10-26-21 City Council MeetingREGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 26, 2021
7:00 PM
INTRODUCTORY PROCEEDINGS
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Open forum
Each speaker is to keep their comment period to three minutes to allow sufficient time for others.
Comments are to be an opportunity to address the Council. Individuals who wish to address the Council
must have registered prior to the meeting.
Approve the Minutes of the (1) City Council Work Session of October 12, 2021; (2) City Council Meeting of October
12, 2021; and (3) Joint Council/HRA/Planning Commission Work Session Meeting of October 18, 2021.
PRESEN TATIONS
1.16th Annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway coloring contest winners. Presentation given by Steve Schneeberger.
2.Friendship City Commission annual report given by Chair Marty Kirsch.
3.Transportation Commission annual report given by Chair Wesley Dunser.
AGENDA APPROVAL
4.Approval of the Agenda
5.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.Consider the adoption of a resolution designating polling places for 2022.
Staff Report No. 160
6.Consideration of items, if any, removed from Consent Calendar
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
7.City Manager's Report
CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS
8.C laims and P ayroll
C O U N C IL D ISC U SSIO N
9.Hats Off to Hometown Hits
10.A djournment
Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96
hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9738.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
City Council Work Session
October 12, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Regan Gonzalez at 5:00 p.m. in the
Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Mary Supple; Simon Trautmann (arrived
Present: 5:25pm); Sean Hayford Oleary; and Ben Whalen
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; John Stark, Community Development Director;
Blanca Martinez Gavina, Equity Administrator; Chris Swanson, Management
Analyst; and Kari Sinning, City Clerk
ITEM #1
CONSIDER THE PROPOSED UPDATE TO THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
City Manager Rodriguez introduced our lobbyists Ann Lenczewski and Angie Huss, Equity
Administrator Blanca Martinez Gavina, and Management Analyst Chris Swanson for the presentation.
Equity Administrator Martinez Gavina gave an overview of the current legislative process.
Management Analyst Swanson stated the proposed changes to the current legislative process.
Equity Administrator Martinez Gavina broke down the specific changes of the proposed
changes and introduced our lobbyist, Ann Lenczewski, who stated her background and the need for
the legislative support for the city and how the city can support the state and federal legislature that
affects the city directly. Lobbyist Lenczewski also gave advice about how to address the legislators to
be the most effective for our community. Lobbyist Angie Huss clarified that there should be issues
initiated by the city and there are issues that the city would be supportive/opposed to so that
legislators know where to focus.
Council Member Whalen asked for clarification of how to support community issues that are at
a state level. Lobbyist Lenczewski recommended having the delineation of testifying on the behalf
themselves as a private citizen or on behalf of the city. City Manager Rodriguez gave a couple of
examples.
Management Analyst Swanson gave a summary and an overview of the next steps.
Council Member Supple supported the idea of the council adopting and voting on the
legislative priorities.
Council Member Hayford Oleary supported the clarification of the process and had a few
questions regarding the internal political policies, the timeline of approval by council, and the number
of legislative topics brought forward by the city. Management Analyst Swanson clarified his first and
second questions stating that this is a city staff policy that would be updated to be more clear to staff
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and that a work session would be brought forward to council at a later date. City Manager Rodriguez
described how legislative topics would be brought forward by staff as a part of the legislative process.
Council Member Supple asked for a verification of the timeline of which City Manager
Rodriguez stated the proposed dates.
Council Member Whalen echoed Council Member Hayford Oleary’s point of making the
legislative priorities more cohesive to the top priorities of the city and showed excitement about the
testifying policy updates. City Manager Rodriguez is hoping that this will make it clear to all employees
of the city of our policies of those that testify on behalf of the city or on behalf of themselves.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez approves the of policy changes and would like to see that council and
staff are all aware of the policies. Mayor Regan Gonzalez expressed excitement that we are moving in
the right direction and would love to see more communication out to the residents regarding these
legislative processes.
Council Member Whalen appreciated the lobbyists’ updates.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez thanked the lobbyists for their continued support of this growing city
and thanked staff for their leadership.
Lobbyist Lenczewski thanked the city for the help that we can provide for their process.
Council Member Trautmann also thanked the lobbyists and city staff for their contributions to
the city.
ITEM #2
PRESENTATION BY STATE DEMOGRAPHER SUSAN BROWER
City Manager Rodriguez introduced State Demographer Susan Brower.
State Demographer Brower gave an overview of the demographics of the country, state,
county, and city.
Council Members discussed the growth areas of the city and how the data collected may be
skewed due to the populations of Richfield that have changed since the census data was collected.
Community Development Director Stark agreed with Council Members and the Mayor
regarding the data collected.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez thanked State Demographer Brower for her contribution to the
process.
Council Member Supple asked about State Demographer Brower’s role in redistricting.
Council Member Whalen asked about the timeline of redistricting. State Demographer Brower
shared that Feb 2022 is the deadline for Legislative boundaries.
Council Member Hayford Oleary asked about redistricting for the city wards. City Clerk Sinning
stated that Hennepin County helps with this process and will know more information after the school
board election.
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Mayor Regan Gonzalez stated that seeing this data helps solidify our core value of being
equitable to all our residents and reiterated that the census really shows who we are as a city and
how we can use this data to help our work.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:29 p.m.
Date Approved: October 26, 2021
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
Kari Sinning Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Maria Regan Gonzalez at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
Council Members Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Mary Supple; Sean Hayford
Present: Oleary; and Ben Whalen
Council Members Simon Trautmann
Absent:
Staff Present: Katie Rodriguez, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Kristin Asher,
Public Works Director; Melissa Poehlman, Assistant Community Development
Director; John Stark, Community Development Director; Kelly Wynn,
Administrative Assistant; Chris Swanson, Management Analyst; and Kari
Sinning, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Regan Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance
OPEN FORUM
Administrative Assistant Wynn reviewed the options to participate and stated there were no
callers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Whalen, S/Supple to approve the minutes of the: (1) City Council Work Session of
September 28, 2021; and (2) City Council Meeting of September 28, 2021.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #1
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to approve the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Regular Council Meeting
October 12, 2021
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Motion carried 4-0.
Item #2
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
A. Consider the approval of a resolution for reimbursement of certain expenditures from the
proceeds of street reconstruction bonds to be issued by the City for the 65th Street
Reconstruction Project. (Staff Report No. 151)
RESOLUTION NO. 11888
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF
RICHFIELD TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY WITH
RESPECT TO THE 65TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
B. Consider the approval of a resolution requesting a MnDOT State Aid Design Element
Variance for the 65th Street Reconstruction Project. (Staff Report No. 152)
RESOLUTION NO. 11889
RESOLUTION REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM STANDARD FOR
STATE AID OPERATION FOR THE 65TH STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT/S.A.P 157-104-005
C. Consider a Resolution Approving an Amphitheater Agreement with Benefactor Brewing
LLC. (Staff Report No. 153)
RESOLUTION NO. 11890
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMPHITHEATER AGREEMENT WITH
BENEFACTOR BREWING LLC
M/Supple, S/Whalen to approve the consent calendar.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #3
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS, IF ANY, REMOVED FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
None
Item #4
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN (2022-2026)
AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS
TO FINANCE THE 2022-2023 65TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
(STAFF REPORT NO. 154)
Council Member Supple read staff report 154.
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City Engineer Powers presented the five-year reconstruction plan.
Council Member Hayford Oleary asked a clarifying question of which year construction would
take place on Lyndale and questioned the generalization of the project titles which City Engineer
Powers stated that specific details would be given closer to actual construction. Public Works Director
Asher added that Lyndale should be part of project one.
Council Member Whalen reiterated to the public that the whole community benefits from these
construction projects and that is why it is added to property taxes instead of special assessments.
Council Member Supple opened the public hearing.
Administrative Assistant Wynn reviewed the options to participate and stated there were no
callers.
There were no speakers at the public hearing.
M/Supple, S/Hayford Oleary to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Supple, S/Hayford Oleary to adopt the resolution approving the Five- Year Street
Reconstruction Plan and authorizing the issuance of street reconstruction bonds to finance the 2022 -
2023 65th Street Reconstruction Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 11891
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN
AND PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS THEREUNDER
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
ASSESSMENT FOR REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE
PROPERTY FOR WORK ORDERED FROM JANUARY 1, 2020, THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2020. (STAFF REPORT NO. 155)
Council Member Supple read staff report 155
City Attorney Tietjen explained the process of the certification of assessments.
Council Member Supple opened the public hearing.
Bret Smith, 6625 3rd Ave S, spoke about the removal of the tree on his property and asked for
clarification of payment and thanked city staff for their help in removing the diseased tree.
Public Works Director Asher stated that there is a typo in the resolution and City Attorney
Tietjen recommended the adoption of the corrected resolution.
M/Supple, S/Whalen to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
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M/Supple, S/Hayford Oleary to approve the resolution with correction adopting the assessment
for removal of diseased trees from private property for work ordered from January 1, 2020, through
December 31, 2020.
RESOLUTION NO. 11892
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF
DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR WORK
ORDERED DURING JANUARY 1, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2020
Council Member Hayford Oleary clarified that this is for trees on private property not on
boulevards.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #6
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
INTERSTATE/LYNDALE/NICOLLET (ILN) PROJECT AREA ASSESSMENT AND
PROPOSED WORK FOR 2022. (STAFF REPORT NO. 156)
Council Member Hayford Oleary read staff report 156 and opened the public hearing.
Administrative Assistant Wynn stated there were no callers.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Whalen to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Whalen to (1) adopt a resolution adopting the assessment on the ILN
Project Area for costs incurred to maintain the area for 2020; and
RESOLUTION NO. 11893
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON INTERSTATE-
LYNDALE-NICOLLET (ILN) PROJECT AREA MAINTENANCE FOR
THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2020 TO DECEMBER 31, 2020
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to (2) adopt a resolution ordering the undertaking of the current
service project within the ILN Project Area for 2022.
RESOLUTION NO. 11894
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT
SERVICE PROJECT WITHIN THE INTERSTATE-LYNDALE-
NICOLLET (ILN) PROJECT AREA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1,
2022 TO DECEMBER 31, 2022
Council Member Supple thanked staff for their work in this area.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #7
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT UTILITY
ACCOUNTS, FALSE ALARMS, WEED ERADICATION CHARGES AND VACANT
PROPERTY REGISTRATION FEES TO BE CERTIFIED TO PROPERTY TAXES.
(STAFF REPORT NO. 157)
Council Member Whalen read staff report 157 and opened the public hearing.
Council Member Supple asked for examples of Public Health or Safety Hazards of which City
Manager Rodriguez would have to do some research on.
Administrative Assistant Wynn stated there were no callers.
M/Whalen, S/Supple to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Whalen, S/Hayford Oleary to approve the attached resolution authorizing certification of
unpaid water, sanitary sewer, storm water, and street light charges, false alarm fees, weed
eradication charges and vacant property registration fees to the county auditor to be collected with
other taxes on said properties.
RESOLUTION NO. 11895
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF UNPAID WATER,
SANITARY SEWER, STORM WATER, STREET LIGHT CHARGES,
FALSE ALARM, WEED ERADICATION, AND VACANT PROPERTY
REGISTRATION FEES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE
COLLECTED WITH OTHER TAXES ON SAID PROPERTIES
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #8
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PORTLAND
GATEWAY REPORT AND DIRECTING STAFF TO CONSIDER ITS
RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN EVALUATING PROPOSALS AND POLICIES IN
THE STUDY AREA (STAFF REPORT NO. 158)
Council Member Hayford Oleary presented staff report 158.
Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman gave detail regarding the study to
gather ideas and feedback and clarified the next steps.
Council Member Hayford Oleary extended to the other council members that these ideas are
useful to the 494 Project update that is coming up in a later work session and how we can use these
ideas to advocate for the city.
M/Hayford Oleary, S/Supple to approve the attached resolution accepting the Portland
Gateway Report and directing staff to consider its recommendations when considering code
amendments, policy and programming, and land use applications in the Portland Gateway area.
RESOLUTION NO. 11896
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PORTLAND GATEWAY REPORT
AND DIRECTING STAFF TO CONSIDER ITS POLICY
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PORTLAND GATEWAY AREA
Council Member Whalen appreciated the public input that was gathered in this report but was
concerned about the use of the areas in the report and asked for clarification of the report being used
by staff.
Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman clarified that by accepting this report it
is not agreeing to implement the policies in the plan.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez echoed the comments of Council Member Hayford Oleary and Council
Member Whalen and that the council is pushing hard to make sure this project does the best for the
residents.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 817 66TH
STREET EAST TO ALLOW A CLASS I RESTAURANT (STAFF REPORT NO.
159)
Council Member Whalen presented staff report 159.
Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman reminded council the process of
relating to a CUP.
M/Whalen, S/Hayford Oleary to approve the attached resolution granting a Conditional Use
Permit for 817 66th Street East to allow a Class I restaurant.
RESOLUTION NO. 11897
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
RESTAURANT AT 817 66TH STREET EAST
Council Member Supple understood that this meets the requirements and urged the new
restaurant to keep the neighborhood in mind.
Council Member Hayford Oleary questioned parking and Assistant Community Development
Director Poehlman stated that the city would be looking for issues that would create public safety
concerns or continual overflow. Council Member Hayford Oleary wished that the city did not have
these parking requirements as it does not benefit business owners coming to Richfield and also
acknowledged that from a land use perspective that this is a good project and meets the
requirements.
Council Member Whalen stated this decision is regarding whether or not this new use fits the
area based on the zoning code of which it does. He stated some resident concerns and explained
why it is a good use of the location for the restaurant due to the proximity to amenities of the city.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez reiterated the CUP conditions and addressed issues that residents
had and Assistant Community Development Director Poehlman clarified those concerns. Mayor
Regan Gonzalez also compared Local Roots and the proposed restaurant and shared that both meet
the conditional use permit conditions. With a heavy heart, Mayor Regan Gonzalez voted in support of
the conditions and shared that Local Roots is one of a kind in Richfield.
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Council Member Supple thanked Local Roots for their contribution to the community and
hoped that Local Roots can remain in the city.
Council Member Hayford Oleary clarified that people are still not allowed to park illegally and if
there are parking issues to bring them up to the city and to call the authorities. Council Member
Hayford Oleary also acknowledged the loss of Local Roots and is excited for this new project.
Council Member Whalen appreciated staff’s concern of public safety and urged neighbors to
reach out to him as ward three council member.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #10
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez gave a covid and organized collection update.
Council Member Supple thanked staff for their help on organized collection.
Council Member Hayford Oleary asked for clarification on whom to contact for incorrect cart
issues. City Manager Rodriguez stated to try to contact the hauler first and if they do not respond to
contact the city.
Council Member Whalen asked for a clarification of what residents should do if they want a
different size cart or to sign up for organics collection and also thanked staff for their work.
Management Analyst Swanson explained the process with each hauler. Council Member Whalen also
encouraged resident vaccination.
Item #11
CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
M/Supple, S/Whalen that the following claims and payrolls be approved:
U.S. Bank _ 10/12/2021
A/P Checks: 300547 - 300930 $ 939,066.12
Payroll: 165293 - 165598 731,449.69
TOTAL $ 1,670,515.81
Motion carried 4-0
Item #12
HATS OFF TO HOMETOWN HITS
Council Member Whalen applauded the turnout of the Woodlake 50th anniversary celebration
and shared a reminder to vote for School Board Election.
Council Member Supple noticed a reduction in traffic with organized hauling, encouraged
artists to share their projects in the display cases in the city, and shared events at the Bandshell.
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Council Member Hayford Oleary thanked staff for the organized hauling and mentioned
construction along Portland Ave.
Mayor Regan Gonzalez gave accolades to Rachel Lindholm for her contribution to organized
hauling along with the additional staff that contributed to the success of the organized hauling and
also shared Halloween events in the city.
Item #11
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:29 p.m.
Date Approved: October 26, 2021
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
Kari Sinning Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Joint City Council, Housing and
Redevelopment Authority and Planning
Commission Work Session
October 18, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
The work session was called to order by HRA Chair Supple at 6:15 p.m. in the Bartholomew
Room.
Council Members
Present:
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor; Mary Supple, Ben Whalen; Sean Hayford
Oleary; and Simon Trautmann (arrived 6:26).
Council Members
Absent:
None.
HRA Members
Present:
Mary Supple, Chair; Maria Regan Gonzalez; Erin Vrieze Daniels.
HRA Members
Absent:
Sue Sandahl; and Lee Ohnesorge
PC Members
Present:
Brian Pynn; Jim Rudolph (left 6:30); Brendan Kennealy; and Brett Stursa.
PC Members
Absent:
Kathryn Quam, Chair; and Susan Rosenberg.
Staff Present: John Stark, HRA Executive Director/Community Development Director;
Julie Urban, Housing Manager; Ryan Kyzos, City Planner; and Kari
Sinning, City Clerk.
Others Present: Ryan Schwickert, MWF Properties
Item #1
PROPOSAL BY MWF PROPERTIES TO DEVELOP 55 UNITS OF WORK FORCE
HOUSING ON THE CITY GARAGE SOUTH PROPERTY, 7700 PILSBURY AVE S
Executive Director Stark explained the reason for this work session, background with MWF
Properties and introduced Ryan Schwickert with MWF Properties.
Mr. Schwickert presented the workforce housing proposal outlining their development team
and summary.
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Planning Commission Work Session -2- October 18, 2021
Planning Commissioner Pynn asked why the original proposal that fell through. Mr. Schwic kert
explained that it was due to funding.
HRA Commissioner Regan Gonzalez asked about the replacement of the NOAH that was
mentioned and Housing Manager Urban stated that it was due to the change at Concierge at Penn.
HRA Commissioner Regan Gonzalez questioned the site plan and struggles with the site as it is such
a small area to create that community feel.
HRA Commissioner Vrieze Daniels promotes the housing in that area because it does
promote amenities and questioned the financials. Housing Manager Urban explained the options of
finances with creating a new housing TIF district.
Council Member Whalen supported housing at the site and expressed support of a mix of
income levels. Mr. Schwickert explained the reasoning behind the lower income levels due to
financing and could look at options to make it more of a mix at a later date. There was discussion as
to how the average income levels affect tax credits.
Planning Commissioner Kennealy questioned the zoning in reference to the comp plan.
Housing Manager Urban explained that the comp plan was made to match the housing already along
494 and the comp plan would have to be amended to accommodate this.
Council Member Hayford Oleary expressed support of using this site for housing and gave
some feedback on the site plan and asked for clarification on any other outstanding proposals.
Community Development Director Stark stated that there are no other current proposals other than
Richfield Bloomington Honda.
Council Member Trautmann questioned the long term plan for the adjacent properties in that
area and City Planner Kyzos said that in the comp plan does guide the area to high-density residential
but the current use is mixed-use zoning. Community Development Director Stark stated that the area
is dependent upon those owners and the developers that would contact those owners to utilize the
areas better.
HRA Chair Supple was happy to see garage parking included in the rent along with off street
parking and the three bedroom unit availability. HRA Chair Supple also gave feedback regarding the
site plan.
Community Development Director Stark summarized the next steps for the HRA, Planning
Commission and City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:00 p.m.
Date Approved: October 26, 2021
Maria Regan Gonzalez
Mayor
Kari Sinning Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager
AGENDA SECTION:CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA ITEM #5.A.
STAFF RE P ORT NO. 160
CIT Y COUNCIL ME E T ING
10/26/2021
RE P O RT P RE PA RE D B Y: K ari S inning, C ity C lerk
D E PA RTME NT D IRE C TO R RE V IE W:
O THE R D E PA RTM E NT RE V IE W: N/A
C ITY MA NA G E R RE V IE W: K atie Rodriguez, C ity Manager
10/21/2021
I T E M F O R C O UNC IL C O NS ID E RAT I O N:
Consider the adoption of a resolution designating polling places for 2022.
E X E C UT IV E S UM M ARY:
Minnesota Statute section 204B.16, subd 1 requires the City Council, by ordinance or resolution, to
designate polling places for the upcoming year by December 31. The designated polling places (as identified
in the attached resolution) are unchanged from the polling locations from previous elections.
RE C O M M E ND E D AC T I O N:
By motion: Adopt a resolution designating polling places for 2022.
B AS IS O F RE C O M M E ND AT I O N:
A.H IS TOR IC AL C ON T E X T
This is an annual requirement that was passed in the 2017 legislative session.
B.P OL IC IE S (resolutions, ordinances, regulations, statutes, etc):
Minnesota Statute section 204B.16, subd 1 requires the City Council, by ordinance or resolution, to
designate polling places for the upcoming year by December 31.
C.C R IT IC AL T IMIN G IS S U E S:
Must be approved by December 31.
D.F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None
E.L E GAL C ON S ID E R AT ION:
None
ALTE R N AT IV E R E C O MME N D ATIO N(S):
None
P R IN C IPAL PAR TIE S E X P E C TE D AT ME E TIN G:
N/A
AT TAC H ME N T S:
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P olling L ocation D esignation Resolution Resolution L etter
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR 2022
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 204B.16, subd 1 requires the City Council, by
ordinance or resolution, to designate polling places for the upcoming year; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling places locations may be made at least 90 days
before the next election if one or more of the authorized polling places becomes
unavailable for use; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling place locations may be made in the case of an
emergency when it is necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Richfield
hereby designates the following polling places for elections conducted in the city in 2022;
Precinct No. 1 Mt. Calvary Education Building
Ward 3 6541 16th Avenue
Precinct No. 2 St. Peter's Catholic Church
Ward 2 6730 Nicollet Avenue
Precinct No. 3 Sheridan Hills School
Ward 1 6400 Sheridan Avenue
Precinct No. 4 St. Richard's Catholic Church
Ward 1 7540 Penn Avenue
Precinct No. 5 Richfield Middle School
Ward 1 7461 Oliver Avenue
Precinct No. 6 Central School Building
Ward 2 7145 Harriet Avenue
Precinct No. 7 Hope Presbyterian Education Facility
Ward 2 7132 Portland Avenue
Precinct No. 8 Richfield Dual Language School (RDLS)
Ward 3 7001 Elliot Avenue
Precinct No. 9 Centennial School
Ward 3 7315 Bloomington Avenue
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
that the nine locations listed above are the designated 2022 polling locations in Richfield.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 26th day of
October, 2021.
____________________________
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Kari Sinning, City Clerk