2026-05-12 Regular Council MinutesITEM #1 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Supple at 7:00 p.m. on May 12, 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; 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 THE 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 Burk to
approve the minutes of the (4a) City Council Work Session from April 28, 2026, and (4b) Regular
Meeting from April 28, 2026.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Wood
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #5 OPEN FORUM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
Council Regular Meeting
May 12, 2026
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Mayor Supple expressed sadness over the shooting that occurred two weeks earlier and extended
wishes for healing to Sergeant Leon and Sergeant Schultz, along with condolences to the family of
Mr. Hollis. Mayor Supple noted that the tragedy affected the entire community and encouraged
residents to support one another. Mayor Supple also stated that body-worn camera footage had
been released, but because the BCA investigation was ongoing, council members would not
comment on the case details.
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.
Two residents addressed the Council during the Open Forum opportunity.
Chara Blanch, Richfield resident, expressed concerns regarding the recent police shooting
involving Desaver Hollis and urged city leadership to review police policies, procedures, and
training in light of the shooting incident.
Nikki Holliday, Richfield resident and Florida resident, representing the family of Desaver Brian
Hollis expressed concerns regarding the April 29 police shooting, including the level of force used,
officer actions, and public safety impacts on nearby residents.
ITEM #6 PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
a.Proclamation Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month.
Mayor Supple read the proclamation recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. The
proclamation was received by Ken Liss and Doris Rubenstein.
b.Proclamation Recognizing Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
Mayor Supple read the proclamation recognizing Peace Officer's Memorial Day. The proclamation
was received by Richfield Police Chief Jay Henthorne.
ITEM #7 CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Rodriguez presented the consent calendar.
a.Approve Disbursements/Claims
U.S. BANK Thru 05-08-2026
A/P Checks/ETF’s: (04-18-2026 thru 05-01-2026) $1,899,786.36
Payroll (4-24-2026) $1,408,498.13
TOTAL $3,308,284.49
b.Richfield 4th of July Committee celebration license application.
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c.Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to finalize and execute a
Cooperative Construction Agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of
Transportation, Contract No. 1061135, for the 73rd Street Trail project completed in 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12421
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE A
COOPERATIVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CONTRACT 1061135, FOR THE 73RD
STREET TRAIL PROJECT COMPLETED IN 2025
d.Consider approval of a request for a new Secondhand Goods Dealer license for EcoAtm,
LLC, located at 6540 Penn Avenue South (located in CVS).
e.Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement
with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota for installation of rain gardens funded by the
Richfield-Bloomington Watershed Management Organization (RBWMO) Grant Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12422
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE CONSERVATION CORPS OF MINNESOTA AND IOWA FOR
INSTALLATION OF RAIN GARDENS FUNDED BY THE RICHFIELD-BLOOMINGTON
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (RBWMO) GRANT PROGRAM,
PROJECT NO. 220-11293
f.Site Plan Approval for conversion of a retail tenant space to a fitness studio at 6503
Nicollet Avenue South.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12423
SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR FITNESS STUDIO A 6503 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH
g.Consideration of the approval of a Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license from the
Fourth of July Committee for events scheduled at Veterans Memorial Park, July 4, 2026.
MOTION: made by Council Member Hayford Oleary, seconded by Council Member Burk, to
approve consent calendar items 7a-g as presented.
Council thanked the Fourth of July Committee for their work organizing upcoming events and shared
information regarding EcoATM kiosks, which accept used electronic devices such as phones and
laptops. 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
a.Consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Subsection 210.01 of the City Code
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related to City Council salaries for 2027 and 2028.
BILL NO. 2026-05
AMENDING SUBSECTION 210.01 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO CITY COUNCIL
SALARIES FOR 2027 AND 2028
Council Member Burk presented staff report 10a, consideration of the first reading of an ordinance
amending City Code Section 210.01 related to mayor and council member salaries for 2027 and 2028.
Council Member Burk added that the council had directed staff at the April 28 Work Session meeting, to
prepare the ordinance reflecting no salary increases for 2027 and 2028.
MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member Christensen, to approve the
first reading of an ordinance amending Subsection 210.01 of the City Code related to the City Council
salaries for 2027 and 2028, and to schedule the second reading at the May 26, 2026, Council meeting.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #11 RESOLUTIONS
a.Modifying the General Services Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan and
Management Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-12424
MODIFYING THE GENERAL SERVICES POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE
SAVINGS PLAN AND MANAGEMENT POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS
PLAN
Council Member Coleman-Woods presented staff report item 11a, and modifications to the city’s
General Services Post-Employment Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) and Management Post-
Employment Health Care Savings Plan. Council Member Coleman-Woods added the changes
update plan language to align with the city’s 2024 compensation and classification structure
adopted following the Baker Tilly study, replacing references to the former pay system. The plans
continue to distinguish eligibility based on pay grades, with employees in grade 12 and below in the
General Services plan and grade 13 and above in the Management plan.
MOTION: made by Council Member Coleman-Woods, seconded by Council Member Christensen,
to approve a resolution modifying the General Services Post Employment Health Care Savings
Plan and Management Post Employment Health Care Savings Plan.
Voting Aye: Mayor Supple, Council Member Burk, Council Member Hayford Oleary, Council
Member Christensen, and Council Member Coleman-Woods.
Motion carried: 5-0
ITEM #12 OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ITEM #13 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Rodriguez noted that there was nothing to report.
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Council discussed concerns about inappropriate comments on city social media, following a recent
incident, and requested review of the city’s social media policy to consider whether comments
should be disabled. Council directed staff to gather information and bring the social media policy to
Council for discussion at a future work session.
ITEM #14 COUNCIL DISCUSSION
a.Hats off to Hometown Hits.
Council Member Burk noted the Human Rights Commission expressed appreciation for the City Clerk’s
upcoming presentation on elections and voting processes and noted that the public is encouraged to
attend the session.
Councilor Hayford Oleary noted he would be helping lead a tour of Richfield and Bloomington for the
National Association of City Transportation Officials conference in Minneapolis, highlighting local projects
and regional collaboration. Council Member Hayford Oleary also thanked city staff and Hennepin County
representatives for their assistance in organizing the tour.
Council Member Christensen noted nothing to report at this time.
Councilor Coleman-Woods provided updates on recent sustainability and community events, including
a tree sale, compost distribution at Donaldson Park, and a shredding and electronics recycling event,
and thanked the relevant commissions for their work.
Mayor Supple shared information on two assistance programs, the Bring It Home Minnesota, offering
rental support for eligible residents with a June 9–16 application window; and the Citizens Utility Board’s
temporary utility assistance program, available through October 31, 2026.
b.Council Liaison Reports
Brief reports noted above in Hats off to Hometown Hits.
ITEM #15 ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: made by Council Member Burk, seconded by Council Member Coleman-Woods to adjourn
the meeting at 7:31 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: May 26, 2026
Mary Supple
Mayor
Michelle Friedrich Katie Rodriguez
City Clerk City Manager