extreme storms, and heavy
precipitation events.
- Utilize CivicSend and other alert systems
to notify residents of severe weather
events and the dangers of extreme heat
and poor air quality.
+ objective 2: Increase access to public
health resources to reduce health-related
vulnerabilities.
2�1 Partner with Bloomington Public Health to
integrate climate-related health risks into
public health programming.
2�2 Conduct culturally appropriate outreach
and engagement to broaden the reach of
public health resources, with a focus on
vulnerable populations.
2�3 Partner with Bloomington Public Health to
equip the Mobile Health Hub so that it can
be utilized to respond to disaster events.
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ClimAte ACtion PlAn UPdAte / ACtIon PLAnGoal 9 Strengthen Internal Capacity
This plan is not intended to be a standalone
document. Effective implementation will require
buy-in across City departments and support
from leadership. Building strong internal capacity
involves consideration of climate and sustainability
actions in everyday decision-making, City policies,
budgets, and events. To ensure the plan is
implemented equitably, the City must prioritize
the needs of our most vulnerable residents
and ensure they have adequate resources and
support to benefit from climate initiatives. This
goal focuses on institutionalizing climate and
sustainability action across City operations so that
climate actions become routine and long-lasting.
+ objective 1: Prioritize equity throughout
the implementation of this plan.
1�1 Directly engage vulnerable communities
and use multi-lingual resources and
personnel to reduce barriers.
1�2 Provide training and tools for City staff to
integrate equity and culturally appropriate
considerations into outreach, project
planning, and program delivery.
+ objective 2: Institutionalize climate and
sustainability into city policies, programs,
and budget.
2�1 Review Citywide planning documents
(e.g., Strategic Plan, Comprehensive
Plan), policies, procurement processes,
and budgets to identify opportunities to
incorporate climate action.
2�2 Develop criteria for the City’s budgeting,
capital improvement planning, City
events, and procurement processes that
support emissions reductions and climate
resilience.
2�3 Identify funding opportunities to support
long-term implementation of climate and
sustainability initiatives.
2�4 Celebrate and share success of plan
implementation with community members.
+ objective 3: Ensure City staff are aware
of the climate action plan and actively
integrate actions into their work.
3�1 Designate climate or sustainability liaisons
within each department to participate
in a Green Team that coordinates plan
implementation.
3�2 Encourage department leaders to consider
emissions reductions and climate risks, as
relevant, to their respective operations and
programs.
3�3 Recognize and celebrate successes
and innovations across departments that
advance initiatives included in this plan.
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City Council Meeting 4/14/2026
Agenda Section: Other Business
Agenda Item: 12.a.
Report Prepared By:
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager
Department Director:
Katie Rodriguez, City Manager
Item for Consideration:
Consider confirmation of the appointment of Kate Croteau as Human Resources
Director for the City of Richfield effective May 18, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff conducted an external recruitment to fill the newly created Human Resources (HR)
Director position beginning in January. We had three rounds of panel interviews,
interviewing 10 candidates in the first round, 5 candidates in the second round and 3
candidates in the final round. Overall, the candidate pool was more experienced than
past recruitments at the manager level, which was a goal of upgrading the position. The
interview panels included directors and HR staff.
Ms. Croteau impressed in every interview, demonstrating the depth of her experience
and thoughtful approach to leadership in her past roles. She has significant local
government experience, having served in progressively more responsible HR positions
for the past 13 years, including serving as HR Director. She has a BA in Public
Administration and Political Science and a Masters in Public Administration. She had
also thoroughly researched Richfield, and expressed a keen understanding of the
organization and community.
Recruiting and retaining talent is critical to the City's success. Kate Croteau has
demonstrated that she has the experience, skills and desire to build a strong human
resources program to further these goals.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
By Motion: Confirm the appointment of Kate Croteau as the Human Resources
Director for the City of Richfield.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The City Council approved the creation of the Human Resources Department in
January 2026. The new department will be led by the HR Director and report directly to
the City Manager. In addition, the Equity Coordinator position will move to Human
Resources from the Executive Department. Since the equity program is internally
focused, this allows for more seamless progress in many equity priorities that are
focused on HR functions.
The human resources division and manager position were upgraded to better align with
the demands of the function, which has grown in importance and complexity since 2020.
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In addition, HR staff have had to respond to a sharp increase in demand for their
services. Much of this increased challenge is due to external circumstances like
adjusting to the pandemic, the tight labor market and new state and federal mandates.
EQUITABLE OR STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS OR IMPACTS
Appointing Kate Croteau as HR Director advances one of the 5 strategic priorities: High
Quality Workforce. Ms. Croteau has the experience and skills to lead the human
resources function. She had also reviewed the City's Strategic Plan and demonstrated
her commitment to many of the priorities and desired outcomes during the interviews.
We also discussed the importance of equity and included the Equity Coordinator in the
second round panel. Moving the Coordinator role to the HR Department should further
progress on enhancing and strengthening HR processes to foster and sustain an
inclusive workplace.
POLICIES (RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, STATUTES, ETC.)
According to Richfield City Charter Section 6.02 Powers and Duties of the City
Manager, subsection 3, and under Richfield City Code Section 310.01 Subd. 3, Charter
authority, appointment or removal of department heads shall be made final only upon a
majority vote of the Council.
CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES
The HR Manager (now Director) role has been vacant since November, and it is
important to fill it as soon as possible. It is difficult for existing staff to cover all the HR
needs and the impact of any dip in services is felt citywide.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The financial impact of hiring Ms. Croteau at the director level will not require an
increase in the HR budget. There will be a small increase in the salaries line item and a
reduction in the professional services line item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
According to Richfield's City Code, the City Council must approve the selection of the
new Human Resources Director before they are appointed.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S)
The Council can reject the candidate and direct the City Manager to undertake a new
selection process.
ATTACHMENTS
None
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