2026-03-24 Resolution 12417STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ss
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CITY OF RICHFIELD )
I, Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk of the City of Richfield, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of Resolution No.
12417.
And that the same is on file and on record in my office.
Given under my hand and seal
This 24th day of March, 2026
Michelle Friedrich
City Clerk
City of Richfield
Hennepin County, Minnesota
City of Richfield March 24, 2026
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12417
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Motion by: Hayford Oleary
Seconded by: Burk
A RESOLUTION 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.
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield supports the grant application made to the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Local Trail Connections Program. The
application is to construct a local trail connection serving the residents of the cities of
Richfield and Edina and connecting the new Southdale Library Complex with the Nine Mile
Creek Regional Trail. The trail connection is located on parkland owned by the cities of
Richfield and Edina; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield recognizes that its project partner, Three Rivers
Park District, has secured $33,334 in non-state cash matching funds for this project; and
WHEREAS, if the City of Richfield is awarded a grant by the Minnesota Department
of Natural resources, the City of Richfield agrees to accept the grant award and may enter
into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project. The City of
Richfield will comply with all applicable laws, environmental requirements and regulations
as stated in the grant agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the applicant has read the Conflict of
Interest Policy contained in the Local Trail Connection Grant Manual and certifies it will
report any actual, potential, perceived, or organizational conflicts of interest upon discovery
to the state related to the application or grant award; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Richfield names
the fiscal agent for the City of Richfield for this project as:
Mary Bogie, Finance Director
City of Richfield, MN
6700 Portland Ave
Richfield, MN 55423
mbogie@richfieldmn.gov, 612-861-9723
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Richfield hereby assures the Southdale
Library Trail Connection will be maintained for a period of no less than 20 years.
City of Richfield March 24, 2026
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 12417
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 24th day of March, 2026.
VOTING AYE VOTING NAY
Supple, Mary Supple, Mary
Burk, Walter Burk, Walter
Christensen, Sharon Christensen, Sharon
Coleman-Woods, Rori Coleman-Woods, Rori
Hayford Oleary, Sean Hayford Oleary, Sean
Mary Supple, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk