2026-04-28 Work Session Minutes
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
City Council Work Session
April 28, 2026
ITEM #1
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Supple called the work session to order on April 28, 2026, at 5:06 p.m, in the Richfield
Community Center.
Council Present:
Absent:
Mary Supple, Mayor; Walter Burk, Sean Hayford Oleary, Sharon
Christensen, Rori A. Coleman-Woods.
None.
Staff Present:
Sack Thongvanh, Assistant City Manager; Jay Henthorne, Police Chief;
Roger Coppa, Interim Fire Chief; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director;
Melissa Poehlman, Community Development Director; Karl Huemiller,
Recreation Director; and Courtney DesCamps, Senior Analyst.
ITEM #2
ITEM DISCUSSION
a. City Council and Staff Team Building Retreat
Council and staff discussed potential adjustments to Mayor and Council salaries. Discussion
included considerations of current compensation levels, historical increases, and data from peer
cities. Council directed staff to move forward with updating the ordinance to include a 0% increase in
2027 and a 0% increase in 2028 for Mayor and Council salaries. No formal action was taken.
Council and staff discussed staffing levels and succession planning.
Council and staff reviewed the existing code of conduct. Discussion focused on expectations for
roles, communication, and maintaining professional standards. Direction was provided to continue
reviewing and refine as needed.
ITEM #3
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Supple adjourned the work session at 6:02 p.m.
Date Approved: May 12, 2026
Mary B. Supple
Mayor
City Council Work Session Minutes -2- April 28, 2026
Courtney DesCamps Sack Thongvanh
Senior Analyst Assistant City Manager